[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 99 (Monday, July 14, 1997)]
[Senate]
[Page S7401]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]

                                 prayer

  The guest Chaplain, the Rev. Paul E. Lavin, offered the following 
prayer:
  Let us join with native Americans and others as they honor Blessed 
Kateri Tekakwitha, and let us listen to the Word of the Lord from the 
Book of Sirach:
To the poor man extend your hand,
  that your blessing may be complete;
Be generous to all the living,
  and withhold not your kindness from the dead.
Avoid not those who weep,
  but mourn with those who mourn;
Neglect not to visit the sick--
  for those things you will be loved.--Sirach 7:32-35.
  Let us pray.
  We praise You Lord for the light of creation; we praise You for the 
light You give us in Your law, in the prophets, and the wisdom of the 
Scriptures.
  Lord send Your blessing on these servants of Yours, the Senate and 
their staffs. Help them work together in this time of need, help them 
be faithful to the light You have given them, and let them faithfully 
serve You in their neighbor.
  Glory and praise to You forever and ever. Amen.

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