[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 10]
[Senate]
[Page 14480]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

                                 prayer

  The Chaplain, Dr. Barry C. Black, offered the following prayer:
  Let us pray.
  Eternal Lord God, whose love upholds and sustains us, thank You for 
revealing Yourself to us through the faithfulness of the people we see 
each day. Today, we think of our Senators who labor for liberty. Thank 
You for their dedication. Thank You, also, for our doorkeepers, who use 
exceptional diplomacy to assist the visitors who seek to view the 
legislative process. Thank You for our Senate pages, who remind us that 
we can excel in serving even in life's morning and that You are honored 
by youthful enthusiasm.
  We express our gratitude for the many staffers who serve with unsung 
heroism behind the scenes. Bless all who serve You faithfully and whose 
work helps make our lives meaningful.
  Lord, we pause this morning to remember our friend and colleague, 
Senator Craig Thomas. Console us, console his family, and console his 
staff during this time of grief. We pray all this in Your comforting 
Name. Amen.

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