Political Quotes

“Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the prayer delivered by our Senate Chaplain on Thursday, July 1, when the Senate gathered to remember Senator Robert C. Byrd, be printed in the Record and as a part of the memorial book of Senate tributes. There being no objection, the prayer was ordered to be printed in the Record, as follows: Prayer for Senator Robert C. Byrd (By Dr. Barry C. Black, Thursday, July 1, 2010) Let us pray. God our refuge and strength, close at hand in distress and giver of all comforts, we thank You for giving us the gift of Senator Robert Carlyle Byrd. Lord, we appreciate his wit and wisdom, his stories and music, as well as his indefatigable commitment to the principles of freedom that make America great. Thank You for blessing us with his passion for history and his willingness to challenge conventional wisdom in his quest to keep our Nation strong. Deal graciously with all who mourn, that, casting every care on You, we may know the consolation of Your love. Lord, comfort Mona and Marjorie and all of Senator Byrd's loved ones, dispelling their fears with Your love, easing their loneliness with Your presence, and renewing their hopes with Your promises. In Your mercy turn the darkness of death into the dawn of new life, and the sorrow of parting into the joy of heaven. We pray in Your Holy Name. Amen.”