[applause] the indication will be given by senator john c danforth. Invocation will be given by senator john c danforth. Senator danforth i ask you to observe a moment of silence in memory of mrs. Natalie rehnquist. Holy and loving god, who has given us this great nation, and has called it good men and women to bear the burdens and assume the duties of public service, we give you thanks and praise for raising from humble origins, Clarence Thomas, to the highest court in our land. We thank you for his strength, his courage, and for the kindness and devotion of his. Eart especially we thank you that he has persevered through adversity , that he has fought the good fight, and that with your guidance, he has grown in love. F you and in charity to others we ask your special blessing on him, as he takes this high office. Make him always mindful that he is walking in your site sight, that he may apply himself faithfully to the work you have given him, and that in the years to come, he may do
The invocation will be given by senator john c danforth. Senator danforth i ask you to please observe a moment of silence in memory of mrs. Natalie rehnquist. Holy and loving god, who has given us this great nation, and has called gifted men and women to bear the burdens and assume the duties of public service, we give you thanks and praise for raising from humble origins, Clarence Thomas, to the highest court in our land. We thank you for his strength, his courage, and for the kindness and devotion of his heart. Especially we thank you that he has persevered through adversity, that he has fought the good fight, and that with your guidance, he has grown in love of you and in charity to others. We ask your special blessing on him, as he takes this high office. Make him always mindful that he is walking in your sight, that he may apply himself faithfully to the work you have given him, and that in the years to come, he may do justice, and love mercy, and walk humbly with his god, amen. [