I Went To Church With Mitt Romney Sunday Morning: The working thesis of the chattering class has been that Romney eschews discussion of his faith for political reasons. But as the Sacrament Meeting wound down Sunday morning with the congregation singing a hymn titled "I Need Thee Every Hour" — and Romney fervently joining in — the election seemed far away. The man who would soon stand on a stage in Tampa and officially accept the Republican presidential nomination received no special welcome from his congregation. His presence wasn't acknowledged from the pulpit. And when a congregant offered the service's closing prayer, she didn't ask God to bless him with electoral success.
Instead, she asked that "Heavenly Father" guide and inspire those who were present, and help them to be mindful of others in need. When she finished, Romney said "Amen," wiped his eyes, and stood, smiling, to greet a man he appeared to know.