Just yesterday, Lord,
we heard the story of two disciples
making their way to Emmaus
on the afternoon on the very day
you rose up in glory from your tomb...
Just yesterday, Lord, I preached that story,
its meaning for us and its implications
for how we're to live from day to day
as we make our way from here to Emmaus,
from wherever we are to wherever we're bound...
How many times today, Lord,
did I meet you on my road?
How many times today, Lord,
did you quietly join me on my way
beginning this morning this afternoon
and here right now, as I bow my head
in grateful prayer as this day ends?
How many times did you ask me today:
What's on your mind, what's in your heart?
And did I hear you?
Did I hear your question, your interest, your care,
your desire to share in my story
and make my story one with yours?
How many times today, Lord,
did you break the bread of your presence,
y0ur word, your wisdom and truth
to feed my soul with your light and life?
How many times today, Lord,
did my heart burn within me,
aching for your company,
your grace and your mercy,
your presence at my side
as I made my way from dawn to dusk
on the road of this day's work and worry,
blessings and joys, toil and troubles,
gift and graces, ups and downs,
problems and peace
until now
when I'm ready to lay down in peace
with the hope you'll be with me
all through the night?
I can't count the times, Lord,
but this I know:
there wasn't a moment in all of this day
you left my side
or I slipped your mind
or fell from your loving arms
as I made my way from here to Emmaus,
from where I began
to where I am bound...
Stay with me, Lord Jesus,
stay by my side,
I pray...
Protect me, Lord, while I'm awake
and watch over me while I sleep
that awake, I might keep watch with you
and asleep rest in your peace...
Amen.
Stay With Me Lord by Ferdinand M. Bautista
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Stay with me, Lord, because I am weak
Stay with me, Lord, for You are my life
Stay with me, Lord, for You are my light
O how I need You, my Jesus, in this night of exile
Stay with me, my Jesus, in the breaking of the bread
The Light which disperses all darkness
The force that sustains me,
Stay with me, my Jesus, in the breaking of the bread
The Light which disperses all darkness
The force that sustains me,
the unique Joy of my heart
Stay with me, Lord, to show me Your will
Stay with me, Lord, that I may hear Your voice and follow you
Stay with me, Lord, for I desire to love You
Stay with me, Lord, if you wish mе to be faithful to You
O how I need You, my Jesus, in this night of exilе
Stay with me, my Jesus, in the breaking of the bread
The Light which disperses all darkness
The force that sustains me,
Stay with me, my Jesus, in the breaking of the bread
The Light which disperses all darkness
The force that sustains me,
the unique Joy of my heart
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