This morning, Lord,
as I opened my windows,
your Spirit breezed in and filled my room:
the soft, sweet scent of springtime
brushing my sleepy face
with a kiss I've long been waiting
to rouse and stir and wake me
from winter's hold and spell...
On leaving the house
I felt your touch, warm upon my arms,
guiding me, step by step
to a promise kept,
a hope fulfilled,
a dream come true:
your faithfulness now blossoming
on dogwood trees in flower
with your beauty and your grace...
Then I saw Forsythia reach out
and stretch her arms to catch the sun
- and so she did:
her golden flowers choired
in a chant of praise and glory,
in harmony with you
and with the whole of your creation...
For the blessing of this day's
warm embrace of my whole being,
I lift my heart in gratitude
and add my voice to nature's:
praising you, my Lord and God,
for the splendor of your springtime
and your gift of healing peace...
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.
Tonight's music might be more appropriate for a morning Pause for Prayer post but this Night Prayer began with my morning - so here it is!
All Things Bright and Beautiful by John Rutter
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All things bright and beautiful,All creatures great and small,All things wise and wonderful,The Lord God made them all.
Each little flower that opens,Each little bird that sings,He made their glowing colours,He made their tiny wings.
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The purple-headed mountain,The river running by,The sunset and the morning,That brightens up the sky;
The cold wind in the winter,The pleasant summer sun,The ripe fruits in the garden,He made them every one;
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He gave us eyes to see them,And lips that we might tellHow great is God Almighty,Who has made all things well.
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