Night Prayer: THURSDAY 11/5

Lord, there's something about the end of day,

   perhaps especially in the fall,

yes, something about the end of day 

    that opens my mind and heart in prayer

        and draws my prayerful attention:

 

    to those I dearly love 

       and those I struggle to love...

    to the needs of those I know

       and the needs of others I've never met...

    to memories in need of healing

       and hope in need of being refreshed...

    to regret for things I regret I've done

       and remorse for things I've failed to do...

    to those who long to have a friend

       and to those in need of solitude...

    to homeless folks in autumn's chill

       and those who shelter and care for them...

    to those deprived of a just, fare share

       and those who have more than they'll ever need...

 

    to a world whose soul is starved for peace

       and to those who seek to make it...

Lord, there's something about the end of day,

   perhaps especially in the fall,

yes, something about the end of day 

    that moves my mind and heart to pray

        for your mercy, healing and grace...

Protect us, Lord, while we're awake

    and watch over us as we sleep

that awake, we might keep watch with you

    and asleep, rest in your peace...

 

Amen. 

  

Watch, O Lord by Marty Haugen

 

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Watch, O Lord, with all those awake this night.
Watch, O Lord, with all those who weep.
Give your angels and saints
Charge over all who sleep

Tend your ailing ones In your love, Lord.
Rest your weary ones In your love, Lord.
Bless your dying ones In your love, Oh, Lord of all.

 
Chorus

 
Soothe your suffering ones In your love, Lord.
Heal afflicted ones In your love, Lord.
Shield Your joyous ones In your love, Oh, Lord of all.

 
Chorus

Hold your grieving ones In your love, Lord.
Help your fallen ones In your love, Lord.
Mend your broken ones In your love, Oh, Lord of all.

 
Chorus

Guard your little ones In your love, Lord.
Guide your searching ones In your love, Lord.
Grant us all your peace In your love, Oh, Lord of all.

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