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Evening and morning, sunset and dawning,
Wealth, peace and gladness, comfort in sadness,
These are Thy works; all the glory be Thine!
Times without number, awake or in slumber,
Thine eye observes us, from danger preserves us,
Causing Thy mercy upon us to shine.
Father, O hear me, pardon and spare me;
Calm all my terrors, blot out my errors,
That by Thine eyes they may no more be scanned.
Order my goings, direct all my doings;
As it may please Thee retain or release me;
All I commit to Thy fatherly hand.
--Paul Gerhardt (1607-1676)
Heavenly Father,
As we rested in your Son today, and turned again in faith to quiet any anxious thoughts, so let us have peace this night as we go to rest.
I ask for healing to speed for those who are ill.
I ask for comfort for those who are in trouble.
Bless our young ones and our elders.
Give us a joyful determination to walk by the Spirit, and so be a Blessing to all.
Let the work of our hands be pleasing to you.
Knowing that You will finish the good work you have started in us, we can lie down in peace.
In the Name of Him who loved us,
Amen
Rev 1:4 John to the seven congregations in Asia. Grace be with you and peace, from him which is and which was, and which is to come: and from the seven spirits which are present before his throne,
Rev 1:5 and from Jesus Christ which is a faithful witness, and first begotten of the dead: and Lord over the kings of the earth. Unto him that loved us and washed us from our sins in his own blood,
Rev 1:6 and made us kings and priests unto God his father, be glory, and dominion for evermore amen.
--Tyndale, Rogers, Coverdale, Cranmer compiled Bible 1525-1539
See what a Great Cloud of Witnesses!
"Wilderness and desert will sing joyously,
The badlands will celebrate and flower—
Like the crocus in spring, bursting into blossom,
A symphony of song and color.
Mountain glories of Lebanon—a gift.
Awesome Carmel, stunning Sharon—gifts.
God's resplendent glory, fully on display.
God awesome, God majestic." (Is.35:1,2)
"The glory of God—
Let it last forever!
Let God enjoy his creation!" (Ps.104:31)
"Oh, let me sing to God all my life long,
Sing hymns to my God as long as I live!
Oh, let my song please him;
I'm so pleased to be singing to God." (Ps.104:33,34)
We Exalt You, Your Excellency! We Joy in You, Loving Lord!
My Mouth is Filled with God's Praise. Let Everything Living Bless Him,
Bless His Holy Name from Now to Eternity. (Ps.145:21)
Be Reveranced and Loved, our Shepherd,
As we Worship You in Jesus' Name, amen.