Amen to your post Kitty Mittens.
http://www.cyberhymnal.org/htm/m/o/morning.htm
Now that the daystar glimmers bright
We suppliantly pray
That He, the uncreated Light,
May guide us on our way.
No sinful word, nor deed of wrong,
Nor thoughts that idly rove,
But simple truth be on our tongue,
And in our hearts be love.
And while the hours in order flow,
O Christ, securely fence
Our gates, beleaguered by the foe,
The gate of every sense.
And grant that to Thine honor, Lord,
Our daily toil may tend;
That we begin it at Thy Word,
And in Thy favor end.
To God the Father glory be,
And to His only Son,
And to the Spirit, One and Three,
While endless ages run.
—Ambrose of Milan
Daily Light on the Daily Path
July 11
Morning
“I am with you to save you.”
Can the prey be taken from the mighty, or the captives of a tyrant be rescued? For thus says the Lord: “Even the captives of the mighty shall be taken, and the prey of the tyrant be rescued, for I will contend with those who contend with you. . . . Then all flesh shall know that I am the Lord your Savior, and your Redeemer, the Mighty One of Jacob.”—Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
We do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin.—Because he himself has suffered when tempted, he is able to help those who are being tempted.—The steps of a man are established by the Lord, when he delights in his way; though he fall, he shall not be cast headlong, for the Lord upholds his hand.
Jer. 15:20; Isa. 49:24-26; Isa. 41:10; Heb. 4:15; Heb. 2:18; Ps. 37:23, 24
Awake, my soul, and with the sun
thy daily stage of duty run;
shake off dull sloth, and joyful rise
to pay thy morning sacrifice.
Lord, I my vows to thee renew;
disperse my sins as morning dew;
guard my first springs of thought and will,
and with thyself my spirit fill.
Direct, control, suggest, this day,
all I design or do or say;
that all my powers, with all their might,
in thy sole glory may unite.
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;
praise him, all creatures here below;
praise him above, ye heavenly host:
praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.
—Thomas Ken, 1695
BTTT
I Received a Freepmail from Someone Today about a Woman who had Artificial Heart Implantation Surgery this Morning, and it has been a Success, so my Heart is Thanking our King! There will be a Future Surgery for a Donor Heart when the Woman Becomes Strong Enough for it, so I would Ask Every Child of our Lord who Reads this to Please Pray that Tina Recovers Quickly from her Surgery. Please Grant it, Your Excellency, that we may Sing Praises Unto Thy Name. For Your Glory, my King, for Your Praise we Ask for Healing Grace. Strengthen her, our God, and Restore her to Good Health Again. May All Things Work to Bring Thee Honor, Sovereign Lord. Surround her Family with Love, with Thy Comforting Presence of Peace. Thank You for Your Touch of Grace, as we Pray in our Jesus' Name, amen.
Thank you to All who Pray for Tina!
The Grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you All! (Rev.22:21)