Take a moment of stillness, noticing God’s presence with you. Today’s reflection invites you to begin with Scripture, pause later with a hymn verse, and end the day in prayer.
Scripture
Psalm 148 : 7-13 NIV
Praise the LORD from the earth,
you great sea creatures and all ocean depths,
lightning and hail, snow and clouds,
stormy winds that do his bidding,
you mountains and all hills,
fruit trees and all cedars,
wild animals and all cattle,
small creatures and flying birds,
kings of the earth and all nations,
you princes and all rulers on earth,
young men and women,
old men and children.
Let them praise the name of the LORD,
for his name alone is exalted;
his splendour is above the earth and the heavens.
Hymn Verse
StF 99
Let all things their creator bless
and worship him in humbleness;
O praise him, alleluia!
Praise, praise the Father, praise the Son
and praise the Spirit, Three in One:
O praise him, O praise him,
alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!
St Francis (1182 – 1226) transl. W Draper (1855 – 1933)
Evening Prayer
Prayer attributed to St. Francis (edited):
You are holy, Lord, the only God,
and Your deeds are wonderful.
You are strong.
You are great.
You are the Most High.
You are Almighty.
You, Holy Father are King of heaven and earth.
You are Three and One, Lord God, all Good.
You are Good, all Good, supreme Good,
…
You are gentleness.
You are our protector.
You are our guardian and defender.
You are our courage.
You are our haven and our hope.
You are our faith, our great consolation.
You are our eternal life, Great and Wonderful Lord,
God Almighty, Merciful Saviour.
Amen.
All Creatures Of Our God And King | StF 99 | St. Francis of Assisi, William Henry Draper | Public Domain | CCLI Song 2846264 | Church Copyright License 149726
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