For the Beauty of the Earth

For the beauty of the earth, for the glory of the skies,
for the love which from our birth, over and around us lies;
Lord of all, to thee we raise this our hymn of grateful praise.
For the beauty of each hour of the day and of the night,
hill and vale, and tree and flower, 
sun and moon, and stars of light; 
Lord of all, to thee we raise...this our hymn of grateful praise. 

~Pierpont
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Photo by Caroline Carson - daisy in Grand Rapids, Michigan

I Arise Today

I arise today in the company of the Trinity, 
Father, Spirit and Son.
I arise today

This is Another Day, O Lord

This is another day, O Lord. I know not what it will bring forth, but make me ready, Lord, for whatever it may be. If I am to stand up, help me to stand bravely. If I am to sit still, help me to sit quietly. If I am to lie low, help me to do it patiently. And if I am to do nothing, let me do it gallantly. Make these words more than words, and give me the Spirit of Jesus. Amen.