O Lord, furnace of love,set our hearts on fire with charity. Where there is hatred, let us sow his love.Where there is injury, let us show pardon. Where there is strife, let us bring his peace.Where there is error, let us spread truth. Where there is doubt, let us kindle faith.Where there is despair, let … Read more
O how good, how wonderful it iswhen brothers and sisters live as one {2} It is as fragrant as pure oil, the oitmentof the Lord, flowing down as on Aaron of old,anointing everyone. It is as refreshing as the dew upon themountain of the Lord, for there the favour of theLord remains, the blessing of … Read more
The love we have for you, O Lord, isonly a shadow of your love for us; {2}your deep abiding love.The bread we take and eat, O Lord, isyour body broken and shared with us; {2}the gift of your great love. Our lives are in your hands. Our love for youwill grow, O Lord; your light … Read more
O God, you search me and you know me.All of my thoughts lie open to your gaze.When I walk or lie down you are before me:ever the maker and keeper of my days. You know my resting and my rising.You discern my purpose from the afar,and with love everlasting you besiege me:in every moment of … Read more
Our hope is in the Lord, who neither sleeps norslumbers, who stands with us by light of dayand guards us through the night. While kingdoms rise and fall, the love of Godstands firm. Though mountains quake andcrumble, God’s promise shall endure. Our lives are like the grass that quickly fadesand withers. Our days are like … Read more
You who dwell in the shelter of the Lord,who abide in His shadow for life,say to the Lord: “My refuge, my rock in whom I trust!” And he will raise you up on eagle’s wings,bear you on the breath of dawn,make you to shine like the sun,and hold you in the palm of his hand. … Read more
O sacred head, surrounded by crownof piercing thorn, O bleeding head,so wounded, reviled and put to scorn.The power of death comes over you,the glow of life decays, yet angel hostsadore you, and tremble as they gaze. In this, your bitter passion, Good Shepherd,think of me, with your most kind compassion,unworthy though I be: beneath your … Read more
O Lord, be not mindful of our guiltand our sins, O Lord, do not judge usfor our faults and offences.May your merciful love be upon us. Help your people, Lord, O God our Saviour,deliver us for the glory of your name. Pardon us, O Lord, all our sins,deliver us for the glory of your name. … Read more
O God, our help in ages past, our hope for yearsto come, our shelter from the stormy blast,and our eternal home. Beneath the shadow of your throne your saintshave dwelt secure; sufficient is your arm alone,and our defense is sure. Before the hills in order stood, or earth receivedher frame, From everlasting you are God,to … Read more
O little town of Bethlehem, how stillwe see thee lie. Above thy deep and dreamlesssleep the silent stars go by;yet in thy dark streets shineththe everlasting Light;the hopes and fears of all the yearsare met in thee tonight. For Christ is born of Mary, and gatheredall above, While mortals sleep,the angels keep their watch of … Read more