Lord God
King and mighty Saviour
We come, to bow before your blessed throne
in worship and praise this day
Knowing, you are God alone
it was you who shaped the valleys and hills
it was you who created the starling and the tulip
it was you who breathed life into humanity
what can we say in response to you, Heavenly Father
what can we do in assent of you, King Jesus
what can we be in acknowledgement of you, Holy Spirit
There seems nothing, for all we have, all we are in from you
Yet we come prostrate at your feet
realising there is nothing in our lives, nothing at all which is more important that offering our limited, flawed selves to you, Lord God
Praying you will accept our prayers, our songs, our meditation on your word as they are given
in humble and loving obedience to your will
may our devotion in this time together, blend with the hearts and minds and voices of your whole church, in earth and in heaven
in a never ending song of praise
for it is for you that all glory and honour and power belong
Loving Lord
We are aware we have failed you in thought, word and deed. In many ways, we are not worthy to come to your throne.
As we ask for your forgiveness, for all the sins we have committed, we realise you come to us
lift us up and embrace us
as those who are forgiven, by, in and through Jesus Christ our Lord
Amen