The voice of the heavens proclaim the glory of God
their speech goes out to all the earth
their words to the ends of the earth
the moon and stars reflecting light into the night
the glow of the dawn in hues of crimson and ochre
painting a picture of awe
showing that God is in the world
with the world
over and around the world
in ways we can barely comprehend
barely understand
so we come, with reverence and fear
humbly bowing before our God
our God, and the God of heaven and earth
our God, and the God of all people
who gives rules for our living
that are perfect, as God is perfect
these rules are trustworthy
giving light on the path
illumination on the way
which we try, day after day
to follow
The Way which leads to Christ Jesus
whose rules, laws, decrees are more precious than gold
are sweeter than honey
for in them there is great reward
life
life in all its fullness
Christ Jesus
come, grant us this rich reward
come, move through our worship this hour with your presence to lead and guide us
come, send your holy spirit to us that we, together
may become your body
made holy as you are holy
washed clean of all sin and wrongdoing
of all hatred and anger
of all bitterness and envy
that we can be your delight
that we, with our siblings in the world-wide church and the saints who rest with you in eternity, may combine our devotion this hour to become sweet honey, precious gold for your world
this we pray, in and through Christ Jesus
Amen