Everlasting King
from the birth of creation, to the end of the universe
you are constant, unwavering, abiding God
the one above and beyond all things
the one who sees eternity
the one who holds each one of us in the palm of your hand
we are amazed by this, amazed and awestruck
that you invite us to come before you
to offer our praise and thanksgiving
in this time, in this place
along with all our brothers and sisters in Christ
we bow in worship at your presence
blending our voices through the generations
and with the angels and saints in heaven and on earth
in a constant hymn of love and devotion
may all we say, hear, think and experience this hour be pleasing in your sight, Lord God
the one we love, for our love comes from you and you alone
[pause]
Lord God
we come as broken, flawed people
people who have strayed from your path
people who have sometimes placed themselves above others
people who have sometimes offered hospitality only to those who would reciprocate
people who have sometimes been misers with our money, rather than giving generously to those in need and for you, Lord God
people who have sometimes judged those in prison, rather than visiting them.
For these, and all the other ways we have failed you, Lord God, we are truly sorry and turn to you
who places us in the place of honour
as we are forgiven and called your beloved children, in and through Jesus Christ our Lord
Amen