July 18, 2004

This Day God Gives Me

This is a hymn for morning worship from the Prayerbook of the Benedictines of St. John's Abbey in Lemon North Dakota. I use this for my devotional reading and prayer. There are some wonderful things written in this volume... wonderful prayers and hymns. For this Baptist raised, fire baptised Pentecostal,Calvary Chapel chourus leading Believer, this ancient poetry is a marvel and I love it so. The next thing I know I will be converting...My poor Mom, that would be the end for her... 
 
I think one day I will become an Oblate of a religous house. There is a Benedictine Abbey on Oahu. Lack of funds prevent me from participating with that congragation as I would have to go once a month to classes and services at this time but one day perhaps...
 
 
 
This day that God gives me
Strength of High Heaven
Sun and moon shining
        Flame in my hearth
 
Flashing of lightning
Wind in its swiftness
Deeps of the Ocean
       Firmness of earth
 
This day my God sends me
Strength as my steersman
His might to uphold me
        His wisdom to guide
 
Your eyes are watchful
Your ears are listening
Your lips are speaking
         Friends at my side
 
God's way is my way
God's shield is around me
God's Hosts will defend me
         Saving from ill
 
Angels of heaven
Drive from me always
All that would harm me
        Stand by me still
 
Rising, I thank You
Mighty and Strong One
King of Creation
       Giver of Rest
 
Firmly confessing
Threeness of persons
Oneness of Godhead
        Trinity blest
 
Amen and Alleluia