Prayers from the frontispiece of "Rejoice and Sing" (URC hymnal)
Lord, you are great, and greatly to be praised.
Awaken us to delight in your praises,
for you made us for yourself,
and our hearts are restless
till they find rest in you.
St Augustine
Be thou a bright flame before me,
be thou a guiding star above me,
be thou a smooth path below me,
be thou a kindly shepherd behind me,
today, tonight, and for ever.
St Columba
O God, you have chosen the weak things
of the world to confound the mighty;
shed forth continual day upon us who watch for you,
that our lips may praise you,
our life may bless you,
and our meditations glorify you.
Sarum Breviary