Psalm 107 from Nan Merrill’s Psalms for Praying

That we may ever know, O Divine One,

that You are with us always,

we cannot hide form your Love.

For You, in whom we live and have

our being,

distinguish not our race or creed;

Male and female are equal in you sight,

You take pleasure in the richness

of diversity!

May we learn the bitter lesson of

Judgement –

‘tis but a mirror of ourselves

we see.

Increase our willingness to risk, Beloved,

to be open to change and surprises

by the Spirit,

to be willing to suffer that our

souls may grow;

For our souls increase as we let go,

as we release all that diverts

and separates us from You.

Gather us together, O Healing Presence,

Forgive us for the destruction we

wrought among the nations,

That we may live in peace with all

people

and bring glory to your Name.

Blessed are You, Creator of all that is,

we praise you from everlasting to

everlasting!

With joy and gratitude, let all the

people say “Amen!”

Praises be to You, our Joy!