Psalm 109 from Nan Merrill’s Psalms for Praying

Then will I be strong to face

my fears

with a love that is firm and

sure.

For You, O Heart of all hearts,

are the Thread

that connects each one of us,

that defines the interconnectedness

of all being!

Though I am weak and yet have miles

to go,

your steadfast Love will lead

me Home.

Fear yields itself to Love and

cannot withstand the Light;

Just one lit candle dispel

the darkness,

each ray of love eases the

pangs of fear.

O, Giver of the Journey, companion me

along the way;

then will I recognise your Face

in each one I meet.

Yes, guide me into wholeness, harmony,

and balance,

that I may be a peaceful

presence.

Let me give witness to your Way,

that others may grow in

trust and truth!

O, Great Awakener, open the eyes

and ears of my heart;

let my dormant talents be

made known.

For, with jubilation would I enter

your Presence, to

love and serve in the great Plan!

With loud voice will I extol You,

O creator of the Cosmos;

I will praise You among the

peoples!

For You are comfort and Blessings

to all who call;

You love us into new Life!