Prayers on a Theme of Praise
Light of light,
Lord of Lords,
God of this world
and the next,
We give you thanks
for the promise of this day,
We give you thanks
for the challenge of this day,
We give you thanks
for the blessings of this day.
Light of light,
Lord of Lords,
God of this world
and the next,
We give you thanks
You spoke
And a universe
Burst into existence
You breathed
And an ocean
Broke against shore
You laughed
And a wild goose
Flew across the horizon
You sang
And a love song
Was played for the world
This world is yours, planned in eternity
created in a moment of sheer exuberance
permeated with love
well made
This place is yours, in its simplicity,
blue sky and countryside, pure creativity,
painted with care
well made
This day is yours, pure generosity,
given for moments of gentle reflection,
in the bustle of a day
well made
This moment is yours in its entirety,
a drop of time in an ocean of history,
gifted with joy
well made
There is glory
within each sunrise, Lord,
a warm effusion of praise
reaching upwards and out,
connecting earth
with heaven,
creator
with created,
Shafts of sunlight,
arms outstretched in worship
encourage participation
from those who watch
and wonder,
at the beauty of it all
Thank you Lord God for the opportunity of worship,
for the freedom to be amongst your family
meeting together in your house,
and in the warmth of your embrace
Thank you that in worship we can put aside,
the uncertainties of this world and rest
upon the certainties of the Kingdom,
for your promises are not changeable
as those of a politician might be,
but immovable and eternal
Thank you that we can bring to your feet
all the hurts and fears that trouble us,
and leave them there,
knowing that your strength and assurance
are all that we require
Thank you that as we draw near in worship,
we are transported
from a world of concerns and fears,
to a place where we can be at peace in your presence,
find healing, wholeness and refreshment.
Thank you Lord God for the opportunity of worship
Creator of all
Sustainer of all
Saviour of all
Your glory and majesty
are beyond our understanding,
Your power too awesome to behold.
And yet your love enfolds us as a gentle breeze.
Saviour of all
Sustainer of all
Creator of all
We bless your holy name
How can we praise you
In life’s ordinary moments,
bus, car or train,
pedestrian moments,
at home and employment,
with all those distractions.
How can we praise you?
How can we praise you
when time is so precious,
appointments and targets
distracting our focus,
muddying waters,
made clean for your purpose.
How can we praise you?
How can we praise you?
Through all of our actions,
a smile and a greeting,
a shoulder to lean on,
a word in due season,
love and compassion,
in all situations
Yours, Lord is the Glory
in everything I see,
a country scene
mountain stream
sunrise, sunset, rain and snow.
Yours, Lord is the Glory
wherever I might go
Yours, Lord is the Glory
in everything I hear,
a roaring sea
bumblebee
laughter, loving, a tender poem.
Yours, Lord is the Glory
wherever I might go
Yours, Lord is the Glory
in everything I feel,
a special place,
warm embrace,
accepted, helped to become whole
Jesus
I am not a poet
or musician
but
I have written
a song of praise
in my heart.
And in the quietness
of this moment
I shall share it with you,
in the certain knowledge
that any imperfections
will be made perfect,
in the simple act
of opening my heart
and singing
Creator God,
from the moment your spirit
hovered over the waters of this earth,
we were part of a vision
held lovingly within your heart.
From the moment you spoke
and separated darkness from light,
you created space
where we might one day walk.
From the moment your joy
spilled out into green and living things,
your beauty was revealed
for us to taste and see.
Creator God,
for this world,
beauty and majesty,
passion and artistry,
a green and pleasant place,
we praise your mighty name.
You are the God who formed us
The God who knows us
The God who loves us
The God who leads us
The God who feeds us
The God who blesses us
The beginning and end
of all that we are
and hope to be.
Worthy of our praise.
Creator God, we glimpse your beauty
in setting sun, mountain top, eagle's wing.
We sense your power in thunder crash,
lightning flash and ocean's roar.
Creator God we praise you
Precious Jesus, we see your love
stretched out upon a cruel cross.
We stand in awe at your sacrifice,
pure love poured out for humankind.
Precious Jesus we praise you
Holy Spirit, we see your power
in lives transformed, hearts on fire.
We listen for your still, small voice,
comforting, guiding, calling.
Holy Spirit we praise you
God, creator
Artist supreme
The potter who forms us
The father who keeps us
The mother who holds us
The word who sustains us
The love who will not let us go
We offer you our sacrifice of praise
Jesus, Messiah
Saviour and friend
The rabbi who teaches us
The prophet who stirs us
The healer who touches us
The One who dies for us
The love who will not let us go
We offer you our sacrifice of praise
Spirit, power
Breath of Life
The guide who prompts us
The truth who inspires us
The fire who empowers us
The spirit who enables us
The love who will not let us go
We offer you our sacrifice of praise
You are the God who formed us
We praise your glorious name
You are the God who loves us
We praise your glorious name
You are the God who forgives us
We praise your glorious name
You are the God who saves us
We praise your glorious name
You are the God who calls us
We praise your glorious name
You are the God who empowers us
We praise your glorious name
You are the God who sends us
We praise your glorious name
Creator of all things,
Alpha and Omega,
Beginning and End,
Father, Shepherd, Servant,
Brother, Priest and King.
Whose love poured out
mends broken hearts.
Whose wounded hands
reach out to all.
Whose Spirit waits
to enter in.
You are the everything
that we desire.
Be with us now.
Bless us that we might be
a blessing to others
AMEN
By the word of our Lord the heavens were made
By the spirit of our Lord was life begun
By the wisdom of our Lord his laws were laid
By the love of our Lord was born his Son
By the grace of our Lord mankind was saved
By the power of our Lord the victory was won
The majesty of God
Cannot be measured
By human instruments
Cannot be constrained
Within human boundaries
Cannot be contained
Within human vessels
Cannot be explained
By human thought
Cannot be dismissed
By argument or reason
The majesty of God
Is beyond human comprehension
Yet can be known
And touched
Understood
And received
In the simple act
Of worship
