From Our Chaplain

A PRAYER FOR OUR WORLD

God of Mercy, God of Grace,
God of earth and outer space,
How can we begin to see
Into your eternity?
 
Moons and stars and planets vast
Tell us something of the past,
But we’d like to look instead
At the world that lies ahead.
 
We can never understand
All the things that you have planned,
But if only we could see
What the future world will be.
 
Will the earth you made survive?
Will your creatures be alive?
Will our children be okay?
Will our whole world pass away?
 
Like Old Ebenezer Scrooge,
Can we learn a lesson huge?
Our worst fears might not take place;
Mercy still abounds, and grace!
 
So let’s try to change our ways,
Make the most of all our days.
If we strive with all we’re worth
Maybe we can save the earth!
 
God of Mercy, God of Grace,
God of all the human race,
Even though we often fail,
May we see your will prevail.
 
— James Richardson