.JPG)
Most mornings we can see a beautiful sunrise, whether we are at home or away, if we are willing to get up and pay attention. Here is a photo from this past week, that I made when I had gotten to the far end of the island. The sun had just come up, no one else was around, just the sea birds and me. I took a few photos of the sunrise which I may share as time goes on, but this one is the best, showing what the sunlight can do for a few waves and clouds. As I say in the hymn I wrote for our retiring presbytery executive, when we waken in the morning, Jesus meets us there.
When We Waken in the Morning
A Hymn for The Rev. Dr. Paige M. McRight
Text: John A. Dalles, 2012; Suggested Familiar Tune: KELVINGROVE; 7.6.7.6.7.7.7.6
When we waken in the morning,
Jesus meets us there!
When we sing, the Lord adoring,
Jesus meets us there!
When we hear God’s sacred Word,
When we live all we have heard—
When we waken in the morning,
Jesus meets us there!
When throughout the day we gather,
Jesus meets us there!
When we do His work together,
Jesus meets us there!
When our workmanship is fine,
When it’s for the Lord of time—
When throughout the day we gather,
Jesus meets us there!
When we share Christ’s cup of blessing,
Jesus meets us there!
When our goal is praise unceasing,
Jesus meets us there!
When we offer heart and mind,
When our goal is good and kind—
When we share Christ’s cup of blessing,
Jesus meets us there!
Alleluia! Alleluia!
Jesus meets us there!
Alleluia! Alleluia!
Jesus meets us there!
When we venture far or near,
It is Christ’s “Well done!” we’ll hear!
Alleluia! Alleluia!
Jesus meets us there!
Copyright © John A. Dalles, 2012. Permission granted to Paige M. McRight.
No comments:
Post a Comment