“The heavens declare the glory of the Creator;
the firmament proclaims the handiwork of Love.
Day to day speech pours forth
and night to night knowledge is revealed.
There is no speech, nor are there words;
their voice is not heard;
Yet does their music resound through all the earth,
and their words echo to the ends of the world.
In them a tent for the sun is set,
which is like a bride and groom on their wedding night
as they sing love’s song and celebrate the dance of life.
Its rising is in eternity, and its circuit to infinity;
Nothing is hidden from the sunlight.
The law of Love is perfect, reviving the soul;
The testimony of Love is sure, making wise the simple;
The precepts of Love are right, rejoicing the heart;
The authority of Love is pure, enlightening the eyes;
The spirit of Love is glorious, enduring forever;
The rites of Love are true, awakening compassion.
More to be desired are they than gold, even much fine gold;
Sweeter also than honey and drippings of the honeycomb.
Moreover, by them are the loving guided;
in keeping them there is great reward.
But who can discern their own weaknesses?
Cleanse me, O Love, from all my hidden faults.
Keep me from boldly acting in error;
let my fears and illusions not have dominion over me!
Then I shall become a beneficial presence,
freely and fully surrendered to your Love.
Let the words of my mouth
and the meditation of my heart
find favor in your Heart
O my Beloved, my strength and my joy!”
Psalm 19 from Psalms for Praying by Nan Merrill/
Chorlton Unitarians 