Canticle of the Sun

Refrain
The heavens are telling the glory of God,
and all creation is shouting for joy.
Come, dance in the forest, 
come play in the field,
and sing, sing to the glory of the Lord.

1. Praise for the sun, the bringer of day,
he carries the light of the Lord in his rays;
the moon and the stars 
who light up the way unto your throne.

2. Praise for the wind that blows through the trees,
the seas’ mighty storms, the gentle breeze;
they blow where they will,
they blow where they please to please the Lord.

3. Praise for the rain that waters our fields,
and blesses our crops so all the earth yields;
from death unto life
her myst’ry revealed springs forth in joy.

4. Praise for the fire who gives us his light,
the warmth of the sun to brighten our night;
he dances with joy, 
his spirit so bright, he sings of you.

5. Praise for the earth who makes life to grow,
the creatures you made to let your life show;
the flowers and trees
that help us to know the heart of love.

6. Praise for our death that makes our life real,
the knowledge of loss that helps us to feel;
the gift of yourself,
your presence revealed to bring us home.

Lead Kindly Light

Lead kindly Light amid the gloom of evening.

Lord lead me on. Lord, lead me on.

On through the night! On to your radiance.

Lead, kindly Light. Lead, kindly Light.

The night is dark, and I am far from home.

Direct my feet; I do not ask to see,

The distant scene; one step enough for me

So lead me onward Lord and hear my plea.

Not always thus I seldom looked for you.

I loved to choose and seek my path alone.

In spite of fear, my pride controlled my will.

Remember not my past, but lead me still.

So long your power has blest me on my way.

And still it leads, past hill and storm and night.

And with the morn, those angel faces smile,

Which I have loved long since, and lost awhile.