“I walk in the presence of the Lord in the world of the living.” Psalm 116 v 9
“I walk in the presence of the Lord in the world of the living.” Psalm 116 v 9
“To You alone, O Lord to You alone…
Must glory be given because of Your constant love and faithfulness.” Psalm 115 v 1
Glory to You, Lord of all love and life.
“Trust in the Lord, you people ….
He helps you and protects you.” Psalm 115 v 9
All praise to You, Lord of all compassion and concern.
“The Lord remembers us and will bless us ….
He will bless everyone who honours Him.” Psalm 115 v 13
All blessings to You, Lord of all generosity and justice.
“Give thanks to Him now and for ever.” Psalm 115 v 18
All thanks to You, Lord of all endeavour into eternity.
“I love the Lord, because He hears me;
He listens to my prayers.” Psalm 116 v 1
All honour to You, Lord of all hopefulness and help.
“The Lord is merciful and good;
Our God is compassionate.” Psalm 116 v 5
All adoration to You, Lord of all kindness and consideration.
“Praise the Lord, all nations!
Praise Him, all peoples!” Psalm 117 v 1
All worship to You, Lord of people and places.
“His love for us is strong
And His faithfulness is eternal.” Psalm 117 v 2
All reverence to You, Lord of all reason and reliability.
“Give thanks to the Lord
Because He is good and His love is eternal.” Psalm 118 v 1
All exaltation to You, Lord of all goodness and grace.
“The Lord is God, He has been good to us …
You are my God, and I will give You thanks.” Psalm 118 v 27
All gratitude to You, Lord of all wealth and wonders.
“Give thanks to the Lord, because He is good,
And His love is eternal.” Psalm 118 v 29
All faithfulness to You, to You alone O Lord.
“O Love, most powerful God, strengthen me by Your love.
O Love, most wise, let me love You wisely.
O Love, most sweet, let me taste You sweetly.
O Love, most dear, let me live for You alone.
O Love, most faithful, comfort and support me in every trouble.
O Love, most companionable, be the doer of all my deeds.
O Love, most victorious, let me persevere with You to the end.” Amen.
Saint Gertrude the Great 1256-1302
a Cistercian contemplative
15.07.04




