"Sing to the Lord a new
song....."
Grant unto us, O Lord, nerves of
steel
that we may dare to sing a new song -
and teach others to sing it too.
Grant unto us, O Lord, iron hands
that we might grasp the nettle of new music.
yet, grant unto us, O Lord, velvet fingers
that we may touch tenderly the sensibilities of Your people
Grant unto us, O Lord, feet light
as feathers
that we may tread softly on the eggshells placed in our path
yet, grant unto us, O Lord, firm footsteps
that we might follow where You would have us go.
Grant unto us, O Lord, occasional failing memory
that we may forget the harsh criticisms of our taste in music
yet, grant unto us, O Lord, memory clear as crystal
that we may remember the joy - and comfort -
that our words and music bring.
Grant unto us, O Lord, the
tongues of angels
that we may create harmony of discord.
Grant unto us, O Lord, shoulders of Teflon
that the mud that shall be cast shall not stick.
And above all else, dear Lord,
grant unto us space and time in our busy-ness
that our souls may touch your soul -
and we may learn to sing the songs
that our souls shall sing for ever.
Amen