Where two or three have gathered,
You have promised to be there.
In your promise, we have gathered,
Trusting in your love and care.
You have called us into your presence
Turn our hearts and minds to you
That together we may gather strength
For what you would have us do

By the life you lived among us
You have taught us how to live
By your mercy and compassion
You have taught us to forgive
By your justice, Lord, you have shown us
What the reign of God must be.
By your cross and resurrection
You have set your people free.

Through the clear baptismal waters
You have claimed us as your own
We are one in you forever
Never strangers or alone.
In your love and truth we are nurtured
As a seedling grows and thrives.
From our waking to our sleeping
We will praise you with our lives.

As the darkness falls around us
With the coming of the night
Only dimly we can see the path
And we hunger for your light
You have set the stars in the heavens
And the radiant moon as sign
You will guide us through the darkness
We will see your glory shine.

As the blazing sky at sunrise
Speaks the glory of your name
Let our lives declare your glory
And the covenant we claim.
Make us brave and faithful apostles;
Give us vision clear and true.
Pour us out like living water
Until all are one in you.

~MD Ridge