Keep watch, dear Lord, with those who work, or watch, or weep this night

Keep watch, dear Lord, with those who work, or watch, or
weep this night, and give your angels charge over those who
sleep. Tend the sick, Lord Christ; give rest to the weary, bless the dying, soothe the suffering, pity the afflicted, shield the joyous; and all for your love's sake. Amen.
#Episcopal #Anglican #EveningPrayer #prayer# #night

The #MilkyWay fills the night sky over the Durdle Door rock archway. Picture: Andrew Whyte / Carters News

Blessing for a Meal

Bless, O Lord, this food to our use and us to thy service, and keep us ever mindful of the needs of others. In Jesus' Name, Amen.

Oceans of Interstellar Space

Almighty God,
You are author of life.
We are in awe of your creation.
The vast oceans of interstellar space reflect your majesty. Hold us in your celestial brightness as we rest and sustain in us your peace as we refresh ourselves for a new day.
Amen.

#Episcopal #prayer #Anglican #Space #Hubble #peace #Universe

Hubble top 100, ESA and Hubble Heritage team

Life is Short

I posted this a long while back on my main blog page, CARSONIA, but it also fits well here and is an absolute FAVORITE of mine! I hope you enjoy it too! :-)

My friends,
Life is short, and we do not have
much time to gladden the hearts of
those who travel with us, so be swift to
love and make haste to be kind.
And may the blessing of the One who
made us, and the One who loves us, and
the One who travels with us, be with
you and those you love this day and always.
AMEN.

~ Adapted from Henri-Frédéric Amiel (1821–1881)

#blessing #prayer #morning #Amiel #Episcopal #life #love #kindness #God

Morning Has Broken

"Morning has broken, like the first morning

Blackbird has spoken, like the first bird

Praise for the singing, praise for the morning

Praise for the springing fresh from the world"

~ E. Farjeon

#Episcopal #hymns #morning #EDOLA #peace

Charleston, SC sunset on the Battery, iPhone pic by Caroline Carson

For the Beauty of the Earth

For the beauty of the earth,
for the glory of the skies,
for the love which from our birth, over and around us lies;
Lord of all, to thee we raise
this our hymn of grateful praise.
For the beauty of each hour
of the day and of the night,
hill and vale, and tree and flower, sun and moon, and stars of light; Lord of all, to thee we raise...this our hymn of grateful praise. 

~Pierpont
#Episcopal #morning #hymns #prayer #Anglican #beauty #EDOLA

Photo by Caroline Carson - daisy in Grand Rapids, Michigan

God of Rain and Sun

God of rain and sun, of cold and warmth, of grey days and brightness,

We are here amidst the puddles. Open our hearts to see beyond the dull and damp and keep us refreshed and willing to serve. Help us practice gratitude for your showers of blessings upon us.

#prayer #Episcopal #rain

For Beauty and Wonder of God's Creation

“For the beauty and wonder of your creation, in earth and sky and sea. We thank you, Lord.”
(~The Angel Oak, Charleston (John's Island), SC)
#Episcopal #Anglican #prayer #AngelOak #morning

Photo by Caroline Carson

A Hymn to the Morning Sun

The glorious sun has driven far
The mystic shades of night;
So in our souls the morning star
Hath shed His wondrous light.
#Episcopal #prayer #morning #praise #hymns
~D. Warner

Photo by Caroline Carson