orchidee

Walking In Wisdom

Tune: St Stephen

(\'In Christ there is no east or west\')

Based on a Formal Prayer

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Grant us, Lord, the courage we need

To change the things indeed

That we can change, and it be known

That good seeds there be sown

 

Grant us, Lord, your serenity

To accept things that be

That which we cannot change, and peace

Sure in our hearts release

 

And grant too wisdom, that we know

The difference, and show

What can be changed, and what cannot

Each ordained in its lot

 

Guard us that we not go ahead

Where we would be misled

Not taking courage, try to change

Things outside of our range

 

And guard that we not do nothing

Where we could a change bring

Not serene inactivity

Not stale dull apathy

 

So with your help your will be done

Through us, your kingdom come

Wisdom you will grant if we ask

To deal with life, each task