Angel of God given to my special care
Help me feel that you are truly there
For, though unseen, you linger nearby
Day and night, you remain at my side
To guard and protect me from any harm
To warn of trouble and sound the alarm
You bless my life and guide my feet
You lead me to the Lord in every heartbeat
Help me be mindful of this great grace
And be with me as I seek His Holy Face
I'll keep you in my thoughts always,
Oh, Holy Angel of Christ's Light Divine
And I pray, keep me ever in thine

Today, Lord, I come here to sit and be near you. I come to stay with you, remain here with you. Be with me as I sit here in silence and gaze lovingly, longingly, upon your face at once hidden and revealed. Amen

Jesus is the rhythm that keeps my heart in time
Jesus sends the Spirit who inspires with his rhyme
Jesus is the harmony that makes my life complete
Jesus is my meter in whom I find the perfect beat
Jesus is my center, source of the living word
Jesus is the anchor to which I am secured
The Spirit finds the notes to make the perfect chord
Jesus composed the symphony in which my life is scored
Jesus is the purpose, the passion, the fire
And with the music's cadence my soul is taken higher
Let it rise up to the Heavens, full clear and strong
To be in holy communion right where it belongs

Jesus is bigger: he's bigger than my foes
He's bigger than my fears; than anything I suppose
Jesus is faster: he's faster than any thought
He's faster than the devil; he simply can't be caught
Jesus is stronger: he's stronger than I am weak
He's strong enough to create when he simply speaks
Jesus is more lovely: he's more lovely than the spring
He's more lovely by far; than any other living thing
Jesus is greater: he's greater than I can fathom
He's greater than sin's separating chasm
Jesus is brighter: he's brighter than the sun
And his gift and graces will not be outdone

Children look around you and tell me what you see
With eyes that find divinity in every mystery
I see war and hunger, I see poverty and pain
I see millions whose lives are forever changed
I see so many nations lost and confused
I see people demoralized and abused
I see wrong and right, black and white
I see people battling a never-ending fight
But the children adopt a different world view
Where there is no division between me and you
We laugh and play and dance and sing
And, from our hearts, joy and freedom ring
We work together to help another
Because it is the right thing to do
And when we are kind, we tend to find
That doing good feels good too
I wish that, as adults, we were blessed
With the gifts to pass this great test
That we would have the open hearts of the young
And the knowledge that age has begun
I also pray for greater wisdom to better decide
And openness to the Holy Spirit as my guide

Oh Lord, I am relaxed so deep
I find myself almost falling asleep
Almost in a trance so heavy and profound
At the same time, I'm almost off the ground
Lighter than a feather on the air
Just a little longer and I'll be there
In your loving arms, I'll find my rest
Safe and secure, close to your chest
Lord, sing softly in my ear
Cast off anxiety and fear
That I may come to you again
And truly mean it when I say amen

To our heroes of yesterday and today
To our comrades in arms come what may
To veterans in the wars of flesh and spirit
To men and women who won't fear it
To all who have made it through hell
And who got up again after they fell
To those who jump down into the hole
For a friend or a stranger fallen in
They're there in rain or snow, in thick or thin
Been down in this hole a time before
They understand, but what's more
Because they've been in the same place
They can help you see the sun's bright rays
You are never forgotten, never alone
You are remembered, loved and known
We give thanks and pray for your blessing
As upon our lives and souls you are impressing
The virtues of love, honor and charity
Peace, patience, and, in chaos, clarity
Thank you for the sacrifice of service
For living love in its highest purpose
Willing to lay down one's life for another
Treating all people as sister and brother