BIRDSONG VESPERS
The next BirdSong Vespers will be 4pm Saturday May 11th 2024.
Location for this in person gathering is Hartford International University. Exact location is still being determined.
Birdsong order of service
SUNG INVOCATION: Bless the Lord (Taizé chant)
Bless the Lord my soul,
and bless God’s holy name.
Bless the Lord my soul,
who leads me into life.
Chants
The old astronomer to his pupil
(text from a poem by Sarah Williams)
Though my soul may set in darkness
It will rise in perfect light
I have loved the stars too fondly
to be fearful of the night
fearful of the night.
Within our darkest night (Taizé chant)
Within our darkest night
you kindle a fire that never dies away,
never dies away.
Every step a prayer by Alexa Sunshine Rose
Every step a prayer
Every breath a new beginning
Every step a prayer
Every breath a new beginning
Ooohh
Garden by Robin O'Brien
O I have made within my own body a garden for you to enter.
POEM/PRAYER/CHANT to share?
SOLO: Canticle of Creation by Simon de Voil
Based on Canticle of the Sun by Saint Francis of Assisi
LYRICS
Canticle of Creation by Simon de Voil
Most High, all-powerful, precious God.
No spoken word can hold your name.
Praise be to You who births all life,
with all Your creatures
Especially you Sir Brother Sun,
who is the day and is your light.
A beauty so true to you,
there you are. There, you are.
Praise be to You, my Lord you are, Sister Moon
and the stars: bright, precious heaven, there you are.
There, you are.
Praise be to You, my Lord you are, Brother Wind
and the air: breath of Spirit, there you are.
There, you are.
Praise be to You my Lord you are, Sister Water
gift of Life: pure, essential, there you are.
There, you are.
Praise be to You my Lord you are Brother Fire,
friend through the night: strong and playful there you are.
There, you are.
Most High, all-powerful, precious God,
through Mother Earth we see your face.
You who govern all of life,
sustain and nurture all that is.
With sister Death: first and last breath.
The key unlocking all we are, there, we are.
Psalm
Psalm 46 (Be Still)
Though oceans roar You are the Lord of all
the one who calms the wind and makes my heart be still
Though the earth gives way the mountains move into the sea
the nations rage Godde holds it all.
Be still and know that I am
Be still and know that I
Be still and know that
Be still and know
Be still and
Be still
Be
NOTE: The intro to Be Still is borrowed from Lord of Hosts Shane & Shane and adapted slightly.