FROM PSALM 121

I will lift up my eyes from this hill—
     I will lift up my eyes to the Islands—
     I will lift up my eyes to the seas and tides—
     I will lift up my eyes to skies and passing weather—
     I will lift up my eyes to sun and moon and stars—
     I will lift up my eyes to soaring eagles and golden butterflies—
     I will lift up my eyes and be filled with wonder.

From whence comes this wonder?
     It is part of the awesome Life-Spirit binding all together
     by which heavens and earths are made
     of which we are a part.

The Spirit neither slumbers or sleeps
     but is always present and active.
     The Spirit surrounds us and keeps us.

The Creative Spirit preserves and protects against evil
     and will keep us.

The Spirit abides in this place and in us.
     In the Spirit we have peace.

I lift up my eyes from this hill.
     From whence comes my peace?
     My peace comes from the Spirit
     in whom I live and move and have my being.

May the Spirit be known by all
     who abide in this place.
 

Arranged for a house-blessing on Orcas Island - Art Morgan