A MORNING PRAYER Most high, almighty, good Goddess! All praise, glory, honor and exaltation are yours! to you alone do they belong, and no mere mortal dares pronounce your Name. Praise to you, O Goddess, for all your creatures: first, for our Brother Sun, who gives us the day and illumines us with his light: fair is he, in splendor radiant, bearing your very likeness, O Goddess. For our Sister Moon, and for the bright, shining stars We praise you, O Goddess. For our Brother Wind, for fair and stormy seasons and all the universes varied moods, by which you nourish all that you have made: We praise you, O Goddess For our Sister Water, so useful, lowly, precious and pure: We praise you, O Goddess. For our Brother Fire, who brightens up our darkest nights beautiful is he and eager, invincible and keen: We praise you, O Goddess. For our Mother Earth, who sustains and feeds us, producing fair fruits, many-colored flowers and herbs: We praise you, O Goddess. For those who forgive one another for love of you, and who patiently bear sickness and other trials. Happy are they who peacefully endure; you will crown them, We praise you, O Goddess. For our Sister Death, the inescapable fact of life Woe to those who die, not in your favor! Happy those she finds doing your will! We praise you, O Goddess. All creatures, praise and glorify you and give you thanks and serve you in great humility. WE PRAISE YOU, O GODDESS. Adapted by: Brother Walter |
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