PSALM OF CREATION

PSALM OF CREATION

As I look to the east I praise you, my God:

from the rising of the sun you uphold my life;

when the sun goes down again I give you thanks:

you are my strength from beginning to end.

The whole created universe shares in our praise and gratitude:

for you have made all that is, whether seen or unseen -

hill and valley, tree and flower:

the earth in all its beauty is yours;

earthquake and storm, wind and flood, keep us in awe of you:

the power of the lightning is also your creation.

The workman labours with the sweat of his brow:

he shares in your redemptive work;

the secretary and teacher work for you:

those who use their mind and imagination -

the executive making important decisions:

those who care for others and serve our needs.

All whose work is hard, toil with your blessing:

those who find fulfilment in work can see it as part of your purpose.

So can we all in more humble activities:

as cleaner, sweeper, gardener or child.

Those whom society rejects are in your special care:

and those who have no place in a world of work;

without them your creation would be incomplete:

your plan includes our work and our unemployment.

Jesus was friend of the poor and outcast:

he was also a carpenter working for his living.

We thank you, Holy Spirit, for your gift of enterprise:

the spark of your creative power.

For your love builds us all together:

and shows us how to make one another great.