Opening Prayers/Prayers of Adoration on Authority
Bless Christ Through Whom All Things Are Made
Inspired by Colossians 1:11-28
Bless Christ through whom all things are made.
Join seen and unseen in their praise
of One who both creates, sustains
who goes before, in justice reigns.
Who makes the lion and the lamb,
the farthest star, the smallest hand,
dominions, rulers, and their pow’rs,
the steadfast mount, the fleeting hours?
Who made the ore for blood-soaked nails?
Who made the thorns and whipping tails?
Who made the sun that would not shine
and made the tree on which Christ died?
Who makes the waters of our birth?
Who makes the dust where we return?
Who makes the way for us to die
and rise to everlasting life?
Bless Christ though whom all things are made.
Join seen and unseen in their praise
of One who both creates, sustains
who goes before, in justice reigns.
You can sing this poem to tunes with this meter: 88.88 (LM)
Suggested tune: POXON
Bless Christ, Through Whom All Things Are Made © 2000 Lisa Ann Moss Degrenia, www.revlisad.com
This prayer could be offered by a single voice, all praying in unison, or as indicated with a single voice on the regular print and all voices on the bold print.
Merciful and Mighty Christ
You proclaim and answer with authority
You reveal the way of righteousness
All authority in heaven and earth is yours
Receive the sacrifice of our trust and time
You deliver and heal with authority
You call for our turning and transforming
All authority in heaven and earth is yours
Receive the sacrifice of our trust and time
You breathe and share your authority
You send us to work and witness in your world
All authority in heaven and earth is yours
Receive the sacrifice of our trust and time
For the honor and glory of your name
For the building of your kingdom
For the saving of all creation. Amen
All Authority © 2020 Lisa Ann Moss Degrenia, www.revlisad.com