Universal

Praise God from the heavens; praise God in the heights! – Psalm 148:1 (adapted) 

Let the sun and moon beam with pride: God has called us into being!  

Let the sea monsters and stormy winds howl with the wildness of it: God has called us into being!  

Let the mountains and rivers be satisfied in it: God has called us into being! 

Let those who are weary dance the good news; let those whose throats are parched sing it together: God is with us!  

Let mighty rulers learn of it from their poorest citizens: God is with us!  

Let the youngest and eldest prophesy it together: God is with us! 

Let the song be as high as the shining stars: God is faithful! 

Let the shout be as thunderous as an earthquake: God is faithful! 

Let the reassurance be as sweet as a lullaby and the hope as delicious as a daydream: God is faithful! 

Prayer
Have I not yet heard the song of the universe in my heart, O God? Have I missed the delight of creation in the very cells of my skin, O Spirit? Keep me quick with praise and awake to joy!