O Lord our God, open our eyes to see what is beautiful,

our minds to know what is true

and our hearts to love what is good

for Jesus Christ's sake Amen.

(A Service for Schools from the BBC.)

God of delight, source of all joy,

Thank you for making me part of the web of life

Depending on the rhythms and fruits of the earth for my existence.

Help me to be wholly present to you, now in this place,

Where my feet are on the ground and where I am surrounded

By creation's gifts from concrete to clouds. Amen.

(Book of a Thousand Prayers by Angela Ashwin)

Bless to us, O God, the road that is before us,

Bless to us, O God, the friends who are around us,

Bless to us, O God, your love which is within us

Bless to us, O God the light that leads us home. Amen.

(Book of a Thousand Prayers by Angela Ashwin)

I Have No Words To Thank You

O my Father, Great Elder,

I have no words to thank you,

But with your deep wisdom

I am sure that you can see

How I value your glorious gifts.

O my Father, when I look upon your greatness,

I am confounded with awe.

O Great Elder,

Ruler of all things earthly and heavenly,

I am your warrior,

Ready to act in accordance with your will. Amen.

(An African Prayer Book compiled by Desmond Tutu)