Morning Prayer

 

Morning Prayer

 

Let me now go forth, O Lord my God, to the work of another day, still surrounded by your wonderful loving kindnesses, still pledged to thy loyal service, still standing Your strength and not my own.  Lord empty me of me, so I can be filled with You.

 

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