I. Readings
Psalms 7, 12, 36
Hosea 2:16-23
Acts 21:1-14
Luke 5:12-26
II. Selections
Psalm 36:1
Transgression speaks to the wicked
deep in their hearts;
there is no fear of God
before their eyes.
Hosea 2:18
I will make for you a covenant on that day with the wild animals, the birds of the air, and the creeping things of the ground; and I will abolish the bow, the sword, and war from the land; and I will make you lie down in safety.
Acts 21:5b-6
There [outside Tyre] we knelt down on the beach and prayed and said farewell to one another. Then we [Paul and companions] went on board the ship, and they [disciples and their families from Tyre] returned home.
Luke 5:22
When Jesus perceived [the questionings of the scribes and Pharisees], he answered them, "Why do you raise such questions in your hearts? ... "
III. Meditation: Fear of you
The fear of you before our eyes,
purge from our hearts all wicked thoughts;
transgression's voice that speaks to us
in cynical and doubting tone
from deep within our hearts remove,
and make us cling to you alone.
And if the fear be too severe,
remind us of your covenant
with animals and flying birds
and creatures creeping on the ground;
abolish bow and sword and war,
that safely we may all lie down,
or kneel together on the beach
to pray our prayers with ones we love;
then say farewell and board our ship,
separated, not alone--for you are near
to see us all our journey through,
whom in our hearts we trust and fear.
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