Moments before Dawn

In these precious moments before dawn Prepare my waking body and soul to serve You, As You served our heavenly Father, In Your Incarnation. Dawning in the Virgin’s Womb, Hidden Divinity, Secret, sacred, Savior, Announced and served by Angels, Alive in hallowed Love, Glorifying Man in Your Mortal Garb, You are hidden now in me. … Continue reading →

PRAYER ON LEAVING CHURCH

O MOST pitiful Jesus, I give thee thanks for every good gift which Thou hast bestowed on me in this church. And now that I am about to leave it, I offer Thee, in union with Thine Own most perfect prayers, all the prayers and other devotions which I have performed therein; beseeching Thee that … Continue reading →

Thirsty For You

Jesus, Everyday, everyday, everyday, Fall upon my tongue As dew upon the obedient grass, Which yields to Your Wind, To be proclaimed anew. Holy One, Forever, forever, forever, Go forth from my mouth, As spring rains To water the parched earth, Thirsty for You. ©2013 Joann Nelander All rights reserved