PREPARING FOR WORSHIP (6)
Written by Michael Perry
PREPARING FOR WORSHIP
From Ecclesiastes 5
O God, we have come to your house; we tread with guarded steps, and we draw near to listen. We do not plead our merit, for we know we have done wrong: help us to be silent before you, to think before we speak. You are in heaven and we are on earth; so we choose our words with care. Here we make our vows to you: help us to fulfil them without delay. Lord, do not let our speech lead us into sin; let us not go back on our promises, but stand in awe of you, our judge and our redeemer. O God, we have come to your house, and we draw near to listen. Amen.
