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Stroll Through The Dark
I may run or I may stroll,
in this journey of my soul.
As I engage in mysteries,
I know God is here with me.
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Humble lesson
I confess and have contrition.
I’ve not been, in submission.
I’ve tried to do things with my own hands.
By my strength I’ve worked to stand.
Thus I earned what I could not afford.
Better to wait on the Lord.
Who planned success before I began.
Who sought to raise a humble man.
The Prayer of the Optina Elders
Grant unto me, O Lord, that with peace of mind I may face all that this new day is to bring.
Grant unto me to dedicate myself completely to Thy Holy Will.
For every hour of this day, instruct and support me in all things.
Whatsoever tidings I may receive during the day, do Thou teach me to accept tranquilly, in the firm conviction that all eventualities fulfill Thy Holy Will.
Govern Thou my thoughts and feelings in all I do and say.
When things unforeseen occur , let me not forget that all cometh down from Thee.
Teach me to behave sincerely and rationally toward every member of my family, that I may bring confusion and sorrow to none.
Bestow upon me, my Lord, strength to endure the fatigue of the day, and to bear my part in all its passing events.
Guide Thou my will and teach me to pray, to believe, to hope, to suffer, to forgive, and to love.
Amen
Enjoy It While You Can
Enjoy it while you can.
It won’t always stay.
Embrace it while it’s here.
It will go away.
It’s the way of things,
that they don’t stay the same.
In fact the only constant
in this world is that things change.
You don’t often know
when it may go away.
Think of it as though
this is its last day.
Whether today brings you
moments of joy or pain,
Never take for granted
all tomorrows are the same.
Memorial
Remembering and giving pause,
for the sacrifice to a cause.
A dream, a promise, an ideal.
A destination far off still.
Honored kinsmen, brothers in arms,
courageous, in the face of harm.
Empty spaces, in our ranks,
We bow our heads, and give thanks.
At Last
I sing here to a nice jazz piano version of the classic song,
“At Last.”
We also fly over Pittsburgh and its South Side at night as I sing.
Thank you for listening.
– tom
This Is The Christ
This is the Christ,
in whom God is pleased.
Who bore our sins,
and our burdens eased.
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The only begotten,
God’s only son.
Who declared, “It is finished.”
when redemption He won.
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Dream
I sing here a song written by Johnny Mercer back in 1944 called, “Dream.”
Thank you for listening. – Tom
