Thank you, O God, for the time that is now,
for all the newness your minutes allow
make us alert with your presence of mind
to fears and longings that move humanknd.
Thank you, O God, for the time that is past,
for all the values and thoughts that will last.
May we all stagnant tradition ignore,
leaving behind things that matter no more.
Thank you for hopes of the day that will come,
for all the change that will happen in time
God, for the future our spirits prepare,
hallow our doubts and redeem us from fear.
Make us afraid of the thoughts that delay,
faithful in all the affairs of today;
keep us, Creator, from playing it safe,
thank you that now is the time of our life!
(Fred Kaan 1929-2009)
Singing the Faith 478
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