The Roses Prayer
by: Ronald Colson
A band of southern sisters , Lord
We gather here this day
And, Lord, with all humility
to Thee we bow and pray
We plead to thee for guidance as
we go about out tasks
And knowing we're unworthy, Lord
forgiveness , too , we ask
We've gathered. Lord, to honor long
departed loved ones dear
But pray that, too, we honor Thee
while we are gathered here
Our words and thoughts should all be
in accordance with thy will
And if one seems to stray from this
then let her tongue be still
Let us n'er, Lord, bring reproach
'pon those who we revere
But rather let our actions show
the world how much we care.
In Christ's name
Amen