Thought
As morning sky stretches yawn
Announcing sunrise red at dawn
Do not think that you may see
Day ‘s sunset necessarily
No promise to yourself at night
That you will witness early light
In moment’s flash encounters come
And just a swiftly they are gone
Stand ready always to be dared
So you will not be unprepared.
Live in such a way that death
May visit now with this last breath
Keep watch be vigilant on this day
Be careless not or neglect to pray
Bridegroom can his bride to take
While she is sleeping or awake
Kingdom’s king is here and now
Accessed help of steady vow
Not there in future times arrive
But right here while you are alive
(Inspirations from Imitation of Christ)
Prayer
O Lord I watch and pray not in anticipation of Thy coming, but over the clouds that obscure Thy glimpses. Grant that I may always have the joy of Thy presence and the vision of Thy glory. Let me wait for the vision of Thy fullness and listen to Thy voice.
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