Lord of Life

O Lord of life, we praise you that you reign in our hearts.  We thank you that your goodness and mercy endures even beyond the horrors of crucifixion or the shadow of death.  O blessed Christ, take the dimness of our souls away.  Let your comfort and your guiding be as the sunshine on a spring morning.  May your forgiveness of our sins bring a new surge of power for fresh growth toward a fuller life serving in your kingdom.  In your most blessed name we pray.  Amen.