Here on the threshold of a new beginning, by grace forgiven, now we leave behind our long-repented selfishness and sinning, and all our blessings call again to mind: Christ to redeem us, ransom and restore us, the love that holds us in a Saviour's care, faith strong to welcome all that lies before us, our unknown future, knowing God is there. May we, your children, feel with Christ's compassion an earth disordered, hungry and in pain; then, at your calling, find the will to fashion new ways where freedom, truth and justice reign; where wars are ended, ancient wrongs are righted, and nations value human life and worth; where in the darkness lamps of hope are lighted and Christ is honoured over all the earth. So may your wisdom shine from Scripture's pages to mould and make us stones with which to build God's holy temple, through eternal ages, one church united, strong and Spirit-filled; heirs to the fullness of your new creation, in faith we follow, pledged to be your own; yours is the future, ours the celebration, for Christ is risen! God is on the throne!