You draw us closer, God, each day in love we do not understand; yet, graced and guided on our way, we risk and reach to take your hand. You call us to this holy place, and welcome us as trusted friends; we open to your safe embrace, and feel the peace your Spirit sends. We praise the love that leads us out from prejudice, despair and hate, across a wilderness of doubt to enter in where mercies wait. We praise the truth that sets us free to serve with Christ and to express the good news and the mystery of one who lives to heal and bless. O God, we praise on this new day with mind and body, heart and voice, your name, your nature and your way that bids our broken world, "Rejoice!"