Sunday morning

I declare a reign of holiness.
By David O. Rankin
Winter 2008 11.1.08

I declare a Sabbath Day—to walk in the wilderness of enlarged perceptions;

I declare a release from work—to nourish the stamina to pursue ideals;

I declare a special hour—to help cherish life’s joys and combat life’s sorrows;

I declare a reign of holiness—to deepen our grounding in the sustaining mystery.

I declare a time for simply being and letting go, for rediscovering great, forgotten truths, for basking in the arts of the ages, and for learning how to live again.

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From Singing in the Night: Collected Meditations, Volume Five, edited by Mary Benard (Skinner House, 2004).