deep peace

one of my favorite prayers.  it's often used in worship and in prayerful experiences since receiving the book.  Soul Weavings: A Gathering of Women's Prayers.  Edited by Lyn Klug.  Augsburg Fortress Publishers (at 50% off). page 147.  deep peace to you.

Deep peace, pure white of the moon to you.  

Deep peace, pure green of the grass to you.

Deep peace, pure brown of the earth to you. 

Deep peace, pure gray of the dew to you. 

Deep peace, pure blue of the sky to you.

Deep peace, of the running wave to you.

Deep peace, of the flowing air to you.

Deep peace, of quiet earth to you.

Deep peace, of the shining stars to you.

Deep peace, of the Son of Peace to you.

~Fiona Macleod, Ireland (1855-1905)