Blessed are You, Sovereign God of All

Heavenly Father,

Blessed are you, Sovereign God of All, to you be glory and praise forever!  In your tender compassion, the dawn from on high is breaking upon us to dispel the lingering shadows of night.  As we look for your coming among us this day, open our eyes to behold your presence and strengthen our hands to do your will, that the world may rejoice and give you praise, Father, Son and Holy Spirit.  Blessed be God forever. In the Holy Name of Jesus.  Amen

From:  Celebrating Common Prayer

Source:  A. Ashwin, The Book of Thousand Prayers