Instrumental Meditation

Words Of Preparation: from Deuteronomy 4:29; James 4:8, 10. "If with all your hearts ye truly seek me, ye shall surely find me;" thus saith our God. "Draw near to God and he will draw near to you. Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up." (KJV)

The Prayer Of Invocation: Almighty God, author of eternal light: Illumine our hearts by the light of your grace, that our lips may praise you, that our lives may bless you, and that our worship may glorify you; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

The Lord's Prayer: (Prayed from memory, by everyone)

Scripture: Mark 1:35-39 (NRSV) In the morning, while it was still very dark, he (Jesus) got up and went out to a deserted place, and there he prayed. And Simon and his companions hunted for him. When they fo…