Modesty Woven by Prayer

Meditations on Jesus’ Last Words from the Cross

Canon Jim Irvine

Good Friday, April 10, 2009 - Noon - 3:00 p.m.

Christ Church (Parish) Church - Fredericton, New Brunswick

 I pray the Spirit my soul to keep
Introduction

 I pray the Spirit my soul to take
Father, forgive them for they know
not what they are doing.  Luke 23:33-34

 I pray the Spirit to show the way
Truly I tell you, today you will be
with me in Paradise. Luke 23:39-43

 I pray the Spirit let wash my tears
Woman, here is your son! ...
Here is your mother! 
John: 19:26-27

 I pray the Spirit to let it stand
My God, my God, why hast Thou forsaken me? 
Mark: 15:33-34 and Matthew: 27:46

 I pray the Spirit let shine the light
I am thirsty.  John: 19:28-29

 I pray the Spirit it’s not too late
It is finished.  John: 19: 30

 I pray the Spirit my soul to care
Father, into your hands I commend my spirit. 
Luke 23:44-46

Prayer

Rebecca Campbell

Now I lay me down to sleep
I pray the Spirit my soul to keep
and if I die before I wake
I pray the Spirit my soul to take

but if I wake for one more day
I pray the Spirit to show the way
and if I walk this earth for years
I pray the Spirit let wash my tears

and if I lend a helping hand
I pray the Spirit to let it stand
and if I fail to do what’s right
I pray the Spirit let shine the light

and if I find a path that’s straight
I pray the Spirit it’s not too late
and if I die still halfway there
I pray the Spirit my soul to care

Modesty Woven by Prayer

Marc Chagall

The White Crucifixion

Oil on canvas 1938, 154.3 x 139.7 cm – The Art Institute of Chicago

Exodus

Oil on canvas 1952-1966, 130 x 162 cm – Private Collection

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 I pray the Spirit my soul to keep  

Midi: Schindler’s List · Background: Tallith photo by Jim Irvine