Chalice Lightings
Richard S. GilbertMay We Be Keepers of Thy Flame
Rise up, o flame, by thy light glowing.Show us beauty, vision, and joy.
Singing the Living Tradition, Hymn #362
O flaming chalice, symbol of a free faith,
Burn with the holy oil of helpfulness and service.
Spread warmth and light and hope;
Warm hearts grown cold with indifference;
Light dark places with justice; rekindle hope in despair.
May we bring fuel for thy fire of love.
May the oil of loving kindness flow from us to thy leaping flame.
May hands of service shelter thee,
That no winds of hate may extinguish thy brightness.
May thy light and warmth be eternal.
May we be keepers of thy flame.
Source: 1997 UUMA Worship Materials Collection
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Last updated on Saturday, April 19, 2008.
