14th Lauds

Good Morning Jesus

The sea is yours, O God, and you made it; the dry land also which your hands have fashioned. . . . .Psalm 95:5.

Always be joyful, pray continually;
give thanks, whatever happens.

Those who go down to the sea in ships:
and ply their trade on great waters,
they have seen your works O Lord:
and the wonders you do in the deep.
At your command the stormy wind arose:
and lifted up the waves.
They were carried up to the sky,
and down again to the depths:
their courage melted away in their peril.
They reeled to and fro, and staggered as if drunken:
their seafaring skill was utterly without avail.
Then they cried to you O Lord in their trouble:
and you rescued them from their distress.
You made the storm be still:
and the roaring waves were hushed.
Then they were glad because it was calm:
and so you brought them to the harbour
where they had longed to be.
Let them thank you O Lord for your steadfast love:
for the wonders that you do for us.
Let them extol you in the assembly of the people:
and praise you in the council of elders.

BREAKFAST (Lauds)