Prayer of a Church Organist

Rediscovered among my ‘notes’ of 2002: from picturesque Stanley in North West Tasmania, a church organist’s prayer –

Even before…..

Even before I meet the need
Awaiting me today
His eyes the hidden story reads
And He prepares my way
And ‘ere I tread the path unknown
Already He is there
To take my hand within His own
And guide with tender care

This note was taped on the organ at St. Paul’s Anglican Church Stanley by the organist as a reminder and encouragement to herself of God’s purposeful loving presence.

The organist said the prayer before each Worship Service and had found God’s help over many years of playing the church organ.

It was also a wonderful encouragement to me! I had noticed the piece of paper attached to the organ as we were talking prior to the Service and had asked her what it said and why it was attached to the organ. What a rich reward for a little curiosity! (Mrs. Meg Elridge is still the organist today and is over 90 years old. She still uses this prayer.)

What prayers do you treasure and why?

What prayers do you keep visible and where?


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