To the Praise of God’s Glory

Why are we called to set our hope beyond what incurs loss, adversity and grieving, 
or even beyond achievement and success?

	So that we might live to the praise of God’s glory.

And why are we called to extend grace and blessing 
in the face of anger, indifference or scorn?

	So that we might live to the praise of God’s glory.

And why are we asked to seek understanding and reconciliation 
even midst harsh circumstances?

	So that we might live to the praise of God’s glory.

And of what profit is the practice of justice in our daily lives?

	So that we might live to the praise of God’s glory.

And why are our hands, our speech, and our feet 
directed toward acts of healing and mercy?

	So that we might live to the praise of God’s glory.

And why are we exhorted to flee bitterness, 
hardness of heart and judgement of others?

	So that we might live to the praise of God’s glory.

And why do we travel humbly as pilgrims seeking a city 
whose streets are lit with peace and whose dwellings are shared goodness?

	So that we might live to the praise of God’s glory.

And why, in all things, do we live in earnest imitation 
of the One who loved and called us?

	All:  So that we might live, you and I, to the praise of God’s surpassing glory.