With Humble Thanks by Jadon Slade Androsoff

God of old, giver of all good gifts, we give You thanks.
Jesus our Lord, sacrificing life and death, we give You thanks.
Spirit of Christ, our strength to prevail, we give You thanks.

We humble ourselves and pray, and turn from all our dominance,
For blessed are those who need, for You are shown.

Lord, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. Lord, have mercy.

We humble ourselves and pray, and turn from all our dominance,
For blessed are those who mourn, for You are comfort.

Lord, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. Lord, have mercy.

We humble ourselves and pray, and turn from all our dominance,
For blessed are those who are gentle, for Your world needs them.

Lord, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. Lord, have mercy.

We humble ourselves and pray, and turn from all our dominance,
For blessed are those who crave justice, for You are just.

Lord, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. Lord, have mercy.

We humble ourselves and pray, and turn from all our dominance,
For blessed are those who are merciful, for You are mercy.

Lord, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. Lord, have mercy.

We humble ourselves and pray, and turn from all our dominance,
For blessed are the innocent, for You deliver us.

Lord, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. Lord, have mercy.

We humble ourselves and pray, and turn from all our dominance,
For blessed are the peacemakers, for You are their own.

Lord, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. Lord, have mercy.

We humble ourselves and pray, and turn from all our dominance,
For blessed are the oppressed, for You identify with them.

Lord, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. Lord, have mercy.

Bless those who oppose us, prime Ancestor, for You exalt the lowly for Your glory. Lord, hear our prayer.
Bless those who resist us, master Servant, for You overcame the powers with Your grace. Christ, hear our prayer.
Bless those we do not know, gracious Power, for Your wisdom knows no bounds. Spirit, hear our prayer.

With humbleness, we give You thanks, God of old, giver of all good gifts.
With peacefulness, we give You thanks, Jesus our Lord, sacrificing life and death.
With helplessness, we give You thanks, Spirit of Christ, our strength to prevail.

For Your sake, Triune God, Amen.

[inspired from Matt. 5: 1- 12 and 2 Chron. 7:14]