Prayers - stmatthewsvt

Chelsea Boudreau’s vocal offering on the occasion of Bishop Ely’s visit August1, 2010

American Honey- Lady Antebellum She grew up on the side of the road
Where the church bells ring and strong love grows
She grew up good
She grew up slow
Like American honey
Steady as a preacher
Free as a weed
Couldn't wait to get goin'
But wasn't quite ready to leave
So innocent, pure and sweet
American honey
There's a wild, wild whisper
Blowin' in the wind
Callin' out my name like a long lost friend
Oh I miss those days as the years go by
Oh nothing's sweeter than summertime
And American honey
Get caught in the race
Of this crazy life
Tryin' to be everything can make you lose your mind
I just wanna go back in time
To American honey, yea
There's a wild, wild whisper
Blowin' in the wind
Callin' out my name like a long lost friend
Oh I miss those days as the years go by
Oh nothing's sweeter than summertime
And American honey
Gone for so long now
I gotta get back to her somehow
To American honey
Ooh There's a wild, wild whisper
Blowin' in the wind
Callin' out my name like a long lost friend
Oh I miss those days as the years go by
Oh nothin's sweeter than summertime
And American honey
And American honey

Never Alone-Barlowgirl
I waited for you today
But you didn't show
No no no
I needed You today
So where did You go?
You told me to call
Said You'd be there
And though I haven't seen You
Are You still there?
I cried out with no reply
And I can't feel You by my side
So I'll hold tight to what I know
You're here and I"m never alone
And though I cannot see You
And I can't explain why
Such a deep, deep reassurance
You've placed in my life
We cannot separate
'Cause You're part of me
And though You're invisible
I'll trust the unseen
I cried out with no reply
And I can't feel You by my side
So I'll hold tight to what I know
You're here and I"m never alone
We cannot separate
You're part of me
And though You're invisible
I'll trust the unseen
I cried out with no reply
And I can't feel You by my side
So I'll hold tight to what I know
You're here and I"m never alone

It's Your Future- by Chelsea Boudreau (me) :)

I crashed down when I thought,
Thought there was nothing here for me.
I stayed back, I never looked ahead.
But its time too look as far as I can.
So when your life flashes before your eyes,
Make it worth watching, no more lies.
Sit up straight, don't make it bad.
Don't give up on the only chance you have!
Ashley yells out, "is it too late?!"
Honey your still young, those boys can wait.
You've got your life back on track.
Everything will be back.
For you!
Just keep moving forward.
Don't let things hold you back.
It's your future!
Come on!
Do a little dance.
Know I'll be there for you!
It's your future!
Never let the fear of striking out
Keep you from playing the game now.
Your my sister, and my best friend.
I'm just trying too look out for whoever I can.
So...promise me and I'll promise you
That we'll be here for whatever we go through.
Lets make..some memories.
That will last forever and everrrrrrrr!
Lets go!
Start taking the steps.
Towards whatever comes next!
It's your future!
It's your future!

The Lord’s Prayer, from New Zealand

Eternal Spirit,
Earth-maker, Pain bearer, Life-giver,
Source of all that is and that shall be,
Father and Mother of us all,
Loving God, in whom is heaven:
The hallowing of your name echo through the universe!
The way of your justice be followed by the peoples of the world!
With the bread we need for today, feed us.
In the hurts we absorb from one another, forgive us. Your heavenly will be done by all created beings!
Your commonwealth of peace and freedom sustain our hope and come on earth! In times of temptation and test, strengthen us.
From trials too great to endure, spare us.
From the grip of all that is evil, free us.
For you reign in the glory of the power that is love, now and forever.
Amen.