This poem is actually a several hundred year old Mennonite rendering of the Lord’s Prayer, meant to make it memorizable and recitable in a relevant way. This has made it’s way to the board at our house. I especially love the line “Free us, as we free.”. Reciprocal freedom, not solely individual, nor solely communal but the magical paradox of intertwining of me and us. Great prayer. Let is be so.
Abba Father God, Bless your holy name.
Let your reign come now, Let your desires be carried out.
Bring your peace to birth, As in heav’n, so on Earth
Give us bread, daily; Free us, as we free.
When the way is hard, Be our guide and guard.
Your rule, power; and praise Reign supreme, always.
Let it be so.
Out of the desert and into the Sun... 