Tag: spells

Maybe it is You?

Happy Friday, everyone! Hope your week went well! Mine seemed to fly by! 🙂 That isn't a bad thing, right?

As one might suspect, I spend a great deal of time asking for and receiving guidance from our great Vodou Spirits (the lwa, les lois). In the instances where I am asking and receiving, it is very clear cut to me who needs what (since I am the one doing the asking - LOL). However, there are instances when I am sent on somewhat of a treasure hunt – someone needs something… what is it? Where is it? 😉

This time the guidance and the search took a rather circuitous route with me looking up different things for Papa Legba. (It is, after his month here at Spellmaker!) The search for Papa goodies led me to a very powerful post that Khouzhan Menfo' had done some time back regarding a visit he made to a particular monument.

When I ran across that post the guidance that followed was one of those "no guessing" guidances… chills, smiles, tears, butterflies in my stomach.. all that good stuff! That post was what I was looking for..someone, somewhere needs to see that post! I don't know who. I don't know where. I don't even know if we here at Spellmaker even know the person – all I know is this – Papa says that it will be life-altering for someone. It will set them on their path. Maybe it isn't just one person?? That part of the guidance was shielded from me (and that happens, by the way, when the guidance is something that I am just a part of – that I am just a part of of something bigger than just me and what I do).

I am sure that whomever is supposed to see this post will! I hope that they will join in on one or more of the Papa Legba free rituals this month, too! 🙂

So, anyway, you will see me posting this post just about everywhere that I post things (how many times can I say a version of "post" in a sentence?).

CLICK HERE TO READ THE POST BY KHOUZHAN MENFO'

I feel assured that this will reach the folks that it is supposed to! Happy to be merely the guide who leads you to it!

I would love it if Khouzhan Menfo's post inspires you in some way and you leave us a comment! It would be great to hear what feelings it brought to you!

Love, light, and peace,

Mambo Samantha Corfield, www.spellmaker.com

June 7, 2013
Making Me the Superstar of My Life

I know many of you remember our wonderful past office manager, Berkeley. I left her blog up after she left because she had a lot of wisdom up there! Still does! I wanted to share this blog of hers with you all because it is just wonderful!

Love, Mambo Sam

P.S. By the way, Berkeley is doing GREAT! :-) I am so very proud of all that she has accomplished!

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Here is the blog post from Berkeley:

I have a tendency to obsess.
I obsess about everything, but it is the external that I cant control that I obsess over most. During spellwork this obsession is heightened. I (and no one) can control how someone processes spellwork, or how fast it will work.
Info about this is all over the spellmaker website, and I tell people over the phone every day how to deal with the effects, but the bottom line is that spellwork (especially for love related issues) is hard. Spellwork creates this emotional rollercoaster that can truly be rough.

For the long haul it is worthwhile for the person initiating the spell and the person being cast upon. If you have a tendency to obsess, like I do, then the entire situation becomes really hard!
Obsessing can be bad for you and your spellwork. It causes undue stress on you, and it tends to choke your spellwork – no matter what you are working towards. If you constantly think about and dwell on your spells, and pine for the person or the situation to come to fruition then you probably are doing exactly what I am doing – accidentally making the results take longer. I choke my spellwork all the time, because I cant stop obsessing.

After an ill advised conversation with my own HD starting with the words "what do you want in the future…?" I realized that I am not a high enough priority in my world. My mom made my dad and her kids the center of her universe. She gave all of herself to us, and now that we are grown and the rents are retired she is a little bitter about what she did and didn’t give to herself.

I appreciate the sacrifices my mom made for us, but I don’t want to repeat her mistakes regarding what she didn’t hold back for herself

I realized that I need to put my love related work on the back burner and become the star of my life. A lot of people, especially women, tend to make the person they are working on the star of their life. We all generally want to become a high priority in the lives of our HD (hearts desire – or recipient of love spellwork), but the trouble is we are not being a high priority in our own lives.

After talking to Sister Candelaria about it (yes, caseworkers casework each other) I let everything digest. I need to be the star of my life. I need to become the most important person to me. Sister Candelaria had some great suggestions that I am going to share because I know I am not the only one in this position. First is the Lady Samantha’s Hex Removal Spell kit. This kit will of course get rid of curses and anything someone has done to you, but it will also get rid of the things you do to your self! A lot of people tend to doubt themselves all the time, harbor insecurity, and hold on to the bad. Sometimes we just accidentally curse ourselves. This holds true for anyone regardless of spellwork. If you have not done spellwork, but some of this is ringing true for you then try this kit, it can help!

The other things that Sister Candelaria and I talked about were the spell Attract Love To Me and theErzulie's Bain Rose D'Amour™ Pink Bath Kit. Now dont get me wrong, I don’t want to attract someone else’s love – I want to attract my own. I need to learn to put myself first, and be a little more selfish. I dont know how to do this, and the Attract Love to Me and the Pink bath can help that.

Thanks for reading

Berkeley

www.spellmaker.com

June 5, 2013
What the Funk?

Hi everyone!

I don't know what is in the air, the water, or the oscillating energy textile vibrations of the Mars connection (okay, I made that last one up)! Seriously, what is going on out there? So many folks that I know are in a huge funk right now – is it the economy? Is it some sort of global funkittude (yep, made that one up, too). Is it the political atmosphere? Disillusionment? What is causing this funk? (But, just think – if we get rid of that "k" then it turns into "fun!")

Well, if only it were that easy – I can drop that "k" and get FUN! Truth is, it usually takes a lot more than dropping a letter to get us out of a funk!

Not even the best of good articles will completely do the trick – though this one is pretty great!

http://www.highexistence.com/choose-happiness-5-ways-to-get-out-of-a-funk

I do believe understanding our funk is key! Facing that situation head-on, although frightening, is going to help us much more than trying to hide from it. Are you grieving? Are you broke? Are you broken-hearted? Have you stopped believing in yourself? Do you just not give a damn right now?

Guess what? You are not alone. You might feel isolated, but truthfully a few trips around the Internet will let you see that you have a lot of company. Heck, a trip around your friends and family might let you see that you have a lot of company! I truly believe that reaching out in some way to someone is key to helping shed that funk! Someone who will listen to you rant, rave, and probably finally break down in tears is invaluable. I have found that sometimes just verbalizing my feelings, out loud (not in an email or text) can be so helpful. When I am done, it seems that I can, somehow, face those challenges that were dragging me down.

So I am going to say step one is talk to someone! All the self help tips in the world won't help you much if you don't feel like you have someone to talk to! Find that one person you can blather all the crap out to – hopefully someone who will just sit and listen – and then take a deep breath and figure out what, amongst all the self help stuff, can help you. The article I reference above truly is a good one – it makes a lot of sense. But, if you read the article, you will see that the gentleman who wrote it, first had sort of a "breakdown" to someone he loved! THEN he was able to go on to his self-help techniques!

Of course, at Spellmaker, we sell lots of stuff for helping with negative energy – white candles, baths, etc. And I do recommend them, obviously! Sometimes you have to keep working with things – white candles are a good example of that. Using the white male or female image candles on yourself can sometimes be an ongoing thing! It just depends on how much stress you have in your life! There isn't anything wrong with feeling like you need to spark up your candle every so often and burn off that negative energy!

But most of all, I want you to talk with someone you trust! Just for a minute, wallow in and embrace that funk! Tell them what you are feeling, tell them if you feel you are at the end of your rope… you might even tell them that you aren't looking for advice – you just want to vent! 😉 Then, look for the things that will help you with the situations at hand!

I know that things seem insurmountable sometimes; I have a pile of stuff going on right now that seems exactly that! I know that I will get through it. But I share in your funk! Maybe we can share in getting rid of it, too! 🙂 Oh, and I almost forgot - take it easy on yourself!!!!! Not everything is your fault – I swear!

Love, light, and peace,

Mambo Samantha Corfield, www.spellmaker.com

June 4, 2013
On again/off again – frustrating relationships!

Good morning everyone! Hope you are having a great Saturday. Very often we get in our Heart's Desire letters for spellwork information that the relationship has been "on again/off again." These relationships can be SO frustrating, right? In fact, however, sometimes this can be an upward spiral in the relationship as you learn more about each other and learn what to do (and not to do!).

Very often, these kinds of relationships responds extremely well to love spell work! I believe that is because there is something there or there would only be "off" and no "on again" to the relationship! The couple is generally searching for a way to make things better – they keep coming back for more! 🙂

Many times, we get some of our best spell casting results from those people who are in these kinds of relationshps – they know there is something worth fighting for! 🙂

I like this article about on-again/off-again types of relationships! It can help put some things into perspective!

http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/816541/on-again-off-again-relationships-not-always-bad-1

Love, light, and peace,

Mambo Samantha Corfield

www.spellmaker.com

June 1, 2013
Have a Great Weekend!

Love, light, and peace,

Mambo Samantha Corfield

www.spellmaker.com

May 31, 2013
Papa Alegba Month is Almost Here!

Happy Day-Before-Friday, everyone!

I cannot believe that it is almost Papa Alegba Month here at Spellmaker! Every year we dedicate June to Papa Alegba since he has THREE feast days in June (13, 21, and 29)!

This is the month where we do three free rituals here in the Spellmaker office and you can send in your petitions to be included in all three of the rituals. If you care to do some work on your own, we also have great products for Papa Alegba on his page on the Spellmaker website!

On that same page is lots of information about Papa, how to serve him, what his offerings are, etc.

One thing I wanted to talk about is why keys are so important to Papa! No self-respecting Vodouisant would ever throw away old keys! Nope, those go right on Papa's altar! Remember, he is the gatekeeper, the mediary between our world and the world of the lwa – no work gets done without his permission! We must always ask his permission to travel to and from (and to allow the lwa to travel to and from) our different worlds.

A little trick that I use, and I know have talked about this before, but I feel like it is worth repeating – is to designate certain old keys for certain things. For instance, I have three keys that I use with money work. I have 7 old keys that I use for luck work – I think you get the idea! When I start any of that type of work for myself and Parran Matt, those keys go on whatever altar I am working from. Those particular keys have been dedicated to Papa, by me, for those specific purposes. In this way, I feel like I get a little extra "oomph" from my work by having particular keys for him for the things for which I am asking!

If nothing else, just throw all your old keys in a bowl and just keep them around. (Warning: People will start to think you collect keys and you will find keys showing up everywhere! LOL) Dedicate them to Papa Legba and put that bowl of keys on whatever altar you are using for work. Believe me, he will love them and it will help unlock many doors for you! 😉

Love, light, and peace, Mambo Samantha Corfield

www.spellmaker.com

May 30, 2013
Didn’t Mean to Call You That…

Hello my dear readers! I find myself in, yet again, the position of feeling like I need to re-re-post this blog post of mine. This time, though, I would like to also call some attention to the idea of teen dating abuse! I have seen some billboards up in my town with numbers to call if a teenager feels like they are in an abusive dating situation.

I do hope that if you have a teenager, you will have some opportunities to talk with them about this! What a sad situation… I can remember feeling a little bit bullied (a LONG time ago) by a boyfriend. Nothing was ever physical about it, but I do remember how it made me feel to try to please him just to have him get angry with me. Not a great feeling. Apparently, though, there is a lot more going on these days than some mild bullying. My heart goes out to parents of teenagers these days – there just seem to be so much to contend with!

Although this post focused mainly on verbal abuse, abuse of any kind should never, ever be stood for! Please get help if you or someone you love is in an abusive situation.

Anyway, here's the post yet again.

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I feel compelled to revisit a subject that I blogged about awhile back – so I am reposting the blog here. I just want you to think about your self worth and while I use female clients here as an example, it doesn't mean that it doesn't happen to men, too! Self worth knows no gender boundaries!

There is a popular song by "Lit" with these lyrics:
Can we forget about the things I said when I was drunk
I didn't mean to call you that
I can't remember what was said or what you threw at me
Please tell me
Please tell me why
My car is in the front yard
And I'm sleeping with my clothes on
I came in through the window last night
And you're gone

Okay, so it's a funny song, I actually even like the song! But it is not really funny when you think about it in the context of possible emotional abuse. I am sorry to say that I see a trend of female clients who are being abused but they don't seem to know it. Not every form of abuse leaves you with a black eye or a broken bone. Some of the more insidious forms of abuse include how your partner speaks to you.

I am seeing more and more Heart's Desire letters that go something like this, "I want Fred to stop calling me a b*tch, a c*nt, a worthless, useless,piece of sh*t." This is in HD letters for Leave My Man Alone™ where the person is trying to get their HD to stop this kind of behavior towards them.

I am sorry, but I have to ask myself, why are you putting up with that in the first place? Has that person convinced you that you are worth so little that they have totally destroyed your self esteem and you think you can't do better? Well, let me tell you, YOU CAN DO BETTER than some low life who doesn't have one good thing to say about you.

Look, I am not saying that people don't have a bad day, or, as the song says, do and say things when intoxicated. But if you are with a person who says horrible things to you on a regular basis, YOU ARE BEING EMOTIONALLY AND PSYCHOLOGICALLY ABUSED, and you shouldn't be doing the love trio, you should be doing The Ultimate Revenge Kit™, a Milk of Damballah™ white bath, and then an Attract Love to Me™ spell kit!

I beg you, if you are in an abusive relationship, please get help. A lot of crisis intervention revolves around physical abuse, but emotional abuse can be just as much, or maybe even more damaging in the long run. You may think you have to take emotional abuse for one reason or another, but trust me, you do not. I did a search on the Internet and there are tons of books and articles written on this subject and how to get out of these relationships. Please don't allow yourself to be treated like this.

Granted, sometimes the only person who can truly help you is YOU… like the song says above, "And you're GONE."

Love, light, and peace,
Mambo Samantha Corfield
www.spellmaker.com

Learn to get help: http://www.healthyplace.com/abuse/emotional-psychological-abuse/emotional-abuse-help-support-and-recovery/

May 18, 2013
Back to the “Good Enough” Marriage Article!

Hello everyone! So quite some time back, I did a post regarding this article: The Good Enough Marriage.  It is, as it states, an article about the "good enough" marriage and/or relationship. I definitely wondered what you thought about that article – agree, disagree? I was re-reading the comments that people had sent in and thought this was so worth reposting because not only was the article thought-provoking, so were the comments!

It seems that most of you think pretty much the same way I do – there is NO SUCH THING as a "good enough" relationship. I just thought that was ridiculous and was poor advice to give people. Yes, some of the things in the article were good, but just the idea of settling just to be with someone seemed crazy to me. I have told many of you that if your relationship or marriage was "ok" that meant you had a poor relationship or marriage. Now, of course, that is just my opinion, but I could never see spending years of my life with someone who I just thought was "ok" for me!

I did want to share what some of you said and have the chance to comment on it here (my comments are in italics).

schweety said:

Well, I read this article awhile back, and then came back to comment on it. The reason is it hit very close to my home. I was in a "good enough" marriage that eventually wasn't good enough. I can look back on when I made the decision to marry my husband, knowing even then I thought I wouldn't get another offer. I "settled" for 13 years. I am not saying all 13 years were bad. There were a few years that were great, a few where I felt I was doing all the work, and a few I felt he did a lot of the work. We lost of sync but I am not really sure we ever had it to begin with. When I met my HD, in a short time with him, I realized all the things I didn't have in my marriage. My husband and I didn't have passion, we didn't have romance, I missed him "being" proud of me sort of showing me off. I missed the physical part for most of those 13 years. Again not to say sex wasn't there, it was, but more of a "routine". I look at different people in my life, Mambo and Parran being just two of them, and you would have to be blind to not see how passionate they are with each other and how happy. Don't settle for someone, life is too short. I have to believe what Mambo has told me over the years and that we have many soulmates. My husband gave me the best things in my life, my two sons, and for that I will always love him. But I know, without a doubt, no matter how hard it is sometimes, that God didn't want us to be alone in this life, and there is someone out there who is looking for us too. Don't settle. There is a difference, I know I have lived it.

>>Right!! This happens to a lot of people – they get married because they think they won't get another offer. This especially happens to women who are taught that they must get married, have children, and fit into a certain mold. But, on the other hand, as you say, you got your beautiful children from this union! That is where a lot of questioning comes in – sure the marriage turned out not to be wonderful, but the children are! Of course, you were supposed to have those wonderful children! But yes, we want to live and love with someone who truly adores us and each and every one of us should have that in our lives if we truly want it. Thank you, Schweety, for using Parran Matt and me as an example! We are very lucky in our happiness. :-) We wish the same for all of you!

amanda said:

Mambo I love this article. I think many times women(men too!) believe that there is THE perfect person out there for them. While I do believe there are certain people we are supposed to end up with, I definitly do not think it is going to be a fairy tale ala disney style. I also think some clients come to spellmaker expecting to make their ho hum relationship into a disney classic. Spellwork is not going to do that, nothing will. My HD is not who I thought I would wind up with. I was picturing myself with Enrique Iglesias, yet HD is jewish, covered in tattoos and piercings, dropped out of college, doesn't care about money, doesn't care what kind of car he drives, etc, yet he treated me 1 million times better than any smart,rich pretty boy I thought I would end up with..HD isn't my 'good enough,' he is my imperfect perfect!

>>Oh yes, the "illogical" choice, I love that! Since Parran Matt and I are kind of the voodoo Demi and Ashton, one could think on the surface that we were the "illogical" choice for each other. However, if you are around us for even a short period of time, you see it makes perfect sense. The fairy tale has many possible endings. 😉



Simone Greene said:

I had a "good enough" marriage. It wasn't. Something the article does not address is how we change over the years, and how our situations change. In our early 20s, almost everyone our age is available, so there is a huge pool to explore and choose from. In our 40s, not so much. Our experience shows us a far different set of things that are important. Who is to say when we are being realistic and when we are not? Do we have a caste system for potential dates and mates, where we can't marry up or down? Relationships are a lot more complex than a set of criteria to meet. A short article like that can't cover it all, but luckily we have our Mambo and Parran, Sisters and case workers to guide us. 😉

>>Yes, "good enough" just isn't and in the end, despite what that article says, there is always a level of dissatisfaction that will emerge with a "good enough" marriage… in my opinion, life will be filled with "what ifs" IF one has a "good enough" relationship. You are so right – realism exists on an individual basis. As far as that "caste system" – trust me, we see it a lot in our work – "I can't be with so and so because s/he isn't my religion…or race….or age, etc., etc." Nevermind that true love exists! Sigh.

phantodrac said:

Wow! This was really interesting! I agree with it up to a certain point- but I feel that the article deemphasizes the love and romance that's important to a relationship way too much. Have we, as “modern-day” and “independent” folks, set our expectations way too high for love? In many cases- yes! It’s important to be realistic and open minded. That being said, we can’t simply take a defeatist attitude and get ourselves a business partner instead of a love. I think that the five guidelines that are set out in the article are essential for a lasting, healthy relationship…but it has to be treated WITH love- not like you’re writing out a legalistic contract. Also- people change. Our loves can change as people and their goals may vary from what they were originally. It’s up to us to decide if we want to remain with them if and when that happens. If you’re just marrying someone due to coinciding goals and interests- what happens when those change? If you’re marrying someone out of real and true love for that person…perhaps you’ll be more likely to say, “okay, this isn’t what I expected- but I love you. Let’s keep going and see where it takes us, baby!” Point being, if you approach things TOO “mechanically” you may be setting yourself up for just as much of a letdown as the person who holds out forever, searching for Prince Charming. For me, while there IS significant wisdom therein, this quote just depicts someone who is desperately trying to rationalize their actions: "If I had to settle for a new Oldsmobile when what I really want is a Porsche, I'll never be satisfied. In truth, the Oldsmobile is new, it's pretty, and it works. Why wouldn't I be satisfied with it?" Dude- you came into the shop telling the dealer that you wanted a Porsche. Maybe you saved a few bucks…but you’re going to be driving that car for a LONG time. But hey- all power to ya. This is just my knee-jerk reaction; I really feel it’s a blend of the two extremes, a tightrope walk. Also, right now I’m young, idealistic, and a total romantic. Who knows what I’ll say come a few years from now. But, hopefully, I’ll be saying it from a Porsche- one with a dang good warranty.

>> As I highlighted above, this is exactly true.  There has to be some balance in the approach of looking for and sustaining a relationship. I love your twist on the car analogy! 😉 You are right, there is no easy answer, but here's hoping for that Porsche!



Love to all, Mambo

www.spellmaker.com

May 13, 2013
Who put the work in spell work?

“Opportunity is missed by most people because it comes dressed in overalls and looks like work.”

— Thomas Edison

Greetings, everyone! Hope you are all ready fo a great weekend! I know we have talked about this before – the work of spellwork! However, I do think the subject can be revisited over and over again and still be of value!

All too often I hear people say that they think things like our spell kits are "just too much work." It is always a sigh-inducing, eye-rolling moment for me because that statement generally comes from someone who just told me they would do ANYTHING to get Jack (or Jill) back into their lives. Of course we offer solo castings with most of our spells (where I do the work for you), and that is a fine choice for those who are truly too busy (lots of folks working two jobs these days!) or do not have the privacy to do spell work.

However, I fear that sometimes people choose the solo casting just because they think doing their own spell work is just too much work! That is troubling because in the category of "doing anything" to get Jack or Jill back in your life could involve some work!

It could involve spell work! It could involve working on yourself. It could involve working on your relationship, but if you aren't invested enough in the relationship to do some work on it, why do you want that relationship in the first place? I dont' have the answer to that – but I do think it is something worth thinking about!

And let's not get confused about you good folks who occasionally need a break from spell work or adjunct work! There are those who just don't want to do another doll session or light another candle… they are just sick of spell work at the moment.

Now that is something different! Sometimes a little break from spell work is a good thing. It gives you time to refresh your spirit,look at the spellwork with fresh eyes, and regain your energy. The best way to take a break from spell work is during the break to assess the break itself; are you feeling good about the break? Are you feeling that this is a time for you to renew yourself and your purpose? The biggest danger in taking a break sometimes comes in the form of not knowing when the break should be over.

I always tell the folks to whom I recommend a break to be on the look out for signs that their break is over. If you are longing for your voodoo doll, or you start to miss the comfort and ritual of your candle magick, or you feel an incredible pull back into the work - those kinds of things are clear signs that your break is over!

Lately I have been literally bombarded with stories of clients and the success of their spellwork! :-) Needless to say, that is always amazingly awesome to hear! As I have mentioned before, I do notice a very common thread in these success stories – these are very often folks who were dedicated to that work, had a real heart for it, and stuck to their guns even in the face of adversity. Their success is inspiring!

So if the spellwork is seeming too much like work, then yes, take a small break, but never take your eye off the prize! 😉 If it is worth having, it is worth working for!

Love,light, and peace,
Mambo Samantha Corfield
www.spellmaker.com

May 10, 2013
The Universal Prayer

Good morning, everyone! I wanted to share one of my favorite poems/prayers with you today! If you aren't familiar with the works of Alexander Pope, it might take a bit of re-reading to get some of his meanings! You know how it with these things written in the 1800's since we just don't talk that way anymore.

I love his interpretations of God! My favorite stanza is the one that starts with "What blessings thy free bounty gives." The idea that God is "paid" when we enjoy the bounties we are given really resonates with me. I also enjoy the references to free will, the idea that we are not alone in the universe, and especially the thought that it is not our job to go around chastising those who have ideas about God that differ from our own. 😉

There is also a sense to me that Mr. Pope saw God beyond the usual Christian beliefs; he interprets him more as a universal energy that sometimes extends beyond our scope. That is also somewhat of our Vodou/Voodoo way of seeing God – not so much the guy sitting in the clouds metting out justice and favors, but rather an overwhelming sense of Beingness with whom we are allowed to forge our own relationship.

I would love to hear your thoughts on this prayer – I love that it is so rich in spirituality without being preachy about religion. Also, it isn't a bad way to start the day!

Love, light, and peace,

Mambo Samantha Corfield, www.spellmaker.com

The Universal Prayer

BY ALEXANDER POPE

Father of all! in every age,

    In every clime adored,

By saint, by savage, and by sage,

    Jehovah, Jove, or Lord!

Thou Great First Cause, least understood:

    Who all my sense confined

To know but this—that thou art good,

    And that myself am blind:

Yet gave me, in this dark estate,

    To see the good from ill;

And binding Nature fast in fate,

    Left free the human will.

What conscience dictates to be done,

    Or warns me not to do,

This, teach me more than Hell to shun,

    That, more than Heaven pursue.

What blessings thy free bounty gives,

    Let me not cast away;

For God is paid when man receives,

    To enjoy is to obey.

Yet not to earth’s contracted span,

    Thy goodness let me bound,

Or think thee Lord alone of man,

    When thousand worlds are round:

Let not this weak, unknowing hand

    Presume thy bolts to throw,

And deal damnation round the land,

    On each I judge thy foe.

If I am right, thy grace impart,

    Still in the right to stay;

If I am wrong, oh teach my heart

    To find a better way.

Save me alike from foolish pride,

    Or impious discontent,

At aught thy wisdom has denied,

    Or aught thy goodness lent.

Teach me to feel another’s woe,

    To hide the fault I see;

That mercy I to others show,

    That mercy show to me.

Mean though I am, not wholly so

    Since quickened by thy breath;

Oh lead me wheresoe’er I go,

    Through this day’s life or death.

This day, be bread and peace my lot:

    All else beneath the sun,

Thou know’st if best bestowed or not,

    And let thy will be done.

To thee, whose temple is all space,

    Whose altar, earth, sea, skies!

One chorus let all being raise!

    All Nature’s incense rise!

May 8, 2013