As this day is long
may you know the shepherds love;

as dark as the night might be
may you know the shepherds presence;

as green as the shepherds pastures are
may you know the abundance of life;

as deep as the valley of death goes down
may you know the place resurrection is met;

as still as the pools are of quiet water
may you know the depth of the shepherd’s peace;

as overflowing as the table is of the heavenly banquet
may your enemies know the fullness of God’s promises;

and as sure as the mercy that follows you every day of your life
may you dwell in the house of the Lord forever

Go in peace