Emmanuel

Psalm 126



May we who weep now,
soon know joy again;
and may God be with us always.

May we with tear-stained cheeks now
soon wrinkle those cheeks with laughter;
and may God be with us always.

May we with empty pockets now
soon stretch full hands towards another;
and may God be with us always.

May we who live a nightmare now
soon dance the lightness of dreams fulfilled;
and may God be with us always.

May we who are lonely now
soon be the gift of a friend for another;
and may God be with us always.

May we who weep together
and who rejoice together,
one body in Jesus the Christ,
know God is with us, Emmanuel, always.

Amen