Marcia A. Newton

From this day forward and forever more
we're a heavenly union of two souls.
From this day forward when two became one,
two hearts, one flesh, in the eyes of our God.

From this day forward we walk together.
Our lives are joined, now and forever.
From this day forward we hold each other.
We became one in our God forever.

From this day forward we vow together
to be patient and kind, and trust one another.
From this day forward we vow together
to endure and always love forever.

From this day forward we wear rings of gold,
for better or worse, in youth and in old.
From this day forward until the end of time,
we are one body, one life, one mind.

From this day forward our lives will be blest
with children from God and a home to rest.
From this day forward with love in our hearts
we will be one until death do us part.

Cookies, candy, sugar sweets,
Cupcakes, chocolate, chewy treats,
Makes you happy,
love to eat,
but don't forget to brush your teeth.

We are the hands of Christ, embracing the ones in need.
We are the hands of Christ, caring for those who plead.
We are the hands of Christ, sharing our bread to feed.
We are the hands of Christ, serving the ones who need.

We are the hands of compassion, hands that serve, hands that lift up.
We are the hands that feed the poor, hands that comfort, hands that heal.
We are the hands of Christ.

We are the hands that touch the sick, hands that bless, hands that teach.
We are the hands that welcome the lost, hands that support, reach out in peace.
We are the hands of Christ.

We are the hands that offer strength, hands that guide, hands that pray.
We are the hands that wipe the tears, love and protect, prepare the meals.
We are the hands of Christ.

We are the hands that till the Earth, knead the bread, mend the clothes.
We are the hands that plant the seeds, harvest the crops, build the homes.
We are the hands of Christ.

Strength, awareness, comfort and awe,
    a connection to something greater than all.

Pure song of the Spirit that brings hope to life,
  and brings inner peace to the soul it enlightens.

Inner strength and centering of mind and of thought,
  where the heart is readied and calmness is sought.

Renewing the soul in harmony and bliss,
  when you quiet the mind and all worries cease.

Inspired by the Spirit of life and of love,
  a journey of awareness where you see the face of God.

Tranquility, quiet, stillness and calm,
   a reflection of the sacred as a song of a psalm.

Unburden oneself to be humble in heart,
  to be one with the Spirit rather than apart.

Awareness in oneself, both body and in mind,
  and calling into existence the light of the Divine.

Living in peace with ourselves, God, and all,
  a connection with God's creatures, both great and small.

Illumination of Spirit of heart and of mind,
  seeing beyond oneself rather than blind.

Transcending oneself beyond limits of mind,
  to embrace what is good and all that is kind.

Yearning so intense for the soul to be free,
  and being the person God created us to be.

Looking in the Eyes of Christ, see His love for us inside.
See the beauty of our lives, in the Eyes of Christ.

In times of doubts and fears, when the world brings us to tears,
we look into Your eyes and we see the One who cares.
Your Eyes see us as people of blessed joy and grace.
We're beauty in the Eyes of Christ.

In times when we're alone, when the world sees us as unloved,
we look into Your Eyes and see the greatest love of all.
Your love endures forever. You're always by our side.
We're loving in the Eyes of Christ.

In times when we are meek, when the world sees us as weak,
we look into Your Eyes and we see the strength we need.
Your Eyes are always on us. There's nothing we can hide.
We're special in the Eyes of Christ.

In times when we are sad, when the world see us as bad,
we look into Your Eyes and see a saving, gentle Lamb
who gave His life for us in loving sacrifice.
We're holy in the Eyes of Christ.

In times when we're not strong, when the world sees us as flawed,
we look into Your Eyes and see the Maker of us all.
You see us as we truly are, not as the world would see.
We're perfect in the Eyes of Christ.