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Closing Words

Rolfe Gerhardt

Extinguishing the Chalice

We extinguish this flame, a mere wisp of matter in process, almost as insubstantial as the thought of it.

Yet our civilization has harnessed the power of such a flame to drive and shape a new world.

So may it be with the power of our thoughts, that in truth and love they may drive and shape a new world.

Source: 1997 UUMA Worship Materials Collection; altered

Copyright: The author has given Unitarian Universalist Association member congregations permission to reprint this piece for use in public worship. Any reprints must acknowledge the name of the author.

Last updated on Friday, April 18, 2008.

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