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Annie Foerster
Also appropriate as Opening Words

Come we now out of the darkness of our unknowing

Come we now out of the darkness of our unknowing
     and the dusk of our dreaming;
Come we now from far places.
Come we now into the twilight of our awakening
     and the reflection of our gathering.
Come we now all together.

We bring, unilluminated, our dark caves of doubting;
We seek, unbedazzled, the clear light of understanding.
May the sparks of our joining kindle our resolve,
     brighten our spirits, reflect our love,
         and unshadow our days.
Come we now; enter the dawning.

Source: 1997 UUMA Worship Materials Collection

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 Tuesday, April 8, 2008.

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