recently a friend of mine had a baby girl. she came into the world with a bit of a fight but is now strong, has a full set of lungs and is a blessing to her family! i made her a wall hanging with the following song on it, which we sang in church on the day she was born.
this day God gives me strength in high heaven,
sun and moon shining, flame in my hearth,
flashing of lightening, wind in its swiftness,
depths of the ocean, firmness of earth.
this day God gives me strength as my guardian,
might to uphold me, wisdom as guide.
your eyes are watchful, your ears are listening
your lips are speaking, friend at my side.
God's way is my way, God's shield is 'round me,
God's host defends me, saving from ill.
angels in heaven drive from me always
all that would harm me, stand by me still.
