Lord of the day

One of my favorite songs is Lord of All Hopefulness.  I find myself singing it quite often, and by now I've memorized all the verses, although I still have trouble keeping all the adjectives straight. :)

What I love most about this song is that it reminds me how God is present - and needed - in every moment of the day.  We should call on Him for everything and recognize that He will help us to grow in virtues particular to each task we face.  Similarly, every part of the day is blessed, whether we are waking, working, returning home, or sleeping.  We have only to surrender our entire lives to the care and protection of our Lord.  How great is His love for us!

Lord of all hopefulness, Lord of all joy,
whose trust, ever childlike, no cares could destroy,
be there at our waking, and give us, we pray,
your bliss in our hearts, Lord, at the break of the day.

Lord of all eagerness, Lord of all faith,
whose strong hands were skilled at the plane and the lathe,
be there at our labours, and give us, we pray.
your strength in our hearts, Lord, at the noon of the day.

Lord of all kindliness, Lord of all grace,
your hands swift to welcome, your arms to embrace,
be there at our homing, and give us, we pray,
your love in our hearts, Lord, at the eve of the day.

Lord of all gentleness, Lord of all calm,
whose voice is contentment, whose presence is balm,
be there at our sleeping, and give us, we pray.
your peace in our hearts, Lord, at the end of the day.