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in the mending of differences.

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As we look back upon the past may we remember not

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only the pleasant moments, but also may we recall the sad

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and tragic hours that added depth to our faith. As we peer

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from this point into the hazy mists of the future, may we

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remember who and what we are so that we do not expect too

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much.

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Give us the insight to know that not everything

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old is bad, nor everything new is good, and conversely,

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that not everything old is good, nor everything new is bad.

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Remembering with gratitude the past months spent together

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and anticipating the future with hope, strengthen us that

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we may continually live out our days in the present with

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calm reality, glowing enthusiasm, vibrant faith, personal

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integrity, and righteous abandon.

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And when our vision fails, and when our under-

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standing is darkened, and when the ways of life seem hard,

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and the brightness of life is gone, we pray that Thou wilt

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grant the wisdom that deepens faith when sight is dim, and

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enlarges trust when the understanding is not clear. As we

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go from this point, may we face life without fear, death