Do not let this one thing be forgotten by you
beloved,
because
one day
(in the sight) of the Lord
is as
a thousand years
and a thousand years
is like one day. 1
But the Lord of the promise is not slow2
as some consider slowness,
but he is patient with you,
not wishing for any to be destroyed
but all to come to repentance.
Be thou a bright flame before me,
Be thou a guiding star above me
Be thou a smooth path below me
Be thou a kindly shepherd behind me
Today – tonight -forever
Amen.
St Columba