Oil of Gladness

Tender mercies, lovingkindness

Preserve us continually

You brought true light to our blindness

Opened our eyes so we can see.

We are Turning to You

Yearning for You

Learning of You

And burning for You.

Let your right hand teach us awesome things

And the darkness of doubt destroy.

Anoint us with the oil of gladness

Pour on us the oil of joy!

We lift up our eyes

Our souls bowed down to the dust

We awaken and arise

And remember to trust.

We are Turning to You

Yearning for You

Learning of You

And burning for You.

Let your right hand teach us awesome things

And the darkness of doubt destroy.

Anoint us with the oil of gladness

Pour on us the oil of joy!

The Lord be magnified for this wondrous thing

Blessed be from everlasting to everlasting

We are Turning to You

Yearning for You

Learning of You

And burning for You.

Let your right hand teach us awesome things

And the darkness of doubt destroy.

Anoint us with the oil of gladness

Pour on us the oil of joy!

Anthony Foster

June 15, 2005