Prayer of Joy
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I dreamed that I died and I went up to heaven.St Peter was waiting at the top of the stairs .He said "You were good-You did much that you should,But did you enjoy the gifts God left you there?"Did you ever find joy in the laughter of children?Did you ever find joy in the work that you do?Did you ever find joy in the people you cherished?Did they ever find joy in you?Did you ever find joy in the change of the seasons,The touch of a lover, the smile of a friend?Did you ever find joy where you least did expect it?And did the joy that you feel never end?When I awoke, I tried hard to rememberAll of the words to this sweet little prayer;something for friends when the darkness descends,just a blessing that I’d like to share.May you always find joy in the laughter of children.May you always find joy in the work that you do.May you always joy in the people you cherished.May they always find joy in you.May you always find joy in the change of the seasons;The touch of a lover, the smile of a friendMay you always find joy where you least do expect itAnd may the joy that you feel never end.And the Joy that you feel is a note in the musicOf the song that the angels sing in gods praise.It’s a song that will echo through all of creationFrom the start to the end of our days.Repeat chorus