another prayer

Am back in London- its been a busy week.
Yesterday the hospital was a difficult day but it was a privilege at the same time. One particular verse of a song has come to mind as central to the role of the hospital chaplain and yesterday seemed to me to be a reality, holding hands as a reassurance as comfort is something that happens quite often in chaplaincy and they are special moments and are a real privilege.

"I will hold the Christ-light for you
in the night-time of your fear;
I will hold my hand out to you,
speak the peace you long to hear.

I will weep when you are weeping;
when you laugh I’ll laugh with you;
I will share your joy and sorrow
till we’ve seen this journey through." (Richard Gillard )

Here is a prayer too, which I was inspired with yesterday and used,it will form part of a resource pack I'm doing for my hospital chaplaincy placement.


Hold our hands Lord,
Walk with us Lord.
Hold our hands Lord,
We’re walking in uncertainty,
Hold our hands Lord,
This time is hard.
Hold our hands Lord,
Reassure us of your love.
For all of us at this time.
Hold our hands Lord,
As we journey on through the coming hours and days,
Let us know you are here with us.
Hold our hands Lord,
Through the darkness of night,
Bring us the light of your hope.
Hold our hands Lord,
For you are faithful and promise to be with us always,
Whatever happens.
Hold our hands Lord.