A Reflection from Psalm No. 8
A COSMIC HYMN
O Lord, our Master,
How the majesty of your name fills all the earth!
Your greatness overflows the heavens.
I observe the images of your craftsmanship
And the sound of your glory at every approach.
The work of your fingers,
The moon to mark our calendar, and,
On the parchment of the heavens,
You imprint the signature of your stars.
Even the chuckle of babes and the laughter of children
Spell out your name in so many ways.
I look around and the world is full of God.
What then is Adams breed that it should claim your care?
I ponder in amazement my Creators involvement with me,
That he cares about me,
Moulding me in his image,
Placing me only a little below the angels
The glory and honour which gleam from the human soul,
Outshines all other reflections of your majesty,
In the depths of the sparkling heavens
You have fashioned humankind
As finite lord of the universe!
You, Lord, have given us faculties
To hear and understand you.
Sharing with us your creative activity,
You give us power over the work of your hands.
God our God, how glorious is your name over all the earth! [Psalm 8:9] Glory be …
This reflection was composed by Fr Kevin Lyon, a priest of the Dublin Diocese, and flows from his praying the psalms. Published in the book: Psalm-Prayers for every mood, reproduced with permission from the author and publishers: Columba Press, https://columba.ie