Almighty God, thank you, for the job of this day,
May we find gladness, all it's toil and difficulty, 

It's pleasure and success and even in it's failure and sorrow. 

We would look always away from ourselves and behold the glory and the need of the world. 

That we may have the will and strength to bring the gift of gladness   to  others,
That with them, we stand to bear the burden and heat of the day, 

And offer you , the praise of work well done. Amen.

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