47 A Song of Wisdom

Refrain:

AllSend Wisdom forth from your holy heavens;
from the throne of your glory
send what is pleasing to you.

1O God of our ancestors and Lord of mercy,
you have made all things by your word.

2By your wisdom you have formed us
to have dominion over the creatures you have made;

3To rule the world in holiness and righteousness
and to pronounce judgement in uprightness of soul.

4Give us the Wisdom that sits by your throne;
do not reject us from among your servants,

5For we are your servants,
with little understanding of judgement and laws.

6Even one who is perfect among us
will be regarded as nothing
without the wisdom that comes from you.

7With you is Wisdom, she who knows your works,
and was present when you made the world.

8She understands what is pleasing in your sight
and what is right according to your commandments.

9Send her forth from the holy heavens,
from the throne of your glory send her.

10That she may labour at our side
and that we may learn what is pleasing to you.

11For she knows and understands all things,
she will guide us wisely in our actions
and guard us with her glory.

Wisdom 9.1-5a,c, 6, 9-11

AllGlory to the Father and to the Son
and to the Holy Spirit;
as it was in the beginning is now
and shall be for ever. Amen.

AllSend Wisdom forth from your holy heavens;
from the throne of your glory
send what is pleasing to you.