Most holy and ever-loving God,
We thank you for the quiet rest of the night that has gone by,
for the new promise that has come with this fresh morning,
   and for the hope of this day.
While we have slept, the world in which we live has swept on,
   and we have rested under the shadow of your love.
May we trust you this day for all the needs of the body,
   the soul and the mind.  Amen.