Precious is this treasure of words and knowledge and deeds that moves inside us,
Holy is the hand that works for peace and for justice,
Holy is the mouth that speaks for goodness,
Holy is the foot that walks toward mercy.
Let us lift each other on our shoulders and carry each
other along.
Let holiness move in us.
Let us pay attention to its small voice.
Let us see the light in others and honor that light.
Remember the dead who paid our way here dearly, dearly
and remember the unborn for whom we build our houses.
Praise the light that shines before us, through us, after us, Amen.
Amidah: On Our Feet We Speak to You
MARGE PIERCY
From The Art of Blessing the Day (Random House)
Pen-penultimate step: The promise