Paraphrased
Psalm 19 – paraphrased by Jim Taylor .
Quarks and electrons , crystals and cells ; stems and trunks and limbs and bodies – on the land , in the water , in the air – the elements of the universe wait to expand our understanding .
Rocks have no words , nor do cells have syllables , yet their message can be read anywhere . Even the fiery stars , racing at unimaginable speeds through space , yield their secrets to those willing to probe the limits of God ' s universe .
And what do they find ? An underlying harmony , a delicate equilibrium built on the value of every thing , living or inanimate , past , present , and future .
There are no exceptions .
No one is above the law of interdependence . Life dies and becomes new life ; spirit and flesh are one . My fate is inextricably linked to yours , and our fate to the trees and insects .
This is the beginning of wisdom . It is better than wealth , more valuable than possessions .
Awareness of it will change you forever .
- contributed by Simon Clarke ( who used it in his liturgy for the worship service on 12 September )
St Margaret ’ s News 8 September