Thou hast beset me behind and before, *
and laid thine hand upon me.
Such knowledge is too wonderful and excellent for me; *
I cannot attain unto it.
Whither shall I go then from thy Spirit? *
or whither shall I go then from thy presence?
If I climb up into heaven, thou art there; *
if I go down to hell, thou art there also.
If I take the wings of the morning, *
and remain in the uttermost parts of the sea;
Even there also shall thy hand lead me, *
and thy right hand shall hold me.
If I say, Peradventure the darkness shall cover me, *
then shall my night be turned to day.
Yea, the darkness is no darkness with thee,
but the night is as clear as day; *
the darkness and light to thee are both alike.
From the New Testament
Romans 8:14‑19, 34‑35, 37‑39 (The glory that shall be revealed)
1 Corinthians 15:20‑26, 35‑38, 42‑44, 53‑58 (Raised in incorruption)
2 Corinthians 4:16‑5:9 (Things which are not seen are eternal)
1 John 3:1‑2 (We shall be like him)
Revelation 7:9‑17 (God shall wipe away all tears)
Revelation 21:2‑7 (Behold, I make all things new)
After the New Testament Lesson, a suitable canticle or hymn, or one of the following Psalms may be sung or said
