{ Like a flower of the field... }

As for man, his days are like grass;he flourishes like a flower of the field;

for the wind passes over it,

and it is gone,and its place

knows it no more.

But the steadfast love of the LORD is from everlasting to everlasting

on those who fear him,

and his righteousness to

children’s children,to those

who keep his covenant

and remember to do his commandments.

The LORD has established his throne in the heavens,

and his kingdom rules over all.

Bless the LORD, O you his angels,

you mighty ones who do his word,

obeying the voice of his word!

~ Psalm 103:15-20