PSALM OF THE TRINITY

This psalm refers to the first verse of the hymn `Before the world began'
by John Bell and Graham Maule (Iona Community/Wild Goose pubs)

1.     Before all things began, the Word was there:

     one Word of life already, at the world's creation;

2.     for what God was, the Word was also:

     rooted and grounded in love, for God is love.

3.     All creation was made by the Word of God:

     all love was shown by God, and by that Word on earth,

4.     for through him, God spoke to us:

     and, by his Word, God said, "I love you".

5.     The Spirit was there already when all things were created:

     your breath moved over the mists at the world's beginning;

6.     since that Spirit is the Spirit of love:

     inspiring and encouraging us all, you are in us always.

7.     So  Creator and Spirit are one:

     you've been here since the beginning, and you're also with us,

8.     in loving and creating you are at work:

     your love is in us now, through Word and Spirit.