God, Omniscient, Magisterial Maker of Planets,
Your million, billion galaxies
would little note if our dumb tiny
civilization blasted itself in atomic fire
to icy doom in the vast darkness
of far-reaching space.

You have given to frail man the toys of gods:
the power to sunder atoms,
the means to travel to planets far from earth,
the genetic codes to restructure our bodies,
and the most awesome human gift of all:
the will itself which allows each of us
to make the chain of choices which form
our personal destiny and ultimate fate.

More than just a mind to calculate,
You gave us also a will to shape our future,
a heart with which to love,
a soul with which to embrace You,
... but also the power to hate
and to destroy our world
or to turn our back on You,
and destroy ourselves.

You, Whose one rebellious angel
You hurled into the abyss
have given us a voice to sing
with heavenly choirs
and the means with which to attain
eternal life.

Stand by us as we discover our powers
on our earth, beneath our soil,
in your heavens above,
and throughout our vast universe.

Guide us to use these gifts
wisely, humbly and well,
for the good of our planet
and for the health and freedom,
unity and goodness
of all our fellow creatures.

Now I beg You, please,
Sweet, Deific Spirit of Love,
Hold me! Lead me! Make me worthy!
Light fires of hope and inspiration
in my mind and soul. Show me
the path of stars through the infinite skies
to the glittering gates
of Your heavenly house where I may find
at last unending rest and peace
in You, my Maker, my Master,
my Great Eternal Love.

All this I pray in Jesus' name,

Amen