The Lord, the Merciful, has taught you this: br created you; and gave you gift of speech; br made order in the world; made plants and trees; br which blessing of the Lord would you deny? br br He made the heavens; set balance in all things, br through laws which, followed, keep you close to Him, br and watches over you afresh each day; br which blessing of the Lord would you deny? br br The earth, its fruits and grain and scented herbs; br salt water in the sea, yet fresh for you; br the good rewarded and the bad destroyed; br and, though you die, His majesty abides; br br compassion, mercy, glory, majesty - br which blessing of the Lord would you deny?br br Michael Shepherdbr br