Faithful God,
it has been a good summer
and we have gathered in a full harvest 
and yet still we are not saved.
Kings and those in high places
have not led us to peaceful times and pleasant pastures
but to deceitful dealings and oppression.
They have led, and too often we have followed.
What are we to do 
now that we are losing our position of primacy?
Spread the balm of Gilead 
over our  hearts and minds and souls
that we might be faithful in things large and small
and finally learn to serve you 
and let money look after itself.