We believe
that the divine presence is everywhere
and that "the eyes of the Lord
are looking on the good and the evil in every place."
But we should believe this especially without any doubt
when we are assisting at the Work of God.
To that end let us be mindful always of the Prophet's words,
"Serve the Lord in fear"
and again "Sing praises wisely"
and "In the sight of the Angels I will sing praise to
You."
Let us therefore consider how we ought to conduct ourselves
in sight of the Godhead and of His Angels,
and let us take part in the psalmody in such a way
that our
mind may be in harmony with our voice.
Photographs of monks at the Divine Office by Brother Brian. Text from Chapter 19 of The Rule of Saint Benedict.
