Commentary: If you are old enough, you may remember that local television used to “sign-off.” That’s right, they did not broadcast around the clock non-stop as many currently do. Signing off, was scripted and usually involved a quick wrap up of the latest headlines, perhaps a weather update, a run-through of the F.B.I.’s most wanted, the playing of the national anthem and then closing with the Lord’s prayer. In Houston in the 70’s, a recording of Perry Como’s rendition was played along with video of a soaring white bird among the clouds. For many a viewer It was usually sad to realize that a test pattern or a white screen and static was just minutes away and something else was going to have to be found in place of a television broadcast for amusement. The Lord’s Prayer has been recorded by many, many signers over the years. Though the Como rendition seems deeply heartfelt with a capacity to calm many a listener or viewer or inspire deeper thought or contemplation. You are encouraged to click on the link of the video, watch and enjoy. Thank you Lord for this prayer, and for this heartfelt rendition of The Lord’s Prayer as found in Matthew 6:9-13.

The Lord ’s Prayer – Performed by Perry Como.