Author: Brian Wren Hymnal: The Worshiping Church #382 (1990) Year Written: 1973 Scripture: Genesis 2:15 Lyrics: 1 Thank you, God, for water, soil and air,
large gifts supporting ev'rything that lives.
Forgive our spoiling and abuse of them.
Help us renew the face of the earth.
2 Thank you, God, for minerals and ores--
the basis of all building, wealth, and speed.
Forgive our reckless plundering and waste.
Help us renew the face of the earth.
3 Thank you, God, for priceless energy,
stored in each atom, gathered from the sun.
Forgive our greed and carelessness of power.
Help us renew the face of the earth.
4 Thank you, God, for weaving nature's life
into a seamless robe, a fragile whole.
Forgive our haste, that tampers unawares.
Help us renew the face of the earth.
5 Thank you, God, for making planet earth,
a home for us and ages yet unborn.
Help us to share, consider, save, and store.
Come and renew the face of the earth.
Topics: Confession; Ecology; Nature; Stewardship of Nature; Thankfulness Languages: English
Thank You, God for Water, Soil, and Air