Community of Christ Sings ‎#78

78. O God of Vision

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1 O God of vision far greater than all human scheming,
gather us now in your presence,
refreshing, redeeming.
Show us anew life in your breathtaking view,
lovely beyond all our dreaming.

2 Pour out your Spirit on all now assembled before you.
May our diversity here be a means to adore you.
Women and men,
young, old, and youthful again,
make us as one, we implore you.

3 Grant to us insight, O God, for this time of decision.
May we dream challenging dreams of both depth and precision.
Speak through the dark.
Dispel by lightning's spark
whatever clouds dim our vision.

4 Break the sun's rays into color, a rainbow around us.
Storm clouds, though real and near, are not enough to confound us.
Arched in the sky,
beauty and promise are high,
giving us hope to astound us.

5 Grateful, we come now by Christ's invitation clear spoken.
We seek the nourishment found in fruit crushed and bread broken,
Christ for us all!
Come, let us answer the call,
offering our lives as the token.

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Text Information

• First Line: O God of vision far greater than all human scheming
• Title: O God of Vision
• Author: Jane Parker Huber, 1926-2008
• Meter: 14.14.4.7.8.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2013
• Scripture:
  Psalm 145:9-10
  ;
  1 Corinthians 11:23-26
• Topic: Assurance; Call/Calling; Communion; Community; Continuing Revelation; Discernment; Diversity; Gathering; God's Presence; Gratitude; Holy Spirit; Hope; Invitation; Praise; Sacredness of Creation
• Copyright: © 1981 Jane Parker Huber (admin. Westminster John Knox Press)

Tune Information

• Name: LOBE DEN HERREN
• Arranger: Franklyn S. Weddle, 1905-1992
• Meter: 14.14.4.7.8.
• Key: G Major or modal
• Source: Stralsund Gesangbuch, 1665