Faith That Lets Us Sing ‎#4

4. A Fox Has a Den

1 A fox has a den,
a bird has a nest,
yet Jesus the Christ
had no place to rest,
save for a manger
in dim, dusty room,
an old, rugged cross,
a newly-made tomb.

2 Now risen, Christ walks
the streets of our town,
befriending the poor
wherever they’re found,
sharing the trials
of those without homes,
and bearing their pain
in feeling alone.

3 How can we leave you,
Christ, there with the poor,
to share in the life
that they must endure?
Here in our hearts there
is room! Be our guest!
Christ said, “I can’t come
without all the rest.

4 “When I was hungry,
you saw I was fed;
with no place to sleep,
you gave me a bed.
You were good neighbors
when I had no home,
now welcome the least,
my loved ones, my own.”

5 Compassionate Christ,
forgive us, we pray,
that we have ignored
the poor in this way.
Give us your vision
to see in each face
a neighbor in need
of our love and grace.

Text Information

• First Line: A fox has a den
• Title: A Fox Has a Den
• Author: Mary Nelson Keithahn (2003, rev. 2004)
• Meter: 55.55 D
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2017
• Scripture:
  Matthew 8:20
  ;
  Matthew 25:40
  ;
  Luke 9:58
• Notes: The tune was named for President Jimmy Carter in recognition of his work with Habitat for Humanity.

Tune Information

• Name: CARTER'S TUNE
• Composer: John D. Horman (2003)
• Meter: 55.55 D
• Key: C Major
• Source: Faith That Lets Us Sing
• Copyright: Wayne Leupold Editions, Inc.