Songs of Grace ‎#63

63. God, Bless the Poet's Heart and Hand

God, bless the poet’s heart and hand, creating songs of faith and praise;
Yet may each writer understand our words cannot contain your ways.

God, bless the ones who boldly dare to let the scriptures be their guide;
Yet may no one of us declare that you are always on our side.

God, bless the ones who teach and learn, who seek the truth by which to live;
Yet show us: Knowledge cannot earn the love that only you can give.

God, bless the ones who daily lead your churches, cities, nations, too;
Yet may these leaders humbly see their need to serve and follow you.

In Christ we daily live and grow; your Spirit guides us by your grace.
A mirrored image now we know; yet one day we’ll see face to face.

Text Information

• First Line: God bless the poet's heart and hand, creating songs of faith and praise
• Title: God, Bless the Poet's Heart and Hand
• Author: Carolyn Winfrey Gillette (2007)
• Meter: LM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2007
• Scripture:
  1 Corinthians 13:12
  ;
  1 John 1:8
  ;
  1 Peter 5:5
  ;
  2 Corinthians 5:16-17
  ;
  2 Timothy 3:16
  ;
  Ephesians 2:7-10
  ;
  Exodus 3:14
  ;
  Job 38:1-39:30
  ;
  John 3:8
  ;
  John 16:13
  ;
  Luke 4:20-30
  ;
  Psalm 96:1-13
  ;
  Psalm 119:105
• Topic: Life in Christ; Worship
• Copyright: Copyright © 2007 by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette. All rights reserved

Tune Information

• Name: TALLIS' CANON
• Composer: Thomas Tallis (c1561)
• Meter: LM
• Key: G Major