Author: Shirley Erena Murray Hymnal: One in Faith #865 (2015) Meter: 11.10.11.10 with refrain Topics: Social Justice First Line: For ev'ryone born, a place at the table Refrain First Line: And God will delight when we are creators Lyrics: 1 For ev'ryone born, a place at the table,
For ev'ryone born, clean water and bread,
A shelter, a space, a safe place for growing,
For ev'ryone born, a star overhead,
Refrain:
And God will delight when we are creators
Of justice and joy, compassion and peace:
Yes, God will delight when we are creators
Of justice, justice and joy.
2 For woman and man, a place at the table,
Revising the roles, deciding the share,
With wisdom and grace, dividing the power,
For woman and man, a system that's fair, [Refrain]
3 For young and for old, a place at the table,
A voice to be heard, a part in the song,
The hands of a child in hands that are wrinkled,
For young and for old, the right to belong, [Refrain]
4 For just and unjust, a place at the table,
Abuser, abused, with need to forgive,
In anger, in hurt, a mindset of mercy,
For just and unjust, a new way to live, [Refrain]
5 For ev'ryone born, a place at the table,
To live without fear, and simply to be,
To work, to speak out, to witness and worship,
For ev'ryone born, the right to be free, [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: A PLACE AT THE TABLE
A Place at the Table
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