Author: Shirley Erena Murray (b. 1931) Meter: 11.10.11.10 with refrain Appears in 13 hymnals Scripture: 1 John 3:18 First Line: For everyone born, a place at the table Lyrics: 1 For everyone born, a place at the table,
for everyone born, clean water and bread,
a shelter, a space, a safe place for growing,
for everyone born, a star overhead,
Refrain:
And God will delight
when we are creators of justice and joy,
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 mind-set of mercy,
for just and unjust, a new way to live, [Refrain]
5 For everyone born, a place at the table,
to live without fear, and simply to be,
to work, to speak out, to witness and worship,
for everyone born, the right to be free, [Refrain] Topics: The Church Celebrates Family, Friendship, and Marriage; The Church Celebrates Holy Communion; Holy Communion; Social Concern; Stages of Life Used With Tune: A PLACE AT THE TABLE
And God will delight
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