Author: Shirley Erena Murray Hymnal: FWS #2059 (2001) Meter: 5.5.5.4 D First Line: I am your mother Lyrics: 1 I am your mother:
Do not neglect me!
Children, protect me—
I need your trust;
my breath is your breath,
my death is your death,
ashes to ashes,
dust into dust.
2 I am your nurture:
Do not destroy me!
Love and enjoy me,
savor my fruit;
my good is your good,
my food is your food,
water and flower,
branches and root.
3 I am your lodging:
Do not abuse me!
Tenderly use me,
soothing my scars;
my health is your health,
my wealth is your wealth,
shining with promise,
set among stars.
4 God is our maker:
Do not deny God,
challenge, defy God,
threaten this place;
life is to cherish,—
care, or we perish!
I am your mother,—
tears on my face. Topics: The Glory of the Triune God Creation Languages: English Tune Title: EARTH PRAYER
I Am Your Mother (Earth Prayer)