Author: Ruth Duck Hymnal: Voices Together #734 (2020) Meter: 8.5.8.5 D with refrain Topics: Peace and Justice Lyrics: 1 For those with whom our lives are bound,
hear our prayer, O God.
And those we name in silence, sound,
hear our prayer, O God.
2 For all who grieve and all who fear,
hear our prayer, O God.
For all who wait as death draws near,
hear our prayer, O God.
Refrain:
Holy Healer, your people call your name.
Send your Spirit. Hear our prayer.
Holy Healer, your people call your name.
Send your Spirit. Hear our prayer.
3 For all who search for righteousness,
hear our prayer, O God.
And live the faith that they confess,
hear our prayer, O God.
4 For all who labor without end,
hear our prayer, O God.
For all who, lonely, seek a friend,
hear our prayer, O God. [Refrain]
5 That peace may come in our own day,
hear our prayer, O God.
That your blest word may light our way,
hear our prayer, O God.
6 Your name be hallowed far and wide,
hear our prayer, O God.
Your reign of justice long abide!
Hear our prayer, O God. [Refrain] Scripture: Matthew 5:3-12 Tune Title: ALL WHO LABOR
For Those with Whom Our Lives Are Bound