Author: Carolyn Winfrey Gillette Hymnal: Songs of Grace #63 (2009) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:16-17 First Line: God bless the poet's heart and hand, creating songs of faith and praise Lyrics: 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.
Topics: Life in Christ; Worship Languages: English Tune Title: TALLIS' CANON
God, Bless the Poet's Heart and Hand