Author: Brian Wren Meter: 11.10.11.10 Appears in 3 hymnals Topics: Year C Epiphany 7 Lyrics: 1 Spirit of Jesus, if I love my neighbor,
out of my knowledge, leisure, power or wealth,
open my mind to understand the anger
of helplessness that hates my power to help.
2 And if, when I have answered need with kindness,
my neighbor rises, wakened from despair,
open my heart to hear the cry of justice
that struggles for the changes that I fear.
3 If I am hugging safety or possessions,
uncurl my spirit, as your love prevails,
to join my neighbors, work for liberation,
and find my freedom at the mark of nails. Scripture: Romans 13:8-14 Used With Tune: BENJAMIN
Spirit of Jesus, If I Love My Neighbor