Author: Mary Nelson Keithahn Hymnal: The Song Lingers On #7 (2003) Meter: 9.8.9.8.9.8.9.7 Scripture: Amos 5:21-24 Lyrics: We praise you, God of all creation,and bow before you, Holy One!We clap our hands in celebrationfor all the wonders you have done.Yet as we sing with merry voices,and play our instruments with glee,we know you mourn our selfish choices,weep at our hypocrisy. When pious prayers, pretentious giving,and faithful vows that we declaredo not result in faithful livingor in a willingness to share,then silence all our noisy singingand let our psalms and praises cease,until we come before you bringinggifts of justice, love, and peace.Let judgment roll down like pure waters,and righteousness flow like a streamrestoring us as sons and daughters,empowering us to live your dream,a dream of people with a visionthat peace and justice will prevail,of people faithful to their mission,trusting love will never fail. Topics: Peace and Justice Hypocriisy Tune Title: KARAMCHAND
We Praise You, God of All Creation