Author: Margaret Clarkson Hymnal: The Presbyterian Hymnal #437 (1990) Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Lyrics: 1 Our cities cry to you, O God,
From out their pain and strife;
You made us for Yourself alone,
But we choose alien life.
Our goals are pleasure, gold, and power;
Injustice stalks our earth;
In vain we seek for rest, for joy,
For sense of human worth.
2 Yet still You walk our streets, O Christ!
We know Your presence here,
Where humble Christians love and serve
In godly grace and fear.
O Word made flesh, be seen in us!
May all we say and do
Affirm You God incarnate still
And turn sad hearts to You!
3 Your people are Your hands and feet
To serve Your world today,
Our lives, the book our cities read
To help them find your way.
O pour Your sovereign Spirit out
On heart and will and brain:
Inspire Your church with love and power
To ease our cities’ pain!
4 O healing Savior, Prince of Peace,
Salvation’s source and sum,
For You our broken cities cry:
O come, Lord Jesus, come!
With truth Your royal diadem,
With righteousness Your rod,
O come, Lord Jesus, bring to earth
The city of our God!
Scripture: Luke 19:41 Languages: English Tune Title: SALVATION
Our Cities Cry to You, O God