Author: Brian Wren Hymnal: Chalice Hymnal #689 (1995) Meter: 8.9.8.5 First Line: We are not our own. Earth forms us Lyrics: 1 We are not our own. Earth forms us,
human leaves on nature's growing vine,
fruit of many generations,
seeds of life divine.
2 We are not alone. Earth names us:
past and present, peoples near and far,
family and friends and strangers
show us who we are.
3 Through a human life God finds us;
dying, living, love is fully known,
and in bread and wine reminds us:
we are not our own.
4 Therefore let us make thanksgiving,
and with justice, willing and aware,
give to earth, and all things living,
liturgies of care.
5 And if love's encounters lead us
on a way uncertain and unknown,
all the saints with prayer surround us:
We are not alone.
6 Let us be a house of welcome,
living stone upholding living stone,
gladly showing all our neighbors
we are not our own! Topics: God's World Unity of Creation; God's World Unity of Creation; Care of the Earth; Justice; Lord's Supper; Stewardship; Unity of Creation Languages: English Tune Title: YARNTON
We Are Not Our Own