Author: Brian Wren, b. 1936 Hymnal: RitualSong #539 (1996) Hymnal Title: RitualSong First Line: Dust and ashes touch our face Refrain First Line: Take us by the hand and lead us Lyrics: 1 Dust and ashes touch our face,
mark our failure and our falling.
Holy Spirit, come, walk with us tomorrow,
take us as disciples,
washed and wakened by your calling.
Refrain:
Take us by the hand and lead us,
lead us through the desert sands,
bring us living water,
Holy Spirit, come.
2 Dust and ashes soil our hands -
greed of market, pride of nation.
Holy Spirit, come, walk with us tomorrow,
as we pray and struggle
through the meshes of oppression. [Refrain]
3 Dust and ashes choke our tongue
in the wasteland of depression.
Holy Spirit, come, walk with us tomorrow,
through all gloom and grieving
to the paths of resurrection. [Refrain] Topics: Ash Wednesday; Ash Wednesday; Conversion; Discipleship; Holy Spirit; Justice; Penance; Petition; Repentance; Social Concern Scripture: John 4:10-15 Languages: English Tune Title: [Dust and ashes touch our face]
Dust and Ashes