Author: Shirley Erena Murray Hymnal: New Hymns of Hope #168 Meter: 6.7.6.7.6.6.6.6 Hymnal Title: New Hymns of Hope First Line: Now thank we all our God Lyrics: ` Now thank we all our God
for lives beloved and cherished,
the brave who faced the flames,
the young and old who perished,
for those who fight the fires
that sear our country's soul,
for all who give relief
to comfort and make whole.
1 No tears can stem this grief
through outback, town or city,
yet as disaster strikes,
we share a common pity,
where hearts and hands can help
to build or recreate,
our nation stands as one
to mourn our people's fate.
3 Our lives are held in trust,
O God of our believing,
and we who still are spared,
owe duty to the grieving,
for everyone is kin
when all can feel this pain,
as families are gone
and shattered ones remain.
4 Now thank we all our God
for courage meeting danger,
when selfless spirits fight
for mate or helpless stranger,
when wind and bushfire flare
and terror grips our faith,
compassion keeps us strong,
through tragedy and death.
Languages: English
Now Thank We All Our God (Bushfire Memorial Hymn)