Author: Shirley Erena Murray, 1931- Hymnal: CPWI Hymnal #560 (2010) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Lyrics: 1 Great God of earth and heaven
whose Spirit is our breath,
at Christmas-time born human,
at Easter shared our death;
all-generous, all loving,
in whom all beauty thrives -
forgive your sons and daughters
the comfort of our lives.
2 While refugees go homeless
and die before they live,
while children have no future -
our apathy forgive!
Where hope fades to depression,
despair erodes the soul,
restore in us a passion
to make the broken whole.
3 Where hunger kills your people,
injustice cries aloud,
while weapons grow more lethal
and only power stands proud -
God of our flesh and fiber,
whose mercy does not cease,
implant your mind within us,
create a world for peace! Topics: General Hymns The Christian Life Languages: English Tune Title: AURELIA
Great God of earth and heaven