Author: David Mowbray, b. 1938 Hymnal: Worship (3rd ed.) #556 (1986) Meter: 6.6.6.6.8.8 Lyrics: 1 Lord of our growing years,
With us from infancy,
Laughter and quick-dried tears,
Freshness and energy:
Your grace surrounds us all our days--
For all your gifts we bring our praise.
2 Lord of our strongest years,
Stretching our youthful pow'rs,
Lovers and pioneers
When all the world seems ours:
Your grace surrounds us all our days--
For all your gifts we bring our praise.
3 Lord of our middle years,
Giver of steadfastness,
Courage that perseveres
When there is small success:
Your grace surrounds us all our days--
For all your gifts we bring our praise.
4 Lord of our older years,
Steep though the road may be,
Rid us of foolish fears,
Bring us serenity:
Your grace surrounds us all our days--
For all your gifts we bring our praise.
5 Lord of our closing years,
Always your promise stands;
Hold us, when death appears,
Safely within your hands:
Your grace surrounds us all our days--
For all your gifts we bring our praise. Topics: Funeral; Marriage; Brotherhood and Sisterhood; Community; Courage; Death; Family Life; Grace; Growth; New Year; Praise; Seasons; Time; Unity Languages: English Tune Title: LITTLE CORNARD
Lord of Our Growing Years