Author: Brian Wren Hymnal: The New Century Hymnal #590 (1995) Meter: 11.10.11.10 Lyrics: 1 Spirit of Jesus, if I love my neighbor,
out of my knowledge, leisure, power or wealth,
open my mind to understand the anger
of helplessness that hates my power to help.
2 And if, when I have answered need with kindness,
my neighbor rises, wakened from despair,
open my heart to hear the cry of justice
that struggles for the changes that I fear.
3 If I am hugging safety or possessions,
uncurl my spirit, as your love prevails,
to join my neighbors, work for liberation,
and find my freedom at the mark of nails. Topics: Confession of Sin; Freedom and Liberation Spiritual; Holy Spirit Illuminator; Justice and Peace; Year A Proper 18; Year C Epiphany 7 Scripture: Romans 13:8-14 Languages: English Tune Title: BENJAMIN
Spirit of Jesus, If I Love My Neighbor