Author: Ian Fraser (b. 1917) Hymnal: NCP1975 #8b (1975) Meter: 6.5.5.6.5.5 Person Name: Ian Fraser (b. 1917) Lyrics: 1 CHRIST, burning past all suns,
stars beneath thy feet like leaves on forest floor:
MAN, turning spaceward, shuns
knowledge incomplete, fevered to explore.
2 CHRIST, holding atoms in one
loom of light and power to weave creation's life:
MAN, moulding rocket, gun,
turns creation sour, plots dissolving strife.
3 CHRIST, festive in gay bird,
rush of river flood, joy on lovers' part:
YOUTH, restive, seek new word,
beat of life in blood, chill of death in heart.
4 CHRIST, humble on our side,
snatching death's grim keys, ending Satan's scope:
WE gamble on our guide,
inch our gains of peace, work a work of hope. Topics: God--in Jesus Christ Hope of the World; Sin and Salvation Languages: English Tune Title: TORPHINS
CHRIST, burning past all suns