God of Creation

Herzliebster Jesu 11.11.11.5 (“Ah, Holy Jesus”)

God of creation, We have seen the horror—
Great devastation, Overwhelming sorrow!
Hear now your people— Homes and loved ones taken—
Feeling forsaken.

Christ of compassion, You who calmed the rough sea—
Hurricane crashing, We prayed for your mercy!
Comfort your people! Hold them close, now giving
Hope for their living.

Give to your children Food to end their hunger,
Clean water’s blessing, News of those they long for!
And by your Spirit, Use our gifts and labors
To help our neighbors.

Biblical references: Genesis 1, Psalm 13, Matthew 8:23-27, 25:31-46; Luke 10:25-37
Tune: Johann Cruger, 1640
Text: Copyright © 2005 by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette. All rights reserved.

Carolyn Winfrey Gillette gives permission for the hymn’s free use by churches that support the relief efforts of Church World Service.

Carolyn Winfrey Gillette is the co-pastor of the Limestone Presbyterian Church in Wilmington, Delaware and author of Gifts of Love: New Hymns for Today's Worship is a collection of 45 new hymns published by Geneva Press. A complete list of her 150+ hymns with a lectionary index can be found at http://www.carolynshymns.com/.
Email: bcgillette@comcast.net

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