Does the God who Lived a Human ...? (Durham 2)

Creation window at St Oswald's Durham

During the last term as a visiting fellow at St John’s College, Durham the issue of climate change emerged in several contexts. This hymn has its roots in a conversation with a very convicted theologian who has deep concerns for the next generation. I am indebted to her for these ideas which follow very appropriately from my last post ‘As Mighty Glaciers recede' 

Does the God who Lived a Human    (Durham 2)

(Recommended tune:Through the Night of Doubt and Sorrow 8.7 D)

Does the God who lived a human,

weep with anger, weep with rage,

at the sweep of gross injustice 

in this money-driven age?

Wealth and arrogance are forcing

powerless people to the brink;

such as those who live in terror

that their homes and fields will sink.

Add to that the lies and falsehoods 

in our corridors of power: 

Lord of justice, cause your people 

to rise up in this dark hour.

Seeking truth and resolutely 

challenging both lies and wealth  

that are careless of resources,

or strip others of their health. 

Listen now to children’s wisdom,

many of whom recognise

that unless we change our lifestyle

earth is facing its demise .

If we strive more for your vision

of an earth where love and care

guide the actions of its people,

hope can flower and rout despair.

So, bring hope, O great Creator,

let the planet’s saving be

hastened by your Holy Spirit,

calling leaders, calling me.

Other Care of our Planet hymns and songs on this blog can be found HERE