
Author: Shirley Erena Murray, b. 1931 Hymnal: Common Praise #447 (2000) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Lyrics: 1 God of freedom, God of justice,
God whose love is strong as death,
God who saw the dark of prison,
God who knew the price of faith:
touch our world of sad oppression
with your Spirit's healing breath.
2 Rid the earth of torture's terror,
God whose hands were nailed to wood;
hear the cries of pain and protest,
God who shed the tears and blood;
move in us the power of pity,
restless for the common good.
3 Make in us a captive conscience
quick to hear, to act, to plead;
make us truly sisters, brothers
of whatever race or creed:
teach us to be fully human,
open to each other's need. Topics: Peace and Justice Scripture: Hebrews 5:8 Languages: English Tune Title: RHUDDLAN
God of freedom, God of justice