Author: Shirley Erena Murray, 1931- Hymnal: Together in Song #668 (1999) Meter: 5.5.10 D Lyrics: 1 Touch the earth lightly,
use the earth gently,
nourish the life of the world in our care:
gift of great wonder,
ours to surrender,
trust for the children tomorrow will bear.
2 We who endanger,
who create hunger,
agents of death for all creatures that live,
we who would foster
clouds of disaster,
God of our planet, forestall and forgive!
3 Let there be greening,
birth from the burning,
water that blesses and air that is sweet,
health in God's garden,
hope in God's children,
regeneration that peace will complete.
4 God of all living,
God of all loving,
God of the seedling, the snow and the sun,
teach us, deflect us,
Christ re-connect us,
using us gently and making us one. Topics: Creation; Environment; General Petition; Healing; Hope; Humility; Intercession of the Church; Lord's Day; Peace of the World; Reconciliation; Unity of Humanity Scripture: Genesis 1:14-31 Languages: English Tune Title: TENDERNESS
Touch the earth lightly