Author: Carl P. Daw, Jr., 1944- Hymnal: Community of Christ Sings #61 (2013) Meter: 10.10.10.10 with refrain First Line: When we seek language to praise you, O God Refrain First Line: Infinite Intimate, unbounded Friend Lyrics: 1 When we seek language to praise you, O God,
all we can utter seems stale, tame, or odd.
Tongue-tied and word-lost, we struggle to find
phrases that slight neither heart, soul, nor mind:
Refrain:
Infinite Intimate, unbounded Friend,
cosmic Companion who loves without end,
nearer than heartbeat, more subtle than breath,
keener than insight, and stronger than death.
2 Steadfastly loving, you gave us your Word,
living among us on earth, seen and heard,
teacher and healer whose promise came true,
dying and rising to make all things new. [Refrain]
3 To be our guardian, supporter, and guide,
you sent your Spirit to stay by our side,
source of community, wellspring of prayer,
power to strengthen, and courage to dare. [Refrain] Topics: God Mystery of; God Names of; God's Love; Holy Spirit; Jesus Christ's Life; New Life in Christ; Praise; Trinity Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:16-17 Languages: English Tune Title: PERICHORESIS
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