Chalice Hymnal ‎#666

666. The Voice of God is Calling

1 The voice of God is calling
to women and to men;
the voice once heard in Zion,
resounds on earth again:
whom shall I send to succor
my people in their need?
Whom shall I send to loosen
the bonds of shame and greed?

2 I hear my people crying
in slum and mine and mill;
no field or mart is silent,
no city street is still.
I see my people falling
in darkness and despair.
Whom shall I send to shatter
the fetters which they bear?

3 We heed, O God, your summons,
and answer: Here are we!
Send us upon your errand,
let us your servants be.
Our strength is dust and ashes,
our years a passing hour,
But you can use our weakness
to magnify your power.

4 From ease and plenty save us;
from pride of place absolve;
purge us of low desire;
lift us to high resolve;
take us, and make us holy;
teach us your will and way.
Speak, and behold! we answer;
command, and we obey!

Text Information

• First Line: The voice of God is calling
• Title: The Voice of God is Calling
• Author: John Haynes Holmes (1913, alt.)
• Meter: 76.76D
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1995
• Topic: God's World: Justice and Righteousness; Cities; Commitment; Discipleship; God: Righteousness; Justice; Men; Righteousness; Women

Tune Information

• Name: MEIRIONYDD
• Composer: William Lloyd (1840)
• Meter: 76.76D
• Key: D Major