New Hymns of Hope ‎#177

177. On This Good Earth

On this good earth, God's generous creation,
all people have the right to live and share,
and when our footprint marks a mindful measure,
one step is taken for the world's repair.

In this good earth that crumbles in our fingers
we plant the food for more than present need:
the health and hope of future generations
lies in our care of water, air and seed.

On this good earth where famine stalks the hungry,
where drought is death and starving creatures cry,
we pray to God for will to use more wisely
the power we wield, when all of life might die.

On this good earth that pulses with life's rhythm,
we pray for greening of another spring,
and learn the cost of wasting God's abundance
when we are careless of its nourishing.

From every land, let voices rise in worship
to thank our God for marvels given birth,
the gifts of life in bounty and in beauty,
our privilege to care for this good earth.

Text Information

• First Line: On this good earth, God's generous creation
• Title: On This Good Earth
• Author: Shirley Erena Murray
• Meter: Irregular
• Language: English
• Scripture:
  Psalm 24:1-2
  ;
  Genesis 2:1-9
• Topic: Earth Day
• Copyright: Words © 2009 Hope Publishing Company

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