63. God, Bless the Poet's Heart and Hand
God, bless the poet’s heart and hand, creating songs of faith and praise;
Yet may each writer understand our words cannot contain your ways.
God, bless the ones who boldly dare to let the scriptures be their guide;
Yet may no one of us declare that you are always on our side.
God, bless the ones who teach and learn, who seek the truth by which to live;
Yet show us: Knowledge cannot earn the love that only you can give.
God, bless the ones who daily lead your churches, cities, nations, too;
Yet may these leaders humbly see their need to serve and follow you.
In Christ we daily live and grow; your Spirit guides us by your grace.
A mirrored image now we know; yet one day we’ll see face to face.
| Text Information | |
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| First Line: | God bless the poet's heart and hand, creating songs of faith and praise |
| Title: | God, Bless the Poet's Heart and Hand |
| Original Language: | English |
| Author: | Carolyn Winfrey Gillette (2007) |
| Publication Date: | 2007 |
| Meter: | LM |
| Scripture: | 1 Corinthians 13:12; 1 John 1:8; 1 Peter 5:5; 2 Corinthians 5:16-17; 2 Timothy 3:16; Ephesians 2:7-10; Exodus 3:14; Job 38:1 - 39:30; John 3:8; John 16:13; Luke 4:20-30; Psalm 96:1-13; Psalm 119:105 |
| Topic: | Life in Christ; Worship |
| Language: | English |
| Copyright: | Copyright © 2007 by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette. All rights reserved |
| Tune Information | |
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| Name: | TALLIS' CANON |
| Composer: | Thomas Tallis |
| Meter: | LM |
| Key: | G Major |
