67. God, You Give Us Recreation

God, you give us recreation, rest and play when work is through,
Game and sport and celebration, times that challenge and renew.
In the days we spend together, in the feasts that we prepare,
In the times of joy and laughter, may we know your loving care.

Yet, O Lord, we see you crying for the ones who know no rest,
For your children, hungry, dying, for the homeless and oppressed.
May we, as your sons and daughters, share with open heart and hand,
Till your justice flows like water to the poor throughout the land.

Bless, O Christ, our gifts of caring, for we know without a doubt:
Soup and bread are made for sharing, hands are made for reaching out.
Even in our times of playing, may we keep the vision clear:
Keep us serving, loving, praying, welcoming your kingdom here.

Text Information
First Line: God, you give us recreation, rest and play when work is through
Title: God, You Give Us Recreation
Author: Carolyn Winfrey Gillette (2000)
Meter: 8.7.8.7 D
Language: English
Publication Date: 2000
Scripture: ; ; ; ; ; ; ;
Topic: Mission; Nation/National Holidays; Recreation
Copyright: Copyright © 2000 by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette. All rights reserved
Tune Information
Name: IN BABILONE
Arranger: Julius Röntgen (1855-1933) (1906)
Meter: 8.7.8.7 D
Key: G Major
Source: Dutch melody



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