Author: Fred Kaan Hymnal: Voices United #678 (1996) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Topics: The Church in the World Commitment: Peace and Justice; Brotherhood/Sisterhood; Challenge; Christian Experience; Christian Perfecction; Church Education; Commitment; Creation; Duty; Freedom; God Images; Healing; Hope; Humility; Justice; Love for Others; Ministry; Peace (World); Race Relations; Reconciliation; Service; Social Concerns; Stewardship; Unity; World; Zeal; Advent 1 Year A; Advent 2 Year A; Baptism of Jesus Year A; Proper 11 Year A; All Saints Year B; Epiphany 7 Year C; Epiphany 9 Year C; Epiphany Last/Transfig. Year C; Easter 5 Year C; Easter 6 Year C; Thanksgiving Year C; New Year Year ABC; New Year Year ABC Lyrics: 1 For the healing of the nations,
God, we pray with one accord;
for a just and equal sharing
of the things that earth affords.
To a life of love in action
help us rise and pledge our word.
2 Lead us forward into freedom,
from despair your world release;
that, redeemed from war and hatred,
all may come and go in peace.
Show us how through care and goodness
fear will die and hope increase.
3 All that kills abundant living,
let it from the earth be banned;
pride of status, race or schooling,
dogmas that obscure your plan.
In our common quest for justice
may we hallow life's brief span.
4 You, Creator God, have written
your great name on humankind;
for our growing in your likeness
bring the life of Christ to mind,
that by our response and service
earth its destiny may find. Languages: English Tune Title: WESTMINSTER ABBEY
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