New Hymn for Our Time

O God of Love

(Tune: Finlandia – Jean Sibelius)

Meter: 10.10.10.10.10.10.

1. O God of love, we cry to you these days
Pleading for mercy as we face the graves
Of loved ones lost to the dark mystery.
From all pandemics, O God set us free.
Refrain:
O God of love, may your compassion abound
As we cry out with loud lamenting sounds.

2. O God of love, guide those who heal us now
Doctors and nurses who will show us how
To preserve life binding up all our wounds
Give them your power to deliver us soon.
Refrain:
O God of love, may your compassion abound
As we cry out with loud lamenting sounds.

3. We cannot breathe without your Spirit’s lead.
Show us the way through this dark disarray.
As we cry out attend our deep lament.
Embrace us with your loving presence.
Refrain:
O God of love, may your compassion abound
As we cry out with loud lamenting sounds.

Text: Copyright @2020 by Kenn Storck
May be used with permission - kennstorck@gmail.com
July 10, 2020
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