THROUGH DEVASTATING STORMS

THROUGH DEVASTATING STORMS

#ArtOfHymning #Hymn #HymnsRetuned #FrosMusic
#CarolynWinfreyGillette

Tune: CALL TO CHRISTIANS
Meter: 6 6 8 4
Text: carolyn Winfrey Gillette, 2021
Music: Fr. J. Roel Lungay, 1994
Piano Arr: TQ Solis, Jr.
Producer: Meo Mascariñas

1
Through devastating storms, through times of heat and drought,
through fire and flood, creation mourns and so cries out.

2
As hot and cold extremes cause overwhelming need,
the earth bears witness to the cost of human greed.

3
We're always wanting more; we spend and build and buy.
To meet our wants, we hurt the poor — till many die.

4
The world that we have built is one we can't sustain,
and all around us, God's creation cries in pain.

5
Creator, by your grace, you give the gift of life —
You entered into time and space in Jesus Christ.

6
Your Spirit makes us strong to tend and heal and lift —
and helps us see creation as a sacred gift.

7
There's no time left to wait! May we be bold to give.
May we plant trees and advocate and gently live —

8
God, as we love the earth and love each other, too,
may we bring hope and healing to this world with you.

Biblical References: Romans 8:22-25; Isaiah 58:6-10; Luke 16:19-31; John 3:16; 1 John 4:7-21
Text: Copyright © 2021 by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette. All rights reserved. Used by permission
Music: CALL TO CHRISTIANS; Fr. J. Roel Lungay, 1994