Our pastor had this in the bulletin today, and his sermon was about Earth conservation, which we enjoyed. I thought it was something to remember for every day. Not meant to start a controversial discussion by any means....just a thought... Something for us all to think about, regardless of what your faith or beliefs are.
The Earth is the Lord's
(a Welsh Folk Hymn)
Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, 2001
Creation reminds us, oh God, of your love
By grace we are learning, as year leads to year
We're called to be Stewards, Your caretakers here.
Your rainforests nurture the world that we share
Your wetlands give animals shelter and care
Your coral reefs cradle the life of the sea
YOu've shown us in love what your good world can be.
Too often, Oh God, we abuse your good Earth
WE fail to remember it's beauty and worth
WE take from creation much more than we need
We threaten your world through indifference and greed
May we be good stewards of all that You give
Protecting creation wherever we live
May we be a church that renews and restores
And lovingly cares for this Earth that is yours.
The Earth is the Lord's
(a Welsh Folk Hymn)
Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, 2001
Creation reminds us, oh God, of your love
By grace we are learning, as year leads to year
We're called to be Stewards, Your caretakers here.
Your rainforests nurture the world that we share
Your wetlands give animals shelter and care
Your coral reefs cradle the life of the sea
YOu've shown us in love what your good world can be.
Too often, Oh God, we abuse your good Earth
WE fail to remember it's beauty and worth
WE take from creation much more than we need
We threaten your world through indifference and greed
May we be good stewards of all that You give
Protecting creation wherever we live
May we be a church that renews and restores
And lovingly cares for this Earth that is yours.
