Author: Shirley Erena Murray Hymnal: Chalice Hymnal #656 (1995) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Topics: God's World Justice and Righteousness; Justice Lyrics: 1 God of freedom, God of justice,
you whose love is strong as death,
you who saw the dark of prison,
you who knew the price of faith--
touch our world of sad oppression
with your Spirit's healing breath.
2 Rid the earth of torture's terror,
you whose hands were nailed to wood;
hear the cries of pain and protest,
you who shed the tears and blood;
move in us the power of pity,
restless for the common good.
3 Make in us a captive conscience
quick to hear, to act, to plead;
make us truly sisters, brothers,
of whatever race or creed:
teach us to be fully human,
open to each other's need. Languages: English Tune Title: TREDEGAR
God of Freedom, God of Justice