GC 882 - Marty Haugen
Lyrics
Refrain
Healer of our ev'ry ill, light of each tomorrow,
give us peace beyond our fear, and hope beyond our sorrow.
Healer of our ev'ry ill, light of each tomorrow,
give us peace beyond our fear, and hope beyond our sorrow.
Verse 1
You who know our fears and sadness,
Grace us with your peace and gladness,
Spirit of all comfort: fill our hearts.
You who know our fears and sadness,
Grace us with your peace and gladness,
Spirit of all comfort: fill our hearts.
Verse 2
In the pain and joy beholding,
How your grace is still unfolding,
Give us all your vision: God of love.
In the pain and joy beholding,
How your grace is still unfolding,
Give us all your vision: God of love.
Verse 3
Give us strength to love each other,
Ev'ry sister, ev'ry brother,
Spirit of all kindness: be our guide.
Give us strength to love each other,
Ev'ry sister, ev'ry brother,
Spirit of all kindness: be our guide.
Verse 4
You who know each thought and feeling,
Teach us all your way of healing,
Spirit of compassion: fill each heart.
You who know each thought and feeling,
Teach us all your way of healing,
Spirit of compassion: fill each heart.
Text: Marty Haugen, b.1950, © 1987, GIA Publications, Inc.