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The Word (YC No 163)

The Word is always heard

In all creation’s story;

It is this self-same Word

Declaring ancient glory;

The Word already was

Before all time began;

The Word was there because

It dreamt a sacred plan.

 

The Word, the source of life,

Brings light to every person;

In darkness and in strife

This light will never weaken;

In every living soul

This light directs the way

To where we can be whole;

Where virtue comes to play.

 

In Jesus we behold

This Word in flesh. It’s human!

In him we see unfold

This Word of strong compassion;

Although he was passed by,

We’re caught in his embrace;

His life, we testify,

Grants to us ‘Grace on grace’.

 

We too are called to be

This Word of God to others;

Seek justice, dignity

For all our sisters, brothers;

As children of the light

Our voices may be heard

If we, with love, unite

And spread this wondrous Word.


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