Page 16 Make Poverty History: Give Thanks

Hymn Texts

Make Poverty History

How did it come to be?
Heart wrenching poverty,
disease and death?
It will be our world’s shame

if we cannot attain
justice to ease the pain
hope to ignite.

What must the nations do?
let hope be born anew,
relieve the debt!
Deal with the crippling yoke,
of which the prophets spoke,
let children live in hope,
set families free.

What must our nation do?
work for a trade review,
let trade be fair!
Deal with those laws that say
wealth must hold powerful sway,
put an end to that day,
let justice reign!

O God, let it now be
time for true equity,
actions, not words!
Give strength to all who seek
this evil to defeat;
let poverty retreat,
for this we pray.

Words © Norman E. Brookes

CCLI ID 5953350
Tune: Moscow Hymns & Psalms 29;

Australian HB and WOV 61.

Give Thanks

Give thanks, deep thanks, for each new day,

an offering from the Lord,

As each new moment comes our way,

it’s ours to be explored,

may it with Christian love be filled

in it Christ’s name adored.

Find faith, true faith, for each new day,

for challenge it will bring,

that tests our faith, our truth, our way,

our own best offering.

with faith we can life’s questions face,

and to them Christ’s light bring.

Find love, real love, for each new day,

it will God’s love require,

for human needs will come our way,

and crises near and far,

in these may Christ be seen afresh

when we through love empower.

Find hope, sure hope, for each new day,

hope makes the three complete,

for lives that demonstrate these marks

all hatred can defeat.

So let the word of Jesus speak,

as each new day we meet.

Words: Norman E. Brookes

CCLI Id 2924306

Tune: Sheltered Dale MHB 588

H & P 631.

Master Speak

Master, speak! For I am listening,

listening for your gracious word,

longing for your clear direction,

Master, let it now be heard.

I am listening, Lord, today,

speak, and guide me on my way.

Speak to me by name, O Master,

let me know it is to me;

speak, that I may follow faster,

with a step more firm and free.

Then I’ll know you'll lead the way,

into every future day.

Master, speak! Now break the silence,

speak, and I will do my part;

Master, speak! For you know fully

all the yearnings of my heart.

You know all my deepest need;

speak, and I’ll be blest indeed.

Master, speak; and make me ready,

when your voice is truly heard,

with obedience glad and steady

help me follow every word.

I am listening, Lord, today,

speak, and send me on my way.

Original words: Frances Ridley Havergal

(amended version) Norman E Brookes

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