The Love of God Engages

Lyrics as Poetry

The love of God engages;
we cannot stand aside.
The word of God enfleshes,
and in us would reside.
For pity without justice
is empty, hopeless thing.
We’re called to wholesome action
as freedom’s songs we sing.

It’s not enough to pity
when children have no bread,
for faith must work for changes,
create God’s day instead.
The miracles of Jesus
were signs of promise true,
were signs of God’s intention
of heaven and earth made new.

We’re called to see our neighbour,
rejoice with new-found friend,
to work for peace and justice,
see ancient evils end.
“The work of God,” said Jesus,
is now your work to share.
The Spirit will give power
to choose, to will, to dare.”

Words by
Walter FarquharsonCopyright © 2023 by Walter Farquharson
Administered by Hope Publishing Company
Carol Stream, Illinois • USA