Giver of Life

Giver of Life,
in the midst of a plundered earth
We groan with creation
Have mercy on us

Giver of Life,
In the midst of poisoned water
We groan with creation
Have mercy on us

Giver of Life,
in the midst of polluted air
we groan with creation
Have mercy on us

Giver of Life,
in the midst of mountains of waste
we groan with creation
Have mercy on us

Giver of Life,
in the midst of a world of war
we groan with creation
Have mercy on us

Giver of Life,
we who are made in the image of God have gone astray
and creation groans with us
Have mercy on us

from Worshipping Ecumenically, WCC Publications