More precious than all sacred books
Are you, Lord Christ, the Living Word.
You speak God's life, but who will hear
When we would fight — pride as our sword
........God is our Maker. God is Love.
........God sends us courage from above.
O Saviour, Friend, we must repent,
But who knows how, where to begin?
Open our ears to heed your voice
Before we break your heart again.
........God is our Maker. God is Love.
........God sends us courage from above.
Should we not love as you love us
And drink that Cup which would not pass,
Nail all our wants upon the Cross,
And in you find our needs surpassed?
........God is our Maker. God is Love.
........God sends us courage from above.
Lest idle fears become false gods,
We will trust God, fear no one else;
Return to Christ with every breath
By loving neighbours as ourselves.
........God is our Maker. God is Love.
........God sends us courage from above.
Copyright © 2006 by Vincent Uher
Suggested tunes: Old 113th, alt., St. Catherine, Ryburn (Norman Cocker)
