Divine life

Lord God, whose Spirit drives us out

Lord God, whose Spirit drives us out
Beyond convention's rules and laws
To walk on water for your cause
And test what faith is all about:
Nerve us for risks the Spirit asks,
Strange venturing and daunting tasks.

Lord God, whose Spirit advocates
Structure and form which will endure
That generations may secure
Gains which past faithfulness creates:
Order our ways that we may find
Order consistent with your mind...

Firm boughs and moving sap entwine
To make true branches of the Vine!

Selah.

Words: Ian M Fraser (born 1917) © 1994 Stainer & Bell Ltd.