298. Wake, Now, My Senses

1 Wake, now, my senses, and hear the earth call;
feel the deep power of being in all;
keep, with the web of creation your vow,
giving, receiving as love shows us how.

2 Wake, now, my reason, reach out to the new;
join with each pilgrim who quests for the true;
honor the beauty and wisdom of time;
suffer thy limit, and praise the sublime.

3 Wake, now, compassion, give heed to the cry;
voices of suffering fill the wide sky;
take as your neighbor both stranger and friend,
praying and striving their hardship to end.

4 Wake, now, my conscience, with justice thy guide;
join with all people whose rights are denied;
take not for granted a privileged place;
God’s love embraces the whole human race.

5 Wake, now, my vision of ministry clear;
brighten my pathway with radiance here;
mingle my calling with all who will share;
work toward a planet transformed by our care.

Text Information
First Line: Wake now, my senses, and hear the earth call
Title: Wake, Now, My Senses
Author: Thomas J. S. Mikelson, 1936-
Meter: 10.10.10.10.
Language: English
Publication Date: 1993
Topic: Humanist Teachings: The Life of Integrity; Interdependent Web; Ministry (1 more...)
Tune Information
Name: SLANE
Harmonizer: Carlton R. Young, 1926-
Meter: 10.10.10.10.
Key: E♭ Major
Source: Traditional Irish melody
Copyright: Harm. renewal © 1992 Abingdon Press



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