Author: Fred Kaan, b. 1929 Hymnal: RitualSong #959 (1996) Meter: 8.7.8.7 with refrain Hymnal Title: RitualSong First Line: As you came to earth in Jesus Lyrics: Refrain:
God of Eve and God of Mary,
God of love and mother earth,
Thank you for the ones who with us
Shared their life and gave us birth.
1 As you came to earth in Jesus,
So you come to us today;
You are present in the caring
That prepares us for life's way. [Refrain]
2 Thank you, that the Church, our Mother,
Gives us bread and fills our cup,
And the comfort of the Spirit
Warms our hearts and lifts us up. [Refrain]
3 Thank you for belonging, shelter,
Bonds of friendship, ties of blood,
And for those who have no children,
Yet are parents under God. [Refrain]
4 God of Eve and God of Mary,
Christ our brother, human Son.
Spirit, caring like a mother,
Take our love and make us one. [Refrain] Topics: Family Life; Family Life; Friendship; Holy Family; Jesus Christ; Life; Love for God; Parent; Parenthood; Petition; Thanksgiving; Trinity Sunday; Unity Languages: English Tune Title: FARRELL
God of Eve and God of Mary