Hymns by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette

God, we have heard it, sounding in the silence:
News of the children lost to this world's violence.
Children of promise! Then without a warning,
Loved ones are mourning.

Jesus, you came to bear our human sorrow;
You came to give us hope for each tomorrow.
You are our life, Lord God's own love revealing.
We need your healing!

Heal us from giving weapons any glory;
Help us, O Prince of Peace, to hear your story;
Help us resist the evil all around here;
May love abound here!

By your own Spirit, give your church a clear voice;
In this world's violence, help us make a new choice.
Help us to witness to the joy your peace brings,
Until your world sings!

Tune: Johann Crüger (or Crueger), 1640 ("Ah, Holy Jesus")  (MIDI)
Text: Copyright © 1999 by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette. All rights reserved.
Email: bcgillette@comcast.net     New Hymns: www.carolynshymns.com/

Permission is granted for free use of this hymn in worship.

This hymn is part of an ecumenical collection of educational, worship and practical action resources for churches to end gun violence, available as free downloads on the national Presbyterian Church (USA) web site.

See also God of Mercy, You Have Shown Us.

Contact: bcgillette@comcast.net
www.carolynshymns.com/god_we_have_heard_it.html

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