a psalm of praise (after Psalm 96)
Sing, sing a new song to our God!
Sing, sing a new song, all the earth!
Sing with praise, with thanks for this hope;
proclaim the grace of God, day after day,
declare it far and wide, the shining Divine glory,
sing with all peoples what the Holy is and had done!
Sing, sing a new song to our God!
Sing, sing a new song, all the earth!
Holy One is marvellous, wondrous, worthy of praise;
above all, most worthy of our love and honour, Holy One.
Creator – Wisdom – Spirit breathed life into being:
sing with all that lives the shining splendour of our God!
Sing, sing a new song to our God!
Sing, sing a new song, all the earth!
Families and nations, sing your loyalty to Holy One,
worship with your all, the source of life and love.
Holy One will look on all with equal love,
Holy One offers welcome: let us sing, let us sing!
Sing, sing a new song to our God!
Sing, sing a new song, all the earth!
The heavens resound with joy, the earth with gladness;
the seas sing fathoms deep, the earth reaches high;
mountains, forests, birds fly high;
dolphins, starfish, coral dance below.
Sing, sing a new song to our God!
Sing, sing a new song, all the earth!
2. Hope will overcome
an affirmation / response to the story (after Psalm 97)
Hope reigns, hope will overcome.
From furthest shore to tallest mountain,
in villages and cities, on farms and dusty tracks.
Hope reigns, hope will overcome.
Clouds assemble, thunder forebodes,
justice rises from rubble, a sure, resilient throne.
Hope reigns, hope will overcome.
Those who would oppress, who bow
before idols of power and wealth: beware!
Hope reigns, hope will overcome.
Earth remembers its Creator,
the people join the restoration.
Hope reigns, hope will overcome.
Light is born in the timeless story,
love is born in hearts that listen.
Hope reigns, hope will overcome.
Love, be thankful, look up:
hope reigns, hope will overcome.
A sending out (after Psalm 98)
Marvel, wonder, rejoice!
Holy One plays us a new song.
Holy Presence revealed again,
in ever new melodies, so sing:
Marvel, wonder, rejoice!
Holy One remembers love,
Holy Presence revealed again,
for all, for all: so love!
Marvel, wonder, rejoice,
Holy One restores hope and justice.
Holy Presence revealed again
in you, your hope, your justice.
As you go to sing the song,
to love and hope and do justice,
know that Holy One is with you,
always again, revealed in the light.
Amen.
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