Creator of our common home
And maker of such wonder
You crafted fire and sky and stone
Dividing seas asunder.
In love you set the earth in space
In joy ordained its pathway
Filled earth and sea and sky with grace
That we might praise you always.
We turned away your gift of life
Polluted all you gave us
The land was spoiled, we favoured strife
Lives turned away from goodness.
In Bethlehem you gave your Son
Creator in creation
To win us back and call us home
Revealing your salvation.
The Word of God took human form
Eternity in person
Reason and love came to transform
God’s gift for our conversion.
Creator of our common home
Redeemer of such mercy
Sustainer of all life on earth
To you always be glory.
Bishop Steven Croft 2015
After Laudato Si’
Suggested tune: ‘The King of Love my Shepherd is’.