We Sing Our Praise Of Hildegard

Recommended tune: Favell Cmc by Neville Favell (2004)
Alternate tune: Kingsfold CMD, English Country Songs (1893)

We sing our praise of Hildegard,
a woman for all time;
a prophetess who urges us
to seek the light divine.
Her visions came insistently,
sent by her Living Light.
Anointed with the Spirit's power,
she spoke God's truth aright.

We now affirm with Hildegard
we do not live alone,
but are a part of all that is:
each tree, each bird, each stone.
All creatures sing creation's praise;
yet we alone possess
the power to care for Mother Earth,
the power to curse or bless.

We praise the joy that Hildegard
found in God's constant care.
She trusted God to carry her,
a feather born on air.
May such a faith inspirit us,
give us a breathing space,
that we may let the Spirit's breeze
support us with God's grace.

We celebrate with Hildegard
the greening of the soul.
The moisture from the Spirit's breath
can cleanse us, make us whole.
May we now share life-giving love,
help justice find a home,
and by our deeds sow seeds of peace --
prepare for God's Shalom!

Edith Sinclair Downing's photo, biography, contact information and links to additional songs and choral music are available on the Discipleship Ministries website.

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