O God Of Vision

O God Of Vision

O God of vision far greater than all human scheming,
Gather us now in your presence, refreshing, redeeming.
Show us anew—Life in your breath-taking view,
Lovely beyond all our dreaming.

Pour out Your Spirit on all now assembled before You.
May our diversity here be a means to adore You.
Women and men—Young, old and youthful again,
Make us as one, we implore You.

Grant to us insight, O God, for this time of decision.
May we dream challenging dreams of both depth and precision.
Speak through the dark—Dispel by lightning’s bright spark
Whatever clouds dim our vision.

Break the sun’s rays into color, a rainbow around us.
Storm clouds, though real and near, are not enough to confound us.
Arched in the sky—Beauty and promise are high,
Giving us hope to astound us.
Words: Jane Parker Huber. Tune: Lobe den herren. Sung in worship at Oakhurst Baptist Church, Decatur, Geogia, October 13, 2013.