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Dear Lord, where are the signs of hope,
the echoes of new birth?
Where will we find the shafts of light;
God’s grace notes for the earth?
Could we be what our neighbours need
to bring the great Good News?
Could we reveal the love of God
and walk in Jesus’ shoes?
Written to mark the start of the Rev Dr Martyn Atkins’ year as President of the British Methodist Conference and sung at the opening of Conference in Blackpool, July 2007.
It was later one of the winners of the BBC Radio 2 and Local Radio Hymn-writing Competition 2007.
How do we touch this fragile world
and bring the Christ-light near?
How do we earn the right to speak
of love that conquers fear?
We need to know your Spirit’s power,
equipping us to serve.
May we be energised by fire
to give without reserve.
We hold our lives before you now:
a grace gift from your Son.
Lord, make us open to your will
until the work is done.
We will not rest until the day
your Kingdom comes on earth.
We give ourselves to serve the light
and bring new hope to birth.
Gareth Hill © GraceNotes Music