Here’s the hymn we didn’t sing on Sunday (technical difficulties)
This prayer for all those touched by war, and for us who search for our right response was written by hymn writer, Ruth Duck. She is an ordained minister, a theologian and retired professor of worship. She has written more than 150 hymns, many included in our hymnal.
“Healing River of the Spirit” # 232 CCS
Healing river of the Spirit, bathe the wounds that living brings.
Plunge our pain, our sin, our sadness, deep beneath your sacred springs.
Weary from the restless searching that has lured us from your side,
We discover in your presence peace the world cannot provide.
Wellspring of the healing spirit, stream that flows to bring release,
As we gain our selves, our senses, may our lives reflect your peace.
Grateful for the flood that heals us, may your church reflect your grace;
As we meet both friend and stranger, may we see our Saviour’s face.
Living stream that heals the nations, make us channels of your power.
As the world is torn by conflict, wars are raging at this hour.
Saving Spirit move among us, guide our winding human course,
Til we find our way together flowing homeward to our Source.
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