Our souls magnify the Lord
our hearts leap for joy at all the Lord has done
that we may enter God’s courts with thanksgiving
that we may receive treasure in heaven
richer, much richer than anything we could ever imagine
for it is life in the age to come
what joy is ours that we may receive this glorious gift
praise the Lord
praise the wondrous name of the Lord
may the wealth we have on earth
be used as in heaven
to bless this land
the communities in which we live
and the whole earth
which is groaning
groaning
to know the love of Christ we know
the super wealthy who have no comprehension of poverty and its impact
the destitute father, stealing to feed his family
the mother, at her wits end, thinking her life has no value
the disabled person constantly battling to receive support
as Christ looked into the rich man’s soul with love
may we look do likewise
Christ Jesus
the whole earth
is groaning
groaning
to know your love of which we know
from occupants of the smallest flat in Glasgow
to the largest palace in Dubai
from the smallest daisy
to the blue whale
all are cared for loved
known by God
may they all know mercy
compassion
love
and may we, use what we have
our possessions
our spending
our voices
in following Christ Jesus
all the days of our lives
Amen