This is a poem which encapsulates my feelings about our time last week in Puerto Rico. It goes beyond the need for divestment; I wrote it at the end of Monday and hoped to have it ready before we left, but time ran out.
The heav’ns are proclaiming the glory of God, The earth is alive with God’s voice! Creation is calling: salvation is now; Our faith has commanded a choice. We must decide what the future will be. We must engage in the fight. God is imploring – take care of this world; We need to do what is right. Glaciers are melting, Species are dying, Time slips away from our hands. When will we see How the world urgently Needs the Spirit of love for God’s lands? God’s love compels us – Creation now tells us The time to take action is now! Repentance is needed From warnings unheeded, Our sinful desires disavow. Materialism and selfish ambition Are ruining our planet, our home; The rich just get richer, What’s wrong with this picture While millions of poor have no home? The heav’ns are proclaiming the glory of God, The earth is alive with God’s voice! Creation is calling: salvation is now; Our faith has commanded a choice. We must decide what the future will be. We must engage in the fight. God is imploring – take care of this world; We need to do what is right. While we do nothing Pollution, disgusting, Continues to choke life away. What good is religion If it has no vision To call us to action today? We must take measures To preserve God’s treasures And help ev’ry species survive. If we do not choose this The earth will refuse this How long we be here alive? We are the ones, God has Put us in charge, and as Agents of grace we resist From using resources In self-seeking ways And from ruining the earth We desist The heav’ns are proclaiming the glory of God, The earth is alive with God’s voice! Creation is calling: salvation is now; Our faith has commanded a choice. We must decide what the future will be. We must engage in the fight. God is imploring – take care of this world; We need to do what is right. A new day is dawning The people are caring God’s kingdom is calling We see A new day of freedom When all of God’s kingdom Lives fully the life Meant to be Creation is cheering God’s kingdom is nearing The shackles unbounded From all We join with creation In this celebration We urge you to join – Heed the call! The heav’ns are proclaiming the glory of God, The earth is alive with God’s voice! Creation is calling: salvation is now; Our faith has commanded a choice. We must decide what the future will be. We must engage in the fight. God is imploring – take care of this world; We need to do what is right. Rev. Jeff Courter 2019
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Emily Wilkins
8/27/2019 09:47:09 am
Oh Jeff,
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