Tend the Ground by Curtis Stephan

Chorus

We till the earth, we tend the ground, sowing hope and peace where none is found. In selfless love God's life abounds. We till the earth, we tend the ground

Vs 1

As God provides our every need, with grateful hearts let us receive these gifts of love and make return to bless the world, to bless the world

Vs 2

All creatures share one common home, one loving God, one song of hope. The rocks cry out and praises ring, rise up and sing, rise up and sing

Vs 3

With open hand our Lord has giv'n his life for all that we might live. No greater love is there than this, no greater love, no greater love

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Text: Inspired by Pope Francis's encyclical, Laudato Si, Curtis Stephan b. 1972
Music: Curtis Stephan
Text and music copyright 2016, Curtis Stephan. Published by Spirit and Song, a division of OCP

[trudymacdonald]

As an avid gardener, I love this song. It brings tears to my eyes. Thank you!

[ravishingrose]

Were singing it in Choir, at Mass. God of Justice we love you. ;-) Bless the world & all its ppl.

[franolson]

Thank you for your beautiful teaching voice. God is blessing you.

[juliecostello]

A new one for me coming this Sunday! Glad, once again, I found you singing it!

[austinolmstead]

Good cover, I play bass with Curtis and you nailed the cover!

[TheHorselessCantor]

Singing this one tomorrow morning! Thanks so much for helping me learn this beautiful song!

[URCDigitalWorship]

Might I use this lovely recording for an online service of the United Reformed Church in the UK? We've got the requisite licences and would, of course, credit you in the order of service. This hymn has just been published in a new hymnbook in Scotland and I'm keen to introduce it into our repertoire. Best wishes, Andy Braunston

[diYarm]

Do you do the cantor songs for the liturgy of the word, like 24th Sunday in Ordinary time and every Sunday. I need practice!