care more than some think is wise; risk more than some think is safe;
dream more than some think is practical; expect more than some think is possible

8.25.2008

g r o a n

they fight and cry
they sit and wait
they ache and moan
they wail and die

what eye is dry
at their poor estate
hearts moved and
groan
is mercy's loud outcry

their hands are idle
and minds are blank
their eyes are dull

and hearts are fainting

what love may kindle
hearts so dank
except Christ’s so full
a love worth boasting

they feel and hurt
stomachs groan in hunger
they need and want
mouths dry of thirst

our hands to comfort
peace and food to offer
a task not to daunt
water so simple ends the curse

oh, church to action
a world for impacting
with hands of love
born of Christ above

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