A hymn written especially in honor of St. Francis.  The melody is the well-known hymn Praise my Soul, the King of Heaven. 1. Mother Earth, our mother birthing Ev’ry creature on the land Jesus too was flesh and breathing, Kin to all every greening plant. Celebrate with all creation: God has joined the web of life. 2. Sister Air, our sister lifting Ev’ry creature born with wing; Jesus shared the breath of forests, Breath that makes our spirits sing. Celebrate with all creation: God has joined the web of life. 3. Brother Water, brother pulsing Deep through ev’ry vein and sea, Jesus drank the very raindrops For our wine and in our tea. Celebrate with all creation: God has joined the web of life. 4. Father Fire, our father burning With the sacred urge to live. Jesus’ death completes the cycle, Bringing life beyond the grave. Celebrate with all creation: God has joined the web of life. Words: © Norman Habel 1999, from Habel Hymns Volume One: Songs for Celebrating with Creation |
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