Genesis Week 4 – Joseph and his brothers

When we bear a grudge that's lasting - Genesis Week 4

1 When we bear a grudge that's lasting,
eating us from deep within,
it can cripple solid friendships,
losing where love ought to win.

2 When his brothers came to see him
it was hard to read his mind
would a cancer eat his kindness,
would his sight of love be blind?

3 Joseph disabused his brothers,
restitution was his aim;
would that we could be as humble,
putting peace ahead of gain.

Andrew Pratt (born 1948)
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Metre: 8 7 8 7
Tune: LAUS DEO (Redhead)

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Andrew Pratt

Andrew Pratt was born in Paignton, Devon, England in 1948.

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