As shorter days prevail – a hymn inspired by Luke 18:9-14
1 As shorter days prevail
We know as we are known:
We face the truth of our deceit
Within God’s judgement zone.
2 We see as we are seen,
As God and truth conspire,
A panorama of our lives
Confronts each wild desire.
3 Then at the darkest hour
A laser sears the night,
As sharp as any spirit’s sword
That cleaves our wrong and right.
4 As we discern ourselves,
Deride, despair, regret,
Compassion moves God’s love to us:
Love will forgive, forget.
Andrew E Pratt (born 1948)
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Metre: SM
Tune: CAPEL
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