Making much of clever counsel – a hymn inspired by Luke 20:27-38
1 Making much of clever counsel
lawyers sought to trip and flaw.
Jesus answered with God’s wisdom,
offered grace to cut through law.
2 God of Jesus, God of Moses,
God of Hannah and of Ruth;
God of Dorcas, God of Peter,
help us understand your truth
3 Held by things that do not matter,
we can sometimes miss our place,
nothings fuel our indignation
still we’re blinded to your grace.
4 Open eyes and hearts to kindness,
help us see beyond the lies
that would complicate your goodness,
God with grace awake, surprise!
Andrew Pratt (born 1948)
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Metre: 8 7 8 7 Tune: ALL FOR JESUS
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