MAY HOPE RISE OUT OF TRAGEDY

Eternal Father, strong to save,
Katrina's fury has been grave,
We've seen the pictures, felt the pain,
Of all those caught in flood and rain.
O hear us as we cry to thee
for those engulfed in tragedy.

O Savior, whose almighty hand
protects all those in every land.
Send help and aid of every kind
grant we a way to serve may find.
O hear us as we cry to thee
may hope rise out of tragedy.

O Holy Spirit, work your art
in every place and every heart.
Stir great compassion, healing, love
pour down your blessings from above.
O hear us as we cry to thee
may hope rise out of tragedy.

O Trinity of love and power,
bless all your servants in this hour.
To bring relief, to find a way
to rebuild and to heal today.
O hear us as we cry to thee
may hope rise out of tragedy!

Tune: Melita 88 88 88

Text Copyright 2005 Paul Mittermaier
Permission granted to use freely in congregations