The world that God has given us is Good
In 2008, we ran our biggest-yet schools Christmas music
project in east Suffolk, called 'One Christmas'.
We had 1800 children singing
on a CD and music DVD (check out onechristmas.org.uk).
The project was in
aid of the charity Tearfund, who had a key focus on climate change and looking
after our planet
I wrote the song with a fun style chorus, very
percussive (inspired by style of 'trashing the camp' from the Disney film of
Tarzan)
but with verses that talk about our responsibilities in this world, looking
after what God has given us
the song starts with the chorus, then 2 verses, chorus, final 2 verses, chorus
below are the lyrics for 'the world that God has given us is good'
The world that God
has given us is good
We must care and give respect to all creation
Living on our earth the way we should
The world that God has given us is good
When God made the
earth it all was perfect
Everything was beautiful and new
All creation living life together
Just as he intended us to do
We have all been
given a commission
To take good care of everything on earth
Live each day as one that counts for ever
Keep our planet’s future life preserved
Half our world
enjoys a life of plenty
Everything we need to live and more
Half the world is struggling for survival
Needing hope and dignity restored
Everyone around
the world is special
Loved by God and we should love them too
Caring for our sisters and our brothers
We will share this earth our whole life through
Andrew Rayner
© Wendy House Music 2008
www.wendyhousemusic.co.uk
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