straysong_website_content/writing/beyond-the-logic.md

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title: Beyond the logic
description: A hymn of salvation
date: 2024-06-02
author: Jennifer C J Radtke
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# Beyond the logic

Beyond the logic of this world<br>
That sees no end to war and hate<br>
God's grace invites us on -- from here!<br>
-- and leads us in to life<br>

You knew what you would have to do<br>
the cross, alone, your mother's tears<br>
The depths of love laid bare -- for us!<br>
-- restoring all to God<br>

The blossom dusts our city streets<br>
drowned in the oil of our greed<br>
Creation sings its song -- again!<br>
-- eternally renewed<br>

Your justice seems a distant dream<br>
Your people scattered, torn apart<br>
Gift of your word set close -- to us!<br>
-- love written in our hearts<br>

Long shadows of despair and doubt<br>
Scatter my thoughts, distract my mind<br>
But hope in you, my Lord -- my God!<br>
-- grounds all my waking days<br>

Metre: 88 86
Suggested tune: Woodworth (556iii in Singing the faith) - for the extended 2 beats, use the last 2 syllables of the third line.