A Hymn for Lent

Jesus, who went into the wilderness

To face its dangers and confront its fear,

Hunger and thirst, day's heat and cold of night,

You knew it all - no rest or shelter there.

Jesus, come now into life's wilderness,

Where pain and suffering threaten and dismay,

Walk with your people in life's harshest days,

Give them your courage, take their fear away.

We pray for all who bear the wilderness

Of shattered lives and ruined dreams of peace,

For all who cry for justice to be done,

That your imprisoned ones may know release.

As in the wilderness you made your choice,

Rejecting cunning, rule of force and greed,

Give courage to the powerful and the strong

To dare God's path of love, where you will lead.

Wendy Ross-Barker

LET JUSTICE ROLL DOWN