Reflect on the Hymn “How Long, O God, How Long?”
How long, O God, how long?
The ancient cry is ours.
We wait in grief and ask how long before we feel your powers.
And why, O God, and why?
We ask with every age
And throw against your distant sky the force of grief and rage.
The cross, O God, the cross!
We think about your Son:
You know the weight and edge of loss, your tears and ours are one.
Your hand, O God, your hand!
We need your hand to hold,
To walk this dark uncharted land where solid meanings fold.
We trust, O God, we trust
In time our grief shall mend.
Transformed by love that shaped our dust, your love that knows no end.
Chalice Hymnal 642
CCLI #225547
Reflection Questions:
How do these words feel as you reflect on Lent 2021?
What phrase stands out to you when you look over these lyrics?
If you read/sing these words aloud, what word stands out to you today? Why?
Do these familiar words seem different for you this year? If so - why? If not - why not?