Our Hymn for September is O Lord, May All We Say and Do

O Lord, may all we say and do
Reflect the faith we have in You;
For faith is meant to change the way
We live our lives from day to day.

God, may we open wide the door
And welcome people who are poor;
And may we share with them our bread,
For faith without good works is dead.

Just as a spark can start a fire,
Our words can damage, or inspire;
We pray for wisdom from above
To speak and act in gentle Love.

We may not covet earthly things
Or seek the riches this world brings;
May we not boast of all our plans,
For, Lord, our lives are in Your hands.

O Lord, possessions rust away,
But Your love fills us every day;
Through prayer and service in Your name,
May we live out the faith we claim.

Written by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette