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Here I Am, Lord
1. I, the Lord of sea and sky
I have heard my people cry
All who dwell in dark and sin
My hand will save
I, who made the stars of night
I will make their darkness bright
Who will bear my light to them?
Whom shall I send?
[Chorus]
Here I am, Lord. Is it I, Lord?
I have heard you calling in the night
I will go, Lord, if you lead me
I will hold your people in my heart
3. I, the Lord of snow and rain
I have borne my people's pain
I have wept for love of them
They turn away
I will break their hearts of stone
Give them hearts for love alone
I will speak my words to them
Whom shall I send?
[Chorus]
5. I, the Lord of wind and flame
I will tend the poor and lame
I will set a feast for them
My hand will save
Finest bread I will provide
'Til their hearts be satisfied
I will give my life to them
Whom shall I send?
[Chorus]
WORDS: Carlton R. Young, 1988; Dan Schutte, 1981
MUSIC: Dan Schutte, 1981
Scripture: Isaiah 6:8
Theme: Commitment; Installation Services; Mission and Outreach; Ordination; The Nature of the Church: Called to God's Mission