Wren loves space, so it’s not a surprise that she was drawn to this hymn. Even though she found this in the hymnal I grew up with, I never remember singing this. I really like what it’s saying though…(even though Wren says she doesn’t really understand what it’s about!)
Here are a couple of verses of this hymn:
God of earth and outer space, God of love and God of grace, bless the astronauts who fly as they soar beyond the sky. God who flung the stars in space, God who set the sun ablaze, fling the spacecraft through the air, let man know your presence there. God of man's exploring mind, God of wisdom, God of time, launch us from complacency to a world in need of thee. God of power, God of might, God of rockets firing bright. Hearts ignite and thrust within, love for Christ to share with men.
Honestly, I’m not sure I understand all of the words, but the important part to me is that it will show Wren that God is with us in all we do, and we can be His light to the world in any vocation!
I made these photo composites for Wren last Halloween. She worked so hard on this costume, and it was a fun way to use my star and moon photography! We enjoyed using our imagination!
The phrase ‘don’t know where to look bad’ springs to mind.
Thanks for the hymn Wren. The music sounded familiar.. though the song didn’t..
Loved the pictures of Wren in outer space.
That is a very sobering thought to imagine actually being out in endless space. Then, to think that God created all of it and is everywhere is absolutely amazing. Thank you, Wren, for playing this hymn so beautifully and helping us ponder as we gaze into your Mom’s incredible picture of endless space.