Hear me my people: Canticle of Ezechiel
Words Stephen E Smyth Text : Ezech 36: 24-28 Tune: Slane
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Hear me my people, I will call you back home
from the nations and countries in which you now roam;
the place where I’ll lead you is where you’ll be free,
for you are my chosen, your God I shall be.
Hear me, my people, I will sprinkle you all
with fresh water to cleanse you from sin and its thrall;
each falsehood and idol I’ll teach you to see,
for you are my chosen; your God I shall be.
Hear me, my people, feel the new heart I give,
the new spirit and guidance for how you might live,
a heart made of flesh, not of stone , is the key,
for you are my chosen; your God I shall be.
Hear me, my people, choose to walk in my way,
to observe my commandment, respect what I say;
my promise I’ll honour if you will agree,
for you are my chosen; your God I shall be.
Hear me, my people, you will prosper and grow,
no more famine or hardship in all that you sow;
your homes and your cities will flourish in me,
for you are my chosen – your God I shall be.
Hear me, my people, I’ll redeem you from guilt,
ev’ry fault will be made good, each ruin rebuilt;
the world all around you my action will see,
for you are my chosen – your God I shall be.
