I, the Lord of sea and sky

The Book of Praise #592, The Presbyterian Church in Canada, 1997
Words and music: Schutte, Daniel L, © Daniel L Schutte & New Dawn Music

Verse 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.

Verse 2
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 word 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.

Verse 3
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
till their hearts be satisfied.
I will give my life 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.