We live in a time of great division, conflict, cruelty, and loneliness. The work of Love is a work of binding up and joining together, repair and reconnection. This text speaks to us in our loneliness and longing for a better way of life together. Although I took some of the texts from the early Church as an inspiration, I intentionally chose language that would permit a wide range of uses — within and beyond Christian communities. One friend suggested that this song might work well with a prayer shawl blessing, since it uses fiber arts imagery!

This text is paired with Sally Ann Morris’ lovely tune JOEL in the United Church of Canada Resource Then Let Us Sing; find a recording of JOEL here. You can preview or purchase the text here or as part of my collection Elemental Joy with the tune CIVILITY: