God Abundant, God of Wonder
A Christian Hymn against Christian Nationalism
Progressive Christians must start developing liturgy and worship music that confronts Christian nationalism head-on and prophetically.
God Abundant, God of Wonder: A Christian Hymn against Christian Nationalism
To the tune of the Battle Hymn of the Republic; note that there is an extra syllable at the beginning of each verse.
God abundant, God of wonder, God of every living thing,
God of justice and of righteousness, empower us as we sing.
May the wisdom Jesus offers be the gift that we can bring:
Your love is meant for all.
Praise the source of all creation.
Heed the holy invitation
Offered up to every nation:
God’s love is meant for all.
How insulting to imagine you would only bless a few
Based on creed or right belief. We know it matters what we do.
When we cultivate compassion then your truth is known anew:
Your love is meant for all.
Praise the source of all creation.
Heed the holy invitation
Offered up to every nation:
God’s love is meant for all.
Those who tell us that our country has a special role to play
In the vision of the holy have an awful lot to say
But you can’t oppress your neighbor if you walk the Jesus way.
God’s love is meant for all.
Praise the source of all creation.
Heed the holy invitation
Offered up to every nation:
God’s love is meant for all.
God whose house has many dwellings and an ever-open door,
How we worship doesn’t matter if our hearts and minds are pure.
Now we join in celebration and we shout forevermore:
Your love is meant for all.
Praise the source of all creation.
Heed the holy invitation
Offered up to every nation:
God’s love is meant for all.
Amanda Udis-Kessler, May 19, 2023 (John 14:2; Acts 10:34-35)
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About the Author
Amanda Udis-Kessler is a songwriter and published composer of sacred music (everysoulmusic.com; queersacredmusic.com), a writer (sermons, other worship materials, adult faith formation curricula, a sociology monograph, and other writings), and community educator on matters of religion, social inequality, and social justice. She has a sociology doctorate from Boston College and a certificate from the Iliff School of Theology. She is the Director of Assessment and Program Review at The Colorado College. Contact her at amanda@amandaudiskessler.com.