Lutheran Seminary – Moved by the Promise – God Pause – Saturday, 4 January 2014 – "Here I Am, Lord" ELW 574

Lutheran Seminary – Moved by the Promise – God Pause – Saturday, 4 January 2014 – "Here I Am, Lord" ELW 574

This hymn has a tremendous significance in my life; it always makes me smile. I first heard the hymn when I was attending a Global Mission Event; I loved it right away! The words of the hymn came to mind again as I talked to my bishop about the possibility of serving with our companion synod in Tanzania. I always thought I was open to wherever God was calling me, but still I thought, "certainly not there?!!" After visiting with the Tanzanian people and being so blessed by their hospitality and generosity of spirit, I heard God, "calling in the night." I had found a peace in knowing I was going right where God wanted me.

Now I give thanks for my Tanzanian friends who taught me so much and shared their lives with me. My hope and prayer is that as we all open ourselves to God we will find joy in serving wherever it is that God is calling us.

Gracious God, help us to open our hearts to your Spirit and answer your call wherever that may be. AMEN!

Meg Sander

Pastor of Children, Youth and Family, First Lutheran Church, Kearney, Neb

“Here I Am, Lord” by Dan Schutte

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.

2. I, the Lord of snow and rain,

I have born my peoples 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.

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.

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