We Are the Earth Upright and Proud
Words by Kenneth L. Patton, 1911-
Music by Martin Luther, 1483-1546, harmony by J.S. Bach, 1685-1750
from
Singing the Living Tradition, #303
Performed in Christian churches as
A Mighty Fortress is our God
We are the earth
up-right and proud;
in us the earth is knowing.
Its winds are music
in our mouths,
in us its rivers flowing.
The sun is our hearthfire;
warm with the earth's desire,
and with its purpose strong,
we sing earth's pilgrim song,
in us the earth is growing.
We lift our voices,
fill the skies
with our exultant singing.
We dedicate our minds and hearts
to order, beauty bringing.
Our labor is our strength,
our love will win at length;
our minds will find the ways
to live in peace and praise.
Our day is just beginning.
Music performed by
Mark Ferguson
