It's easy to get inspiration for the hymn of the week when one is also able to be the liturgist in a church service. And, on the 52nd day of 2016, that was what I got to do. Yes, I was the Liturgist at Old First on 2/21/16, and it really got me reading the scripture, and the quotes that Michael provided and got me thinking about the message this morning. I like it when the message includes an imagery that is not the stereotypical patriarchal view. And the thought of God as a mother hen, taking care of her chicks (i.e. us) is an image that is attractive to me. It made me think of this hymn, that also has multiple imageries of God.
* Strong Mother God
* Warm Father God
* Old Aching God
* Young Growing God
* Great Living God
It does not matter how you conceive God (or, whether you do at all), I love that Old First still has a place for you in its pews. A great start to a great day, and now we end with a great hymn.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cRCTwSCA-xU
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