"Creating God," David Hurd's setting of a text by Jeffrey Rowthorn (see below), sung by The Ascension Choir, Benjamin Rivera, Choirmaster; David White, Organist, for the Solemn High Mass for the Seventh Sunday After Pentecost, July 7, 2024. #AngloCatholic #episcopalchurch #episcopalchurchmusic #davidhurd www.AscensionChicago.org
"Creating God, your fingers trace the bold designs of farthest space; let sun and moon and stars and light and what lies hidden praise your might. Sustaining God, your hands uphold earth's mysteries known or yet untold; let waters fragile blend with air, enabling life, proclaim your care. Redeeming God, your arms embrace all now despised for creed or race; let peace, descending like a dove, make known on earth your healing love. Indwelling God, your gospel claims one family with a billion names; let every life be touched by grace until we see you face to face. Hallelujah."