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The wonder of new life (Vol 3 No 89)

Before the wonder of new life we celebrate

The preciousness of all humanity;

We come with thankful hearts to praise and meditate

Upon this miracle and mystery.

As living water gave to us our early home,

So water now declares that love surrounds;

And in this love that follows us where ‘er we roam,

We learn of God and of the love that knows no bounds.

We come to celebrate the love that parents bring

To this new life, dependent and so small;

We learn that love must first be in receiving;

We must be loved ere we can love at all;

This sacred rite shows us God’s love is prior to

The things that we might ever do or say;

This is the love which promises both me and you

Acceptance as we are, forgiveness when we stray.

We look at Jesus and we see what life can be;

We look to him to guide us on our way;

We see in him the love of God for you and me;

His loving life, we celebrate this day.

It is in loving that we find identity;

It is in love we know we can be strong;

It is in love we find our true humanity;

It is in love, and love alone that we belong.