Roy’s Ramblings

It is well known that I can not sing. I’ve always wanted to – I love poetry, lyrics, word play, everything that songs and singing employ. But, I have never been able to make my voice match the correct note, pitch, rhythm, etc. But even with that being said, I was introduced to this hymn this past week. And did a little study on it … I hope you find it as interesting as I did as well as how well it fits in with all that is going on in the world.
Peace … Roy

”What Does the Lord Require” (no. 441 in The United Methodist Hymnal) is perhaps the best-known hymn of Albert Frederick Bayly. It is based on the familiar scripture passage of Micah 6:6-8.

“What does the Lord require for praise and offering?
What does the Lord require for blessing and peace?”

In its questioning, the hymn reminds us that faith is lived not only in words or worship,
but in action.

How is God inviting you to live out justice, kindness,
or humility this week?

What Does the Lord Require – #441

What does the Lord require
for praise and offering?
What sacrifice, desire
or tribute did you bring?
Do justly, love mercy,
walk humbly with your God.

Rulers of earth, give ear!
Should you not justice know?
Will God your pleading hear
while crime and cruelty grow?
Do justly, love mercy,
walk humbly with your God.

Still down the ages ring
the prophet’s stern commands:
to merchant, worker, king,
he brings God’s high commands:
do justly, love mercy,
walk humbly with your God.

How shall our life fulfill
God’s law so hard and high?
Let Christ endue our will
with grace to fortify.
Then justly, in mercy,
we’ll humbly walk with God.