Pastor and hymnwriter Carolyn Winfrey Gillette writes new words to old hymns. Over the years she has written several hymns for peace and justice ministries of which I have been and am a part.
You Made Us in Your Image is a hymn Carolyn wrote for Human Rights Day at the request of the Presbyterian Ministry at the United Nations.
Here’s a sample of the lyrics:
You made us to be equal; you made us to be free —
To speak the truth with courage, to change society,
To follow our own conscience, to choose the words we pray.
O God, may all your children enjoy these gifts each day.
Check out the full hymn – use it for personal devotions or in a worship service:
You Have Made Us in Your Image (pdf)
You Have Made Us in Your Image (text)
See you along the Trail.
Along the Graybeard Trail 