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Adam Haggerty
Scotland
United Kingdom
28 September 20
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Resilience
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A short film of Christian Aid Scotland Scratch Choir recorded signing the hymn “When out of poverty is born.” Originally recorded in 2019 and rebranded as a resource for churches during Christmas 2020.
Lyrics by Kathy Galloway
Tune: Kingsfold
1 When out of poverty is born
a dream that will not die,
and landless, weary folk find strength
to stand with heads held high,
it’s then we learn from those who wait
to greet the promised day,
‘The Lord is coming; don’t lose heart.
Be blest: prepare the way!’
2 When people wander far from God,
forget to share their bread,
they find their wealth an empty thing,
their spirits are not fed.
For only just and tender love
the hungry soul will stay.
And so God’s prophets echo still
‘Be blest: prepare the way!’
3 When God took flesh and came to earth,
the world turned upside down,
and in the strength of woman’s faith
the Word of Life was born.
She knew that God would raise the low,
it pleased her to obey.
Rejoice with Mary in the call,
‘Be blest: prepare the way!