God, Who Made the Human Family (G)

God, who made the human family,
Claiming each to be your own,
Let this act be the beginning
Of a life in christ full-govern.
Grace and strength grant to each parent;
Of their call keep them aware:
With your love surround your children,
They your life of joy to share.

As the Church we live your praises,
Marked for service in your name;
With your Spirit both within us,
We our worlds for Christ reclaim.
And from us, your gathered people,
Prayer and praise is offered new
By your grace we have been strengthened.
Greater works in faith to do.