1 O Lord, your loving hands can hold
this world and all its care,
the grief and loss and pain we feel,
when desperation makes us kneel
in silent, wordless prayer,
in silent, wordless prayer.

2 O Lord, your loving hands can hold
the burdens that we bear,
each sorrow, every past regret; 
we ask that in our hearts you’ll set
your peace beyond compare,
your peace beyond compare. 

*3 O Lord, your loving hands can hold
the souls of those we love:
our trust in you is not in vain
that all, through grace and faith, may gain
a place in heaven above,
a place in heaven above.

4 O Lord, your loving hands can hold
our future and our past:
And as you bless us on our way,
and travel with us night and day,
your love will hold us fast,
your love will hold us fast.

*optional verse for church memorial services (eg All Souls)

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