Seek the welfare of the city,
with its tragedy and pain,
where the wealthy, without pity,
focus only on their gain,
where the affluent and greedy,
acting with impunity,
trample down the poor and needy,
leaving them in misery.
Verses 2-3 follow
Words: Norman J Goreham,
Suggested tune: Nettleton 8.7.8.7.D.
Copyright, © 2011, Norman J Goreham Used by permission CCI Song No 6133564
This hymn text was a co-winning entry in the 2011 Hymn Contest of Macalester Plymouth United Church,
St. Paul, Minnesota, USA.
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