"Because" lyrics

Because the rivers do not drink their water
Because the fruit trees don't devour their crop
Because the sun gives light to all creation
The endless greed of humans has to stop

For nature shows how we should live for others
For go possessiveness and learn to share
And in a deep commitment to the planet
Reflect God's generosity and care

Because the world with purpose and with beauty
Produces daily liturgy for God
We have no right to sabotage the pleasure
Of nature off'ring worship to its Lord

Instead we should seek harmony with nature
Become the willing servants of the earth
Enabling it to fertilize and flourish
Forever bringing life and hope to birth

Because the world was living long before us
And poses no threat to humanity
Because its health and beauty can restore us
We must respect its great integrity

So let us work to guarantee all people
Have food and freedom, health and happiness
By sharing all the good that God has given
With all the faith and justice we profess

Praise to the Lord and lover of creation
Praise to the Son in whom all life is bound
Praise to the ever active Holy Spirit
One God whose gifted world is common ground
One God whose gifted world is common ground