The floods were far away
Now there near at hand.
How long before I wet my feet
and take a stand?
The heat was far away.
Now it’s close to home.
How long before I own the fact
and finally begin to act?
Hurricanes were tropical.
Now they’re topical.
How long before I feel my guilt
and understand the world we’ve built?
Our climate is changing –
Far away and near at hand.
Holy God, redeem our failings
and strengthen our resolve:
far away and near at hand.
