Take Time

1. Take time, to be present to the sound
   It’s mystery is near
   No need to rush around
   Stand still and you will hear
   That still small voice is clear
   No need to stand in fear
   Take time to be present to the sound
   It’s mystery is near.
2. Take time, for you stand on holy ground
   Walk gently on this land
   Respect and recognise
   The work of holy hands
   God’s gifts of time and space
   Of tender love and grace
   Take time, for you stand on holy ground
   Walk gently on this land
3. Take time, to be present in this place
   To people all around
   See God in every face;
   In every life is found.
   God fills the universe
   With life that’s so diverse
   Take time, to be present in this place
   To people all around

I wrote this hymn about time after listening to the song Be Still, for the presence of the Lord.

I wanted a hymn that would help us to reflect an attitude of ‘being present’. Sensitive to land and place, people and time.