Rooted in Fertile Ground
Hymn composed by
Amanda Udis-KesslerContextual information
“Rooted in Fertile Ground” was commissioned by a UU congregation in celebration of their acquiring their first building. I used some of their nature-inspired imagery but wrote a worship song broad enough for use in a variety of settings. The song is much enhanced if the echo phrases are included.
“Rooted in Fertile Ground” was commissioned by a UU congregation in celebration of their acquiring their first building. I used some of their nature-inspired imagery but wrote a worship song broad enough for use in a variety of settings. The song is much enhanced if the echo phrases are included.
Tune Name
DEEP ROOTS
Tune Name
Text Meter
8.8.10.8. with refrain
10.9.10.9
Song Composer
Amanda Udis-KesslerHymn Arranger
Composer Background information
Amanda Udis-Kessler (she/her) is a hymnwriter, songwriter, and sacred music composer with over 150 free-use pieces on her website. Amanda also writes progressive liturgy and trains congregations in deepening liturgical inclusiveness; she has three traditionally published books on sociology, religion, and ethics. An antiracism trainer and creativity trainer, Amanda delights in expanding joy and working against suffering. She is the accompanist and composer in residence at Vista Grande Community Church UCC in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Lyricist Background information
Arranger Background information
Lyrics
We are rooted in fertile ground (fertile ground).
We are rooted in fertile ground (fertile ground)
And our roots go deep and our love abounds.
We are rooted in fertile ground (fertile ground).
We are building a better day (better day).
We are building a better day (better day).
As we work and dream, we are on the way.
We are building a better day (better day).
May compassion be our guide
As we offer up our lives
In the service of justice, peace and love.
May our faith and hope abide.
We’re creating a world of love (world of love).
We’re creating a world of love (world of love)
Where each living soul always has enough.
We’re creating a world of love (world of love).
We are healing the ones in pain (healing pain).
We are healing the ones in pain (healing pain).
We are changing lives as we start again.
We are healing the ones in pain (healing pain).
May compassion be our guide
As we offer up our lives
In the service of justice, peace and love.
May our faith and hope abide.
We are rooted in fertile ground (fertile ground).
We are rooted in fertile ground (fertile ground).
And our roots go deep and our love abounds.
We are rooted in fertile ground (fertile ground).
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