Jesus said, ;How many times have I wanted to put my arms around all your people, just as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings – but you would not let me.’ ( Luke 13:34 )
Under your wings:
Under your wings, you would hide us – MOTHERING GOD
Under your wings you would shelter us – MOTHERING GOD
Under your wings, you would warm us – MOTHERING GOD
Under your wings, you would nurture us – MOTHERING GOD.
When we cry:
When we cry, you rock us; when we are hungry, you feed us.
YOU LOVE US MOTHERING GOD.
When we are lost , you’ll find us; when we are happy, you laugh with us.
YOU LOVE US MOTHERING GOD.
As we grow, you respect us; when we leave home, you bless us.
YOU LOVE US, MOTHERING GOD.
(from ‘Eggs and Ashes’ – by Ruth Burgess )
St Aelhaiarn's Church, Guilsfield 