Holy Ground

Holy Ground was written in 2001 for the First Unitarian Society of Minneapolis, MN. The text is by Kendyl Gibbons, then minister of the Society. A congregational hymn, it can be accompanied either by organ or chamber orchestra.

Holy Ground

Beyond the forms of any creed
But honest thought and noble deed,
We join the human quest for truth and wisdom with minds unbound;
The place where people meet to seek the highest is holy ground.

Here in each other’s eyes we read
How much we share, how much we need
A time to lift our hearts in hope and friendship, a hush profound;
The place where people meet to seek the highest is holy ground.

Give hope in place of fear and greed
Till all are fed and all are freed;
We dedicate ourselves to peace and justice the world around;
The place where people meet to seek the highest is holy ground.

Our thanks and praise shall plant the seed
Of beauty in the lives we lead;
Together now we raise in speech and music a joyful sound;
The place where people meet to seek the highest is holy ground.

Kendyl Gibbons