PSALM OF THE TRINITY

PSALM OF THE TRINITY

This psalm refers to the first verse of the hymn `Before the world began' by John Bell and Graham Maule (Iona Community/Wild Goose pubs)

1. Before all things began, the Word was there:

one Word of life already, at the world's creation;

2. for what God was, the Word was also:

rooted and grounded in love, for God is love.

3. All creation was made by the Word of God:

all love was shown by God, and by that Word on earth,

4. for through him, God spoke to us:

and, by his Word, God said, "I love you".

5. The Spirit was there already when all things were created:

your breath moved over the mists at the world's beginning;

6. since that Spirit is the Spirit of love:

inspiring and encouraging us all, you are in us always.

7. So Creator and Spirit are one:

you've been here since the beginning, and you're also with us,

8. in loving and creating you are at work:

your love is in us now, through Word and Spirit.