Ruth Duck has been writing hymn texts since 1974; her words have appeared in hymnals of many denominations. This is her fourth single-author collection, developed with Daniel Charles Damon as music editor and adviser. These texts express a deep spirituality, a concern for justice and peace in the world, and great care for language and imagery. She was named a fellow of the Hymn Society for her contributions to the enrichment of congregational singing in 2013"--Back cover