God of Tempest God of Whirlwind
God of tempest, God of whirlwind, shaking to their depths
A prophetic hymn challenging comfortable religion with the power and demand of God. The three stanzas present God as the God of storm and whirlwind who upsets complacency, demands justice, and will not be contained by safe religion.
History & Background
Written by Thomas H. Troeger (b.1945) in 1986. The tune Geneva (or GENEVAN) is by the same author. A prophetic hymn addressing God's power and the call to justice.
Hymnal Appearances
- Evangelical Lutheran Worship — 400
Bulletin Note
God of Tempest, God of Whirlwind — Thomas Troeger, 1986
Preaching Connection
The prophetic God who cannot be domesticated — a challenge to comfortable religion.
Themes
Prophetic Justice God's Power Discomfort