Evangelical Lutheran Hymnary ‎#421

421. We Are Called by One Vocation

1 We are called by one vocation,
Members of one family,
Heirs through Christ of one salvation,
Let us live in harmony;
Nor by strife embitter life,
Journeying to eternity.

2 In a land where all are strangers,
And our sojourning so short,
In the midst of common dangers
Concord is our best support;
Heart with heart divides the smart,
Lightens grief of ev'ry sort.

3 Let us shun all vain contention
Touching words and outward things,
Whence, alas! so much dissension
And such bitter rancor springs;
Troubles cease, where Christ brings peace
And sweet healing on His wings.

4 Judge not hastily of others,
But thine own salvation mind;
Nor be mindful of thy brother's,
To thine own offenses blind;
God alone discerns thine own,
And the hearts of all mankind.

5 Let it be our chief endeavor
That we may the Lord obey,
Then shall envy cease forever
And all hate be done away;
Free from strife shall be his life
Who serves God both night and day!

Text Information

• First Line: We are called by one vocation
• Title: We Are Called by One Vocation
• Author: K. J. P. Spitta, 1801-59
• Translator: R. Massie, 1800-87
• Meter: 87 87 77
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1996
• Topic: Christian Unity and Peace; Trinity 4

Tune Information

• Name: KOMM, O KOMM DU GEIST DES LEBENS
• Meter: 87 87 77
• Key: F Major
• Source: Neu-vermehrtes…Gesangbuch, 3rd ed., Meiningen, 1693, alt.