Evangelical Lutheran Hymn-book ‎#157

157. Lord, In Thy kingdom there shall be

1 LORD, In Thy kingdom there shall be
No aliens from each other,
But even as he loves himself
Each saint shall love his brother.

2 When in Thy courts below we meet
To mourn our sinful living,
And with united hearts repeat
Confession, creed, thanksgiving:

3 Make us to hear in each sweet word
Thy Holy Spirit calling
To oneness with Thy Church and Thee,
That heavenly bond forestalling.

4 One Baptism and one faith have we,
One Spirit sent to win us,
One Lord, one Father, and one God,
Above, and through, and in us.

5 Never, by schism, or by sin,
May we that union sever,
Till all, to perfect stature grown,
Are one with Thee forever.

Text Information

• First Line: Lord, In Thy kingdom there shall be
• Meter: Iambic 8, 7
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1893
• Topic: The Word and the Church: Communion of Saints
• Notes: J. Anstice.

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