Songs of Grace ‎#55b

55b. Lord, What a Cloud of Witnesses

Lord, what a cloud of witnesses
Surrounds us as we work and pray!
Their faithful, loving service is
An inspiration every day.

We live in towns that others made;
We harvest what we did not sow—
And others sweated, labored, prayed
To build Christ’s church in which we grow.

Your Spirit gives us memory;
Now give your church clear vision, too.
Reformed, reforming, may we be
A church that seeks to follow you.

Text Information

• First Line: Lord, what a cloud of witnesses
• Title: Lord, What a Cloud of Witnesses
• Author: Carolyn Winfrey Gillette (2000)
• Meter: LM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2000
• Scripture:
  Hebrews 11:1-12:1
  ;
  John 14:26
  ;
  Joshua 24:13
• Topic: Anniversary, Church
• Copyright: Copyright © 2000 by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette. All rights reserved

Tune Information

• Name: TALLIS CANON
• Composer: Thomas Tallis (c1561, alt.)
• Meter: LM
• Key: G Major