Author: F. Pratt Green (b. 1903) Hymnal: New Church Praise #94 (1975) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Lyrics: 1 The Church of Christ, in every age
beset by change but Spirit-led,
must claim and test her heritage
and keep on rising from the dead.
2 She has no mission but to serve,
in proud obedience to her Lord;
to care for all, without reserve,
to spread his liberating word.
3 Across a world, across the street,
the victims of injustice cry
for shelter and for bread to eat,
and never live before they die.
4 And all men suffer deeper ills:
for there's a fever in our blood
that prostitutes our human skills
and poisons all our brotherhood.
5 Then let the Servant Church arise,
a caring Church that longs to be
a partner in Christ's sacrifice,
and clothed in Christ's humanity.
6 For he alone, whose blood was shed,
can cure the fever in our blood,
and teach us how to share our bread
and feed the starving multitude. Topics: Church Mission; World and Society Justice and Peace Languages: English Tune Title: GREEN LAKE
The Church of Christ, in every age