Author: Georgia Harkness Hymnal: The Worshipbook #423 (1972) Meter: 11.10.11.10 First Line: Hope of the world, O Christ of great compassion Lyrics: 1 Hope of the world, O Christ of great compassion,
Speak to our fearful hearts by conflict rent.
Save us, your people, from consuming passion,
Who by our own false hopes and aims are spent.
2 Hope of the world, God's gift from highest heaven,
Bringing to hungry souls the bread of life,
Still let your Spirit unto us be given
To heal earth's wounds and end her bitter strife.
3 Hope of the world, afoot on dusty highways,
Showing to wandering souls the path of light;
Walk close beside us, lest the tempting byways
Lure us from you and into endless night.
4 Hope of the world, who by your cross did save us
From death and dark despair, from guilt and sin,
We render back the love your mercy gave us;
O bless our lives that we may others win!
5 Hope of the world, O Christ, o'er death victorious,
Who by this sign did conquer grief and pain,
We would be faithful to your gospel glorious.
Our sovereign Lord, now and forever reign!
Amen. Topics: Service for the Lord's Day After Creed; Service for the Lord's Day Conclusion of Worship; Christian Year Lent; Other Observances Ecumenism; Other Observances Mission; Other Observances Stewardship Scripture: Romans 15:13 Tune Title: DONNE SECOURS
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