Author: Fred Kaan (b. 1929) Hymnal: Hymns of Glory, Songs of Praise #673 (2008) Meter: 8.8.8.8 with refrain Scripture: 1 John 3:18 First Line: Let us talents and tongues emply Lyrics: 1 Let us talents and tongues employ,
reaching out with a shout of joy:
bread is broken, the wine is poured,
Christ is spoken and seen and heard.
[Refrain:]
Jesus lives again,
earth can breathe again,
pass the word around:
loaves abound!
2 Christ is able to make us one,
at his table he sets the tone,
teaching people to live to bless,
love in word and in deed express. [Refrain]
3 Jesus calls us in, sends us out
bearing fruit in a world of doubt,
gives us love to tell, bread to share.
God (Immanuel!) everywhere. [Refrain] Topics: The Church Celebrates Holy Communion; Our Response to God in mission and service; Church unity and ecumenism; God Presence of; Sharing and Caring; Witness Languages: English Tune Title: LINSTEAD MARKET
Jesus lives again