Author: Fred Pratt Green, 1903-2000 Hymnal: Community of Christ Sings #295 (2013) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Lyrics: 1 The church of Christ in every age
beset by change but Spirit-led,
must claim and test its heritage,
and keep on rising from the dead.
2 Across the world, across the street,
the victims of injustice cry,
for shelter and for bread to eat,
and never live until they die.
3 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.
3 We have no mission but to serve
in full obedience to our Lord,
to care for all, without reserve,
and spread his liberating word.
4 For Christ 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.
5 We have no mission but to serve
in full obedience to our Lord:
to care for all, without reserve,
and spread Christ's liberating word.
Topics: Care; Compassion; Courage; Easter; Embodiment; Injustice; Jesus Christ's Humanity; Jesus Christ's Passion; Justice; Mission; Obedience; Poverty; Sharing; Witness Languages: English Tune Title: DEO GRACIAS (AGINCOURT)
The Church of Christ in Every Age