O My People, Saith the Spirit

1 O my people, saith the Spirit,
hear the word of God today;
be not slothful but obedient,
'tis the world's momentous day!
Unto honor I have called you—
honor great as angels know;
heed ye, then, a Father's counsel,
and by deeds your purpose show.

2 Time is ripe! My work must hasten!
Whoso will may bide the hour.
Naught can harm whom God protecteth—
elements confess his power.
Up ye, then, to the high places
I have bid you occupy!
Peril waits upon the heedless,
grace upon the souls who try!

3 Love ye me and love all people—
love as I have loved you;
this your calling— this my purpose—
thus be my disciples true.
Then in this exalted station
your companion I will be;
every promise of my scriptures
will be verified in thee.

4 Get ye up, then, to your mountain,
Zion of this closing day!
For the glory of my coming
waits to break upon your way!
Forth from thence our testimony
shall to trembling nations go,
and the world confess that with you
God has residence below.

Source: Community of Christ Sings #604