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Text:Beloved Community of God
Author:Ernest Dodgshun, 1876-1944
Tune:ST. CRISPIN
Composer:George J. Elvey, 1816-1893

588. Beloved Community of God

1 Beloved community of God,
in vision seen, a perfect whole;
all that we have we pledge to thee,
our pow'rs of body, mind, and soul.

2 The healthy frame, the steady nerve,
the active pulse of flesh and blood,
with these we dedicate to thee
our manhood and our womanhood.

3 All gains of skill and fruits of thought,
whate'er we know, whate'er we feel,
humbly we bring that we may prove
true servants of the common weal.

4 Fair visions of the good and true
wrought into speech and kindly deed,
these be our sacrament of love,
our witness to the Christly creed.

5 King of the kingdom of our dreams,
from dreams we turn to take our part
in that beloved community
where love is law in every heart.

Text Information
First Line: Beloved community of God
Title: Beloved Community of God
Author: Ernest Dodgshun, 1876-1944
Meter: 8.8.8.8. (L.M.)
Language: English
Publication Date: 2013
Scripture: ; ;
Topic: Calling and Vocation; Christian unity; Fellowship (4 more...)
Tune Information
Name: ST. CRISPIN
Composer: George J. Elvey, 1816-1893 (alt.)
Meter: 8.8.8.8. (L.M.)
Key: E♭ Major



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