Faith That Lets Us Sing ‎#72

72. They Built the Church

1 They built the church that is our home
with Jesus Christ, the cornerstone,
a strong foundation for the past,
but in these days, will this church last?
Alleluia!

2 Life’s only constant now is change,
our way is hard, and times are strange,
yet sing, rejoice, let prayers be said!
The church lives on with Christ as head!
Alleluia!

3 The church lives on, as we proclaim
the love of God in Christ who came
to dwell with us, show us the way
to walk as faithful friends today.
Alleluia!

4 The church lives on, as we are fed
by Christ, the life-sustaining Bread,
and share the cup of blessed grace
with others gathered in this place.
Alleluia!

5 The church lives on, to us a trust
from Christ, to shape a world more just,
to dry the tears of those who cry,
and feed the hungry, lest they die.
Alleluia!

6 The church lives on, transcending time,
connecting us with saints divine,
embracing all who come to own
Christ as their head and cornerstone.
Alleluia!

Text Information

• First Line: They built the church that is our home
• Title: They Built the Church
• Author: Mary Nelson Keithahn (2004)
• Refrain First Line: Alleluia! Alleluia!
• Meter: 88.88 with alleluias
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2017
• Scripture:
  Matthew 5:23
  ;
  Matthew 22:37-39
  ;
  Matthew 25:34-40
  ;
  Matthew 26:26-28
  ;
  John 1:14-18
  ;
  John 15:11-17
  ;
  1 Corinthians 3:11
  ;
  Ephesians 2:19-20
  ;
  Hebrews 12:10
  ;
  1 Peter 2:7
• Topic: Church
• Notes: This hymn uses metaphors from two classical hymns, "The Church's One Foundation" and "Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation" in affirming that the Churh will survive so long as it fulfills its mission.

Tune Information

• Name: CHANGING TIMES
• Composer: John D. Horman
• Meter: 88.88 with alleluias
• Key: D minor
• Source: Faith That Lets Us Sing
• Copyright: Wayne Leupold Editions, Inc.