Praise for the Lord (Expanded Edition) ‎#156

156. For Christ and the Church

"For Christ and the church" let our voices ring,
Let us honor the name of our own blessed King;
Let us work with a will in the strength of youth,
And loyally stand for the kingdom of truth.

Chorus:
For Christ, our dear Redeemer,
For Christ, the crucified;
For the church His blood hath purchased;
The church, His holy bride.

2 "For Christ and the church" be our earnest prayer,
Let us follow His banner, the cross daily bear;
Let us yield, wholly yield, to the gospel's pow'r,
And serve faithfully ev'ry day, ev'ry hour. [Chorus]

3 "For Christ and the church" willing off'rings make,
Time and talents and gold for the dear Master's sake;
We will render the best we can bring to Him,
The heart's wealth of love, that will never grow dim. [Chorus]

4 "For Christ and the church" let us cast aside,
By His conquering grace, chains of self, fear, and pride;
May our lives be enriched by an aim so grand;
Then happy the call to the Savior's right hand. [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: "For Christ and the church" let our voices ring
• Title: For Christ and the Church
• Author: Eliza E. Hewitt (1890)
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1997
• Scripture:
  Ephesians 5:25
• Topic: Church

Tune Information

• Name: ["For Christ and the church" let our voices ring]
• Composer: William J. Kirkpatrick (1890)
• Key: D Major