The Book of Praise ‎#772

772. Christ for the world we sing

1 "Christ for the world" we sing;
the world to Christ we bring
with loving zeal,
the poor and them that mourn,
the faint and overborne,
sin-sick and sorrow worn,
for Christ to heal.

2 "Christ for the world" we sing;
the world to Christ we bring
with fervent prayer,
the wayward and the lost,
by restless passions tossed,
redeemed at countless cost
from dark despair.

3 "Christ for the world" we sing;
the world to Christ we bring
with one accord,
with us the work to share,
with us reproach to dare,
with us the cross to bear
for Christ our Lord.

4 "Christ for the world" we sing;
the world to Christ we bring
with joyful song;
the newborn souls whose days,
reclaimed to live always,
inspired with hope and praise,
to Christ belong.

Text Information

• First Line: "Christ for the world" we sing
• Title: Christ for the world we sing
• Author: Samuel Wolcott, 1813-1886
• Meter: 6 6 4 6 6 6 4
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1997
• Scripture:
  John 12:20-32
• Topic: Compassion; Jesus Christ: Redeemer and Savior; One Life in Christ: Mission; Redemption
• Notes: Alternate tune: MOSCOW (ITALIAN HYMN)

Tune Information

• Name: MILTON ABBAS
• Composer: Eric H. Thiman, 1900-1975
• Meter: 6 6 4 6 6 6 4
• Key: F Major or modal
• Copyright: © Estate of Eric H. Thiman