Author: Jeffery Rowthorn, b. 1934 Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 44 hymnals Topics: Church; Commissioning; Church; Commissioning; Church; Commissioning; Discipleship; Justice; Ministry/Mission; Sending Forth; Social Concern; Rites of the Church Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults: General Use; The Liturgical Year The Chrism Mass; The Liturgical Year The Ascension of the Lord; The Liturgical Year Pentecost Sunday; The Liturgical Year Ss. Peter and Paul, Apostles (June 29); The Liturgical Year The Dedication of teh Lateran Basilica (November 9) Lyrics: 1 Lord, you give the great commission:
"Heal the sick and preach the word."
Lest the church neglect its mission
And the gospel go unheard,
Help us witness to your purpose
With renewed integrity:
With the Spirit's gifts empow'r us
For the work of ministry.
2 Lord, you call us to your service:
"In my name baptize and teach."
That the world may trust your promise,
Life abundant meant for each,
Give us all new fervor, draw us
Closer in community:
With the Spirit's gifts empow'r us
For the work of ministry.
3 Lord, you make the common holy:
"This my body, this my blood."
Let us all, for earth's true glory,
Daily lift life heavenward,
Asking that the world around us
Share your children's liberty:
With the Spirit's gifts empow'r us
For the work of ministry.
4 Lord, you show us love's true measure:
"Father, what they do, forgive."
Yet we hoard as private treasure
All that you so freely give.
May your care and mercy lead us
To a just society:
With the Spirit's gifts empow'r us
For the work of ministry.
5 Lord, you bless with words assuring:
"I am with you to the end."
Faith and hope and love restoring,
May we serve as you intend
And, amid the cares that claim us,
Hold in mind eternity:
With the Spirit's gifts empow'r us
For the work of ministry. Scripture: Matthew 10:8 Used With Tune: ABBOT'S LEIGH
Lord, You Give the Great Commission
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