Author: Arnold Thomas, 1848-1924 Hymnal: Complete Anglican Hymns Old and New #407 (2000) Meter: 8.8.8.8 First Line: Lord Christ, who on thy heart didst bear Lyrics: 1 Lord Christ, who on thy heart didst bear
the burden of our shame and sin,
and now on high dost stoop to share
the fight without, the fear within:
2 Thy patience cannot know defeat,
thy pity will not be denied,
thy loving-kindness still is great,
thy tender mercies still abide.
3 O brother Man, for this we pray,
thou brother Man and sovereign Lord,
that we thy brethren, day by day
may follow thee and keep thy word.
4 That we may care, as thou hast cared,
for sick and lame, for deaf and blind,
and freely share, as thou hast shared,
in all the woes of humankind.
5 That ours may be the holy task
to help and bless, to heal and save;
this is the happiness we ask,
and this the service that we crave.
Amen. Topics: Confirmation; Healing; Lent; Passiontide; Suffering and Sorrow; The Serving Community; The Suffering Community; The Wholeness of Creation; Year A Second Sunday Before Lent Scripture: Psalm 136 Languages: English Tune Title: GONFALON ROYAL
Lord Christ, who on thy heart