Author: Shirley Erena Murray, 1931- Hymnal: Community of Christ Sings #352 (2013) Meter: 11.10.11.10 with refrain Topics: Hospitality First Line: Let your heart be broken for a world in need Refrain First Line: We are God's people Lyrics: 1 We are the singers who celebrate Jesus,
we are the cast of a play to unfold,
we have a part at the heart of the gospel,
action that speaks as the story is told.
Refrain:
We are God's people, hopeful and joyful,
one open circle round Jesus Christ!
2 This is the wonder, that we should be chosen!
We, like the earthenware vessels we are,
clay in a mold to enfold the great treasure:
light of more power than sunburst or star. [Refrain]
3 We are the travelers set on a voyage,
ship that will sail with whoever will board,
we who can dream a regime of acceptance,
seeking a country of loving accord. [Refrain]
4 We have a life that is greening and growing,
centered on Jesus the root and the vine,
we are a place for each race and each rainbow,
household of faith with a pledge of new wine. [Refrain]
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7 Languages: English Tune Title: RUBY'S GIFT
We Are the Singers Who Celebrate Jesus