Author: Mary Nelson Keithahn Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 1 hymnal Topics: Church Anniversary Ministry of the heart Lyrics: Come, praise God for faithful peoplelong ago whose hearts were stirredwith a passion for the gospeland a zeal to preach the Word.Praise God that the church they foundedbreathes with life and hope today,offering us a faith that's groundedin Christ's holy, loving way.Sing God's praises for the visionof the pure and good in heartwho embraced the church's missionand rejoiced to do their part.Praise God that their keen discerningof the work that faith demandswakes in us a heartfelt yearningto obey what love commands.Celebrate the shepherds caringfor the flock within their fold,and with strangers, gladly sharing,men and women, young and old.Praise God that their joy in givingof themselves, despite the cost,heartens us for thankful livingand to bear another's cross.Come, then lift your hearts and voicesin glad praise, for we belongto a people that rejoicesin love's story and its song.Praise God who sent Christ to save us,and the faithful work begun.Praise the gifts the Spirit gave us.Praise our God, the Three in One. Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17 Used With Tune: WINCHESER NOW Text Sources: The Song Lingers On
Come, Praise God for Faithful People