Author: Richard Sturch (b. 1936) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #570 (2013) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46 Lyrics: 1 To you, O Christ, the Prince of Peace,
the source of love and pity,
we bring in prayer and penitence
the countryside and city;
the poverty that troubles both,
the vanity that fools us,
the walls that keep our lives apart,
the ignorance that rules us.
2 As once you walked in Galilee,
and learned its paths and valleys,
or met within Jerusalem
the crowds from streets and alleys;
so help us learn our age's needs
and meet those needs with caring,
your world and people see in all,
your love and gospel sharing.
3 Lord, let us never pass our days
indifferent to others;
or build up walls that hide from sight
our sisters and our brothers;
through windows barred and shuttered tight
how can your sunshine reach us?
O make us open to your truth,
your love and service teach us!
4 May all the darkness we have made
and sins that have controlled us
fade in the glory of your light,
and your strong love enfold us.
Bring us to new Jerusalem,
your Bride from heaven descending,
the City of the Father's peace
and joy that has no ending. Topics: City; Compassion; Jesus compassion; Jesus Life and Ministry; Justice and Peace; Love for Others; Nation and Society; Sharing and Caring; Social Concern Languages: English Tune Title: BUGEILIO'R GWENITH GWYN
To you, O Christ, the Prince of Peace
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