Author: Mary Kay Beall Hymnal: New Hymns of Hope #164 Meter: 7.7.7.7.8.6.8.6 with refrain Hymnal Title: New Hymns of Hope First Line: Not a temple made with hands Lyrics: Refrain:
Let the Church shine on!
Let the Church shine on!
From ages past till the trumpet sounds,
let the Church shine on!
1 Not a temple made with hands,
but a church of living stones.
Not a steeple high and proud,
but a church of flesh and bone.
Together we are called to shine
as stars at heaven's decree;
to pray and praise and glorify,
and case the dark to flee. [Refrain]
2 Not a temple made with hands,
but the Spirit's dwelling place.
Not a steeple high and proud,
but a family by God's grace.
Together, servants of the Lord
by heaven's promise stirred,
reborn, reclaimed, made new in Christ,
by Water and the Word. [Refrain]
3 Not a temple made with hands,
but partners young and old.
Not a steeple high and proud,
but sheep within God's fold.
Together till the Kingdom comes,
inviting all to share
the great good news of Jesus Christ
in song, in word and prayer. [Refrain] Topics: Church Languages: English Tune Title: LIVING STONES
Let the Church Shine On!