Author: Victor Kane, 1906-1983 Hymnal: Community of Christ Sings #657 (2013) Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Lyrics: 1 Make us, O God, a church
that shares your love for humankind;
that lives the truth your word declares,
and heeds the Master's mind.
Help us reach out with loving hands,
in times that try the soul,
with sympathy that understands
and makes the needy whole.
2 Make us, O God, a church that cares
for every human need;
that suffers when one life despairs,
and moves to intercede.
Give to our voice prophetic pow'r
that stirs each wav'ring heart
to meet the challenge of this hour
and take a noble part.
3 Make us, O God, a church that dares
courageously to act;
that clothes with flesh its fervent prayers
and makes the gospel fact.
Now thrust us from the cloistered halls
where we may want to hide
and send us forth where duty calls
to serve the Crucified! Topics: Benediction; Care; Challenge; Christian unity; Church; Compassion; Courage; God's Love; Mission; Proclamation; Prophetic People; Sending Forth; Service; Sharing Scripture: Romans 12:9-18 Languages: English Tune Title: FOREST GREEN
Make Us, O God, a Church That Shares