Author: Carl P. Daw, Jr., b. 1944 Hymnal: Worship (4th ed.) #769 (2011) Meter: 7.7.7.7 D Lyrics: 1 Not alone, but two by two,
Jesus sent disciples out:
Yoked to share their growing faith,
Spurred by courage, slowed by doubt.
Taking but a walking stick,
Moneyless and sandal-shod,
Forth they went to preach and heal,
Trusting all their needs to God.
2 Have we still such daring hearts?
Can we claim their faith and nerve?
Do we truly love the world
Jesus calls for us to serve?
Can we plant again the seed
Sown in mutual ministry,
Patterned on a life of faith
Rooted in community?
3 Holy Spirit, breathe through us
With your unifying might;
Kindle cleansing, melting flames
Till our fractured wills unite.
Bind our hearts in mutual love,
Paradox that sets self free;
Let our common witness show
God's shared life in Trinity.
Topics: Discipleship; Ordinary Time, Fourteenth Sunday C; Ordinary Time, Fifteenth Sunday B Languages: English Tune Title: ABERYSTWYTH
Not Alone, but Two by Two