
Author: Bryn A. Rees, b. 1911 Hymnal: Worship (4th ed.) #720 (2011) Meter: 10.10.11.11 First Line: The kingdom of God is justice and joy Lyrics: 1 The kingdom of God is justice and joy;
For Jesus restores what sin would destroy.
God's power and glory in Jesus we know;
And here and hereafter the kingdom shall grow.
2 The kingdom of God is mercy and grace;
The captives are freed, the sinners find place,
The outcast are welcomed God's banquet to share;
And hope is awakened in place of despair.
3 The kingdom of God is challenge and choice:
Believe the good news, repent and rejoice!
God's love for us sinners brought Christ to his cross:
Our crisis of judgement for gain or for loss.
4 God's kingdom is come, the gift and the goal;
In Jesus begun, in heaven made whole.
The heirs of the kingdom shall answer his call;
And all things cry "Glory!" to God all in all. Topics: Kingdom / Reign of God; Lent I B Languages: English Tune Title: LAUDATE DOMINUM
The Kingdom of God