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In Christ There Is No East or West

Author: John Oxenham; Laurence Hull Stookey Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 331 hymnals Scripture: Galatians 3:28 Lyrics: 1. In Christ there is no east or west, in him no south or north; but one great fellowship of love throughout the whole wide earth. 2. In Christ shall true hearts everywhere their high communion find; his service is the golden cord close binding humankind. 3. (Copyrighted verse omitted) 4. In Christ now meet both east and west, in him meet south and north; all Christly souls are one in him throughout the whole wide earth. Topics: The Nature of the Church United in Christ; Church Community in Christ; Jesus Christ Example; Love Used With Tune: MCKEE

One Bread, One Body

Author: John B. Foley Meter: 4.4.6 with refrain Appears in 36 hymnals Scripture: Galatians 3:28 First Line: Gentile or Jew, servant or free Topics: The Sacraments and Rites of the Church Eucharist (Holy Communion or The Lord's Supper); Choruses and Refrains; Church Community in Christ; Church Ecumenism; Holy Communion; Service Music Peace, Passing of Used With Tune: ONE BREAD, ONE BODY

Blest Be the Tie That Binds

Author: John Fawcett Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 2,271 hymnals Scripture: Galatians 3:28 Lyrics: 1 Blest be the tie that binds our hearts in Christian love; the fellowship of kindred minds is like to that above. 2 Before our Father's throne we pour our ardent prayers; our fears, our hopes, our aims are one, our comforts and our cares. 3 We share our mutual woes, our mutual burdens bear, and often for each other flows the sympathizing tear. 4 When we are called to part, it gives us inward pain; but we shall still be joined in heart, and hope to meet again. 5 This glorious hope revives our courage by the way; while each in expectation lives and waits to see the day. 6 From sorrow, toil, and pain, and sin, we shall be free; and perfect love and friendship reign through all eternity. Topics: Close of Worship; Close of Worship; Hope Used With Tune: DENNIS

Pan de Vida

Author: Bob Hurd, b. 1950; Pia Moriarty Appears in 16 hymnals Scripture: Galatians 3:28-29 First Line: We are the dwelling of God Refrain First Line: Pan de Vida, cuerpo del Señor Used With Tune: [We are the dwelling of God]

Reaffirmation of Baptismal vows

Appears in 32 hymnals Scripture: Galatians 3:27 First Line: We have put on Christ Topics: Baptism Used With Tune: BAPTIZED IN CHRIST Text Sources: Adapted by John Paarlberg from the liturgy for the sacrament of baptism of the Reformed Church in America, 2001

What Wondrous Love Is This

Meter: 12.9.12.12.9 Appears in 251 hymnals Scripture: Galatians 3:13 Lyrics: 1 What wondrous love is this, O my soul, O my soul! What wondrous love is this, O my soul! What wondrous love is this that caused the Lord of bliss to bear the dreadful curse for my soul, for my soul, to bear the dreadful curse for my soul? 2 When I was sinking down, sinking down, sinking down, when I was sinking down, sinking down; when I was sinking down beneath God's righteous frown, Christ laid aside his crown for my soul, for my soul, Christ laid aside his crown for my soul. 3 To God and to the Lamb I will sing, I will sing, to God and to the Lamb I will sing; to God and to the Lamb, who is the great I AM-- while millions join the theme, I will sing, I will sing, while millions join the theme, I will sing. 4 And when from death I'm free, I'll sing on, I'll sing on, and when from death I'm free, I'll sing on; and when from death I'm free, I'll sing and joyful be, and through eternity I'll sing on, I'll sing on, and through eternity I'll sing on. Topics: Singing God's Story Lent / Suffering and Death of Christ Used With Tune: WONDROUS LOVE Text Sources: S. Mead's A General Selection, 1811

Christian Love

Author: M. Bedmore Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 336 hymnals Scripture: Galatians 3:28 First Line: Let party names no more Lyrics: 1 Let party strife no more The christian world o'erspread; Gentile and Jew, and bond and free Are one in Christ their head. 2 Among the saints on earth, Let mutual love be found; Heirs of the same inheritance, With mutual blessings crown'd. 3 Let envy, child of hell! Be banish'd far away: Those should in strictest friendship dwell, Who the same Lord obey. 4 Thus will the church below Resemble that above, Where streams of pleasure ever flow, And every heart is love. Topics: Graces of the Spirit Love to the Brethren; Love To all saints

Not all the blood of beasts

Author: Watts Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 602 hymnals Scripture: Galatians 3:13 Lyrics: 1 Not all the blood of beasts, On Jewish altars slain, Could give the guilty conscience peace, Or wash away the stain. 2 But Christ, the heavenly Lamb, Takes all our sins away-- A sacrifice of nobler name, And richer blood than they. 3 My faith would lay her hand On that dear head of thine, While like a penitent I stand, And there confess my sin. 4 Believing, we rejoice To see the curse remove; We bless the Lamb with cheerful voice, And sing his bleeding love. Topics: The Christian System Atonement; The Sacrifice

God Is Love

Author: David Haas, b. 1957 Appears in 5 hymnals Scripture: Galatians 3:28 First Line: God is light, in God there is no darkness Refrain First Line: God is love, and all who live in love, live in God Topics: Rites of the Church Marriage Used With Tune: [God is light, in God there is no darkness]

Free from the Law, O Happy Condition

Author: Philip P. Bliss Meter: Irregular Appears in 101 hymnals Scripture: Galatians 3:13 Refrain First Line: Once for all, O sinner, receive it Lyrics: 1 Free from the law, O happy condition, Jesus hath bled, and there is remission; Cursed by the law and bruised by the fall, Grace hath redeemed us once for all. Refrain: Once for all, O sinner, receive it, Once for all, O friend, now believe it; Cling to the cross, the burden will fall, Christ hath redeemed us once for all. 2 Now we are free, there's no condemnation, Jesus provides a perfect salvation; "Come unto Me," O hear His sweet call, Come, and He saves us once for all. [Refrain] 3 "Children of God," O glorious calling, Surely His grace will keep us from falling; Passing from death to life at His call, Blessed salvation once for all. [Refrain] Used With Tune: ONCE FOR ALL