Author: Michael Perry, 1942-1996 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 7 hymnals Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-13 Lyrics: 1 In Christ there is no east or west,
in him no pride of birth;
the chosen family God has blessed
now spans the whole wide earth.
2 For God in Christ has made us one
from every land and race;
has reconciled us through his Son
and met us all with grace.
3 It is by grace we are assured
that we belong to him:
the love we share in Christ our Lord,
the Spirit's works within.
4 So brothers, sisters, praise his name
who died to set us free
from sin, division, hate and shame,
from spite and enmity!
5 In Christ there is no east or west--
he breaks all barriers down;
by Christ redeemed, by Christ possessed,
in Christ we live as one.
Topics: Fellowship Used With Tune: McKEE Text Sources: John Oxenham (1852-1941), from a line by
In Christ There Is No East or West