Author: Brian Wren Hymnal: Voices United #390 (1996) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Hymnal Title: Voices United Lyrics: 1 How great the mystery of faith,
how deep the purposes of God,
in birth and ageing, life and death,
unveiled, yet never understood!
2 Attracted by life's deepest claim
we wait, assembled in this place,
with needs and hopes we cannot name,
athirst for healing, truth, and grace.
3 The best that we can do and say,
the utmost care of skill and art,
are sweepers of the Spirit's way
to reach the depths of every heart.
4 Come, walk among us, Holy Friend,
as all are gathered and prepared,
that scattered lives may meet and mend
through open Word and table shared. Topics: The Church at Worship Opening and Morning Hymns; liturgical Opening Hymns; Opening Hymns; Reverence/Wonder Before God; Service Music Gathering, Call to Worship, Greeting; Proper 27 Year C Tune Title: OTTERSPOOR
How Great the Mystery of Faith