Author: Brian Wren, b. 1936 Hymnal: RitualSong #789 (1996) Meter: 5.4.5.5.7 Scripture: Matthew 23:1-12 Lyrics: 1 We are your people:
Spirit of grace,
You dare to make us
To all our neighbors,
Christ's living voice, hands and face.
2 Joined in community,
Treasured and fed;
May we discover
Gifts in each other,
Willing to lead and be led.
3 Rich in diversity,
Help us to live
Closer than neighbors,
Open to strangers,
Able to clash and forgive.
4 Glad of tradition,
Help us to see
In all life's changing
Where you are leading,
Where our best efforts should be.
5 Give, as we venture
Justice and care
(Peaceful, resisting,
Waiting or risking)
Wisdom to know when and where.
6 Spirit, unite us,
Make us, by grace,
Willing and ready,
Christ's living body,
Loving the whole human race.
Topics: 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C; Brotherhood and Sisterhood; Christian Life; Christian Life; Church; Commissioning; Commitment; Community; Discipleship; Ecumenism; Ministry; Nation; Service; Social Concern; Unity; Universe; Welcome; World Languages: English Tune Title: WHITFIELD
We Are Your People