Author: Jane Marshall, 1924- Hymnal: Worship and Rejoice #583 (2003) Meter: 6.6.6.6.8.8.8 First Line: You call us, Lord, to be Refrain First Line: Thus chosen, now, O Lord Lyrics: 1 You call us, Lord, to be
a people set apart,
to feel with thoughtful mind
and think with tender heart.
Refrain:
Thus chosen, now, O Lord,
we ask for faith in your unfailing grace
to make us equal to the task.
2 You call us, Lord, to care
for self and neighbor too,
to take the risk, and dare
to show what love can do. [Refrain]
2 You call us, Lord, to care
for self and neighbor too,
to take the risk, and dare
to show what love can do. [Refrain]
3 You call us, Lord, to be
good stewards of the earth;
to tend it as a place
of blessedness and worth. [Refrain]
4 You call us, Lord, to serve:
to die that we may live,
to know we best receive
when joyfully we give. [Refrain]
Scripture: John 12:24 Languages: English Tune Title: RHOSYMEDRE
You Call Us, Lord