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In the name of Christ we gather, In the name of Christ we sing

In the name of Christ we gather, In the name of Christ we sing

Author: Shirley Erena Murray
Tune: GRAFTON (12313)
Published in 4 hymnals

Representative Text

1 In the name of Christ we gather,
in the name of Christ we sing,
as we celebrate the promise
of your servant's offering,
here ordained to lead God's people
at the Gospel's beckoning.

2 Sons and daughters of the Spirit,
we are called to teach and care,
called as were the first disciples,
Christ's own ministry to share,
and in bread and wine and water
sacraments of grace declare.

3 In our preaching, praying, caring
may your word spring into life;
in our time of doubt and challenge,
may its truth affirm belief;
and in days of pain and darkness,
may it heal our guilt and grief.

4 Word of joy, enlivening Spirit,
more than lover, parent, friend,
born in Jesus, born in Mary,
born in us, that love extend,
grow within your chosen servant(s),
life of God that has no end!

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Author: Shirley Erena Murray

Shirley Erena Murray (b. Invercargill, New Zealand, 1931) studied music as an undergraduate but received a master’s degree (with honors) in classis and French from Otago University. Her upbringing was Methodist, but she became a Presbyterian when she married the Reverend John Stewart Murray, who was a moderator of the Presbyterian Church of New Zealand. Shirley began her career as a teacher of languages, but she became more active in Amnesty International, and for eight years she served the Labor Party Research Unit of Parliament. Her involvement in these organizations has enriched her writing of hymns, which address human rights, women’s concerns, justice, peace, the integrity of creation, and the unity of the church. Many of her hymns… Go to person page >

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Text Information

First Line: In the name of Christ we gather, In the name of Christ we sing
Author: Shirley Erena Murray
Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7
Publication Date: 2005
Copyright: © 1996 Hope Publishing Company
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Instances

Instances (1 - 4 of 4)
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Ancient and Modern #495

Ancient and Modern #495
TextPage Scan

Church Hymnary (4th ed.) #677

Church Hymnary (4th ed.) #677
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Common Praise (1998) #299

Common Praise (1998) #299
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Hymns of Glory, Songs of Praise #677

Hymns of Glory, Songs of Praise #677
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