Author: Fred Pratt Green, 1903-2000 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 30 hymnals Scripture: Romans 6:1-4 First Line: The Church of Christ in ev'ry age Lyrics: 1 The Church of Christ in ev'ry age
Beset by change but Spirit led,
Must claim and test its heritage
And keep on rising from the dead.
2 Across the world, across the street,
The victims of injustice cry
For shelter and for bread to eat,
And never live until they die.
3 Then let the servant Church arise,
A caring Church that longs to be
A partner in Christ's sacrifice,
And clothed in Christ's humanity.
4 For he alone, whose blood was shed,
Can cure the fever in our blood,
And teach us how to share our bread
And feed the starving multitude.
5 We have no mission but to serve
In full obedience to our Lord:
To care for all, without reserve,
And spread his liberating Word. Topics: Charity; Christian Life; Church; Hunger; Justice; Ministry/Mission; Obedience; Social Concern Used With Tune: DUNEDIN
The Church of Christ in Every Age