God, when you called our church by grace,
This land was such a different place.
Yet what you spoke remains the same:
“I’ll be with you! Go in my name!”
Your promise is for everyone:
You call us here; your word is true!
We’ll be a faithful church for you!
Lord Jesus Christ, our cornerstone,
You meet us here; we’re not alone!
Through times of joy, through tears long-wept,
You are God’s love, God’s promise kept.
Your promise is for everyone:
You love us all, you make us new!
We’ll be a loving church for you!
O Holy Spirit, wind and flame,
You send us out in Jesus’ name.
You give us gifts that we may share
God’s love and justice everywhere.
Your promise is for everyone:
You give us gifts, and work to do!
We’ll be a serving church for you!
| Text Information | |
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| First Line: | God, you called our church by grace |
| Title: | God, When You Called Our Church by Grace |
| Original Language: | English |
| Author: | Carolyn Winfrey Gillette (2000) |
| Publication Date: | 2000 |
| Meter: | LM with refrain |
| Scripture: | Matthew 21:42; Luke 20:17; Mark 12:10; 1 Peter 2:6; Acts 4:11; Ephesians 2:20 |
| Topic: | Anniversary, Church |
| Language: | English |
| Copyright: | Copyright © 2000 by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette. All rights reserved |
| Tune Information | |
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| Name: | SOLID ROCK |
| Composer: | William Batchelder Bradbury (1863) |
| Meter: | LM with refrain |
| Key: | G Major |
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