1 In Christ there is no east or west,
in him no pride of birth,
the chosen family God has blessed
now spans the whole wide earth.
2 For God in Christ has made us one
from every land and race;
has reconciled us through his Son
and met us with his grace.
3 It is by grace we are assured
that we belong to him:
the love we share in Christ our Lord,
the Spirit's works within.
4 So, brothers, sisters, praise his name
who died to set us free
from sin, division, hate, and shame,
from spite and enmity!
5 In Christ there is no east or west--
he breaks all barriers down;
by Christ redeemed, by Christ possessed,
in Christ we live as one.
| Text Information | |
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| First Line: | In Christ there is no east or west |
| Title: | In Christ There Is No East or West |
| Author: | Michael Perry |
| Meter: | C.M. |
| Scripture: | Romans 8:16; Ephesians 2:14-16; Ephesians 3:15; Revelation 5:9 |
| Topic: | Reconciliation to God |
| Source: | The Book of Common Prayer |
| Language: | English |
| Copyright: | Words © 1982 Hope Publishing Company |
| Tune Information | |
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| Name: | MCKEE |
| Arranger: | Harry T. Burleigh (1939) |
| Meter: | C.M. |
| Key: | C Major |
| Source: | Traditional Afro-American melody |