695. In Christ There Is No East or West

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
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
Name: MCKEE
Arranger: Harry T. Burleigh (1939)
Meter: C.M.
Key: C Major
Source: Traditional Afro-American melody



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