With One Voice #756
| Text: | Lord, You Give the Great Commission |
| Author: | Jeffery Rowthorn, b. 1934 |
| Tune: | ABBOT'S LEIGH |
| Composer: | Cyril V. Taylor, 1907-1991 |
1 Lord, you give the great commission:
"Heal the sick and preach the word."
Lest the church neglect its mission
and the gospel go unheard,
help us witness to your purpose
with renewed integrity:
With the Spirit's gifts empower
us for the work of ministry.
2 Lord, you call us to your service:
"In my name baptize and teach."
That the world may trust your promise,
life abundant meant for each,
give us all new fervor, draw us
closer in community:
With the Spirit's gifts empower
us for the work of ministry.
3 Lord, you make the common holy:
"This my body, this my blood."
Let us all, for earth's true glory,
daily lift life heavenward,
asking that the world around us
share your children's liberty:
With the Spirit's gifts empower
us for the work of ministry.
4 Lord, you show us love's true measure:
"Father, what they do, forgive."
Yet we hoard as private treasure
all that you so freely give.
May your care and mercy lead us
to a just society:
With the Spirit's gifts empower
us for the work of ministry.
5 Lord, you bless with words assuring:
"I am with you to the end."
Faith and hope and love restoring,
may we serve as you intend,
and, amid the cares that claim us,
hold in mind eternity:
With the Spirit's gifts empower
us for the work of ministry.
| Text Information | |
|---|---|
| First Line: | Lord, you give the great commission |
| Title: | Lord, You Give the Great Commission |
| Author: | Jeffery Rowthorn, b. 1934 |
| Publication Date: | 2000 |
| Meter: | 8 7 8 7 D |
| Scripture: | Ephesians 4:11-16; Romans 12:3-18; Acts 1:1-11; Luke 24:44-52 |
| Topic: | Reformation Day; Society; Witness |
| Language: | English |
| Refrain First Line: | With the Spirit's gifts empow'r us |
| Copyright: | Text © 1978 Hope Publishing Co. |
| Tune Information | |
|---|---|
| Name: | ABBOT'S LEIGH |
| Composer: | Cyril V. Taylor, 1907-1991 |
| Meter: | 8 7 8 7 D |
| Key: | C Major |
| Copyright: | Music © 1942, renewed 1970 Hope Publishing Co. |