Author: Mary Kay Beall Meter: 8.7.8.7 with refrain Appears in 1 hymnal Refrain First Line: Praising, hoping, serving, striving Lyrics: 1 Here within this holy circle
we grow strong in hope and grace.
Here within these walls of witness
faith has found a growing place.
Refrain:
Praising, hoping, serving, striving
for the good and right and true.
With God's love and tender guiding
we are making all things new.
2 Here within this holy circle
God's redeeming love grows strong.
Here we find our common purpose
in God's word and sacred song. [Refrain]
3 Here within this holy circle
we will honor God's decree...
care for others and creation,
and our common destiny. [Refrain]
4 Here within this holy circle
all are welcome in Christ's name.
"Come and join us on the journey.
You will never be the same!" [Refrain]
5 Here within this holy circle
Christ is Lord and Cornerstone.
In our living and our dying
we are His and His alone. [Refrain] Used With Tune: HAWKINS
Here within This Holy Circle