Lord, whose love in humble service

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1
Lord, whose love in humble service 
bore the weight of human need, 
who upon the cross, forsaken, 
worked your mercy's perfect deed; 
we, your servants, bring the worship 
not of voice alone, but heart, 
consecrating to your purpose 
every gift which you impart.

2
Still your children wander homeless, 
still the hungry cry for bread. 
Still the captives long for freedom, 
still in grief we mourn our dead. 
As you, Lord, in deep compassion, 
healed the sick and freed the soul, 
by your Spirit send your power 
to our world to make it whole.

3
As we worship, grant us vision, 
till your love's revealing light 
in its height and depth and greatness 
dawns upon our quickened sight, 
making known the needs and burdens 
your compassion bids us bear, 
stirring us to ardent service, 
your abundant life to share.

#369 in Hymnal: A Worship Book

Words:  Albert F. Bayly, Seven New Social Welfare Hymns, 1961, alt.
                     Text © 1961 Oxford University Press, London 
   Tune:  attributed to B.F. White, The Sacred Harp, 1844

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