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Hymnal Number
631Resource Type:
Keys included:
D
About this Hymn
This hymn is about developing awareness of the spiritual and physical needs of those around us, near and far, particularly those who still have not heard of Christ. It was written for the closing communion of the historic Lausanne III, in Cape Town. We were very disappointed to miss the conference (Kristyn was pregnant with Eliza at the time), but that made the privilege of being able to write for the conference all the more significant. As the conference was in Cape Town, we took a melody inspired by South African gospel music we had heard on a previous visit there and built the song around it. We hope this song will also be a great opportunity for congregations to sing in harmony.
Lyrics
Chorus
Kyrie Eleison, have mercy, Christe Eleison, have mercy.
Verse 1
As we come before you with the needs of our world we confess our failures and our sin, for our words are many yet our deeds have been few; fan the fire of compassion once again.
Verse 2
When the cries of victims go unheard in the land, and the scars of war refuse to heal, will we stand for justice to empower the weak till their bonds of oppression are no more?
Verse 3
If we love our God with all our heart, mind, and strength, and we love our neighbors as ourselves, then this law of love will heal the nations of earth and the glory of Christ will be revealed.
Verse 4
Lord, renew our vision to be Christ where we live, to reach out in mercy to the lost; for each cup of kindness to the least in our midst is an off'ring of worship to the throne.
Kyrie Eleison, have mercy, Christe Eleison, have mercy.
Verse 1
As we come before you with the needs of our world we confess our failures and our sin, for our words are many yet our deeds have been few; fan the fire of compassion once again.
Verse 2
When the cries of victims go unheard in the land, and the scars of war refuse to heal, will we stand for justice to empower the weak till their bonds of oppression are no more?
Verse 3
If we love our God with all our heart, mind, and strength, and we love our neighbors as ourselves, then this law of love will heal the nations of earth and the glory of Christ will be revealed.
Verse 4
Lord, renew our vision to be Christ where we live, to reach out in mercy to the lost; for each cup of kindness to the least in our midst is an off'ring of worship to the throne.
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Attribution & Copyright
Words & Music: Keith Getty, Stuart Townend © 2011 Getty Music Publishing / Thankyou Music Ltd (Capitol CMG Publishing / www.capitolcmgpublishing.com)