Lord, Whose Love in Humble Service

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
    ev'ry 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.


4   Called by worship to your service,
    forth in your dear name we go,
    to the child, the youth, the aged,
    love in living deeds to show;
    hope and health, good will and comfort,
    counsel, aid and peace we give,
    that your servants, Lord, in freedom
    may your mercy know and live.