Songs of Grace ‎#47

47. We Look to You, O Jesus

We look to you, O Jesus—in faith, our Pioneer—
For you have gone before us and brought your people here.
You showed us all God’s kingdom, you gave us work to do;
In death you went before us; for life, we turn to you.

We looked to you to guide us three hundred years ago;
How different was the land then, from this land that we know.
With towns and country growing, your people heard your call,
And so they built new churches, proclaiming you to all.

Through times of strife and anguish, through times of joy and grace,
Through conflicts with our culture, you’ve brought us to this place;
And still your world is changing, and still we seek to be
A church reformed, reforming in faithful ministry.

Perfecter of the faith, Lord, we look to you each day;
We work for peace and justice, we worship, learn and pray—
And witnesses surround us, a host of saints above,
As we continue sharing the joy of your great love.

Text Information

• First Line: We look to you, O Jesus--in faith, our Pioneer--
• Title: We Look to You, O Jesus
• Author: Carolyn Winfrey Gillette (2006)
• Meter: 7.6.7.6 D
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2006
• Scripture:
  Hebrews 12:2
• Topic: Anniversary, Church
• Copyright: Copyright © 2006 by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette. All rights reserved

Tune Information

• Name: LANCASHIRE
• Composer: Henry Thomas Smart (c1835)
• Meter: 7.6.7.6 D
• Key: D Major