Author: Brian Wren Hymnal: Rejoice in the Lord #419 (1985) Meter: 5.4.5.5.7 Year Written: 1973 Lyrics: 1 We are your people:
Lord, by your grace,
you dare to make us
Christ to our neighbors
of ev'ry nation and race.
2 How can we demonstrate
your love and care--
speaking or list'ning? battling or serving?
help us to know when and where.
3 Called to portray you,
help us to live
closer than neighbors,
open to strangers,
able to clash and forgive.
4 Glad of tradition,
help us to see
in all life's changing
where you are leading,
Where our best efforts should be.
5 Joined in community,
breaking your bread,
may we discover
gifts in each other,
willing to lead and be led.
5 Lord, as we minister
in different ways,
may all we're doing
show that you're living,
meeting your love with our praise.
Topics: Neighbor Languages: English Tune Title: WHITFIELD
We Are Your People