God is here! As we His people
Meet
to offer praise and prayer,
May
we find in fuller measure
What
it is in Christ we share
Here
as in the worlds around us,
All
our varied skill and arts
Wait
the coming of the Spirit
Into
open minds and hearts.
2
Here
are symbols to remind us
Of
our life long need of grace;
Here
are table, font, and pulpit;
Here
the Word has central place.
Here
in honesty of preaching,
Here
in silence, as in speech,
Here
in newness and renewal,
God
the Spirit it comes to each.
3
Here
our children find a welcome
In
the Shepherd’s flock and fold,
Here,
as bread and wine are taken
Christ
sustains us as of old.
Here
the servants of the Servants
Seek
in worship to explore
What
it means in daily living
To
believe and to adore.
4
Lord
of all, of church and kingdom,
In
an age of change and doubt
Keep
us faithful to the gospel,
Help
us work Your purpose out.
Here,
in this day’s dedication,
All
we have to give, receive,
We
who cannot live without You,
We
adore You! We believe!