Author: Fred Kaan Hymnal: Voices United #417 (1996) Meter: 11.11.11.5 First Line: God, as we rise to leave the shell of worship Lyrics: 1 God, as we rise to leave the shell of worship,
called to the risk of unprotected living,
willing to be at one with all your people,
we ask for courage.
2 For all the strain with living interwoven,
for the demands each day will make upon us,
and for the love we owe the modern city,
Lord, make us cheerful.
3 Give us an eye for openings to serve you;
make us alert when calm is interrupted,
ready and wise to use the unexpected;
sharpen our insight.
4 Life from our life the blanket of convention;
give us the nerve to lose ourselves to others;
be with your church in death and resurrection,
God of all ages. Topics: The Church at Worship Closing and Evening Hymns; liturgical Closing Songs; Challenge; Cheerfulness; City/City of God; Closing Hymns; Conflict and Struggle; Courage; Evening; Recessionals; Service Music Sending Forth/Commissioning; Sundays/Sabbath; Unity; Proper 13 Year A; Proper 8 Year B Languages: English Tune Title: LOBET DEN HERREN
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