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772. Christ for the world we sing

1 "Christ for the world" we sing;
the world to Christ we bring
with loving zeal,
the poor and them that mourn,
the faint and overborne,
sin-sick and sorrow worn,
for Christ to heal.

2 "Christ for the world" we sing;
the world to Christ we bring
with fervent prayer,
the wayward and the lost,
by restless passions tossed,
redeemed at countless cost
from dark despair.

3 "Christ for the world" we sing;
the world to Christ we bring
with one accord,
with us the work to share,
with us reproach to dare,
with us the cross to bear
for Christ our Lord.

4 "Christ for the world" we sing;
the world to Christ we bring
with joyful song;
the newborn souls whose days,
reclaimed to live always,
inspired with hope and praise,
to Christ belong.

Text Information
First Line: "Christ for the world" we sing
Title: Christ for the world we sing
Author: Samuel Wolcott, 1813-1886
Meter: 6 6 4 6 6 6 4
Language: English
Publication Date: 1997
Scripture:
Topic: Compassion; Jesus Christ: Redeemer and Savior; One Life in Christ: Mission (1 more...)
Notes: Alternate tune: MOSCOW (ITALIAN HYMN)
Tune Information
Name: MILTON ABBAS
Composer: Eric H. Thiman, 1900-1975
Meter: 6 6 4 6 6 6 4
Key: F Major or modal
Copyright: © Estate of Eric H. Thiman



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