For Christ and the Church

Eliza E. Hewitt • English

Primary Scripture: Romans 13:11

Verse 1

"For Christ and the church" let our voices ring, Let us honor the name of our own blessed King; Let us work with a will in the strength of youth, And loyally stand for the kingdom of truth.

Chorus

For Christ, our dear Redeemer, For Christ, the crucified; For the church His blood hath purchased; The church, His holy bride.

Verse 2

"For Christ and the church" be our earnest prayer, Let us follow His banner, the cross daily bear; Let us yield, wholly yield, to the gospel's pow'r, And serve faithfully ev'ry day, ev'ry hour.

Chorus

For Christ, our dear Redeemer, For Christ, the crucified; For the church His blood hath purchased; The church, His holy bride.

Verse 3

"For Christ and the church" willing off'rings make, Time and talents and gold for the dear Master's sake; We will render the best we can bring to Him, The heart's wealth of love, that will never grow dim.

Chorus

For Christ, our dear Redeemer, For Christ, the crucified; For the church His blood hath purchased; The church, His holy bride.

Verse 4

"For Christ and the church" let us cast aside, By His conquering grace, chains of self, fear, and pride; May our lives be enriched by an aim so grand; Then happy the call to the Savior's right hand.

Chorus

For Christ, our dear Redeemer, For Christ, the crucified; For the church His blood hath purchased; The church, His holy bride.

Scripture References

Reference 1

romans 13:11

Reference 2

ephesians 5:25

Reference 3

1-thessalonians 5:6

Reference 4

2-peter 1:11