O blessed Son of God [man]

Verse 1

O blessed Son of God, In love and faith we plead, That Thou wouldst bind our minds and hearts In brotherhood of need.

Verse 2

Our Elder Brother Thou, Whose heritage we share, Our kindred lives we offer Thee In brotherhood of prayer.

Verse 3

Thou didst the will of Him Who sent Thee from above; Thou sendest us, as He sent Thee, In brotherhood of love.

Verse 4

To serve Thy kingdom, Lord, To quiet sin’s turmoil, Do Thou ordain and consecrate Our Brotherhood of toil.

Verse 5

Thou man of Galilee, O wilt Thou live again! Abide within, control, inspire, Our brotherhood of men.

Verse 6

Amen.