The Church of Christ, That He Hath Hallowed

Verse 1

The church of Christ, which he has hallowed here to be his house, is scattered far and near in north, and south, and east, and west abroad; and yet in earth and heav'n, thro' Christ, her Lord, the church is one.

Verse 2

One member may not know another here, and yet their fellowship is true and near; one is their Savior, and their Father one; one Spirit rules them, and among them none lives to one's self.

Verse 3

They live to him who bought them with his blood, baptized them with his Spirit, pure and good; and in true faith and ever burning love, their hearts and hopes ascend to seek above th'eternal good.

Verse 4

O Spirt of the Lord, all life is yours; now on your church your pow'r and strength out-pour, that many children may be born to you and through your knowledge may be brought anew to sing Christ's praise.