1 Christ the eternal Lord
whose promise here we claim,
whose gifts of grace are freely poured
on all who name your Name;
with thankfulness and praise
we stand before your throne,
intent to serve you all our days
and make your glory known.
2 Christ the unchanging Word
to every passing age,
whose timeless teachings still are heard
set forth on Scripture's page;
transform our thought and mind,
enlighten all who read,
within your word by faith to find
the bread of life indeed.
3 Christ the redeeming Son
who shares our human birth,
and by his death salvation won
for every child of the earth;
inspire our hearts, we pray,
to tell your love abroad,
that all may honor Christ today
and follow him as Lord.
4 Christ the unfading Light
of everlasting day,
our morning star in splendor bright,
the Life, the Truth, the Way;
that light of truth you give
to servants as to friends,
your way to walk, your life to live,
till earth's brief journey ends.
5 Christ the ascended King
exalted high above,
whose praise unending ages sing,
whom yet unseen we love;
when mortal life is past
your voice from heaven's throne
shall call your children home at last
to know as we are known.
