O praise the gracious power
that tumbles walls of fear
and gathers in one house of faith
all strangers far and near:
Chorus:
We praise you, Christ!
Your cross has made us one!
O praise persistent truth
that opens fisted minds,
and eases from their anxious clutch
the prejudice that blinds: (Chorus)
O praise inclusive love,
encircling every race,
oblivious to gender, wealth,
to social rank or place: (Chorus)
O praise the word of faith
that claims us as God's own,
a living temple built on Christ,
our rock and cornerstone:(Chorus)
O praise the tide of grace
that laps at every shore
with visions of a world at peace,
no longer bled by war:(Chorus)
O praise the power, the truth,
the love, the Word, the tide;
yet more than these, O praise their source:
praise Christ, the crucified:(Chorus)
O praise the living Christ
with faith's bright songful voice!
Announce the gospel to the world,
and with theses words rejoice:(Chorus)
