1. Gathered, scattered, the family of God,
Shoulder to shoulder or miles apart.
Gathered or scattered, we still share a bond:
Brothers and sisters related by blood.
The gathered, scattered family of God.
2. Seed, once scattered, has now become ripe.
Fields that lay fallow have grown to full height.
Grain that is gathered forms one bread of life.
All of us feast at the table of Christ.
The gathered, scattered family of God.
3. Branches rise from one vine in the ground.
Bunches of sweet grapes grow plump in the sun.
So many grapes, but the wine it is one;
All of us different, but share the same cup.
The gathered, scattered family of God.
4. Wanderers, strangers have become one.
Weary and burdened, have heard the same call.
Sisters and brothers, adopted in love;
One in the Father, the Spirit, and Son.
The gathered, scattered family of God.
