1 Rise up, O saints of God!
From vain ambitions turn;
Christ rose triumphant that your hearts
With nobler zeal might burn.
2 Speak out, O saints of God!
Despair engulfs earth's frame;
As heirs of God's baptismal grace,
His word of hope proclaim.
3 Rise up, O saints of God!
His kingdom's task embrace;
Redress sin's cruel consequence;
Give justice larger place.
4 Give heed, O saints of God!
Creation cries in pain;
Stretch forth your hand of healing now,
With love the weak sustain.
5 Commit your hearts to seek
The paths which Christ has trod
And quickened by the Spirit's power,
Rise up, O saints of God!
