1. The Church of Christ, in every age
   beset by change but Spirit-led,
   must claim and test its heritage
   and keep on rising from the dead.

2. Across the world, across the street,
   the victims of injustice cry
   for shelter and for bread to eat,
   and never live until they die.

3. Then let the servant Church arise,
   a caring Church that longs to be
   a partner in Christ's sacrifice,
   and clothed in Christ's humanity.

1. Lord, your Church on earth is seeking
   your renewal from above;
   teach us all the art of speaking
   with the accent of your love.
   We would heed your great commission:
   sending us to every place —
   preach, baptise, fulfil my mission,
   serve with love and share my grace.

2. Freedom give to those in bondage,
   lift the burdens caused by sin.
   Give new hope, new strength and courage,
   grant release from fears within:
   light for darkness; joy for sorrow;
   love for hatred; peace for strife.
   These and countless blessings follow
   as the Spirit gives new life.

1. When I needed a neighbour, were you there, were you there?
   When I needed a neighbour, were you there?

And the creed and the colour and the name won't matter,
were you there?

2. I was hungry and thirsty, were you there, were you there?
   I was hungry and thirsty, were you there?

3. I was cold, I was naked, were you there, were you there?
   I was cold, I was naked, were you there?

1. Where can we find you, Lord Jesus our Master?
   We want to serve you, to answer your call.
   Where do you lead us and ask us to follow?
   What should we do in our service to all?

2. 'Go to the hungry, to those who have nothing;
   go where the farmlands are empty and bare.
   I broke the bread for the people around me;
   out of my plenty, think what you can share.

3. 'Go to the homeless, to those who have nowhere;
   go where my people sleep out in the rain.
   I had no comforts but what others gave me;
   offer them shelter, give ease to their pain.

1. Longing for light, we wait in darkness.
   Longing for truth, we turn to you.
   Make us your own, your holy people,
   light for the world to see.

Christ, be our light!
Shine in our hearts.
Shine through the darkness.
Christ, be our light!
Shine in your Church gathered today.

2. Longing for peace, our world is troubled.
   Longing for hope, many despair.
   Your word alone has power to save us.
   Make us your living voice.

1. Praise to the Lord, the Almighty, the King of creation!
   O my soul, praise him, for he is thy health and salvation!
   All ye who hear, brothers and sisters, draw near,
   praise him in glad adoration.

2. Praise to the Lord, who doth prosper thy work and defend thee;
   surely his goodness and mercy here daily attend thee:
   ponder anew what the Almighty can do,
   who with his love doth befriend thee.

3. Praise to the Lord, who doth nourish thy life and restore thee,
   fitting thee well for the tasks that are ever before thee,
   then to thy need he like a mother doth speed,
   spreading the wings of grace o'er thee.

1. There's a quiet understanding
   when we're gathered in the Spirit,
   it's a promise that he gives us,
   when we gather in his name.
   There's a love we feel in Jesus,
   there's a manna that he feeds us,
   it's a promise that he gives us,
   when we gather in his name.

1. Breathe on me, Breath of God;
   fill me with life anew,
   that I may love what thou dost love,
   and do what thou wouldst do.

2. Breathe on me, Breath of God,
   until my heart is pure,
   until with thee I will one will,
   to do and to endure.

1. An Upper Room did our Lord prepare
   for those he loved until the end;
   and his disciples still gather there
   to celebrate our Risen Friend.

2. A lasting gift Jesus gave his own —
   to share his bread, his loving cup;
   whatever burdens may bow us down,
   he by his cross shall lift us up.

1. There is a Redeemer,
   Jesus, God's own Son,
   precious Lamb of God, Messiah,
   Holy One.

Thank you, O my Father,
for giving us your Son,
and leaving your Spirit
till the work on earth is done.

1. Praise, my soul, the King of heaven;
   to his feet thy tribute bring.
   Ransomed, healed, restored, forgiven,
   who like thee his praise should sing?
   Praise him!  Praise him!
   Praise the everlasting King!

2. Praise him for his grace and favour
   to his people in distress;
   praise him, still the same for ever,
   slow to chide, and swift to bless.
   Praise him!  Praise him!
   Glorious in his faithfulness.

1. As the deer pants for the water,
   so my soul longs after you.
   You alone are my heart's desire
   and I long to worship you.

You alone are my strength, my shield,
to you alone may my spirit yield.
You alone are my heart's desire
and I long to worship you.

1. All I once held dear,
   built my life upon,
   all this world reveres,
   and wars to own,
   all I once thought gain
   I have counted loss;
   spent and worthless now,
   compared to this.

Knowing you, Jesus,
knowing you,
there is no greater thing.
You're my all, you're the best,
you're my joy, my righteousness,
and I love you, Lord.

1. Take this moment, sign, and space;
   take my friends around;
   here among us make the place
   where your love is found.

2. Take the time to call my name,
   take the time to mend
   who I am and what I've been,
   all I've failed to tend.

3. Take the tiredness of my days,
   take my past regret,
   letting your forgiveness touch
   all I can't forget.

1. Be thou my vision, O Lord of my heart,
   be all else but naught to me, save that thou art;
   be thou my best thought in the day and the night,
   both waking and sleeping, thy presence my light.

2. Be thou my wisdom, be thou my true word,
   be thou ever with me, and I with thee, Lord;
   be thou my great Father, thy child let me be;
   be thou in me dwelling, and I one with thee.

3. Be thou my breastplate, my sword for the fight;
   be thou my whole armour, be thou my true might;
   be thou my soul's shelter, be thou my strong tower:
   O raise thou me heavenward, great Power of my power.

1. God with us: Creator, Father,
   bringing everything to birth;
   Mother of the whole creation,
   fire of stars and life of earth:
   down the countless years composing,
   from the earth's evolving night,
   love's response to love, and forming
   mind and soul to seek your light.

2. God with us: Redeemer, Brother,
   Friend for ever at our side,
   here, in flesh, you walked among us,
   taking up your cross, you died.
   Crucified, despised, rejected,
   Perfect Love, who shared our shame,
   streaming from the cross, your judgement,
   full of mercy, clears our name.

1. Be still,
   for the presence of the Lord,
   the Holy One, is here;
   come bow before him now
   with reverence and fear:
   in him no sin is found —
   we stand on holy ground.
   Be still,
   for the presence of the Lord,
   the Holy One, is here.

2. Be still,
   for the glory of the Lord
   is shining all around;
   he burns with holy fire,
   with splendour he is crowned:
   how awesome is the sight —
   our radiant King of light!
   Be still,
   for the glory of the Lord
   is shining all around.

1. The kingdom of God
   is justice and joy,
   for Jesus restores
   what sin would destroy;
   God's power and glory
   in Jesus we know,
   and here and hereafter
   the kingdom shall grow.

2. The kingdom of God
   is mercy and grace,
   the prisoners are freed,
   the sinners find place,
   the outcast are welcomed
   God's banquet to share,
   and hope is awakened
   in place of despair.

1. Praise, my soul, the King of heaven;
   to his feet thy tribute bring.
   Ransomed, healed, restored, forgiven,
   who like thee his praise should sing?
   Praise him!  Praise him!
   Praise the everlasting King!

2. Praise him for his grace and favour
   to his people in distress;
   praise him, still the same for ever,
   slow to chide, and swift to bless.
   Praise him!  Praise him!
   Glorious in his faithfulness.