JOINED to Christ in mystic union, We Thy members, Thou our Head, Sealed by deep and true communion, Risen with Thee, who once were dead -- Saviour, we would humbly claim All the power of this Thy name. Instant sympathy to brighten All their weakness and their woe, Guiding grace their way to lighten, Shall Thy loving members know; All their sorrows Thou dost bear, All Thy gladness they shall share. Make Thy members every hour For Thy blessed service meet; Earnest tongues, and arms of power, Skillful hands, and hastening feet, Ever ready to fulfill All Thy word and all Thy will. Everlasting life Thou givest, Everlasting love to see; They shall live because Thou livest, And their life is hid with Thee. Safe Thy members shall be found, When their glorious Head is crowned! | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...A DROP OF DEW by ANDREW MARVELL FACADE: 17. DARK SONG by EDITH SITWELL A JEWISH FAMILY; IN A SMALL VALLEY OPPOSITE ST. GOAR by WILLIAM WORDSWORTH NEGRO GIRL by IRENE COOPER ALLEN YOUTH'S SONGS by MAXWELL ANDERSON |