THE SERVICE OF SONG

You who have known redemption's grace,

Rejoice and sing with one accord

To Christ, who brought you to this place:

Intone hosannahs to the Lord!

You who know love the Spirit shed,

In hearts where He has come to dwell,

Have your affections freshly led

To sing unto the Springing Well.

The Father's presence may amaze:

Yet here through grace His sons belong,

Where Christ the Leader of the praise

Declaims that Name in joyful song.

Yet we discern a greater voice

Since love can rest in love's results:

Hear God, who sees His saints, rejoice

For His own voice of song exults.

5 May 2013