Lord, you give the great commission:
"Heal the sick and preach the word"
Lest the church neglect its mission
And the gospel go unheard
Help us witness to your purpose
With renewed integrity
With the Spirit's gifts empower us
For the work of ministry
Lord, you call us to your service:
"In my name baptize and teach"
That the world may trust your promise
Life abundant meant for each
Give us all new fervor
Draw us closer in community
With the Spirit's gifts empower us
For the work of ministry
Lord, you make the common holy:
"This, my body; this, my blood"
Let us all, for earth's true glory
Daily lift life heavenward
Asking that the world around us
Share your children's liberty
With the Spirit's gifts empower us
For the work of ministry
Lord, you show us love's true measure:
"Father, what they do, forgive"
Yet we hoard as private treasure
All that you so freely give
May your care and mercy lead us
To a just society
With the Spirit's gifts empower us
For the work of ministry
Lord, you bless with words assuring:
"I am with you to the end"
Faith and hope and love restoring
May we serve as you intend
And, amid the cares that claim us
Hold in mind eternity
With the Spirit's gifts empower us
For the work of ministry
