Text: Jeffrey Rowthorn, 1978

1 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; 


Refrain: 
 with the Spirit's gifts empower us 
 for the work of ministry. 


2 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; Refrain 


3 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; Refrain 


4 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; Refrain 


5 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; Refrain 



Hymn: Lord, You Give The Great Commission (Tune: Rowthorn)

Kartika Putri