180 - We Thank You, O God, for Our Prophets
We thank you, O God, for our prophets
who guide us in witness today.
We thank you for sending the gospel
enlightening our minds with its rays.
We thank you for every blessing
bestowed by your generous hand.
We lift up our promise to serve you,
to bring healing and peace to all lands.
When dark clouds of trouble hang o’er us
and threaten your peace by our fear,
there is hope smiling brightly before us,
and we know that your kingdom is near.
We doubt not your grace and your goodness;
we’ve claimed them in days that are past.
And all those who labor for Zion
will surely be blessed at last.
A people God calls to be prophetic
will walk in the way of the Christ.
Welcome all who would join in the journey
seeking joy in God’s life-giving light.
By prayer, may we always be open
to bear further truth God would give.
We dare to act boldly for justice,
and serve so that others may live.
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PROPHET
Words: William Fowler, 1830–1865, alt.; st. 3 Randall Pratt, 1963– ; Sp. tr. Geri Silva Macias, 1956– , and Esdras Hernández, 1981– ; Fr. tr. Larry Tyree, 1953–
Music: Caroline E. S. Norton, 1808–1877
Words st. 3 © 2004 Community of Christ
Performed by the Beyond the Walls Choir
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