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Father and life-giver,
grace of Christ impart;
he, the Word incarnate —
food for mind and heart.
Children of the promise,
homage now we pay;
sacrificial banquet
cheers the desert way.
Wine and bread the symbols —
love and life convey,
offered by your people,
work and joy portray.
All we won consigning,
nothing is retained;
tokens of our service,
gifts and song contain.
Transformation wondrous
water into wine;
mingled in the Godhead
we are made divine.
Birth into his body
brought us life anew,
total consecration —
fruit from grafting true.
Christ, the head and members
living now as one,
offered to the Father
by this holy Son;
and our adoration
will be purified,
by the Holy Spirit
breathing through our lives.
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LYRICS
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Meter:
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11 11 11 11
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Bible Refs:
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Phil 1:18;
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LIST OF LYRIC SOURCES
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Hymn/Song Book
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Year
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Song #
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| 1994 | # 157 |
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