Verse 1

O Lord who came to earth to show Thy way of truth and love; Who ministered to varied needs With grace sent from above, Equip us now to likewise go And thus fullfill thy word Compelling us to minister: Give us thy love, O Lord.

Verse 2

Enable us to hear the cries of those who in despair, Call out for someone who will hear, For someone who will care. Then hearing let us actively Pursue with one accord A ministry which meets their needs Give us thy love, O Lord.

Verse 3

With superficial gestures, we Have tried to comfort men, Who long to find fulfillment for The hollowness within. Invest us in a higher cause Which shown by Christ our Lord, Makes us to seek men's deepest needs: Give us thy love, O Lord

Verse 4

Thy kingdom come on earth, we pray With hearts which are resolved, And yet in mankind's problems still We fail to be involved; The ministeries of comfort peace And hope may we afford To all who struggle in their needs: Give us thy love, O Lord