Hymns, #1262

The Church - Her Local Expression

Eng/Kor:1262  Chin:-  Span:-  Rus:-  Tag:-  Fra:-  Por:-

Lyrics:Unknown
Music:Ira D. Sankey
Meter:8.6.8.6.D.
Guitar:Capo 1, Eb Major [Sheet Music]

Hymns using same tune:

#116, #1126

 

 1 

It's by our mingled spirit, Lord,

   That we can shine with Thee,

And be a golden lampstand now

   For all the world to see.

It's not by forms or rituals,

   Mere Christianity;

It's by our Christ enjoyed as life

   We all can shine with Thee.

 

 2 

The burning Christ has feet as brass

   Which in the furnace burns,

His eyes are as a flame of fire —

   'Tis to this Christ we turn!

How could we ever lukewarm be

   When on His face we gaze?

O Lord, we give ourselves to You

   To set us all ablaze!

 

 3 

The seven golden lampstands in

   The seven cities see,

So burning, shining with this Christ,

   It's God's economy!

We're absolute that this become

   Our full reality

Upon the earth, within the church

   In each locality.

 
Hymn #1262