Called to the kingdom for a time like this

Chosen and precious to you, Lord.

Here in this moment,

Here in this place,

We stand in answer to your call

For a time like this

Written to mark the 50th anniversary of full clergy rights for women in the United Methodist Church (USA).

 

Before you formed us in the womb you knew

Your chosen purpose for our days:

To be the prophets,

To speak your Word,

To help the nations know your plan

To make all things new

 

And in the dark days you said, "Do not fear,

I am beginning, I am end"

You stood beside us,

Your promise sure.

You held us in the grip of grace

And dried every tear

 

Why have you called us is a mystery;

Can any good thing come from us?

Yet we are faithful

And trust in you.

We pledge to serve your Kingdom's cause:

To change history.

 

Gareth Hill © GraceNotes Music

 

  

 

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Metre: 8.7.8.7.

Tune composed for this, written by Michael Wu, music director of Grace UMC in Gaithersburg, Maryland, is available here.