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
Metre: 8.7.8.7.
Tune composed for this, written by Michael Wu, music director of Grace UMC in Gaithersburg, Maryland, is available here.