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Timeless Celebration
by Commissioner Harry
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Through the streets of town and city
Marched the soldiers of the Lord,
In their hearts the Saviour’s pity,
In their hands the Spirit’s sword.
Freed themselves, they offered freedom
From sin’s ever-strengthening hold,
In his name they bade all welcome
To the Warrior-Shepherd’s fold.
Though they stirred up opposition –
Bruised in body; bruised in soul –
They maintained their Master’s vision
Of a world by grace made whole.
Eager converts reinforced them,
For this warfare learned to pray,
By their fruitful faith endorsed them:
God’s new host was here to stay.
At this time of celebration,
As our lips sing out your praise
O Lord, make our generation
Messengers with hearts ablaze.
Make us worthy of our history,
Help us seek and find the lost,
Fill us with the love of Calvary
And the fire of Pentecost.
(Tune:
Blaenwern 430)
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