The New Century Hymnal, Hymn #179. Words by Dosia Carlson, Tune: PASSION CHORALE
Key of C, no capo
Note: The PASSION CHORALE was reworked Paul Simon's American Tune
Verse 1
We Yearn, O Christ, For Wholeness And For Your Healing Touch;
Too Long Have We Felt Help Less; Our Burdens Seemed Too Much.
Forgetting All Preten--Ses We Make Our Pleadings Heard,
In Hope And Expectation A-Wait Your Gracious Word.
Verse 2
We Long To Have Companions Who Travel By Our Side,
Strong Friends To Call And An-Swer With Whom We Are Allied;
As We Lift Up Each O----Ther When Struggles Lay Us Low,
Community Develops; Our Faith And Caring Grow.
Verse 3
We Need Your Li-Ving Pre Sence, O Christ Of Galilee,
A Pre-Sence That Re-Vives Us And Sets Our Spirits Free.
No Longer Are We Fear-Ful, Your Love Pervades Each Place.
Empower Us With Courage To Claim Your Healing Grace.
