The New Century Hymnal, Hymn #179. Words by Dosia Carlson, Tune: PASSION CHORALEKey of C, no capoNote: The PASSION CHORALE was reworked Paul Simon's American TuneVerse 1We 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 2We 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 3We 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.
