Hymns by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette

The Love of Christ Jesus is Urging Us On
FOUNDATION (11.11.11.11) ("How Firm a Foundation")

The love of Christ Jesus is urging us on,
For we find our life in what Jesus has done.
He died and is risen; now we're dead to sin!
No longer our own, we have new life in him.

The love of Christ Jesus is changing our view;
In valleys of death, we see God's reign break through.
Where others seek vengeance, Christ calls us to live
Forgiven in him — able, then, to forgive.

The love of Christ Jesus leads Christians to care;
When people are hungry, he calls us to share.
He gives us a job — to get out of our pews,
To work for God's justice and live the good news.

The love of Christ Jesus is urging us on
When others grow weary or say hope is gone.
He calls us to serve him again and again;
No longer our own, all our life is in him.

Biblical Reference: 2 Corinthians 5:14-17
Tune: Traditional American melody ("How Firm a Foundation")
Text: Copyright © 2012 by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette. All rights reserved.
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Hymn Note for "The Love of Christ Jesus is Urging Us On"

Carolyn wrote this hymn at the Massanetta Springs Bible Conference after hearing a sermon by the Rev. Dr. Syngman Rhee, the Special Assistant to the President for Global Ministry and Advancement at Union Presbyterian Seminary in Richmond, VA.

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