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Christ for the world we sing
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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Christ for the world we sing by Thurlow Weed — Lyrics
Christ for the world we sing!
The world to Christ we bring
with loving zeal;
the poor and them that mourn,
the faint and overborne,
sinsick and sorrowworn,
whom Christ doth heal.
Christ for the world we sing!
The world to Christ we bring
with fervent prayer;
the wayward and the lost,
by restless passions tossed,
redeemed at countless cost,
from dark despair.
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About Christ for the world we sing
This is a powerful hymn setting, intended for SATB choir, that calls for a commitment to sharing Christ with the world. The English lyrics express a fervent desire to bring all people to Christ through loving zeal, fervent prayer, and joyful song. The text focuses on reaching out to the marginalized and suffering, including the poor, the grieving, the weary, and those lost in sin and despair. It also calls for communal action, urging singers to share in the work, endure reproach, and bear the cross for Christ. The music offers a compelling opportunity for choirs to convey the hymn's message of universal salvation and dedicated service.
