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Christ Has No Body
Staff Notation • Sacred
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Christ Has No Body by Tim Blickhan — Lyrics
Christ has no body but yours,
No hands, no feet on earth but yours,
Yours are the eyes with which he looks
Compassion on this world,
Yours are the feet with which he walks to do good,
Yours are the hands, with which he blesses all the world.
Yours are the hands, yours are the feet,
Yours are the eyes, you are his body.
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About Christ Has No Body
A profound statement of Christian mission, this setting of a text attributed to Teresa of Avila is suitable for occasions when a choir wishes to explore themes of active faith and service. The English words powerfully convey the idea that Christ's work in the world is carried out through the actions of believers. Blickhan's SATB arrangement likely offers rich harmonic possibilities for choirs seeking to express this message with depth and conviction. The composer's setting draws out the devotional and imperative nature of the text, making it an affecting choice for services focused on discipleship and the embodiment of Christ's love.
