FATHER ALMIGHTY, WE GIVE YOU OUR THANKS

Refrain: Strengthen us Lord, with the burning love of Christ\nSend us the spirit of your Son.\nFather almighty, we give you our thanks,\nThanks for the gift of your Son,\nThanks for the friendship you’ve called us to share,\nGathered together in one;\nKeep us together, all true to your name;\nStriving till we’ve overcome.\n2. Father we thank you for giving us life,\nLife to be lived all for you;\nGiving a share in your Godhead divine,\nA share in your love through and through;\nHelp us bear witness to your holy name\nIn all that we say, think or do.\n3. Father, please help us to spread the good news,\nBrought by your Son to mankind,\nNews of our love and concern for all men,\nThe poor and the lame and the blind;\nHelp us to live all the time, all our lives,\nThe teachings that Christ left behind.\n4. Help us to fire all the world with your love,\nWe who are one in your Son;\nHelp us transform all the world into Christ;\nTill all men and races are one;\nGive us your peace Lord, your peace and your love;\nFather, may your will be done.\n22