JOINED TO CHRIST.
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Joined to Christ in mystic union, We Thy members, Thou our Head, Sealed by deep and true communion, Risen with Thee, who once were dead— Saviour, we would humbly claim All the power of this Thy name. Instant sympathy to brighten All their weakness and their woe, Guiding grace their way to lighten, Shall Thy loving members know; All their sorrows Thou dost bear, All Thy gladness they shall share. Make Thy members every hour For Thy blessed service meet; Earnest tongues, and arms of power, Skilful hands, and hastening feet, Ever ready to fulfil All Thy word and all Thy will. Everlasting life Thou givest Everlasting love to see; They shall live because Thou livest, And their life is hid with Thee. Safe Thy members shall be found, When their glorious Head is crowned! —Frances Ridley Havergal.