Eng:1265  Chin:-  Kor:827  Span:387  Tag:-  Fra:-  Por:- 

Lyrics:Unknown
Music:Adam Geibel
Meter:7.6.7.6.D. with chorus

Hymns using same tune:

#870 (Tune 1), #877, #1284

 

 1  The churches are the Body

    Of Christ on earth today.

    They are His testimony,

    That He may have a way.

    They are the golden lampstands

    In cities far and wide.

    They are His fighting army,

    And His beloved Bride.

 

The churches, the churches,

Upon the earth today;

Lord, stir our hearts for Thy desire,

And build us, oh, build us, Lord, we pray.

 

 2  Oh, how we need the churches,

    All of them, great or small!

    We need their many portions

    To profit us withal.

    Yes, Lord, enlarge the churches;

    We love their needs to bear.

    Enlarge our hearts, Lord Jesus,

    In fellowship and prayer.

 

The churches, the churches,

Upon the earth today;

Lord, stir our hearts for Thy desire,

And build us, oh, build us, Lord, we pray.

 

 3  The Lord's eyes o'er the whole earth

    Are running to and fro;

    Those seven, burning, searching,

    Our heart's desire to know.

    His purpose — many churches,

    Built up in one accord;

    This golden testimony

    Will thus express the Lord.

 

The churches, the churches,

Upon the earth today;

Lord, stir our hearts for Thy desire,

And build us, oh, build us, Lord, we pray.

 

 4  And soon will be the coming

    Of our triumphant King!

    He's coming for the churches

    Where His sweet praises ring.

    Come, Lord, come reap the firstfruits,

    As draws the harvest nigh,

    And to Thy throne do take us,

    To reign with Thee on high.

 

The churches, the churches,

Upon the earth today;

Lord, stir our hearts for Thy desire,

And build us, oh, build us, Lord, we pray.