“I will remain in the world no longer, but they are still in
the world”
“I will remain in the world no longer, but they are still in the world”
And in the world they will remain
Called to walk in paths of light
Sent out to preach hope
And embody love
All their days they will walk with God
Brought out from under the shroud of sin
Freed to speak awkward truths
And unpopular words
Bearing on human shoulders
A message of divine grace
Full of the love of the one who sent them.
They will speak when others remain silent
They will remain silent when others speak
They will wait when others act
They will act when others wait
And in their concrete lives lived
Among the people of all nations
The word of hopeful anticipation will go with them
With opened eyes and ears and hands and hearts
They will travel beyond borders
Past unbroken boundaries
Persistence will be their hallmark
And restoration will be their banner
And as all things pass away
Their words and deeds will be solid foundations
On which the kingdom has been built.
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