This is another fine Paul Mason song that has come from a specific parish but has wide applicability. It is a gathering song, a song for Gifts, a Communion song and even a Recessional. In his usual style he notes twenty-seven liturgies for which it is especially appropriate – not for nothing is Paul Australia’s favourite liturgy nerd!
He notes:
“We Are Called” is energetic and uplifting, based on the texts of the prayer, vision and mission of the Cathedral parish (Lumen Christi) in the Diocese of Wollongong, called to be bearers of Christ’s love, called to reveal the light of Christ to the world.
It is available as a single sheet, or in the essential collection, Hymns and Spiritual Songs Vol 1.
I’m not sure my backing is quite the “passionately” he was looking for.
Refrain
We are called to be bearers of Christ’s love.
We are called to reveal the light of Christ to the world.
Merciful God, merciful God,
You have called us out of darkness into light,
The light of Christ.1 May the gifts that we share help in building up the Body of Christ,
The Body of Christ.
Help us to reveal Christ’s love to the world through all we say and do,
All we say and do.2 May the Spirit of Trith strengthen us, help us bear witness to your Word,
Witness to your Word.
Feed us at the Table of the Eucharist to give light to the world,
Light to the world.
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