jesus, united by thy grace

Each day of Lent I am publishing one of Charles Wesley's hymns or poems. In my experience, the selection of Charles Wesley's hymns that we actually use in worship is very small. This is sad, because his hymns are filled with deep theological truths and great beauty.

Use these as a part of your Lenten disciplines, and share any thoughts or reactions in the comments.

Lent Day 33

Jesus, United by Thy Grace
(United Methodist Hymnal #561)

1.
Jesus, united by thy grace
and each to each endeared,
with confidence we seek thy face
and know our prayer is heard.

2.
Help us to help each other, Lord,
each other's cross to bear;
let all their friendly aid afford,
and feel each other's care.

3.
Up unto thee, our living Head,
let us in all things grow;
till thou hast made us free indeed
and spotless here below.

4.
Touched by the lodestone of thy love,
let all our hearts agree,
and ever toward each other move,
and ever move toward thee.

5.
To thee, inseparably joined,
let all our spirits cleave;
O may we all the loving mind
that was in thee receive.

6.
This is the bond of perfectness,
thy spotless charity;
O let us, still we pray, possess
the mind that was in thee.