God of caring, bind us firmly To the friends we see each day. Keep us always in your circle, Loving near and far away. All the people who would claim you: Call you God and know your Son - Would be bound within love's holding Making many seem as one. We, the people who have asked you To come in, our lives to fill: Grant us your complete compassion Let us live within your will. We would ever be your people Going forth, the Cross before: Soldier, lover, thinker, keepers, All together to adore. Ever knowing, ever seeing God we feel in Spirit's breath. Breaking out of old discussion Enter new, and conquer death! God forever is our champion Steering us the path to go We, the people who are granted All the love and God to know.