1. Gathered by a greater purpose, higher than our highest aims, wider than the far horizon, deeper than all other claims, Christ our Hope, as we assemble, power and blessing to receive, may our worship tell with gladness what we inwardly believe. 2. Give us now your living Spirit, finding, waking in this place, unpredicted, unsuspected gifts and ministries of grace. Called and cherished, each believer bears the seed of life divine. Tend our growth and make us fruitful, branches of your living vine. 3. Through the landscape of the future, guide us on a hopeful road. Feed us, Bread of Life, and nurture strength to ease our neighbour's load. May the world that hears our witness see the pattern that you weave and, in us, your thankful people, feel your presence, and believe. Optional Stanza 2, for British contexts: Long ago your loving purpose found, embraced, and freed our land. Saints and martyrs sing around us; on their rock of faith we stand. Help us, from our best tradition timely wisdom to retrieve, till our life and work embody what we inwardly believe.