You call to us, Lord Jesus, as once in Galilee You called to James and Andrew, "Come now and follow me." They left their nets and followed, and did not look behind; Lord, we like them will follow, our life in you to find. You came to preach deliverance, to set the captives free, to heal the brokenhearted, to make the sightless see. Your ministry of mercy and justice is our task; help us like true disciples to do the work you ask. You summon us to visions of what this world can be, of hope and peace and freedom for all humanity. For justice we will labor for every human soul till greed and hatred vanish, and humankind is whole. The path you bid us follow is not an easy road, and doubt or pain or conflict will sometimes be our load. Lord, grant us strength and courage to walk the way you trod, till we behold in glory the radiant face of God.