Salvation! There's no better word For what Christ does for me: He saves me from repented sins And sets my spirit free. * But if in this I rest content * How can I hope to see * The glorious, utmost consequence * Of all Christ asks of me? O save me absolutely, Lord, That I may play my part As your disciple, daily more Mature in mind and heart! Salvation! There's no better word For what Christ offers us- The love that died for you and me Upon a Roman cross. * But if we pass life's victims by, * How can we hope to learn * The glorious, utmost consequence * Of Christ's divine concern? As servants of your Kingdom, Lord, O never let us rest Until your love and justice reach The needy and oppressed! Salvation! There's no better word For all Christ came to do: His peace removes the barricades And lets forgiveness through. * But while we shut our brethren out * How shall we all attain * The glorious, utmost consequence * Of Christ's redeeming reign? O fill your universal Church With wisdom, Lord, and love; And save this power-hungry world With power from above! (Version excluding * lines).