CHRIST FOUND A WORLD DIVIDED

Christ found a world divided
     by culture, color, creed;
he loved them all, he joined them
     by word and helpful deed.
He drew them all together--
     that man of Galilee--
all peoples, tribes, and races,
     united and yet free.

And still the work continues:
     this is our dream, our goal:
to bring the world together
     in one united whole.
Each human life respected,
     each culture and each taste,
each background and each viewpoint;
     none scorned in pride or haste.

Respecting each one's talent,
     concern for each one's need--
to some much has been given:
     from some we much received--
some offer fun and music;
     some bring their strength and skill;
some boast artistic genius;
     some gifts of mind and will.

United by our caring
     for each and everyone;
united by our Savior,
     by Christ, the Holy One:
all human life is sacred;
     no human life is dross.
Lead on, O Christ, we follow
     as comrades of the cross.