In this ministry of life, earthen vessels we shall be. We know danger, toil, and strife, but through grace we still are free. Refrain Since we bear the life of Christ, fragile humans though we be, still we never will lose heart: earthen vessels we shall be. As clay jars we bear the light of the life and death of Christ. Through the Spirit's love and might we know mercy will suffice. Refrain Words we preach are not our own, but the gospel Christ proclaimed. We shall serve by grace alone. Glory be to Jesus' name! Refrain