​The Golden Jubilee Hymn

Lyrics: Christopher M. Butt (b.1952), Dean of St Christopher’s Cathedral Bahrain (2009-19)
Tune: Ode to Joy, final movement, 9th symphony, Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827)

1. Heavenly Father, as we gather,
thank you for the life we share.
You have blessed our life together
in the land of calls to prayer.
In our Golden Jubilee year,
give us rest, renew, restore;
grant us grace to persevere
and know your presence evermore.

2. Jesus, you have come among us,
welcomed, healed, restored and called;
in the land of Paul and Barnabas
bring your loving Word to all.
We are shaped by many nations
drawn from north, south, west and east,
shaping life and expectations,
foretaste of the heavenly feast.

3. Holy Spirit, come renew us
for the road that lies ahead.
Guide us, teach us, heal us, fill us;
strengthen us through wine and bread.
Give us all renewed compassion
for the lands in which we live.
Be as one in full communion,
sharing all we have to give.

4. Sing God’s praises to the Father,
sing God’s praises to the Son,
sing God’s praises to the Spirit;
ever Three, but ever One.
God has called us, shaped us, led us,
gives us all we need to be
in the Gulf and land of Cyprus
in our Golden Jubilee.