Be Imitators of Christ

Christ came to serve  

In humble human skin 

He died for us 

And conquered death and sin 

And now,  

In majesty, He reigns  

His name  

Above all other names 

Oh, let us bow our knees 

And with our tongues, confess 

That Jesus Christ is Lord 

His Father, glorify and bless 

Stand firm in the Spirit of the truth 

With tender hearts and love for all  

Bring comfort and compassion  

Live up to what we have been called 

"Children of God, blameless and pure" 

Shining like stars in the dark universe  

Holding firmly to the word of life 

Faithfully serving God with sacrifice      

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Philippians 1:27-2:18 

Psalm 25

In You, Lord, God 

Do I put my trust, 

Do not let those  

Who are treacherous  

Triumph over me 

May their fate be shame 

Like those who do not hope 

Or trust in Your great Name 

Guide me in Your truth, God 

And show me Your ways 

Remember Your mercy and love 

But not the many times I have strayed 

The Lord instructs sinners 

In His ways which are good and right 

He guides and teaches the humble  

He is faithful to those by His side 

He will help those who fear Him 

In the ways that they should decide 

They and their offspring will prosper 

His promises, He will confide 

I look to the Lord to release me 

To turn to me and be gracious 

For I am alone and afflicted 

Troubled in heart with anguish 

Look upon my distress 

And take away all of my sins 

Fierce is my enemy's hatred 

In a battle I, alone, cannot win  

Guard my life and deliver 

For I take refuge in You 

May righteousness protect me 

Because, Lord, my hope is in You     

Our Precious Cornerstone

Jesus is the Living Rock,

Our precious Cornerstone;

Trust in Him and declare 

His praise for all He's done

He called us out of darkness

Into His wonderful light;

By His outpoured mercy,

We have been made right

By His wounds upon the cross,

We have been made whole

As we return to the Shepherd,

The Overseer of our souls

Let others see you doing good,

Submit to authority,

Follow in the steps of Christ

And walk in purity

For your gentle and quiet spirit

Is highly valued in God's sight

And we have received 

God's gracious gift of life

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1 Peter 2:-3:7