Tune: Thornbury
(\'Thy hand, O God, has guided\')
Acts 2 v.42-47
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The early church continued
Steadfast, and Christ they viewed
With teaching, fellowship, prayers
And in Communion shares
Holy fear came on every soul
They did the Lord extol
Many wonders and signs were done
Through Christ, the risen one
All that believed, they were there
In a church strong and fair
They had all things common, for
They helped needy and poor
They sold of goods, possessions
As God\'s true daughters, sons
Distributed to people
Hearing the needy call
Continuing on daily
With one accord they be
In temple and homes meeting
They worshipped and did sing
Breaking of bread, Communion
All included, not one
Excluded, and ate food, glad
Single of heart, not sad
They praised God and had favour
With folk, who did savour
His presence there with them sure
Their Lord for evermore
He did add to church daily
Those being saved, they be
Members of the company
The church, Christ\'s body be