8-7s. The Communion of Saints. 1 FATHER, Son, and Spirit, hear Faith's effectual fervent prayer; Hear, and our petitions seal, Let us now the answer feel. Still our fellowship increase, Knit us in the bond of peace; Join our new-born spirits, join Each to each, and all to thine.
2 Build us in one body up, Called in one high calling's hope: One the Spirit whom we claim, One the pure baptismal flame, One the faith, and common Lord, One the Father lives adored, Over, through, and in us all, God incomprehensible.
3 One with God, the source of bliss, Ground of our communion this: Life of all that live below, Let thine emanations flow! Rise eternal in our heart: Thou our long-sought Eden art; Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, Be to us what Adam lost.
