As We Carry This Flame Forward
Hymn composed by
William MooreContextual information
These lyrics are set to HOLY MANNA, a tune that is used for many texts in the lyricist’s Disciples of Christ tradition but only one in Singing the Living Tradition. This text could be sung as a chalice extinguishing, a benediction, or final hymn.
These lyrics are set to HOLY MANNA, a tune that is used for many texts in the lyricist’s Disciples of Christ tradition but only one in Singing the Living Tradition. This text could be sung as a chalice extinguishing, a benediction, or final hymn.
Tune Name
HOLY MANNA
Tune Name
Text Meter
8.7.8.7.D.
10.9.10.9
Song Composer
William MooreHymn Arranger
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Lyrics
As we carry this flame forward, we hold true to what we know.
As we carry this flame forward, we leave space for us to grow.
This flame represents a place where all are valued, all belong.
With this flame we speak to power, with this flame, we join in song.
As we carry this flame forward, hand in hand, we heed the call
to do justice, kindness, mercy, equity, and peace to all.
This flame represents a people found in every faith and creed.
People who commit to serving all their neighbors, and their needs.
As we carry this flame forward, it goes with us as a light.
As we carry this flame toward a new world, our future's bright.
This flame represents a promise, one we make with the Divine.
A new world we are creating, we can make tomorrow shine!
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