1.

We’ve been gathered by God’s grace untold.
Our Chief Shepherd’s fruit is manifold.
Faithful fathers, shepherds with true care
Lay the groundwork; thus we oneness share.
Our thankfulness and praise ascend to heaven;
’Tis like incense as we’re saved and purified.
In our lives God’s kingdom grows; we gain salvation
As we’re fashioned to be Jesus’ bride.

2.

Into earth the Corn of Wheat did fall—
Jesus died to self and gave up all.
As His heirs we’re granted now to live,
When upon the cross our lives we give.
With joy we have sold all to gain God’s treasure.
In the field we’ve bought we dig and treasure find.
We must cleanse out sin and live to God’s good pleasure.
Through Christ’s vict’ry we’ll gain life divine.

3.

All creation longs and yearns to see
God’s great work of glorious liberty.
By the cross it’s founded in the light
Now in these last days before it’s night.
By streams of Reuben let us more than ever
Seek God’s counsels where God’s lampstand has its seat.
There truth’s Spirit reigns and judges this world’s error.
’Tis a scythe that harvests sheaves of wheat.

4.

Now the Fig Tree shows the day is near,
As the bride prepares and gathers here.
We receive God’s counsels deep within.
Mind and spirit, we’re made one in Him.
True shepherds who can clearly hear from heaven
Have a care for Jesus’ flock and guide aright.
They both inwardly and outwardly have striven
’Gainst the spirit of the times with might.

5.

Lo! In heaven there’s an open door.
Rise and see! God has great things in store!
Forces gather, holy brothers true.
They build Zion as God’s will they do.
Our future plans of faith will bloom around us,
For we’re working t’ward Christ’s great and glorious Day.
Joy and righteousness and peace untold surround us—
’Tis the air we breathe upon life’s way.

Written in 2003 by Øivind Jacobsen (published in 2007)Composed by Josef DitlefsenText and melody © Stiftelsen Skjulte Skatters ForlagNorway ⋅ G