Serve and work within the Body (Hymn 913)

Verse 1: Serve and work within the Body, This the Lord doth signify; For His purpose is the Body, And with it we must comply. Verse 2: As the members we've been quickened Not as individuals free; We must always serve together, All related mutually. Verse 3: Living stones, we're built together And a house for God must be, As the holy priesthood serving, In a blessed harmony. Verse 4: Thus we must be built together, In position minister; For the basis of our service Is the body character. Verse 5: In our ministry and service, From the Body, our supply; If detached and isolated, Out of function we will die. Verse 6: ’Tis by serving in the Body Riches of the Head we share; ’Tis by functioning as members Christ's full measure we will bear. Verse 7: To the Head fast holding ever, That we may together grow, From the Head supplies incoming Thru us to the Body flow. Verse 8: Lord, anew we give our bodies; May we be transformed to prove All Thy will, to know Thy Body, And therein to serve and move.