Lord, who linked Your heaven to earth
with a bridge of love pine;
Timeless glory, humble birth,
joined in one supreme design:
We would be bridge-builders too,
spanning all the world for You.

Bridges we would strive to build,
foes transforming into friends,
Till this war-worn world is filled
with the peace Your Spirit sends;
And, with one united voice,
peoples, freed from fear, rejoice.

When, in selfish quest for wealth,
we ignore our neighbour’s need:
Thoughtlessly enjoying health,
while the helpless vainly plead;
Lord, awaken us to share,
building bridges with our care.

Tune metre: 7.7.7.7.7.7

Albert F. Bayly