The church is the building up

The church is the building up

Of all God’s chosen and redeemed

Regenerated and transformed people

The ultimate work of God

His counterpart

the new man

The seven golden lampstands

God’s house on earth

The Body of Christ

The desire of God’s heart.

Praise the Lord! Philadelphia:

They hold fast to God’s Word

Never denying His name

Living in the local church

Fellowshipping universally

On the ground of genuine oneness

Constituting the Body of Christ.

Rise up! Grow in life!

Minister Christ to the nations

Arrive at oneness—

Lord

have mercy

We would see Your eternal purpose.

Keep us faithful

To recover and build up Your church.