The ministers of the new covenant
Impart the very Christ by whom they live;
Through suff’ring
pressure
and the cross’s death
This ministry the Lord to them does give.
Riches of Christ unsearchable possess;
Imparting Christ to all God’s chosen ones
Fullness of God
Christ’s Body
is expressed.
Captives of God are
in Christ’s victory move;
Fragrance of Christ they spread in every place
Sweet savor of His knowledge ever prove.
Inscribe the Spirit as the element
Into the hearts of all those who believe—
Letter of Christ to all men evident.
Mirrors
behold the glory of the Lord;
Infused with all He is
they are transformed
Even as from the Spirit of the Lord.
Worthless and fragile vessels made of earth;
Yet what a priceless treasure they contain;
Glorious Christ in vessels without worth!
Oh
what a high and holy ministry!
Who for these things is fully competent?
Only of God can we enabled be
As ministers of His new covenant.
Lord
in this ministry we would take part;
The all-inclusive Christ we would supply;
This ministry unique we would fulfill:
The church to build
the Body edify.
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