Author: Fred Kaan Hymnal: Voices United #183 (1996) Meter: 10.10.11.11 Topics: Vocation First Line: We meet you, O Christ, in many a guise Lyrics: 1 We meet you, O Christ, in many a guise;
your image we see in simple and wise.
You live in a palace, exist in a shack.
We see you, the gardener, a tree on your back.
2 In millions alive, away and abroad,
involved in our life you live down the road.
Imprisoned in systems, you long to be free.
We see you, O Jesus, still bearing your tree.
3 We hear you, O Man [Christ], in agony cry.
For freedom you march, in riots you die.
Your face in the papers we read and we see.
The tree must be planted by human decree.
4 You choose to be made at one with the earth;
the dark of the grave prepares for your birth.
Your death is your rising, creative your word:
the tree springs to life and our hope is restored. Languages: English Tune Title: LIFE
We Meet You, O Christ