Break Open the Word and Renew the Face of the Earth

Intro
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Verse 1
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Listen all who hear! The time has come to pass
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When the last shall be first, and the first shall be last.
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A newer age is born, the signs of change are here.
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The curtain has been torn, you need not live in fear.

Refrain
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We’re beginning a new journey, our hearts burning.
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Will you be there?
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We’re creating a new vision, in Christ risen, for all to share.
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Speak a message of justice, reach out and bring it to birth!
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Let’s break open the word and renew the face of the earth.

Verse 2
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I chose to send you forth before I gave you life.
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I will stay with you to shelter you from strife.
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You say you are too young, your lips I will endow
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With words to build and renew my Kingdom now.

Verse 3
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Blessed be the poor, the merciful the just.
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Blessed be the pure in heart, in whom I place my trust.

Verse 4
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I have called you by Your name, I go before you now.
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Do not be afraid or be frightened by the crowd.
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The Lord is your help, The Lord is your light.
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Trust and follow me, the flame is burning bright.