o author of faith

O Author of Faith, yet at work in our hearts
Come make of our lifetimes a great work of art
You're writing a mystery, each day a new start
We welcome the call to partake of your talent
O Author of Faith, yet at work in our hearts

O Great Storyteller, weave us through your tale
Enjoy who we are and forgive when we fail
For gifted, creative, and made for your sake
We're ever receiving your unfolding Story
O Great Storyteller, weave us through your tale

As we are surrounded by saints all around
Immersed in the glow of your glorious song
We throw off the tangle by which we were bound
With wind on our faces we run freely onward
As we are surrounded by saints all around

O Jesus our Christ, lead the way for our faith
To give perseverance for running the race
You've gone on ahead for to stake out a claim
We trust in the journey and look for your footsteps
O Jesus our Christ, lead the way for our faith

Tune: ACK, SALIGA STUNDER, Oskar Ahnfelt (1813-1882)