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Broomside
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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Broomside by Kathryn Rose — Lyrics
1. We meet as God's people in this holy place
And gather together across time and space
With all of Christ's body, Christ's building and field,
The church of all sinners Christ died for and healed.
Diverse in our gifting, no two are the same
Yet all stand united in praising God's name.
2. The Scriptures all witness to Jesus, God's Son,
Who died and was raised, in whose victory we've won.
In weakness exalted, all gains count as loss
Compared to the knowledge of Christ and his cross.
Your church down the ages proclaims and receives
This gospel rejoicing, and firmly believes.
3. Forgive us those times when we struggle to see
Beyond our conviction in some enemy.
Confront us with strangers to open our eyes,
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About Broomside
Kathryn Rose’s Broomside is a sacred hymn for SATB choir, sung in English. The text speaks of believers gathering as God’s people, acknowledging their diversity yet unity in praising God. It recalls the Christian message of Christ’s victory through his death and resurrection, and the church’s ongoing proclamation and belief in this gospel. The lyrics also include a prayer for forgiveness and a call to confront personal convictions and recognize strangers, urging a broader perspective of Christian fellowship. This setting offers a thoughtful reflection on community, faith, and the universal call to Christian love.
