For One Another

Our Lord commands that we should think of all,
Of all who dwell within His sacred fold;
Pray, pray for one another in His church.

Then serve and honor, bearing then with all
And trust His word and then in Him be bold;
Let all you do by Spirit then controlled—
Our Lord commands that we should think of all.

Agree with them and do not give to brawl,
Remember that He bids us be as one,
To take the harm and do not let them shun
A weaker member of His church as none—
Agree, agree with one another in His church.

And patient we should be in our complaint:
An inward character of humbleness—
Remember pride our Lord will never bless—
Make judgments right and God's Word then confess,
Pray for your friend and then yourself see less—
Our Lord commands that we should help the faint.

Then love as Christ has love His precious Bride:
Encourage, sacrifice, and seek her good—
For Christ our model and our attitude—
Be taught of God in zealous magnitude!—
Encourage each through holy fortitude—
And use the Gospel then to be renewed:
Love, encourage one another in His church.

Then come what may and on that Day,
Our Lord will bless His saints with Joy.
So seek the good of saints you've viewed—
His unity you'll then enjoy!

- D. Benning

A summary of the Retreat Message, 21-24 June 2018