God eternal has a purpose (Hymn 1325)

Verse 1: God eternal has a purpose, Formed in His eternal past, Spreading to eternal future; 'Twixt these ends all time is cast. For with time there is the process, Time for His accomplishment; And in time we're merely travelers— For eternity we're meant. Verse 2: God would have a group of people Built together in His plan, Blended, knit, coordinated As His vessel—one new man. God would come into this vessel With His nature, life and ways, Mingling Spirit with our spirits For His joy and to His praise. Verse 3: God has worked in three directions For His plan so marvelous: As the Father, Son, and Spirit To dispense Himself to us! All creation gives the setting— Heav'n and earth are for this plan; ’Tis for this God made a body, Soul and spirit—three-part man. Verse 4: As the center, as the kernel, Of God's plan our spirit is; Calling on the name of Jesus Makes our spirit one with His. From the center to circumference God would saturate each part; Feeling, mind, and will renewing, Making home in all our heart. Verse 5: Thus in life we're built together, Then in love we're knit as one; God is now His plan fulfilling, Finishing what He's begun. Lord, increase Thyself within us That we might be built by Thee Into that great corporate vessel Filled with God exclusively. Verse 6: As the product, the fulfillment, Will the church in glory stand, Consummation of the purpose In eternal ages planned. God will have His corporate vessel, All His glory to contain; Lord, we're wholly for Thy purpose All Thy goal in us attain.