407 Brethren, called by one vocation,

1 Brethren, called by one vocation, Members of one family, Heirs through Christ of one salvation, Let us live in harmony; Nor by strife embitter life, Journeying to eternity. 2 In a land where all are strangers, And our sojourning so short, In the midst of common dangers, Concord is our best support; Heart with heart divides the smart, Lightens grief of every sort. 3 Let us shun all vain contention Touching words and outward things, Whence, alas! so much dissension And such bitter rancor springs; Troubles cease, where Christ brings peace And sweet healing on His wings. 4 Judge not hastily of others, But thine own salvation mind; Nor be captious to thy brother's, To thine own offenses blind; God alone discerns thine own, And the hearts of all mankind. 5 Let it be our chief endeavor, That we may the Lord obey, Then shall envy cease forever, And all hate be done away; Free from strife shall be his life Who serves God both night and day!