This song was written for the new vision statement of the congregation I serve, St. John's Lutheran Church in Napa, CA.  The three parts of the Vision (Lead us up, lead us in, lead us out) refer to God's call to be in growing relationships with Himself, other followers of Jesus, and the world that we're trying to reach.  Of ultimate importance is God's mission through the church.  In that sense, He leads us up and in so that He might lead us out.

This is a prayer for individuals as well as the church. It is my prayer that Christ answer this prayer in the lives of all His followers, as He leads us into His world.

Verse 1

Lead us up.  We want to know you better

Lead us up.  Fill our hearts and make us more like You

Lead us up, ever growing closer

Oh lead us up into You, Lord

Chorus

Lead us up, lead us in, lead us out into Your world

Lead us now and we’ll follow You today

Lead us onward by your grace, until we see Your face

Lead us out into your world.

Verse 2

Lead us in.  We want to love like you do

Lead us in.  Make of us one body in Your love

Lead us in, loving one another

Oh lead us in Your Love, O Lord (chorus)

Verse 3

Lead us out.  We want to be a blessing

Lead us out into the world You gave Your life to save

Lead us out, to tell them all about You

Oh lead us out into Your world (chorus)