The Mission
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Intro: F Bb C F C7
F Bb C F
There's a call going out across the land in every nation
F Bb C F
A call to all who swear allegiance to the cross of Christ
Bb Dm Am C F
A call to true humility, to live our lives responsibly
Bb Dm F C C7
To deepen our devotion to the cross at any price
F Bb C F
Let us then be sober moving only in the spirit
F Bb C F
As aliens and strangers in a hostile foreign land
Bb Dm Am C F
The message we're proclaiming is repentance and forgiveness
Bb Dm F C C7
The offer of salvation to the dying race of man
[Refrão]
F C Dm Am
To love the Lord our God is the heartbeat of our mission
Bb F C
The spring from which our service overflows
Dm Am
Across the street or around the world
Bb Dm
The mission's still the same
Bb Dm C F C7
Proclaim and live the truth in Jesus’ name
F Bb C F
As a candle is consumed by the passion of the flame
F Bb C F
Spilling light unsparingly throughout a darkened room
Bb Dm Am C F
Let us burn to know him deeper then Our service flaming bright
Bb Dm F C – C7
Will radiate His passions and blaze with holy light
[Refrão]
G D Em Bm
To love the Lord our God is the heartbeat of our mission
C G D
The spring from which our service overflows
Em Bm
Across the street or around the world
C Em
The mission's still the same
C Em D G
Proclaim and live the truth in Jesus’ name
G D Em Bm
To love the Lord our God is the heartbeat of our mission
G D Em Bm
To love the Lord our God is the heartbeat of our mission
How to play The Mission
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.