Lord God, Your Love Has Called Us Here

“Lord God, Your Love Has Called Us Here” is a thoughtful and inclusive hymn by Brian A. Wren that reflects on the nature of Christian community as a response to God’s initiating love. The hymn emphasizes that the gathering of believers is not accidental or merely social, but the result of God’s gracious call. Worship, fellowship, and service are all grounded in the love that God has first shown to His people.

The hymn highlights God’s love as active and purposeful. Rather than portraying love as a vague sentiment, Wren presents it as the force that creates community, reconciles differences, and calls believers into shared life and mission. This understanding aligns with the biblical teaching that God’s love, revealed supremely in Christ, forms the foundation of the church and shapes its identity.

A key theme of the hymn is unity in diversity. The gathered community is made up of different people, gifts, and experiences, yet all are drawn together by the same divine love. The hymn encourages mutual respect, patience, and understanding, reflecting Christ’s command that His followers love one another as He has loved them. In this way, the hymn connects worship with ethical living and communal responsibility.

The hymn also looks outward. God’s love does not end with the gathered congregation but sends believers into the world to serve and witness. The church is portrayed as both a place of welcome and a launching point for mission. This outward focus reinforces the idea that love received in worship must be lived out in daily life through justice, compassion, and faithful service.

“Lord God, Your Love Has Called Us Here” continues to be meaningful in congregational worship, especially in services that emphasize community, reconciliation, and mission. Its reflective tone and strong biblical grounding invite worshipers to recognize God’s love as the source of their gathering and the motivation for their life together in Christ.