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LORD, Who May Dwell Within Your House

Author: Christopher L. Webber Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 5 hymnals Scripture: John 2:12-16 Topics: Elements of Worship Praise and Adoration; Elements of Worship Confession Used With Tune: CRIMOND

They Did Not Build in Vain

Author: Alan Luff (1928-) Meter: 6.6.6.6.8.8 Appears in 4 hymnals Scripture: John 2:13-22 Lyrics: 1 They did not build in vain who founded here a church as witness to God's love amid a world of pain, for still, to those who wish to see, this place proclaims God's mystery. 2 They built upon the rock that is the risen Lord, the one foundation laid which stands each earthly shock; that, Spirit filled, we here might raise, as living temples, prayer and praise. 3 Those who have loved this place, a cloud of witnesses, surround and urge us on as we now run our race, and so we lay aside each sin in our desire to strive and win. 4 Though the horizon's bend conceals the way ahead, the footprints on the road show Christ waits at the end; in him alone our faith shall stand who waits for us at God's right hand. 5 In every place our world is storm and tempest tossed; the flames of fear and hate are evil's flags unfurled; yet still the Spirit's wind and fire pour gifts for service in this hour. 6 Here is our meeting place, where doubt finds grounds of faith; where hurt finds healing love, our penitence your grace; where bridging time to eternity is God the holy Trinity. Topics: Aniversary of Parish/Church; Church Used With Tune: LITTLE CORNARD

At Cana's wedding, long ago

Author: Timothy Dudley-Smith, 1926- Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8 Appears in 3 hymnals Scripture: John 2 Lyrics: 1 At Cana's wedding, long ago, they knew his presence by this sign, a virtue none but Christ could show, to turn their water into wine: and still on us his blessing be as in the days of Galilee. 2 What if the way be far to go and life at times a weary load? Yet may our hearts within us glow as their on that Emmaus road: the risen Christ become our guest, with him to walk, in him to rest. 3 O Lord of all our life below, O risen Lord of realms above, eternal joy be theirs to know, united in the bond of love: one in the faith, with one accord, one with each other and the Lord. Topics: Sacraments and Other Occasions Holy Matrimony Used With Tune: STELLA

You Strode Within the Temple, Lord

Author: Herman G Stuempfle Appears in 2 hymnals Scripture: John 2:22 First Line: [You Strode Within the Temple, Lord] Text Sources: Hymns for the Gospels (GIA Publications, Inc., 2001)

O God of Font and Altar

Author: Carl Daw, Jr. (1944-) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 2 hymnals Scripture: John 2:13-22 Lyrics: 1 O God of font and altar, of music, grandeur, light; toward whom the soaring arches aspire beyond their height: as beauty draws us to you within this house of prayer, let worship form and feed us to help us show your care. 2 O life-bestowing Spirit, inspire this hallowed space; breathe through us with new fervor and fill us with your grace. Arouse our lagging spirits, enflame our hearts with joy: here let a love be kindled that death cannot destroy. 3 O Christ, who cleansed the temple, baptize us with your zeal, and teach us your compassion to love, forgive, and heal. Be in our midst to claim us and mark us as your own, then send us forth in witness to make your mercy known. Topics: Praise of God; Baptism (general) Used With Tune: KING'S LYNN