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Spread, O spread, almighty word

Author: Jonathan Friedrich Bahnmaier, 1774-1841; Catherine Winkworth, 1827-78 Meter: 7.7.7.7 Appears in 97 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 13:3-9 Lyrics: 1 Spread, O spread, almighty word, spread the kingdom of the Lord, where the breath of God has given life to people meant for heaven. 2 Tell them how the Father's will made the world, and keeps it still; how his only Son he gave all from sin and death to save. 3 Tell of our Redeemer's love, who, for ever to remove all the guilt that on us lies, gave himself as sacrifice. 4 Tell them of the Spirit given now to guide us on to heaven, strong and holy, just and true, working both to will and do. 5 Up! the ripening fields you see, mighty will the harvest be; but the reapers still are few, great the work they have to do. 6 Lord of harvest, kind and true, give us strength to work for you, till the nations everywhere see your light, and know your care. Topics: Christ's Sacrifice; Gospel Call; Holiness; Holy Spirit; Jesus Christ Kingship; Mission/Sending; People of God; Saints Days and Holy Days St Barmabas; Salvation Used With Tune: GOTT SEI DANK

Almighty Father, Bless the Word

Author: Thomas Ken, 1637-1711 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 73 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 13:8-9 Lyrics: 1 Almighty Father, bless the Word Which through Your grace we now have heard. Oh, may the precious seed take root, Spring up, and bear abundant fruit! 2 We praise You for the means of grace As homeward now our steps we trace. Grant, Lord, that we who worshiped here May all at last in heav'n appear. 3 Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise Him, all creatures here below; Praise Him above, ye heav'nly host: Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Topics: Close of Service Used With Tune: OLD HUNDREDTH Text Sources: Church Poetry Philadelphia, 1823, sts. 1-2, alt.

O Mensch! wie ist dein Herz bestellt

Appears in 63 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 13:3 Topics: Von der wahren Gemeinde Gotts

Success certain

Author: Charles Wesley Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 60 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 13:3 First Line: Lord, if at thy command Topics: Gospel Prayer for blessing on; Ministry Commission of ; Ministry Prayer for the; Ministry Reward of the

Master, speak, thy servant heareth

Author: Frances Ridley Havergal, 1836-79 Meter: 8.7.8.7.7.7 Appears in 60 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 13:3-9 Lyrics: 1 Master, speak, thy servant heareth, waiting for thy gracious word, longing for thy voice that cheereth; Master, let it now be heard. I am listening, Lord, for thee; What hast thou to say to me? 2 Speak to me by name, O Master, let me know it is to me; speak, that I may follow faster, with a step more firm and free, where the shepherd leads the flock in the shadow of the rock. 3 Master, speak: and make me ready, when thy voice is truly heard, with obedience glad and steady still to follow every word. I am listening, Lord, for thee: Master, speak, O, speak to me! Topics: Confirmation Service; Decision for Christ; Devotion; Divine Inspiration; Guidance; Jesus Christ Lordship; Obedience; Personal Petition; Prayer for Illimination; Response to Word; Saints Days and Holy Days Any Saint; Saints Days and Holy Days Doctors and Confessors; The way; Worship The Word Used With Tune: OTTAWA

Sowing the Seed of the Kingdom

Author: Fred A. Fillmore Appears in 52 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 13:4-9 First Line: Are you sowing the seed of the kingdom, brother Topics: Mission Used With Tune: [Are you sowing the seed of the kingdom, brother]

The Parable of the Sower

Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 40 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 13:3-23 First Line: Now, Lord, thy heavenly seed is sown Lyrics: 1 Now, Lord, the heavenly seed is sown, Be it thy servant's care Thy heavenly blessing to bring down, By humble fervent prayer. 2 In vain we plant without thine aid, And water too in vain; Lord of the harvest, God of grace, Send down thy heavenly rain. 3 Then shall our cheerful hearts and tongues Begin this song divine; "Thou, Lord, hast given the rich increase And be the glory thine." Topics: Worship Hymns After Sermon; Public Religion; Parable of the Sower

The Sower went forth sowing

Author: William St. Hill Bourne, 1846-1929 Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6 D Appears in 24 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 13:3-9 Lyrics: 1 The Sower went forth sowing, the seed in secret slept through weeks of faith and patience, till out the green blade crept; and warmed by golden sunshine, and fed by silver rain, at last the fields were whitened to harvest once again. O praise the heavenly Sower, who gave the fruitful seed, and watched and watered duly, and ripened for our need. 2 Behold! the heavenly Sower goes forth with better seed, the word of sure salvation, with feet and hands that bleed; here in his church ’tis scattered, our spirits are the soil; then let an ample fruitage repay his pain and toil. Oh, beauteous is the harvest wherein all goodness thrives, and this the true thanksgiving, the first-fruits of our lives. 3 Within a hallowed acre he sows yet other grain, when peaceful earth receiveth the dead he died to gain; for though the growth be hidden, we know that they shall rise; yea even now they ripen in sunny paradise. O summer land of harvest, O fields for ever white with souls that wear Christ’s raiment, with crowns of golden light! 4 One day the heavenly Sower shall reap where he hath sown, and come again rejoicing, and with him bring his own; and then the fan of judgement shall winnow from his floor the chaff into the furnace that flameth evermore. O holy, awful Reaper, have mercy in the day, thou puttest in thy sickle, and cast us not away. Topics: Sacraments and Other Occasions Harvest Used With Tune: ST BEATRICE

Bring many names, beautiful and good

Author: Brian Arthur Wren, 1936- Meter: 9.10.11.9 Appears in 20 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 13:3-9 Lyrics: 1 Bring many names, beautiful and good, celebrate, in parable and story, holiness in glory, living, loving God. Hail and hosanna! bring many names! 2 Strong mother God, working night and day, planning all the wonders of creation, setting each equation genius at play: Hail and hosanna, strong mother God! 3 Warm father God, hugging every child, feeling all the strains of human living, caring and forgiving till we're reconciled: Hail and hosanna, warm father God! 4 Old, aching God, gray with endless care, calmly piercing evil's new disguises, glad of good surprises, wiser than despair: Hail and hosanna, old, aching God! 5 Young, growing God, eager, on the move, saying no to falsehood and unkindness, crying out for justice, giving all you have: Hail and hosanna, young, growing God! 6 Great, living God, never fully known, joyful darkness far beyond our seeing, closer yet than breathing, everlasting home: Hail and hosanna, great, living God! Topics: Celebration of Faith; Consolation; Eternity of God; Joy; Mystery of God's Love; Name/s of God; Providence; Renewal; Suffering Used With Tune: WESTCHASE

Witnesses for Jesus

Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 19 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 13:8 First Line: O might my lot be cast with these Topics: Institutions of the Gospel The Church Used With Tune: MOORESTOWN