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Here I Am, Lord

Author: Daniel L. Schutte, 1947- Appears in 63 hymnals First Line: I, the Lord of sea and sky Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8 Used With Tune: [I, the Lord of sea and sky]

I Have Decided to Follow Jesus

Author: Anonymous Meter: 10.10.10.8 Appears in 70 hymnals Lyrics: 1 I have decided to follow Jesus, I have decided to follow Jesus, I have decided to follow Jesus– no turning back, no turning back. 2 The world behind me, the cross before me, the world behind me, the cross before me, the world behind me, the cross before me– no turning back, no turning back. 3 Though none go with me, I still will follow, though none go with me, I still will follow, though none go with me, I still will follow– no turning back, no turning back. 4 Will you decide now to follow Jesus? Will you decide now to follow Jesus? Will you decide now to follow Jesus?– no turning back, no turning back. Scripture: Matthew 4:20 Used With Tune: ASSAM

God the Spirit, Guide and Guardian

Author: Carl P. Daw, Jr., 1944- Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 13 hymnals Lyrics: 1 God the Spirit, guide and guardian, windsped flame and hovering dove, breath of life and voice of prophets, sign of blessing, power of love: give to those who lead your people, fresh anointing of your grace; send them forth as bold apostles to your church in every place. 2 Christ our Savior, sovereign, shepherd, Word made flesh, Love crucified, teacher, healer, suffering Servant, friend of sinners, foe of pride: in your tending may all pastors* learn and live a shepherd's care; Grant them courage and compassion shown through word and deed and prayer. 3 Great Creator, life bestower, truth beyond all thought's recall, fount of wisdom, womb of mercy, giving and forgiving all: as you know our strength and weakness, so may those the church exalts oversee its life steadfastly yet not overlook its faults. 4 Triune god, mysterious being, undivided and diverse, deeper than our minds can fathom, greater than our creeds rehearse: help us in our varied callings your full image to proclaim, that our ministries uniting may give glory to your name. *when appropriate, ministers, leaders, elders, or deacons may be substituted for pastors. Scripture: Luke 3:22 Used With Tune: HYFRYDOL

When Love Is Found

Author: Brian Wren, 1936- Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 32 hymnals First Line: When love is found and hope comes home Lyrics: 1 When love is found and hope comes home, sing and be glad that two are one. When love explodes and fills the sky, praise God and share our Maker's joy. 2 When love has flowered in trust and care, build both each day, that love may dare to reach beyond home's warmth and light, to serve and strive for truth and right. 3 When love is tried as loved ones change, hold still to hope though all seems strange, till ease returns, and love grows wise through listening ears and opened eyes. 4 When love is torn and trust betrayed, pray strength to love till torments fade, till lovers keep no score of wrong, but hear through pain love's Easter song. 5 Praise God for love, praise God for life, in age or youth, in calm or strife. Lift up your hearts, let love be fed through death and life in broken bread. Topics: Family & Relationships; Marriage Scripture: Ephesians 6:3 Used With Tune: GIFT OF LOVE

Go to Dark Gethsemane

Author: James Montgomery, 1771-1854 Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.7 Appears in 505 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Go to dark Gethsemane, you that feel the tempter’s power; your Redeemer’s conflict see; watch with him one bitter hour; turn not from his griefs away; learn of Jesus Christ to pray. 2 Follow to the judgment hall; view the Lord of life arraigned. O the wormwood and the gall! O the pangs his soul sustained! Shun not suffering, shame, or loss; learn of him to bear the cross. 3 Calvary’s mournful mountain climb; there, adoring at his feet, mark that miracle of time, God’s own sacrifice complete: “It is finished!” hear him cry; learn of Jesus Christ to die. Scripture: Matthew 26:40 Used With Tune: REDHEAD

Were You There

Meter: Irregular Appears in 218 hymnals First Line: Were you there when they crucified my Lord? Lyrics: 1 Were you there when they crucified my Lord? Were you there when they crucified my Lord? Oh! Sometimes it causes me to tremble, tremble, tremble. Were you there when they crucified my Lord? 2 Were you there when they nailed him to the tree? Were you there when they nailed him to the tree? Oh! Sometimes it causes me to tremble, tremble, tremble. Were you there when they nailed him to the tree? 3 Were you there when they laid him in the tomb? Were you there when they laid him in the tomb? Oh! Sometimes it causes me to tremble, tremble, tremble. Were you there when they laid him in the tomb? Scripture: Mark 15:21-47 Used With Tune: WERE YOU THERE Text Sources: African-American spiritual

Lift High the Cross

Author: Michael R. Newbolt, 1874-1956; George W. Kitchin, 1827-1912 Meter: 10.10.10.10 Appears in 95 hymnals First Line: Come, Christians, follow where our Savior trod Refrain First Line: Lift high the cross, the love of Christ proclaim Lyrics: Refrain: Lift high the cross, the love of Christ proclaim till all the world adore his sacred name. 1 Come, Christians, follow where our Savior trod, our King victorious, Christ, the Son of God. [Refrain] 2 All newborn servants of the Crucified bear on their brow the seal of Christ who died. [Refrain] 3 O Lord, once lifted on the glorious tree, your death has brought us life eternally. [Refrain] 4 So shall our song of triumph ever be: praise to the Crucified for victory. [Refrain] Topics: Adoration Scripture: John 12:32 Used With Tune: CRUCIFER

Christ the Lord Is Risen Today

Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788 Meter: 7.7.7.7 with alleluias Appears in 1,176 hymnals First Line: Christ the Lord is risen today, Alleluia! Lyrics: 1 Christ the Lord is risen today, Alleluia! All creation, join to say Alleluia! Raise your joys and triumphs high, Alleluia! Sing, ye heavens, and earth reply, Alleluia! 2 Love's redeeming work is done, Alleluia! Fought the fight, the battle won, Alleluia! Death in vain forbids him rise, Alleluia! Christ has opened paradise. Alleluia! 3 Lives again our glorious King, Alleluia! Where, O death, is now thy sting? Alleluia! Once he died our souls to save, Alleluia! Where thy victory, O grave? Alleluia! 4 Soar we now where Christ has led, Alleluia! Following our exalted Head, Alleluia! Made like him, like him we rise, Alleluia! Ours the cross, the grave, the skies. Alleluia! Scripture: Matthew 28:2 Used With Tune: EASTER HYMN

The Strife Is O'er

Author: Francis Pott, 1832-1909 Meter: 8.8.8 with alleluia Appears in 496 hymnals First Line: The strife is o'er, the battle done Refrain First Line: Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia! Lyrics: Refrain: Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia! 1 The strife is o’er, the battle done, now is the victor's triumph won; O let the song of praise be sung. Alleluia! [Refrain] 2 The powers of death have done their worst, and Jesus has his foes dispersed: let shouts of holy joy outburst. Alleluia! [Refrain] 3 The three sad days are quickly sped, Christ rises glorious from the dead: all glory to our risen Head! Alleluia! [Refrain] 4 He broke the agebound chains of hell, the bars from heaven's high portals fell; let hymns of praise his triumph tell. Alleluia! [Refrain] 5 Lord, by the strips which wounded thee, from death’s dread sting thy servants free, that we may live and sing to thee: Alleluia! [Refrain] Scripture: John 20:1-8 Used With Tune: VICTORY Text Sources: Latin, 17th C.

Good Christians All, Rejoice

Author: Cyril A. Alington, 1872-1955 Meter: 8.8.8 with alleluia Appears in 72 hymnals First Line: Good Christians all, rejoice and sing! Lyrics: 1 Good Christians all, rejoice and sing! Now is the triumph of our King! To all the world glad news we bring: "Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!" 2 The Lord of life is risen today; death's mighty stone is rolled away: let every tongue rejoice and say: "Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!" 3 We praise in songs of victory that love, that life, which cannot die, and sing with hearts uplifted high: "Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!" 4 Your name we bless, O risen Lord, and sing today with one accord the life laid down, the life restored: "Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!" Topics: Service Music Alleluia Scripture: Acts 14:21 Used With Tune: GELOBT SEI GOTT