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A Rushing, Mighty Wind
Author: David W. Music Hymnal: CGH2010 #228 (2010) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Topics: God the Spirit Pentecost; Christian Year-Pentecost Scripture: Acts 2:1-4 Languages: English Tune Title: FESTAL SONG
A Rushing, Mighty Wind
Let Every Christian Pray
Author: Fred Pratt Green Hymnal: CGH2010 #229 (2010) Meter: 6.6.6.6.6.6 Lyrics: 1 Let every Christian pray,
this day and every day,
come, Holy Spirit, come!
Was not the church we love
commissioned from above?
Come, Holy Spirit, come!
2 The Spirit brought to birth
the Church of Christ on earth
to seek and save the lost:
God never has withdrawn,
since that tremendous dawn,
the gifts at Pentecost.
3 The Holy Spirit's power
can fit us for this hour:
come, Holy Spirit, come!
Instruct, inspire, unite
and help us see the light:
come, Holy Spirit, come! Topics: God the Spirit Actions; Christian Year-Pentecost Languages: English Tune Title: LAUDES DOMINI
Let Every Christian Pray
Breathe on Me
Author: Edwin Hatch; B.B. McKinney Hymnal: CGH2010 #231 (2010) Meter: 7.6.8.6 with refrain First Line: Holy Spirit, breathe on me Refrain First Line: Breathe on me, breathe on me, Holy Spirit Topics: God the Spirit Actions; Commitment; Confession of Sin; Holy Spirit Languages: English Tune Title: TRUETT
Breathe on Me
Holy Spirit, Come upon Me
Author: Jan McGuire Hymnal: CGH2010 #232 (2010) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Topics: God the Spirit Actions; Holy Spirit Languages: English Tune Title: JOYFUL SINGING
Holy Spirit, Come upon Me
Like the Murmur of the Dove's Song
Author: Carl P. Daw Hymnal: CGH2010 #233 (2010) Meter: 8.7.8.7 with refrain Topics: God the Spirit Actions; Christian unity; Holy Spirit Languages: English Tune Title: BRIDEGROOM
Like the Murmur of the Dove's Song
Spirit of the Living God
Author: Daniel Iverson Hymnal: CGH2010 #234 (2010) Meter: 11.11.8.11 First Line: Spirit of the living God, fall fresh on me Topics: God the Spirit Actions; Holy Spirit Languages: English Tune Title: IVERSON
Spirit of the Living God
Breathe on Me, Breath of God
Author: Edwin Hatch Hymnal: CGH2010 #235 (2010) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Lyrics: 1 Breathe on me, Breath of God,
fill me with life anew,
that I may love what Thou dost love,
and do what Thou wouldst do.
2 Breathe on me, Breath of God,
until my heart is pure,
until with Thee I will Thy will,
to do and to endure.
3 Breathe on me, Breath of God,
till I am wholly Thine,
until this earthly part of me
glows with Thy fire divine.
4 Breathe on me, Breath of God,
so shall I never die,
but live with Thee the perfect life
of Thine eternity. Topics: God the Spirit Actions; Commitment; Confession of Sin; Holy Spirit Scripture: John 20:22 Languages: English Tune Title: TRENTHAM
Breathe on Me, Breath of God
Gracious Spirit, Dwell with Me
Author: Thomas Toke Lynch Hymnal: CGH2010 #236 (2010) Meter: 12.12.13.13 First Line: Gracious Spirit, dwell with me, I would gracious be Lyrics: 1 Gracious Spirit, dwell with me,
I would gracious be;
help me know Thy grace to see,
I would be like Thee;
and, with words that help and heal,
Thy life would mine reveal;
and, with actions bold and meek,
for Christ my Savior speak.
2 Truthful Spirit, dwell with me,
I would truthful be;
help me now Thy truth to see,
I would be like Thee;
and, with wisdom kind and clear,
Thy life in mine appear;
and, with actions, lovingly,
speak Christ's sincerity.
3 Holy Spirit, dwell with me,
I would holy be;
show Thy mercy tenderly,
make me more like Thee;
separate from sin I would
and cherish all things good,
and whatever I can be
give Him who gave me Thee.
4 Mighty Spirit, dwell with me,
I would mighty be;
help me now Thy power to see,
I would be like Thee;
'gainst all weapons hell can wield,
be Thou my strength and shield;
let Thy word my weapon be,
Lord, Thine the victory.
Topics: God the Spirit Actions; Commitment; Holy Spirit Languages: English Tune Title: ADORO TE DEVOTE
Gracious Spirit, Dwell with Me
Spirit, Now Live in Me
Author: Bryan Jeffery Leech Hymnal: CGH2010 #238 (2010) Meter: 9.9.9.6 First Line: O holy Dove of God descending Topics: God the Spirit Actions; Holy Spirit Languages: English Tune Title: LOIS
Spirit, Now Live in Me
God Turned the Spirit Loose in Wind
Author: John Core Hymnal: CGH2010 #239 (2010) Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Topics: God the Spirit Actions; Church; Holy Spirit Scripture: Genesis 1:2-3 Languages: English Tune Title: REYNOLDS
God Turned the Spirit Loose in Wind
Sweet, Sweet Spirit
Author: Doris Akers Hymnal: CGH2010 #241 (2010) Meter: 9.11.9.11 with refrain First Line: There's a sweet, sweet spirit in this place Refrain First Line: Sweet Holy Spirit, sweet Heavenly Dove Topics: God the Spirit Actions; Fellowship of Believers; Holy Spirit Languages: English Tune Title: MANNA
Sweet, Sweet Spirit
Come, Teach Us, Spirit of Our God
Author: Shirley Erena Murray Hymnal: CGH2010 #242 (2010) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Lyrics: 1 Come, teach us, Spirit of our God,
the language of Your way,
the lessons that we need to live,
the faith for every day.
2 Excite our minds to follow You,
to trace new truths in store,
new flight paths for our spirit space,
new marvels to explore.
3 Engage our wits to dance with You,
to leap from logic's base,
to capture insight on the wing,
to sense Your cosmic grace:
4 In spire our spark to light from You,
to catch creation's flair,
new artistry to celebrate,
new harmonies to dare.
5 Delight our hearts to worship You,
to learn compassion's code,
to live in context of Your love,
Great teacher who is God! Topics: God the Spirit Actions; Christian Education; Discipleship; Holy Spirit Languages: English Tune Title: MORNING SONG
Come, Teach Us, Spirit of Our God
Spirit of God, Descend upon My Heart
Author: George Croly Hymnal: CGH2010 #243 (2010) Meter: 10.10.10.10 Lyrics: 1 Spirit of God, descend upon my heart;
wean it from earth; through all its pulses move;
stoop to my weakness, mighty as Thou art,
and make me love Thee as I ought to love.
2 I ask no dream, no prophet ecstasies,
no sudden rending of the veil of clay,
no angel visitant, no opening skies;
but take the dimness of my soul away.
3 Teach me to feel that Thou art always nigh;
teach me the struggles of the soul to bear.
To check the rising doubt, the rebel sigh;
teach me the patience of unanswered prayer.
5 Teach me to love Thee as Thine angels love,
one holy passion filling all my frame;
the kindling of the heaven-descended Dove,
my heart an altar, and Thy love the flame. Topics: God the Spirit Actions; Holy Spirit Scripture: Galatians 5:25 Languages: English Tune Title: MORECAMBE
Spirit of God, Descend upon My Heart
Blessed Quietness
Author: Manie Payne Ferguson Hymnal: CGH2010 #244 (2010) Meter: 8.7.8.7 with refrain First Line: Joys are flowing like a river Refrain First Line: Blessed quietness, holy quietness what assurance in my soul Lyrics: 1 Joys are flowing like a river,
since the Comforter has come;
He abides with us forever,
makes the trusting heart His home.
Refrain:
Blessed quietness, holy quietness,
what assurance in my soul!
On the stormy sea He speaks peace to me,
how the billows cease to roll!
2 Bringing life and health and gladness,
all around this heavenly Guest,
banished unbelief and sadness,
changed our weariness to rest. [Refrain]
3 Like the rain that falls from heaven,
like the sunlight from the sky,
so the Comforter is given,
coming on us from on high. [Refrain] Topics: God the Spirit Actions; Comfort; Healing; Holy Spirit Languages: English Tune Title: BLESSED QUIETNESS
Blessed Quietness
The Church's One Foundation
Author: Samuel J. Stone Hymnal: CGH2010 #246 (2010) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D First Line: The church's one foundation Lyrics: 1 The church’s one foundation is Jesus Christ, her Lord;
she is His new creation by water and the Word;
from heaven He came and sought her to be His holy bride,
with His own blood He bought her, and for her life He died.
2 Elect from every nation, yet one o’er all the earth,
her charter of salvation, one Lord, one faith, one birth;
one holy name she blesses, partakes one holy food,
and to one hope she presses, with every grace endued.
3 Though with a scornful wonder we see her oppressed,
by schisms rent asunder, by heresies distressed;
yet saints their watch are keeping, their cry goes up, “How long?”
and soon the night of weeping shall be the morn of song.
4 'Mid toil and tribulation and tumult of her war,
she waits the consummation of peace forevermore;
till with the vision glorious her longing eyes are blest,
and Christ's great church victorious shall be the church at rest.
5 Yet she on earth has union with God, the Three in One,
and mystic sweet communion with those whose rest is won;
O happy ones and holy! Lord, give us grace that we,
like them, the meek and lowly, on high may dwell with Thee. Topics: The Church as Community Identity; Church Languages: English Tune Title: AURELIA
The Church's One Foundation
Built on the Rock
Author: Nicolai F. S. Grundtvig; Carl Doving; Fred C. M. Hansen Hymnal: CGH2010 #247 (2010) Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8.8 First Line: Built on the Rock the church does stand Topics: The Church as Community Identity; Church Scripture: Matthew 16:18 Languages: English Tune Title: HILTON HEAD
Built on the Rock
Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation
Author: John Mason Neale Hymnal: CGH2010 #248 (2010) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Topics: The Church as Community Identity; Building Dedication; Jesus Christ-Lord Scripture: Ephesians 2:20-21 Languages: English Tune Title: EDEN CHURCH
Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation
The Church of Christ Cannot Be Bound
Author: Adam M. L. Tice Hymnal: CGH2010 #249 (2010) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: The Church as Community Identity; Church; Ministry; Social Concerns Languages: English Tune Title: AZMON
The Church of Christ Cannot Be Bound
Living Stones
Author: Terry W. York Hymnal: CGH2010 #250 (2010) Meter: 8.6.8.6 First Line: Our God has built with living stones Topics: The Church as Community Identity; Church; Jesus Christ-Lord Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-6 Languages: English Tune Title: ST. ANNE
Living Stones
I Will Be Your God
Author: Judith A. Fetter Hymnal: CGH2010 #251 (2010) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D First Line: To Abraham and Sarah Topics: The Church as Community Identity; Calling-to Service; Church; God-Faithfulness Scripture: Genesis 12:1-3 Languages: English Tune Title: LLANFYLLIN
I Will Be Your God
We Are a People of Faith
Author: J. Paul Williams Hymnal: CGH2010 #252 (2010) Meter: 7.5.7.7.7.8.7.5 Topics: The Church as Community Identity; Church; Jesus Christ-Lord Languages: English Tune Title: HENDRICKS AVENUE
We Are a People of Faith
Diverse in Culture, Nation, Race
Author: Ruth Duck Hymnal: CGH2010 #254 (2010) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: The Church as Community Identity; Church; Justice; Ministry Languages: English Tune Title: CANONBURY
Diverse in Culture, Nation, Race
We Are God's People
Author: Bryan Jeffery Leech Hymnal: CGH2010 #255 (2010) Meter: 11.11.8.6.8.9 First Line: We are God's people the chosen of the Lord Topics: The Church as Community Identity; Church Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9 Languages: English Tune Title: SYMPHONY
We Are God's People
We Are People of God's Peace
Author: Menno Simons; Esther Bergen Hymnal: CGH2010 #256 (2010) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Topics: The Church as Community Identity; Church; Peace; Service Languages: English Tune Title: TEMPUS ADEST FLORIDUM
We Are People of God's Peace
In Christ We Live
Author: Jane Martin; Donn Wisdom Hymnal: CGH2010 #258 (2010) Meter: 8.6.8.6 D First Line: In Christ we live in common bonds Refrain First Line: The love and faith we share are strong Topics: The Church as Community Identity; Discipleship; Fellowship of Believers Languages: English Tune Title: WIEUCA
In Christ We Live
Blest Are They
Author: David Haas Hymnal: CGH2010 #259 (2010) Meter: Irregular with refrain First Line: Blest are they, the poor in spirit Topics: The Church as Community Identity; Discipleship; Kingdom Scripture: Matthew 5:3-12 Languages: English Tune Title: BLEST ARE THEY
Blest Are They
Onward, Christian Soldiers
Author: Sabine Baring-Gould Hymnal: CGH2010 #261 (2010) Meter: 6.5.6.5 D with refrain Lyrics: 1 Onward, Christian soldiers,
marching as to war,
with the cross of Jesus
going on before!
Christ, the royal Master,
leads against the foe;
forward into battle,
see His banner go!
Refrain:
Onward, Christian soldiers,
marching as to war,
with the cross of Jesus
going on before!
2 At the sign of triumph
Satan's host doth flee;
on, then, Christian soldiers,
on to victory!
Hell's foundations quiver
at the shout of praise;
Christians, lift your voices,
loud your anthems raise! [Refrain]
3 Like a mighty army
moves the church of God;
Christians, we are treading
where the saints have trod;
we are not divided;
all one body we,
one in hope and doctrine,
one in charity. [Refrain]
4 Onward, then, ye people,
join our happy throng,
blend with ours your voices
in the triumph song;
glory, laud, and honor
unto Christ the King;
this through countless ages
earth and angels sing. [Refrain] Topics: The Church as Community Identity; Christian unity; Church Languages: English Tune Title: ST. GERTRUDE
Onward, Christian Soldiers
I Love Thy Kingdom, Lord
Author: Timothy Dwight Hymnal: CGH2010 #262 (2010) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Lyrics: 1 I love Thy kingdom, Lord,
the house of Thine abode,
the church our blest Redeemer saved
with His own precious blood.
2 I love Thy church, O God!
Her walls before Thee stand,
dear as the apple of Thine eye,
and graven on Thy hand.
3 For her my tears shall fall;
for her my prayers ascend;
to her my cares and toils be given
till toils and cares shall end.
4 Beyond my highest joy
I prize her heavenly ways,
her sweet communion, solemn vows,
her hymns of love and praise.
5 Sure as Thy truth shall last,
to Zion shall be given
the brightest glories earth can yield,
and brighter bliss of heaven. Topics: The Church as Community Identity; Church; Kingdom Languages: English Tune Title: ST. THOMAS
I Love Thy Kingdom, Lord
To Worship, Work, and Witness
Author: Henry Lyle Lambdin Hymnal: CGH2010 #263 (2010) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Lyrics: 1 To worship, work, and witness,
the Good News spread abroad,
we magnify your mission,
Church of the living God;
the Father's new creation
through Jesus Christ His Son,
the Spirit has empowered
to do as Christ has done.
2 Be yours the Master's purpose
to seek and save the lost,
to ransom those in bondage,
to dare not count the cost;
to love and lift the lowly,
to heed the prisoner's groan,
to take up others' burdens
and bear them as your own.
3 As members of Christ's body,
hold fast to Christ your Head;
become Christ's open letter,
by others to be read;
bear witness as Christ's temple,
Himself the cornerstone,
and be Christ's living altar
whereon His love is shown.
Topics: The Church as Community Identity; Church; Service Languages: English Tune Title: WEBB
To Worship, Work, and Witness
Where Charity and Love Prevail
Author: Omer Westendorf Hymnal: CGH2010 #264 (2010) Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Topics: The Church as Community Identity; Church; Fellowship of Believers Languages: English Tune Title: RESIGNATION
Where Charity and Love Prevail
When We Are Living
Author: Anonymous; Elise S. Eslinger; Roberto Escamilla; George Lockwood Hymnal: CGH2010 #265 (2010) Meter: Irregular First Line: When we are living Topics: The Church as Community Identity; Church; Global Hymns; Ministry; Service Scripture: Romans 14:8 Languages: English Tune Title: SOMOS DEL SEÑOR
When We Are Living
Blest Be the Tie
Author: John Fawcett Hymnal: CGH2010 #267 (2010) Meter: 6.6.8.6 First Line: Blest be the tie that binds Lyrics: 1 Blest be the tie that binds
our hearts in Christian love;
the fellowship of kindred minds
is like to that above.
2 Before our Father's throne
we pour our ardent prayers;
our fears, our hopes, our aims are one,
our comforts and our cares.
3 We share our mutual woes,
our mutual burdens bear;
and often for each other flows
the sympathizing tear.
4 When we asunder part,
it gives us inward pain;
but we shall still be joined in heart,
and hope to meet again.
Topics: The Church as Community Identity; Christian unity; Church; Fellowship of Believers Languages: English Tune Title: DENNIS
Blest Be the Tie
The Bond of Love
Author: Otis Skillings Hymnal: CGH2010 #268 (2010) Meter: Irregular First Line: We are one in the bond of love Topics: The Church as Community Unity; Christian unity; Fellowship of Believers; Love for Others Languages: English Tune Title: SKILLINGS
The Bond of Love
We All Are One in Mission
Author: Rusty Edwards Hymnal: CGH2010 #269 (2010) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Lyrics: 1 We all are one in mission,
we all are one in call,
our varied gifts united
by Christ, the Lord of all.
A single great commission
compels us from above
to plan and work together
that all may know Christ's love.
2 We all are called for service
to witness in God's name.
Our ministries are different,
our purpose is the same:
to touch the lives of others
by God's surprising grace
so every land and nation
may feel God's warm embrace.
3 We all behold one vision,
a stark reality:
the steward of salvation
was nailed upon a tree.
Yet resurrected Justice
gives rise that we may share
free reconciliation
and hope amid despair.
4 Now let us be united
and let our song be heard.
Now let us be a vessel
for God's redeeming word.
We all are one in mission,
we all are one in call,
our varied gifts united
by Christ, the Lord of all. Topics: The Church as Community Unity; Christian unity; Church; Missions; Service Languages: English Tune Title: COMPLAINER
We All Are One in Mission
Christian Hearts, in Love United
Author: Nicolaus L. von Zinzendorf; Frederick W. Foster Hymnal: CGH2010 #270 (2010) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D First Line: Christian hearts, in love united Lyrics: 1 Christian hearts, in love united,
seek alone in Jesus rest;
has He not your love excited?
Then let love inspire each breast.
Members on our Head depending,
lights reflecting Him, our Sun,
Christians, His commands attending,
we in Him, our Lord, are one.
2 Come, then, come, O flock of Jesus,
covenant with Him anew;
unto Him who conquered for us,
pledge we love and service true;
and should our love's union holy
firmly linked no more remain
wait ye at His footstool lowly,
till He draw it close again.
3 Grant, Lord, that with Thy direction,
"Love each other," we comply,
aiming with unfeigned affection
Thy love to exemplify;
let our mutual love be glowing,
so that all will plainly see
that we, as on one stem growing,
living branches are in Thee.
4 O that such may be our union
as Thine with the Father is,
and not one of our communion
e'er forsake the path of bliss;
may our light shine forth with brightness,
from Thy light reflected, shine;
thus the world will bear us witness,
that we, Lord, are truly Thine. Topics: The Church as Community Unity; Christian unity; Church; Fellowship of Believers; Love for Others Scripture: John 15:12-17 Languages: English Tune Title: CASSELL
Christian Hearts, in Love United
Christian People, Sing Together
Author: Marjorie Dobson Hymnal: CGH2010 #271 (2010) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Topics: The Church as Community Unity; Christian unity; Peace Languages: English Tune Title: JUBILEE
Christian People, Sing Together
They'll Know We Are Christians
Author: Peter Scholtes Hymnal: CGH2010 #272 (2010) Meter: Irregular with refrain First Line: We are one in the Spirit Refrain First Line: And they'll know we are Christians by our love Topics: The Church as Community Unity; Christian unity; Fellowship of Believers Languages: English Tune Title: ST. BRENDAN'S
They'll Know We Are Christians
In Christ There Is No East or West
Author: John Oxenham Hymnal: CGH2010 #273 (2010) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Lyrics: 1 In Christ there is no East or West,
in Him no South or North;
but one great fellowship of love
throughout the whole wide earth.
2 In Him shall true hearts everywhere
their high communion find;
His service is the golden cord,
close binding humankind.
3 Join hands, disciples of the faith,
whate'er your race may be;
who serves my Father as His child
is surely kin to me.
4 In Christ now meet both East and West;
in Him meet South and North:
all Christlike souls are one in Him
throughout the whole wide earth. Topics: The Church as Community Unity; Christian unity; Church; Fellowship of Believers Scripture: Galatians 3:28 Languages: English Tune Title: McKEE
In Christ There Is No East or West
As Grain on Scattered Hillsides
Author: Ruth Duck Hymnal: CGH2010 #274 (2010) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Topics: The Church as Community Unity; Christian unity; Church; Holy Spirit Languages: English Tune Title: MERLE'S TUNE
As Grain on Scattered Hillsides
Who Is My Mother, Who Is My Brother
Author: Shirley Erena Murray Hymnal: CGH2010 #275 (2010) Meter: 5.5.5.4 D First Line: Who is my mother Lyrics: 1 Who is my mother, who is my brother?
All those who gather round Jesus Christ:
Spirit-blown people, born from the Gospel
sit at the table, round Jesus Christ.
2 Differently abled, differently labeled
widen the circle round Jesus Christ:
crutches and stigmas, cultures' enigmas
all come together round Jesus Christ.
3 Love will relate us--color or status
can't segregate us, round Jesus Christ:
family failings, human derailings--
all are accepted, round Jesus Christ.
4 Bound by one vision, met for one mission
we claim each other, round Jesus Christ:
here is my mother, here is my brother,
kindred in Spirit, through Jesus Christ. Topics: The Church as Community Unity; Christian unity; Fellowship of Believers; Love for Others Scripture: Mark 3:31-35 Languages: English Tune Title: KINDRED
Who Is My Mother, Who Is My Brother
We Belong to Jesus' Body
Author: Richard Leach Hymnal: CGH2010 #276 (2010) Meter: 8.7.8.7 Topics: The Church as Community Unity; Christian unity; Fellowship of Believers; Jesus Christ-Return Languages: English Tune Title: ONE IN CHRIST
We Belong to Jesus' Body
We Are Travelers on a Journey
Author: Richard Gillard Hymnal: CGH2010 #278 (2010) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Topics: The Church as Community Unity; Christian unity; Service Languages: English Tune Title: BEACH SPRING
We Are Travelers on a Journey
Speak, O Lord
Author: Keith Getty ; Stuart Townend Hymnal: CGH2010 #280 (2010) Meter: Irregular First Line: Speak, O Lord, as we come to You Topics: The Church as Community Formation; Bible; Church Languages: English Tune Title: SPEAK, O LORD
Speak, O Lord
Love Divine, All Loves Excelling
Author: Charles Wesley Hymnal: CGH2010 #281 (2010) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Lyrics: 1 Love divine, all loves excelling,
joy of heaven to earth come down,
fix in us Thy humble dwelling;
all Thy faithful mercies crown.
Jesus, Thou art all compassion,
pure, unbounded love Thou art;
visit us with Thy salvation;
enter every trembling heart.
2 Breathe, O breathe Thy loving Spirit
into every troubled breast!
Let us all in Thee inherit,
let us find the promised rest.
Take away our bent to sinning;
Alpha and Omega be;
end of faith, as its beginning,
set our hearts at liberty.
3 Come, Almighty to deliver,
let us all Thy grace receive;
suddenly return, and never,
nevermore Thy temples leave.
Thee we would be always blessing,
serve Thee as Thy hosts above,
pray, and praise Thee without ceasing,
glory in Thy perfect love.
4 Finish, then, Thy new creation;
pure and spotless let us be;
let us see Thy great salvation
perfectly restored in Thee:
changed from glory into glory,
till in heaven we take our place,
till we cast our crowns before Thee,
lost in wonder, love, and praise. Topics: The Church as Community Formation; Praise and Adoration-God Languages: English Tune Title: BEECHER
Love Divine, All Loves Excelling
Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken
Author: John Newton Hymnal: CGH2010 #282 (2010) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Lyrics: 1 Glorious things of thee are spoken,
Zion, city of our God!
He whose word cannot be broken
formed thee for His own abode;
on the Rock of Ages founded,
what can shake thy sure repose?
With salvation's walls surrounded,
thou mayest smile at all thy foes.
2 See, the streams of living waters,
springing from eternal love,
well supply thy sons and daughters,
and all fear of want remove:
who can faint while such a river
ever does their thirst assuage?
Grace which, like the Lord, the giver,
never fails from age to age.
3 Round each habitation hovering,
see the cloud and fire appear
for a glory and a covering,
showing that the Lord in near!
Thus deriving from their banner
light by night and shade by day,
safe they feed upon the manna
which God gives them when on their way.
Topics: The Church as Community Formation; Church Scripture: Psalm 87:3 Languages: English Tune Title: AUSTRIAN HYMN
Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken
Holy Presence, Holy Teacher
Author: Shirley Erena Murray Hymnal: CGH2010 #283 (2010) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Lyrics: 1 Holy Presence, Holy Teacher,
Light illumining our lives,
in the compass of Your wisdom
all our work and worship thrives:
lead us when we sense Your calling
till we find our chosen field,
following Your hand's direction,
honoring Your truth revealed.
2 By our nurture, by our culture
every life is shaped to grow,
fed by long tradition's learning,
formed by mentors as we go;
tune our ears to hear the gospel
questioning accepted thought,
ready to respect each other,
see the gifts that each has brought.
3 Yours the world of power and beauty,
ours the task to tend its needs,
day by day in cheerful service
growing faith like mustard seeds,
striving in unlikely places,
standing where indeed we must,
acting from compelling conscience,
working for what's fair and just.
4 God, we pray for understanding
in our study, in our goals,
charges that will change and challenge,
vision to inspire our souls,
that this place for mind's reflection,
faith examined, word addressed,
be a witness to Your teaching,
and our faithful search be blessed.
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Topics: The Church as Community Formation; Christian Education Languages: English Tune Title: HARLAN
Holy Presence, Holy Teacher
God of Grace and God of Glory
Author: Harry Emerson Fosdick Hymnal: CGH2010 #285 (2010) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Lyrics: 1 God of grace and God of glory,
on Thy people pour Thy power;
crown Thine ancient church's story,
bring her bud to glorious flower.
Grant us wisdom, grant us courage,
for the facing of this hour,
for the facing of this hour.
2 Lo! the hosts of evil round us
scorn Thy Christ, assail His ways!
Fears and doubts too long have bound us,
free our hearts to work and praise.
Grant us wisdom, grant us courage,
for the living of these days,
for the living of these days.
3 Save us from weak resignation
to the evils we deplore;
let the search for Thy salvation
be our glory evermore.
Grant us wisdom, grant us courage,
serving Thee whom we adore,
serving Thee whom we adore.
4 Set our feet on lofty places;
gird our lives that they may be
armored with all Christ-like graces
in the fight to set all free.
Grant us wisdom, grant us courage,
that we fail not man nor Thee!
That we fail not man nor Thee! Topics: The Church as Community Formation; Church; Courage Languages: English Tune Title: CWM RHONDDA
God of Grace and God of Glory
O God in Whom All Life Begins
Author: Carl P. Daw, Jr. Hymnal: CGH2010 #286 (2010) Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Lyrics: 1 O God in whom all life begins,
who births the seed to fruit,
bestow Your blessing on our lives;
here let Your love find root.
Bring forth in us the Spirit’s gifts
of patience, joy, and peace;
deliver us from numbing fear,
and grant our faith increase.
2 Unite in mutual ministry
our minds and hands and hearts
that we may have the grace to seek
the power Your peace imparts.
So let our varied gifts combine
to glorify Your name
that in all things by word and deed
we may your love proclaim.
3 Through tears and laughter, grief and joy,
enlarge our trust and care;
so bind us in community
that we may risk and dare.
Be with us when we gather here
to worship, sing, and pray,
then send us forth in power and faith
to live the words we say. Topics: The Church as Community Formation; Church; Fellowship of Believers Languages: English Tune Title: NOEL
O God in Whom All Life Begins
When the Church of Jesus
Author: Fred Pratt Green Hymnal: CGH2010 #287 (2010) Meter: 6.5.6.5 D Lyrics: 1 When the church of Jesus shuts its outer door,
lest the roar of traffic drown the voice of prayer:
may our prayers, Lord, make us ten times more aware
that the world we banish is our Christian care.
2 If our hearts are lifted where devotion soars
high above this hungry suffering world of ours:
lest our hymns should drug us to forget its needs,
forge our Christian worship into Christian deeds.
3 Lest the gifts we offer, money, talents, time,
serve to salve our conscience to our secret shame:
Lord, reprove, inspire us by the way You give;
teach us, dying Savior, how true Christians live. Topics: The Church as Community Formation; Church; Service; Social Concerns Languages: English Tune Title: KING'S WESTON
When the Church of Jesus
Lord, Your Church on Earth is Seeking
Author: Hugh Sherlock Hymnal: CGH2010 #288 (2010) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Topics: The Church as Community Formation; Church; Service Languages: English Tune Title: ELLESDIE
Lord, Your Church on Earth is Seeking
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