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Send out the gospel! Let it sound
Author: Henry E. Fox (1841-1926) Hymnal: CH4 #681 (2005) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Person Name: Henry E. Fox (1841-1926) Lyrics: 1 Send out the gospel! Let it sound
northward and southward, east and west;
tell all the world Christ died and lives,
he gives us pardon, life, and rest.
2 Send out the gospel, mighty Lord!
Out of this chaos bring to birth
your own creation's promised hope:
the coming days of heaven on earth.
3 Send out your gospel, gracious Lord!
Yours was the blood for sinners shed;
your voice still pleads in human hearts-
let all the world to you be led.
4 Send out your gospel, holy Lord!
Kindle in us love's sacred flame;
love giving all with heart and mind,
for Jesus' sake, in Jesus' name.
5 Send out the gospel! Make it known!
Christians, obey your master's call;
sing out his praise! he comes to reign,
the King of all Kings and Lord of all. Topics: The Church Celebrates Ordination; Our Response to God in mission and service; Church Ministry; Gospel Call; Witness Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-5 Languages: English Tune Title: OLD CLARENDONIAN
Send out the gospel! Let it sound
O praise him, O praise him
Author: St. Francis of Assisi (1182-1226); William Henry Draper (1855-1933) Hymnal: CH4 #147 (2005) Meter: 8.8.8.8.8 with refrain Person Name: St. Francis of Assisi (1182-1226) First Line: All creatures of our God and King Lyrics: 1 All creatures of our God and King,
lift up your voice and with us sing
alleluia, alleluia!
Bright brother sun with golden beam,
clear sister moon with softer gleam:
[Refrain:]
O praise him, O praise him,
alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!
2 Swift rushing wind, so wild and strong,
high clouds that sail in heavens along.
O praise him, alleluia!
New-breaking dawn, in praise rejoice,
and lights of evening, find a voice: [Refrain]
3 Cool flowing water, pure and clear,
make music for your Lord to hear,
alleluia, alleluia!
Fire, with your flames so fierce and bright,
giving to all both warmth and light: [Refrain]
4 Dear mother earth, who day by day
unfolds God's blessings on our way.
O praise him, alleluia!
All flowers and fruits that in you grow,
let them his glory also show: [Refrain]
5 And all who are of tender heart,
forgiving others, take your part,
O praise him, alleluia!
All who long pain and sorrow bear,
praise God and cast on him your care: [Refrain]
6 And you, most kind and gentle death,
waiting to hush our final breath.
O praise him, alleluia!
You homeward lead the child of God,
and Christ our Lord the way has trod: [Refrain]
7 Let all things their Creator bless,
and worship God in humbleness.
O praise him, alleluia!
Praise, praise the Father, praise the Son,
and praise the Spirit, Three in One: [Refrain] Topics: The Living God The Activity of God - God in creation; The Activity of God God in creation; Adoration Of God Scripture: 1 Peter 5:7 Languages: English Tune Title: LASST UNS ERFREUEN
O praise him, O praise him
Lord, bring the day to pass
Author: Ian Masson Fraser (b. 1917) Hymnal: CH4 #238 (2005) Meter: 6.6.12.8.8 Person Name: Ian Masson Fraser (b. 1917) Lyrics: 1 Lord, bring the day to pass
when forest, rock, and hill,
the beasts, the birds, the grass,
will know your finished will:
when we attain our destiny
and nature lives in harmony.
2 Forgive our careless use
of water, ore, and soil --
the plenty we abuse
supplied by others' toil:
save us from making self our creed,
turn us towards each other's need.
3 Help us, when we release
creation's secret powers,
to harness them for peace,
our children's peace and ours:
teach us the art of mastering
in servant form, like Christ our King.
4 Creation groans, travails,
futile its present plight,
bound -- till the hour it hails
God's children born of light:
that we may gain our true estate,
come, Lord, new heavens and earth create. Topics: Our Response to God in the stewardship of the earth; Care of Creation; Children; Penitence; Science and Technology Scripture: 1 John 4:17 Languages: English Tune Title: LOVE UNKNOWN
Lord, bring the day to pass
Forgiveness is your gift
Author: Ian Masson Fraser (b. 1917) Hymnal: CH4 #361 (2005) Meter: 6.7.6.7 D Person Name: Ian Masson Fraser (b. 1917) Lyrics: 1 Forgiveness is your gift,
both cleansing and renewing,
to catch us when we drift,
our base desires pursuing;
and hug us back to life
and bring us to a feast
where all will celebrate
the life your love released.
2 Your grace goes out to meet
the sinful and the doubting,
your arms and dancing feet
speak louder than all shouting:
O God, how great your love
which takes us empty in,
and, with our worth unproved,
lets better life begin. Topics: Life in Christ Christ Incarnate - Public Ministry; Forgiveness; God in grace and mercy; Jesus Teaching Scripture: Luke 15:20-24 Languages: English Tune Title: SOLAS AN T'SAOGHAIL
Forgiveness is your gift
Like fireworks in the night
Author: Ian Masson Fraser (b. 1917) Hymnal: CH4 #584 (2005) Meter: 6.6.6.6.4.4.4.4 Person Name: Ian Masson Fraser (b. 1917) Lyrics: 1 Like fireworks in the night
the Holy Spirit came;
disciple's fears took flight
when touched by fronds of flame:
and suddenly the world was young
as hope embraced a Saviour's claim.
2 For Jesus bade them dare
to venture, as they should;
his love taught them to share
their homes, possessions, food:
the mind of Jesus gave them speech
all tribes and peoples understood.
3 Thus God our spirits lifts
fresh daring to inspire;
as common folk get gifts
to change the world entire:
the tongues of flame at Pentecost
ran through the world like forest fire. Topics: The Holy Spirit The Coming of the Spirit; Christian Year Pentecost Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 Languages: English Tune Title: ST. JOHN (Havergal)
Like fireworks in the night
O Lord, with your eyes set upon me
Author: Cesáreo Gabaráin (1936-1991); Robert Trupia Hymnal: CH4 #532 (2005) Person Name: Cesáreo Gabaráin (1936-1991) First Line: Lord, you have come to the seashore Topics: Our Response to Christ In Discipleship; Christ Risen Resurrection and Exaltation; Christian Year Easter; Multi-cultrual and World-church Songs; Work and Leisure Scripture: Luke 5:1-11 Languages: English Tune Title: PESCADOR DE HOMBRES
O Lord, with your eyes set upon me
I will exalt you, O Lord
Hymnal: CH4 #24 (2005) Person Name: Douglas Galbraith (b. 1940) Topics: Despair and Trouble; Joy Scripture: Psalm 30 Languages: English Tune Title: [I will exalt you, O God]
I will exalt you, O Lord
I cried aloud, aloud to God
Hymnal: CH4 #49 (2005) Person Name: Douglas Galbraith (b. 1940) Lyrics: I cried aloud, aloud to God.
I cried to God and he heard me. Topics: Deliverance; Despair and Trouble; God Power of Scripture: Psalm 77:1-2 Languages: English Tune Title: [I cried aloud, aloud to God]
I cried aloud, aloud to God
Oh, the life of the world is a joy and a treasure
Author: Kathryn Galloway (b. 1952) Hymnal: CH4 #141 (2005) Meter: 13.11.12.8 Person Name: Kathryn Galloway (b. 1952) Topics: The Living God The Activity of God - God in creation; The Activity of God God in creation; Children; City; God in Trinity; Healing Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-11 Languages: English Tune Title: LIFE OF THE WORLD
Oh, the life of the world is a joy and a treasure
Sing for God's glory that colours the dawn of creation
Author: Kathryn Galloway (b. 1952) Hymnal: CH4 #172 (2005) Meter: 14.14.4.7.8 Person Name: Kathryn Galloway (b. 1952) Topics: The Living God Our Response to God - in adoration and gratitude; Communion of Saints; God in glory; Justice and Peace Scripture: Colossians 1:11-14 Languages: English Tune Title: LOBE DEN HERREN
Sing for God's glory that colours the dawn of creation
When out of poverty is born
Author: Kathryn Galloway (b. 1952) Hymnal: CH4 #291a (2005) Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Person Name: Kathryn Galloway (b. 1952) Topics: Life in Christ Christ Incarnate - Promise of the Messiah; Jesus Word of God; Mary Scripture: Amos 9:13-15 Languages: English Tune Title: KINGSFOLD
When out of poverty is born
When out of poverty is born
Author: Kathryn Galloway (b. 1952) Hymnal: CH4 #291b (2005) Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Person Name: Kathryn Galloway (b. 1952) Topics: Life in Christ Christ Incarnate - Promise of the Messiah; Jesus Word of God; Mary Scripture: Amos 9:13-15 Languages: English Tune Title: KINGSFOLD
When out of poverty is born
You are the Lord, the Saviour of all
Author: Stuart Garrard Hymnal: CH4 #156 (2005) Person Name: Stuart Garrard First Line: Sing to the Lord with all of your heart Topics: The Living God The Activity of God - God in creation; The Activity of God God in creation; Praise Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:15 Languages: English Tune Title: AWAKEN THE DAWN
You are the Lord, the Saviour of all
The Love that Clothes Itself in Light
Author: Alan Gaunt (b. 1935) Hymnal: CH4 #384 (2005) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Person Name: Alan Gaunt (b. 1935) Lyrics: 1 The Love that clothes itself in light
stands naked now, despised, betrayed,
receiving blows to face and head
from hands that Love itself has made.
2 The Love that lifts the stars and sun
collapses, spent, beneath the cross;
the Love that fills the universe,
goes on to death and total loss.
3 Love, helpless, comes to Calvary,
rejected, scorned and crucified;
Love hangs in shame, and dies alone,
but Love abased, is glorified.
4 Extinguished with the sun at noon,
Love's light transcends all history;
Love, wrapped in linen, Love entombed,
still wraps all heaven in mystery.
5 Though Love is lost, Love finds us here;
though Love is absent, Love remains;
where Love is finished, Love begins;
where Love is dead, Love lives and reigns! Topics: Life in Christ Christ Incarnate - Passion and Death; Christian Year Good Friday; God Love of Scripture: Galatians 2:20 Languages: English Tune Title: APANÁS
The Love that Clothes Itself in Light
Come, living God, when least expected
Author: Alan Gaunt (b. 1935) Hymnal: CH4 #609 (2005) Meter: 9.8.9.8 Person Name: Alan Gaunt (b. 1935) Lyrics: 1 Come, living God, when least expected,
when minds are dull and hearts are cold,
through sharpening word and warm affection
revealing truths as yet untold.
2 Break from the tomb in which we hide you
to speak again in startling ways;
break through the words in which we bind you
to resurrect our lifeless praise.
3 Come now, as once you came to Moses
within the bush alive with flame;
or to Elijah on the mountain,
by silence pressing home your claim.
4 So, let our minds be sharp to read you
in sight or sound or printed page,
and let us greet you in our neighbours,
in ardent youth or mellow age.
5 Then, through our gloom, your Son will meet us
as vivid truth and living Lord,
exploding doubt and disillusion
to scatter hope and joy abroad.
6 Then we will share his radiant brightness
and, blazing through the dread of night,
illuminate by love and reason,
for those in darkness, faith's delight. Topics: The Holy Spirit The Holy Spirit in the Church - Enlivening and Renewing the Church; God Presence of Scripture: 1 Kings 19:11-13 Languages: English Tune Title: SUNSET
Come, living God, when least expected
Glory to you, O God
Author: Howard Charles Adie Gaunt (1902-1983) Hymnal: CH4 #741 (2005) Meter: 6.6.6.6.4.4.4.4 Person Name: Howard Charles Adie Gaunt (1902-1983) Topics: The Holy Spirit The Church Celebrates - Oneness with the Church in Heaven; Funerals general Scripture: Colossians 1:12 Languages: English Tune Title: DARWALL'S 148th
Glory to you, O God
Is this the way you made the world
Author: Douglas Gay, b. 1963 Hymnal: CH4 #242 (2005) Person Name: Douglas Gay, b. 1963 Topics: Our Response to God in the stewardship of the earth; Arts and Creativity; Care of Creation; Providence Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:17 Languages: English Tune Title: FIELDS OF LIGHT
Is this the way you made the world
My shepherd is the Lord
Author: Joseph Gelineau (b. 1920) Hymnal: CH4 #17a (2005) Person Name: Joseph Gelineau (b. 1920) First Line: The Lord is my shepherd Topics: Christian Year Maundy Thursday; Eternal Life; Holy Communion; Renewal Scripture: Psalm 23 Languages: English Tune Title: [The Lord is my shepherd]
My shepherd is the Lord
His goodness shall follow me always
Author: Joseph Gelineau (b. 1920) Hymnal: CH4 #17b (2005) Person Name: Joseph Gelineau (b. 1920) First Line: The Lord is my shepherd Topics: Christian Year Maundy Thursday; Eternal Life; Holy Communion; Renewal Scripture: Psalm 23 Languages: English Tune Title: [His goodness shall follow me always]
His goodness shall follow me always
We know that Christ is raised and dies no more
Author: John Brownlow Geyer (b. 1932) Hymnal: CH4 #635 (2005) Meter: 10.10.10 wiht alleluias Person Name: John Brownlow Geyer (b. 1932) Topics: The Church Celebrates Holy Baptism; Christ Risen Resurrection and Exaltation; Church Body of Christ; Jesus Resurrection; Renewal Scripture: 1 John 1:3-4 Languages: English Tune Title: ENGELBERG
We know that Christ is raised and dies no more
Great ring of light, true circle with no ending
Author: Colin Alexander Gibson (b. 1933) Hymnal: CH4 #452 (2005) Meter: 12.12.12 Person Name: Colin Alexander Gibson (b. 1933) Lyrics: 1 Great ring of light, true circle with no ending;
clear beam so bright, whose purpose knows no bending;
O Word of God, in darkness always shining out.
2 A man who cried, up on a cross at Calvary;
for him who died, an empty tomb, a mystery;
O risen Christ, all pain and loss transcending.
3 Immortal fire of love forever yearning;
flame of desire for our salvation burning;
Spirit divine, our friend, and present comforter.
4 The light shines still, the eternal Word has spoken;
on Calvary's hill the power of death is broken;
and I receive the life, the joy, the loving. Topics: Christ Risen Reign and Priesthood; God in Trinity; Holy Spirit name and images for; Jesus Word of God; Light; Word of God Scripture: John 1:1-5 Languages: English Tune Title: HALLEY
Great ring of light, true circle with no ending
Brother, sister, let me serve you
Author: Richard A. M. Gillard (b. 1953) Hymnal: CH4 #694 (2005) Meter: 8.7.8.7 Person Name: Richard A. M. Gillard (b. 1953) Topics: The Holy Spirit The Church Celebrates - Family, Friendship, and Marriage; Church Body of Christ; Pilgrimage; Service; Sharing and Caring Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17 Languages: English Tune Title: SERVANT SONG
Brother, sister, let me serve you
Hail thee, Festival Day!
Author: Gabriel Gillett (1873-1948) Hymnal: CH4 #581 (2005) Meter: Irregular Person Name: Gabriel Gillett (1873-1948) First Line: Lo, in the likeness of fire Lyrics: Refrain:
1 Hail thee, Festival Day!
blest day that art hallowed for ever;
day when the Lord from heaven
shone in the world with his grace.
2 Lo! in the likeness of fire,
on those who await his appearing,
he whom the Lord foretold--
suddenly, swiftly, descends. [Refrain]
3 Forth from the Father he comes
with his sevenfold mystical dowry,
pouring on human souls
infinite riches of God. [Refrain]
4 Hark! in a hundred tongues
Christ's own, his chosen apostles,
preach to a hundred tribes--
Christ and his wonderful works. [Refrain]
5 Praise to the Spirit of Life,
all praise to the fount of our being,
light that now lightens all,
life that in all now abides. [Refrain]
Topics: The Holy Spirit The Coming of the Spirit; Christian Year Pentecost; Holy Spirit name and images for Scripture: Acts 2:1-11 Languages: English Tune Title: SALVE FESTA DIES
Hail thee, Festival Day!
How bright these glorious spirits shine!
Hymnal: CH4 #745 (2005) Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Person Name: Giovanni Marie Giornovichi (1745-1804) Lyrics: 1 How bright these glorious spirits shine!
Whence all their bright array?
How came they to the blissful seats
of everlasting day?
Lo! these are they, from sufferings great
who came to realms of light,
and in the blood of Christ have washed
those robes which shine so bright.
2 Now, with triumphal palms, they stand
before the throne on high,
and serve the God they love, amidst
the glories of the sky.
His presence fills each heart with joy,
tunes every mouth to sing:
by day, by night, the sacred courts
with glad hosannas ring.
3 Hunger and thirst are felt no more,
nor suns with scorching ray;
God is their sun, whose cheering beams
diffuse eternal day.
The Lamb who dwells amidst the throne
shall o'er them still preside,
feed them with nourishment divine,
and all their footsteps guide.
4 'Mong pastures green he'll lead his flock,
where living streams appear;
and God the Lord from every eye
shall wipe off every tear. Topics: The Church Celebrates Oneness with the Church in Heaven; Communion of Saints; Funerals general Scripture: Revelation 7:13-17 Languages: English Tune Title: ST. ASAPH
How bright these glorious spirits shine!
Uyai mose (Come all you people)
Author: Alexander Gondo Hymnal: CH4 #757 (2005) Person Name: Alexander Gondo Topics: Short Songs; Our Response to God in the worship of God's house; Church Worship; Multi-cultrual and World-church Songs; Praise Scripture: Psalm 100 Languages: English; Shona Tune Title: [Uyai mose]
Uyai mose (Come all you people)
O worship the King, all glorious above
Author: Robert Grant (1779-1838) Hymnal: CH4 #127 (2005) Meter: 10.10.11.11 Person Name: Robert Grant (1779-1838) Lyrics: 1 O worship the King, all glorious above;
O gratefully sing his power and his love;
our shield and defender, the Ancient of Days,
pavilioned in splendour and girded with praise.
2 O tell of his might, O sing of his grace,
whose robe is the light, whose canopy space;
his chariots of wrath the deep thunder-clouds form,
and dark is his path on the wings of the storm.
3 The earth with its store of wonders untold,
Almighty, thy power hath founded of old;
hath stablished it fast by a changeless decree,
and round it hath cast, like a mantle, the sea.
4 Thy bountiful care what tongue can recite?
It breathes in the air, it shines in the light;
it streams from the hills; it descends to the plain,
and sweetly distils in the dew and the rain.
4 Frail children of dust, and feeble as frail,
in thee do we trust, nor find thee to fail;
thy mercies how tender, how firm to the end,
our maker, defender, redeemer, and friend!
5 O measureless might, ineffable love!
While angels delight to hymn thee above,
the humbler creation, in lowlier ways,
with true adoration shall sing to thy praise. Topics: God in majesty; Providence Scripture: Psalm 104 Languages: English Tune Title: HANOVER
O worship the King, all glorious above
When in our music God is glorified
Author: Frederick Pratt Green (1903-2000) Hymnal: CH4 #203a (2005) Meter: 10.10.10 with alleluia Person Name: Frederick Pratt Green (1903-2000) Lyrics: 1 When, in our music, God is glorified,
and adoration leaves no room for pride,
it is as though the whole creation cried,
Alleluia!
2 How often, making music, we have found
a new dimension in the world of sound,
as worship moved us to a more profound
Alleluia!
3 So has the Church, in liturgy and song,
in faith and love, through centuries of wrong,
borne witness to the truth in every tongue:
Alleluia!
4 And did not Jesus sing a psalm that night
when utmost evil strove against the Light?
Then let us sing, for whom he won the fight:
Alleluia!
5 Let every instrument be tuned for praise!
Let all rejoice who have a voice to raise!
And may God give us faith to sing always:
Alleluia! Topics: Our Response to God in the worship of God's house; Christ Incarnate Passion and Death; Lent; Christian Year Maundy Thursday; Praise Scripture: 1 Chronicles 16:42 Languages: English Tune Title: ENGELBERG
When in our music God is glorified
When in our music God is glorified
Author: Frederick Pratt Green (1903-2000) Hymnal: CH4 #203b (2005) Meter: 10.10.10 with alleluia Person Name: Frederick Pratt Green (1903-2000) Lyrics: 1 When, in our music, God is glorified,
and adoration leaves no room for pride,
it is as though the whole creation cried,
Alleluia!
2 How often, making music, we have found
a new dimension in the world of sound,
as worship moved us to a more profound
Alleluia!
3 So has the Church, in liturgy and song,
in faith and love, through centuries of wrong,
borne witness to the truth in every tongue:
Alleluia!
4 And did not Jesus sing a psalm that night
when utmost evil strove against the Light?
Then let us sing, for whom he won the fight:
Alleluia!
5 Let every instrument be tuned for praise!
Let all rejoice who have a voice to raise!
And may God give us faith to sing always:
Alleluia! Topics: Our Response to God in the worship of God's house; Christ Incarnate Passion and Death; Lent; Christian Year Maundy Thursday; Praise Scripture: 1 Chronicles 16:42 Languages: English Tune Title: MAYFLOWER
When in our music God is glorified
For the fruit of all creation
Author: Frederick Pratt Green (1903-2000) Hymnal: CH4 #231 (2005) Meter: 8.4.8.4.8.8.8.4 Person Name: Frederick Pratt Green (1903-2000) Lyrics: 1 For the fruits of all creation,
thanks be to God;
for these gifts to every nation,
thanks be to God;
for the ploughing, sowing, reaping,
silent growth while we are sleeping,
future needs in earth's safe-keeping,
thanks be to God.
2 In the just reward of labour,
God's will is done;
in the help we give our neighbour,
God's will is done;
in our world-wide task of caring
for the hungry and despairing,
in the harvests we are sharing,
God's will is done.
3 For the harvests of the Spirit,
thanks be to God;
for the good we all inherit,
thanks be to God;
for the wonders that astound us,
for the truths that still confound us,
most of all, that love has found us,
thanks be to God. Topics: The Living God Our Response to God - in times and seasons; Our Response to God in times and seasons; Harvest; Holy Spirit gifts of; Love for others; Work and Leisure Scripture: 1 Chronicles 16:12 Languages: English Tune Title: EAST ACKLAM
For the fruit of all creation
God in such love for us lent us this planet
Author: Frederick Pratt Green (1903-2000) Hymnal: CH4 #240 (2005) Meter: 11.10.11.10 Person Name: Frederick Pratt Green (1903-2000) Lyrics: 1 God in such love for us lent us this planet,
gave it a purpose in time and in space:
small as a spark from the fire of creation,
cradle of life and the home of our race.
2 Thanks be to God for its bounty and beauty,
life that sustains us in body and mind:
plenty for all, if we learn how to share it,
riches undreamed-of to fathom and find.
3 Long have our human wars ruined its harvest;
long has earth bowed to the terror of force;
long have we wasted what others have need of,
poisoned the fountain of life at its source.
4 Earth is the Lord's: it is ours to enjoy it,
Ours, as God's stewards, to farm and defend.
From its pollution, misuse, and destruction,
good Lord, deliver us, world without end! Topics: The Living God Our Response to God - in the stewardship of the earth; Our Response to God in the stewardship of the earth; Care of Creation; Penitence Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:17 Languages: English Tune Title: EPIPHANY
God in such love for us lent us this planet
All is ready for the Feast!
Author: Frederick Pratt Green (1903-2000) Hymnal: CH4 #373 (2005) Meter: 7.7.7 Person Name: Frederick Pratt Green (1903-2000) Lyrics: 1 All is ready for the Feast!
Every Jew is wondering how
God will liberate them now.
2 Pilate, fearful of revolt
he, at all costs, must avert,
puts the Legion on alert.
3 Listen! Galilean crowds
hail the Man from Nazareth,
Jesus, riding to his death.
4 What authority he wields!
With a whip of cords he clears
temple courts of profiteers!
5 Watched by priests and pharisees,
all he says and all he does
fans the hatred of his foes.
6 Now he gathers those he loves
in a room where bread and wine
turn to sacrament and sign.
7 In that dark betrayal night,
moved by hope, or fear or greed,
Judas sets about his deed.
8 Jesus in the olive grove,
waiting for a traitor's kiss,
rises free from bitterness.
9 As he wakes his comrades up
torches flicker in the glen,
shadows turn to marching men.
10 In that dawn of blows and lies
Church and State conspire to kill,
hang three rebels on a hill.
11 Innocent and guilty drown
in a flood of blood and sweat,
how much darker can it get?
12 How much darker must it be
for a God to see and care
that men perish in despair?
13 It is God himself who dies!
God in man shall set us free,
God as Man - and only he.
14 Let him claim us as his own,
we will serve as best we can
such a God and such a Man!
Final verse:
15 What does our salvation cost?
Jesus, we shall never know
all you gave and all we owe. Topics: Christ Incarnate Passion and Death; Christian Year Holy Week Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 Languages: English Tune Title: HEILIGER GEIST
All is ready for the Feast!
Lord, we have come at your own invitation
Author: Frederick Pratt Green (1903-2000) Hymnal: CH4 #638 (2005) Meter: 11.10.11.10 Person Name: Frederick Pratt Green (1903-2000) Topics: The Holy Spirit The Church Celebrates - Confirmation; Holy Communion Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:58 Languages: English Tune Title: EPIPHANY
Lord, we have come at your own invitation
The grace of life is theirs
Author: Frederick Pratt Green (1903-2000) Hymnal: CH4 #698 (2005) Meter: 6.6.6.6.8.8 Person Name: Frederick Pratt Green (1903-2000) Lyrics: 1 The grace of life is theirs
who on this wedding day
delight to make their vows
and for each other pray.
May they, O Lord, together prove
the lasting joy of Christian love.
2 Where love is, God abides:
and God shall surely bless
a home where trust and care
give birth to happiness.
May they, O lord, together prove
the lasting joy of such a love.
3 How slow to take offence
love is! How quick to heal!
How ready in distress
to know how others feel!
May they, O lord, together prove
the lasting joy of such a love.
4 And when time lays its hand
on all we hold most dear,
and life, by life consumed,
fulfils its purpose here:
May they, O lord, together prove
the lasting joy of such a love. Topics: The Church Celebrates Family, Friendship, and Marriage Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-8 Languages: English Tune Title: LOVE UNKNOWN
The grace of life is theirs
It is God who holds the nations in the hollow of his hand
Author: Frederick Pratt Green (1903-2000) Hymnal: CH4 #705 (2005) Meter: 15.15.15.6 Person Name: Frederick Pratt Green (1903-2000) Lyrics: 1 It is God who hold the nations in the hollow of his hand;
it is God whose light is shining in the darkness of the land;
it is God who builds the city on the Rock and not on sand:
may the living God be praised!
2 It is God whose purpose summons us to use the present hour;
who recalls us to our senses when a nation's life turns sour;
in the discipline of freedom we shall know his saving power:
may the living God be praised!
3 When a thankful nation, looking back, has cause to celebrate
those who win our admiration by their service to the state;
when self-giving is a measure of the greatness of the great:
may the living God be praised!
4 God reminds us every sunrise that the world is ours on lease --
for the sake of life tomorrow may our love for it increase;
may all peoples live together, share its riches, be at peace:
may the living God be praised! Topics: The Holy Spirit The Church Celebrates - National Life; City; Remembrance Sunday; Unity of Humanity Scripture: 1 Peter 2:13-17 Languages: English Tune Title: VISION
It is God who holds the nations in the hollow of his hand
O Christ, the healer, we have come
Author: Frederick Pratt Green (1903-2000) Hymnal: CH4 #717 (2005) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Person Name: Frederick Pratt Green (1903-2000) Lyrics: 1 O Christ, the healer, we have come
to pray for health, to plead for friends.
How can we fail to be restored,
when reached by love that never ends?
2 From every ailment flesh endures
our bodies clamour to be freed;
yet in our hearts we would confess
that wholeness is our deepest need.
3 How strong, O Lord, are our desires,
how weak our knowledge of ourselves!
Release in us those healing truths
unconscious pride resists or shelves.
4 In conflicts that destroy our health
we diagnose the world's disease;
our common life declares our ills:
is there no cure, O Christ, for these?
5 Grant that we all, made one in faith,
in your community may find
the wholeness that, enriching us,
shall reach the whole of humankind. Topics: The Church Celebrates; The Church Celebrates Wholeness and Healing; Suffering; Unity of Humanity Scripture: 1 John 4:7 Languages: English Tune Title: ANGELUS
O Christ, the healer, we have come
Rejoice in God's saints, today and all days!
Author: Frederick Pratt Green (1903-2000) Hymnal: CH4 #742 (2005) Meter: 10.10.11.11 Person Name: Frederick Pratt Green (1903-2000) Lyrics: 1 Rejoice in God's saints, today and all days!
A world without saints forgets how to praise.
Their faith in acquiring the habit of prayer,
their depth of adoring, Lord, help us to share.
2 Some march with events to turn them God's way;
some need to withdraw, the better to pray;
some carry the gospel through fire and through flood:
our world is their parish: their purpose is God.
3 Rejoice in those saints, unpraised and unknown,
who bear someone's cross, or shoulder their own:
they share our complaining, our comforts, our cares:
what patience in caring, what courage, is theirs!
4 Rejoice in God's saints, today and all days!
A world without saints forgets how to praise.
In loving, in living, they prove it is true:
the way of self-giving, Lord, leads us to you. Topics: The Church Celebrates Oneness with the Church in Heaven; Communion of Saints Scripture: Galatians 6:2 Languages: English Tune Title: LAUDATE DOMINUM
Rejoice in God's saints, today and all days!
There is a Redeemer
Author: Melody Green (b. 1946) Hymnal: CH4 #559 (2005) Meter: 6.5.8.5 Person Name: Melody Green (b. 1946) Topics: Life in Christ Our Response to Christ - In Devotion; Salvation and Redemption; Temptation; Thanksgiving Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:12 Languages: English Tune Title: [There is a Redeemer]
There is a Redeemer
The race that long in darkness pined
Hymnal: CH4 #290b (2005) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Person Name: Jacob Grigg Lyrics: 1 The race that long in darkness pined
has seen a glorious light;
the people dwell in day, who dwelt
in death’s surrounding night.
2 To us a Child of hope is born:
to us a Son is given:
him shall the tribes of earth obey,
him all the hosts of heaven.
3 His name shall be the Prince of Peace,
for evermore adored:
the Wonderful, the Counsellor,
the great and mighty Lord.
4 His power increasing still shall spread,
his reign no end shall know:
justice shall guard his throne above,
and peace abound below. Topics: Life in Christ Christ Incarnate - Promise of the Messiah; Jesus Names and images for Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-7 Languages: English Tune Title: TIVERTON
The race that long in darkness pined
Lamb of God
Hymnal: CH4 #778 (2005) Person Name: Fride Gustafsson Lyrics: Lamb of God,
you take away the sins of the world;
have mercy on us.
Lamb of God,
you take away the sins of the world;
have mercy on us.
Lamb of God,
you take away the sins of the world;
give us your peace. Topics: Our Response to Christ In Penitence; The Church Celebrates Holy Communion; Holy Communion; Penitence Scripture: Isaiah 53:7 Languages: English Tune Title: AGNUS DEI
Lamb of God
Blest Are They
Author: David Haas (b. 1957) Hymnal: CH4 #341 (2005) Meter: Irregular Person Name: David Haas (b. 1957) First Line: Blest are they, the poor in spirit Refrain First Line: Rejoice and be glad! Topics: Life in Christ Christ Incarnate - Public Ministry; Jesus Teaching; Kingdom of God Scripture: Matthew 5:3-12 Languages: English Tune Title: [Blest are they, the poor in spirit]
Blest Are They
The Lord is risen from the dead
Author: Dimi Halleyi Hymnal: CH4 #797 (2005) Person Name: Dimi Halleyi Topics: Short Songs; Christ Risen Resurrection and Exaltation; Christian Year Easter; Jesus Resurrection Scripture: Luke 24:6-7 Languages: English Tune Title: HE'S ALIVE
The Lord is risen from the dead
Psalm 84
Hymnal: CH4 #52 (2005) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Person Name: Henry Harington (1727-1816) First Line: How lovely is thy dwelling-place Lyrics: 1 How lovely is thy dwelling-place,
O Lord of hosts, to me!
The tabernacles of thy grace,
how pleasant, Lord, they be!
2 My thirsty soul longs vehemently,
yea faints, thy courts to see:
my very heart and flesh cry out,
O living God, for thee.
3 Behold, the sparrow findeth out
an house wherein to rest;
the swallow also for herself
hath found her place to nest;
4 Even thine own altars, where she safe
her young ones forth may bring,
O thou almighty Lord of hosts,
who art my God and King.
5 Blest are they in thy house that dwell,
they ever give thee praise.
And blest are they whose strength thou art,
in whose heart are thy ways. Topics: Church Worship; Longing; Praise Scripture: Psalm 84:1-5 Languages: English Tune Title: HARINGTON (RETIREMENT)
Psalm 84
Give ear to my words, O Lord
Hymnal: CH4 #3 (2005) Person Name: John Martin Harper (b. 1947) Lyrics: 1 Give ear to my words, O Lord:
consider my meditation.
2 Hearken to my cry for help, my Sovereign and my God;
for I make my prayer to you.
3 In the morning, Lord, you hear my voice;
early in the morning I make my appeal and watch for you.
4 For you are not a God who takes pleasure in wickedness,
and evil cannot dwell with you.
5 Braggarts cannot stand in your sight;
you hate all those who work wickedness.
6 You destroy those who speak lies;
the bloodthirsty and deceitful, O Lord, you abhor.
7 But as for me, through the greatness of your mercy,
I will go into your house;
I will bow down toward your holy temple in awe of you.
8 Lead me, O Lord, in your righteousness,
because of those who lie in wait for me;
make your way straight before me.
(Glory to the Father, and to the Son,
and to the Holy Spirit:
as it was in the beginning, is now,
and will be for ever. Amen.) Topics: Church Worship; Guidance; Judgement; Morning Scripture: Psalm 5 Languages: English Tune Title: [Give ear to my words, O Lord]
Give ear to my words, O Lord
Breathe on me, Breath of God
Author: Edwin Hatch (1835-1889) Hymnal: CH4 #596 (2005) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Person Name: Edwin Hatch (1835-1889) Lyrics: 1 Breathe on me, Breath of God;
fill me with life anew,
that I may love the way you love,
and do what you would do.
2 Breathe on me, Breath of God,
until my heart is pure,
until with you I will one will,
to do and to endure.
3 Breathe on me, Breath of God,
direct my heart's desire,
till every earthly part of me
glows with your holy fire.
4 Breathe on me, Breath of God;
so shall I never die,
but live with you the perfect life
of your eternity. Topics: The Holy Spirit The Coming of the Spirit; Eternal Life; God Will of; Purity Of Heart Scripture: Acts 17:25 Languages: English Tune Title: VENI SPIRITUS
Breathe on me, Breath of God
Psalm 145
Hymnal: CH4 #100 (2005) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Person Name: John L. Hatton (d. 1793) First Line: O Lord, Thou art my God and King Lyrics: 1 O Lord, thou art my God and King;
thee will I magnify and praise:
I will thee bless, and gladly sing
unto thy holy name always.
2 Each day I rise I will thee bless,
and praise thy name time without end.
Much to be praised, and great God is;
his greatness none can comprehend.
3 Race shall thy works praise unto race,
the mighty acts show done by thee.
I will speak of the glorious grace,
and honour of thy majesty:
4 Thy wondrous works I will record.
By many shall the might be told
of all thy awesome acts, O Lord:
and I thy greatness will unfold.
Topics: Kindness; Morning; Praise; Providence; Unity of Humanity Scripture: Psalm 145:1-6 Languages: English Tune Title: DUKE STREET
Psalm 145
All you works of God
Author: Marty Haugen (b. 19500 Hymnal: CH4 #151 (2005) Meter: Irregular Person Name: Marty Haugen (b. 19500 First Line: Sun and moon: bless your Maker! Topics: The Living God The Activity of God - God in creation; The Activity of God God in creation; Adoration Of God; Children; Winter Scripture: Psalm 148 Languages: English Tune Title: ALL YOU WORKS OF GOD
All you works of God
O God of blessings, all praise to you!
Author: Marty Haugen (b. 1950) Hymnal: CH4 #177 (2005) Meter: 9.9.9.9.9 with refrain Person Name: Marty Haugen (b. 1950) Topics: Our Response to God in adoration and gratitude; The Holy Spirit in the Church Illumination of God's Word; The Church Celebrates Holy Communion; Adoration Of Jesus; Gospel Call; Holy Communion; Jesus cross; Jesus Word of God; Music and Song; Word of God Scripture: 1 Chronicles 15:15-28 Languages: English Tune Title: SOLI DEO GLORIA
O God of blessings, all praise to you!
All are welcome
Author: Marty Haugen (b. 1950) Hymnal: CH4 #198 (2005) Meter: 9.6.8.6.8.7.10 with refrain Person Name: Marty Haugen (b. 1950) First Line: Let us build a house where love can dwell Topics: The Living God Our Response to God - in the worship of God's house; Children; Church nature of; Church unity and ecumenism; Dedication of buildings; Holy Communion; Strangers and Exiles; Visons and Dreams Scripture: Colossians 3:11-17 Languages: English Tune Title: TWO OAKS
All are welcome
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