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Sometimes a Light Surprises

Author: William Cowper Hymnal: RITL1985 #159 (1985) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:4 Lyrics: 1 Sometimes a light surprises the Christian while he sings; it is the Lord, who rises eith healing in his wings; when comforts are declining, he grants the soul again a season of clear shining to cheer it after rain. 2 In holy contemplation we sweetly then pursue the theme of God's salvation, and find it ever new; set free from present sorrow we cheerfully can say, e'en let the unknown morrow bring with it what it may. 3 It can bring with it nothing but he will bear us through; who gives the lilies clothing will clothe his people too; beneath the spreading heavens no creature but is fed; Aad he who feeds the ravens will give his children bread. 4 Though vine nor fig tree neither their wonted fruit should bear, though all the field should wither, nor flocks nor herds be there, yet God the same abiding, his praise shall tune my voice, for while in him confiding I cannot but rejoice. Languages: English Tune Title: OFFERTORIUM

Christians, Lift Up Your Hearts

Author: John E. Bowers Hymnal: RITL1985 #498 (1985) Meter: Irregular Scripture: 1 Kings 8:41 Topics: Church Anniversaries and Dedications; Hymns with Descants Languages: English Tune Title: SALVE FESTA DIES

Hail the Day That Sees Him Rise

Author: Charles Wesley Hymnal: RITL1985 #331 (1985) Meter: 7.7.7.7 with alleluia Scripture: 2 Kings 2:3 Lyrics: 1 Hail the day that sees him rise, Alleluia! to his throne beyond the skies, Alleluia! Christ, awhile to mortals giv'n, Alleluia! enters now his native heav'n, Alleluia! 2 See, he lifts his hand above! Alleluia! See, he shows the prints of love! Alleluia! Hark, his gracious lips bestow, Alleluia! blessing on his church below, Alleluia! 3 Still for us he intercedes, Alleluia! His prevailing death he pleads, Alleluia! near himself prepares our place, Alleluia! he the firstfruits of our race, Alleluia! 4 Master (we will ever say), Alleluia! taken from our sight today, Alleluia! see thy faithful servants, see, Alleluia! ever gazing up to thee, Alleluia! 5 Grant, though parted from our sight, Alleluia! high above yon azure height...Alleluia! grant our hearts may thither rise, Alleluia! following thee beyond the skies. Alleluia! 6 There we shall with thee remain, Alleluia! partners of thy endless reign; Alleluia! there thy face unclouded see, Alleluia! find our heaven of heavens in thee. Alleluia! Topics: Jesus Christ Mediator Languages: English Tune Title: LLANFAIR

God of the Prophets

Author: Denis Wortman Hymnal: RITL1985 #429 (1985) Meter: 10.10.10.10 Scripture: 2 Kings 2:13 First Line: God of the prophets, bless the prophets' heirs Lyrics: 1 God of the prophets, bless the prophets' heirs; Elijah's mantle o'er Elisha cast; each age in turn for solemn tasks prepares; make each one nobler, stronger than the last. 2 Anoint them prophets! make their ears attend to thy divinest speech; their hearts awake to human need; their lips make eloquent right to enthrone and ev'ry evil break. 3 Anoint them priests! strong intercessors they for pardon and for charity and peace! O might with them the world, though gone astray, pass into Christ'spure life of sacrifice. 4 Anoint them rulers, gentle rulers, Lord! Anoint them with the Spirit of thy Son: theirs not a jeweled crown, a blood-stained sword; theirs, by strong love, for Christ a kingdom won. 5 Send them, apostles, heralds of thy cross; forth may they go to tell all realms thy grace: inspired of thee, may they count all but loss, and stand at last with joy before thy face. Topics: Biblical Characters Elijah; Biblical Characters Elisha; Ordinations; Prophets Languages: English Tune Title: TOULON

God of All Ages, Whose Almighty Hand

Author: Daniel C. Roberts Hymnal: RITL1985 #494 (1985) Meter: 10.10.10.10 Scripture: 1 Chronicles 22:9 Lyrics: 1 God of all ages, whose almighty hand leads forth in beauty all the starry band of shining worlds in splendor through the skies, our grateful songs before thy throne arise. 2 Thy love divine hath led us in the past; in this free land by thee our lot is cast; be thou our Ruler, Guardian, Guide, and Stay, thy word our law, thy paths our chosen way. 3 From war's alarms, from deadly pestilence, be thy strong arm our ever sure defense; thy true religion in our hearts increase, thy bounteous goodness nourish us in peace. 4 Refresh thy people on their toilsome way, lead us from night to never-ending day; fill all our lives with love and grace divine, and glory, laud, and praise be ever thine. Topics: Church Anniversaries and Dedications; Memorial Day; Pilgrimage and Conflict; Processional Hymns Languages: English Tune Title: NATIONAL HYMN

When the Morning Stars Together

Author: Albert F. Bayly Hymnal: RITL1985 #510 (1985) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Scripture: 2 Chronicles 5:13-14 Languages: English Tune Title: WEISSE FLAGGEN

Stand Up and Bless the Lord

Author: James Montgomery Hymnal: RITL1985 #499 (1985) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Scripture: Nehemiah 9:5 Lyrics: 1 Stand up and bless the Lord ye people of his choice; stand up and bless the Lord your God with heart and soul and voice. 2 Though high above all praise, above all blessing high, who would not fear his holy name, and laud and magnify? 3 O for the living flame from his own altar brought, to touch our lips, our minds inspire, and wing to heav'n our thought! 4 God is our strength and song, and his salvation ours; then be his love in Christ proclaimed with all our ransomed powers. 5 Stand up and bless the Lord the Lord your God adore; stand up and bless his glorious name, henceforth forevermore. Topics: Hymns with Descants Languages: English Tune Title: CARLISLE

It Is God Who Holds the Nations

Author: Fred Pratt Green Hymnal: RITL1985 #495 (1985) Meter: 15.15.15.7 Scripture: Esther 4:14 First Line: It is God who holds the nations in the hollow of his hand 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 his 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 races live together, share its riches, be at peace: may the living God be praised! Topics: City of God; God Light; Memorial Day Languages: English Tune Title: VISION (Davies)

Can We by Searching Find Out God?

Author: Elizabeth Cosnett Hymnal: RITL1985 #27 (1985) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Scripture: Job 11:7 First Line: Can we by searching find out God Topics: God Light; God Search for; Jesus Christ Son of Man; In The Beginning The Earth is the Lord's Languages: English Tune Title: METROPOLITAN

Lord, Teach Us How to Pray Aright

Author: James Montgomery Hymnal: RITL1985 #261 (1985) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Scripture: Job 13:15 Lyrics: 1 Lord, teach us how to pray aright with rev'rence and with fear; though weak and sinful in thy sight, we may, we must draw near. 2 We perish if we cease from prayer: O grant us power to pray; and when to meet thee we prepare, Lord, meet us by the way. 3 Give deep humility, the sense of godly sorrow give; a strong dsiring confidence to hear thy voice and live; 4 faith in the only sacrifice that can for sin atone, to cast our hopes, to fix our eyes on Christ, and Christ alone: 5 patience to watch, and wait, and weep though mercy long delay; courage, our fainting souls to keep and trust thee though thou slay: 6 give these--and then thy will be done; thus, strengthened with all might, we by thy Spirit and thy Son, shall pray, and pray aright. Topics: Faith and Aspiration; Jesus Christ Teachings Languages: English Tune Title: GLENLUCE