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Faith of Our Fathers
Author: Frederick W. Faber, 1814-1863 Meter: 8.8.8.8 with refrain Appears in 830 hymnals Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:3-7 First Line: Faith of our fathers! Living still Lyrics: 1 Faith of our fathers! Living still
In spite of dungeon, fire and sword;
O how our hearts beat high with joy,
Whene'er we hear that glorious word:
Faith of our fathers, holy faith!
We will be true to thee till death.
2 The martyrs, chained in prisons dark,
Were still in heart and conscience free:
And truly blest would be our fate,
If we, like them, should die for thee.
Faith of the martyrs, holy faith!
We will be true to thee till death.
3 Faith of our mothers! Faith and pray'r
Shall win all nations unto thee;
And through the truth that comes from God,
We shall all then indeed be free.
Faith of our mothers, holy faith!
We will be true to thee till death.
4 Faith of our fathers! We will love
Both friend and foe in all our strife:
And preach thee, too, as love knows how
By kindly deeds and virtuous life.
Faith of our fathers, holy faith!
We will be true to thee till death.
Topics: Brotherhood and Sisterhood Used With Tune: ST. CATHERINE
Faith of Our Fathers
O Word of God Incarnate
Author: William Walsham How Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6 Appears in 485 hymnals Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:15-17 Lyrics: 1 O Word of God incarnate,
O Wisdom from on high,
O Truth unchanged, unchanging,
O Light of our dark sky:
we praise you for the radiance
that from the Scripture's page,
a lantern to our footsteps,
shines on from age to age.
2 The church from you, dear Master,
received this gift divine;
and still that light is lifted
o'er all the earth to shine.
It is the chart and compass
that all life's voyage through,
mid mists and rocks and quicksands,
still guides, O Christ, to you.
3 O make your church, dear Savior,
a lamp of burnished gold
to bear before the nations
your true light as of old.
O teach your traveling pilgrims
by this their path to trace
till, clouds and darkness ended,
we see you face to face.
Topics: Illumination; Word of God; Christmas; Guidance; Illumination; Light; Missions; Pilgrimage & Conflct; Temptation & Trial; Wisdom; Witness; Word of God Used With Tune: MUNICH
O Word of God Incarnate
Holy Bible, Book Divine
Author: John Burton Meter: 7.7.7.7 Appears in 569 hymnals Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16 Lyrics: 1 Holy Bible, book divine,
precious treasure, you are mine;
mine to tell me whence I came;
mine to teach me what I am;
2 Mine to chide me when I rove;
mine to show a Savior's love;
mine you are to guide and guard;
mine to punish or reward;
3 Mine to comfort in distress,
suff'ring in this wilderness;
mine to show by living faith,
man can triumph over death;
4 Mine to tell of joys to come,
and the rebel sinner's doom;
Holy book, book divine,
precious treasure, you are mine. Topics: God's Word The Holy Scriptures; Family Worship Used With Tune: ALETTA
Holy Bible, Book Divine
Lord, Speak to Me That I May Speak
Author: Frances R. Havergal Meter: 8.8.8.8 D Appears in 454 hymnals Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:17 First Line: Lord speak to me, that I may speak Refrain First Line: O use me, Lord, use even me Lyrics: 1 Lord, speak to me that I may speak
in living echoes of your tone;
ss you have sought, so let me seek
your erring children lost and lone.
Refrain:
O use me, Lord, use even me,
just as you will, and when, and where;
until your blessed face I see,
your rest, your joy, your glory share.
2 O teach me, Lord, that I may teach
the precious things you do impart;
and wing my words that they may reach
the hidden depths of many a heart. [Refrain]
3 O fill me with your fullness, Lord,
until my very heart o'erflow
in kindling thought and glowing word
your love to tell, your praise to show. [Refrain]
Topics: The Christian Life Obedience; Christian Education; Christian Service Used With Tune: FORT LAUDERDALE
Lord, Speak to Me That I May Speak
Thanks to God whose Word was spoken
Author: Reginald Thomas Brooks (1918-1985) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Appears in 38 hymnals Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:15-16 Lyrics: 1 Thanks to God whose word was spoken
in the making of the earth.
His the voice that called a nation,
fired her vision, tried her worth.
God has spoken, God has spoken:
praise him for his open word.
2 Thanks to God whose word incarnate
came to save our human race.
Deeds and words and death and rising
testify to heaven's grace.
God has spoken, God has spoken:
praise him for his open word.
3 Thanks to God whose word was written
in the Bible's sacred page,
record of the revelation
showing God to every age.
God has spoken, God has spoken:
praise him for his open word.
4 Thanks to God whose word is published
in the tongues of every race.
See its glory undiminished
by the change of time and place.
God has spoken, God has spoken:
praise him for his open word.
5 Thanks to God whose word is answered
by the Spirit's voice within.
Here we drink of joy unmeasured,
life redeemed from death and sin.
God is speaking, God is speaking:
praise him for his open word. Topics: The Holy Spirit The Holy Spirit in the Church - Illumination of God's Word; God In Creation; Jesus incarnation; Jesus Word of God; Scripture; Word of God Used With Tune: ST. HELEN
Thanks to God whose Word was spoken
Santa Biblia
Author: P. Castro Appears in 34 hymnals Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14-17 First Line: Santa Biblia, para mí Used With Tune: [Santa Biblia, para mí]
Santa Biblia
Lord, for the years your love has kept and guided
Author: Timothy Dudley-Smith (b. 1926) Meter: 11.10.11.10 Appears in 18 hymnals Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Lyrics: 1 Lord, for the years your love has kept and guided,
urged and inspired us, cheered us on our way,
sought us and saved us, pardoned and provided,
Lord of the years, we bring our thanks today.
2 Lord, for that word, the Word of life which fires us,
speaks to our hearts and sets our souls ablaze,
teaches and trains, rebukes us and inspires us,
Lord of the word, receive your people's praise.
3 Lord, for our land, in this our generation,
spirits oppressed by pleasure, wealth and care;
for young and old, for this and every nation,
Lord of our land, be pleased to hear our prayer.
4 Lord, for our world; when we disown and doubt him,
loveless in strength, and comfortless in pain;
hungry and helpless, lost indeed without him,
Lord of the world, we pray that Christ may reign.
5 Lord, for ourselves; in living power remake us,
self on the cross and Christ upon the throne;
past put behind us, for the future take us,
Lord of our lives, to live for Christ alone. Topics: The Activity of God God in human experience; The Church Celebrates National Life; Anniversaries; Jesus Word of God; Nation and Society; Word of God Used With Tune: LORD OF THE YEARS
Lord, for the years your love has kept and guided
Powerful in Making Us Wise
Author: Christopher Idle Appears in 7 hymnals Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:15-17 First Line: Powerful in making us wise to salvation Topics: Christian Education; Guidance; Proclamation
Powerful in Making Us Wise
How precious is the book divine
Author: Fawcett Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 635 hymnals Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:15-17 Lyrics: 1 How precious is the book divine,
By inspiration given!
Bright as a lamp, its doctrines shine
To guide our souls to heaven.
2 It sweetly cheers our drooping hearts,
In this dark vale of tears;
Life, light, and joy it still imparts,
And quells our rising fears.
3 This lamp, through all the tedious night
Of life, shall guide our way,
Till we behold the clearer light
Of an eternal day. Topics: The Bible; The Bible a Guide
How precious is the book divine
Hymn 53
Author: Isaac Watts Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 32 hymnals Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:15-16 First Line: God, who in various methods told Lyrics:
God, who in various methods told
His mind and will to saints of old,
Sent down his Son, with truth and grace,
To teach us in these latter days.
Our nation reads the written word,
That book of life, that sure record:
The bright inheritance of heav'n
Is by the sweet conveyance giv'n.
God's kindest thoughts are here expressed,
Able to make us wise and bless'd;
The doctrines are divinely true,
Fit for reproof and comfort too.
Ye British isles, who read his love
In long epistles from above,
(He hath not sent his sacred word
To every land,) praise ye the Lord.
Hymn 53
Spirit of God, unseen as the wind
Author: Margaret V. Old (1932-2001) Meter: 8.6.8.6 with refrain Appears in 8 hymnals Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:15-17 First Line: You spoke to us long, long ago Topics: The Holy Spirit The Holy Spirit in the Church - Illumination of God's Word; Holy Spirit name and images for; Scripture Used With Tune: SKYE BOAT SONG
Spirit of God, unseen as the wind
Lord, you sometimes speak in wonders
Author: Christopher Martin Idle (b. 1938) Meter: 8.7.8.7 Appears in 6 hymnals Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:15-17 Lyrics: 1 Lord, you sometimes speak in wonders,
unmistakable and clear,
mighty signs to prove your presence,
overcoming doubt and fear.
2 Lord, you sometimes speak in whispers,
still and small and scarcely heard;
only those who want to listen
catch the all-important word.
3 Lord, you sometimes speak in silence,
through our loud and noisy day:
we can know and trust you better
when we quietly wait and pray.
4 Lord, you often speak in Scripture,
words that summon from the page,
shown and taught us by your Spirit
with fresh light for every age.
5 Lord, you always speak in Jesus,
always new yet still the same:
teach us now more of our Saviour,
make our lives display his Name. Topics: The Holy Spirit in the Church Illumination of God's Word; Jesus incarnation; Scripture; Word of God Used With Tune: STUTTGART
Lord, you sometimes speak in wonders
Tu Palabra me habla
Appears in 1,891 hymnals Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17 First Line: Benditó tú, oh Señor; enséñame tus estatutos Topics: Biblia; Bible
Tu Palabra me habla
Come, Spirit blest, our hearts inspire
Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-88 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 235 hymnals Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14-17 Lyrics: 1 Come, Spirit blest, our hearts inspire,
let us your influence prove.
source of the old prophetic fire,
fountain of life and love.
2 Come, Holy Spirit, moved by you
the prophets wrote and spoke;
unlock the truth, yourself the key,
unseal the sacred book.
3 Expand your wings, celestial dove,
brood o'er our nature's night;
on our disordered spirits move,
and let there now be light.
4 God, through himself, we then shall know,
if you within us shine,
and sound, with all your saints below,
the depths of love divine. Topics: Divine Inspiration; Funerals; God's Love to Us; Holy Spirit; Light; Prayer for Illimination; Prophetic Witness; Revelation; Scripture; Truth; Worship The Word Used With Tune: RICHMOND
Come, Spirit blest, our hearts inspire
The advent of our King
Author: Charles Coffin, 1676-1749; John Chandler, 1808-1876 Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 54 hymnals Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1 Lyrics: 1 The advent of our King
our prayers must now employ,
and we must hymns of welcome sing
in strains of holy joy.
2 The everlasting Son
incarnate deigns to be;
himself a servant's form puts on,
to set his servants free.
3 Daughter of Sion, rise
to meet thy lowly King;
nor let thy faithless heart despise
the peace he comes to bring.
4 As judge, on clouds of light,
he soon will come again,
and his true members all unite
with him in heaven to reign.
5 All glory to the Son
who comes to set us free,
with Father, Spirit, ever One,
through all eternity. Topics: Advent; Advent I Year C Used With Tune: ST. THOMAS
The advent of our King
Shine thou upon us, Lord
Author: John Ellerton Meter: 6.6.8.4 D Appears in 53 hymnals Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:2 Lyrics: 1 Shine thou upon us, Lord,
True Light of men, today,
And through the written Word
Thy very self display,
That so from hearts which burn
With gazing on thy face
Thy little ones may learn
The wonders of thy grace.
2 Breathe thou upon us, Lord,
Thy Spirit's living flame,
That so with one accord
Our lips may tell thy Name.
Give thou the hearing ear,
Fix thou the wand'ring thought,
That those we teach may hear
The great things thou hast wrought.
3 Speak thou for us, O Lord,
In all we say of thee;
According to thy Word
Let all our teaching be,
That so thy lambs may know
Their own true Shepherd's voice,
Where'er he leads them go,
And in his love rejoice.
4 Live thou within us, Lord;
Thy mind and will be ours;
Be thou belov'd, adored,
And served with all our pow'rs,
That so our lives may teach
Thy children what thou art,
And plead, by more than speech,
For thee with ev'ry heart.
Amen. Topics: The Church General Assembly; Holy Spirit Anointing of; Ministry; Ministry Ordination; Word of God Used With Tune: LEONI
Shine thou upon us, Lord
God has spoken – by his prophets
Author: George Wallace Briggs, 1875-1959 Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 52 hymnals Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16 Topics: The Holy Scriptures Used With Tune: HYFRYDOL
God has spoken – by his prophets
No te dé temor
Author: Fanny Crosby; T. M. Westrup Appears in 24 hymnals Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14-17, 4:1-8 First Line: No te dé temor hablar por Cristo Lyrics: 1 No te dé temor hablar por Cristo;
haz que brille en ti su luz;
Al que te salvó confiesa siempre;
todo debes a Jesús.
Coro:
No te dé temor, no te dé temor,
nunca, nunca, nunca;
Es tu amante Salvador;
nunca, pues, te dé temor.
2 No te dé temor hacer por Cristo
cuanto de tu parte está;
Obra con amor, con fe y constancia;
tus trabajos premiará. [Coro]
3 No te dé temor sufrir por Cristo
los reproches, o el dolor;
Sufre con amor tus pruebas todas,
Cual sufrío tu Salvador. [Coro]
4 No te dé temor vivir por Cristo,
vía, verdad y vida es él;
Él te llevará con su ternura
a su célico vergel. [Coro] Topics: Confianza; Confidence; Conflicto y Victoria; Conflict and Victory; Evangelización; Evangelism; Jóvenes; Youths; Servicio Cristiano; Christian Service; Temor; Fear; Valor Cristiano; Christian Courage Used With Tune: NEVER BE AFRAID
No te dé temor
Lord of All Good
Author: Albert F. Bayly Meter: 10.10.10.10 Appears in 18 hymnals Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:2 First Line: Lord of all good, our gifts we bring to You Topics: Dedication Used With Tune: TOULON
Lord of All Good
Praise the Spirit in creation
Author: Michael Hewlett, 1916-2000 Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Appears in 16 hymnals Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16 Topics: The Holy Spirit The Coming of the Spirit; Adoration of The Holy Spirit; Christian Year Pentecost; Compassion; God In Creation; Holy Spirit illunination of; Mission Used With Tune: JULION
Praise the Spirit in creation
For Your Gift of God the Spirit
Author: Margaret Clarkson Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 10 hymnals Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16 Lyrics: 1 For your gift of God the Spirit,
power to make our lives anew,
pledge of life and hope of glory,
Savior, we would worship you.
Crowning gift of resurrection
sent from your ascended throne,
fullness of the very Godhead,
come to make your life our own.
2 He who in creation's dawning
brooded on the lifeless deep,
still across our nature's darkness
moves to wake our souls from sleep,
moves to stir, to draw, to quicken,
thrusts us through with sense of sin;
brings to birth and seals and fills us--
saving Advocate within.
3 He, himself the living Author,
wakes to life the sacred Word,
reads with us its holy pages
and reveals our risen Lord.
He it is who works within us,
teaching rebel hearts to pray,
he whose holy intercessions
rise for us both night and day.
4 He, the mighty God, indwells us;
his to strengthen, help, empower;
his to overcome the Tempter--
ours to call in danger's hour.
In his strength we dare to battle
all the raging hosts of sin;
and by him alone we conquer
foes without and foes within.
5 Father, grant your Holy Spirit
in our hearts may rule today;
grieved not, quenched not, but unhindered,
work in us his sovereign way.
Fill us with your holy fullness,
God the Father, Spirit, Son;
in us, through us, then, forever,
shall your perfect will be done.
Topics: Warfare, Spiritual Used With Tune: BETHANY
For Your Gift of God the Spirit
Take my life, and let it be
Author: Frances Ridley Havergal, 1836-79 Meter: 7.7.7.7 D Appears in 1,200 hymnals Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-5 Lyrics: 1 Take my life, and let it be
consecrated, Lord, to thee.
Take my moments and my days,
let them flow in ceaseless praise.
2 Take my hands, and let them move
at the impulse of thy love.
ttake my feet, and let them be
swift and beautiful for thee.
3 Take my voice, and let me sing
always, only, for my King.
Take my lips, and let them be
filled with messages from thee.
4 Take my silver and my gold,
nothing, Lord, would I withhold.
Take my intellect, and use
every power as thou shalt choose.
5 Take my will and make it thine:
it shall be no longer mine.
Take my heart, it is thine own;
it shall be thy royal throne.
6 Take my love: my Lord, I pour
at thy feet its treasure-store.
Take myself, and I will be
ever, only, all for thee. Topics: Commitment; Consecration; Devotion; Evangelism; Our Gifts to God Used With Tune: CHARLTON
Take my life, and let it be
Pour out Thy Spirit from on high
Author: James Montgomery Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 209 hymnals Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:2-5 Topics: The Church Pastors and Teachers Used With Tune: HEBRON
Pour out Thy Spirit from on high
Death and Judgment anticipated
Author: Rev. Charles Wesley (1708-1788) Appears in 88 hymnals Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1 First Line: O God, mine inmost soul convert Topics: Alarm; Christ Judge; Christ Second Coming of; Eternity; Judgment; Life Solemnity of; Sinners Anxious Used With Tune: MERIBAH
Death and Judgment anticipated
I bind unto myself today
Author: St. Patrick (372-466); Cecil Frances Alexander (1818-1895) Appears in 68 hymnals Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1 Lyrics: 1 I bind unto myself today
the strong Name of the Trinity;
by invocation of the same,
the Three in One, and One in Three.
2 I bind this day to me for ever,
by power of faith, Christ's Incarnation;
his baptism in the Jordan river;
his death on cross for my salvation;
his bursting from the spicèd tomb;
his riding up the heavenly way;
his coming at the day of doom:
I bind unto myself today.
3 I bind unto myself today
the virtues of the star-lit heaven,
the glorious sun's life-giving ray,
the whiteness of the moon at even,
the flashing of the lightning free,
the whirling wind's tempestuous shocks,
the stable earth, the deep salt sea
around the old eternal rocks.
4 I bind unto myself today
the power of God to hold and lead,
his eye to watch, his might to stay,
his ear to hearken to my need,
the wisdom of my God to teach,
his hand to guide, his shield to ward,
the word of God to give me speech,
his heavenly host to be my guard.
[verse 5 is printed separately under 639b and 639c]
6 I bind unto myself the name,
the strong Name of the Trinity,
by invocation of the same,
the Three in One, and One in Three,
of whom all nature hath creation,
Eternal Father, Spirit, Word.
Praise to the Lord of my salvation:
salvation is of Christ the Lord. Amen. Topics: The Being of God Holy and One; The Church Celebrates Confirmation; God In Creation; God in Trinity; God Protection of; Jesus Life and Ministry Used With Tune: ST. PATRICK
I bind unto myself today
Herr Zebaoth! dein heilig wort
Appears in 29 hymnals Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:15-17 Topics: Das Wort Gottes
Herr Zebaoth! dein heilig wort
Christ, be our light!
Author: Bernadette Farrell (b. 1957) Meter: 9.8.9.6 with refrain Appears in 23 hymnals Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:2 First Line: Longing for light, we wait in darkness Topics: Life in Christ Our Response to Christ - In Discipleship; Light; Longing; Service; Social Concern Used With Tune: CHRIST BE OUR LIGHT
Christ, be our light!
Christ be with me, Christ within me
Author: St. Patrick (372-466); Cecil Frances Alexander (1818-1895) Meter: 8.8.8.8 D Appears in 13 hymnals Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1 Lyrics: [Verses 1-4 are at #639a]
5 Christ be with me, Christ within me,
Christ behind me, Christ before me,
Christ beside me, Christ to win me,
Christ to comfort and restore me,
Christ beneath me, Christ above me,
Christ in quiet, Christ in danger,
Christ in hearts of all that love me,
Christ in mouth of friend and stranger.
[Verse 6 is at #639a] Topics: The Holy Spirit The Church Celebrates - Confirmation; The Being of God Holy and One; God In Creation; God in Trinity; God Protection of; Jesus Life and Ministry Used With Tune: CLONMACNOISE
Christ be with me, Christ within me
Deep in the Shadows of the Past
Author: Brian Wren Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 9 hymnals Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:15-17 Lyrics: 1 Deep in the shadows of the past,
far out from settled lands,
some nomads traveled with their God
across the desert sands.
The dawning hope of humankind
by them was sensed and shown:
a promise calling them ahead,
a future yet unknown.
2 While others bowed to changeless gods,
they met a mystery,
invisible, without a name:
"I AM WHAT I WILL BE";
and by their tents, around their fires
in story, song, and law,
they praised, remembered, handed on
a past that promised more.
3 From Exodus to Pentecost
the promise changed and grew,
while some, remembering the past,
recorded what they knew,
or with their letters and laments,
their prophecy and praise,
recovered, kindled, and expressed
new hope for changing days.
4 For all the writings that survived,
for leaders, long ago,
who sifted, copied, and preserved
the Bible that we know,
give thanks, and find its story yet
our promise, strength, and call,
the model of emerging faith,
alive with hope for all.
Topics: Faith; God's Covenant with Israel; The Word; Trusting in the Promises of God Used With Tune: SHEPHERDS' PIPES
Deep in the Shadows of the Past
She sits like a bird, brooding on the waters
Author: John L. Bell (b. 1949); Graham Maule (b. 1958) Meter: 11.11 D Appears in 8 hymnals Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:15-16 Topics: The Holy Spirit The Coming of the Spirit; Christian Year Pentecost; Holy Spirit name and images for; Word of God Used With Tune: THAINAKY
She sits like a bird, brooding on the waters
Daß ich in deiner christenheit
Author: J. B. Koppe, 1751-1791 Appears in 8 hymnals Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:15 Topics: Der Hausstand Eltern und Kinder
Daß ich in deiner christenheit
Una historia diremos al mundo
Author: H. Ernest Nichol; Juanita R. de Balloch; Maxine C. Wight Appears in 8 hymnals Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:2 Refrain First Line: A la noche la aurora sigue Topics: Reinado de Dios; Dios Su Reinado; God His Reign; Evangelismo; Evangelism; Reinado de Dios; Reign of God Used With Tune: MESSAGE
Una historia diremos al mundo
O God of blessings, all praise to you!
Author: Marty Haugen (b. 1950) Meter: 9.9.9.9.9 with refrain Appears in 7 hymnals Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14-17 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 Used With Tune: SOLI DEO GLORIA
O God of blessings, all praise to you!
Look upon us, blessèd Lord
Author: Robert Alexander Stewart Macalister (1870-1950); Tobias Clausnitzer (1619-1684) Meter: 7.8.7.8.8.8 Appears in 7 hymnals Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Topics: The Holy Spirit in the Church Illumination of God's Word; Our Response to God in the worship of God's house; Jesus transfiguration; Light Used With Tune: LIEBSTER JESU (DESSAU)
Look upon us, blessèd Lord
Praise we now the word of grace
Author: Sidney Newman Sedgwick (1872-1941) Meter: 7.7.7.7 Appears in 7 hymnals Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16 Lyrics: 1 Praise we now the word of grace;
may our hearts its truth embrace:
from its pages may we hear
Christ our teacher, speaking clear.
2 May the gospel of the Lord
everywhere be spread abroad,
that the world around may own
Christ as King, and Christ alone. Topics: Church Year Christ the King; Evangelism; Gospel Call; Jesus Teaching; Scripture; The Word of God Used With Tune: SAVANNAH
Praise we now the word of grace
In the name of Christ we gather
Author: Shirley Erena Murray (b. 1931) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Appears in 6 hymnals Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:2 Lyrics: 1 In the name of Christ we gather,
in the name of Christ we sing,
as we celebrate the promise
of your servant's offering,
here ordained to lead God's people
at the Gospel's beckoning.
2 Sons and daughters of the Spirit,
we are called to teach and care,
called as were the first disciples,
Christ's own ministry to share,
and in bread and wine and water
sacraments of grace declare.
3 In our preaching, praying, caring
may your word spring into life;
in our time of doubt and challenge,
may its truth affirm belief;
and in days of pain and darkness,
may it heal our guilt and grief.
4 Word of joy, enlivening Spirit,
more than lover, parent, friend,
born in Jesus, born in Mary,
born in us, that love extend,
grow within your chosen servant(s),
life of God that has no end! Topics: The Church Celebrates Ordination; Gathering; Gospel Call Used With Tune: TANTUM ERGO SACRAMENTUM (GRAFTON)
In the name of Christ we gather
In This World Abound Scrolls of Wisdom
Author: Saichirō Yuya; Esther Hibbard Appears in 3 hymnals Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14-17 First Line: In this world abound Topics: The Church The Holy Scriptures; God Word of God; The Christian Life Affirmation and Truth; The Christian Life Guidance Used With Tune: MŌSŌ Text Sources: Japanese
In This World Abound Scrolls of Wisdom
Here is the place, now is the time
Author: Shirley Erena Murray (b. 1931) Meter: 8.8.10.8 Appears in 3 hymnals Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:2 Lyrics: 1 Here is the place, now is the time:
an inner voice has bid me come;
here in the company where Christ is known,
he claims my life, he speaks my name.
2 Here I declare a seed of faith,
a will to learn, a gleam of truth,
and ask for singleness of heart to speak
what God has put into my mouth.
3 I seek the real and face the cost,
I give away my lack of trust,
in joyful hope I take the Spirit's lead;
I go with all who follow Christ. Topics: The Church Celebrates Ordination; The Church Celebrates Holy Baptism; The Church Celebrates Confirmation; Confirmation; Discipleship; Holy Baptism Used With Tune: SUANTRAI
Here is the place, now is the time
Tu Palabra Es Divina y Santa
Author: Nikolaus L. von Zinzendorf; Christian Gregor; Esther Bergen; Daniel Díaz R. Appears in 3 hymnals Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16 First Line: Es de Dios la Santa Biblia Used With Tune: O DU LIEBE MEINER LIEBE
Tu Palabra Es Divina y Santa
Id y Dad las Nuevas
Author: Bo Baker; Adolfo Robleto Appears in 3 hymnals Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:2 First Line: “Id y dad las nuevas” Used With Tune: GO YE FORTH
Id y Dad las Nuevas
Keep What You Have Believed
Author: Emily Brink Meter: 6.6.8.6 D Appears in 2 hymnals Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14-17 Topics: Word of God; Elements of Worship Profession of Faith Used With Tune: DIADEMATA
Keep What You Have Believed
A Charge to Keep I Have
Author: Charles Wesley Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 1,351 hymnals Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-2 Lyrics: 1 A charge to keep I have,
A God to glorify,
A never dying soul to save,
And fit it for the sky.
2 To serve the present age,
My calling to fulfill;
O may it all my powers engage
To do my Master's will!
3 Arm me with jealous care,
As in Thy sight to live;
And oh, Thy servant, Lord, prepare
A strict account to give!
4 Help me to watch and pray,
And on Thyself rely,
And let me ne'er my trust betray,
But press to realms on high.
Amen. Topics: Commitment; Service; Stewardship; Life in Christ Dedication and Consecration Used With Tune: BOYLSTON
A Charge to Keep I Have
When All Thy Mercies, O My God
Author: Joseph Addison (1672-1719) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 999 hymnals Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14-17, 4:1-5 First Line: When all thy mercies, O my God Lyrics: 1 When all thy mercies, O my God,
my rising soul surveys,
transported with the view, I'm lost
in wonder, love, and praise.
2 Unnumbered comforts to my soul
thy tender care bestowed,
before my infant heart conceived
from whom those comforts flowed.
3 Ten thousand thousand precious gifts
my daily thanks employ;
nor is the least a cheerful heart
that tastes those gifts with joy.
4 Through every period of my life
thy goodness I'll pursue;
and after death, in distant worlds
the glorious theme renew.
5 Through all eternity to thee
a joyful song I'll raise;
for O, eternity's too short
to utter all thy praise!
Topics: God Praise and Thanksgiving; Praise of God Used With Tune: ST. STEPHEN
When All Thy Mercies, O My God
The Excellence of Scripture
Author: Steele Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 755 hymnals Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16 First Line: Father of mercies, in thy word Lyrics: 1 Father of mercies, in your word
What endless glory shines!
Forever be your name ador'd
For these celestial lines.
2 Here, may the wretched sons of want
Exhaustless riches find;
Riches, above what earth can grant,
And lasting as the mind.
3 Here, the fair tree of knowledge grows,
And yields a free repast,
Sublimer sweets that nature knows
Invite the longing taste.
4 Here, the Redeemer's welcome voice,
Spreads heav'nly peace around;
And life, and everlasting joys
Attend the blissful sound.
5 O may these heav'nly pages be
My ever dear delight;
And still new beauties may I see,
And still increasing light.
6 Divine instructor, gracious Lord,
Be thou for ever near;
Teach me to love thy sacred word,
And view my Saviour there. Topics: The Scriptures, Legal, Prophetic, and Evangelical, collectively testify of the Savior
The Excellence of Scripture
Rejoice, the Lord is King
Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788 Meter: 6.6.6.6 with refrain Appears in 742 hymnals Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:15-17 First Line: Rejoice, the Lord is King! Refrain First Line: Lift up your heart, lift up your voice Lyrics: 1 Rejoice, the Lord is King!
Your Lord and King adore;
mortals, give thanks and sing,
and triumph evermore.
Refrain:
Lift up your heart, lift up your voice;
rejoice, again I say, rejoice.
2 Jesus the Saviour reigns,
the God of truth and love;
when he had purged our stains,
he took his seat above. [Refrain]
3 His kingdom cannot fail;
he rules o'er earth and heav'n;
the keys of death and hell
are to our Jesus giv'n. [Refrain]
4 He sits at God's right hand
till all his foes submit,
and bow to his command,
and fall beneath his feet. [Refrain] Topics: Ascensiontide; Joy, Praise and Thanksgiving; Year B Advent 4; Year C Easter 7 Used With Tune: GOPSAL
Rejoice, the Lord is King
Break Thou the Bread of Life
Author: Mary Ann Lathbury Meter: 6.4.6.4 D Appears in 723 hymnals Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:15-16 Lyrics: 1 Break thou the bread of life,
dear Lord, to me,
as thou didst break the loaves
beside the sea.
Beyond the sacred page
I seek thee, Lord.
My spirit pants for thee,
O living Word!
2 Bless thou the truth, dear Lord,
now unto me,
as thou didst bless the bread
by Galilee.
Then shall all bondage cease,
all fetters fall.
And I shall find my peace,
my all in all.
Topics: Personal Peace; Scripture; The Word; Truth Used With Tune: BREAD OF LIFE
Break Thou the Bread of Life
Jesus Loves Me
Author: Anna B. Warner, 1820-1915; David Rutherford McGuire, 1929-1971 Meter: 7.7.7.7 with refrain Appears in 614 hymnals Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17 First Line: Jesus loves me! This I know Refrain First Line: Yes, Jesus loves me! Topics: Assurance; Blessing; Blessing of Children; Children; Children of God; Intergenerational; Jesus Christ's Love; Jesus Christ's Ministry; Renewal Used With Tune: JESUS LOVES ME
Jesus Loves Me
By cool Siloam's shady rill
Author: Heber Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 606 hymnals Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:15 Lyrics: 1 By cool Siloam's shady rill
How sweet the lily grows;
How sweet the breath, beneath the hill,
Of Sharon's dewy rose!
2 Lo! such the child whose early feet
The paths of peace have trod,
Whose secret heart, with influence sweet,
Is upward drawn to God.
3 By cool Siloam's shady rill
The lily must decay;
The rose, that blooms beneath the hill,
Must shortly fade away.
4 And soon, too soon, the wintry hour
Of man's maturer age
Will shake the soul with sorrow's power
And stormy passion's rage.
5 O thou who givest life and breath,
We seek thy grace alone,
In childhood, manhood, age, and death,
To keep us still thine own.
Topics: The Christian Church Baptism; The Children's Home
By cool Siloam's shady rill
The heavens declare thy glory, Lord
Author: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 592 hymnals Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:15-16 Lyrics: 1 The heavens declare thy glory, Lord;
in every star thy wisdom shines;
but when our eyes behold thy word,
we read thy name in fairer lines.
2 The rolling sun, the changing light,
and nights and days, thy power confess;
but the blest volume thou hast writ
reveals thy justice and thy grace.
3 Sun, moon, and stars convey thy praise
round the whole earth, and never stand;
so, when thy truth began its race,
it touched and glanced on every land.
4 Nor shall thy spreading gospel rest
till through the world thy truth has run;
till Christ has all the nations blest
that see the light or feel the sun.
5 Great Sun of Righteousness, arise;
bless the dark world with heavenly light;
thy gospel makes the simple wise,
thy laws are pure, thy judgements right.
6 Thy noblest wonders here we view,
in souls renewed and sins forgiven:
Lord, cleanse my sins, my soul renew,
and make thy word my guide to heaven. Topics: Creation Used With Tune: BIRLING
The heavens declare thy glory, Lord
O Master, Let Me Walk with Thee
Author: Washington Gladden, 1836-1918 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 571 hymnals Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:2 Lyrics: 1 O Master, let me walk with thee
in lowly paths of service free;
tell me thy secret: help me bear
the strain of toil, the fret of care.
2 Help me the slow of heart to move
by some clear, winning word of love;
teach me the wayward feet to stay,
and guide them in the homeward way.
3 Teach me thy patience--still with thee
in closer, dearer company,
in work that keeps faith sweet and strong,
in trust that triumphs over wrong;
4 In hope that sends a shining ray
far down the future’s broadening way,
in peace that only thou canst give,
with thee, O Master, let me live.
Used With Tune: MARYTON
O Master, Let Me Walk with Thee
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