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O Day of Peace
Author: Carl P. Daw Jr., b. 1944 Hymnal: Evangelical Lutheran Worship #711 (2006) Meter: 8.8.8.8 D Topics: Justice, Peace; Advent; End Time; Freedom; Justice, Peace; Kingdom of God; Nation; Reconciliation First Line: O day of peace that dimly shines Lyrics: 1 O day of peace that dimly shines
through all our hopes and prayers and dreams,
guide us to justice, truth, and love,
delivered from our selfish schemes.
May swords of hate fall from our hands,
our hearts from envy find release,
till by God's grace our warring world
shall see Christ's promised reign of peace.
2 Then shall the wolf dwell with the lamb,
nor shall the fierce devour the small;
as beasts and cattle calmly graze,
a little child shall lead them all.
Then enemies shall learn to love,
all creatures find their true accord;
the hope of peace shall be fulfilled,
for all the earth shall know the Lord. Languages: English Tune Title: JERUSALEM
O Day of Peace
View the Present through the Promise
Author: Thomas H. Troeger Hymnal: Worship and Song #3048 (2011) Meter: 8.5.8.5.8.8.8.5 Topics: Belief; Daily Living; Darkness; Day of the Lord; Forgiveness; Giving; Griefs; Hope; Jesus Christ Promised Coming; Jesus Christ Second Coming; Justice; Love (Human) For Jesus Christ; Preparation; Present; Promises; Service Music Offertory; Watchfulness; Witness; World; Belief; Christian Year and Observances Advent; Daily Living; Darkness; Day of the Lord; Forgiveness; Giving; Griefs; Hope; Jesus Christ Promised Coming; Jesus Christ Second Coming; Justice; Love (Human) For Jesus Christ; Preparation; Present; Promises; Promised Coming of Christ; Service Music Offertory; Watchfulness; Witness; World Scripture: Luke 21:25-36 Languages: English Tune Title: AR HYD Y NOS
View the Present through the Promise
His cross stands empty in a world grown silent
Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #186 (2013) Meter: 11.8.11.8 Topics: Atonement; Church year Holy Saturday; Deliverance; Holy Saturday Scripture: 1 Peter 4:6 Languages: English Tune Title: GARSDALE HEAD
His cross stands empty in a world grown silent
Praise, My Soul, the God of Heaven
Author: Henry F. Lyte, 1793-1847; Walter R. Bouman, 1927-2005 Hymnal: Evangelical Lutheran Worship #864 (2006) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Topics: Grace, Faith; Praise, Thanksgiving; Grace, Faith; Praise, Thanksgiving Lyrics: 1 Praise, my soul, the God of heaven;
joyfully your tribute bring.
Ransomed, healed, restored, forgiven,
evermore God's praises sing.
Alleluia! Alleluia!
Praises everlasting ring!
2 God be praised, for grace and favor
to our forebears in distress.
God be praised, the same forever,
slow to chide and swift to bless.
Alleluia! Alleluia!
Glorious is God's faithfulness!
3 Frail as summer's flow'r we flourish,
blows the wind and it is gone;
but, as mortals rise and perish,
God endures unchanging on.
Alleluia! Alleluia!
Praise the great Eternal One!
4 Angels sing in adoration,
in God's presence, face to face.
Sun and moon and all creation,
all who dwell in time and space.
Alleluia! Alleluia!
Praise with us the God of grace! Languages: English Tune Title: PRAISE, MY SOUL
Praise, My Soul, the God of Heaven
Тихая ночь, дивная ночь!
Author: Joseph Mohr ; Anonymous Hymnal: Calvin Hymnary Project #tikhaya_noch_divnaya_noch (2008) First Line: Тихая ночь, дивная ночь! (Tikhaya noch', divnaya noch') Languages: Russian
Тихая ночь, дивная ночь!
Come, Little Children
Author: Herbert Brokering; Robert Sterling; Rusty Edwards Hymnal: Worship and Song #3055 (2011) Meter: 11.10.11.10 Topics: Brothers; Children; Glory; Gospel (Good News); Jesus Christ Birth and Baptism; Manger; Mary, Mother of Jesus; Mystery; Stars; Strangers; Brothers; Children; Christian Year and Observances Christmas; Glory; Gospel (Good News); Jesus Christ Birth and Baptism; Manger; Mary, Mother of Jesus; Mystery; Stars; Strangers First Line: Come, little children, to the silent manger Scripture: Luke 2:15-20 Languages: English Tune Title: HOWARD
Come, Little Children
How Sweet the Thought
Author: H. L. Hymnal: The Finest of the Wheat No. 3 #17 (1904) Topics: Assurance First Line: How sweet the tho’t, while here below Refrain First Line: Yes, we can trust our all to him Lyrics: 1 How sweet the tho’t, while here below,
When thro’ the mists we’re called to go,
We have a Friend to guide the way,
To lead us home to endless day!
Refrain:
Yes, we can trust our all to him,
He knows the way, tho’ rough and dim;
No thorns that have not pierced his feet;
He’ll help us bear each trial we meet.
2 What condescension, O what love!
That he should leave his home above,
And suffer death on Calvary
Our souls to save and set us free! [Refrain]
3 Amazing love! how can it be,
That he should die for one like me!
Now humbly at his feet I fall,
And gladly give to him my all. [Refrain]
4 O blessed rest, before unknown,
My heart’s his home and his alone;
I’ll trust him where I cannot see,
For he knows what is best for me. [Refrain] Tune Title: [How sweet the tho’t, while here below]
How Sweet the Thought
What is this place where we are meeting?
Hymnal: Worship Together #16 (1995) Tune Title: KOMT NU MET ZANG
What is this place where we are meeting?
Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened
Hymnal: Worship Together #21 (1995)
Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened
Come, let us join our cheerful songs
Hymnal: Worship Together #45 (1995) Lyrics: 1 Come let us join our chearful Songs
With angels round the throne;
Ten thousand thousand are their tongues,
But all their Joys are one.
(Refrain)
Come, come (O come) and sing, (and sing!)
Our Savior now adore.
He is, (He is) our King, (our King!)
(And Lord) for evermore.
2 "Worthy the Lamb that died!" they cry,
"To be exalted thus!"
"Worthy the Lamb!" our Lips reply,
"For He was slain for us."
3 Jesus is worthy to receive
Honor and pow'r divine;
And blessings more than we can give,
be, Lord, for ever thine.
4 Let all Creation join in one,
To bless the sacred Name
Of Him that sits upon the throne,
And to adore the Lamb! Tune Title: INVITATION
Come, let us join our cheerful songs
Behold the glories of the Lamb
Hymnal: A Collection of Sacred Hymns, for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints #67 (1841) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Public Worship Languages: English
Behold the glories of the Lamb
We're not ashamed to own our Lord
Hymnal: A Collection of Sacred Hymns, for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints #105 (1841) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Public Worship Languages: English
We're not ashamed to own our Lord
Lo the mighty God appearing
Hymnal: A Collection of Sacred Hymns, for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints #141 (1841) Meter: 8.7.4 Topics: Second Coming of Christ Languages: English
Lo the mighty God appearing
We praise you, Lord, for Jesus Christ
Author: Judith Beatrice O'Neill (1930-2006) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #340b (2013) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Baptism; Children; Christian Initiation; Church Year Easter; Praise Scripture: Hebrews 2:14-15 Languages: English Tune Title: ST FULBERT
We praise you, Lord, for Jesus Christ
Eternal Father, strong to save
Author: William Whiting (1825-1878) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #623 (2013) Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8 Topics: Children and All-Age Worship; Church Year Trinity; God Power of; God Protection of; Jesus Life and Ministry; Proper 7 Year B Lyrics: 1 Eternal Father, strong to save,
whose arm doth bind the restless wave,
who bidd'st the mighty ocean deep
its own appointed limits keep:
O hear us when we cry to thee
for those in peril on the sea.
2 O Saviour whose almighty word
the winds and waves submissive heard,
who walkedst on the foaming deep,
and calm amid its rage didst sleep:
O hear us when we cry to thee
for those in peril on the sea.
3 O sacred Spirit, who didst brood
upon the chaos dark and rude,
who bad'st its angry tumult cease,
and gavest light and life and peace:
O hear us when we cry to thee
for those in peril on the sea.
4 O Trinity of love and power,
our brethren shield in danger's hour;
from rock and tempest, fire and foe,
protect them whereso' er they go:
and ever let there rise to thee
glad hymns of praise from land and sea. Scripture: Genesis 1:1-10 Languages: English Tune Title: MELITA
Eternal Father, strong to save
Father of heaven, whose love profound
Author: Edward Cooper (1770-1833) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #628 (2013) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Lent; Trinity Sunday; Church Year Lent; Church Year Trinity; God in grace and mercy; God in mystery; God Love of; Holy Spirit inspiration of; Jesus Names and images for; Penitence; Proper 10 Year A; Proper 12 Year C; Proper 19 Year C; Proper 24 Year B; Proper 24 Year C; The First Sunday of Lent Year C; The Fourth Sunday of Epiphany Year B Lyrics: 1 Father of heaven, whose love profound
a ransom for our souls hath found,
before thy throne we sinners bend,
to us thy pardoning love extend.
2 Almighty Son, incarnate Word,
our Prophet, Priest, Redeemer, Lord,
before thy throne we sinners bend,
to us thy saving grace extend.
3 Eternal Spirit, by whose breath
the soul is raised from sin and death,
before thy throne we sinners bend,
to us thy quickening power extend.
4 Thrice Holy! Father, Spirit, Son;
mysterious Godhead, Three in One,
before thy throne we sinners bend,
grace, pardon, life to us extend. Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:5-6 Languages: English Tune Title: RIEVAULX
Father of heaven, whose love profound
Our Father, God in Heaven Above
Author: Martin Luther, 1483-1546 Hymnal: Evangelical Lutheran Worship #746 (2006) Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8 Topics: Prayer; Prayer First Line: Our Father, God in heav'n above Languages: English Tune Title: VATER UNSER
Our Father, God in Heaven Above
O Beautiful, Our Country
Hymnal: Service Songs for Young People's Societies, Sunday Schools and Church Prayer Meetings #245 (1913) Topics: Citizenship; Patriotism; Service Languages: English Tune Title: [O beautiful, our country!]
O Beautiful, Our Country
Our children, Lord, in faith and prayer
Author: Thomas Haweis (1734-1820); Reginald Heber (1783-1826) Hymnal: Hymns of Glory, Songs of Praise #632 (2008) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: The Holy Spirit The Church Celebrates - Holy Baptism; Children; Covenant; Stages of Life Lyrics: 1 Our children, Lord, in faith and prayer,
we now devote to you;
let them your covenant mercies share,
and your salvation true.
2 Such children you did once embrace,
while dwelling here below;
to us and ours, O God of grace,
the same compassion show.
3 Dear Lord, your infant feet were found
within your Father's shrine;
your years, with changeless virtue crowned,
were all alike divine.
4 Dependent on your bounteous breath,
we seek your grace alone,
in every stage of life and death,
to keep us still your own. Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:27-28 Languages: English Tune Title: BELMONT
Our children, Lord, in faith and prayer
I bind unto myself today
Author: St. Patrick (372-466); Cecil Frances Alexander (1818-1895) Hymnal: Church Hymnary (4th ed.) #639a (2005) 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 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. Scripture: Psalm 91:9-16 Languages: English Tune Title: ST. PATRICK
I bind unto myself today
I bind unto myself today
Author: Cecil Frances Alexander (1818-1895); St. Patrick (372-466) Hymnal: Hymns of Glory, Songs of Praise #639a (2008) 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 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. Scripture: 1 John 5:6-9 Languages: English Tune Title: ST. PATRICK
I bind unto myself today
Praise the One Who Breaks the Darkness
Author: Rusty Edwards, b. 1955 Hymnal: Evangelical Lutheran Worship #843 (2006) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Topics: Praise, Thanksgiving; Community in Christ; Epiphany, Time After Epiphany; Incarnation; Light; Praise, Thanksgiving; Unity Lyrics: 1 Praise the One who breaks the darkness
with a liberating light;
praise the One who frees the pris'ners,
turning blindness into sight.
Praise the One who preached the gospel,
healing ev'ry dread disease,
calming storms and feeding thousands
with the very bread of peace.
2 Praise the One who blessed the children
with a strong yet gentle word;
praise the One who drove out demons
with a piercing, two-edged sword.
Praise the One who brings cool water
to the desert's burning sand;
from this well comes living water
quenching thirst in ev'ry land.
3 Praise the one true love incarnate:
Christ, who suffered in our place;
Jesus died and rose for many
that we may know God by grace.
Let us sing for joy and gladness,
seeing what our God has done.
Praise the one redeeming glory;
praise the One who makes us one. Languages: English Tune Title: NETTLETON
Praise the One Who Breaks the Darkness
We cannot care for you the way we wanted
Author: John L. Bell (b. 1949) Hymnal: Church Hymnary (4th ed.) #733 (2005) Meter: 11.10.11 Topics: The Holy Spirit The Church Celebrates - Death and Grieving; Children; Funerals of a child; Grief Scripture: Psalm 16:11 Languages: English Tune Title: JENNIFER
We cannot care for you the way we wanted
O Christ, you wept when grief was raw
Author: Graham Maule (b. 1958); John L. Bell (b. 1949) Hymnal: Hymns of Glory, Songs of Praise #734 (2008) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: The Holy Spirit The Church Celebrates - Death and Grieving; Doubt; Eternal Life; Funerals general; Grief Scripture: John 20:11-18 Languages: English Tune Title: ROCKINGHAM (COMMUNION)
O Christ, you wept when grief was raw
Love Has Come
Author: Ken Bible Hymnal: Worship and Song #3059 (2011) Meter: 9.9.10.9.9.8 Topics: Awe and Wonder; Bethlehem; Calmness and Serenity; Darkness; Emmanuel; Eternal Life; Freedom and Liberation; Gospel (Good News); Heaven; Jesus Christ Birth and Baptism; Joy; Light; Love (Human); Manger; Mary, Mother of Jesus; Music and Singing; Names (Other) and Images for Jesus Christ; Praise and Thanksgiving; Procolamation; Redemption; Awe and Wonder; Bethlehem; Calmness and Serenity; Christian Year and Observances Christmas; Darkness; Emmanuel; Eternal Life; Freedom and Liberation; Gospel (Good News); Heaven; Jesus Christ Birth and Baptism; Joy; Light; Love (Human); Manger; Mary, Mother of Jesus; Music and Singing; Names (Other) and Images for Jesus Christ; Praise and Thanksgiving; Procolamation; Redemption First Line: Love has come a light in the darkness! Scripture: Luke 2:6-7 Languages: English Tune Title: BRING A TORCH
Love Has Come
Eternal Father, strong to save
Author: William Whiting (1825-1878) Hymnal: Church Hymnary (4th ed.) #260a (2005) Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8 Topics: The Living God Our Response to God - in intercession and petition Lyrics: 1 Eternal Father, strong to save,
whose arm hath bound the restless wave,
who bade the mighty ocean deep
its own appointed limits keep:
O hear us when we cry to thee
for those in peril on the sea.
2 O Christ, whose voice the waters heard
and hushed their raging at thy word,
who walked upon the foaming deep,
and calm amid the storm didst sleep:
Oh, hear us when we cry to thee
for those in peril on the sea.
3 O Holy Spirit, who didst brood
upon the waters dark and rude,
who bid there angry tumult cease,
and give, for wild confusion peace:
Oh, hear us when we cry to thee
for those in peril on the sea.
4 O Trinity of love and power,
shield all of them in danger's hour;
from rock and tempest, fire and foe,
protect them whereso'er they go:
thus evermore shall rise to thee
glad hymns of praise from land and sea. Scripture: Luke 8:22-25 Languages: English Tune Title: MELITA
Eternal Father, strong to save
Eternal Father, strong to save
Author: William Whiting (1825-1878) Hymnal: Hymns of Glory, Songs of Praise #260b (2008) Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8 Topics: Our Response to God in intercession and petition Lyrics: 1 Eternal Father, strong to save,
whose arm restrains the restless wave,
who told the mighty ocean deep
its own appointed bounds to keep:
we cry, O God of majesty,
for those in peril on the sea.
2 O Christ, whose voice the waters heard
and hushed their raging at your word,
who walked across the surging deep
and in the storm lay calm in sleep:
we cry, O Lord of Galilee,
for those in peril on the sea.
3 Creator Spirit, by whose breath
were fashioned sea and sky and earth;
who made the stormy chaos cease
and gave us life and light and peace:
we cry, O Spirit strong and free,
for those in peril on the sea.
4 O Trinity of love and power,
preserve their lives in danger's hour;
from rock and tempest, flood and flame,
protect them by your holy name,
and to your glory let there be
glad hymns of praise from land and sea. Scripture: Job 38:8-11 Languages: English Tune Title: MELITA
Eternal Father, strong to save
Oh, Worship the King
Author: Robert Grant, 1779-8138 Hymnal: Evangelical Lutheran Worship #842 (2006) Meter: 10.10.11.11 Topics: Praise, Thanksgiving; Creation; Praise, Thanksgiving First Line: Oh, worship the King, all-glorious above Lyrics: 1 Oh, worship the King, all-glorious above.
Oh, gratefully sing God's power and love;
our shield and defender, the Ancient of Days,
pavilioned in splendor, and girded with praise.
2 The earth with its store of wonders untold,
Almighty, your pow'r has founded of old;
established it fast by a changeless decree,
and round it has cast, like a mantle, the sea.
3 Your 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 distills in the dew and the rain.
4 Frail children of dust, and feeble as frail,
in you do we trust, nor find you to fail;
your 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 you above,
the humbler creation, though feeble their lays,
with true adoration shall sing to your praise. Languages: English Tune Title: HANOVER
Oh, Worship the King
Inspired by love and anger
Author: John L. Bell (b. 1949); Graham Maule (b. 1958) Hymnal: Church Hymnary (4th ed.) #253 (2005) Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6 Topics: The Living God Our Response to God - in mission and service; Jesus Life and Ministry; Justice and Peace; Kingdom of God; Witness Scripture: Luke 4:18-19 Languages: English Tune Title: SALLEY GARDENS
Inspired by love and anger
Inspired by love and anger
Author: John L. Bell (b. 1949); Graham Maule (b. 1958) Hymnal: Hymns of Glory, Songs of Praise #253 (2008) Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6 Topics: The Living God Our Response to God - in mission and service; Jesus Life and Ministry; Justice and Peace; Kingdom of God; Witness Scripture: Luke 10:41-42 Languages: English Tune Title: SALLEY GARDENS
Inspired by love and anger
As man and woman we were made
Author: Brian Wren (b. 1936) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #343 (2013) Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8 Topics: Family and Friends; Future hope; Jesus Life and Ministry; Marriage Lyrics: 1 As man and woman we were made
that love be found and life begun:
the likeness of the living God,
unique, yet called to live as one.
Through joy or sadness, calm or strife,
come, praise the love that gives us life.
2 Now Jesus lived and gave his love
to make our life and loving new,
so celebrate with him today
and drink the joy he offers you
that makes the simple moment shine
and changes water into wine.
3 And Jesus died to live again
so praise the love that, come what may,
can bring the dawn and clear the skies,
and waits to wipe all tears away;
and let us hope for what shall be
believing where we cannot see.
4 Then spread the table, clear the hall
and celebrate till day is done;
let peace go deep between us all
and joy be shared by everyone:
laugh and make merry with your friends
and praise the love that never ends! Scripture: John 2:1-11 Languages: English Tune Title: SUSSEX CAROL
As man and woman we were made
Our Saviour's infant cries were heard
Author: Thomas H. Troeger (b. 1945) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #564 (2013) Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Topics: Children; Church Year Christmas; Human Dignity; Jesus Life and Ministry; Justice and Peace; Other Saints and Festivals Holy Innocents; Social Concern Scripture: Matthew 18:2-5 Languages: English Tune Title: SOLL 'S SEIN
Our Saviour's infant cries were heard
Put peace into each other's hands
Author: Fred Kaan (1929-2009) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #566 (2013) Meter: 8.7.8.7 Topics: Sharing and Caring Lyrics: 1 Put peace into each other's hands
and like a treasure hold it,
protect it like a candle-flame,
with tenderness enfold it.
2 Put peace into each other's hands
with loving expectation;
be gentle in your words and ways,
in touch with God's creation.
3 Put peace into each other's hands
like bread we break for sharing;
look people warmly in the eye:
our life is meant for caring.
4 Give thanks for strong — yet tender — hands,
held out in trust and blessing.
Where words fall short, let hands speak out,
the heights of love expressing.
5 Reach out in friendship, stay with faith
in touch with those around you.
Put peace into each other's hands:
the Peace that sought and found you. Scripture: James 3:17-18 Languages: English Tune Title: ST COLUMBA (ERIN)
Put peace into each other's hands
Dear Christ, uplifted from the earth
Author: Brian Wren (b. 1936) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #620b (2013) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Church year Passiontide; God Love of; Healing; Human Dignity; Love for Others; Other Saints and Festivals Barnabas the Apostle; Other Saints and Festivals Luke the Evangelist; Wholeness and Healing; Justice and Peace Lyrics: 1 Dear Christ, uplifted from the earth,
your arms stretched out above
through every culture, every birth,
to draw an answering love.
2 Still east and west your love extends
and always, near and far,
you call and claim us as your friends
and love us as we are.
3 Where age and gender, class and race,
divides us to our shame,
you see a person and a face,
a neighbour with a name.
4 May we, accepted as we are,
yet called in grace to grow,
reach out to others, near and far,
your healing love to show. Scripture: Luke 23:34 Languages: English Tune Title: ST BOTOLPH (Slater)
Dear Christ, uplifted from the earth
Jesus, good above all other
Author: Percy Dearmer (1867-1936); John Mason Neale (1818-1866) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #692 (2013) Meter: 8.8.8.7 Topics: Blessed Virgin Mary; Children and All-Age Worship; Church Year Christmas; Jesus compassion; Jesus Life and Ministry; Perseverance; Proper 22 Year B Lyrics: 1 Jesus, good above all other,
gentle child of gentle mother,
in a stable born our brother,
give us grace to persevere.
2 Jesus, cradled in a manger,
for us facing every danger,
living as a homeless stranger,
make we thee our King most dear.
3 Jesus, for thy people dying,
risen Master, death defying,
Lord in heaven, thy grace supplying,
keep us to thy presence near.
4 Jesus, who our sorrows bearest,
all our thoughts and hopes thou sharest,
thou to us the truth declarest;
help us all thy truth to hear.
5 Lord, in all our doings guide us;
pride and hate shall ne'er divide us;
we'll go on with thee beside us,
and with joy we'll persevere. Scripture: Luke 9:51-62 Languages: English Tune Title: QUEM PASTORES LAUDAVERE
Jesus, good above all other
Light of the minds that know him
Author: Timothy Dudley-Smith (b. 1926); St Augustine of Hippo (354-430) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #709 (2013) Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6 Topics: Easter; Devotion; Discipleship; Future hope; God Will of; Heaven; Jesus Life and Ministry; Light; Self-offering; The Second Sunday before Lent Year B Lyrics: 1 Light of the minds that know him,
may Christ be light to mine!
my sun in risen splendour,
my light of truth divine;
my guide in doubt and darkness,
my true and living way,
my clear light ever shining,
my dawn of heaven's day.
2 Life of the souls that love him,
may Christ be ours indeed!
the living bread from heaven
on whom our spirits feed;
who died for love of sinners
to bear our guilty load,
and make of life's brief journey
a new Emmaus road.
3 Strength of the wills that serve him,
may Christ be strength to me,
who stilled the storm and tempest,
who calmed the tossing sea;
his Spirit's power to move me,
his will to master mine,
his cross to carry daily
and conquer in his sign.
4 May it be ours to know him
that we may truly love,
and loving, fully serve him
as serve the saints above;
till in that home of glory
with fadeless splendour bright,
we serve in perfect freedom
our strength, our life, our light. Scripture: Mark 4:35-41 Languages: English Tune Title: AURELIA
Light of the minds that know him
Send out the gospel! Let it sound
Author: Henry E. Fox (1841-1926) Hymnal: Church Hymnary (4th ed.) #681 (2005) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: The Church Celebrates Ordination; Our Response to God in mission and service; Church Ministry; Gospel Call; Witness 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. Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20 Languages: English Tune Title: OLD CLARENDONIAN
Send out the gospel! Let it sound
Your love, O God, has called us here
Author: Russell Schulz-Widmar, b. 1944 Hymnal: Hymns of Glory, Songs of Praise #695 (2008) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: The Holy Spirit The Church Celebrates - Family, Friendship, and Marriage Lyrics: 1 Your love, O God, has called us here,
for all love finds its source in you,
the perfect love that casts out fear,
the love that Christ makes ever new.
2 O gracious God, you consecrate
all that is lovely, good, and true.
Bless those who in your presence wait
and every day their love renew.
3 O God of love, inspire our life,
reveal your will in all we do;
join every husband, every wife
in mutual love and love for you. Scripture: 1 John 4:7 Languages: English Tune Title: O WALY WALY
Your love, O God, has called us here
Be still, my soul: the Lord is on your side
Author: Katharina Amalia Dorothea von Schlegel (b. 1697); Jane Laurie Borthwick (1813-1897) Hymnal: Church Hymnary (4th ed.) #691 (2005) Meter: 10.10.10.10.10.10 Topics: The Church Celebrates Family, Friendship, and Marriage; The Church Celebrates Death and Grieving; Death and Bereavement; God Faithfulness of; God in grace and mercy; Grief; Heaven Lyrics: 1 Be still, my soul: for God is on your side;
bear patiently the cross of grief or pain;
leave to your God to order and provide;
in every change he faithful will remain.
Be still, my soul: your best, your heavenly friend
through thorny ways leads to a joyful end.
2 Be still, my soul: for God will undertake
to guide the future as he has the past.
Your hope, your confidence let nothing shake,
all now mysterious shall be bright at last.
Be still, my soul: the waves and winds still know
his voice who ruled them while he lived below.
3 Be still, my soul: when dearest friends depart
and all is darkened in the vale of tears,
then you shall better know his love, his heart,
who comes to soothe your sorrow, calm your fears.
Be still, my soul: for Jesus can repay
from his own fullness all he takes away.
4 Be still, my soul: the hour is hastening on
when we shall be for ever with the Lord,
when disappointment, grief, and fear are gone,
sorrow forgotten, love’s pure joys restored.
Be still, my soul: when change and tears are past,
all safe and blessèd we shall meet at last. Scripture: Genesis 1:1-3 Languages: English Tune Title: FINLANDIA
Be still, my soul: the Lord is on your side
Lord, in love and perfect wisdom
Author: Timothy Rees (1874-1939) Hymnal: Hymns of Glory, Songs of Praise #702 (2008) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Topics: The Church Celebrates National Life; Our Response to God in times and seasons Scripture: Daniel 2:19-21 Languages: English Tune Title: BLAENWERN
Lord, in love and perfect wisdom
Now Thank We All Our God
Author: Martin Rinkhart, 1586-1649; Catherine Winkworth, 1827-1878 Hymnal: Evangelical Lutheran Worship #839 (2006) Meter: 6.7.6.7.6.6.6.6 Topics: Dedication, Anniversary; Marriage; Praise, Thanksgiving; Community in Christ; Dedication, Anniversary; Marriage; Praise, Thanksgiving; Sending Lyrics: 1 Now thank we all our God
with hearts and hands and voices,
who wondrous things has done,
in whom this world rejoices;
who, from our mothers' arms,
has blest us on our way
with countless gifts of love,
and still is ours today.
2 Oh, may this bounteous God
through all our life be near us,
with ever joyful hearts
and blessed peace to cheer us,
and keep us all in grace,
and guide us when perplexed,
and free us from all harm
in this world and the next.
3 All praise and thanks to God
the Father now be given,
the Son and Spirit blest,
who reign in highest heaven,
the one eternal God,
whom earth and heav'n adore;
for thus it was, is now,
and shall be evermore. Languages: English Tune Title: NUN DANKET ALLE GOTT
Now Thank We All Our God
Brightest and best of the sons of the morning
Author: Reginald Heber (1783-1826) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #96b (2013) Meter: 11.10.11.10 Topics: Adoration; Angels; Church Year Epiphany; Epiphany; Epiphany; Light; Self-offering Lyrics: 1 Brightest and best of the sons of the morning,
dawn on our darkness, and lend us thine aid;
star of the east, the horizon adorning,
guide where our infant Redeemer is laid.
2 Cold on his cradle the dew-drops are shining;
low lies his head with the beasts of the stall;
angels adore him in slumber reclining,
Maker and Monarch and Saviour of all.
3 Say, shall we yield him, in costly devotion,
odours of Edom, and offerings divine,
gems of the mountain, and pearls of the ocean,
myrrh from the forest, or gold from the mine?
4 Vainly we offer each ample oblation,
vainly with gifts would his favour secure:
richer by far is the heart's adoration,
dearer to God are the prayers of the poor.
5 Brightest and best of the sons of the morning,
dawn on our darkness, and lend us thine aid;
star of the east, the horizon adorning,
guide where our infant Redeemer is laid. Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12 Languages: English Tune Title: WESSEX
Brightest and best of the sons of the morning
It's rounded like an orange
Author: Basil Ernest Bridge (b. 1927) Hymnal: Church Hymnary (4th ed.) #292 (2005) Meter: 7.6.8.7 with refrain Topics: Christ Incarnate Promise of the Messiah; Christingle Scripture: John 1:5 Languages: English Tune Title: THE HOLLY AND THE IVY
It's rounded like an orange
I waited patiently for God
Author: John L. Bell (b. 1949) Hymnal: Hymns of Glory, Songs of Praise #31 (2008) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Music and Song; Salvation and Redemption; Trust Scripture: 1 Peter 1:10-12 Languages: English Tune Title: I WAITED PATIENTLY FOR GOD
I waited patiently for God
Lord and lover of creation
Author: John L. Bell (b. 1949); Graham Maule (b. 1958) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #345 (2013) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Topics: Family and Friends; Gratitude; Marriage Scripture: Psalm 128 Languages: English Tune Title: WESTMINSTER ABBEY
Lord and lover of creation
Morning has broken, like the first morning
Author: Eleanor Farjeon (1881-1965) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #545 (2013) Meter: 10.9.10.9 Topics: Morning; Children and All-Age Worship; Creation; Creation and the Environment; Praise Scripture: Genesis 1:1-5 Languages: English Tune Title: BUNESSAN
Morning has broken, like the first morning
The works of the Lord are created in wisdom
Author: Christopher Idle (b. 1938) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #551 (2013) Meter: 12.11.12.11 Topics: Creation; Creation and the Environment; Seasons; Wisdom Lyrics: 1 The works of the Lord are created in wisdom;
we view the earth's wonders and call him to mind:
we hear what he says in the world we discover
and God shows his glory in all that we find.
2 Not even the angels have ever been granted
to tell the full story of nature and grace;
but open to God is all human perception,
the mysteries of time and the secrets of space.
3 The sun every morning lights up his creation,
the moon marks the rhythm of months in their turn;
the glittering stars are arrayed in his honour,
adorning the years as they ceaselessly burn.
4 The wind is his breath and the clouds are his signal,
the rain and the snow are the robes of his choice;
the storm and the lightning, his watchmen and heralds,
the crash of the thunder, the sound of his voice.
5 The song is unfinished; how shall we complete it,
and where find the skill to perfect all God's praise?
At work in all places, he cares for all peoples:
how great is the Lord to the end of all days! Scripture: Sirach 42 Languages: English Tune Title: STREETS OF LAREDO (THE BARD OF ARMAGH)
The works of the Lord are created in wisdom
Think of a world without any flowers
Author: Doreen E. Newport (1927-2004) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #552 (2013) Meter: 10.9.10.9 Topics: Children and All-Age Worship; City; Creation; Creation and the Environment; Environmental concern; Family and Friends; Love for Others; Neighbour; Thanksgiving Lyrics: 1 Think of a world without any flowers,
think of a wood without any trees,
think of a sky without any sunshine,
think of the air without any breeze.
We thank you, Lord, for flowers and trees and sunshine,
we thank you, Lord, and praise your holy name.
2 Think of a world without any animals,
think of a field without any herd,
think of a stream without any fishes,
think of a dawn without any bird.
We thank you, Lord, for all your living creatures,
we thank you, Lord, and praise your holy name.
3 Think of a world without any people,
think of a street with no-one living there,
think of a town without any houses,
no-one to love and nobody to care.
We thank you, Lord, for families and friendships,
we thank you, Lord, and praise your holy name. Scripture: James 1:17 Languages: English Tune Title: GENESIS
Think of a world without any flowers
How happy are the little flock
Hymnal: Millennial Harp #M73 (1842) Languages: English
How happy are the little flock
Children of God, reach out to one another!
Author: John Greenleaf Whittier (1807-1892) Hymnal: Hymns of Glory, Songs of Praise #521 (2008) Meter: 11.10.11.10 Topics: Our Response to Christ In Discipleship; Our Response to God in the worship of God's house; Church Worship; Compassion; Peace Lyrics: 1 Children of God, reach out to one another!
Where pity dwells, the peace of God is there;
to worship rightly is to love each other,
each smile a hymn, each kindly deed a prayer.
2 For he whom Jesus loved has truly spoken:
the holier worship which God deigns to bless
restores the lost, and binds the spirit broken,
and feeds the widow and the fatherless.
3 Follow with reverent steps the great example
of him whose holy work was doing good;
so shall the wide earth seem our Father's temple,
each loving life a psalm of gratitude.
4 Then shall all shackles fall; the stormy clangour
of wild war music o'er the earth shall cease;
love shall tread out the baleful fire of anger,
and in its ashes plant the tree of peace. Scripture: James 1:16-27 Languages: English Tune Title: INTERCESSOR
Children of God, reach out to one another!
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