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We thank thee, Lord, Thy paths of service lead
Author: Rev. Calvin W. Laufer Hymnal: The Hymnal #367 (1950) Meter: 10.10.10.10 Topics: The Kingdom of God on Earth Discipleship and Service; Discipleship and Service Lyrics: 1 We thank Thee, Lord, Thy paths of service lead
To blazoned heights and down the slopes of need;
They reach Thy throne, encompass land and sea,
And he who journeys in them walks with Thee.
2 We've sought and found Thee in the secret place
And marveled at the radiance of Thy face;
But often in some far-off Galilee
Beheld Thee fairer yet while serving Thee.
3 We've felt Thy touch in sorrow's darkened way
Abound with love and solace for the day;
And, 'neath the burdens there, Thy sovereignty
Has held our hearts enthralled while serving Thee.
4 We've seen Thy glory like a mantle spread
O'er hill and dale in saffron flame and red;
But in the eyes of men, redeemed and free,
A splendor greater yet while serving Thee.
Amen. Tune Title: FIELD
We thank thee, Lord, Thy paths of service lead
Whatever You Do
Author: Carolyn Winfrey Gillette Hymnal: Worship and Song #3128 (2011) Meter: 11.11.11.11 Topics: Discipleship and Service; Discipleship and Service First Line: Whatever you do to the least ones of these Languages: English Tune Title: CRADLE SONG
Whatever You Do
Hope of the World
Author: Georgia Harkness Hymnal: The Hymnbook #291 (1955) Meter: 11.10.11.10 Topics: Life in Christ Discipleship and Service First Line: Hope of the world, Thou Christ of great compassion Lyrics: 1 Hope of the world, Thou Christ of great compassion,
Speak to our fearful hearts by conflict rent.
Save us, Thy people, from consuming passion,
Who by our own false hopes and aims are spent.
2 Hope of the world, God's Gift from highest heaven,
Bringing to hungry souls the bread of life,
Still let Thy Spirit unto us be given
To heal earth's wounds and end her bitter strife.
3 Hope of the world, afoot on dusty highways,
Showing to wandering souls the path of light;
Walk Thou beside us lest the tempting byways
Lure us away from Thee to endless night.
4 Hope of the world, who by Thy cross didst save us
From death and dark despair, from sin and guilt;
We render back the love Thy mercy gave us;
Take Thou our lives and use them as Thou wilt.
5 Hope of the world, O Christ, o'er death victorious,
Who by this sign didst conquer grief and pain,
We would be faithful to Thy gospel glorious:
Thou art our Lord! Thou dost forever reign!
Amen. Scripture: John 6:35 Tune Title: DONNE SECOURS
Hope of the World
We Thank Thee, Lord
Author: Calvin W. Laufer Hymnal: The Hymnbook #294 (1955) Meter: 10.10.10.10 Topics: Life in Christ Discipleship and Service First Line: We thank Thee, Lord, Thy paths of service lead Lyrics: 1 We thank Thee, Lord, Thy paths of service lead
To blazoned heights and down the slopes of need;
They reach Thy throne, encompass land and sea,
And he who journeys in them walks with Thee.
2 We've sought and found Thee in the secret place
And marveled at the radiance of Thy face;
But often in some far-off Galilee
Beheld Thee fairer yet while serving Thee.
3 We've felt Thy touch in sorrow's darkened way
Abound with love and solace for the day;
And, 'neath the burdens there, Thy sovereignty
Has held our hearts enthralled while serving Thee.
4 We've seen Thy glory like a mantle spread
O'er hill and dale in saffron flame and red;
But in the eyes of men, redeemed and free,
A splendor greater yet while serving Thee.
Amen. Scripture: Matthew 25:40 Tune Title: FIELD
We Thank Thee, Lord
Lord God of Hosts, whose purpose, never swerving
Author: Rev. Shepherd Knapp Hymnal: The Hymnal #368 (1950) Meter: 11.10.11.10 Topics: The Kingdom of God on Earth Discipleship and Service; Discipleship and Service Lyrics: 1 Lord God of Hosts, whose purpose, never swerving,
Leads toward the day of Jesus Christ Thy Son,
Grant us to march among Thy faithful legions,
Armed with Thy courage, till the world is won.
2 Strong Son of God, whose work was His that sent Thee,
One with the Father, thought and deed and word,
One make us all, true comrades in Thy service,
And make us one in Thee with God the Lord.
3 O Prince of Peace, Thou bringer of good tidings,
Teach us to speak Thy word of hope and cheer—
Rest for the soul, and strength for all man's striving,
Light for the path of life, and God brought near.
4 Lord God, whose grace has called us to Thy service,
How good Thy thoughts toward us, how great their sum!
We work with Thee, we go where Thou wilt lead us,
Until in all the earth Thy Kingdom come.
Amen. Tune Title: WELWYN
Lord God of Hosts, whose purpose, never swerving
Eternal God Transcending Time
Author: Carl P. Daw, Jr. Hymnal: Worship and Song #3030 (2011) Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Topics: Discipleship and Service; Discipleship and Service Lyrics: 1 Eternal God transcending time,
yet mindful of the fears,
the hopes, the questions raised for us
by ever changing years:
so guide us through our pilgrim days
that we may find a home
where justice, truth, and mercy meet,
fulfilled in your shalom.
2 Incarnate God revealed in time,
true Word in flesh retold,
who marked the years from birth to death,
then rose to break death's hold:
by your becoming one with us,
help us to know and claim
the unity of all baptized
in your redeeming name.
3 Life breathing God enliv'ning time,
awaking heart and tongue,
inspiring prophets, bringing hope,
consoling old and young:
draw us to those denied your gifts
by bias, want, or strife,
convert our wills and form through us
new channels of your life.
4 Great Triune God, so bless the time
entrusted to our care,
that all our varied ministries
may form a common prayer;
then when time ceases,
bring us where divisions are undone,
that in your presence, joined in praise,
at last we may be one. Scripture: Psalm 119:33-40 Languages: English Tune Title: RESIGNATION
Eternal God Transcending Time
Spirit-Child Jesus
Author: Mary Nelson Keithahn Hymnal: Worship and Song #3062 (2011) Meter: 10.10.10.10 Topics: Discipleship and Service; Discipleship and Service First Line: Spirit-child Jesus, in joyful refrain Lyrics: 1 Spirit-child Jesus, in joyful refrain,
echoing songs over Bethlehem's plain,
what will we do when the carols all fade?
"Take up my song: Glory! Be not afraid!"
2 Spirit-child Jesus, in animal shed,
smiling at shepherds from strange borrowed bed,
what will we do when the manger's away?
"Take up my story, and live it each day!"
3 Spirit-child Jesus, in starry white light,
twinkling on evergreens, shiny and bright,
what will we do when the branches are shorn?
"Take up my cross that for you I have borne!"
4 Spirit-child Jesus, in vigilant eyes,
awaiting the gift bearing Love's great surprise,
what will we do when the presents are done?
"Take up my presence, for I am God's Son!"
5 Spirit-child Jesus, in hot tongues of flame,
melting the candle alight in your name,
What will we do when the candle is gone?
"Take up my light! Pass it on, pass it on!" Scripture: Luke 2:6-7 Languages: English Tune Title: SPIRIT-CHILD
Spirit-Child Jesus
Lord God of Hosts, Whose Purpose, Never Swerving
Author: Shepherd Knapp Hymnal: The Hymnbook #288 (1955) Meter: 11.10.11.10 Topics: Life in Christ Discipleship and Service Lyrics: 1 Lord God of Hosts, whose purpose, never swerving,
Leads toward the day of Jesus Christ Thy Son,
Grant us to march among Thy faithful legions,
Armed with Thy courage, till the world is won.
2 Strong Son of God, whose work was His that sent Thee,
One with the Father, thought and deed and word,
One make us all, true comrades in Thy service,
And make us one in Thee with God the Lord.
3 O Prince of Peace, Thou bringer of good tidings,
Teach us to speak Thy word of hope and cheer—
Rest for the soul, and strength for all man's striving,
Light for the path of life, and God brought near.
4 Lord God, whose grace has called us to Thy service,
How good Thy thoughts toward us, how great their sum!
We work with Thee, we go where Thou wilt lead us,
Until in all the earth Thy Kingdom come.
Amen. Scripture: Psalm 139:17 Tune Title: WELWYN
Lord God of Hosts, Whose Purpose, Never Swerving
O Master, let me walk with Thee
Author: Rev. Washington Gladden Hymnal: The Hymnal #364 (1950) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: The Kingdom of God on Earth Discipleship and Service; Discipleship and Service 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.
Amen. Tune Title: MARYTON
O Master, let me walk with Thee
Come, labor on
Author: Jane Laurie Borthwick Hymnal: The Hymnal #366 (1950) Meter: 4.10.10.10.4 Topics: The Kingdom of God on Earth Discipleship and Service; Discipleship and Service Lyrics: 1 Come, labor on.
Who dares stand idle on the harvest plain
While all around him waves the golden grain?
And to each servant does the Master say,
"Go work today."
2 Come, labor on.
Claim the high calling angels cannot share—
To young and old the gospel gladness bear;
Redeem the time; its hours too swiftly fly.
The night draws nigh.
3 Come, labor on.
Away with gloomy doubts and faithless fear!
No arm so weak but may do service here:
By feeblest agents may our God fulfill
His righteous will.
4 Come, labor on.
No time for rest, till glows the western sky,
Till the long shadows o'er our pathway lie,
And a glad sound comes with the setting sun,
"Well done, well done!"
Amen. Tune Title: ORA LABORA
Come, labor on
Lead on, O King Eternal
Author: Rev. Ernest W. Shurtleff Hymnal: The Hymnal #371 (1950) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Topics: The Kingdom of God on Earth Discipleship and Service; Discipleship and Service Lyrics: 1 Lead on, O King Eternal,
The day of march has come;
Henceforth in fields of conquest
Thy tents shall be our home:
Through days of preparation
Thy grace has made us strong,
And now, O King Eternal,
We lift our battle song.
2 Lead on, O King Eternal,
Till sin's fierce war shall cease,
And Holiness shall whisper
The sweet Amen of peace;
For not with swords' loud clashing,
Nor roll of stirring drums,
But deeds of love and mercy,
The heavenly Kingdom comes.
3 Lead on, O King Eternal:
We follow, not with fears;
For gladness breaks like morning
Where'er Thy face appears;
Thy cross is lifted o'er us;
We journey in its light:
The crown awaits the conquest;
Lead on, O God of might.
Amen. Tune Title: LLANGLOFFAN
Lead on, O King Eternal
In Loving Partnership We Come
Author: Jim Strathdee Hymnal: Voices United #603 (1996) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Discipleship and Service Languages: English Tune Title: PARTNERSHIP
In Loving Partnership We Come
Tú has venido a la orilla (Pescador de hombres) (Lord, You Have Come to the Lakeshore)
Author: Cesáreo Gabaráin; Gertrude C. Suppe; George Lockwood; Raquel Gutiérrez-Achón Hymnal: Mil Voces para Celebrar #195 (1996) Topics: Discipleship and Service; Discipleship and Service First Line: Tú has venido a la orilla (Lord, you have come to the lakeshore) Refrain First Line: Señor, me has mirado a los ojos (O Lord, with your eyes you have searched me) Languages: English; Spanish Tune Title: PESCADOR DE HOMBRES
Tú has venido a la orilla (Pescador de hombres) (Lord, You Have Come to the Lakeshore)
Tú has venido a la orilla (Pescador de hombres) (Lord, You Have Come to the Lakeshore)
Author: Cesáreo Gabaráin; Gertrude C. Suppe; George Lockwood; Raquel Gutiérrez-Achón Hymnal: Cáliz de Bendiciones #195 (1996) Topics: Discipleship and Service; Discipleship and Service First Line: Tú has venido a la orilla (Lord, you have come to the lakeshore) Refrain First Line: Señor, me has mirado a los ojos (O Lord, with your eyes you have searched me) Languages: English; Spanish Tune Title: PESCADOR DE HOMBRES
Tú has venido a la orilla (Pescador de hombres) (Lord, You Have Come to the Lakeshore)
Hazme un instrumento de tu paz (Oración de San Francisco)
Author: San Francisco de Asís, siglo XIII; Sebastian Temple; Sebastian Temple Hymnal: Mil Voces para Celebrar #230 (1996) Meter: Irregular Topics: Discipleship and Service; Discipleship and Service First Line: Hazme un instrumento de tu paz Languages: Spanish Tune Title: SAN FRANCISCO
Hazme un instrumento de tu paz (Oración de San Francisco)
Hazme un instrumento de tu paz (Oración de San Francisco)
Author: San Francisco de Asís, siglo XIII; Sebastian Temple; Sebastian Temple Hymnal: Cáliz de Bendiciones #230 (1996) Meter: Irregular Topics: Discipleship and Service; Discipleship and Service First Line: Hazme un instrumento de tu paz Languages: Spanish Tune Title: SAN FRANCISCO
Hazme un instrumento de tu paz (Oración de San Francisco)
Come, Labor On
Author: Jane Laurie Borthwick Hymnal: The Hymnbook #287 (1955) Meter: 4.10.10.10.4 Topics: Life in Christ Discipleship and Service Lyrics: 1 Come, labor on.
Who dares stand idle on the harvest plain
While all around him waves the golden grain?
And to each servant does the Master say,
"Go work today."
2 Come, labor on.
Claim the high calling angels cannot share—
To young and old the gospel gladness bear;
Redeem the time; its hours too swiftly fly.
The night draws nigh.
3 Come, labor on.
Away with gloomy doubts and faithless fear!
No arm so weak but may do service here:
By feeblest agents may our God fulfill
His righteous will.
4 Come, labor on.
No time for rest, till glows the western sky,
Till the long shadows o'er our pathway lie,
And a glad sound comes with the setting sun,
"Well done, well done!"
Amen. Scripture: John 4:34-35 Tune Title: ORA LABORA
Come, Labor On
Sois la Semilla (You Are the Seed)
Author: Cesáreo Gabaráin; Raquel Gutiérrez-Achón; Skinner Chávez-Melo Hymnal: Mil Voces para Celebrar #291 (1996) Topics: Discipleship and Service; Discipleship and Service First Line: Sois la semilla que ha de crecer (You are the seed that will grow a new sprout) Refrain First Line: Id, amigas, por el mundo (Go, my friends, go to the world) Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20 Languages: English; Spanish Tune Title: ID Y ENSEÑAD
Sois la Semilla (You Are the Seed)
Sois la Semilla (You Are the Seed)
Author: Cesáreo Gabaráin; Raquel Gutiérrez-Achón; Skinner Chávez-Melo Hymnal: Cáliz de Bendiciones #291 (1996) Topics: Discipleship and Service; Discipleship and Service First Line: Sois la semilla que ha de crecer (You are the seed that will grow a new sprout) Refrain First Line: Id, amigas, por el mundo (Go, my friends, go to the world) Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20 Languages: English; Spanish Tune Title: ID Y ENSEÑAD
Sois la Semilla (You Are the Seed)
Enviado soy de Dios (Sent Out in Jesus’ Name)
Author: Anónimo centroamericano; Jorge E. Maldonado; Jorge E. Maldonado Hymnal: Mil Voces para Celebrar #307 (1996) Meter: 12.12.12.12.12.12 Topics: Discipleship and Service; Discipleship and Service First Line: Enviado soy de Dios, mi mano lista está (Sent out in Jesus’ name, our hands are ready now) Languages: English; Spanish Tune Title: ENVIADO
Enviado soy de Dios (Sent Out in Jesus’ Name)
Enviado soy de Dios (Sent Out in Jesus’ Name)
Author: Anónimo centroamericano; Jorge E. Maldonado; Jorge E. Maldonado Hymnal: Cáliz de Bendiciones #307 (1996) Meter: 12.12.12.12.12.12 Topics: Discipleship and Service; Discipleship and Service First Line: Enviado soy de Dios, mi mano lista está (Sent out in Jesus’ name, our hands are ready now) Languages: English; Spanish Tune Title: ENVIADO
Enviado soy de Dios (Sent Out in Jesus’ Name)
We are living, we are dwelling
Author: Bishop Arthur Cleveland Coxe Hymnal: The Hymnal #374 (1950) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Topics: The Kingdom of God on Earth Discipleship and Service; Discipleship and Service Lyrics: 1 We are living, we are dwelling
In a grand and awful time,
In an age on ages telling;
To be living is sublime.
Hark! the waking up of nations,
Hosts advancing to the fray;
Hark! what soundeth is creation's
Groaning for the latter day.
2 Will ye play, then? will ye dally
Far behind the battle line?
Up! it is Jehovah's rally;
God's own arm hath need of thine.
Worlds are charging, heaven beholding;
Thou hast but an hour to fight;
Now, the blazoned cross unfolding,
On, right onward for the right!
3 Sworn to yield, to waver, never;
Consecrated, born again;
Sworn to be Christ's soldiers ever,
O for Christ at least be men!
O let all the soul within you
For the truth's sake go abroad!
Strike! let every nerve and sinew
Tell on ages, tell for God.
Amen. Tune Title: BLAENHAFREN
We are living, we are dwelling
We Will Follow (Somlandela)
Hymnal: Worship and Song #3160 (2011) Meter: 10.9.10.10 Topics: Discipleship and Service; Discipleship and Service First Line: We will follow, we will follow Jesus (Somlandela, somlandel' u-Jesu) Lyrics: We will follow, we will follow Jesus.
We will follow, we will follow him.
We will follow, we will follow Jesus.
Wherever he leads us we will follow.
We will follow, we will follow Jesus.
We will follow, we will follow him.
We will follow, we will follow Jesus.
Wherever he leads us we will follow.
Somlandela, somlandel' u-Jesu.
Somlandela, yonke indawo.
Somlandela, somlandel' u-Jesu
Lpho eyaknona somlandela.
Somlandela, somlandel' u-Jesu.
Somlandela, yonke indawo.
Somlandela, somlandel' u-Jesu
Lpho eyaknona somlandela.
Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22 Languages: English; Zulu Tune Title: SOMLANDELA
We Will Follow (Somlandela)
"Thy kingdom come," on bended knee
Author: Rev. Frederick L. Hosmer Hymnal: The Hymnal #363 (1950) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: The Kingdom of God on Earth Discipleship and Service; Discipleship and Service Lyrics: 1 "Thy kingdom come," on bended knee
The passing ages pray;
And faithful souls have yearned to see
On earth that Kingdom's day.
2 But the slow watches of the night
Not less to God belong;
And for the everlasting right
The silent stars are strong.
3 And lo! already on the hills
The flags of dawn appear;
Gird up your loins, ye prophet souls,
Proclaim the day is near:
4 The day in whose clear-shining light
All wrong shall stand revealed;
When justice shall be clothed with might,
And every hurt be healed.
5 When knowledge, hand in hand with peace,
Shall walk the earth abroad;
The day of perfect righteousness,
The promised day of God.
Amen. Tune Title: CHESTERFIELD
"Thy kingdom come," on bended knee
Onward, Christian soldiers
Author: Rev. Sabine Baring-Gould Hymnal: The Hymnal #365 (1950) Meter: 6.5.6.5 D with refrain Topics: The Kingdom of God on Earth Discipleship and Service; Discipleship and Service Lyrics: 1 Onward, Christian soldiers,
Marching as to war,
With the cross of Jesus
Going on before:
Christ the royal Master
Leads against the foe;
Forward into battle,
See, His banners go.
Refrain:
Onward, Christian soldiers,
Marching as to war,
With the cross of Jesus
Going on before.
2 Like a mighty army
Moves the Church of God;
Brothers, we are treading
Where the saints have trod;
We are not divided,
All one body we,
One in hope and doctrine,
One in charity. [Refrain]
3 Crowns and thrones may perish,
Kingdoms rise and wane,
But the Church of Jesus
Constant will remain;
Gates of hell can never
'Gainst that Church prevail;
We have Christ's own promise,
And that cannot fail. [Refrain]
4 Onward, then, ye people,
Join our happy throng,
Blend with ours your voices
In the triumph song;
Glory, laud, and honor
Unto Christ the King;
This through countless ages
Men and angels sing. [Refrain]
Amen. Tune Title: ST. GERTRUDE
Onward, Christian soldiers
"Forward!" be our watchword
Author: Rev. Henry Alford Hymnal: The Hymnal #369 (1950) Topics: The Kingdom of God on Earth Discipleship and Service; Discipleship and Service Lyrics: 1 "Forward!" be our watchword,
Steps and voices joined;
Seek the things before us,
Not a look behind:
Burns the fiery pillar
At our army's head;
Who shall dream of shrinking,
By our Captain led?
Forward through the desert,
Through the toil and fight;
Jordan flows before us,
Zion beams with light!
2 Far o'er yon horizon
Rise the city towers,
Where our God abideth;
That fair home is ours:
Flash the streets with jasper,
Shine the gates with gold;
Flows the gladdening river,
Shedding joys untold.
Thither, onward thither,
In the Spirit's might;
Pilgrims to your country,
Forward into light!
3 To th' eternal Father
Loudest anthems raise,
To the Son, and Spirit,
Echo songs of praise,
To the Lord of glory,
Blessed Three in One,
Be by men and angels
Endless honor done.
Weak are earthly praises,
Dull the songs of night:
Forward into triumph,
Forward into light!
Amen. Tune Title: FORWARD
"Forward!" be our watchword
O Lord of life, Thy Kingdom is at hand
Author: Rev. Marion Franklin Ham Hymnal: The Hymnal #370 (1950) Meter: 10.10.10.10 Topics: The Kingdom of God on Earth Discipleship and Service; Discipleship and Service Lyrics: 1 O Lord of life, Thy Kingdom is at hand,
Blest reign of love and liberty and light;
Time long foretold by seers of every land;
The cherished dream of watchers through the night.
2 Lo! in our hearts shines forth the morning star,
Shedding its luster on our darkened way;
And we behold, as pilgrims from afar,
The holy dawning of Thy perfect day.
3 Now gleams at last upon our waiting eyes
The glory of the Kingdom that shall be;
When truth in conquering grandeur shall arise,
And man shall rule the world with equity.
4 Forward again we move at Thy command,
The flaming pillar leading on anew;
One in the faith of all Thy prophet band,
Onward we press to make the vision true.
Amen. Tune Title: PRO PATRIA
O Lord of life, Thy Kingdom is at hand
O brothers, lift your voices
Author: Bishop Edward H. Bickersteth Hymnal: The Hymnal #372 (1950) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Topics: The Kingdom of God on Earth Discipleship and Service; Discipleship and Service Lyrics: 1 O brothers, lift your voices,
Triumphant songs to raise;
Till heaven on high rejoices,
And earth is filled with praise:
Ten thousand hearts are bounding
With holy hopes and free;
The gospel trump is sounding,
The trump of Jubilee.
2 O Christian brothers, glorious
Shall be the conflict's close;
The cross hath been victorious,
And shall be o'er its foes:
Faith is our battle token;
Our Leader all controls;
Our trophies, fetters broken;
Our captives, ransomed souls.
3 Not unto us, Lord Jesus:
To Thee all praise be due,
Whose blood-bought mercy frees us,
Has freed our brethren too.
Not unto us: in glory
The angels catch the strain,
And cast their crowns before Thee
Exultingly again.
4 Great God of our salvation,
Thy presence we adore;
Praise, glory, adoration
Be Thine forevermore;
Still on in conflict pressing
On Thee Thy people call,
Thee King of kings confessing,
Thee crowning Lord of all.
Amen. Tune Title: LANCASHIRE
O brothers, lift your voices
Once to every man and nation
Author: James Russell Lowell Hymnal: The Hymnal #373 (1950) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Topics: The Kingdom of God on Earth Discipleship and Service; Discipleship and Service Lyrics: 1 Once to every man and nation
Comes the moment to decide,
In the strife of truth with falsehood,
For the good or evil side;
Some great cause, God's new Messiah,
Offering each the bloom or blight,
And the choice goes by forever
'Twixt that darkness and that light.
2 By the light of burning martyrs,
Jesus' bleeding feet I track,
Toiling up new Calvaries ever
With the cross that turns not back;
New occasions teach new duties,
Time makes ancient good uncouth;
They must upward still and onward,
Who would keep abreast of truth.
3 Though the cause of evil prosper,
Yet 't is truth alone is strong;
Though her portion be the scaffold,
And upon the throne be wrong,
Yet that scaffold sways the future,
And, behind the dim unknown,
Standeth God within the shadow
Keeping watch above His own.
Amen. Tune Title: TON-Y-BOTEL
Once to every man and nation
When wilt Thou save the people?
Author: Ebenezer Elliott Hymnal: The Hymnal #375 (1950) Meter: 7.6.7.6.8.8.8.5 Topics: The Kingdom of God on Earth Discipleship and Service; Discipleship and Service Lyrics: 1 When wilt Thou save the people?
O God of mercy, when?
Not kings and lords, but nations!
Not thrones and crowns, but men!
Flowers of Thy heart, O God, are they;
Let them not pass, like weeds, away,
Their heritage a sunless day.
God save the people!
2 Shall crime bring crime for ever,
Strength aiding still the strong?
Is it Thy will, O Father,
That man shall toil for wrong?
"No," say Thy mountains; "No," Thy skies;
Man's clouded sun shall brightly rise,
And songs ascend, instead of sighs;
God save the people!
When wilt Thou save the people?
O God of mercy, when?
The people, Lord, the people,
Not thrones and crowns, but men!
God save the people; Thine they are,
Thy children, as Thine angels fair;
From vice, oppression, and despair,
God save the people!
Amen. Tune Title: COMMONWEALTH
When wilt Thou save the people?
We Walk His Way
Author: Anders Nyberg; Sven-Bernhard Fast Hymnal: Worship and Song #3073 (2011) Meter: Irregular with refrain Topics: Discipleship and Service; Discipleship and Service First Line: Unarmed, he faces forces of demons and death (Sizowa nyathela amadimoni) Refrain First Line: We walk his way (Ewe, thina) Scripture: John 8:12 Languages: English; Xhosa Tune Title: EWE THINA
We Walk His Way
Lord, Whose Love Through Humble Service
Author: Albert F. Bayly Hymnal: The United Methodist Hymnal #581 (1989) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Topics: Discipleship and Service Languages: English Tune Title: BEACH SPRING
Lord, Whose Love Through Humble Service
Chippewa Hymn 47: A Charge to Keep I Have
Author: Charles Wesley; William A. Cargo; Frances Rhodes Hymnal: Voices #21 (1992) Topics: Discipleship and Service First Line: Che uh no kee too non (A charge to keep I have) Languages: Chippewa Tune Title: [Che uh no kee too non]
Chippewa Hymn 47: A Charge to Keep I Have
알 아 겨 신 주 상 령 (Spirit of the Living God)
Author: Daniel Iverson Hymnal: 찬송과 예배 = Chansong gwa yebae = Come, Let Us Worship #214 (2001) Meter: 7.5.7.5.8.7.5 Topics: Discipleship and Service Scripture: Acts 11:15 Languages: English; Korean Tune Title: LIVING GOD
알 아 겨 신 주 상 령 (Spirit of the Living God)
Draw Thou My Soul, O Christ
Author: Lucy Larcom Hymnal: The Hymnbook #284 (1955) Meter: 6.4.6.4.6.6.6.4 Topics: Life in Christ Discipleship and Service Lyrics: 1 Draw Thou my soul, O Christ,
Closer to Thine;
Breathe into every wish
Thy will divine:
Raised my low self above,
Won by Thy deathless love,
Ever, O Christ, through mine
Let Thy life shine.
2 Lead forth my soul, O Christ,
One with Thine own,
Joyful to follow Thee
Through paths unknown:
In Thee my strength renew;
Give me Thy work to do:
Through me Thy truth be shown,
Thy love made known.
3 Not for myself alone
May my prayer be;
Lift Thou Thy world, O Christ,
Closer to Thee:
Cleanse it from guilt and wrong;
Teach it salvation's song,
Till earth, as heaven, fulfill
God's holy will.
Amen. Scripture: Matthew 6:10 Tune Title: ST. EDMUND
Draw Thou My Soul, O Christ
I Bind My Heart This Tide
Author: Lauchlan MacLean Watt Hymnal: The Hymnbook #286 (1955) Meter: 6.7.7.7 D Topics: Life in Christ Discipleship and Service Lyrics: 1 I bind my heart this tide
To the Galilean's side,
To the wounds of Calvary,
To the Christ who died for me.
I bind my soul this day
To the brother far away,
And the brother near at hand,
In this town, and in this land.
2 I bind my heart in thrall
To the God, the Lord of all,
To the God, the poor man's Friend,
And the Christ whom He did send.
I bind myself to peace,
To make strife and envy cease,
God, knit Thou sure the cord
Of my thralldom to my Lord!
Amen. Scripture: Matthew 25:40 Tune Title: FEALTY
I Bind My Heart This Tide
Must Jesus Bear the Cross Alone
Author: Thomas Shepherd Hymnal: The Hymnbook #290 (1955) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Life in Christ Discipleship and Service Lyrics: 1 Must Jesus bear the cross alone,
And all the world go free?
No, there's a cross for every one,
And there's a cross for me.
2 The consecrated cross I'll bear,
Till death shall set me free,
And then go home my crown to wear,
For there's a crown for me.
3 O precious cross! O glorious crown!
O resurrection day!
Ye angels, from the stars come down,
And bear my soul away.
Amen. Scripture: Luke 9:23 Tune Title: MAITLAND
Must Jesus Bear the Cross Alone
I'm Not Ashamed to Own My Lord
Author: Isaac Watts Hymnal: The Hymnbook #292 (1955) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Life in Christ Discipleship and Service Lyrics: 1 I'm not ashamed to own my Lord,
Or to defend His cause,
Maintain the glory of His cross,
I And honor all His laws.
2 Jesus, my Lord! I know His name;
l His name is all my boast;
Nor will He put my soul to shame,
Nor let my hope be lost.
3 I know that safe with Him remains,
Protected by His power,
What I've committed to His trust
Till the decisive hour.
4 Then will He own His servant's name
Before His Father's face,
And in the new Jerusalem
Appoint my soul a place.
Amen. Scripture: Romans 1:16 Tune Title: BELMONT
I'm Not Ashamed to Own My Lord
"Take Up Thy Cross," the Saviour Said
Author: Charles W. Everest Hymnal: The Hymnbook #293 (1955) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Life in Christ Discipleship and Service First Line: "Take up thy cross", the Saviour said Lyrics: 1 "Take up thy cross," the Saviour said,
If thou wouldst My disciple be;
Take up thy cross with willing heart
And humbly follow after Me."
2 Take up thy cross; let not its weight
Fill thy weak spirit with alarm;
His strength shall bear thy spirit up,
And brace thy heart, and nerve thine arm.
3 Take up thy cross, nor heed the shame;
Nor let thy foolish pride rebel;
Thy Lord for thee the cross endured,
To save thy soul from death and hell.
4 Take up thy cross and follow Christ,
Nor think till death to lay it down;
For only he who bears the cross
May hope to wear the glorious crown.
Amen. Scripture: Matthew 16:24 Tune Title: BRESLAU
"Take Up Thy Cross," the Saviour Said
Spirit of the Living God
Author: Daniel Iverson Hymnal: The United Methodist Hymnal #393 (1989) Meter: 7.5.7.5.8.7.5 Topics: Discipleship and Service First Line: Spirit of the living God, fall afresh on me Scripture: Acts 11:15 Languages: English Tune Title: LIVING GOD
Spirit of the Living God
O my Father, I would know thee
Author: Harriet Oagood Munger Hymnal: The Hymnal #395 (1950) Meter: 8.5.8.3 Topics: Discipleship and Service Lyrics: 1 O my Father, I would know Thee
And Thy holy will;
From Thy fount my thirsty spirit
Daily fill.
2 I would turn my highest powers
Into service sweet;
For all ministry to others
Make me meet.
3 As the bird who scorns earth's sadness,
Mounting on the wing,
Would my soul, her fret o'ercoming,
Rise and sing.
4 Sharing thus the Master's spirit,
Following where He trod,
I would rise through joyous service
Unto God.
Amen. Tune Title: ST. HELEN'S
O my Father, I would know thee
Go, Labor On: Spend, and Be Spent
Author: Horatius Bonar Hymnal: The Hymnbook #283 (1955) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Life in Christ Discipleship and Service First Line: Go, labor on: spend and be spent Lyrics: 1 Go, labor on: spend, and be spent,
Thy joy to do the Father's will:
It is the way the Master went;
Should not the servant tread it still?
2 Go, labor on while it is day:
The world's dark night is hastening on;
Speed, speed thy work, cast sloth away;
It is not thus that souls are won.
3 Toil on, faint not, keep watch and pray,
Be wise the erring soul to win;
Go forth into the world's highway,
Compel the wanderer to come in.
Amen. Scripture: Matthew 21:28 Tune Title: PENTECOST
Go, Labor On: Spend, and Be Spent
Father, We Greet Thee
Author: James G. Adderley Hymnal: The Hymnbook #285 (1955) Meter: 11.10.11.10 Topics: Life in Christ Discipleship and Service First Line: Father, we greet Thee, God of Love, whose glory Scripture: Psalm 43:3 Tune Title: DONNE SECOURS
Father, We Greet Thee
So Let Our Lips and Lives Express
Author: Isaac Watts Hymnal: The Hymnbook #289 (1955) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Life in Christ Discipleship and Service Lyrics: 1 So let our lips and lives express
The holy gospel we profess;
So let our works and virtues shine,
To prove the doctrine all divine.
2 Thus shall we best proclaim abroad
The honors of our Saviour God,
When His salvation reigns within,
And grace subdues the power of sin.
3 Our flesh and sense must be denied,
Passion and envy, lust and pride;
While justice, temperance, truth, and love,
Our inward piety approve.
4 Religion bears our spirits up,
While we expect that blessed hope,
The bright appearance of the Lord,
And faith stands leaning on His word.
Amen. Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-2 Tune Title: HEBRON
So Let Our Lips and Lives Express
Christ of the Upward Way
Author: Walter J. Mathams Hymnal: The Hymnbook #295 (1955) Meter: 6.4.6.4.10.10 Topics: Life in Christ Discipleship and Service Lyrics: 1 Christ of the Upward Way,
My Guide divine,
Where Thou hast set Thy feet
May I place mine;
And move and march wherever Thou hast trod,
Keeping face forward up the hill of God.
2 Give me the heart to hear
Thy voice and will,
That without fault or fear
I may fulfill
Thy purpose with a glad and holy zest,
Like one who would not bring less than his best.
3 Give me the good stout arm
To shield the right,
And wield Thy sword of truth
With all my might,
That, in the warfare I must wage for Thee,
More than a victor I may ever be. ·
4 Christ of the Upward Way,
My Guide divine,
Where Thou hast set Thy feet
May I place mine;
And when Thy last call comes serene and clear,
Calm may my answer be, "Lord, I am here."
Amen. Scripture: Deuteronomy 31:6 Tune Title: SURSUM CORDA
Christ of the Upward Way
Come, Ye That Fear the Lord
Hymnal: The Hymnbook #296 (1955) Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Topics: Life in Christ Discipleship and Service First Line: Come, ye that fear the Lord, and hear Lyrics: 1 Come, ye that fear the Lord, and hear
What He has done for me;
My cry for help is turned to praise,
For He has set me free.
Through pain and trouble Thou hast led,
And humbled all our pride,
But, in the end, to liberty
And wealth Thy hand did guide.
2 If in my heart I sin regard,
My prayer He will not hear;
But, truly, God has heard my voice,
My prayer has reached His ear.
O let the Lord, our gracious God,
Forever blessed be,
Who has not turned my prayer from Him,
Nor yet His grace from me.
3 Here in Thy house I give to Thee
The life that Thou dost bless,
And pay the solemn vows I made
When I was in distress.
O all ye peoples, bless our God,
Aloud proclaim His praise,
Who safely holds our soul in life,
And steadfast makes our ways.
Amen. Scripture: Psalm 66:8-20 Tune Title: ANCYRA
Come, Ye That Fear the Lord
Dear Lord and Father of Mankind
Author: John Greenleaf Whittier Hymnal: The United Methodist Hymnal #358 (1989) Meter: 8.6.8.8.6 Topics: Discipleship and Service Lyrics: 1. Dear Lord and Father of mankind,
forgive our foolish ways;
reclothe us in our rightful mind,
in purer lives thy service find,
in deeper reverence, praise.
2. In simple trust like theirs who heard,
beside the Syrian sea,
the gracious calling of the Lord,
let us, like them, without a word,
rise up and follow thee.
3. O sabbath rest by Galilee,
O calm of hills above,
where Jesus knelt to share with thee
the silence of eternity,
interpreted by love!
4. Drop thy still dews of quietness,
till all our strivings cease;
take from our souls the strain and stress,
and let our ordered lives confess
the beauty of thy peace.
5. Breathe through the heats of our desire
thy coolness and thy balm;
let sense be dumb, let flesh retire;
speak through the earthquake, wind, and fire,
O still, small voice of calm.
Languages: English Tune Title: REST
Dear Lord and Father of Mankind
Forth in Your Name, O Christ
Author: Charles Wesley Hymnal: Voices United #416 (1996) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Discipleship and Service First Line: Forth in your name, O Christ, we go Lyrics: 1 Forth in your name, O Christ, we go,
our daily labour to pursue,
you, only you, resolved to know
in all we think, or speak, or do.
2 The task your wisdom has assigned
here let us cheerfully fulfil;
in all our works your presence find,
and prove your good and perfect will.
3 You may we set at our right hand,
whose eyes our inmost secrets view,
and labour on at your command
and offer all our works to you.
4 Help us to bear your easy yoke,
in every moment watch and pray,
and still to things eternal look,
and hasten to that glorious day.
5 Then with delight may we employ
all that your bounteous grace has given,
and run our earthly course with joy,
and closely walk with you to heaven. Languages: English Tune Title: CANONBURY
Forth in Your Name, O Christ
Draw Us in the Spirit's Tether
Author: Percy Dearmer Hymnal: Voices United #479 (1996) Meter: 8.7.8.7.4.4.7 Topics: Discipleship and Service Languages: English Tune Title: UNION SEMINARY
Draw Us in the Spirit's Tether
Dear God, Who Loves All Humankind
Author: John Greenleaf Whittier Hymnal: Voices United #608 (1996) Meter: 8.6.8.8.6 Topics: Discipleship and Service Lyrics: 1 Dear God, who loves all humankind,
forgive our foolish ways;
reclothe us in our rightful mind;
in purer lives thy service find,
in deeper reverence, praise.
2 In simple trust like theirs who heard,
beside the Syrian sea,
the gracious calling of the Lord,
let us, like them, without a word,
rise up, and follow thee.
3 O sabbath rest by Galilee!
O calm of hills above,
where Jesus knelt to share with thee
the silence of eternity,
interpreted by love!
4 Drop thy still dews of quietness,
till all our strivings cease;
take from our souls the strain and stress,
and let our ordered lives confess
the beauty of thy peace.
5 Breathe through the heats of our desire
thy coolness and thy balm;
let sense be dumb, let flesh retire;
speak through the earthquake, wind and fire,
O still, small voice of calm! Languages: English Tune Title: REST
Dear God, Who Loves All Humankind
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