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Ev'ry time I feel the spirit

Meter: Irregular Appears in 43 hymnals Topics: Hymns and Spiritual Songs Threefold God: Holy Spirit First Line: Up on the mountain my Lord spoke Lyrics: Refrain: Ev’ry time I feel the spirit, moving in my heart, I will pray. Every time I feel the spirit, moving in my heart, I will pray. 1 Up on the mountain my Lord spoke, out of his mouth came fire and smoke. All around me looked so fine, asked my Lord if all was mine. (Refrain) 2 Jordan river chilly and cold, chills the body but not the soul. There ain’t but one train runs this track, runs to heaven and runs right back. (Refrain) Scripture: Exodus 20:16-19 Used With Tune: [Up on the mountain my Lord spoke] Text Sources: Traditional

Ubi caritas (Aia nō e loa'a)

Author: Malcolm Naia Chun (b. 1954) Appears in 34 hymnals Topics: Hymns and Spiritual Songs Spiritual Songs Scripture: John 15:9-16 Used With Tune: [Ubi caritas] Text Sources: Latin, 8th c.

Steal away

Meter: Irregular Appears in 117 hymnals Topics: Hymns and Spiritual Songs The Christian Life First Line: My Lord he calls me by the thunder Lyrics: Refrain: Steal away, steal away, steal away to Jesus! Steal away, steal away home, I ain’t got long to stay here! 1 My Lord he calls me, he calls me by the thunder. The trumpet sounds within a my soul. I ain’t got long to stay here. (Refrain) 2 Green trees are bending, poor sinner stands a-trembling, the trumpet sounds within a my soul. I ain’t got long to stay here. (Refrain) 3 Tombstones are bursting, poor sinner stands a-trembling, the trumpet sounds within a my soul. I ain’t got long to stay here. (Refrain) 4 My Lord he calls me, he calls me by the lightning. the trumpet sounds within a my soul. I ain’t got long to stay here. (Refrain) Scripture: Revelation 16:17-18 Used With Tune: [My Lord, he calls me] Text Sources: Traditional

We all are one in mission

Author: Rusty Edwards (b. 1955) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 13 hymnals Topics: Hymns and Spiritual Songs The Church's Mission Lyrics: 1 We all are one in mission, we all are one in call, our varied gifts united by Christ, the Lord of all. A single, great commission compels us from above to plan and work together that all may know Christ’s love. 2 We all are called for service to witness in God’s name. Our ministries are diff’rent, our purpose is the same: to touch the lives of others by God’s surprising grace, so people of all nations may feel God’s warm embrace. 3 We all behold one vision, a stark reality; the steward of salvation was nailed upon a tree. Yet resurrected Justice gives rise that we may share free reconciliation and hope amid despair. 4 Now let us be united and let our song be heard. Now let us be a vessel for God’s redeeming Word. We all are one in mission, we all are one in call, Our varied gifts united by Christ, the Lord of all. Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20 Used With Tune: NYLAND

Loving Spirit

Author: Shirley Erena Murray (b. 1931) Meter: 8.7.8.7 Appears in 24 hymnals Topics: Hymns and Spiritual Songs Pentecost First Line: Loving Spirit, loving Spirit Lyrics: 1 Loving Spirit, loving Spirit, you have chosen me to be; you have drawn me to your wonder, you have set your sign on me. 2 Like a mother you enfold me, hold my life within your own. Feed me with your very body, form me of your flesh and bone. 3 Like a father you protect me. Teach me the discerning eye. Hoist me up upon your shoulder, let me see the world from high. 4 Friend and lover in your closeness I am known and held and blest: in your promise is my comfort, in your presence I may rest. 5 Loving Spirit, loving Spirit, you have chosen me to be; you have drawn me to your wonder, you have set your sign on me. Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:21-22 Used With Tune: OMNI DIE

As we gather at your table

Author: Carl P. Daw, Jr. (b. 1944) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 27 hymnals Topics: Hymns and Spiritual Songs Eucharist Lyrics: 1 As we gather at your Table, as we listen to your Word, help us know, O God, your presence; let our hearts and minds be stirred. Nourish us with sacred story till we claim it as our own; teach us through this holy banquet how to make Love’s vict’ry known. 2 Turn our worship into witness in the sacrament of life; send us forth to love and serve you, bringing peace where there is strife. Give us, Christ, your great compassion to forgive as you forgave; may we still behold your image in the world you died to save. 3 Gracious Spirit, help us summon other guests to share that Feast where triumphant Love will welcome those who had been last and least. There no more will envy blind us nor will pride our peace destroy, as we join with saints and angels to repeat the sounding joy. Scripture: Luke 24:13-35 Used With Tune: RAQUEL

I, the Lord of sea and sky

Author: Daniel L. Schutte Appears in 63 hymnals Topics: Hymns and Spiritual Songs Spiritual Songs Refrain First Line: Here I am, Lord Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-18 Used With Tune: [I, the Lord of sea and sky]

Wade in the water

Meter: Irregular Appears in 31 hymnals Topics: Hymns and Spiritual Songs Pentecost First Line: See that host all dressed in white Lyrics: Refrain: Wade in the water, wade in the water, children, Wade in the water, God’s a-gonna trouble the water. 1 See that host all dressed in white, God’s a-gonna trouble the water. The leader looks like the Israelite, God’s a-gonna trouble the water. (Refrain) 2 See that band all dressed in red, God’s a-gonna trouble the water. Looks like the band that Moses led, God’s a-gonna trouble the water. (Refrain) 3 Look over yonder, what do I see? God’s a-gonna trouble the water. The Holy Ghost a-coming on me, God’s a-gonna trouble the water. (Refrain) 4 If you don’t believe I’ve been redeemed, God’s a-gonna trouble the water. Just follow me down to Jordan’s stream, God’s a-gonna trouble the water. (Refrain) Scripture: John 5:7 Used With Tune: [See that host all dressed in white] Text Sources: Traditional

Hallelujah! We sing your praises! (Haleluya! Pelotso rona)

Meter: Irregular Appears in 27 hymnals Topics: Hymns and Spiritual Songs Praise First Line: Christ the Lord to us said Scripture: Matthew 12:50 Used With Tune: HALELUYA! PELO TSO RONA Text Sources: South African

Precious Lord, take my hand

Author: Thomas A. Dorsey (1899-1993) Meter: Irregular Appears in 112 hymnals Topics: Hymns and Spiritual Songs The Christian Life Scripture: Matthew 14:22-23 Used With Tune: [Precious Lord, take my hand]