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Watching for souls. An ordination hymn
Author: Dr. Doddridge Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns #CDX (1792) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: The Church Ordination; Ordination hymns First Line: Let Sion's watchman all awake Lyrics: 1 Let Sion's watchmen all awake,
And take th' alarm they give;
Now let them, from the mouth of God
Their awful charge receive.
2 'Tis not a cause of small import
The pastor's care demands;
But what might fill and angel's heart,
And fill'd a Savior's hands.
3 They watch for souls, for which the Lord
Did heavenly bliss forego;
For souls, which must forever live,
In raptures, or in woe.
4 All to the great tribunal haste,
Th' account to render there;
And should'st thou strictly mark our faults,
Lord, how should we appear!
5 May they, that Jesus whom they preach,
Their own Redeemer see,
And watch thou daily o'er their souls,
That they may watch for thee.
Scripture: Hebrews 13:17 Languages: English
Watching for souls. An ordination hymn
At the ordination of a minister
Hymnal: Psalms and Hymns, for the Use of the German Reformed Church, in the United States of America. (2nd ed.) #329 (1834) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Ordination First Line: Shepherd of Isr'l, thou dost keep
At the ordination of a minister
Whom Shall I Send?
Author: Fred Pratt Green Hymnal: The United Methodist Hymnal #582 (1989) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: The Sacraments and Rites of the Church Ordination; The Sacraments and Rites of the Church Ordination; Ordination First Line: Whom shall I send? our Maker cries Lyrics: 1 Whom shall I send? our Maker cries;
and many, when they hear God's voice,
are sure where their vocation lies;
but many shrink from such a choice.
2 For who can serve a God so pure,
or claim to speak in such a name,
while doubt makes every step unsure,
and self confuses every aim?
3 And yet, believing God who calls
knows what we are and still may be,
our past defeats, our future falls,
we dare to answer: Lord, send me!
4 Those who are called God purifies,
and daily gives us strength to bend
our thoughts, our skills, our energies,
and life itself to this one end. Scripture: Isaiah 6:8 Languages: English Tune Title: DEUS TUORUM MILITUM
Whom Shall I Send?
God the Spirit, Guide and Guardian
Author: Carl P. Daw, Jr. Hymnal: The United Methodist Hymnal #648 (1989) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Topics: The Sacraments and Rites of the Church Ordination; The Sacraments and Rites of the Church Ordination; Ordination Lyrics: 1 God the Spirit, guide and guardian,
windsped flame and hovering dove,
breath of life and voice of prophets,
sign of blessing, power of love:
give to those who lead your people
fresh anointing of your grace;
send them forth as bold apostles
to your church in every place.
2 Christ our Savior, sovereign, shepherd,
word made flesh, love crucified,
teacher, healer, suffering servant,
friend of sinners, foe of pride:
in your tending may all pastors*
learn and live a shepherd's care;
grant them courage and compassion
shown through word and deed and prayer.
3 Great Creator, life-bestower,
truth beyond all thought's recall,
fount of wisdom, womb of mercy,
giving and forgiving all:
as you know our strength and weakness,
so may those the church exalts
oversee her life steadfastly
yet not overlook her faults.
4 Triune God, mysterious being,
undivided and diverse,
deeper than our minds can fathom,
greater than our creeds rehearse:
help us in our varied callings
your full image to proclaim,
that our ministries uniting
may give glory to your name.
*(or "ministers") Languages: English Tune Title: HYFRYDOL
God the Spirit, Guide and Guardian
How Shall They Hear the Word of God
Author: Michael Perry Hymnal: The United Methodist Hymnal #649 (1989) Meter: 8.6.8.6.8.8 Topics: The Sacraments and Rites of the Church Ordination; The Sacraments and Rites of the Church Ordination; Ordination Lyrics: 1 How shall they hear the word of God
unless the truth is told?
How shall the sinful be set free,
the sorrowful consoled?
To all who speak the truth today,
impart your Spirit, Lord, we pray.
2 How shall they call to God for help
unless they have believed?
How shall the poor be given hope,
the prisoner reprieved?
To those who help the blind to see,
give light and love and clarity.
3 How shall the gospel be proclaimed
that sinners may repent?
How shall the world find peace at last
if heralds are not sent?
So send us, Lord, for we rejoice
to speak of Christ with life and voice.
Scripture: Romans 10:14-15 Languages: English Tune Title: AUCH JETZT MACHT GOTT
How Shall They Hear the Word of God
Give Me the Faith Which Can Remove
Author: Charles Wesley Hymnal: The United Methodist Hymnal #650 (1989) Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8 Topics: The Sacraments and Rites of the Church Ordination; The Sacraments and Rites of the Church Ordination; Ordination First Line: Give me, the faith which can remove Lyrics: 1. Give me the faith which can remove
and sink the mountain to a plain;
give me the childlike praying love,
which longs to build thy house again;
thy love, let it my heart o'er-power,
and all my simple soul devour.
2. I would the precious time redeem,
and longer live for this alone,
to spend and to be spent for them
who have not yet my Savior known;
fully on these my mission prove,
and only breathe, to breathe thy love.
3. My talents, gifts, and graces, Lord,
into thy blessed hands receive;
and let me live to preach thy word,
and let me to thy glory live;
my every sacred moment spend
in publishing the sinner's Friend.
4. Enlarge, inflame, and fill my heart
with boundless charity divine,
so shall I all my strength exert,
and love them with a zeal like thine,
and lead them to thy open side,
the sheep for whom the Shepherd died.
Scripture: Mark 11:20-25 Languages: English Tune Title: CAREY'S (SURREY)
Give Me the Faith Which Can Remove
Come, Holy Ghost, Our Souls Inspire
Author: John Cosin; Rhabanus Maurus, 8th-9th cent Hymnal: The United Methodist Hymnal #651 (1989) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: The Sacraments and Rites of the Church Ordination; The Sacraments and Rites of the Church Ordination; Ordination Refrain First Line: Praise to thy eternal merit Lyrics: 1 Come, Holy Ghost, our souls inspire,
and lighten with celestial fire;
thou the anointing Spirit art,
who dost thy sevenfold gifts impart.
2 Thy blessed unction from above
is comfort, life, and fire of love;
enable with perpetual light
the dullness of our blinded sight.
3 Anoint and cheer our soiled face
with the abundance of thy grace;
keep far our foes; give peace at home;
where thou art guide, no ill can come.
4 Teach us to know the Father, Son,
and thee, of both, to be but One;
that through the ages all along
this, this may be our endless song:
Refrain after last stanza:
Praise to thy eternal merit,
Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Languages: English Tune Title: VENI CREATOR
Come, Holy Ghost, Our Souls Inspire
I, the Lord of sea and sky
Author: Daniel L. Schutte, 1947- Hymnal: The Book of Praise #592 (1997) Topics: Children and Youth Ordination / Commissioning; Sacraments and Ordinances Ordination / Commissioning First Line: I, the Lord of sea and sky, I have heard my people cry Refrain First Line: Here I am, Lord, Is it I, Lord? Scripture: Exodus 3:7-12 Languages: English Tune Title: HERE I AM, LORD
I, the Lord of sea and sky
The goodness of God acknowledged in giving Pastors after his own heart
Author: Dr. Doddridge Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns #CDXI (1792) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: The Church Ordination; Ordination hymns First Line: Shepherd of Israel, thou dost keep Lyrics: 1 Shepherd of Israel, thou dost keep
With constant care thy humble sheep;
By the inferior pastors rise
To feed our souls, and bless our eyes.
2 To all thy churches such impart,
Modell'd by thy own gracious heart;
Whose courage, watchfulness and love,
Men may attest, and God approve.
3 Fed by their active tender care,
Healthful may all thy sheep appear;
And, by their fair example led,
The way to Zion's pastures tread!
4 Here hast thou listen'd to our vows,
And scatter'd blessings on thy house;
Thy saints are succour'd and no more
As sheep without a guide deplore.
5 Completely heal each former stroke
And bless the shepherd and the flock;
Confirm the hopes thy mercies raise,
And own this tribute of our praise. Scripture: Jeremiah 3:15 Languages: English
The goodness of God acknowledged in giving Pastors after his own heart
Tú has venido a la orilla (You Have Come down to the Lakeshore)
Author: Madeleine Forell Marshall; Cesáreo Gabaraín Hymnal: The New Century Hymnal #173 (1995) Meter: 8.10.10 with refrain Topics: Ordination; Ordination Refrain First Line: Jesús, me has mirado a los ojos (O Jesus, you have looked into my eyes) Scripture: Luke 5:1-11 Languages: Spanish, English Tune Title: PESCADOR DE HOMBRES
Tú has venido a la orilla (You Have Come down to the Lakeshore)
With heavenly power, O Lord, defend
Hymnal: Book of Worship (Rev. ed.) #195 (1870) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Ministers ordination and installation of; Ordination Lyrics: 1 With heavenly power, O Lord, defend
Him whom we now to Thee commend;
The faithful messenger secure,
And make him to the end endure.
2 Gird him with all-sufficient grace,
Direct his feet in paths of peace:
Thy truth and faithfulness fulfil,
And arm him to obey Thy will.
Languages: English
With heavenly power, O Lord, defend
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: Ordination/Installation; Ordination/Installation 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: Ordination/Installation; Ordination/Installation 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)
O Holy Lord, our God
Hymnal: Book of Worship (Rev. ed.) #196 (1870) Topics: Ministers ordination and installation of; Ordination Lyrics: 1 O holy Lord, our God,
By heavenly hosts adored,
Hear us, we pray;
To Thee the cherubim,
Angels and seraphim,
Unceasing praises hymn--
Their homage pay.
2 Here give Thy word success,
And this Thy servant bless,
His labors own;
And while the sinner’s Friend
His life and words commend,
The Holy Spirit send,
And make Him known.
3 May ev'ry passing year
More happy still appear
Than this glad day;
With numbers fill the place,
Adorn Thy saints with grace,
Thy truth may all embrace,
O Lord, we pray.
Languages: English
O Holy Lord, our God
Let Zion's watchmen all awake
Hymnal: Book of Worship (Rev. ed.) #197 (1870) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Ministers ordination and installation of; Ordination Lyrics: 1 Let Zion's watchmen all awake,
And take th'alarm they give;
Now let them from the mouth of God
Their solemn charge receive.
2 'Tis not a cause of small import
The pastor's care demands;
But what might fill an angel's heart,
And fill'd a Saviour's hands.
3 They watch for souls, for which the Lord
Did heavenly bliss forgo;
For souls which must forever live
In raptures or in woe.
4 All to the great tribunal haste,
Th'account to render there;
And should'st Thou strictly mark our faults,
Lord, how should we appear?
5 May they that Jesus, Whom they preach,
Their own Redeemer see;
And watch Thou daily o'er their souls,
That they may watch for Thee. Languages: English
Let Zion's watchmen all awake
For my sake and the gospel's, go
Author: Edward Henry Bickersteth (1825-1906) Hymnal: Church Hymnary (4th ed.) #248 (2005) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Topics: The Church Celebrates Ordination; Ordination Lyrics: 1 'For my sake and the gospel's, go
and tell redemption's story';
his heralds answer, 'Be it so,
and thine, Lord, all the glory!'
They preach his birth, his life, his cross,
the love of his atonement,
for whom they count the world but loss,
his Easter, his enthronement.
2 Hark! hark! the trump of jubilee
proclaims to every nation,
from pole to pole, by land and sea,
glad tidings of salvation.
Still on and on the anthems spread
of alleluia voices;
in concert with the holy dead,
the warrior Church rejoices.
3 He comes, whose advent trumpet drowns
the last of time's evangels,
Immanuel, crowned with many crowns,
the Lord of saints and angels.
O Life, Light, Love, the great I AM,
Triune, who changest never,
the throne of God and of the Lamb
is thine, and thine for ever. Scripture: Acts 10:38-43 Languages: English Tune Title: BISHOPGARTH
For my sake and the gospel's, go
For my sake and the gospel's, go
Author: Edward Henry Bickersteth (1825-1906) Hymnal: Hymns of Glory, Songs of Praise #248 (2008) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Topics: The Church Celebrates Ordination; Ordination Lyrics: 1 'For my sake and the gospel's, go
and tell redemption's story';
his heralds answer, 'Be it so,
and thine, Lord, all the glory!'
They preach his birth, his life, his cross,
the love of his atonement,
for whom they count the world but loss,
his Easter, his enthronement.
2 Hark! hark! the trump of jubilee
proclaims to every nation,
from pole to pole, by land and sea,
glad tidings of salvation:
Still on and on the anthems spread
of alleluia voices;
in concert with the holy dead,
the warrior Church rejoices.
3 He comes, whose advent trumpet drowns
the last of time's evangels,
Immanuel, crowned with many crowns,
the Lord of saints and angels.
O Life, Light, Love, the great I AM,
Triune, who changest never,
the throne of God and of the Lamb
is thine, and thine for ever. Scripture: Acts 10:38-43 Languages: English Tune Title: BISHOPGARTH
For my sake and the gospel's, go
By revelation called of God
Author: Evan A. Fry Hymnal: The Hymnal #254 (1956) Topics: Ordination; The Church and The Sacraments Ordination Scripture: Hebrews 5:1 Tune Title: MANOAH
By revelation called of God
Lord of the church, we humbly pray
Author: Edward Osler, 1798-1863; Charles Wesley, 1707-1788 Hymnal: The Hymnal #255 (1956) Topics: Ordination; The Church and The Sacraments Ordination Scripture: Ephesians 6:18-20 Tune Title: MAGDALEN COLLEGE
Lord of the church, we humbly pray
Lord of the living harvest
Author: John S. B. Monsell, 1818-1875 Hymnal: The Hymnal #256 (1956) Topics: Ordination; The Church and The Sacraments Ordination Tune Title: MISSIONARY HYMN
Lord of the living harvest
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