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What Gift Can We Bring
Author: Jane Marshall Hymnal: The United Methodist Hymnal #87 (1989) Meter: 11.11.11.11 Topics: Church Anniversaries; Church Anniversaries First Line: What gift can we bring, what present, what token Lyrics: 1 What gift can we bring, what present, what token?
What words can convey it, the joy of this day?
When grateful we come, remembering, rejoicing,
what song can we offer in honor and praise?
2 Give thanks for the past, for those who had vision,
who planted and watered so dreams could come true.
Give thanks for the now, for study, for worship,
for mission that bids us turn prayer into deed.
3 Give thanks for tomorrow, full of surprises,
for knowing whatever tomorrow may bring,
the Word is our promise always, forever;
we rest in God's keeping and live in God's love.
4 This gift we now bring, this present, this token,
these words can convey it, the joy of this day!
When grateful we come, remembering, rejoicing,
this song we now offer in honor and praise! Languages: English Tune Title: ANNIVERSARY SONG
What Gift Can We Bring
What Gift Can We Bring?
Author: Jane Marshall Hymnal: The New Century Hymnal #370 (1995) Meter: 11.11.11.11 Topics: Church Anniversaries and Dedications First Line: What gift can we bring, what present, what token? Lyrics: 1 What gift can we bring, what present, what token?
What words can convey it, the joy of this day?
When grateful we come, remembering, rejoicing,
what song can we offer in honor and praise?
2 Give thanks for the past, for those who had vision,
who planted and watered so dreams could come
true.
Give thanks for the now, for study, for worship,
for mission that bids us turn prayer into deed.
3 Give thanks for tomorrow, full of surprises,
for knowing whatever tomorrow may bring,
The Word is our promise always, forever;
we rest in God’s keeping and live in God’s love.
4 This gift we now bring, this present, this token,
these words can’t convey it, the joy of this day!
When grateful we come, remembering, rejoicing,
this song we now offer in honor and praise! Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:8-9 Languages: English Tune Title: ANNIVERSARY SONG
What Gift Can We Bring?
What Gift Can We Bring
Author: Jane Marshall Hymnal: Celebrating Grace Hymnal #533 (2010) Meter: 11.11.11.11 Topics: Church Anniversary First Line: What gift can we bring, what present, what token Lyrics: 1 What gift can we bring, what present, what token?
What words can convey it--the joy of this day?
When grateful we come, remembering, rejoicing,
what song can we offer in honor and praise?
2 Give thanks for the past, for those who had vision,
who planted and watered so dreams could come
true.
Give thanks for today, for study, for worship,
for mission that bids us turn prayer into deed.
3 Give thanks for tomorrow, full of surprises,
for knowing whatever tomorrow may bring,
we're given God's word that always, forever,
we rest in God’s keeping and live in God’s love.
4 This gift we now bring, this present, this token,
these words can’t convey it--the joy of this day!
When grateful we come, remembering, rejoicing,
this song we now offer in honor and praise! Languages: English Tune Title: ANNIVERSARY SONG
What Gift Can We Bring
The Church's One Foundation
Author: Samuel J. Stone Hymnal: The United Methodist Hymnal #545 (1989) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Topics: Church Anniversaries; Church Anniversaries Lyrics: 1. The church's one foundation
is Jesus Christ her Lord;
she is his new creation
by water and the Word.
From heaven he came and sought her
to be his holy bride;
with his own blood he bought her,
and for her life he died.
2. Elect from every nation,
yet one o'er all the earth;
her charter of salvation,
one Lord, one faith, one birth;
one holy name she blesses,
partakes one holy food,
and to one hope she presses,
with every grace endued.
3. Though with a scornful wonder
we see her sore oppressed,
by schisms rent asunder,
by heresies distressed,
yet saints their watch are keeping;
their cry goes up, "How long?"
And soon the night of weeping
shall be the morn of song.
4. Mid toil and tribulation,
and tumult of her war,
she waits the consummation
of peace forevermore;
till, with the vision glorious,
her longing eyes are blest,
and the great church victorious
shall be the church at rest.
5. Yet she on earth hath union
with God the Three in One,
and mystic sweet communion
with those whose rest is won.
O happy ones and holy!
Lord, give us grace that we
like them, the meek and lowly,
on high may dwell with thee.
Languages: English Tune Title: AURELIA
The Church's One Foundation
The Church's One Foundation
Author: Samuel J. Stone; Laurence Hull Stookey Hymnal: The United Methodist Hymnal #546 (1989) Topics: Church Anniversaries; Church Anniversaries Languages: English
The Church's One Foundation
Christ Loves the Church
Author: Brian Wren Hymnal: The United Methodist Hymnal #590 (1989) Meter: 11.10.10.11 Topics: Church Anniversaries; Church Anniversaries First Line: Christ loves the church, with grace beyond all measure Lyrics: 1 Christ loves the church, with grace beyond all measure.
We bear his name, for all the world to see.
He will not let us go or let us be,
but chooses earthen vessels for his treasure.
2 Christ bears the church, corrupted or conforming,
obsessed with trifles, blessing greed and war.
His love outwits us, spinning gold from straw,
through saints and prophets, praying and reforming.
3 Christ feeds the church, and fills us with a vision,
through praise and preaching, wine and broken bread,
of sharing people, doing what they've said,
who win the world's respect, or opposition.
4 Christ needs the church, to live and tell his story,
to praise his love and marvel at his trust,
till, bathed in light, awakened from the dust,
we walk with God, alive in grace and glory. Languages: English Tune Title: HIGH STREET
Christ Loves the Church
Built on the Rock
Author: Nikolai F. S. Grundtvig, 1783-1872; Carl Doving, 1867-1937 Hymnal: Lutheran Worship #291 (1982) Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8 Topics: Anniversary, Church; Church Anniversary First Line: Built on the Rock the Church shall stand Languages: English Tune Title: KIRKEN DEN ER ET GAMMELT HUS
Built on the Rock
I Love Thy Kingdom, Lord
Author: Timothy Dwight Hymnal: The United Methodist Hymnal #540 (1989) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Topics: Church Anniversaries; Church Anniversaries Lyrics: 1. I love thy kingdom, Lord,
the house of thine abode,
the church our blest Redeemer saved
with his own precious blood.
2. I love thy church, O God!
Her walls before thee stand
dear as the apple of thine eye,
and graven on thy hand.
3. For her my tears shall fall,
for her my prayers ascend,
to her my cares and toils be given,
till toils and cares shall end.
4. Beyond my highest joy
I prize her heavenly ways,
her sweet communion, solemn vows,
her hymns of love and praise.
5. Sure as thy truth shall last,
to Zion shall be given
the brightest glories earth can yield,
and brighter bliss of heaven.
Languages: English Tune Title: ST. THOMAS
I Love Thy Kingdom, Lord
O Breath of Life
Author: Bessie Porter Head Hymnal: The United Methodist Hymnal #543 (1989) Meter: 9.8.9.8 Topics: Church Anniversaries; Church Anniversaries First Line: O Breath of Life, come sweeping through us Lyrics: 1 O Breath of Life, come sweeping through us,
revive your church with life and power.
O Breath of Life, come, cleanse, renew us,
and fit your church to meet this hour.
2 O Wind of God, come, bend us, break us,
till humbly we confess our need.
Then in your tenderness remake us;
revive, restore, for this we plead.
3 O Breath of Love, come, breathe within us,
renewing thought and will and heart.
Come, love of Christ, afresh to win us;
revive your church in every part.
Scripture: John 20:22 Languages: English Tune Title: BISHOP POWELL
O Breath of Life
And Are We Yet Alive
Author: Charles Wesley Hymnal: The United Methodist Hymnal #553 (1989) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Topics: Church Anniversaries; Church Anniversaries Lyrics: 1. And are we yet alive,
and see each other's face?
Glory and thanks to Jesus give
for his almighty grace!
2. Preserved by power divine
to full salvation here,
again in Jesus' praise we join,
and in his sight appear.
3. What troubles have we seen,
what mighty conflicts past,
fightings without, and fears within,
since we assembled last!
4. Yet out of all the Lord
hath brought us by his love;
and still he doth his help afford,
and hides our life above.
5. Then let us make our boast
of his redeeming power,
which saves us to the uttermost,
till we can sin no more.
6. Let us take up the cross
till we the crown obtain,
and gladly reckon all things loss
so we may Jesus gain.
Languages: English Tune Title: DENNIS
And Are We Yet Alive
Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation
Author: John Mason Neale Hymnal: The United Methodist Hymnal #559 (1989) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Topics: Church Anniversaries; Church Anniversaries Lyrics: 1. Christ is made the sure foundation,
Christ the head and cornerstone;
chosen of the Lord and precious,
binding all the church in one;
holy Zion's help forever,
and her confidence alone.
2. To this temple, where we call thee,
come, O Lord of Hosts, today!
With thy faithful loving-kindness
hear thy people as they pray,
and thy fullest benediction
shed within its walls alway.
3. Here vouchsafe to all thy servants
what they ask of thee to gain;
what they gain from thee forever
with the blessed to retain,
and hereafter in thy glory
evermore with thee to reign.
4. Laud and honor to the Father,
laud and honor to the Son,
laud and honor to the Spirit,
ever three and ever one;
one in might and one in glory,
while unending ages run.
Scripture: Ephesians 2:20-22 Languages: English Tune Title: WESTMINSTER ABBEY
Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation
Father, We Thank You
Author: F. Bland Tucker Hymnal: The United Methodist Hymnal #563 (1989) Meter: 9.8.9.8 Topics: Church Anniversaries; Church Anniversaries First Line: Father, we thank you for you planted Languages: English Tune Title: ALBRIGHT
Father, We Thank You
God of Grace and God of Glory
Author: Harry Emerson Fosdick Hymnal: The United Methodist Hymnal #577 (1989) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Topics: Church Anniversaries; Church Anniversaries Lyrics: 1 God of grace and God of glory,
on the people pour thy power;
crown thine ancient church's story,
bring her bud to glorious flower.
Grant us wisdom, grant us courage,
for the facing of this hour,
for the facing of this hour.
2 Lo! the hosts of evil round us
scorn thy Christ, assail his ways!
Fears and doubts too long have bound us;
free our hearts to work and praise.
Grant us wisdom, grant us courage,
for the living of these days,
for the living of these days.
3 Cure thy children's warring madness,
bend our pride to thy control;
shame our wanton, selfish gladness,
rich in things and poor in soul.
Grant us wisdom, grant us courage,
lest we miss thy kingdom's goal,
lest we miss thy kingdom's goal.
4 Save us from weak resignation
to the evils we deplore;
let the search for thy salvation
be our glory evermore.
Grant us wisdom, grant us courage,
serving thee whom we adore,
serving thee whom we adore. Languages: English Tune Title: CWM RHONDDA
God of Grace and God of Glory
God Is Here
Author: Fred Pratt Green Hymnal: The United Methodist Hymnal #660 (1989) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Topics: Church Anniversaries; Church Anniversaries First Line: God is here! As we you people Lyrics: 1 God is here! As we your people
meet to offer praise and prayer,
may we find in fuller measure
what it is in Christ we share.
Here, as in the world around us,
all our varied skills and arts
wait the coming of the Spirit
into open minds and hearts.
2 Here are symbols to remind us
of our lifelong need of grace;
here are table, font, and pulpit;
here the cross has central place.
Here in honesty of preaching,
here in silence, as in speech,
here, in newness and renewal,
God the Spirit comes to each.
3 Here our children find a welcome
in the Shepherd's flock and fold;
here as bread and wine are taken,
Christ sustains us, as of old.
Here the servants of the Servant
seek in worship to explore
what it means in daily living
to believe and to adore.
4 Lord of all, of church and kingdom,
in an age of change and doubt
keep us faithful to the gospel;
help us work your purpose out.
Here, in this day's dedication,
all we have to give, receive;
we, who cannot live without you,
we adore you! We believe!
Languages: English Tune Title: ABBOT'S LEIGH
God Is Here
When in Our Music God Is Glorified
Author: Fred Pratt Green Hymnal: The United Methodist Hymnal #68 (1989) Meter: 10.10.10 with alleluias Topics: Church Anniversaries; Church Anniversaries Lyrics: 1 When in our music God is glorified,
and adoration leaves no room for pride,
it is as though the whole creation cried
Alleluia!
2 How often, making music, we have found
a new dimension in the world of sound,
as worship moved us to a more profound
Alleluia!
3 So has the church in liturgy and song,
in faith and love, through centuries of wrong,
borne witness to the truth in every tongue,
Alleluia!
4 And did not Jesus sing a psalm that night
when utmost evil strove against the light?
Then let us sing, for whom he won the fight:
Alleluia!
5 Let every instrument be tuned for praise!
Let all rejoice who have a voice to raise!
And may God give us faith to sing always
Alleluia!
Scripture: Mark 14:26 Languages: English Tune Title: ENGELBERG
When in Our Music God Is Glorified
Now the Silence
Author: Jaroslav J. Vajda Hymnal: The United Methodist Hymnal #619 (1989) Meter: Irregular Topics: Church Anniversaries; Church Anniversaries First Line: Now the silence Now the peace Lyrics: Now the silence
Now the peace
Now the empty hands uplifted
Now the kneeling
Now the plea
Now the Father's arms in welcome
Now the hearing
Now the power
Now the vessel brimmed for pouring
Now the body
Now the blood
Now the joyful celebration
Now the wedding
Now the songs
Now the heart forgiven leaping
Now the Spirit's visitation
Now the Son's epiphany
Now the Father's blessing
Now
Now
Now Languages: English Tune Title: NOW
Now the Silence
For Years on Years of Matchless Grace
Author: Werner H. Franzmann, b. 1905 Hymnal: Christian Worship (1993) #621 (1993) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Church Anniversary; Church Anniversary First Line: For the years on years of matchless grace Languages: English Tune Title: FOX VALLEY
For Years on Years of Matchless Grace
For Many Years, O God of Grace
Author: William M. Czamanske, 1873-1964 Hymnal: Christian Worship (1993) #622 (1993) Meter: 8.8.7.8.8.7.2.2.4.4.4.8 Topics: Church Anniversary; Church Anniversary Languages: English Tune Title: WIE SCHÖN LEUCHTET
For Many Years, O God of Grace
God of the Ages
Author: Daniel C. Roberts Hymnal: The United Methodist Hymnal #698 (1989) Meter: 10.10.10.10 Topics: Church Anniversaries; Church Anniversaries First Line: God of the ages, whose almighty hand Lyrics: 1. God of the ages, whose almighty hand
leads forth in beauty all the starry band
of shining worlds in splendor through the skies,
our grateful songs before thy throne arise.
2. Thy love divine hath led us in the past;
in this free land with thee our lot is cast;
be thou our ruler, guardian, guide, and stay,
thy Word our law, thy paths our chosen way.
3. From war's alarms, from deadly pestilence,
be thy strong arm our ever sure defense;
thy true religion in our hearts increase;
thy bounteous goodness nourish us in peace.
4. Refresh thy people on their toilsome way;
lead us from night to never-ending day;
fill all our lives with love and grace divine,
and glory, laud, and praise be ever thine.
Languages: English Tune Title: NATIONAL HYMN
God of the Ages
God the Father, Son, and Spirit
Author: W. Gustave Polack. 1890-1950 Hymnal: Christian Worship (1993) #623 (1993) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Topics: Church Anniversary; Church Anniversary Languages: English Tune Title: ST. HILARY
God the Father, Son, and Spirit
To Build A Church with Vision
Author: Mary R. Bittner Hymnal: Water from the Rock #p.28 (2004) Topics: Church Anniversary First Line: To build a church with vision,
To Build A Church with Vision
Come, O Spirit, Dwell Among Us
Author: Janie Alford Hymnal: Voices United #198 (1996) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Topics: Church Anniversaries Lyrics: 1 Come, O Spirit, dwell among us,
come with pentecostal power;
give the church a stronger vision,
help us face each crucial hour.
Built upon a firm foundation,
Jesus Christ, the cornerstone,
still the church is called to mission
that God's love shall be made known.
2 We would raise our hallelujahs
for the grace of yesteryears;
for tomorrow's unknown pathway,
hear, O God, our humble prayers.
In the church's pilgrim journey
you have led us all the way,
still in presence move before us,
fire by night and cloud by day.
3 Come, O Spirit, dwell among us;
give us words of fire and flame.
Help our feeble lips to praise you,
glorify your holy name.
God, all holy, Son and Spirit,
three in one: what mystery!
We would sing our loud hosannas
now and through eternity. Languages: English Tune Title: EBENEZER
Come, O Spirit, Dwell Among Us
O Breath of Life
Author: Elizabeth A. P. Head Hymnal: Voices United #202 (1996) Meter: 9.8.9.8 Topics: Church Anniversaries First Line: O Breath of life, come sweeping through us Lyrics: 1 O Breath of life, come sweeping through us,
revive your church with life and power;
O Breath of life, come, cleanse, renew us,
and fit your church to meet this hour.
2 O Wind of God, come bend us, break us,
till humbly we confess our need;
then, in your tenderness remake us,
revive, restore -- for this we plead.
3 O Breath of love, come breathe within us,
renewing thought and will and heart;
come, love of Christ, afresh to win us,
revive your church in every part. Languages: English Tune Title: SPIRITUS VITAE
O Breath of Life
The Church's One Foundation
Author: Samuel J. Stone, 1839-1900 Hymnal: Lutheran Worship #289 (1982) Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6 Topics: Church Anniversary Lyrics: 1 The Church’s one foundation
Is Jesus Christ, her Lord;
She is his new creation
By water and the Word.
From heav'n He came and sought her
To be his holy bride;
With his own blood he bought her,
And for her life he died.
2 Elect from every nation,
Yet one o’er all the earth;
Her charter of salvation:
One Lord, one faith, one birth.
One holy name she blesses,
Partakes one holy food,
And to one hope she presses
With ev'ry grace endued.
3 Through toil and tribulation
And tumult of her war
She waits the consummation
Of peace forevermore
Till with the vision glorious
Her longing eyes are blest,
And the great Church victorious
Shall be the Church at rest.
4 Yet she on earth has union
With God, the Three in One,
And mystic sweet communion
With those whose rest is won.
O blessed heav'nly chorus!
Lord, save us be your grace
That we, like saints before us,
May see you face to face. Languages: English Tune Title: AURELIA
The Church's One Foundation
Renew Your Church
Author: Kenneth L. Cober Hymnal: The New Century Hymnal #311 (1995) Meter: 10.6.10.6.8.8.8.6 Topics: Church Anniversaries and Dedications First Line: Renew your church, its ministries restore Scripture: Luke 11:1-4 Languages: English Tune Title: ALL IS WELL
Renew Your Church
Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation
Author: John Mason Neale Hymnal: Voices United #325 (1996) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Topics: Church Anniversaries Lyrics: 1 Christ is made the sure foundation,
Christ the head and cornerstone,
chosen of the Lord, and precious,
binding all the church in one;
holy Zion's help for ever,
and its confidence alone.
2 To this temple where we call you,
come, O Lord of Hosts, today;
with your faithful loving-kindness
hear your servants as they pray,
and your fullest benediction
shed within its walls alway.
3 Here bestow on all your servants
what they ask of you to gain;
what they gain from you for ever
with the blessèd to retain,
and hereafter in your glory
evermore with you to reign.
4 Laud and honour to the Father,
laud and honour to the Son,
laud and honour to the Spirit,
ever three and ever one,
one in mighty, and one in glory,
while unending ages run. Languages: English Tune Title: WESTMINSTER ABBEY
Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation
The Church's One Foundation
Author: Samuel John Stone; Laurence Hull Stookey; Fernard Barth Hymnal: Voices United #331 (1996) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Topics: Church Anniversaries First Line: The church's one foundation (L’église universelle) Languages: English Tune Title: AURELIA
The Church's One Foundation
The Church's One Foundation
Author: Samuel John Stone Hymnal: Voices United #332 (1996) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Topics: Church Anniversaries Lyrics: 1 The Church's one foundation
is Jesus Christ her Lord;
she is his new creation
by water and the word:
from heaven he came and sought her
to be his holy bride;
with his own blood he bought her,
and for her life he died.
2 Elect from every nation,
yet one o'er all the earth,
her charter of salvation,
one Lord, one faith, one birth;
one holy name she blesses,
partakes one holy food,
and to one hope she presses,
with every grace endued.
3 'Mid toil and tribulation,
and tumult of her war
she waits the consummation
of peace for evermore;
till with the vision glorious
her longing eyes are blessed,
and the great Church victorious
shall be the Church at rest.
4 Yet she on earth hath union
with God, the Three in one,
and mystic sweet communion
with those whose rest is won.
O happy ones and holy!
Lord, give us grace that we
like them, the meek and lowly,
on high may dwell with thee. Languages: English Tune Title: AURELIA
The Church's One Foundation
One holy Church of God appears
Author: Rev. Samuel Longfellow Hymnal: The Hymnal #335 (1950) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: The Church and the Sacraments The Church; Anniversaries; Christ Founder of the Church; Discipleship and Service; Fellowship; Zion Lyrics: 1 One holy Church of God appears
Through every age and race,
Unwasted by the lapse of years,
Unchanged by changing place.
2 From oldest time, on farthest shores,
Beneath the pine or palm,
One unseen Presence she adores,
With silence, or with psalm.
3 The truth is her prophetic gift,
The soul her sacred page;
And feet on mercy’s errands swift
Do make her pilgrimage.
4 O living Church, thine errand speed,
Fulfill thy task sublime;
With Bread of life earth’s hungers feed;
Redeem the evil time!
Amen. Tune Title: ST. JAMES
One holy Church of God appears
Built on a Rock
Author: Nikolai F. S. Grundtvig, 1783-1872; Carl Doving, 1867-1937 Hymnal: Lutheran Book of Worship #365 (1978) Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8 Topics: Church Anniversary First Line: Built on a rock the Church shall stand Languages: English Tune Title: KIRKEN DEN ER ET GAMMELT HUS
Built on a Rock
They Did Not Build in Vain
Author: Alan Luff Hymnal: The New Century Hymnal #373 (1995) Meter: 6.6.8.4 D Topics: Church Anniversaries and Dedications Lyrics: 1 They did not build in vain who founded here a church
as witness to God's love amid a world of pain;
They built upon the rock that is the risen Christ,
the one foundation laid, that stands each earthly shock.
2 Those who have loved this place, a cloud of witnesses,
surround and urge us on as we now run our race;
Though the horizon's bend conceals the way ahead,
the footprints on the road show Christ waits at the end;
3 In every place our world is storm and tempest tossed,
the flames of fear and hate are evil's flags unfurled;
Yet still the Spirit's power in wind and fire of love
pours gifts upon the church for service in this hour.
4 Here is our meeting place where doubt finds grounds of faith,
where hurt finds healing love, our penitence your grace;
Where God in Trinity is bridge from death to life,
from sin to holiness, time to eternity. Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2 Languages: English Tune Title: LEONI
They Did Not Build in Vain
The Church's One Foundation
Author: Samuel J. Stone Hymnal: The New Century Hymnal #386 (1995) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Topics: Church Anniversaries and Dedications Lyrics: 1 The church’s one foundation is Jesus Christ our Lord;
we are Christ's new creation by water and the word;
From heaven Christ came and sought us in love to set us free;
with precious blood Christ bought us for all eternity.
2 Elect from every nation, yet one o’er all the earth,
one charter of salvation, one God, one faith, one birth,
One name together blessing, one holy food we share,
to one hope we are pressing, at one in work and prayer.
3 'Mid toil and tribulation, and tumult of our war,
we wait the consummation of peace forevermore,
Till with the vision glorious, our longing eyes are blessed,
and the great church victorious shall be the church at rest.
4 Yet we on earth have union with God, the Three-in-One,
and mystic sweet communion with those whose rest is won.
O happy ones and holy! God, give us grace that we,
like them, the meek and lowly, may live eternally. Scripture: Ephesians 2:13-22 Languages: English Tune Title: AURELIA
The Church's One Foundation
God Is Here
Author: Fred Pratt Green Hymnal: Voices United #389 (1996) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Topics: Church Anniversaries First Line: God is here! As we your people Lyrics: 1 God is here! As we your people
meet to offer praise and prayer,
may we find in fuller measure
what it is in Christ we share.
Here, as in the world around us,
all our varied skills and arts
wait the coming of the Spirit
into open minds and hearts.
2 Here are symbols to remind us
of our lifelong need of grace;
here are table, font, and pulpit;
here the cross has central place.
Here in honesty of preaching,
here in silence, as in speech,
here, in newness and renewal,
God the Spirit comes to each.
3 Here our children find a welcome
in the Shepherd's flock and fold;
here as bread and wine are taken,
Christ sustains us, as of old.
Here the servants of the Servant
seek in worship to explore
what it means in daily living
to believe and to adore.
4 God of all, of church and kingdom,
in an age of change and doubt
keep us faithful to the gospel;
help us work your purpose out.
Here, in this day's dedication,
all we have to give, receive;
we, who cannot live without you,
we adore you! We believe! Languages: English Tune Title: BLAENWERN
God Is Here
The Church's One Foundation
Author: Samuel John Stone Hymnal: Rejoice in the Lord #394 (1985) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Topics: Church Anniversaries and Dedications Lyrics: 1 The church's one foundation
is Jesus Christ her Lord;
she is his new creation
by water 'he came and sought her
to be his holy bride;
with his own blood he bought her,
and for her life he died.
2 Elect from ev'ry nation,
yet one o'er all the earth,
her charter of salvation,
"One Lord, one faith, one birth!"
One holy name she blesses,
partakes one holy food,
and to one hope she presses,
with ev'ry grace endued.
3 Though with a scornful wonder
men see her sore oppress'd,
by schisms rent asunder,
by heresies distress'd;
yet saints their watch are keeping,
their cry goes up, "How long?"
And soon the night of weeping
shall be the morn of song.
4 'Mid toil and tribulation,
and tumult of her war
she waits the consummation
of peace for evermore,
till with the vision glorious
her longing eyes are blest,
and the great church victorious
shall be the church at rest.
5 Yet she on earth hath union
with God, the Three-in-One,
and mystic sweet communion
with those whose rest is won;
O happy ones and holy,
Lord, give us grace that we,
like them, the meek and lowly,
on high may dwell with thee.
Scripture: Psalm 30:5 Languages: English Tune Title: AURELIA
The Church's One Foundation
We Come to You, Our Father
Author: Clement E. Semper Hymnal: Moravian Book of Worship #433 (1995) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Topics: Church--Anniversary Lyrics: 1 We come to you, our Father,
with thoughts of thanks and praise,
for your abundant mercy,
and all your love and grace;
we praise you for your goodness
and for your loving care,
for daily showers of blessing,
for answers to our prayers.
2 This church has felt your blessing
for lo, these many years;
your Spirit's gracious leading
through all its joys and tears;
we join with those before us
in holding high the cross.
O use us, Lord and Master,
whate'er may the cost.
3 And now, O God, our Father,
we pledge ourselves anew
by work and prayer and worship
to serve your kingdom too.
With grateful hearts we praise you
and pray, O Lord, that we
who are your church at present,
may serve you faithfully. Scripture: Psalm 122 Languages: English Tune Title: AURELIA
We Come to You, Our Father
We Have Received Christ Jesus
Author: John T. Hicks Hymnal: Moravian Book of Worship #434 (1995) Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.8.8.8.4 Topics: Church--Anniversary Scripture: Colossians 2:6-7 Languages: English Tune Title: WESTMINSTER, MADISON
We Have Received Christ Jesus
We Build with Mortar, Brick, and Wood
Author: Ralph E. Freeman Hymnal: Moravian Book of Worship #440 (1995) Meter: 8.8.8.8 D Topics: Church--Anniversary Scripture: Ezra 3:8-13 Languages: English Tune Title: JORDAN
We Build with Mortar, Brick, and Wood
The Church's One Foundation
Author: Samuel John Stone Hymnal: Moravian Book of Worship #511 (1995) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Topics: Church--Anniversary Lyrics: 1 The church’s one foundation
is Jesus Christ, her Lord;
she is his new creation
by water and the word.
from heav'n he came and sought her
to be his holy bride;
with his own blood he bought her,
and for her life he died.
2 Elect from ev'ry nation,
yet one o’er all the earth,
her charter of salvation:
one Lord, one faith, one birth;
one holy name she blesses,
partakes one holy food,
and to one hope she presses
with ev'ry grace endued.
3 'Mid toil and tribulation,
and tumult of her war,
she waits the consummation
of peace forevermore;
till with the vision glorious
longing eyes are blessed,
and the great church victorious
shall be the church at rest.
4 Yet she on earth has union
with God the Three in One,
and mystic sweet communion
with those whose rest is won:
O blessed heav'nly chorus!
Lord, save us by your grace
that we, like saints before us,
may see you face to face. Scripture: Matthew 21:42 Languages: English Tune Title: AURELIA
The Church's One Foundation
Now Let Us All, in Hymns of Praise
Author: Fred Pratt Green Hymnal: The New Century Hymnal #529 (1995) Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Topics: Church Anniversaries and Dedications Lyrics: 1 Now let us all, in hymns of praise,
bear witness with one voice
To God’s redeeming work in Christ,
and bid the world rejoice.
Today we call to mind the things
that time cannot erode:
what God, Creator of the world,
is doing for our good.
2 What changes, challenges, and tests
the church of Christ survives!
How rich the records left to us
of dedicated lives!
Still must the church proclaim to all,
that now, and evermore,
the house of God is open house,
and Christ the Open Door.
3 Of all our labors who can say
what harvest there shall be,
when time, that limits and distorts,
becomes eternity?
Then shall our hymns, rehearsed below,
be perfect praise above,
as, face to face, we fully know
what this means: God is love! Languages: English Tune Title: OPEN DOOR
Now Let Us All, in Hymns of Praise
When in Our Music God Is Glorified
Author: Fred Pratt Green Hymnal: Voices United #533 (1996) Meter: 10.10.10 with refrain Topics: Church Anniversaries Lyrics: 1 When, in our music, God is glorified,
and adoration leaves no room for pride,
it is as though the whole creation cried
Hallelujah!
2 How often, making music, we have found
a new dimension in the world of sound,
as worship moved us to a more profound
Hallelujah!
3 So has the church in liturgy and song,
in faith and love, through centuries of wrong,
borne witness to the truth in every tongue,
Hallelujah!
4 And did not Jesus sing a psalm that night
when utmost evil strove against the light?
Then let us sing, for whom he won the fight:
Hallelujah!
5 Let every instrument be tuned for praise!
Let all rejoice who have a voice to raise!
And may God give us faith to sing always
Hallelujah! Tune Title: ENGELBERG
When in Our Music God Is Glorified
The Church's One Foundation
Author: Samuel J. Stone; Laurence Hull Stookey Hymnal: The United Methodist Hymnal #546b (1989) Topics: Church Anniversaries Languages: English Tune Title: AURELIA
The Church's One Foundation
God Is Here
Author: Fred Pratt Green Hymnal: Moravian Book of Worship #564 (1995) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Topics: Church--Anniversary First Line: God is here! As we your people Lyrics: 1 God is here! As we your people
meet to offer praise and prayer,
may we find in fuller measure
what it is in Christ we share.
Here, as in the world around us,
all our varied skills and arts
wait the coming of the Spirit
into open minds and hearts.
2 Here are symbols to remind us
of our lifelong need of grace;
here are table, font, and pulpit;
here the cross has central place.
Here in honesty of preaching,
here in silence, as in speech,
here, in newness and renewal,
God the Spirit comes to each.
3 Here our children find a welcome
in the shepherd's flock and fold;
here, as bread and wine are taken,
Christ sustains us, as of old.
Here the servants of the Servant
seek in worship to explore
what it means in daily living
to believe and to adore.
4 Lord of all, of church and kingdom,
in an age of change and doubt,
keep us faithful to the gospel;
help us work Your purpose out.
Here, in this day's dedication,
all we have to give, receive:
we, who cannot live without you,
we adore you! We believe!
Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-24 Languages: English Tune Title: ABBOT'S LEIGH
God Is Here
The Church of Christ in Every Age
Author: Fred Pratt Green Hymnal: Voices United #601 (1996) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Church Anniversaries Lyrics: 1 The church of Christ, in every age,
beset by change but Spirit led,
must claim and test its heritage
and keep on rising from the dead.
2 Across the world, across the street
the victims of injustice cry
for shelter and for bread to eat,
and never live until they die.
3 Then let the servant church arise,
a caring church that longs to be
a partner in Christ's sacrifice,
and clothed in Christ's humanity.
4 For Christ alone, whose blood was shed,
can cure the fever in our blood,
and teach us how to share our bread
and feed the starving multitude.
5 We have no mission but to serve
in full obedience to our Lord:
to care for all without reserve
and spread Christ's liberating word. Languages: English Tune Title: CHURCH TRIUMPHANT
The Church of Christ in Every Age
God Renew Us by Your Spirit!
Author: John A. Dalles Hymnal: Moravian Book of Worship #632 (1995) Meter: 8.7.8.7 Topics: Church--Anniversary Scripture: Psalm 69:32 Languages: English Tune Title: RESTORATION
God Renew Us by Your Spirit!
How Firm a Foundation
Author: "K" Hymnal: Voices United #660 (1996) Meter: 11.11.11.11 Topics: Church Anniversaries First Line: How firm a foundation, you servants of God Lyrics: 1 How firm a foundation, you servants of God,
is laid for your faith in his excellent word!
What more can be said than to you has been said,
to you who for refuge to Jesus have fled?
2 "Fear not, I am with you; O be not dismayed!
For I am your God and will still give you aid;
I'll strengthen and help you, and cause you to stand,
upheld by my righteous omnipotent hand.
3 "When through the deep waters I call you to go,
the rivers of sorrow shall not overflow;
for I will be with you, your troubles to bless,
and sanctify to you your deepest distress.
4 "When through fiery trials your pathway shall lie,
my grace, all-sufficient, shall be your supply:
the flame shall not hurt you, I only design
your dross to consume, and your gold to refine.
5 "The soul that on Jesus has leaned for repose
I will not -- I will not desert to his foes;
that soul, though all hell should endeavour to shake,
I'll never -- no, never -- no, never forsake!" Languages: English Tune Title: ST DENIO
How Firm a Foundation
God of Grace and God of Glory
Author: Harry Emerson Fosdick Hymnal: Voices United #686 (1996) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Topics: Church Anniversaries Lyrics: 1 God of grace and God of glory,
on your people pour your power;
now fulfil your church’s story;
bring its bud to glorious flower.
Grant us wisdom, grant us courage,
for the facing of this hour.
2 Lo, the hosts of evil round us
scorn your Christ, assail your ways;
fears and doubts too long have bound us;
free our hearts to work and praise.
Grant us wisdom, grant us courage,
for the living of these days.
3 Cure your children’s warring madness,
bend our pride to your control;
shame our wanton selfish gladness,
rich in goods and poor in soul.
Grant us wisdom, grant us courage,
lest we miss your kingdom's goal.
4 Set our feet on lofty places;
gird our lives that they may be
armoured with all Christ-like graces,
pledged to set all captives free.
Grant us wisdom, grant us courage,
that we fail not them nor thee. Languages: English Tune Title: RHUDDLAN
God of Grace and God of Glory
The Church's One Foundation
Author: Samuel J. Stone, 1839-1900 Hymnal: Gather (3rd ed.) #742 (2011) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Topics: Dedication of a Church; Anniversaries; Church; Communion of Saints; Diversity; Ecuminism; Faith; Grace; Heaven; Jesus Christ; Kingdom/Reign of God; New Creation; Peace; Redemption; Saints; Second Coming; Trinity; Unity Scripture: Psalm 118:22 Languages: English Tune Title: AURELIA
The Church's One Foundation
Today in Celebration
Author: Mary R. Bittner Hymnal: Water from the Rock #p.30 (2004) Topics: Church Anniversary First Line: Today in celebration we sing a joyful song Scripture: Isaiah 40:31
Today in Celebration
Come, Praise God for Faithful People
Author: Mary Nelson Keithahn Hymnal: The Song Lingers On #3 (2003) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Topics: Church Anniversary Ministry of the heart Lyrics: Come, praise God for faithful peoplelong ago whose hearts were stirredwith a passion for the gospeland a zeal to preach the Word.Praise God that the church they foundedbreathes with life and hope today,offering us a faith that's groundedin Christ's holy, loving way.Sing God's praises for the visionof the pure and good in heartwho embraced the church's missionand rejoiced to do their part.Praise God that their keen discerningof the work that faith demandswakes in us a heartfelt yearningto obey what love commands.Celebrate the shepherds caringfor the flock within their fold,and with strangers, gladly sharing,men and women, young and old.Praise God that their joy in givingof themselves, despite the cost,heartens us for thankful livingand to bear another's cross.Come, then lift your hearts and voicesin glad praise, for we belongto a people that rejoicesin love's story and its song.Praise God who sent Christ to save us,and the faithful work begun.Praise the gifts the Spirit gave us.Praise our God, the Three in One. Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17 Tune Title: WINCHESER NOW
Come, Praise God for Faithful People
God of Every Generation
Author: Mary Nelson Keithahn Hymnal: The Song Lingers On #10 (2003) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Topics: Church Anniversary Inclusive community First Line: God of every generation, Lyrics: God of every generation,past and present, yet to come,Jesus Christ our Friend and Savior,Spirit holy, Three in One,Love eternal, loyal Presence,Source of faith that we embrace, we rejoice that you have called usto be agents of your grace.As you led the saints before uswho built up the church we know,guide us in our sacred mission,make us faithful, help us grow.Let our worship and our teaching,music that we sing and play,all proclaim the love of Jesus,and the Gospel for today.Bless us in our life together,men and women, young and old,friendly neighbors, lonely strangers,weak and weary, brave and bold.As we seek to follow Jesus,side by side and hand in hand,gift us with your Holy Spirit,help us live by love's command.When we leave this house of worship,may we each go out to serve,treating all we meet with justice,and respect that they deserve.In the poor, outcast, and needy,may we see our Savior's face,and with kindness, hope, and friendship,gather them in love's embrace. Scripture: Ephesians 2:19-22 Tune Title: WAUWATOSA
God of Every Generation
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