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God of Our Fathers
Author: Daniel C. Roberts Hymnal: The Worshiping Church #419 (1990) Meter: 10.10.10.10 Topics: God in Society National Life First Line: God of our fathers, whose almighty hand Lyrics: 1 God of our fathers, 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 by 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. Scripture: Psalm 19:1 Languages: English Tune Title: NATIONAL HYMN
God of Our Fathers
It Is God Who Holds the Nations
Author: Fred Pratt Green Hymnal: The Worshiping Church #415 (1990) Topics: God in Society National Life First Line: It is God who holds the nations in the hollow of his hand Scripture: 1 Samuel 7:12 Languages: English
It Is God Who Holds the Nations
O God of Every Nation
Author: William W. Reid, Jr. Hymnal: The Worshiping Church #422 (1990) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Topics: God in Society National Life Lyrics: 1 O God of every nation,
of every race and land,
redeem the whole creation
with your almighty hand;
where hate and fear divide us
and bitter threats are hurled,
in love and mercy guide us,
and heal our strife-torn world.
2 From search for wealth and power
and scorn of truth and right,
from trust in bombs that shower
destruction through the night,
from pride of race and nation
and blindness to your way,
deliver every nation,
eternal God, we pray!
3 Lord, strengthen all who labor
that we may find release
from fear of rattling saber,
from dread of war's increase.
When hope and courage falter,
Lord, let your voice be heard;
with faith that none can alter,
your servants undergird.
4 Keep bright in us the vision
of days when war shall cease,
when hatred and division
give way to love and peace,
till dawns the morning glorious
when truth and justice reign,
and Christ shall rule victorious
o'er all the world's domain. Scripture: Psalm 67:3 Languages: English Tune Title: LLANGLOFFAN
O God of Every Nation
Forth in Your Name, O Lord, I Go
Author: Charles Wesley Hymnal: The Worshiping Church #397 (1990) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: God in Society Work and Leisure Lyrics: 1 Forth in your name, O Lord, I go
my daily labor to pursue;
you,Lord, alone I choose to know
in all I think or speak or do.
2 The task your wisdom has assigned
here let me cheerfully fulfill;
in all my work your presence find
and prove your good and perfect will.
3 You I would set at my right hand,
whose eyes my inmost secrets view,
and labor on at your command
and offer all my work to you.
4 Help me to bear your easy yoke,
and every moment watch and pray;
and still to things eternal look
and hasten to that glorious day.
5 Gladly for you may I employ
all that your generous grace has given
and run my earthly course with joy,
and closely walk with you to heaven.
Scripture: Psalm 139:1-4 Languages: English Tune Title: DANIEL
Forth in Your Name, O Lord, I Go
O God, Whose Will Is Life and Good
Author: Hardwicke D. Rawnsley Hymnal: The Worshiping Church #413 (1990) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: God in Society Sickness and Healing Lyrics: 1 O God, whose will is life and good
for all of mortal breath,
unite in bonds of servanthood
all those who strive with death.
2 Make strong their hands and hearts and wills
to drive disease afar,
to strive against the body's ills
and wage your healing war.
3 By healing of the sick and blind,
Christ's mercy they proclaim,
make known the great Physician's mind,
affirm the Savior's name.
4 Before them set your gracious will,
that they, with heart and soul,
to you may consecrate their skill
and make the sufferer whole. Scripture: Acts 3:6 Languages: English Tune Title: CRIMOND
O God, Whose Will Is Life and Good
Mine Eyes have Seen the Glory
Author: Julia Ward Howe Hymnal: The Worshiping Church #416 (1990) Meter: 15.15.15.6 ith refrain Topics: God in Society National Life First Line: Mine eyes have seen the glory of the coming of the Lord Refrain First Line: Glory, glory, hallelujah Lyrics: 1 Mine eyes have seen the glory
of the coming of the Lord;
he is trampling out the vintage
where the grapes of wrath are stored;
he hath loosed the fateful lightning
of his terrible swift sword;
his truth is marching on.
Refrain:
Glory! glory, hallelujah!
Glory! glory, hallelujah!
Glory! glory, hallelujah!
Our God is marching on.
2 I have seen him in the watchfires
of a hundred circling camps;
they have builded him an altar
in the evening dews and damps;
I can read his righteous sentence
by the dim and flaring lamps;
his day is marching on. [Refrain]
3 He has sounded forth the trumpet
that shall never call retreat;
he is sifting out the hearts of men
before his judgment seat;
O be swift, my soul, to answer him!
Be jubilant, my feet!
Our God is marching on. [Refrain]
4 In the beauty of the lilies
Christ was born across the sea,
with a glory in his bosom
that transfigures you and me;
as he died to make men holy,
let us live to make men free,
while God is marching on. [Refrain]
Scripture: Psalm 76:12 Languages: English Tune Title: BATTLE HYMN
Mine Eyes have Seen the Glory
America, the Beautiful
Author: Katharine L. Bates Hymnal: The Worshiping Church #418 (1990) Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Topics: God in Society National Life First Line: O beautiful for spacious skies Lyrics: 1 O beautiful for spacious skies,
for amber waves of grain,
for purple mountain majesties
above the fruited plain!
America! America!
God shed his grace on thee,
and crown thy good with brotherhood
from sea to shining sea!
2 O beautiful for pilgrim feet,
whose stern, impassioned stress
a thoroughfare for freedom beat
across the wilderness!
America! America!
God mend thine every flaw,
confirm thy soul in self-control,
thy liberty in law!
3 O beautiful for heroes proved
in liberating strife,
who more than self their country loved,
and mercy more than life!
America! America!
May God thy gold refine,
till all success be nobleness.
and every gain divine!
4 O beautiful for patriot dream
that sees beyond the years
thine alabaster cities gleam,
undimmed by human tears!
America! America!
God shed his grace on thee,
and crown thy good with brotherhood
from sea to shining sea! Scripture: Psalm 33:12 Languages: English Tune Title: MATERNA
America, the Beautiful
God Bless Our Native Land
Author: Siegfried A. Mahlmann; Charles T. Brooks; John S. Dwight Hymnal: The Worshiping Church #421 (1990) Topics: God in Society National Life Scripture: Psalm 33:12 Languages: English
God Bless Our Native Land
My Country, 'Tis of Thee
Author: Samuel F. Smith Hymnal: The Worshiping Church #417 (1990) Meter: 6.6.4.6.6.6.4 Topics: God in Society National Life First Line: My country 'tis of thee Lyrics: 1 My country,' tis of thee,
sweet land of liberty, of thee I sing:
land where my fathers died,
land of the pilgrims' pride,
from every mountainside let freedom ring!
2 My native country, thee,
land of the noble free, thy name I love;
I love thy rocks and rills,
thy woods and templed hills;
my heart with rapture thrills like that above.
3 Let music swell the breeze,
and ring from all the trees sweet freedom's song;
let mortal tongues awake,
let all that breathe partake;
let rocks their silence break, the sound prolong.
4 Our fathers' God, to thee,
Author of liberty, to thee we sing:
long may our land be bright
with freedom's holy light;
protect us by thy might, great God, our King!
Scripture: Psalm 33:12 Languages: English Tune Title: AMERICA
My Country, 'Tis of Thee
The Star-Spangled Banner
Author: Francis Scott Key Hymnal: The Worshiping Church #423 (1990) Meter: Irregular Topics: God in Society National Life First Line: O say, can you see Lyrics: 1 O say, can you see, by the dawn's early light,
what so proudly we hailed at the twilight's last gleaming,
whose broad stripes and bright starst through the perilous fight,
o'er the ramparts we watched, were so gallantly streaming?
And the rockets' red glare, the bombs bursting in air,
gave proof through the night that our flag was still there.
O say, does that star-spangled banner yet wave
o'er the land of the free and the home of the brave?
2 O thus be it ever, when free men shall stand
between their loved homes and the war's desolation!
Blest with victory and peace, may the heaven-rescued land
praise the Power that hath made and preserved us a nation!
Then conquer we must, when our cause it is just,
and this be our motto: "In God is our trust!"
And the star-spangled banner in triumph shall wave
o'er the land of the free and the home of the brave!
Scripture: Job 12:23 Languages: English Tune Title: STAR-SPANGLED BANNER
The Star-Spangled Banner
Here, Master, in This Quiet Place
Author: Fred Pratt Green Hymnal: The Worshiping Church #408 (1990) Topics: God in Society Sickness and Healing First Line: Here, Master, in this quiet place, where anyone may kneel Scripture: Matthew 7:11 Languages: English
Here, Master, in This Quiet Place
Your Hands, O Lord, in Days of Old
Author: Edward H. Plumptre Hymnal: The Worshiping Church #409 (1990) Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Topics: God in Society Sickness and Healing Lyrics: 1 Your hands, O Lord, in days of old
were strong to heal and save;
they triumphed over pain and death,
o'er darkness and the grave.
To you they went, the blind, the mute,
the palsied and the lame,
the leper set apart and shunned,
the sick and those in shame.
2 And then your touch brought life and health,
gave speech and strength and sight;
and youth renewed, with health restored,
claimed you, the Lord of light.
And so, O Lord, be near to bless,
almighty now as then,
in every street, in every home,
in every troubled friend.
3 O be our mighty healer still,
O Lord of life and death;
restore and strengthen, soothe and bless
with your almighty breath.
On hands that work and eyes that see,
your healing wisdom pour,
that whole and sick and weak and strong
may praise you evermore. Scripture: Matthew 11:5 Languages: English Tune Title: ST. MICHAEL'S
Your Hands, O Lord, in Days of Old
How Clear Is Our Vocation, Lord
Author: Fred Pratt Green Hymnal: The Worshiping Church #395 (1990) Meter: 8.6.7.7.6.6 Topics: God in Society Work and Leisure Lyrics: 1 How clear is our vocation, Lord,
when once we heed your call:
to live according to your word,
and daily learn, refreshed, restored
that you are Lord of all,
and will not let us fall.
2 But if, forgetful, we should find
your yoke is hard to bear,
if worldly pressures fray the mind,
and love itself cannot unwind
its tangled skein of care:
our inward life repair.
3 We marvel how your saints become
in hindrances more sure;
whose joyful virtues put to shame
the casual way we wear your name,
and by our faults obscure
your power to cleanse and cure.
4 In what you give us, Lord, to do,
together or alone,
in old routines or ventures new,
may we not cease to look to you,
the cross you hung upon--
all you endeavored done. Scripture: Matthew 11:3 Languages: English Tune Title: REPTON
How Clear Is Our Vocation, Lord
Lord of All Leisure Time
Author: Bryan Jeffery Leech Hymnal: The Worshiping Church #398 (1990) Meter: 6.6.8.6 D Topics: God in Society Work and Leisure Lyrics: 1 Lord of all leisure time,
we set a time apart
within the rhythm of each week
to cultivate the heart;
for you have said, "Be still, and in my presence
find the ecstasy of worshiping
with soul and strength and mind."
2 Lord of all leisure time,
we give this time to you,
that we may choose relaxing ways
our spirits to renew,
for in your providence you order us to rest.
Teach us to balance work with play
that we may live unstressed.
3 Lord of all leisure time,
be Lord of all we do.
May tasteless and unholy things
not lure our hearts from you.
O give us sense to choose delights
that lead to joy,
for you have clearly marked as sin
all pleasures that destroy.
4 Lord of all leisure time,
of all that's true and good,
who formed the best within your world
that we may be renewed;
help us to draw from you,
as from a parent's hand,
a new supply of freshening grace
for this the day you've planned. Scripture: Mark 6:31 Languages: English Tune Title: LEISURE TIME
Lord of All Leisure Time
Heal Us, Immanuel, Hear Our Prayer
Author: William Cowper Hymnal: The Worshiping Church #411 (1990) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: God in Society Sickness and Healing Lyrics: 1 Heal us, Emmanuel, hear our prayer;
we wait to feel your touch;
deep-wounded souls to you repair,
and, Savior, we are such.
2 Our faith is feeble, we confess;
we faintly trust your word;
but will you pity us the less?
Be that far from you, Lord!
3 Remember him who once applied
with trembling for relief;
"Lord, I believe," with tears he cried;
"O help my unbelief!"
4 She, too, who touched you in the press,
and healing virtue stole,
was answered, "Daughter, go in peace:
your faith hath made you whole."
5 Like her, with hopes and fears we come
to touch you if we may;
O send us not despairing home;
send none unhealed away.
Languages: English Tune Title: BEATITUDO
Heal Us, Immanuel, Hear Our Prayer
Jesus' Hands Were Kind Hands
Author: Margaret Cropper Hymnal: The Worshiping Church #412 (1990) Meter: 11.11.11.11 Topics: God in Society Sickness and Healing First Line: Jesus' hands were kind hands doing good to all Scripture: Matthew 8:15 Languages: English Tune Title: AU CLAIR DE LA LUNE
Jesus' Hands Were Kind Hands
Those Who Love and Those Who Labor
Author: Geoffrey Dearmer Hymnal: The Worshiping Church #394 (1990) Topics: God in Society Work and Leisure Scripture: Matthew 7:8 Languages: English
Those Who Love and Those Who Labor
He Touched Me
Author: William J. Gaither Hymnal: The Worshiping Church #410 (1990) Meter: Irregular Topics: God in Society Sickness and Healing First Line: He touched me, O, he touched me Scripture: Mark 10:16 Languages: English Tune Title: HE TOUCHED ME
He Touched Me
O God, our help in ages past
Author: Isaac Watts (1674-1748) Hymnal: Church Hymnary (4th ed.) #161 (2005) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: The Activity of God God in human experience; The Church Celebrates National Life; Anniversaries; Death and Bereavement; Nation and Society; New Year Lyrics: 1 O God, our help in ages past,
our hope for years to come,
our shelter from the stormy blast,
and our eternal home!
2 Under the shadow of thy throne
thy saints have dwelt secure;
sufficient is thine arm alone,
and our defence is sure.
3 Before the hills in order stood,
or earth received her frame,
from everlasting thou art God,
to endless years the same.
4 A thousand ages in thy sight
are like an evening gone;
short as the watch that ends the night
before the rising sun.
5 Time, like an ever-rolling stream,
bears all our years away;
they fly forgotten, as a dream
dies at the opening day.
6 O God, our help in ages past,
our hope for years to come,
be thou our guard while troubles last,
and our eternal home. Scripture: Psalm 90:1-5 Languages: English Tune Title: ST ANNE
O God, our help in ages past
O God, our help in ages past
Author: Isaac Watts (1674-1748) Hymnal: Hymns of Glory, Songs of Praise #161 (2008) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: The Activity of God God in human experience; The Church Celebrates National Life; Anniversaries; Death and Bereavement; Nation and Society; New Year Lyrics: 1 O God, our help in ages past,
our hope for years to come,
our shelter from the stormy blast,
and our eternal home!
2 Under the shadow of thy throne,
thy saints have dwelt secure;
sufficient is thine arm alone,
and our defence is sure.
3 Before the hills in order stood,
or earth received her frame,
from everlasting thou art God,
to endless years the same.
4 A thousand ages in thy sight
are like an evening gone;
short as the watch that ends the night
before the rising sun.
5 Time, like an ever-rolling stream,
bears all our years away;
they fly forgotten, as a dream
dies at the opening day.
6 O God, our help in ages past,
our hope for years to come,
be thou our guard while troubles last,
and our eternal home. Scripture: Psalm 90:1-5 Languages: English Tune Title: ST ANNE
O God, our help in ages past
God the Omnipotent! King who ordainest
Author: Henry Fothergill Chorley (1808-1872); John Ellerton (1826-1893) Hymnal: Church Hymnary (4th ed.) #266 (2005) Meter: 11.10.11.9 Topics: The Church Celebrates National Life; Our Response to God in intercession and petition; God in judgement and justice; Kingdom of God; Nation and Society; Peace; Remembrance Sunday; Word of God Lyrics: 1 God the Omnipotent! King who ordainest
great winds thy clarions, lightnings thy sword:
show forth thy pity on high where thou reignest:
give to us peace in our time, O Lord.
2 God the All-merciful! earth hath forsaken
meekness and mercy, and slighted thy word;
bid not thy wrath in its terrors awaken;
give to us peace in our time, O Lord.
3 God, the All-righteous One! we have defied thee;
yet to eternity standeth thy word;
falsehood and wrong shall not tarry beside thee;
give to us peace in our time, O Lord.
4 God the All-wise! by the fire of thy chastening,
earth shall to freedom and truth be restored;
through the thick darkness thy Kingdom is hastening;
thou wilt give peace in thy time, O Lord.
5 So shall thy children, with thankful devotion,
praise him who saved them from peril and sword,
singing in chorus, from ocean to ocean,
peace to the nations, and praise to the Lord. Scripture: 1 Kings 8:30 Languages: English Tune Title: RUSSIA
God the Omnipotent! King who ordainest
God the Omnipotent! King who ordainest
Author: Henry Fothergill Chorley (1808-1872); John Ellerton (1826-1893) Hymnal: Hymns of Glory, Songs of Praise #266 (2008) Meter: 11.10.11.9 Topics: The Church Celebrates National Life; Our Response to God in intercession and petition; God in judgement and justice; Kingdom of God; Nation and Society; Peace; Remembrance Sunday; Word of God Lyrics: 1 God the Omnipotent! King who ordainest
great winds thy clarion, lightnings thy sword:
show forth thy pity on high where thou reignest:
give to us peace in our time, O Lord.
2 God the All-merciful! earth hath forsaken
meekness and mercy, and slighted thy word;
bid not thy wrath in its terrors awaken;
give to us peace in our time, O Lord.
3 God, the All-righteous One! we have defied thee;
yet to eternity standeth thy word;
falsehood and wrong shall not tarry beside thee;
give to us peace in our time, O Lord.
4 God the All-wise! by the fire of thy chastening,
earth shall to freedom and truth be restored;
through the thick darkness thy Kingdom is hastening;
thou wilt give peace in thy time, O Lord.
5 So shall thy children, with thankful devotion,
praise him who saved them from peril and sword,
singing in chorus, from ocean to ocean,
peace to the nations, and praise to the Lord. Scripture: 1 Kings 8:30 Languages: English Tune Title: RUSSIA
God the Omnipotent! King who ordainest
God of freedom, God of justice
Author: Shirley Erena Murray (b. 1931) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #559 (2013) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Topics: Church Universal; Church Year Good Friday; Compassion; Freedom and Liberation; God in judgement and justice; God Love of; Human Dignity; Justice; Justice and Peace; Nation and Society; Sharing and Caring; Social Concern Lyrics: 1 God of freedom, God of justice,
you whose love is strong as death,
you who saw the dark of prison,
you who knew the price of faith —
touch our world of sad oppression
with your Spirit's healing breath.
2 Rid the earth of torture's terror,
you whose hands were nailed to wood,
hear the cries of pain and protest,
you who shed the tears and blood —
move in us the power of pity
restless for the common good.
3 Make in us a captive conscience
quick to hear, to act, to plead;
make us truly sisters, brothers
of whatever race or creed —
teach us to be fully human,
open to each other's need. Scripture: Song of Solomon 8:6-7 Languages: English Tune Title: RHUDDLAN
God of freedom, God of justice
God, the Lord, a king remaineth
Author: John Keble Hymnal: The Hymnal #90 (1921) Meter: 8.7.8.7.4.7 Topics: God Being of; Praise To God the Father In His Majesty; Scientific Societies; God in Nature; The Sea Scripture: Psalm 93 Languages: English Tune Title: REGENT SQUARE
God, the Lord, a king remaineth
The voice of God goes out to all the world
Author: 'Peter Icarus' Hymnal: New Church Praise #97 (1975) Meter: 10.10.10.10 Topics: Advent; God--in Jesus Christ His Love, Help, Healing; God--in Jesus Christ Hope of the World; World and Society Justice and Peace Languages: English Tune Title: BLACKBIRD LEYS
The voice of God goes out to all the world
Judge Eternal, throned in splendor
Author: Henry Scott Holland (1847-1918) Hymnal: Church Hymnary (4th ed.) #264 (2005) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Topics: Our Response to God in intercession and petition; The Church Celebrates National Life; God in judgement and justice; Nation and Society; Word of God Lyrics: 1 Judge Eternal, throned in splendour,
Lord of lords and King of kings,
with your living fire of judgement
purge this land of bitter things;
solace all its wide dominion
with the healing of your wings.
2 Still the weary folk are pining
for the hour that brings release;
and the city's crowded clangour
cries aloud for sin to cease;
and the homesteads and the woodlands
plead in silence for their peace.
3 Crown, O God, your own endeavour;
cleave our darkness with your sword;
feed the faithless and the hungry
with the richness of your word;
cleanse the body of this nation
through the glory of the Lord. Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:15 Languages: English Tune Title: RHUDDLAN
Judge Eternal, throned in splendor
Judge Eternal, throned in splendor
Author: Henry Scott Holland (1847-1918) Hymnal: Hymns of Glory, Songs of Praise #264 (2008) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Topics: Our Response to God in intercession and petition; The Church Celebrates National Life; God in judgement and justice; Nation and Society; Word of God Lyrics: 1 Judge Eternal, throned in splendour,
Lord of lords and King of kings,
with your living fire of judgement
purge this land of bitter things;
solace all its wide dominion
with the healing of your wings.
2 Still the weary folk are pining
for the hour that brings release,
and the city's crowded clangour
cries aloud for sin to cease;
and the homesteads and the woodlands
plead in silence for their peace.
3 Crown, O God, your own endeavour;
cleave our darkness with your sword;
feed the faithless and the hungry
with the richness of your word;
cleanse the body of this nation
through the glory of the Lord. Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:15 Languages: English Tune Title: RHUDDLAN
Judge Eternal, throned in splendor
Who can sound the depths of sorrow
Author: Graham Kendrick (b. 1950) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #530 (2013) Topics: Penitence; Children; Compassion; God in grace and mercy; God in judgement and justice; Human Dignity; Justice; Lament; Nation and Society; Social Concern; Sorrow and Lament; Suffering; The Fourth Sunday before Advent Year A; The Second Sunday of Lent Year C; Justice and Peace Scripture: Psalm 12 Languages: English Tune Title: [Who can sound the depths of sorrow]
Who can sound the depths of sorrow
Lord Christ, we praise your sacrifice
Author: Alan Gaunt (b. 1935) Hymnal: New Church Praise #56 (1975) Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8 Topics: Good Friday; God--in Jesus Christ Following Him; World and Society Service to the Neighbour Languages: English Tune Title: ABINGDON
Lord Christ, we praise your sacrifice
Pilgrimage of Confession
Author: Brian Wren (b. 1936) Hymnal: New Church Praise #58 (1975) Meter: 11.10.11.10 Topics: Christian Life-Style; God--in Jesus Christ Following Him; World and Society Justice and Peace First Line: Lord Jesus, if I love and serve my neighbour Languages: English Tune Title: CITY OF GOD
Pilgrimage of Confession
Lord, for the years your love has kept and guided
Author: Timothy Dudley-Smith (b. 1926) Hymnal: Church Hymnary (4th ed.) #159 (2005) Meter: 11.10.11.10 Topics: The Activity of God God in human experience; The Church Celebrates National Life; Anniversaries; Jesus Word of God; Nation and Society; Word of God Lyrics: 1 Lord, for the years your love has kept and guided,
urged and inspired us, cheered us on our way,
sought us and saved us, pardoned and provided,
Lord of the years, we bring our thanks today.
2 Lord, for that word, the Word of life which fires us,
speaks to our hearts and sets our souls ablaze,
teaches and trains, rebukes us and inspires us,
Lord of the word, receive your people's praise.
3 Lord, for our land, in this our generation,
spirits oppressed by pleasure, wealth and care;
for young and old, for this and every nation,
Lord of our land, be pleased to hear our prayer.
4 Lord, for our world; when we disown and doubt him,
loveless in strength, and comfortless in pain;
hungry and helpless, lost indeed without him,
Lord of the world, we pray that Christ may reign.
5 Lord, for ourselves; in living power remake us,
self on the cross and Christ upon the throne;
past put behind us, for the future take us,
Lord of our lives, to live for Christ alone. Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:22 Languages: English Tune Title: LORD OF THE YEARS
Lord, for the years your love has kept and guided
Lord, for the years your love has kept and guided
Author: Timothy Dudley-Smith (b. 1926) Hymnal: Hymns of Glory, Songs of Praise #159 (2008) Meter: 11.10.11.10 Topics: The Activity of God God in human experience; The Church Celebrates National Life; Anniversaries; Jesus Word of God; Nation and Society; Word of God Lyrics: 1 Lord, for the years your love has kept and guided,
urged and inspired us, cheered us on our way,
sought us and saved us, pardoned and provided,
Lord of the years, we bring our thanks today.
2 Lord, for that word, the Word of life which fires us,
speaks to our hearts and sets our souls ablaze,
teaches and trains, rebukes us and inspires us,
Lord of the word, receive your people's praise.
3 Lord, for our land, in this our generation,
spirits oppressed by pleasure, wealth and care;
for young and old, for this and every nation,
Lord of our land, be pleased to hear our prayer.
4 Lord, for our world; when we disown and doubt him,
loveless in strength, and comfortless in pain;
hungry and helpless, lost indeed without him,
Lord of the world, we pray that Christ may reign.
5 Lord, for ourselves; in living power remake us,
self on the cross and Christ upon the throne;
past put behind us, for the future take us,
Lord of our lives, to live for Christ alone. Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:22 Languages: English Tune Title: LORD OF THE YEARS
Lord, for the years your love has kept and guided
Glory begun below
Author: Isaac Watts; J. Wesley Hymnal: Hymnal of the Methodist Episcopal Church #41 (1891) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Topics: Christians Joy of; Christians Safety of; God Father; God In nature; God Providence of; Heaven Anticipated; Heaven Bliss of; Heaven Society of; Praise Calls to; Saints Happiness of; Worship Joy in First Line: Come, ye that love the Lord Scripture: Psalm 67:4 Languages: English
Glory begun below
Pray for a world where every child
Author: Ruth C. Duck (b. 1947) Hymnal: Church Hymnary (4th ed.) #265 (2005) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Our Response to God in intercession and petition; The Church Celebrates National Life; Children; Compassion; Nation and Society; Social Concern Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-2 Languages: English Tune Title: APANÁS
Pray for a world where every child
Pray for a world where every child
Author: Ruth C. Duck (b. 1947) Hymnal: Hymns of Glory, Songs of Praise #265 (2008) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Our Response to God in intercession and petition; The Church Celebrates National Life; Children; Compassion; Nation and Society; Social Concern Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-2 Languages: English Tune Title: APANÁS
Pray for a world where every child
Shine, Jesus, shine
Author: Graham Kendrick (b. 1950) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #719 (2013) Topics: Christingle; The Presentation of Christ in the Temple; Transfiguration; Children and All-Age Worship; God in glory; God in grace and mercy; Jesus Names and images for; Light; Nation and Society; Other Saints and Festivals The Presentation of Christ in the Temple (Candlemas); Other Saints and Festivals The Transfiguration; The Sunday next before Lent Years A, B & C; The Third Sunday of Advent Year B First Line: Lord, the light of your love is shining Scripture: John 1:4-9 Languages: English Tune Title: SHINE, JESUS, SHINE
Shine, Jesus, shine
Surrounded by a world of need
Author: Fred Kaan (b. 1929) Hymnal: New Church Praise #91 (1975) Topics: Close of Worship; God--in Jesus Christ Hope of the World; World and Society Justice and Peace Lyrics: 1 Surrounded by a world of need,
by men to heal, to house and feed,
our mind is given to despair,
and hope is undermined by war.
Yet through the fabric of our time
there runs the liberating theme
of love that makes the world go round,
of love creative and profound.
2 This love is in the face of Christ,
in human life, made manifest;
its strong intent will conquer all,
it raises people when they fall.
Then help us, Lord, to understand
the good your purpose put in man,
and use, to bring your reign about,
those in the church and those without. Languages: English Tune Title: ASKERSWELL
Surrounded by a world of need
Judge eternal, throned in splendour
Author: Henry Scott Holland (1847-1918) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #580 (2013) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Topics: Justice and Peace; City; God in judgement and justice; Human Dignity; Nation and Society; National and Remembrance; Proper 15 Year C; Sin; Social Concern; The Second Sunday before Advent Year C Lyrics: 1 Judge eternal, throned in splendour,
Lord of lords and King of kings,
with thy living fire of judgment
purge this realm of bitter things:
solace all its wide dominion
with the healing of thy wings.
2 Still the weary folk are pining
for the hour that brings release:
and the city's crowded clangour
cries aloud for sin to cease;
and the homesteads and the woodlands
plead in silence for their peace.
3 Crown, O Lord, thine own endeavour;
cleave our darkness with thy sword;
cheer the faint and feed the hungry
with the richness of thy word;
cleanse the body of this nation
through the glory of the Lord. Scripture: Psalm 82 Languages: English Tune Title: RHUDDLAN
Judge eternal, throned in splendour
Jesu, Jesu,
Author: T. S. Colvin Hymnal: New Church Praise #44 (1975) Topics: Holy Week (Maundy Thursday); God--in Jesus Christ Following Him; World and Society Service to the Neighbour First Line: Kneels at the feet of his friends Lyrics: Refrain:
Jesu, Jesu,
fill us with your love,
show us how to serve
the neighbours we have from you.
1 Kneels at the feet of his friends,
silently washes their feet,
Master who acts as a slave to them. [Refrain]
2 Neighbours are rich men and poor,
neighbours are black men and white,
neighbours are nearby and far away. [Refrain]
3 These are the ones we should serve,
these are the ones we should love.
All men are neighbours to us and you. [Refrain]
4 Kneel at the feet of our friends,
silently washing their feet,
this is the way we should live with you. [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: CHEREPONI
Jesu, Jesu,
The Lord is King! Lift up thy voice
Author: Josiah Conder Hymnal: The Hymnal #111 (1921) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: God Decrees of; God Omnipotent; God Wise; Praise To God the Father In His Majesty; Scientific Societies; Wisdom of God Languages: English Tune Title: [CHURCH TRIUMPHANT]
The Lord is King! Lift up thy voice
My God, how endless is thy love!
Author: Isaac Watts Hymnal: The Hymnal #127b (1921) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: God Omnipresent; Praise to God the Father in His Fatherhood; Scientific Societies Languages: English Tune Title: LOUVAN
My God, how endless is thy love!
Bring Forth The Kingdom
Author: Marty Haugen, b. 1950 Hymnal: Hymnal Supplement 1991 #821 (1991) Topics: Affirmation of Baptism; Christian Life; Commemorations and Occasions Renewers of Society; Community in Christ; Discipleship; Evangelism; Justice; Kingdom of God; Love of God for Us; Love for Others; Mercy; Mission; Peace; Pilgrimage First Line: You are salt for the earth, O people Refrain First Line: Bring forth the Kingdom of mercy Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16 Languages: English Tune Title: [You are salt for the earth, O people]
Bring Forth The Kingdom
Descend from Heav'n immortal Dove
Hymnal: The Psalms of David #II.XXIII (1766) Topics: Breathing towards heaven; Blessed Society in Heaven; Sight of God and Christ in Heaven; Hell and Death Lyrics: 1 Descend from Heav'n, immortal Dove,
Stoop down and take us on thy Wings,
And mount, and bear us far above
The Reach of these inferior Things.
2 Beyond, beyond this lower Sky,
Up where eternal Ages roll;
Where solid Pleasures never die,
And Fruits immortal feast the Soul.
3 O for a Sight, a pleasing Sight,
Of our Almighty Father's Throne!
There sits our Saviour, crown'd with Light,
Cloth'd in a Body like our own.
4 Adoring Saints around him stand,
And Thrones and Pow'rs before him fall;
The God shines gracious through the Man,
And sheds sweet Glories on them all.
5 O what amazing Joys they feel,
While to their golden Harps they sing,
And sit on ev'ry heav'nly Hill,
And spread the Triumphs of their King.
6 When shall the Day, dear Lord, appear,
That I shall mount to dwell above,
And stand and bow amongst 'em there,
And view thy Face, and sing, and love. Languages: English
Descend from Heav'n immortal Dove
Lord of all being, throned afar
Author: Oliver Wendell Holmes Hymnal: The Hymnal #127a (1921) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: God Omnipresent; Praise to God the Father in His Fatherhood; Scientific Societies Languages: English Tune Title: SUN OF MY SOUL
Lord of all being, throned afar
Lord of lords and King eternal
Author: Jack Copley Winslow (1882-1974) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #581 (2013) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Topics: Blessing; Church Universal; Church Year Christ the King; God faithfulness of in creation; Human Dignity; Kingdom of God; Nation and Society; National and Remembrance; Other Saints and Festivals George, Martyr, Patron of England; Peace; Social Concern; Unity Scripture: Psalm 85:1-4 Languages: English Tune Title: ST HELEN
Lord of lords and King eternal
Med Straale-Krans om tinde
Author: Grundtvig Hymnal: Salmebog for Lutherske Kristne i Amerika #237 (1919) Topics: Sjette Søndag efter Hellig 3 Kongers Dag Til Høimesse; Sixth Sunday after Epiphany; Second Sunday in Advent; Fifth Sunday after Epiphany; Skjærtorsdag Til Aftengudstjeneste - Til Tredje Tekstrækkes Lektie; Maundy Thursday; Femte Søndag efter Paaske Til Høimesse -Til Sekund Tekstrækkes Evangelium; Fifth Sunday after Easter; Pentecost; Syttende Søndag efter Trefoldiheds Fest Til Aftengudstjeneste; Seventeenth Sunday after Trinity Sunday; Glæde og Hvile I Herren; Joy and Rest in the Lord; Menighedens Gudstjeneste; The Church Service; Helliges Samfund; Holy Society; Kirken, Guds Tempel; The Church, God's Temple; Kirken, Naademidlernes Bærer; Anden Pinsedag Til Aftengudstjeneste - Til Anden Tekstrækkes Epistel; Anden Søndag I Advent Til Aftengudstjeneste; Femte Søndag efter Hellig 3 Kongers Dag Til Aftengudstjeneste - Til Anden Tekstrækkes Epistel Lyrics: 1 Med Straale-Krans om Tinde
Forklaret Jesus stod,
Det varmer os herinde
Ved dybest Hjerterod.
2 Thi naar han aabenbares
I Støvets Egn paany,
Skal vi med ham forklares,
Ham møde Høit i Sky.
3 Han stod paa Tabors Høie,
Den Guds og Davids Søn,
Som Solen var hans Øie,
Som Lys hans Klædning skjøn.
4 Med Venner fra Guds Bolig
Vor Frelser skifted Ord
Om Kors og Død fuld rolig,
Om Seng i forten Jord.
5 O hør mig, Herre kjære,
Udbrød da Peder glad,
Her er saa godt at være,
Ei mer vi skilles ad!
6 Vi sidde i det Lave,
Vor Frelser over Sol,
Vi sidde mellem Grave,
Han paa sin Kongestol.
7 Dog godt er her at være,
Det volder Herrens Ord,
Som Aanden til hans Ære
Os trøster med paa Jord.
8 Som Venner i Guds Bolig
Med ham vi skifte Ord
Om Kors og Død fuld rolig,
Om Seng i forten Jord.
9 Vort Kors er uden Jammer,
Vor Død er uden Braad,
Vor Grav et Sovekammer,
Vor Herres Liv vor Lod.
10 Hans Aand er her tilstede,
Hans ord er i vor Mund,
Ham selv vi se med Glæde
Nu om en liden Stund.
11 Til Jesu Kristi Ære
Det tone høit i Sky:
O her er godt at være
I Herrens Kirkely!
Languages: Norwegian
Med Straale-Krans om tinde
Gud Faders Navn og Ære
Author: Kingo Hymnal: Salmebog for Lutherske Kristne i Amerika #197 (1919) Topics: First Sunday after Epiphany; Første Søndag efter Hellig 3 Kongers Dag Til Høimesse; Second Sunday in Advent; Fifth Sunday after Epiphany; Søndag Seksagesima Til Høimesse -Til Tredje Teksxtækkes Evangelium; Sexagesima Sunday; Skjærtorsdag Til Aftengudstjeneste - Til Tredje Tekstrækkes Lektie; Maundy Thursday; Fifth Sunday after Easter; Pentecost; Pentecost; Femte Søndag efter Trefoldiheds Fest Til Høimesse; Femte Søndag efter Trefoldiheds Fest Til Høimesse -Til Tredje Teksxtækkes Evangelium; Fifth Sunday after Trinity Sunday; Fifth Sunday after Trinity Sunday; Syttende Søndag efter Trefoldiheds Fest Til Aftengudstjeneste; Syttende Søndag efter Trefoldiheds Fest Til Aftengudstjeneste; Seventeenth Sunday after Trinity Sunday; Seventeenth Sunday after Trinity Sunday; Helliges Samfund; Holy Society; Kirken; The Church; Kirken, Guds Tempel; The Church, God's Temple; Mission, indre; Mission, Home; AndenPinsedag Til Aftengudstjeneste - Til Anden Tekstrækkes Epistel; Anden Søndag I Advent Til Aftengudstjeneste; Femte Søndag efter Hellig 3 Kongers Dag Til Aftengudstjeneste - Til Anden Tekstrækkes Epistel; Femte Søndag efter Paaske Til Høimesse -Til Anden Tekstrækkes Evangelium; Første Pinsedag Til Aftengudstjeneste - Til Anden Tekstrækkes Epistel; Midfaste Søndag Til Aftengudstjeneste - Til Anden Tekstrækkes Lektie Lyrics: 1 Guds Faders Navn og Ære,
hans Huses Herlighed
Skal Jesu Omhu være,
Det er hans Fødsels Med.
2 Fra alle Jordens Ender
Han dem forsamle skal,
Som Herrens Ære kjender,
Ja et utalligt Tal.
3 Et Tempel har han bygget
Og grundet med sit Blod,
Som Satan ei saar rygget,
Det har saa stærk en Fod.
4 Hver Sjæl, som ham mon savne,
Skal i Guds Kirkes Bo
Ham søge og omfavne,
Og finde Trøst og Ro.
5 Der vil han altid blive
Forklaret i sit Ord
Og Sakramenter give
Af Naadens rige Bord.
6 Der vil han Sjæle løse
Af alle Syndens Baand,
Der vil han Trøst udøse
I hver bekymret Aand.
7 Der, Jesus, vil du findes,
Vel dem, som søge dig.
Af dem skal Kronen vindes
Udi dit Himmerig.
Languages: Norwegian
Gud Faders Navn og Ære
