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Lord, You Give the Great Commission
Author: Jeffery Rowthorn, b. 1934 Hymnal: Journeysongs (2nd ed.) #452 (2003) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Topics: Ministry/Mission; Ministry/Mission; Ministry/Mission Lyrics: 1 Lord, you give the great commission:
"Heal the sick and preach the word."
Lest the church neglect its mission
And the gospel go unheard,
Help us witness to your purpose
With renewed integrity:
With the Spirit's gifts empow'r us
For the work of ministry.
2 Lord, you call us to your service:
"In my name baptize and teach."
That the world may trust your promise,
Life abundant meant for each,
Give us all new fervor, draw us
Closer in community:
With the Spirit's gifts empow'r us
For the work of ministry.
3 Lord, you make the common holy:
"This my body, this my blood."
Let us all, for earth's true glory,
Daily lift life heavenward,
Asking that the world around us
Share your children's liberty:
With the Spirit's gifts empow'r us
For the work of ministry.
4 Lord, you show us love's true measure:
"Father, what they do, forgive."
Yet we hoard as private treasure
All that you so freely give.
May your care and mercy lead us
To a just society:
With the Spirit's gifts empow'r us
For the work of ministry.
5 Lord, you bless with words assuring:
"I am with you to the end."
Faith and hope and love restoring,
May we serve as you intend
And, amid the cares that claim us,
Hold in mind eternity:
With the Spirit's gifts empow'r us
For the work of ministry. Languages: English Tune Title: ABBOT'S LEIGH
Lord, You Give the Great Commission
Lord, you give the great commission
Author: Jeffery W. Rowthorn (b. 1934) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #499 (2013) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Topics: Church Ministry; The Church's Ministry and Mission Lyrics: 1 Lord, you give the great commission:
'Heal the sick and preach the word.'
Lest the Church neglect its mission,
and the gospel go unheard,
help us witness to your purpose
with renewed integrity;
with the Spirit's gifts empower us
for the work of ministry.
2 Lord, you call us to your service:
'In my name baptize and teach.'
That the world may trust your promise,
life abundant meant for each,
give us all new fervour, draw us
closer in community;
with the Spirit's gifts empower us
for the work of ministry.
3 Lord, you make the common holy:
'This my body, this my blood.'
Let us all, for earth's true glory,
daily lift life heavenward,
asking that the world around us
share your children's liberty;
with the Spirit's gifts empower us
for the work of ministry.
4 Lord, you show us love's true measure;
'Father, what they do, forgive.'
Yet we hoard as private treasure
all that you so freely give.
May your care and mercy lead us
to a just society;
with the Spirit's gifts empower us
for the work of ministry.
5 Lord, you bless with words assuring:
'I am with you to the end.'
Faith and hope and love restoring,
may we serve as you intend,
and, amid the cares that claim us,
hold in mind eternity;
with the Spirit's gifts empower us
for the work of ministry. Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20 Languages: English Tune Title: RUSTINGTON
Lord, you give the great commission
The Ministry of Christ
Hymnal: The Hartford Selection of Hymns from the Most Approved Authors #LXVI (1799) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Christ His ministry; Christ His ministry First Line: Hark, the glad sound, the Saviour comes Scripture: Luke 4:18-19 Languages: English
The Ministry of Christ
The Ministry of Christ
Hymnal: The Hartford Selection of Hymns #LXVI (1802) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Christ His ministry; Christ His ministry First Line: Hark, the glad sound, the Saviour comes Scripture: Luke 4:18-19 Languages: English
The Ministry of Christ
Lord, You Give the Great Commission
Author: Jeffery W. Rowthorn Hymnal: Glory to God #298 (2013) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Topics: Ministry Refrain First Line: with the Spirit's gifts empower us Lyrics: 1 Lord, you give the great commission:
“Heal the sick and preach the word.”
Lest the church neglect its mission,
and the gospel go unheard,
help us witness to your purpose
with renewed integrity:
with the Spirit’s gifts empower us
for the work of ministry.
2 Lord, you call us to your service:
“In my name baptize and teach.”
That the world may trust your promise,
life abundant meant for each,
give us all new fervor, draw us
closer in community:
with the Spirit’s gifts empower us
for the work of ministry.
3 Lord, you make the common holy:
“This, my body; this, my blood.”
Let us all, for earth’s true glory,
daily lift life heavenward,
asking that the world around us
share your children’s liberty:
with the Spirit’s gifts empower us
for the work of ministry.
4 Lord, you show us love’s true measure:
“Father, what they do, forgive.”
Yet we hoard as private treasure
all that you so freely give.
May your care and mercy lead us
to a just society:
with the Spirit’s gifts empower us
for the work of ministry.
5 Lord, you bless with words assuring:
“I am with you to the end.”
Faith and hope and love restoring,
may we serve as you intend,
and, amid the cares that claim us,
hold in mind eternity:
with the Spirit’s gifts empower us
for the work of ministry.
Scripture: Matthew 26:26-28 Languages: English Tune Title: ABBOT’S LEIGH
Lord, You Give the Great Commission
Lord, You Give the Great Commission
Author: Jeffery Rowthorn, b. 1934 Hymnal: Glory and Praise (3rd. ed.) #339 (2015) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Topics: Ministry/Mission Lyrics: 1 Lord, you give the great commission:
"Heal the sick and preach the word."
Lest the church neglect its mission
And the gospel go unheard,
Help us witness to your purpose
With renewed integrity:
With the Spirit's gifts empow'r us
For the work of ministry.
2 Lord, you call us to your service:
"In my name baptize and teach."
That the world may trust your promise,
Life abundant meant for each,
Give us all new fervor, draw us
Closer in community:
With the Spirit's gifts empow'r us
For the work of ministry.
3 Lord, you make the common holy:
"This my body, this my blood."
Let us all, for earth's true glory,
Daily lift life heavenward,
Asking that the world around us
Share your children's liberty:
With the Spirit's gifts empow'r us
For the work of ministry.
4 Lord, you show us love's true measure:
"Father, what they do, forgive."
Yet we hoard as private treasure
All that you so freely give.
May your care and mercy lead us
To a just society:
With the Spirit's gifts empow'r us
For the work of ministry.
5 Lord, you bless with words assuring:
"I am with you to the end."
Faith and hope and love restoring,
May we serve as you intend
And, amid the cares that claim us,
Hold in mind eternity:
With the Spirit's gifts empow'r us
For the work of ministry. Scripture: Matthew 10:8 Languages: English Tune Title: ABBOT'S LEIGH
Lord, You Give the Great Commission
Lord, You Give the Great Commission
Author: Jeffery Rowthorn, b. 1934 Hymnal: Journeysongs (3rd ed.) #431 (2012) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Topics: Ministry/Mission Lyrics: 1 Lord, you give the great commission:
"Heal the sick and preach the word."
Lest the church neglect its mission
And the gospel go unheard,
Help us witness to your purpose
With renewed integrity:
With the Spirit's gifts empow'r us
For the work of ministry.
2 Lord, you call us to your service:
"In my name baptize and teach."
That the world may trust your promise,
Life abundant meant for each,
Give us all new fervor, draw us
Closer in community:
With the Spirit's gifts empow'r us
For the work of ministry.
3 Lord, you make the common holy:
"This my body, this my blood."
Let us all, for earth's true glory,
Daily lift life heavenward,
Asking that the world around us
Share your children's liberty:
With the Spirit's gifts empow'r us
For the work of ministry.
4 Lord, you show us love's true measure:
"Father, what they do, forgive."
Yet we hoard as private treasure
All that you so freely give.
May your care and mercy lead us
To a just society:
With the Spirit's gifts empow'r us
For the work of ministry.
5 Lord, you bless with words assuring:
"I am with you to the end."
Faith and hope and love restoring,
May we serve as you intend
And, amid the cares that claim us,
Hold in mind eternity:
With the Spirit's gifts empow'r us
For the work of ministry. Scripture: John 10:10 Languages: English Tune Title: ABBOT'S LEIGH
Lord, You Give the Great Commission
Lord, You Give the Great Commission
Author: Jeffery Rowthorn, b. 1934 Hymnal: Worship (3rd ed.) #470 (1986) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Topics: Ministry Scripture: Matthew 28:18 Languages: English Tune Title: ABBOT'S LEIGH
Lord, You Give the Great Commission
Lord, You Give the Great Commission
Author: Jeffery W. Rowthorn Hymnal: Voices United #512 (1996) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Topics: Ministry Lyrics: 1 Lord, you give the great commission:
"Heal the sick and preach the word."
Lest the church neglect its mission
and the gospel go unheard,
help us witness to your purpose
with renewed integrity:
with the Spirit's gifts empow'r us
for the work of ministry.
2 Lord, you call us to your service:
"In my name baptize and teach."
That the world may trust your promise,
life abundant meant for each,
give us all new fervour, draw us
closer in community:
with the Spirit's gifts empow'r us
for the work of ministry.
3 Lord, you make the common holy:
"This my body, this my blood."
Let us all, for earth's true glory,
daily lift life heavenward,
asking that the world around us
share your children's liberty:
with the Spirit's gifts empow'r us
for the work of ministry.
4 Lord, you show us love's true measure:
"Father, what they do, forgive."
Yet we hoard as private treasure
all that you so freely give.
May your care and mercy lead us
to a just society:
with the Spirit's gifts empow'r us
for the work of ministry.
5 Lord, you bless with words assuring:
"I am with you to the end."
Faith and hope and love restoring,
may we serve as you intend,
and, amid the cares that claim us,
hold in mind eternity:
with the Spirit's gifts empow'r us
for the work of ministry. Languages: English Tune Title: ABBOT'S LEIGH
Lord, You Give the Great Commission
Lord, You Give the Great Commission
Author: Jeffery W. Rowthorn, 1934- Hymnal: Hymns for a Pilgrim People #542 (2007) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Topics: Ministry Lyrics: 1 Lord, you give the great commission:
"Heal the sick and preach the word."
Lest the Church neglect its mission,
And the Gospel go unheard,
Help us witness to Your purpose
With renewed integrity;
With the Spirit's gifts empow'r us
For the work of ministry.
2 Lord, you call us to Your service:
"In My name baptize and teach."
That the world may trust Your promise,
Life abundant meant for each,
Give us all new fervor, draw us
Closer in community;
With the Spirit's gifts empow'r us
For the work of ministry.
3 Lord, you make the common holy:
"This My body, this My blood."
Let us all, for earth's true glory,
Daily lift life heavenward,
Asking that the world around us
Share Your children's liberty;
With the Spirit's gifts empow'r us
For the work of ministry.
4 Lord, You show us love's true measure:
"Father, what they do, forgive."
Yet we hoard as private treasure
All that You so freely give.
May your care and mercy lead us
To a just society;
With the Spirit's gifts empow'r us
For the work of ministry.
5 Lord, You bless with words assuring:
"I am with you to the end."
Faith and hope and love restoring,
May we serve as You intend,
And, amid the cares that claim us,
Hold in mind eternity;
With the Spirit's gifts empow'r us
For the work of ministry. Scripture: Mark 16:15 Languages: English Tune Title: ABBOT'S LEIGH
Lord, You Give the Great Commission
Lord, You Give the Great Commission
Author: Jeffery Rowthorn, b. 1934 Hymnal: RitualSong #607 (1996) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Topics: Ministry Lyrics: 1 Lord, you give the great commission:
"Heal the sick and preach the word."
Lest the Church neglect its mission,
And the gospel go unheard,
Help us witness to your purpose
With renewed integrity;
With the Spirit's gifts empow'r us
For the work of ministry.
2 Lord, you call us to your service:
"In my name baptize and teach."
That the world may trust your promise,
Life abundant meant for each,
Give us all new fervor, draw us
Closer in community;
With the Spirit's gifts empow'r us
For the work of ministry.
3 Lord, you make the common holy:
"This my body, this my blood."
Let us all, for earth's true glory,
Daily lift life heavenward,
Asking that the world around us
Share your children's liberty;
With the Spirit's gifts empow'r us
For the work of ministry.
4 Lord, you show us love's true measure:
"Father, what they do, forgive."
Yet we hoard as private treasure
All that you so freely give.
May your care and mercy lead us
To a just society;
With the Spirit's gifts empow'r us
For the work of ministry.
5 Lord, you bless with words assuring:
"I am with you to the end."
Faith and hope and love restoring,
May we serve as you intend,
And, amid the cares that claim us,
Hold in mind eternity;
With the Spirit's gifts empow'r us
For the work of ministry. Scripture: Matthew 28:18 Languages: English Tune Title: ABBOT'S LEIGH
Lord, You Give the Great Commission
Lord, You Give the Great Commission
Author: Jeffery Rowthorn Hymnal: Moravian Book of Worship #617 (1995) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Topics: Ministry Lyrics: 1 Lord, you give the great commission:
"Heal the sick and preach the Word."
Lest the church neglect its mission
and the gospel go unheard,
help us witness to your purpose
with renewed integrity;
with the Spirit's gifts empow'r us
for the work of ministry.
2 Lord, you call us to your service:
"In my name baptize and teach."
That the world may trust your promise -
life abundant meant for each -
give us all new fervor, draw us
closer in community;
with the Spirit's gifts empow'r us
for the work of ministry.
3 Lord, you make the common holy:
"This my body, this my blood."
Let us all, for earth's true glory,
daily lift life heavenward,
asking that the world around us
share your children's liberty;
with the Spirit's gifts empow'r us
for the work of ministry.
4 Lord, you show us love's true measure:
"Father, what they do, forgive."
Yet we hoard as private treasure
all that you so freely give.
May your care and mercy lead us
to a just society;
with the Spirit's gifts empow'r us
for the work of ministry.
5 Lord, you bless with words assuring:
"I am with you to the end."
Faith and hope and love restoring,
may we serve as you intend,
and, amid the cares that claim us,
hold in mind eternity;
with the Spirit's gifts empow'r us
for the work of ministry. Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20 Languages: English Tune Title: ABBOT'S LEIGH
Lord, You Give the Great Commission
Lord, You Give the Great Commission
Author: Jeffery Rowthorn Hymnal: The Worshiping Church #715 (1990) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Topics: Church Ministry and Ministers Refrain First Line: With the Spirit's gifts empower us Lyrics: 1 Lord, you give the great commission:
"Heal the sick and preach the word."
Lest the church neglect its mission
and the gospel go unheard,
help us witness to your purpose
with renewed integrity:
With the Spirit's gifts empower
us for the work of ministry.
2 Lord, you call us to your service:
"In my name baptize and teach."
That the world may trust your promise,
life abundant meant for each,
give us all new fervor, draw us
closer in community:
With the Spirit's gifts empower
us for the work of ministry.
3 Lord, you make the common holy:
"This my body, this my blood."
Let us all, for earth's true glory,
daily lift life heavenward,
asking that the world around us
share your children's liberty:
With the Spirit's gifts empower
us for the work of ministry.
4 Lord, you show us love's true measure:
"Father, what they do, forgive."
Yet we hoard as private treasure
all that you so freely give.
May your care and mercy lead us
to a just society:
With the Spirit's gifts empower
us for the work of ministry.
5 Lord, you bless with words assuring:
"I am with you to the end."
Faith and hope and love restoring,
may we serve as you intend,
and, amid the cares that claim us,
hold in mind eternity:
With the Spirit's gifts empower
us for the work of ministry.
Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20 Languages: English Tune Title: ABBOT'S LEIGH
Lord, You Give the Great Commission
Lord, You Give The Great commission
Author: Jeffery Rowthorn, b. 1934 Hymnal: Hymnal Supplement 1991 #748 (1991) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Topics: Ministry Lyrics: 1 Lord, you give the great commission:
"Heal the sick and preach the word."
Lest the Church neglect its mission,
And the Gospel go unheard,
Help us witness to your purpose
With renewed integrity;
With the Spirit's gifts empow'r us
For the work of ministry.
2 Lord, you call us to your service:
"In my name baptize and teach."
That the world may trust your promise,
Life abundant meant for each,
Give us all new fervor, draw us
Closer in community;
With the Spirit's gifts empow'r us
For the work of ministry.
3 Lord, you make the common holy:
"This my body, this my blood."
Let us all, for earth's true glory,
Daily lift life heavenward,
Asking that the world around us
Share your children's liberty;
With the Spirit's gifts empow'r us
For the work of ministry.
4 Lord, you show us love's true measure:
"Father, what they do, forgive."
Yet we hoard as private treasure
All that you so freely give.
May your care and mercy lead us
To a just society;
With the Spirit's gifts empow'r us
For the work of ministry.
5 Lord, you bless with words assuring:
"I am with you to the end."
Faith and hope and love restoring,
May we serve as you intend,
And, amid the cares that claim us,
Hold in mind eternity;
With the Spirit's gifts empow'r us
For the work of ministry. Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20 Languages: English Tune Title: ABBOT'S LEIGH
Lord, You Give The Great commission
Lord, You Give the Great Commission
Author: Jeffery Rowthorn, b. 1934 Hymnal: Worship (4th ed.) #790 (2011) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Topics: Mission / Ministry Lyrics: 1 Lord, you give the great commission:
"Heal the sick and preach the word."
Lest the Church neglect its mission
And the Gospel go unheard,
Help us witness to your purpose
With renewed integrity;
With the Spirit's gifts empow'r us
For the work of ministry.
2 Lord, you call us to your service:
"In my name baptize and teach."
That the world may trust your promise,
Life abundant meant for each,
Give us all new fervor, draw us
Closer in community;
With the Spirit's gifts empow'r us
For the work of ministry.
3 Lord, you make the common holy:
"This my body, this my blood."
Let us all, for earth's true glory,
Daily lift life heavenward,
Asking that the world around us
Share your children's liberty;
With the Spirit's gifts empow'r us
For the work of ministry.
4 Lord, you show us love's true measure:
"Father, what they do, forgive."
Yet we hoard as private treasure
All that you so freely give.
May your care and mercy lead us
To a just society;
With the Spirit's gifts empow'r us
For the work of ministry.
5 Lord, you bless with words assuring:
"I am with you to the end."
Faith and hope and love restoring,
May we serve as you intend,
And, amid the cares that claim us,
Hold in mind eternity;
With the Spirit's gifts empow'r us
For the work of ministry. Languages: English Tune Title: ABBOT'S LEIGH
Lord, You Give the Great Commission
Servant Song
Author: Donna Marie McGargill, OSM, b. 1944 Hymnal: Journeysongs (2nd ed.) #837 (2003) Topics: Ministry/Mission; Music Ministry; Ministry/Mission; Music Ministry; Ministry/Mission; Music Ministry First Line: What do you want of me, Lord? Languages: English Tune Title: [What do you want of me, Lord?]
Servant Song
The Ministry
Author: Watts Hymnal: Psalms and Hymns and Spiritual Songs #1005 (1875) Topics: Ministry Commission; Ministry Installation First Line: How beauteous are their feet Scripture: Isaiah 52:7 Tune Title: APOLLOS
The Ministry
The institution of a gospel ministry from Christ
Author: Dr. Doddridge Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns #CDVII (1792) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Gospel Ministry instituted by Christ First Line: Father of mercies, in thy house Lyrics: 1 Father of mercies. in thy house
Smile on our homage, and our vows;
While with a grateful heart we share
These pledges of our Savior's care.
2 The Savior, when to heaven he rose
In splendid triumph o'er his foes
Scatter'd his gifts on men below,
And wide his royal bounties flow,
3 Hence sprung th' apostles' honor'd name,
Sacred beyond heroic fame;
In lowlier form to bless our eyes,
Pastors from hence, and teachers rise.
4 From Christ their varied gifts derive,
And fed by Christ their graces live:
While guarded by his potent hand,
'Midst all the rage of hell they stand.
5 So shall the bright succession run
Thro' the last courses of the sun;
While unborn churches by their care
Shall rise and flourish large and fair,
6 Jesus our Lord, their hearts shall know,
The spring, whence all these blessing flow:
Pastors and people shout his praise
Thro' the long round of endless days.
Scripture: Ephesians 4:8 Languages: English
The institution of a gospel ministry from Christ
On sending a member into the work of the ministry: Isaiah's obedience to the heavenly vision
Author: Dr. Doddridge Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns #CDVIII (1792) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: One called to the work of ministry First Line: Our God ascends his lofty throne Lyrics: 1 Our God ascends his lofty throne,
Array'd in majesty unknown;
His lustre all the temple fills,
And spreads o'er all th’ ethereal hills.
2 The holy, holy, holy Lord,
By all the Seraphim ador'd,
And, while they stand beneath his seat,
They veil their faces, and their feet.
3 Lord, how can sinful lips proclaim
The honors of so great a name?
O for thine altar’s glowing coal,
To touch his lips to fire his soul!
4 Then if a messenger thou ask,
A laborer for the hardest task,
Thro’ all his weakness and his fear,
Love shall reply, "Thy servant’s here."
5 Nor let his willing soul complain,
Tho’ every effort seem in vain;
It ample recompense shall be,
But to have wrought, O God, for thee.
Languages: English
On sending a member into the work of the ministry: Isaiah's obedience to the heavenly vision
The Ministry of Angels
Hymnal: The Book of Worship #142 (1867) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Angelic Ministry First Line: Great God! what hosts of angels stand Lyrics: 1 Great God! what hosts of angels stand
In shining ranks at Thy right hand,
Arrayed in robes of dazzling light,
With pinions stretched for distant flight!
2 Immortal fires! seraphic flames!
Who can recount their various names?
In strength and beauty they excel;
For near the throne of God they dwell.
3 How eagerly they wish to know
The duties he would have them do!
What joy their active spirits feel,
To execute their Sovereign's will!
4 Hither, at His command, they fly
To guard the beds on which we lie,
To shield our persons night and day,
And scatter all our fears away.
5 Send, O my God, some angel down,
(Though to a mortal eye unknown,)
To guide and guard my doubtful way
Up to the realms of endless day. Languages: English
The Ministry of Angels
The ministry instituted
Hymnal: New Hymn and Tune Book #203g (1889) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Institutions of the Gospel The Ministry First Line: The Saviour, when to heaven he rose Languages: English
The ministry instituted
The ministry instituted
Hymnal: A Collection of Hymns for the use of the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church in America #203 (1872) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Institutions of the Gospel The Ministry First Line: The Saviour, when to heaven he rose Languages: English
The ministry instituted
For an efficient ministry
Author: C. Wesley Hymnal: The Hymn Book of the African Methodist Episcopal Church #318 (1877) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: The Church and Ministry First Line: Jesus, thy wandering sheep behold! Languages: English
For an efficient ministry
Lord Jesus, You Have Come
Author: Eberhard L. Fischer, 1695-1773 Hymnal: Christian Worship (1993) #546 (1993) Meter: 6.7.6.7.6.6.6.6 Topics: Ministry; Ministry Lyrics: 1 Lord Jesus, you have come
A teacher sent from heaven
And by both word and deed
God's truth to us have given.
You wisely have ordained
The holy ministry
That we, your flock, may know
The truth that sets us free.
2 O blessed ministry
Of reconciliation,
That shows the way to God
And brings to us salvation!
Lord, by your gospel pure,
You bless and keep your fold;
You call, enlighten, keep;
You comfort and uphold.
3 Preserve this ministry
While harvest days are keeping;
And since the fields are ripe
And hands are few for reaping,
Send workers forth, O Lord,
The sheaves to gather in
That not a soul be lost
Which you have come to win.
4 The servants you have called
And to your Church are giving
Preserve in doctrine pure
And holiness of living.
Your Spirit fill their hearts
And charge their words with pow'r;
What they should boldly speak,
Oh, give them in that hour!
5 Bring those into your fold
Who still to you are strangers;
Guard those who are within
Against offense and dangers.
Press onward with your Word
Till pastor and his fold
Through faith in you, O Christ,
Your glory shall behold. Languages: English Tune Title: O GOTT, DU FROMMER GOTT (II)
Lord Jesus, You Have Come
He giveth the increase
Author: J. Wesley; Augustus G. Spangenberg Hymnal: Hymnal of the Methodist Episcopal Church #811 (1891) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Consecration To the ministry; Ministry Consecration to the; Ministry Fidelity of the; Ministry Labors of the; Ministry Reward of the First Line: High on his everlasting throne Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:14 Languages: English
He giveth the increase
The ministry instituted
Author: Philip Doddridge Hymnal: Hymnal of the Methodist Episcopal Church #812 (1891) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Ministry Commission of First Line: The Saviour, when to heaven he rose Scripture: Ephesians 4:11 Languages: English
The ministry instituted
The Ministry
Author: Steele Hymnal: Psalms and Hymns and Spiritual Songs #984 (1875) Topics: Ministry Commission First Line: How blest are those, how truly wise Scripture: Daniel 12:3 Tune Title: ROSE HILL
The Ministry
The Ministry
Author: Beddome Hymnal: Psalms and Hymns and Spiritual Songs #987 (1875) Topics: Ministry Prayer for First Line: Father of mercies, bow thine ear
The Ministry
O sing a song of Bethlehem
Author: Rev. Louis F. Benson (1855-1930) Hymnal: The Hymnal #138 (1950) Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Topics: Jesus Christ the Lord His Life and Ministry; Christ Ministry; Christ Life and Ministry; Ministry of Christ Lyrics: 1 O sing a song of Bethlehem,
Of shepherds watching there,
And of the news that came to them
From angels in the air:
The light that shone on Bethlehem
Fills all the world today;
Of Jesus' birth and peace on earth
The angels sing alway.
2 O sing a song of Nazareth,
Of sunny days of joy,
O sing of fragrant flowers' breath,
And of the sinless Boy:
For now the flowers of Nazareth
In every heart may grow;
Now spreads the fame of His dear Name
On all the winds that blow.
3 O sing a song of Galilee,
Of lake and woods and hill,
Of Him who walked upon the sea
And bade its waves be still:
For though, like waves on Galilee,
Dark seas of trouble roll,
When faith has heard the Master's word,
Falls peace upon the soul.
4 O sing a song of Calvary,
Its glory and dismay;
Of Him who hung upon the tree,
And took our sins away:
For He who died on Calvary
Is risen from the grave,
And Christ, our Lord, by heaven adored,
Is mighty now to save.
Amen. Tune Title: KINGSFOLD
O sing a song of Bethlehem
O Love, how deep, how broad, how high!
Author: Benjamin Webb (1820-1885) Hymnal: The Hymnal #139 (1950) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Jesus Christ the Lord His Life and Ministry; Christ Ministry; Christ Life and Ministry; Ministry of Christ Lyrics: 1 O Love, how deep, how broad, how high!
How passing thought and fantasy,
That God, the Son of God, should take
Our mortal form for mortals’ sake!
2 For us baptized, for us He bore
His holy fast and hungered sore;
For us temptation sharp He knew;
For us the Tempter overthrew.
3 For us to wicked men betrayed,
Scourged, mocked, in crown of thorns arrayed,
For us He bore the cross's death;
For us at length gave up His breath.
4 For us He rose from death again,
For us He went on high to reign;
For us He sent His Spirit here
To guide, to strengthen, and to cheer.
Amen. Tune Title: DEO GRACIAS
O Love, how deep, how broad, how high!
O Master Workman of the race
Author: Rev. Jay T. Stocking Hymnal: The Hymnal #140 (1950) Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Topics: Jesus Christ the Lord His Life and Ministry; Christ Ministry; Christ Life and Ministry; Ministry of Christ Lyrics: 1 O Master Workman of the race,
Thou Man of Galilee,
Who with the eyes of early youth
Eternal things didst see,
We thank Thee for Thy boyhood faith
That shone Thy whole life through;
"Did ye not know it is my work,
My Father's work to do?"
2 O Carpenter of Nazareth,
Builder of life divine,
Who shapest man to God's own law,
Thyself the fair design,
Build us a tower of Christ-like height,
That we the land may view,
And see, like Thee, our noblest work,
Our Father's work to do.
3 O Thou who dost the vision send
And givest each his task,
And with the task sufficient strength,
Show us Thy will, we ask;
Give us a conscience bold and good,
Give us a purpose true,
That it may be our highest joy
Our Father's work to do.
Amen. Tune Title: PETERSHAM
O Master Workman of the race
When the Lord of Love was here
Author: Rev. Stopford Augustus Brooke (1832-1916) Hymnal: The Hymnal #141 (1950) Meter: 7.7.5 D Topics: Jesus Christ the Lord His Life and Ministry; Christ Ministry; Christ Life and Ministry; Ministry of Christ Lyrics: 1 When the Lord of Love was here,
Happy hearts to Him were dear,
Though His heart was sad;
Worn and lonesome for our sake,
Yet he turned aside to make
All the weary glad.
2 Meek and lowly were His ways,
From His loving grew His praise,
From His giving, prayer;
All the outcast thronged to hear,
All the sorrowful drew near
To enjoy His care.
3 When he walked the fields, He drew
From the flowers and birds and dew
Parables of God;
For within His heart of love
All the soul of man did move,
God had His abode.
4 Lord, be ours Thy power to keep
In the very heart of grief,
And in trial, love;
In our meekness to be wise,
And through sorrows to arise
To our God above.
5 Fill us with Thy deep desire
All the sinful to inspire
With the Father’s life;
Free us from the cares that press
On the heart of worldliness,
From the fret and strife.
Amen. Tune Title: WINDRUSH
When the Lord of Love was here
O wondrous type, O vision fair
Author: Rev. John M. Neale Hymnal: The Hymnal #142 (1950) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Jesus Christ the Lord His Life and Ministry: Transfiguration; Christ Ministry; Christ Life and Ministry; Ministry of Christ Lyrics: 1 O wondrous type, O vision fair
Of glory that the Church shall share,
Which Christ upon the mountain shows
When brighter than the sun He glows.
2 With shining face and bright array,
Christ deigns to manifest today
What glory shall be theirs above
Who joy in God with perfect love.
3 And faithful hearts are raised on high
By this great vision's mystery;
For which in joyful strains we raise
The voice of prayer, the hymn of praise.
4 O Father, with th' eternal Son,
And Holy Spirit, ever One,
Vouchsafe to bring us by Thy grace
To see Thy glory face to face.
Amen. Tune Title: DEO GRACIAS
O wondrous type, O vision fair
What grace, O Lord, and beauty shone
Author: Edward Denny Hymnal: The Hymnal #143 (1950) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Jesus Christ the Lord His Life and Ministry; Christ Ministry; Christ Life and Ministry; Ministry of Christ Lyrics: 1 What grace, O Lord, and beauty shone
Around Thy steps below;
What patient love was seen in all
Thy life and death of woe.
2 Thy foes might hate, despise, revile,
Thy friends unfaithful prove;
Unwearied in forgiveness still,
Thy heart could only love.
3 O give us hearts to love like Thee!
Like Thee, O Lord, to grieve
Far more for others' sins than all
The wrongs that we receive.
4 One with Thyself, may every eye
In us, Thy brethren, see
The gentleness and grace that spring
From union, Lord, with Thee.
Amen. Tune Title: DALEHURST
What grace, O Lord, and beauty shone
Lord, who throughout these forty days
Author: Claudia F. Hernaman Hymnal: The Hymnal #144 (1950) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Jesus Christ the Lord His Life and Ministry; Christ Ministry; Christ Life and Ministry; Ministry of Christ Lyrics: 1 Lord, who throughout these forty days
For us didst fast and pray,
Teach us with Thee to mourn our sins,
And close by Thee to stay.
2 As Thou with Satan didst contend,
And didst the victory win,
O give us strength in Thee to fight,
In Thee to conquer sin.
3 And through these days of penitence,
And through Thy Passiontide,
Yea, evermore, in life and death,
Jesus! with us abide.
4 Abide with us, that so, this life
Of suffering over-past,
An Easter of unending joy
We may attain at last!
Amen. Tune Title: ST. FLAVIAN
Lord, who throughout these forty days
Lord, as to Thy dear cross we flee
Author: Rev. John Hampden Gurney (1802-1862) Hymnal: The Hymnal #145 (1950) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Jesus Christ the Lord His Life and Ministry; Christ Ministry; Christ Life and Ministry; Ministry of Christ Lyrics: 1 Lord, as to Thy dear cross we flee,
And plead to be forgiven,
So let Thy life our pattern be,
And form our souls for heaven.
2 Help us through good report and ill
Our daily cross to bear,
Like Thee, to do our Father's will,
Our brethren's griefs to share.
3 Let grace our selfishness expel,
Our earthliness refine,
And kindness in our bosoms dwell,
As free and true as Thine.
4 If joy shall at Thy bidding fly,
And grief's dark day come on,
We, in our turn, would meekly cry,
"Father, Thy will be done."
5 Kept peaceful in the midst of strife,
Forgiving and forgiven,
O may we lead the pilgrim's life,
And follow Thee to heaven.
Amen. Tune Title: ST. COLUMBA (IRISH)
Lord, as to Thy dear cross we flee
Great God, Your Love Has Called Us
Author: Brian A. Wren, b. 1936 Hymnal: Evangelical Lutheran Worship #358 (2006) Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8 Topics: Diaconal Ministry; Vocation, Ministry; Diaconal Ministry; Vocation, Ministry First Line: Great God, your love has called us here Lyrics: 1 Great God, your love has called us here,
as we, by love, for love were made.
Your living likeness still we bear,
though marred, dishonored, disobeyed.
We come, with all our heart and mind
your call to hear, your love to find.
2 We come with self-inflicted pains
of broken trust and chosen wrong,
half-free, half-bound by inner chains,
by social forces swept along,
by pow'rs and systems close confined,
yet seeking hope for humankind.
3 Great God, in Christ you call our name
and then receive us as your own,
not through some merit, right, or claim,
but by your gracious love alone.
We strain to glimpse your mercy seat
and find you kneeling at our feet.
4 Then take the towel, and break the bread,
and humble us, and call us friends.
Suffer and serve till all are fed,
and show how grandly love intends
to work till all creation sings,
to fill all worlds, to crown all things.
5 Great God, in Christ you set us free
your life to live, your joy to share.
Give us your Spirit's liberty
to turn from guilt and dull despair,
and offer all that faith can do
while love is making all things new. Languages: English Tune Title: RYBURN
Great God, Your Love Has Called Us
Lord Jesus, Who Art come
Author: Eberhard L. Fischer Hymnal: The Lutheran Hymnal #485 (1941) Meter: 6.7.6.7.6.6.6.6 Topics: The Church Ministry Lyrics: 1 Lord Jesus, who art come
A Teacher sent from heaven
And by both word and deed
God's truth to us hast given.
Thou wisely hast ordained
The holy ministry
That we, Thy flock, may know
The way to God thro' Thee.
2 Thou hast, O Lord, returned,
To God's right hand ascending;
Yet Thou art in the world,
Thy kingdom here extending.
Thro' preaching of Thy Word
In ev'ry land and clime
Thy people's faith is kept
Until the end of time.
3 O blessed ministry
Of reconciliation,
That shows the way to God
And brings to us salvation!
By Thine evangel pure,
Lord, Thou preserv'st Thy fold,
Dost call, enlighten, keep,
Dost comfort and uphold.
4 Preserve this ministry
While harvest-days are keeping;
And since the fields are white
And hands are few for reaping,
Send workers forth, O Lord,
The sheaves to gather in
That not a soul be lost
Which Thou art come to win.
5 The servants Thou hast called
And to Thy Church art giving
Preserve in doctrine pure
And holiness of living.
Thy Spirit fill their hearts,
Endue their tongues with power;
What they should boldly speak,
Oh, give them in that hour!
6 Yea, bless Thy Word alway,
Our souls forever feeding;
And may we never lack
A faithful shepherd's leading!
Seek Thou the wandering sheep,
Bind up the sore opprest,
Lift up the fallen ones,
And grant the weary rest.
7 Bring those into Thy fold
Who still to Thee are strangers;
Guard those who are within
Against offense and dangers.
Press onward with Thy Word
Till pastor and his fold
Through faith in Thee, O Christ,
Thy glory shall behold.
Amen. Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1 Languages: English Tune Title: O GOTT, DU FROMMER GOTT
Lord Jesus, Who Art come
We pray Thee, Jesus, who didst first
Author: Greville Phillimore Hymnal: The Hymnal #668 (1921) Meter: 8.6.8.4 Topics: The Ministry Commission of; The Ministry Consecration and Duties of; The Ministry Increase of; The Ministry Prayer for Languages: English Tune Title: WREFORD
We pray Thee, Jesus, who didst first
Lord, Whose Love in Humble Service
Author: Albert F. Bayly, 1901-1984 Hymnal: Evangelical Lutheran Worship #712 (2006) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Topics: Diaconal Ministry; Vocation, Ministry; Diaconal Ministry; Vocation, Ministry Languages: English Tune Title: BEACH SPRING
Lord, Whose Love in Humble Service
Ministers' prayer
Author: John S. B. Monsell Hymnal: Hymnal of the Methodist Episcopal Church #808 (1891) Meter: 7.6 Topics: Consecration To the ministry; Ministry Call to; Ministry Consecration to the; Ministry Prayer of the First Line: Lord of the living harvest Languages: English
Ministers' prayer
Christ's constraining love
Author: Johann J. Winkler; J. Wesley Hymnal: Hymnal of the Methodist Episcopal Church #814 (1891) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Consecration To the ministry; Ministry Call to; Ministry Consecration to the; Ministry Fidelity of the First Line: Saviour of men, thy searching eye Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:11 Languages: English
Christ's constraining love
Lord Jesus, You Have Come
Author: Eberhard L. Fischer, 1695-1773 Hymnal: Christian Worship #897 (2021) Meter: 6.7.6.7.6.6.6.6 Topics: Ministry Lyrics: 1 Lord Jesus, you have come
a teacher sent from heaven
and by both word and deed
God's truth to us have given.
You wisely have ordained
the holy ministry
that we, your flock, may know
the truth that sets us free.
2 O blessed ministry
of reconciliation,
that shows the way to God
and brings to us salvation!
Lord, by your gospel pure,
you bless and keep your fold,
you call, enlighten, keep,
you comfort and uphold.
3 Preserve this ministry
while harvest days are keeping;
and since the fields are ripe
and hands are few for reaping,
send workers forth, O Lord,
the sheaves to gather in
that not a soul be lost
which you have come to win.
4 The servants you have called
and to your Church are giving
preserve in doctrine pure
and holiness of living.
Your Spirit fill their hearts
and charge their words with pow'r;
what they should boldly speak,
O give them in that hour!
5 Bring those into your fold
who still to you are strangers;
guard those who are within
against offense and dangers.
Press onward with your Word
till pastor and his fold
through faith in you, O Christ,
your glory shall behold. Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-2 Languages: English Tune Title: O GOTT, DU FROMMER GOTT
Lord Jesus, You Have Come
God of the Women
Author: Carolyn Winfrey Gillette Hymnal: Gifts of Love #5 (2000) Meter: 10.10.10.10 Topics: Jesus Christ Ministry; Ministry First Line: God of the women who answered your call Scripture: Genesis 12-23 Languages: English Tune Title: SLANE
God of the Women
O Lord, You Called Disciples
Author: Carolyn Winfrey Gillette Hymnal: Songs of Grace #15 (2009) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Topics: Jesus Christ Ministry First Line: O Lord, you called disciples, proclaiming, "Come and see!" Lyrics: O Lord, you called disciples, proclaiming, “Come and see!”
And so an invitation began your ministry.
Then Andrew called his brother, and Peter came to you;
More men and women followed, and little children, too.
You met a busy woman out in the noon-day sun.
You shared God’s love, you listened; you told all she had done.
She called her friends and neighbors and brought them face to face
With you, the living water, the bearer of God’s grace.
O Christ, your invitation has reached from year to year!
Through some who heard you calling, a church was founded here.
As faithful people served you a century ago,*
They soon invited others; your church began to grow.
God, by your Holy Spirit, now send us in your name
To serve the lost and outcast, the poor for whom you came.
Through gifts of hope and healing, through loving ministry,
May we reach out, inviting the world to “Come and see!”
*Or “as faithful people served you so many years ago,”
Scripture: John 1:35-41 Languages: English Tune Title: LANCASHIRE
O Lord, You Called Disciples
Psalm 19: Lord, You Have the Words
Hymnal: Journeysongs (2nd ed.) #20 (2003) Topics: Ministry/Mission; Ministry/Mission; Ministry/Mission First Line: The law of the LORD is perfect Refrain First Line: Lord, you have the words Scripture: Psalm 19:8-11 Languages: English Tune Title: [The law of the LORD is perfect]
Psalm 19: Lord, You Have the Words
The LORD God Is My Light and My Salvation
Author: Marie J. Post Hymnal: Psalter Hymnal (Gray) #27 (1987) Meter: 11.10.11.10.10.10.10.10 Topics: Epiphany & Ministry of Christ; Epiphany & Ministry of Christ; Ministry & Service Scripture: Psalm 27 Languages: English Tune Title: GENEVAN 27
The LORD God Is My Light and My Salvation
Psalm 98: Los Confines de la Tierra (All the Ends of the Earth)
Author: Bob Hurd, b. 1950 Hymnal: Journeysongs (2nd ed.) #76 (2003) Topics: Music Ministry; Music Ministry; Music Ministry First Line: Canten al Señor un cántico nuevo (Sing, sing to the Lord a new song) Refrain First Line: Los confines de la tierra (All the ends of the earth) Scripture: Psalm 98:1-6 Languages: English; Spanish Tune Title: [Sing, sing to the Lord a new song]
Psalm 98: Los Confines de la Tierra (All the Ends of the Earth)
Peter Said, "I'm Going Fishing"
Author: Carolyn Winfrey Gillette Hymnal: Singing the New Testament #112 (2008) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Topics: Ministry and Service; Vocation, Ministry Lyrics: 1 Peter said, "I'm going fishing,"
so his friends went out with him.
Through the night, they labored, watching,
hauling empty nets back in.
In the grey of early morning,
Jesus, you came walking by.
From the beach you called a greeting,
"Cast out on the other side!"
2 Soon their nets were filled to brimming;
someone cried, "It is the Lord!"
Jumping in, he started swimming;
Christ, you met him on the shore.
Guiding them to better waters,
eating fish and sharing bread -
you showed Peter and the others:
You were risen from the dead!
3 Risen Christ, you send us fishing!
God's great sea is everywhere.
you have guided us in mission,
you have given love to share.
Through the years, our church has heard you,
we have answered your great call:
"Cast your nets where I have told you.
Bring my Word of love to all!"
4 Lord, be with our congregation;
by your Spirit, send us forth!
May we care for your creation;
may we work for peace on earth.
In our worship, in our giving,
in our serving those in need,
may we know, Lord; you are living,
guiding us in ministry.
Scripture: John 21:1-14 Languages: English Tune Title: ST. JOHN'S QUADRA
Peter Said, "I'm Going Fishing"
Luke 2: Now Let Your Servants, Lord, Depart in Peace
Author: M. D. Ridge Hymnal: Journeysongs (2nd ed.) #124 (2003) Meter: 10.8.8.10 Topics: Ministry/Mission; Ministry/Mission; Ministry/Mission First Line: Now let your servants, Lord, depart in peace Languages: English Tune Title: MISSION HILLS
Luke 2: Now Let Your Servants, Lord, Depart in Peace
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