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Watching for souls. An ordination hymn

Author: Dr. Doddridge Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns #CDX (1792) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: The Church Ordination; Ordination hymns First Line: Let Sion's watchman all awake Lyrics: 1 Let Sion's watchmen all awake, And take th' alarm they give; Now let them, from the mouth of God Their awful charge receive. 2 'Tis not a cause of small import The pastor's care demands; But what might fill and angel's heart, And fill'd a Savior's hands. 3 They watch for souls, for which the Lord Did heavenly bliss forego; For souls, which must forever live, In raptures, or in woe. 4 All to the great tribunal haste, Th' account to render there; And should'st thou strictly mark our faults, Lord, how should we appear! 5 May they, that Jesus whom they preach, Their own Redeemer see, And watch thou daily o'er their souls, That they may watch for thee. Scripture: Hebrews 13:17 Languages: English

At the ordination of a minister

Hymnal: Psalms and Hymns, for the Use of the German Reformed Church, in the United States of America. (2nd ed.) #329 (1834) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Ordination First Line: Shepherd of Isr'l, thou dost keep

Whom Shall I Send?

Author: Fred Pratt Green Hymnal: The United Methodist Hymnal #582 (1989) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: The Sacraments and Rites of the Church Ordination; The Sacraments and Rites of the Church Ordination; Ordination First Line: Whom shall I send? our Maker cries Lyrics: 1 Whom shall I send? our Maker cries; and many, when they hear God's voice, are sure where their vocation lies; but many shrink from such a choice. 2 For who can serve a God so pure, or claim to speak in such a name, while doubt makes every step unsure, and self confuses every aim? 3 And yet, believing God who calls knows what we are and still may be, our past defeats, our future falls, we dare to answer: Lord, send me! 4 Those who are called God purifies, and daily gives us strength to bend our thoughts, our skills, our energies, and life itself to this one end. Scripture: Isaiah 6:8 Languages: English Tune Title: DEUS TUORUM MILITUM

God the Spirit, Guide and Guardian

Author: Carl P. Daw, Jr. Hymnal: The United Methodist Hymnal #648 (1989) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Topics: The Sacraments and Rites of the Church Ordination; The Sacraments and Rites of the Church Ordination; Ordination Lyrics: 1 God the Spirit, guide and guardian, windsped flame and hovering dove, breath of life and voice of prophets, sign of blessing, power of love: give to those who lead your people fresh anointing of your grace; send them forth as bold apostles to your church in every place. 2 Christ our Savior, sovereign, shepherd, word made flesh, love crucified, teacher, healer, suffering servant, friend of sinners, foe of pride: in your tending may all pastors* learn and live a shepherd's care; grant them courage and compassion shown through word and deed and prayer. 3 Great Creator, life-bestower, truth beyond all thought's recall, fount of wisdom, womb of mercy, giving and forgiving all: as you know our strength and weakness, so may those the church exalts oversee her life steadfastly yet not overlook her faults. 4 Triune God, mysterious being, undivided and diverse, deeper than our minds can fathom, greater than our creeds rehearse: help us in our varied callings your full image to proclaim, that our ministries uniting may give glory to your name. *(or "ministers") Languages: English Tune Title: HYFRYDOL

How Shall They Hear the Word of God

Author: Michael Perry Hymnal: The United Methodist Hymnal #649 (1989) Meter: 8.6.8.6.8.8 Topics: The Sacraments and Rites of the Church Ordination; The Sacraments and Rites of the Church Ordination; Ordination Lyrics: 1 How shall they hear the word of God unless the truth is told? How shall the sinful be set free, the sorrowful consoled? To all who speak the truth today, impart your Spirit, Lord, we pray. 2 How shall they call to God for help unless they have believed? How shall the poor be given hope, the prisoner reprieved? To those who help the blind to see, give light and love and clarity. 3 How shall the gospel be proclaimed that sinners may repent? How shall the world find peace at last if heralds are not sent? So send us, Lord, for we rejoice to speak of Christ with life and voice. Scripture: Romans 10:14-15 Languages: English Tune Title: AUCH JETZT MACHT GOTT

Give Me the Faith Which Can Remove

Author: Charles Wesley Hymnal: The United Methodist Hymnal #650 (1989) Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8 Topics: The Sacraments and Rites of the Church Ordination; The Sacraments and Rites of the Church Ordination; Ordination First Line: Give me, the faith which can remove Lyrics: 1. Give me the faith which can remove and sink the mountain to a plain; give me the childlike praying love, which longs to build thy house again; thy love, let it my heart o'er-power, and all my simple soul devour. 2. I would the precious time redeem, and longer live for this alone, to spend and to be spent for them who have not yet my Savior known; fully on these my mission prove, and only breathe, to breathe thy love. 3. My talents, gifts, and graces, Lord, into thy blessed hands receive; and let me live to preach thy word, and let me to thy glory live; my every sacred moment spend in publishing the sinner's Friend. 4. Enlarge, inflame, and fill my heart with boundless charity divine, so shall I all my strength exert, and love them with a zeal like thine, and lead them to thy open side, the sheep for whom the Shepherd died. Scripture: Mark 11:20-25 Languages: English Tune Title: CAREY'S (SURREY)

Come, Holy Ghost, Our Souls Inspire

Author: John Cosin; Rhabanus Maurus, 8th-9th cent Hymnal: The United Methodist Hymnal #651 (1989) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: The Sacraments and Rites of the Church Ordination; The Sacraments and Rites of the Church Ordination; Ordination Refrain First Line: Praise to thy eternal merit Lyrics: 1 Come, Holy Ghost, our souls inspire, and lighten with celestial fire; thou the anointing Spirit art, who dost thy sevenfold gifts impart. 2 Thy blessed unction from above is comfort, life, and fire of love; enable with perpetual light the dullness of our blinded sight. 3 Anoint and cheer our soiled face with the abundance of thy grace; keep far our foes; give peace at home; where thou art guide, no ill can come. 4 Teach us to know the Father, Son, and thee, of both, to be but One; that through the ages all along this, this may be our endless song: Refrain after last stanza: Praise to thy eternal merit, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Amen. Languages: English Tune Title: VENI CREATOR

I, the Lord of sea and sky

Author: Daniel L. Schutte, 1947- Hymnal: The Book of Praise #592 (1997) Topics: Children and Youth Ordination / Commissioning; Sacraments and Ordinances Ordination / Commissioning First Line: I, the Lord of sea and sky, I have heard my people cry Refrain First Line: Here I am, Lord, Is it I, Lord? Scripture: Exodus 3:7-12 Languages: English Tune Title: HERE I AM, LORD

The goodness of God acknowledged in giving Pastors after his own heart

Author: Dr. Doddridge Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns #CDXI (1792) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: The Church Ordination; Ordination hymns First Line: Shepherd of Israel, thou dost keep Lyrics: 1 Shepherd of Israel, thou dost keep With constant care thy humble sheep; By the inferior pastors rise To feed our souls, and bless our eyes. 2 To all thy churches such impart, Modell'd by thy own gracious heart; Whose courage, watchfulness and love, Men may attest, and God approve. 3 Fed by their active tender care, Healthful may all thy sheep appear; And, by their fair example led, The way to Zion's pastures tread! 4 Here hast thou listen'd to our vows, And scatter'd blessings on thy house; Thy saints are succour'd and no more As sheep without a guide deplore. 5 Completely heal each former stroke And bless the shepherd and the flock; Confirm the hopes thy mercies raise, And own this tribute of our praise. Scripture: Jeremiah 3:15 Languages: English

Tú has venido a la orilla (You Have Come down to the Lakeshore)

Author: Madeleine Forell Marshall; Cesáreo Gabaraín Hymnal: The New Century Hymnal #173 (1995) Meter: 8.10.10 with refrain Topics: Ordination; Ordination Refrain First Line: Jesús, me has mirado a los ojos (O Jesus, you have looked into my eyes) Scripture: Luke 5:1-11 Languages: Spanish, English Tune Title: PESCADOR DE HOMBRES

With heavenly power, O Lord, defend

Hymnal: Book of Worship (Rev. ed.) #195 (1870) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Ministers ordination and installation of; Ordination Lyrics: 1 With heavenly power, O Lord, defend Him whom we now to Thee commend; The faithful messenger secure, And make him to the end endure. 2 Gird him with all-sufficient grace, Direct his feet in paths of peace: Thy truth and faithfulness fulfil, And arm him to obey Thy will. Languages: English

Tú has venido a la orilla (Pescador de hombres) (Lord, You Have Come to the Lakeshore)

Author: Cesáreo Gabaráin; Gertrude C. Suppe; George Lockwood; Raquel Gutiérrez-Achón Hymnal: Mil Voces para Celebrar #195 (1996) Topics: Ordination/Installation; Ordination/Installation First Line: Tú has venido a la orilla (Lord, you have come to the lakeshore) Refrain First Line: Señor, me has mirado a los ojos (O Lord, with your eyes you have searched me) Languages: English; Spanish Tune Title: PESCADOR DE HOMBRES

Tú has venido a la orilla (Pescador de hombres) (Lord, You Have Come to the Lakeshore)

Author: Cesáreo Gabaráin; Gertrude C. Suppe; George Lockwood; Raquel Gutiérrez-Achón Hymnal: Cáliz de Bendiciones #195 (1996) Topics: Ordination/Installation; Ordination/Installation First Line: Tú has venido a la orilla (Lord, you have come to the lakeshore) Refrain First Line: Señor, me has mirado a los ojos (O Lord, with your eyes you have searched me) Languages: English; Spanish Tune Title: PESCADOR DE HOMBRES

O Holy Lord, our God

Hymnal: Book of Worship (Rev. ed.) #196 (1870) Topics: Ministers ordination and installation of; Ordination Lyrics: 1 O holy Lord, our God, By heavenly hosts adored, Hear us, we pray; To Thee the cherubim, Angels and seraphim, Unceasing praises hymn-- Their homage pay. 2 Here give Thy word success, And this Thy servant bless, His labors own; And while the sinner’s Friend His life and words commend, The Holy Spirit send, And make Him known. 3 May ev'ry passing year More happy still appear Than this glad day; With numbers fill the place, Adorn Thy saints with grace, Thy truth may all embrace, O Lord, we pray. Languages: English

Let Zion's watchmen all awake

Hymnal: Book of Worship (Rev. ed.) #197 (1870) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Ministers ordination and installation of; Ordination Lyrics: 1 Let Zion's watchmen all awake, And take th'alarm they give; Now let them from the mouth of God Their solemn charge receive. 2 'Tis not a cause of small import The pastor's care demands; But what might fill an angel's heart, And fill'd a Saviour's hands. 3 They watch for souls, for which the Lord Did heavenly bliss forgo; For souls which must forever live In raptures or in woe. 4 All to the great tribunal haste, Th'account to render there; And should'st Thou strictly mark our faults, Lord, how should we appear? 5 May they that Jesus, Whom they preach, Their own Redeemer see; And watch Thou daily o'er their souls, That they may watch for Thee. Languages: English

For my sake and the gospel's, go

Author: Edward Henry Bickersteth (1825-1906) Hymnal: Church Hymnary (4th ed.) #248 (2005) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Topics: The Church Celebrates Ordination; Ordination Lyrics: 1 'For my sake and the gospel's, go and tell redemption's story'; his heralds answer, 'Be it so, and thine, Lord, all the glory!' They preach his birth, his life, his cross, the love of his atonement, for whom they count the world but loss, his Easter, his enthronement. 2 Hark! hark! the trump of jubilee proclaims to every nation, from pole to pole, by land and sea, glad tidings of salvation. Still on and on the anthems spread of alleluia voices; in concert with the holy dead, the warrior Church rejoices. 3 He comes, whose advent trumpet drowns the last of time's evangels, Immanuel, crowned with many crowns, the Lord of saints and angels. O Life, Light, Love, the great I AM, Triune, who changest never, the throne of God and of the Lamb is thine, and thine for ever. Scripture: Acts 10:38-43 Languages: English Tune Title: BISHOPGARTH

For my sake and the gospel's, go

Author: Edward Henry Bickersteth (1825-1906) Hymnal: Hymns of Glory, Songs of Praise #248 (2008) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Topics: The Church Celebrates Ordination; Ordination Lyrics: 1 'For my sake and the gospel's, go and tell redemption's story'; his heralds answer, 'Be it so, and thine, Lord, all the glory!' They preach his birth, his life, his cross, the love of his atonement, for whom they count the world but loss, his Easter, his enthronement. 2 Hark! hark! the trump of jubilee proclaims to every nation, from pole to pole, by land and sea, glad tidings of salvation: Still on and on the anthems spread of alleluia voices; in concert with the holy dead, the warrior Church rejoices. 3 He comes, whose advent trumpet drowns the last of time's evangels, Immanuel, crowned with many crowns, the Lord of saints and angels. O Life, Light, Love, the great I AM, Triune, who changest never, the throne of God and of the Lamb is thine, and thine for ever. Scripture: Acts 10:38-43 Languages: English Tune Title: BISHOPGARTH

By revelation called of God

Author: Evan A. Fry Hymnal: The Hymnal #254 (1956) Topics: Ordination; The Church and The Sacraments Ordination Scripture: Hebrews 5:1 Tune Title: MANOAH

Lord of the church, we humbly pray

Author: Edward Osler, 1798-1863; Charles Wesley, 1707-1788 Hymnal: The Hymnal #255 (1956) Topics: Ordination; The Church and The Sacraments Ordination Scripture: Ephesians 6:18-20 Tune Title: MAGDALEN COLLEGE

Lord of the living harvest

Author: John S. B. Monsell, 1818-1875 Hymnal: The Hymnal #256 (1956) Topics: Ordination; The Church and The Sacraments Ordination Tune Title: MISSIONARY HYMN

Herr Jesu! der du selbst

Author: E. L. Fischer, 1695-1773 Hymnal: Evang.-Lutherisches Gesangbuch #259 (1872) Topics: Die Kirche des Herrn Ordination, Einführung und Einweihung; The Church of the Lord Ordination, Introduction and Initiation Lyrics: 1 Herr Jesu! der du selbst von Gott als Lehre kommen, und wie du's in den Schooß des Vaters hast vernommen, den rechten Weg zu Gott, mit Wort und Werk gelehrt, sei für dein Predigtamt, gelobt von deiner Heerd! 2 Du bist zwar in die Höh zumVater aufgefahren, doch giebst du noch der Welt dein Wort mit großen Schaaren und baust durch diesen Deienst die Kirche, deinen Leib, das er im glauben wachs und fest an's Ende bleib. 3 Hab Dank für dieses Amt, durch welches man dich höret, das uns den Weg zu Gott und die Versöhnung lehret, durch's Evangelium ein Häuflein der Welt berufet, sammelt, stärkt, lehrt tröstet und erhält. 4 Erhalt uns diesen Dienst bis an das End der Erden, und weil die Ernte groß, groß Arbeit und Beschwerden, schick selbst Arbeiter aus, und mach sie klug und treu, das Feld und Sämann gut, die Erndte reichlich sei. 5 Die du durch deinem Auf der Kirche hast gegeben, erhalt bei reiner Lehr und einem heilgen Leben: leg deinen Geist ins Herz, dein Wort in ihren Mund; was jeder reden soll, das gieb du ihm zur Stund. 6 Ach segne stets dein Wort mit Kraft an unsern Seelen; laß deiner Heerd es nie and guter Weide fehlen; such das Verirrter selbst, das Wunde binde zu, das Schlafende weck auf, das müde bring zur Ruh. 7 Bring, was noch draußen ist, zu deiner kleinen Heerde; was drinnen ist, erhalt, daß es gestärket werde; durchbring mit deinem Wort, bis einstens Heerd und Hirt im Glauben, Herr, an dich, zusammen selig wird! Languages: German

Der Herr ist mein getreuer Hirt

Hymnal: Evang.-Lutherisches Gesangbuch #260 (1872) Topics: Die Kirche des Herrn Ordination, Einführung und Einweihung; The Church of the Lord Ordination, Introduction and Initiation Lyrics: 1 Der Herr ist mein getreuer Hirt, der mich im Worte weidet. Er rust das Schaaf, das sich verirrt, un von der Heerde scheidet. Er führet mich mit seiner Hand, und heiligt selbst darzu den Stand der Hirten und der Lehrer. 2 Der Herr berief unmittelbar in alten Testamente der heilgen Männer große Schaar, die man Propheten nennte. Durch dieser Männer Schrift und Mund entdeckte Gott den Gnadenbund, und ließ von Christo zeugen. 3 Als Jesus nun sich eingestellt, erwählt er seine Knechte, und schickte sie in alle Welt, zu lehren seine Rechte: durch welche Gott, an Christi Statt, die Menschen treu ermahnet hat: laßt euch mit Gott versöhnen. 4 Gott ruft auch noch, doch mittelbar, nach seinem Herzen, Hirten, und sendet sie noch immerdar so Frommen als Verirrten; die lehren uns noch immerfort, des Aller höchsten theures Wort, das in der Schrift verfasset. 5 Ein Lehrer heißt ein Säemann, und Gottes Wort sein Saamen; ein Wächter, der nicht schlafen kann; er führt den Vaternamen. Er heißt ein Streiter und ein Hirt: ein Engel, der gesendet wird; ja ein Haushalter Gottes. 6 Erhalt uns, Herr! dein theures Wort in unverfälschter Lehre, und rüste selbst noch immerfort, zu deines Namens Ehre, getreue Streiter christi aus; bewahre dein geweihtes Haus und die dasselbe bauen. 7 Laß deine Knechte deinen Ruhm in Lehr und Leben preisen, daß sie das wahre christenthum auch mit der That beweisen: Damit des Wortes theure Kraft, die nur allein das leben schafft, ja nicht verlästert werde. 8 Herr! lab uns durch die Boten ein, und weck uns aus dem Schlafe, laß alle Hörer Thäter sein, als Christi fromme Schaafe; das alle treue Lehre sich, und die sie hören, Herr! durch dich dort ewig selig machen. Languages: German

O Vater der Barmherzigkeit!

Hymnal: Evang.-Lutherisches Gesangbuch #261 (1872) Topics: Die Kirche des Herrn Ordination, Einführung und Einweihung; The Church of the Lord Ordination, Introduction and Initiation Lyrics: 1 O Vater, der Barmherzigkeit, wir danken dir mit Innigkeit, das unsre Herzen du berührt und treue Diener zugeführt. 2 Versorg uns auch mit allem Fleiß, gieb uns dein Wort, die rechte Speis, wie du denn angefangen hast nach aller deines Herzens Lust. 3 Damit wir all in Einigkeit, erfüllet mit Gerechtigkeit, durch Christum deinen lieben Sohn, erlangen ewig Freud und Kron. Languages: German

Gott Vater! aller Dinge Grund

Author: A. Knapp Hymnal: Evang.-Lutherisches Gesangbuch #262 (1872) Topics: Die Kirche des Herrn Ordination, Einführung und Einweihung; The Church of the Lord Ordination, Introduction and Initiation Lyrics: 1 Gott Vater! aller Dinge Grund, gieb deinen Vaternamen kund an diesem heilgen Orte. Wie lieblich sit die Stätte hier! Die Herzen wallen auf zu dir; hier ist des Himmels Pforte! Wohne, throne, hier bei Sündern, als bei Kindern, voller Klarheit; heilge uns in deiner Wahrheit. 2 Sohn Gottes, Herr der Herrlichkeit! Dies Gotteshaus ist dir geweiht, o laß dir's wohlgefallen! Hier schalle dein lebendig Wort, dein Segen walte fort und fort in diesem Friedenshallen. Einheit, Reinheit gieb den Herzen: Angst und Schmerzen tilg in Gnaden, und nimm von uns allen Schaden. 3 O heilger Geist, du werthes Licht! Wend her dein göttlich Angesicht, daß wir erleuchtet werden. Gieß über uns und dieses Haus dich mit allmächtgen Flammen aus, mach himmlisch uns auf Erden. Lehrer, Hörer, Kinder, Väter! früher, später geht's zum Sterben, hilf uns Jesu Reich ererben. 4 Dreieinger Gott! Lob, Dank und Preis sie dir vom Kinde bis zum Greis für dies dein Haus gesungen! Du hast's geschenkt und auferbaut, dir ist's geheiligt und vertraut mit Herzen, Händen, Zungen. Ach hier sind wir nach in Hütten; Herr! wir bitten: stell uns droben in den Tempel, dich zu loben. Languages: German

Dreifaltig heilger, großer Gott

Author: Hans v. Assig, 1650-1694 Hymnal: Evang.-Lutherisches Gesangbuch #263 (1872) Topics: Die Kirche des Herrn Ordination, Einführung und Einweihung; The Church of the Lord Ordination, Introduction and Initiation Lyrics: 1 Dreifaltig heilig großer Gott, schau doch von deiner Höhe, wie hier vor dir, Herr Zebaoth, dein armes Gäuflein stehe; merk auf das Seufzen und Gebet, das wir von dieser heilgen Stätt bor deinen Thron dir bringen. 2 Wir haben dieses Gotteshaus gebauet deinem Namen, mit dir ist es gezieret aus daß wir sammt unserm Saamen die heilge Satzung und dein Wort, an diesem dir geweihten Ort zur Seelen Heil anhören. 3 Der Grund ist selber Jesus Christ, Apostel und Propheten, ihr Wort der Pfeiler Grundvest ist, darauf in allen Nöthen, wie hoch die List der Feinde geht, die Gottesstadt doch lustig steht nit ihrem Zionsbrunnen. 4 Hier woll'n wir unsre Kinderlein dir in der Taufe schenken, die Katechismuslehre rein in ihre Herzen senken, sie in des wahren Glaubens Frucht, in deiner Furcht, in Christenzucht, als Himmelspflanzen ziehen. 5 Hier wollen wir in wahrer Reu auf tiefgebeugten Knieen, die Sünden beichten ohne Scheu und hier zum Kreuze fliehen, abbitten die blutrothe Schuld, Vergebung suchen, Gnad und Huld in Christi Blut und Wunden. 6 Beim heilgen Altar werden sich die müden Seelen laben, da unser Heiland, Jesus Christ, uns Sünder will begaben mit seinem wahren Leib und Blut, in Tod gegeben uns zu gut und uns zum Heil vergossen. 7 Hier segnet man den Ehstand ein, man bittet für die Kranken; dies Haus wird stets erfüllet sein mit Loben und mit Danken; hier wird man den Regierungsstand, Kirch, Schulen, Häuser, Stadt und Land dir täglich anempfehlen. 8 Herr, hebe nun zu segnen an dies Haus, nach dir genennet, daß es kein Feind zerstören kann, wie hoch sein Eifer brennet. Stör Alles, was uns stören will, laß uns an dieser Zionsstill dich sonder Ende loben. 9 Lob, Ehr und Dank und Herrlichkeit sei dir, o Herr, gesungen, daß bei der letztbetrübten Zeit es uns so weit gelungen. Gieb, daß, was wir jetzt fangen an, nicht eher Ende nehmen kann, bis Erd und Himmel brechen. Languages: German

Gleichwie sein Haus der Vogel baut

Author: Nik. Selnecker, 1532-1592 Hymnal: Evang.-Lutherisches Gesangbuch #264 (1872) Topics: Die Kirche des Herrn Ordination, Einführung und Einweihung; The Church of the Lord Ordination, Introduction and Initiation Lyrics: 1 Gleichwie sein Haus der Vogel baut, die Schwalb auch auf ihr Restlein schaut, also tracht ich nun ganz und gar, Herr Jesu Christ, nach dein'm Altar. 2 Hilf mir,o Herr, durchs Jammerthal! Gieb deinen Dienern überall, daß sie dein Brünnlein leiten recht, daß wir behalt'n den Glauben ächt. 3 Viel besser ist, in diner G'men der Allergringst und wenigst sein, denn sonst der Herrlichst in der Welt, voll Reichthum, Glück, Ehr, Gut und Geld. 4 Du bist der Herr, Licht, Sonn und Schild, giebst Gnad und Ehr, bist gut und mild. Hilf, Herr, den Glauben in uns mehr und unser Herz zu dir bekehr! Languages: German

Kommt her ihr Christen, voller Freud

Author: Joh. Chr. Arnschwanger, 1625-1695 Hymnal: Evang.-Lutherisches Gesangbuch #265 (1872) Topics: Die Kirche des Herrn Ordination, Einführung und Einweihung; The Church of the Lord Ordination, Introduction and Initiation Lyrics: 1 Kommt her ihr Christen voller Freud, erzählet Gottes Freundlichkeit, kommt her und laßt erklingen die Stimm des Dankens unserm Gott; laßt uns dem Herren Zebaoth mit frohem Munde singen: singet, bringet schöne Weisen, laßt uns preisen Gottes Gaben, die wir hier genossen haben. 2 Wir gehn in diesem Gotteshaus Ein Jahr nun wieder ein und aus, und hören da verkünden den edlen Schatz das Gnadenwort, das uns entdeckt des Lebens Pfort: Vergebung unsrer Sünden. Singet, bringet schöne Weisen, laßt uns preisen Gottes Gaben, die wir hier genossen haben. 3 Da sehen wir mit Freuden an, die Dienste, die man leisten kann dem Herrn in seinem Tempel; da hört man mit Verwundrung zu, was Gott für große Thaten thu und Wunder ohn Erempel. Singet, bringet schöne Weisen, laßt uns preisen Gottes Gaben, die wir hier genossen haben. 4 Da kömmt die Christenheit zu Hauf, und opfert Gott sich selber auf zum Dienst und Wohlgefallen; da ist Gebet und anders mehr, was Gott gereicht zu Lob und Ehr. O Gott beliebtes Wollen! Singet, bringet schöne Weisen, laßt uns preisen Gottes Gaben, die wir hier genossen haben. 5 Da wird Gerechtigkeit gelehrt, da wird Gottseligkeit gehört, da wird der Glaub entzündet: Geduld, Lieb, Hoffnung, keusche Zucht, und was noch mehr für Geistesfrücht, wird Alles da gegründet. Singet, bringet schöne Weisen, laßt uns preisen Gottes Gaben, die wir hier genossen haben. 6 O große Wohlthat, die Gott thut! O heilig gnadenreiches Gut! Kommt her, kommt liebe Christen! Da wohnt der Herr der Herrlichkeit: wohl denen, die sich allezeit zu seinem Dienste rüsten! Singet, bringet schöne Weisen, laßt uns preisen Gottes Gaben, die wir hier genossen haben. 7 Ja, der du hier hast Feur und Heerd: dein Nam wird billig hoch geehrt, o Gott, von großen Thaten! Gelobt sei Gott an diesem Ort, allwo sein heilig wahres Wort bisher so wohl gerathen. Singet, bringet schöne Weisen, laßt uns preisen Gottes Gaben, die wir hier genossen haben. 8 Noch eins, o Höchster, bitten wir: laß uns auch künstig für und für allhier zusammen kommen! Bewahr die Kirch und die Gemein und die darinnen Lehrer sein: so werden dir die Frommen singen, bringen schöne Weisen, und dich preisen für die Gaben, die sie zu genießen haben. Languages: German

Ach, wie heilig ist der Ort!

Author: B. Schmolk, 1672-1737 Hymnal: Evang.-Lutherisches Gesangbuch #266 (1872) Topics: Die Kirche des Herrn Ordination, Einführung und Einweihung; The Church of the Lord Ordination, Introduction and Initiation Lyrics: 1 Ach, wie heilig ist der Ort! Ach, wie selig ist die Stätte! Hier, hier ist des Himmels Pfort; hier erhöret Gott Gebete; hier erschallt sein theures Wort; o wie heilig ist der Ort. 2 Heil war in des Zöllners Haus, weil er Christum aufgenommen; und hier rufet Jesus aus: Selig sind, die zu mir kommen! Deren Herzen nimmt er ein, daß sie seine Tempel sein. 3 O welch Heil ist bis hierher, diesem Haufe wiederfahren! Wenn der Herr nicht bei uns wär, der sich uns will offenbaren, woher hätten wir den Geist, der den We zum Himmel weist? 4 O wie lieblich, o wie schön sind des Herren Gottesdienste! Laßt uns froh zu ihnen gehn; hier erlangt man zum Gewinnste einen Schatz, der ewig währt, den kein Rost noch Raub verzehrt. 5 Bleibe bei uns, liebster Gast; speis uns gnädig mit dem Worte, das du uns gegeben hast, Jesu, stets an diesem Orte! Laß die Kirche feste stehn, bis die Welt wird untergehn! Languages: German

Lord of the Living Harvest

Author: John Samuel Bewley Monsell Hymnal: The Hymnal and Order of Service #285 (1926) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Topics: The Church The Ministry-Ordination; Church Ordination Lyrics: 1 Lord of the living harvest That whitens o'er the plain, Where angels soon shall gather Their sheaves of golden grain, Accept these hands to labor, These hearts to trust and love, And deign with them to hasten Thy kingdom from above. 2 As lab'rers in Thy vineyard, Still faithful may they be, Content to bear the burden Of weary days for Thee; To ask no other wages, When Thou shalt call them home, But to have shared the travail Which makes Thy kingdom come. 3 Come down, Thou Holy Spirit, And fill their souls with light, Clothe them in spotless raiment, In vesture clean and white; Within Thy sacred temple Be with them where they stand, To guide and teach Thy people In this and every land. 4 Be with them, God the Father! Be with them, God the Son! And God the Holy Spirit! Most blessèd Three in One! Make them Thy chose heralds, On them the Spirit pour, And fill them with Thy fullness Both now and evermore! Amen. Languages: English Tune Title: VALET WILL ICH DIR GEBEN

Enviado soy de Dios (Sent Out in Jesus’ Name)

Author: Anónimo centroamericano; Jorge E. Maldonado; Jorge E. Maldonado Hymnal: Mil Voces para Celebrar #307 (1996) Meter: 12.12.12.12.12.12 Topics: Ordination/Installation; Ordination/Installation First Line: Enviado soy de Dios, mi mano lista está (Sent out in Jesus’ name, our hands are ready now) Languages: English; Spanish Tune Title: ENVIADO

Enviado soy de Dios (Sent Out in Jesus’ Name)

Author: Anónimo centroamericano; Jorge E. Maldonado; Jorge E. Maldonado Hymnal: Cáliz de Bendiciones #307 (1996) Meter: 12.12.12.12.12.12 Topics: Ordination/Installation; Ordination/Installation First Line: Enviado soy de Dios, mi mano lista está (Sent out in Jesus’ name, our hands are ready now) Languages: English; Spanish Tune Title: ENVIADO

God the Spirit, Guide and Guardian

Author: Carl P. Daw, Jr. Hymnal: The New Century Hymnal #355 (1995) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Topics: Ordination; Ordination Lyrics: 1 God the Spirit, guide and guardian, wind-sped flame and hovering dove, Breath of life and voice of prophets, sign of blessing, power of love: Give to those who lead your people fresh anointing of your grace; Send them forth as bold apostles to your church in every place. 2 Christ our Savior, sovereign, shepherd, Word made flesh, love crucified, Teacher, healer, suffering servant, friend of sinners, foe of pride: In your tending may all pastors learn and live a shepherd's care; Grant them courage and compassion shown through word and deed and prayer. 3 Great Creator, life-bestower, truth beyond all thought's recall, Fount of wisdom, womb of mercy, giving and forgiving all: as you know our strength and weakness, so may those the church exalts Oversee its life steadfastly, yet not overlook its faults. 4 Triune God, mysterious being, undivided and diverse, Deeper than our minds can fathom, greater than our creeds rehearse: Help us in our varied callings your full image to proclaim, That our ministries uniting may give glory to your name. Scripture: John 10:11-16 Languages: English Tune Title: HYFRYDOL

God, Who Summons through All Ages

Author: Edith Sinclair Downing Hymnal: The New Century Hymnal #356 (1995) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Topics: Ordination; Ordination Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-12 Languages: English Tune Title: JULION

You Are Called to Tell the Story

Author: Ruth Duck Hymnal: The New Century Hymnal #357 (1995) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Topics: Ordination; Ordination Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21 Languages: English Tune Title: JULION

God of the Prophets

Author: Denis Wortman Hymnal: The New Century Hymnal #358 (1995) Meter: 10.10.10.10 Topics: Ordination; Ordination First Line: God of the prophets, bless the prophet's heirs Scripture: Romans 1:1-6 Languages: English Tune Title: TOULON

O God, Who Teaches Us to Live

Author: Tom Hunter Hymnal: The New Century Hymnal #359 (1995) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Ordination; Ordination Languages: English Tune Title: ST. ANNE

Thuma Mina (Send Me, Lord)

Hymnal: The New Century Hymnal #360 (1995) Meter: Irregular Topics: Ordination; Ordination First Line: Thuma mina, thuma mina (Send me, Jesus, send me Jesus) Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8 Languages: Zulu, English Tune Title: THUMA MINA

The Gift of Love

Author: Hal Hopson Hymnal: The United Methodist Hymnal #408 (1989) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: The Sacraments and Rites of the Church Ordination; The Sacraments and Rites of the Church Ordination First Line: Though I may speak with bravest fire Lyrics: 1 Though I may speak with bravest fire, and have the gift to all inspire, and have not love, my words are vain, as sounding brass, and hopeless gain. 2 Though I may give all I possess, and striving so my love profess, but not be given by love within, the profit soon turns strangely thin. 3 Come, Spirit, come, our hearts control, our spirits long to be made whole. Let inward love guide every deed; by this we worship, and are freed. Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-3 Languages: English Tune Title: GIFT OF LOVE

Come, Celebrate the Call of God

Author: Brian Wren Hymnal: Moravian Book of Worship #431 (1995) Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Topics: Ordination and Installation; Ordination Lyrics: 1 Come, celebrate the call of God that wakens and renews, and chooses from us, for our good, the bringers of good news. The Spirit's blessing all ordains to show what God has done, yet brings to focus and contains the many in the one. 2 A chosen one today replies, and fit and ready stands. *Her calling now we recognize with prayer and loving hands. A servant leader, truthful friend, we gladly will receive, to stir and comfort, shake and mend, be glad with us, and grieve. 3 Great Spirit, give *her word and breath in Christ to live and speak, and shield against the pow'rs of death the outcast and the weak, *her flag of faith, above defeats, in heaven's breeze unfurled, as all her deepest gladness meets the hunger of the world. *for her, read him when appropriate Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 Languages: English Tune Title: ALIDA'S TUNE

We Bid You Welcome in the Name

Author: James Montgomery Hymnal: Moravian Book of Worship #432 (1995) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Ordination and Installation; Ordination Lyrics: 1 We bid you welcome in the name of Jesus, our exalted Head. Come as a servant; so he came, and we receive you in his stead. 2 Come as a shepherd; guard and keep your fold from all that fosters sin, and nourish lambs, and feed the sheep, the wounded heal, the lost bring in. 3 Come as a teacher, sent from God charged his whole counsel to declare. lift o'er our ranks the prophet's rod, while we uphold your hands with prayer. 4 Come as a messenger of peace, filled with the Spirit, fired with love; Live to behold our large increase, and die to meet us all above. Scripture: Matthew 20:26-28 Languages: English Tune Title: HUS

Called As Partners in Christ's Service

Author: Jane Parker Huber Hymnal: The New Century Hymnal #495 (1995) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Topics: Ordination; Ordination Scripture: John 15:12-17 Languages: English Tune Title: BEECHER

O Thou Who Camest from Above

Author: Charles Wesley Hymnal: The United Methodist Hymnal #501 (1989) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: The Sacraments and Rites of the Church Ordination; The Sacraments and Rites of the Church Ordination Lyrics: 1. O Thou who camest from above, the pure celestial fire to impart kindle a flame of sacred love upon the mean altar of my heart. 2. There let it for thy glory burn with inextinguishable blaze, and trembling to its source return, in humble prayer and fervent praise. 3. Jesus, confirm my heart's desire to work and speak and think for thee; still let me guard the holy fire, and still stir up thy gift in me. 4. Ready for all thy perfect will, my acts of faith and love repeat, till death thy endless mercies seal, and make my sacrifice complete. Scripture: Leviticus 6:13 Languages: English Tune Title: HEREFORD

How Clear Is Our Vocation, Lord

Author: Fred Pratt Green Hymnal: Voices United #504 (1996) Meter: 8.6.8.8.6.6 Topics: The Church at Worship Profession of Faith, Ordination, Commissioning, Installation; Ordination 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 over 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 mark your saints, how they 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, here, to do, together or alone, in old routines and ventures new, may we not cease to look to you, the cross you hung upon -- all you endeavoured done. Languages: English Tune Title: REPTON

As a Chalice Cast of Gold

Author: Thomas Troeger Hymnal: Voices United #505 (1996) Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.7 Topics: The Church at Worship Profession of Faith, Ordination, Commissioning, Installation; Ordination Languages: English Tune Title: INWARD LIGHT

Take My Life and Let It Be

Author: Frances Ridley Havergal Hymnal: Voices United #506 (1996) Meter: 7.7.7.7 Topics: The Church at Worship Profession of Faith, Ordination, Commissioning, Installation; Ordination Lyrics: 1 Take my life and let it be consecrated, all for thee; take my moments and my days; let them flow in ceaseless praise. 2 Take my hands, and let them move at the impulse of thy love, take my feet, and let them be swift and purposeful for thee. 3 Take my lips, and let them be filled with messages from thee; take my intellect, and use every power as thou shalt choose. 4 Take my will, and make it thine; it shall be no longer mine; take my heart, it is thine own; it shall be thy royal throne. 5 Take my love: and I will pour at thy feet its treasure store; take myself, and I will be ever, only, all for thee. Tune Title: MOZART

Today We All Are Called to Be Disciples

Author: H. Kenn Carmichael Hymnal: Voices United #507 (1996) Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Topics: The Church at Worship Profession of Faith, Ordination, Commissioning, Installation; Ordination First Line: Today we all are called to be Languages: English Tune Title: NOËL

I, the Lord of Sea and Sky (Here I Am, Lord)

Author: Daniel L. Schutte Hymnal: Voices United #509 (1996) Meter: 7.7.7.4 D with refrain Topics: The Church at Worship Profession of Faith, Ordination, Commissioning, Installation; Ordination First Line: I, the Lord of sea and sky Refrain First Line: Here I am, Lord Languages: English Tune Title: HERE I AM, LORD

We Have This Ministry

Author: Jim Strathdee Hymnal: Voices United #510 (1996) Meter: Irregular Topics: The Church at Worship Profession of Faith, Ordination, Commissioning, Installation; Ordination Tune Title: MINISTRY

Before You Now, O God

Author: Sylvia Dunstan Hymnal: Voices United #511 (1996) Meter: 10.10.10.10 Topics: The Church at Worship Profession of Faith, Ordination, Commissioning, Installation; Ordination First Line: Before you now, O God, your servants stand Tune Title: ST AGNES (LANGRAN)

Lord, You Give the Great Commission

Author: Jeffery W. Rowthorn Hymnal: Voices United #512 (1996) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Topics: The Church at Worship Profession of Faith, Ordination, Commissioning, Installation; Ordination 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

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