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Jesus, Joy of Our Desiring
Author: Martin Janus; Anon. Hymnal: The United Methodist Hymnal #644 (1989) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.7.7 Topics: The Sacraments and Rites of the Church Marriage; The Sacraments and Rites of the Church Marriage Lyrics: 1 Jesus, joy of our desiring,
holy wisdom, love most bright;
drawn by thee, our souls aspiring
soar to uncreated light.
Word of God, our flesh that fashioned,
with the fire of life impassioned,
striving still to truth unknown,
soaring, dying round thy throne.
2 Through the way where hope is guiding,
hark, what peaceful music rings;
where the flock, in thee confiding,
drink of joy from deathless springs.
Theirs is beauty's fairest pleasure;
theirs is wisdom's holiest treasure.
Thou dost ever lead thine own
in the love of joys unknown.
Languages: English Tune Title: JESU, JOY OF MAN'S DESIRING
Jesus, Joy of Our Desiring
Canticle of Love
Author: S T Kimbrough, Jr. Hymnal: The United Methodist Hymnal #646 (1989) Topics: The Sacraments and Rites of the Church Marriage; The Sacraments and Rites of the Church Marriage First Line: This is my commandment Refrain First Line: This is my commandment Scripture: 1 John 15:12 Languages: English Tune Title: [This is my commandment]
Canticle of Love
Come, My Way, My Truth, My Life
Author: George Herbert Hymnal: The United Methodist Hymnal #164 (1989) Meter: 7.7.7.7 Topics: The Sacraments and Rites of the Church Marriage; The Sacraments and Rites of the Church Marriage Lyrics: 1. Come, my Way, my Truth, my Life:
such a way as gives us breath,
such a truth as ends all strife,
such a life as killeth death.
2. Come, my Light, my Feast, my Strength:
such a light as shows a feast,
such a feast as mends in length,
such a strength as makes his guest.
3. Come, my Joy, my Love, my Heart:
such a joy as none can move,
such a love as none can part,
such a heart as joys in love.
Scripture: John 14:6 Languages: English Tune Title: THE CALL
Come, My Way, My Truth, My Life
Shepherd of tender youth
Author: Henry Martyn Dexter, 1821 - 90; Clement of Alexandria Hymnal: Service Book and Hymnal of the Lutheran Church in America #179 (1958) Topics: Sacraments and Rites Confirmation; Sacraments and Rites Holy Baptism Lyrics: 1 Shepherd of tender youth,
Guiding in love and truth
Through devious ways,
Christ, our triumphant King,
We come thy name to sing;
Hither thy children bring
Tributes of praise.
2 Thou art our holy Lord,
The all-subduing Word,
Healer of strife;
Thou didst thyself abase,
That from sin's deep disgrace
Thou mightest save our race,
And give us life. A-men.
3 Ever be near our side,
Our Shepherd and our guide,
Our staff and song;
Jesus, thou Christ of God,
By thine enduring word
Lead us where thou hast trod,
Make our faith strong.
4 So now, and till we die,
Sound we thy praises high.
And joyful sing;
Let all the holy throng,
Who to thy Church belong,
Unite and swell the song
To Christ, our King.
Amen. Languages: English Tune Title: KIRBY BEDON
Shepherd of tender youth
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
The Gift of Love
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
O Thou Who Camest from Above
Come, Ye Disconsolate
Author: Thomas Moore; Thomas Hastings Hymnal: The United Methodist Hymnal #510 (1989) Meter: 11.10.11.10 Topics: The Sacraments and Rites of the Church Eucharist (Holy Communion or The Lord's Supper); The Sacraments and Rites of the Church Funeral and Memorial Service First Line: Come, ye disconsolate, where'er ye languish Lyrics: 1. Come, ye disconsolate, where'er ye languish,
come to the mercy seat, fervently kneel.
Here bring your wounded hearts, here tell your anguish;
earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal.
2. Joy of the desolate, light of the straying,
hope of the penitent, fadeless and pure!
Here speaks the Comforter, tenderly saying,
"Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot cure."
3. Here see the bread of life; see waters flowing
forth from the throne of God, pure from above.
Come to the feast of love; come, ever knowing
earth has no sorrow but heaven can remove.
Languages: English Tune Title: CONSOLATOR
Come, Ye Disconsolate
Where Charity and Love Prevail
Author: Omer Westendorf Hymnal: The United Methodist Hymnal #549 (1989) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: The Sacraments and Rites of the Church Marriage; The Sacraments and Rites of the Church Marriage Scripture: 1 John 4:16 Languages: English Tune Title: ST. PETER
Where Charity and Love Prevail
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 First Line: Whom shall I send? our Maker cries Lyrics: 1 Whom shall I send? our Maker cries;
and many, when they hear God's voice,
are sure where their vocation lies;
but many shrink from such a choice.
2 For who can serve a God so pure,
or claim to speak in such a name,
while doubt makes every step unsure,
and self confuses every aim?
3 And yet, believing God who calls
knows what we are and still may be,
our past defeats, our future falls,
we dare to answer: Lord, send me!
4 Those who are called God purifies,
and daily gives us strength to bend
our thoughts, our skills, our energies,
and life itself to this one end. Scripture: Isaiah 6:8 Languages: English Tune Title: DEUS TUORUM MILITUM
Whom Shall I Send?
As Man and Woman We Were Made
Author: Brian Wren Hymnal: The United Methodist Hymnal #642 (1989) Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8 Topics: The Sacraments and Rites of the Church Marriage; The Sacraments and Rites of the Church Marriage First Line: As man or woman we were made Lyrics: 1 As man and woman we were made
that love be found and life begun,
so praise the Lord who made us two,
and praise the Lord when two are one:
praise for the love that comes to life
through child or parent, husband, wife.
2 Now Jesus lived and gave his love
to make our life and loving new;
so celebrate with him today
and drink the joy he offers you,
that makes the simple moment shine
and changes water into wine.
3 And Jesus died to live again,
so praise the love that, come what may,
can bring the dawn and clear the skies,
and waits to wipe all tears away;
and let us hope for what shall be,
believing where we cannot see.
4 Then spread the table, clear the hall,
and celebrate till day is done;
let peace go deep between us all
and joy be shared by everyone;
laugh and make merry with your friends,
and praise the love that never ends!
Scripture: Genesis 1:27 Languages: English Tune Title: SUSSEX CAROL
As Man and Woman We Were Made
When Love Is Found
Author: Brian Wren Hymnal: The United Methodist Hymnal #643 (1989) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: The Sacraments and Rites of the Church Marriage; The Sacraments and Rites of the Church Marriage First Line: When love is found and hope comes home Lyrics:
1 When love is found
and hope comes home,
sing and be glad
that two are one.
When love explodes
and fills the sky,
praise God, and share
our Maker's joy.
2 When love has flowered
in trust and care,
build both each day,
that love may dare
to reach beyond
home's warmth and light,
to serve and strive
for truth and right.
3 When love is tried
as loved ones change,
hold still to hope
though all seems strange,
till ease returns
and love grows wise
through listening ears
and opened eyes.
4 When love is torn
and trust betrayed,
pray strength to love
till torments fade,
till lovers keep
no score of wrong,
but hear through pain
love's Easter song.
5 Praise God for love,
praise God for life,
in age or youth,
in husband, wife.
Lift up your hearts,
let love be fed
through death and life
in broken bread. Languages: English Tune Title: GIFT OF LOVE
When Love Is Found
O Perfect Love
Author: Dorothy B. Gurney Hymnal: The United Methodist Hymnal #645 (1989) Meter: 11.10.11.10 Topics: The Sacraments and Rites of the Church Marriage; The Sacraments and Rites of the Church Marriage First Line: O perfect Love, all human thoughts transcending Lyrics: 1. O perfect Love, all human thought transcending,
lowly we kneel in prayer before thy throne,
that theirs may be the love which knows no ending,
whom thou forevermore dost join in one.
2. O perfect Life, be thou their full assurance
of tender charity and steadfast faith,
of patient hope and quiet, brave endurance,
with childlike trust that fears nor pain nor death.
3. Grant them the joy which brightens earthly sorrow;
grant them the peace which calms all earthly strife,
and to life's day the glorious unknown morrow
that dawns upon eternal love and life.
Languages: English Tune Title: PERFECT LOVE
O Perfect Love
Your Love, O God, Has Called Us Here
Author: Russell Schulz-Widmar Hymnal: The United Methodist Hymnal #647 (1989) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: The Sacraments and Rites of the Church Marriage; The Sacraments and Rites of the Church Marriage Lyrics: 1 Your love, O God, has called us here,
for all love finds its source in you,
the perfect love that casts out fear,
the love that Christ makes ever new.
2 O gracious God, you consecrate
all that is lovely, good, and true.
Bless those who in your presence wait
and every day their love renew.
3 O God of love, inspire our life,
reveal your will in all we do;
join every husband, every wife
in mutual love and love for you.
Languages: English Tune Title: CORNISH
Your Love, O God, Has Called Us Here
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 Lyrics: 1 God the Spirit, guide and guardian,
windsped flame and hovering dove,
breath of life and voice of prophets,
sign of blessing, power of love:
give to those who lead your people
fresh anointing of your grace;
send them forth as bold apostles
to your church in every place.
2 Christ our Savior, sovereign, shepherd,
word made flesh, love crucified,
teacher, healer, suffering servant,
friend of sinners, foe of pride:
in your tending may all pastors*
learn and live a shepherd's care;
grant them courage and compassion
shown through word and deed and prayer.
3 Great Creator, life-bestower,
truth beyond all thought's recall,
fount of wisdom, womb of mercy,
giving and forgiving all:
as you know our strength and weakness,
so may those the church exalts
oversee her life steadfastly
yet not overlook her faults.
4 Triune God, mysterious being,
undivided and diverse,
deeper than our minds can fathom,
greater than our creeds rehearse:
help us in our varied callings
your full image to proclaim,
that our ministries uniting
may give glory to your name.
*(or "ministers") Languages: English Tune Title: HYFRYDOL
God the Spirit, Guide and Guardian
How Shall They Hear the Word of God
Author: Michael Perry Hymnal: The United Methodist Hymnal #649 (1989) Meter: 8.6.8.6.8.8 Topics: The Sacraments and Rites of the Church Ordination; The Sacraments and Rites of the Church Ordination Lyrics: 1 How shall they hear the word of God
unless the truth is told?
How shall the sinful be set free,
the sorrowful consoled?
To all who speak the truth today,
impart your Spirit, Lord, we pray.
2 How shall they call to God for help
unless they have believed?
How shall the poor be given hope,
the prisoner reprieved?
To those who help the blind to see,
give light and love and clarity.
3 How shall the gospel be proclaimed
that sinners may repent?
How shall the world find peace at last
if heralds are not sent?
So send us, Lord, for we rejoice
to speak of Christ with life and voice.
Scripture: Romans 10:14-15 Languages: English Tune Title: AUCH JETZT MACHT GOTT
How Shall They Hear the Word of God
Give Me the Faith Which Can Remove
Author: Charles Wesley Hymnal: The United Methodist Hymnal #650 (1989) Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8 Topics: The Sacraments and Rites of the Church Ordination; The Sacraments and Rites of the Church Ordination First Line: Give me, the faith which can remove Lyrics: 1. Give me the faith which can remove
and sink the mountain to a plain;
give me the childlike praying love,
which longs to build thy house again;
thy love, let it my heart o'er-power,
and all my simple soul devour.
2. I would the precious time redeem,
and longer live for this alone,
to spend and to be spent for them
who have not yet my Savior known;
fully on these my mission prove,
and only breathe, to breathe thy love.
3. My talents, gifts, and graces, Lord,
into thy blessed hands receive;
and let me live to preach thy word,
and let me to thy glory live;
my every sacred moment spend
in publishing the sinner's Friend.
4. Enlarge, inflame, and fill my heart
with boundless charity divine,
so shall I all my strength exert,
and love them with a zeal like thine,
and lead them to thy open side,
the sheep for whom the Shepherd died.
Scripture: Mark 11:20-25 Languages: English Tune Title: CAREY'S (SURREY)
Give Me the Faith Which Can Remove
Come, Holy Ghost, Our Souls Inspire
Author: John Cosin; Rhabanus Maurus, 8th-9th cent Hymnal: The United Methodist Hymnal #651 (1989) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: The Sacraments and Rites of the Church Ordination; The Sacraments and Rites of the Church Ordination Refrain First Line: Praise to thy eternal merit Lyrics: 1 Come, Holy Ghost, our souls inspire,
and lighten with celestial fire;
thou the anointing Spirit art,
who dost thy sevenfold gifts impart.
2 Thy blessed unction from above
is comfort, life, and fire of love;
enable with perpetual light
the dullness of our blinded sight.
3 Anoint and cheer our soiled face
with the abundance of thy grace;
keep far our foes; give peace at home;
where thou art guide, no ill can come.
4 Teach us to know the Father, Son,
and thee, of both, to be but One;
that through the ages all along
this, this may be our endless song:
Refrain after last stanza:
Praise to thy eternal merit,
Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Languages: English Tune Title: VENI CREATOR
Come, Holy Ghost, Our Souls Inspire
Thee we adore, O hidden Saviour, thee
Author: St. Thomas Aquinas, 1227 - 74; James Russell Woodford, 1820 - 85 Hymnal: Service Book and Hymnal of the Lutheran Church in America #272 (1958) Topics: Sacraments and Rites Holy Communion Lyrics: 1 Thee we adore, O hidden Saviour, thee,
Who in thy sacrament art pleased to be;
Both flesh and spirit in thy presence fail,
Yet here thy presence we devoutly hail.
2 O blest memorial of our dying Lord,
Who living bread to men doth here afford!
O may our souls forever feed on thee,
And thou, O Christ, forever precious be. A-men.
3 Fountain of goodness, Jesus, Lord and God,
Cleanse us, unclean, with thy most cleansing Blood;
Increase our faith and love, that we may know
The hope and peace which from thy presence flow.
4 O Christ, whom now beneath a veil we see,
May what we thirst for soon our portion be,
To gaze on thee unveiled, and see thy face,
The vision of thy glory and thy grace.
Amen. Languages: English Tune Title: ADORO TE DEVOTE
Thee we adore, O hidden Saviour, thee
You Have Put On Christ
Hymnal: The United Methodist Hymnal #609 (1989) Meter: Irregular Topics: The Sacraments and Rites of the Church Baptism, Confirmation, Reaffirmation Scripture: Galatians 3:27 Languages: English Tune Title: BAPTIZED IN CHRIST
You Have Put On Christ
Draw Us in the Spirit's Tether
Author: Percy Dearmer Hymnal: The United Methodist Hymnal #632 (1989) Meter: 8.7.8.7.4.4.7 Topics: The Sacraments and Rites of the Church Eucharist (Holy Communion or The Lord's Supper) Scripture: Matthew 18:20 Languages: English Tune Title: UNION SEMINARY
Draw Us in the Spirit's Tether
Now Let Us from This Table Rise
Author: Fred Kaan Hymnal: The United Methodist Hymnal #634 (1989) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: The Sacraments and Rites of the Church Eucharist (Holy Communion or The Lord's Supper) Lyrics: 1 Now let us from this table rise
renewed in body, mind, and soul;
with Christ we die and live again,
his selfless love has made us whole.
2 With minds alert, upheld by grace
to spread the word in speech and deed,
we follow in the steps of Christ,
at one with all in hope and need.
3 To fill each human house with love,
it is the sacrament of care;
the work that Christ began to do
we humbly pledge ourselves to share.
4 Then grant us courage, Father God,
to choose again the pilgrim way,
and help us to accept with joy
the challenge of tomorrow's day.
Scripture: 1 Peter 5 Languages: English Tune Title: DEUS TUORUM MILITUM
Now Let Us from This Table Rise
Let Us Break Bread Together
Hymnal: The United Methodist Hymnal #618 (1989) Meter: 10.10 with refrain Topics: The Sacraments and Rites of the Church Eucharist (Holy Communion or The Lord's Supper) First Line: Let us break bread together on our knees Lyrics: 1 Let us break bread together on our knees, (on our knees)
let us break bread together on our knees. (on our knees)
When I fall on my knees with my face to the rising sun,
O Lord, have mercy on me. (on me)
2 Let us drink wine together on our knees, (on our knees)
let us drink wine together on our knees. (on our knees)
When I fall on my knees with my face to the rising sun,
O Lord, have mercy on me. (on me)
3 Let us praise God together on our knees, (on our knees)
let us praise God together on our knees. (on our knees)
When I fall on my knees with my face to the rising sun,
O Lord, have mercy on me. (on me)
4 Let us praise God together on our knees, (on our knees)
let us praise God together on our knees, (on our knees)
When I fall on my knees with my face to the rising sun,
O Lord, have mercy if you please. (if you please) Scripture: Acts 2:42 Languages: English Tune Title: LET US BREAK BREAD
Let Us Break Bread Together
Now the Silence
Author: Jaroslav J. Vajda Hymnal: The United Methodist Hymnal #619 (1989) Meter: Irregular Topics: The Sacraments and Rites of the Church Eucharist (Holy Communion or The Lord's Supper) First Line: Now the silence Now the peace Lyrics: Now the silence
Now the peace
Now the empty hands uplifted
Now the kneeling
Now the plea
Now the Father's arms in welcome
Now the hearing
Now the power
Now the vessel brimmed for pouring
Now the body
Now the blood
Now the joyful celebration
Now the wedding
Now the songs
Now the heart forgiven leaping
Now the Spirit's visitation
Now the Son's epiphany
Now the Father's blessing
Now
Now
Now Languages: English Tune Title: NOW
Now the Silence
Take Our Bread
Author: Joe Wise Hymnal: The United Methodist Hymnal #640 (1989) Meter: Irregular with refrain Topics: The Sacraments and Rites of the Church Eucharist (Holy Communion or The Lord's Supper) First Line: Yours as we stand at the table you set Refrain First Line: Take our bread, we ask you Languages: English Tune Title: TAKE OUR BREAD
Take Our Bread
O Lamb of God most holy!
Author: Arthur Tozer Russell, 1806 - 74; Nikolaus Decius Hymnal: Service Book and Hymnal of the Lutheran Church in America #70 (1958) Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.7.7 Topics: Sacraments and Rites Holy Communion Lyrics: 1 O Lamb of God most holy!
Who on the Cross didst suffer,
And patient still and lowly,
Thyself to scorn didst offer;
Our sins by thee were taken,
Or hope had us forsaken:
Have mercy on us, Jesus!
2 O Lamb of God most holy!
Who on the Cross didst suffer,
And patient still and lowly,
Thyself to scorn didst offer;
Our sins by thee were taken,
Or hope had us forsaken:
Have mercy on us, Jesus!
3 O Lamb of God most holy!
Who on the Cross didst suffer,
And patient still and lowly,
Thyself to scorn didst offer;
Our sins by thee were taken,
Or hope had us forsaken:
Thy peace be with us, Jesus!
Amen. Languages: English Tune Title: O LAMM GOTTES
O Lamb of God most holy!
Glory be to Jesus
Author: Edward Caswall, 1814 - 78 Hymnal: Service Book and Hymnal of the Lutheran Church in America #76 (1958) Meter: 6.5.6.5 Topics: Sacraments and Rites Holy Communion Lyrics: 1 Glory be to Jesus,
Who, in bitter pains,
Poured for me the lifeblood
From his sacred veins!
2 Grace and life eternal
In that Blood I find;
Blest be his compassion,
Infinitely kind.
3 Blest through endless ages
Be the precious stream
Which from endless torments
Doth the world redeem.
4 Abel’s blood for vengeance
Pleaded to the skies;
But the Blood of Jesus
For our pardon cries.
5 Oft as earth exulting
Wafts its praise on high,
Angel-hosts rejoicing,
Make their glad reply.
6 Lift we then our voices,
Swell the mighty flood;
Louder still and louder
Praise the precious Blood!
Amen. Languages: English Tune Title: CASWALL
Glory be to Jesus
At the Lamb's high feast we sing
Author: Robert Campbell, 1814 - 68 Hymnal: Service Book and Hymnal of the Lutheran Church in America #95a (1958) Meter: 7.7.7.7 D Topics: Sacraments and Rites Holy Communion Lyrics: 1 At the Lamb's high feast we sing
Praise to our victorious King,
Who hath washed us in the tide
Flowing from his pierced side;
Praise we him, whose love divine
Gives his sacred Blood for wine,
Gives his Body for the feast,
Christ the victim, Christ the priest.
2 Where the Paschal Blood is poured,
Death's dark angel sheathes his sword;
Israel's hosts triumphant go
Through the wave that drowns the foe.
Praise we Christ, whose Blood was shed,
Paschal victim, Paschal bread;
With sincerity and love
Eat we manna from above. A-men.
3 Mighty victim from the sky,
Hell's fierce powers beneath thee lie;
Thou hast conquered in the fight,
Thou hast brought us life and light;
Now no more can death appall,
Now no more the grave enthrall;
Thou hast opened paradise,
And in thee thy saints shall rise.
4 Paschal triumph, Paschal joy,
Sin alone can this destroy;
From sin's power do thou set free
Souls new-born, O Lord, in thee.
Hymns of glory, songs of praise,
Father, unto thee we raise:
Risen Lord, all praise to thee
With the Spirit ever be.
Amen. Languages: English Tune Title: SALZBURG (ALLE MENSCHEN)
At the Lamb's high feast we sing
At the Lamb's high feast we sing
Author: Robert Campbell, 1814 - 68 Hymnal: Service Book and Hymnal of the Lutheran Church in America #95b (1958) Meter: 7.7.7.7 D Topics: Sacraments and Rites Holy Communion Lyrics: 1 At the Lamb's high feast we sing
Praise to our victorious King,
Who hath washed us in the tide
Flowing from his pierced side;
Praise we him, whose love divine
Gives his sacred Blood for wine,
Gives his Body for the feast,
Christ the victim, Christ the priest.
2 Where the Paschal Blood is poured,
Death's dark angel sheathes his sword;
Israel's hosts triumphant go
Through the wave that drowns the foe.
Praise we Christ, whose Blood was shed,
Paschal victim, Paschal bread;
With sincerity and love
Eat we manna from above. A-men.
3 Mighty victim from the sky,
Hell's fierce powers beneath thee lie;
Thou hast conquered in the fight,
Thou hast brought us life and light;
Now no more can death appall,
Now no more the grave enthrall;
Thou hast opened paradise,
And in thee thy saints shall rise.
4 Paschal triumph, Paschal joy,
Sin alone can this destroy;
From sin's power do thou set free
Souls new-born, O Lord, in thee.
Hymns of glory, songs of praise,
Father, unto thee we raise:
Risen Lord, all praise to thee
With the Spirit ever be.
Amen. Tune Title: TICHFIELD
At the Lamb's high feast we sing
O God, Our Help in Ages Past
Author: Isaac Watts Hymnal: The United Methodist Hymnal #117 (1989) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: The Sacraments and Rites of the Church Funeral and Memorial Service 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,
still may we dwell secure;
sufficient is thine arm alone,
and our defense 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 who breathe 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 guide while life shall last,
and our eternal home.
Scripture: Psalm 90 Languages: English Tune Title: ST. ANNE (Croft)
O God, Our Help in Ages Past
Come, Holy Ghost, our souls inspire
Author: John Cosin, 1594-1672 Hymnal: Service Book and Hymnal of the Lutheran Church in America #117a (1958) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Sacraments and Rites Confirmation Lyrics: 1 Come, Holy Ghost, our souls inspire
And lighten with celestial fire;
Thou the anointing Spirit art
Who dost thy seven-fold 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 may be our endless song!
Praise to thy eternal merit,
Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
Amen. Languages: English Tune Title: VENI, CREATOR SPIRITUS
Come, Holy Ghost, our souls inspire
Come, Holy Ghost, our souls inspire
Author: John Cosin, 1594-1672 Hymnal: Service Book and Hymnal of the Lutheran Church in America #117b (1958) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Sacraments and Rites Confirmation Lyrics: 1 Come, Holy Ghost, our souls inspire
And lighten with celestial fire;
Thou the anointing Spirit art
Who dost thy seven-fold 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. A-men.
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
Thy praise may be our endless song!
Amen. Languages: English Tune Title: THANKSGIVING
Come, Holy Ghost, our souls inspire
Come, Holy Ghost, in love
Author: Ray Palmer, 1808-87 Hymnal: Service Book and Hymnal of the Lutheran Church in America #121 (1958) Meter: 6.6.4.6.6.6.4 Topics: Sacraments and Rites Ordination Lyrics: 1 Come, Holy Ghost, in love,
Shed on us from above
Thine own bright ray;
Divinely good thou art;
Thy sacred gifts impart
To gladden each sad heart;
O come today.
2 Come, tenderest friend and best,
Our most delightful guest,
With soothing power;
Rest, which the weary know,
Shade, 'mid the noontide glow,
Peace, when deep griefs overflow;
Cheer us, this hour. A-men.
3 Come, Light serene, and still
Our inmost bosoms fill;
Dwell in each breast;
We know no dawn but thine;
Send forth thy beams divine,
On our dark souls to shine,
And make us blest.
4 Come, all the faithful bless:
Let all, who Christ confess,
His praise employ;
Give virtue's rich reward;
Victorious death accord,
And, with our glorious Lord,
Eternal joy!
Amen.
Languages: English Tune Title: MALVERN
Come, Holy Ghost, in love
Children of the Heavenly Father
Author: Caroline V. Sandell-Berg; Ernst W. Olson Hymnal: The United Methodist Hymnal #141 (1989) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: The Sacraments and Rites of the Church Funeral and Memorial Service Lyrics: 1 Children of the heavenly Father
safely in his bosom gather;
nestling bird nor star in heaven
such a refuge e'er was given.
2 God his own doth tend and nourish;
in his holy courts they flourish;
from all evil things he spares them;
in his mighty arms he bears them.
3 Neither life nor death shall ever
from the Lord his children sever;
unto them his grace he showeth,
and their sorrows all he knoweth.
4 Though he giveth or he taketh,
God his children ne'er forsaketh;
his the loving purpose solely
to preserve them pure and holy. Languages: English Tune Title: TRYGGARE KAN INGEN VARA
Children of the Heavenly Father
Jesus, with thy Church abide
Author: Thomas Benson Pollock, 1836 - 96 Hymnal: Service Book and Hymnal of the Lutheran Church in America #153a (1958) Meter: 7.7.7.6 Topics: Sacraments and Rites Ordination Lyrics: 1 Jesus, with thy Church abide;
Be her Saviour, Lord, and Guide,
While on earth her faith is tried:
We beseech thee, hear us.
2 All her fettered powers release;
Bid our strife and envy cease;
Grant the heavenly gift of peace:
We beseech thee, hear us.
3 May she one in doctrine be,
One in truth and charity,
Winning all to faith in thee:
We beseech thee, hear us. A-men.
4 May she guide the poor and blind,
Seek the lost until she find,
And the broken-hearted bind:
We beseech thee, hear us.
5 Judge her not for work undone,
Judge her not for fields unwon,
Bless her works in thee begun:
We beseech thee, hear us.
6 May her lamp of truth be bright;
Bid her bear aloft its light
Through the realms of heathen night:
We beseech thee, hear us.
7 May she holy triumphs win,
Overthrow the hosts of sin,
Gather all the nations in:
We beseech thee, hear us.
Amen. Languages: English Tune Title: SCHEFFLER
Jesus, with thy Church abide
Jesus, with thy Church abide
Author: Thomas Benson Pollock, 1836 - 96 Hymnal: Service Book and Hymnal of the Lutheran Church in America #153b (1958) Meter: 7.7.7.6 Topics: Sacraments and Rites Ordination Lyrics: 1 Jesus, with thy Church abide;
Be her Saviour, Lord, and Guide,
While on earth her faith is tried:
We beseech thee, hear us.
2 All her fettered powers release;
Bid our strife and envy cease;
Grant the heavenly gift of peace:
We beseech thee, hear us.
3 May she one in doctrine be,
One in truth and charity,
Winning all to faith in thee:
We beseech thee, hear us. A-men.
4 May she guide the poor and blind,
Seek the lost until she find,
And the broken-hearted bind:
We beseech thee, hear us.
5 Judge her not for work undone,
Judge her not for fields unwon,
Bless her works in thee begun:
We beseech thee, hear us.
6 May her lamp of truth be bright;
Bid her bear aloft its light
Through the realms of heathen night:
We beseech thee, hear us.
7 May she holy triumphs win,
Overthrow the hosts of sin,
Gather all the nations in:
We beseech thee, hear us.
Amen. Languages: English Tune Title: LITANY
Jesus, with thy Church abide
I love thy kingdom, Lord
Author: Timothy Dwight, 1752 - 1817 Hymnal: Service Book and Hymnal of the Lutheran Church in America #158 (1958) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Topics: Sacraments and Rites Ordination Lyrics: 1 I love thy kingdom, Lord,
The house of thine abode,
The Church our blest Redeemer saved
With his own precious Blood.
2 I love thy Church, O God;
Her walls before thee stand,
Dear as the apple of thine eye,
And graven on thy hand.
3 For her my tears shall fall,
For her my prayers ascend;
To her my cares and toils be given,
Till toils and cares shall end.
4 Beyond my highest joy
I prize her heavenly ways,
Her sweet communion, solemn vows,
Her hymns of love and praise.
5 Jesus, thou Friend divine,
Our Saviour and our King,
Thy hand from every snare and foe
Shall great deliverance bring.
6 Sure as thy truth shall last,
To Sion shall be given
The brightest glories earth can yield,
And brighter bliss of heaven.
Amen. Languages: English Tune Title: ST. THOMAS
I love thy kingdom, Lord
Awake, thou Spirit of the watchmen
Author: Arthur W. Farlander, b.1898; Karl Heinrich von Bogatzky, 1690 - 1774; Winfred Douglas, 1867 - 1944 Hymnal: Service Book and Hymnal of the Lutheran Church in America #255 (1958) Meter: 9.10.9.10.10.10 Topics: Sacraments and Rites Ordination Languages: English Tune Title: CRASSELIUS (DIR, DIR, JEHOVAH)
Awake, thou Spirit of the watchmen
O Lord, thy people gathered here
Author: Katherine Emily Roberts, b.1877 Hymnal: Service Book and Hymnal of the Lutheran Church in America #258 (1958) Topics: Sacraments and Rites Holy Baptism Languages: English Tune Title: PHILIPPINE
O Lord, thy people gathered here
He that believes and is baptized
Author: George Alfred Taylor Rygh, 1860 - 1943; Thomas Hansen Kingo, 1634 - 1703 Hymnal: Service Book and Hymnal of the Lutheran Church in America #259 (1958) Topics: Sacraments and Rites Holy Baptism Lyrics: 1 He who believes and is baptized
Shall see the Lord's salvation;
Baptized into the death of Christ,
He is a new creation;
Through Christ's redemption he shall stand
Among the glorious heavenly band
Of every tribe and nation. A-men.
2 With one accord, O God, we pray;
Grant us thy Holy Spirit;
Look thou on our infirmity
Through Jesus' Blood and merit;
Grant us to grow in grace each day
By holy baptism, that we may
Eternal life inherit.
Amen. Languages: English Tune Title: ST. PAUL (ES IST DAS HEIL)
He that believes and is baptized
Jesus took the babes and blessed them
Author: Matthias Loy, 1828 - 1915 Hymnal: Service Book and Hymnal of the Lutheran Church in America #260 (1958) Topics: Sacraments and Rites Holy Baptism Lyrics: 1 Jesus took the babes and blessed them,
Brought to him in days of old;
Fondly in his arms caressed them,
Bade them welcome in his fold;
Warmly welcomed, warmly welcomed
When disciples' hearts were cold.
2 Jesus calls them still with kindness
Passing every mortal thought;
Bids them come, though human blindness
Still would chide when they are brought;
Takes and blesses, takes and blesses,
Whom he hath so dearly bought. A-men.
3 Jesus, we would not forbid them,
We would have them brought to thee;
Thou of all their guilt dost rid them,
From the curse dost set them free;
Thine dost make them, thine dost make them,
Thine let them forever be!
Amen. Languages: English Tune Title: REGENT SQUARE
Jesus took the babes and blessed them
Saviour, who thy flock art feeding
Author: William Augustus Muhlenberg, 1796 - 1877 Hymnal: Service Book and Hymnal of the Lutheran Church in America #261 (1958) Topics: Sacraments and Rites Holy Baptism Lyrics: 1 Saviour, who thy flock art feeding
With the Shepherd's kindest care,
All the feeble gently leading,
While the lambs thy bosom share;
2 Now, these little ones receiving,
Fold them in thy gracious arm;
There, we know, thy word believing,
Only there secure from harm. A-men.
3 Never, from thy pasture roving,
Let them be the lion's prey;
Let thy tenderness, so loving,
Keep them through life's dangerous way.
4 Then within thy fold eternal
Let them find a resting-place,
Feed in pastures ever vernal,
Drink the rivers of thy grace.
Amen. Languages: English Tune Title: BROCKLESBURY
Saviour, who thy flock art feeding
O God, unseen, yet ever near
Author: Edward Osler, 1798-1863 Hymnal: Service Book and Hymnal of the Lutheran Church in America #263a (1958) Topics: Sacraments and Rites Holy Communion Lyrics: 1 O God, unseen, yet ever near,
Thy presence may we feel;
And thus, inspired with holy fear,
Before thine altar kneel.
2 Here may thy faithful people know
The blessings of thy love;
The streams that through the desert flow,
The manna from above. A-men.
3 We come, obedient to thy word,
To feast on heavenly food;
Our meat the Body of the Lord,
Our drink his precious Blood.
4 Thus may we all thy words obey,
For we, O God, are thine;
And go rejoicing on our way,
Renewed with strength divine.
Amen. Languages: English Tune Title: MEDITATION (GOWER)
O God, unseen, yet ever near
O God, unseen, yet ever near
Author: Edward Osler, 1798-1863 Hymnal: Service Book and Hymnal of the Lutheran Church in America #263b (1958) Topics: Sacraments and Rites Holy Communion Lyrics: 1 O God, unseen, yet ever near,
Thy presence may we feel;
And thus, inspired with holy fear,
Before thine altar kneel.
2 Here may thy faithful people know
The blessings of thy love;
The streams that through the desert flow,
The manna from above. A-men.
3 We come, obedient to thy word,
To feast on heavenly food;
Our meat the Body of the Lord,
Our drink his precious Blood.
4 Thus may we all thy words obey,
For we, O God, are thine;
And go rejoicing on our way,
Renewed with strength divine.
Amen. Languages: English Tune Title: ST. FLAVIAN
O God, unseen, yet ever near
Thine own, O loving Saviour
Author: Ernest Edwin Ryden, b.1886; Frans Mikael Franzen, 1772 - 1847; Olof Olsson, 1841 - 1900 Hymnal: Service Book and Hymnal of the Lutheran Church in America #264 (1958) Topics: Sacraments and Rites Holy Communion Lyrics: 1 Thine own, O loving Saviour,
Are bidden here by thee;
Thy passion's fruits, thy favor,
Thyself thou givest free
To all who by thy grace and love
Are members of thy kingdom,
Now here, and then above.
2 We hear thine invitation;
We heed, O Lord, thy call;
The word of consolation
It spoken here for all
Who, drawn unto thy loving heart,
Would seek from thee a blessing
Ere from thy side they part. A-men.
3 For still in loving favor,
O Christ, thou drawest near
To lead us as our Saviour
Unto a Father dear;
A Father ready to forgive
The lost whom thou didst ransom,
Who by thy death shall live.
4 We would be thine forever
To do thy gracious will,
Let naught from thee us sever,
But keep us faithful still.
Here linger with us, Lord, in love,
Till we shall see thy glory
And feast with thee above.
Amen. Languages: English Tune Title: FRANZEN
Thine own, O loving Saviour
Lord Jesus Christ, we humbly pray
Author: Henry Eyster Jacobs, 1844 - 1932 Hymnal: Service Book and Hymnal of the Lutheran Church in America #265a (1958) Topics: Sacraments and Rites Holy Communion Lyrics: 1 Lord Jesus Christ, we humbly pray,
Refresh thy people here today;
Beneath these forms of bread and wine,
Enrich us with thy grace divine.
2 Our trembling hearts cleave to thy word,
All thou hast said thou dost afford;
All that thou art we here receive,
And all we are to thee we give. A-men.
3 One bread, one cup, one body, we,
United by our life in thee,
Thy love proclaim till thou shalt come,
To bring thy scattered loved ones home.
4 Lord Jesus Christ, we humbly pray
To keep us steadfast to that day,
That each may be thy welcomed guest
When thou shalt spread thy heavenly feast.
Amen. Languages: English Tune Title: GRACE CHURCH
Lord Jesus Christ, we humbly pray
Lord Jesus Christ, we humbly pray
Author: Henry Eyster Jacobs, 1844 - 1932 Hymnal: Service Book and Hymnal of the Lutheran Church in America #265b (1958) Topics: Sacraments and Rites Holy Communion Lyrics: 1 Lord Jesus Christ, we humbly pray,
Refresh thy people here today;
Beneath these forms of bread and wine,
Enrich us with thy grace divine.
2 Our trembling hearts cleave to thy word,
All thou hast said thou dost afford;
All that thou art we here receive,
And all we are to thee we give. A-men.
3 One bread, one cup, one body, we,
United by our life in thee,
Thy love proclaim till thou shalt come,
To bring thy scattered loved ones home.
4 Lord Jesus Christ, we humbly pray
To keep us steadfast to that day,
That each may be thy welcomed guest
When thou shalt spread thy heavenly feast.
Amen. Languages: English Tune Title: FILIA
Lord Jesus Christ, we humbly pray
Be still, my soul, for God is near
Author: William Dalrymple Maclagan, 1826 - 1910 Hymnal: Service Book and Hymnal of the Lutheran Church in America #267 (1958) Topics: Sacraments and Rites Holy Communion Lyrics: 1 Be still, my soul, for God is near,
The great High Priest is with thee now!
The Lord of Life himself is here,
Before whose face the angels bow.
2 To make thy heart his lowly throne,
Thy Saviour God in love draws nigh;
He gives himself unto his own,
For whom he once came down to die.
3 He pleads before the mercy-seat,
He pleads with God, he pleads for thee;
He gives thee bread from heaven to eat:
His Flesh and Blood in mystery.
4 I come, O Lord, for thou dost call,
To blend my pleading prayer with thine;
To thee I give myself, my all,
And feed on thee, and make thee mine.
Amen. Languages: English Tune Title: ANGELUS
Be still, my soul, for God is near
Author of life divine
Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-88 Hymnal: Service Book and Hymnal of the Lutheran Church in America #268a (1958) Topics: Sacraments and Rites Holy Communion Lyrics: 1 Author of life divine,
Who hast a table spread,
Furnished with mystic wine
And everlasting bread,
Preserve the life thyself hast given,
And feed and train us up for heaven.
2 Our needy souls sustain
With fresh supplies of love,
Till all thy life we gain,
And all thy fulness prove,
And, strengthened by thy perfect grace,
Behold without a veil thy face.
Amen. Languages: English Tune Title: ST. GODRIC
Author of life divine
Author of life divine
Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-88 Hymnal: Service Book and Hymnal of the Lutheran Church in America #268b (1958) Topics: Sacraments and Rites Holy Communion Lyrics: 1 Author of life divine,
Who hast a table spread,
Furnished with mystic wine
And everlasting bread,
Preserve the life thyself hast given,
And feed and train us up for heaven. A-men.
2 Our needy souls sustain
With fresh supplies of love,
Till all thy life we gain,
And all thy fulness prove,
And, strengthened by thy perfect grace,
Behold without a veil thy face.
Amen. Languages: English Tune Title: DOLGELLY
Author of life divine
Shepherd of souls, refresh and bless
Author: James Montgomery, 1771-1854 Hymnal: Service Book and Hymnal of the Lutheran Church in America #269 (1958) Topics: Sacraments and Rites Holy Communion Lyrics: 1 Shepherd of souls, refresh and bless
Thy chosen pilgrim flock
With manna in the wilderness,
With water from the rock.
2 We would not live by bread alone,
But by thy word of grace,
In strength of which we travel on
To our abiding place. A-men.
3 Be known to us in breaking bread,
But do not then depart;
Saviour, abide with us, and spread
Thy table in our heart.
4 Lord, sup with us in love divine;
Thy Body and thy Blood,
That living bread, that heavenly wine,
Be our immortal food.
Amen. Languages: English Tune Title: WINDSOR (DUNDEE)
Shepherd of souls, refresh and bless
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