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Let Us Talents and Tongues Employ
Author: Fred Kaan, 1929- Hymnal: African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal #536 (2011) Meter: 8.8.8.8.5.5.8 Topics: The Living Church The Lord's Supper Lyrics: 1 Let us talents and tongues employ,
Reaching out with a shout of joy:
Bread is broken, the wine is poured,
Christ is spoken and seen and heard.
Jesus lives again,
Earth can breathe again,
Pass the Word around: loaves abound!
2 Christ is able to make us one,
At His table He sets the tone,
Teaching people to live to bless,
Love in word and in deed express.
Jesus lives again,
Earth can breathe again,
Pass the Word around: loaves abound!
3 Jesus calls us in, sends us out
Bearing fruit in a world of doubt,
Gives us love to tell, bread to share:
God - Emmanuel everywhere.
Jesus lives again,
Earth can breathe again,
Pass the Word around: loaves abound! Scripture: John 15:10 Languages: English Tune Title: LINSTEAD
Let Us Talents and Tongues Employ
Faith of Our Fathers
Author: Frederick W. Faber Hymnal: The Celebration Hymnal #404 (1997) Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8 Topics: The Living Church Nature and Foundation First Line: Faith of our fathers! living still Lyrics: 1 Faith of our fathers, living still
In spite of dungeon, fire, and sword;
O how our hearts beat high with joy
Whene'er we hear that glorious word!
Faith of our fathers, holy faith!
We will be true to thee till death!
2 Faith of our fathers! we will strive
To win all nations unto thee,
And through the truth that comes from God,
Mankind shall then be truly free.
Faith of our fathers, holy faith!
We will be true to thee till death!
3 Faith of our fathers! we will love
Both friend and foe in all our strife,
And preach thee, too, as love knows how,
By kindly words and virtuous life.
Faith of our fathers, holy faith!
We will be true to thee till death!
(optional ending)
Faith of our fathers, holy faith!
We will be true,
We will be true,
We will be true to thee till death! Languages: English Tune Title: ST. CATHERINE
Faith of Our Fathers
Jesus Wants Me for a Sunbeam (I'll Be a Sunbeam)
Author: Nellie Talbot Hymnal: African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal #556 (2011) Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Topics: The Living Church Children's Hymns First Line: Jesus wants me for a sunbeam Refrain First Line: A sunbeam, a sunbeam Lyrics: 1 Jesus wants me for a sunbeam,
To shine for Him each day;
In every way try to please Him:
At home, at school, at play.
Refrain:
A sunbeam, a sunbeam,
Jesus wants me for a sunbeam;
A sunbeam, a sunbeam,
I'll be a sunbeam for Him.
2 Jesus wants me to be loving
And kind to all I see;
Showing how pleasant and happy
His little one can be. [Refrain]
3 I will ask Jesus to help me
To keep my heart from sin,
Ever reflecting His goodness,
And always shine for Him. [Refrain]
4 I'll be a sunbeam for Jesus;
I can, if I but try;
Serving Him moment by moment,
Then live with Him on high. [Refrain] Scripture: Psalm 103:13 Languages: English Tune Title: I'LL BE A SUNBEAM
Jesus Wants Me for a Sunbeam (I'll Be a Sunbeam)
God of Grace and God of Glory
Author: Harry Emerson Fosdick Hymnal: The Celebration Hymnal #435 (1997) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7.7 Topics: The Living Church Renewal and Revival Lyrics: 1 God of grace and God of glory,
On Thy people pour Thy pow'r.
Crown Thine ancient Church’s story;
Bring her bud to glorious flow'r.
Grant us wisdom; grant us courage,
For the facing of this hour,
For the facing of this hour.
2 Lo! the hosts of evil round us
Scorn the Christ, assail His ways!
From the fears that long have bound us,
Free our hearts to faith and praise.
Grant us wisdom; grant us courage,
For the living of these days,
For the living of these days.
3 Cure Thy children’s warring madness;
Bend our pride to Thy control.
Shame our wanton, selfish gladness,
Rich in things and poor in soul.
Grant us wisdom; grant us courage,
Lest we miss Thy kingdom’s goal,
Lest we miss Thy kingdom’s goal.
4 Set our feet on lofty places;
Gird our lives that they may be
Armored with all Christ-like graces
In the fight to set men free.
Grant us wisdom; grant us courage
That we fail not man nor Thee,
That we fail not man nor Thee. Languages: English Tune Title: CWM RHONDDA
God of Grace and God of Glory
O Zion, Haste
Author: Mary A. Thomson Hymnal: The Celebration Hymnal #443 (1997) Meter: 11.10.11.10 with refrain Topics: The Living Church Missions and Ministry First Line: O Zion, haste, thy mission high fulfilling Lyrics: 1 O Zion, haste, thy mission high fulfilling,
To tell to all the world that God is Light;
That He who made all nations is not willing
One soul should perish, lost in shades of night.
Refrain:
Publish glad tidings, tidings of peace;
Tidings of Jesus, redemption, and release.
2 Proclaim to every people, tongue and nation
That God, in whom they live and move, is love;
Tell how He stooped to save His lost creation
And died on earth that we might live above. [Refrain]
3 Give of thy sons to bear the message glorious;
Give of thy wealth to speed them on their way.
Pour out thy soul for them in prayer victorious;
And all thy spending Jesus will repay. [Refrain]
Languages: English Tune Title: TIDINGS
O Zion, Haste
Jesus, At Whose Supreme Command
Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788 Hymnal: African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal #533 (2011) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: The Living Church The Lord's Supper Lyrics: 1 Jesus, at whose supreme command,
We now approach to God;
Before us in Thy vesture stand,
Thy vesture dipped in blood.
2 The tokens of Thy dying love
O let us now receive,
And feel the quickening Spirit move,
And sensibly believe.
3 The cup of blessing, blest by Thee,
Let it Thy blood impart;
The bread Thy mystic body be,
And cheer each languid heart.
4 The living bread sent down from heaven,
In us vouchsafe to be.
The flesh for all the world is given,
And all may live by Thee.
Amen. Scripture: Luke 24:30 Languages: English Tune Title: METROPOLITAN
Jesus, At Whose Supreme Command
Freely, Freely
Author: Carol Owens Hymnal: The Celebration Hymnal #436 (1997) Meter: 9.9.9.9 with refrain Topics: The Living Church Missions and Ministry First Line: God forgave my sin in Jesus' name Refrain First Line: He said, Freely, freely you have received Scripture: Matthew 10:8 Languages: English Tune Title: FREELY, FREELY
Freely, Freely
Find Us Faithful
Author: Jon Mohr Hymnal: The Celebration Hymnal #456 (1997) Meter: Irregular Topics: The Living Church Family and Relationships First Line: O may all who come behind us find us faithful Languages: English Tune Title: FIND US FAITHFUL
Find Us Faithful
We Remember You
Author: Kirk Dearman Hymnal: The Celebration Hymnal #459 (1997) Meter: Irregular Topics: The Living Church Communion First Line: As we drink this cup, we worship You Languages: English Tune Title: WE REMEMBER YOU
We Remember You
Jesus, Our Lord and King
Author: Anonymous Hymnal: The Celebration Hymnal #466 (1997) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Topics: The Living Church Lyrics: 1 Jesus, our Lord and King,
To You our praises rise;
To You our bodies we present,
A living sacrifice.
2 Now justified by grace
And made alive to God,
Formed for Yourself to show Your praise,
We sound Your love abroad.
3 As dead indeed to sin,
We rise to walk anew,
Henceforth, as not our own, but Yours,
We follow only You.
4 Baptized into Your death,
With You again we rise,
To newness of a life of faith,
To new and endless joys. Languages: English Tune Title: TRENTHAM
Jesus, Our Lord and King
O Love Divine! O Matchless Grace!
Author: Edward Turney Hymnal: African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal #538 (2011) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: The Living Church The Lord's Supper Lyrics: 1 O love divine! O matchless grace!
Which in this sacred rite
Shines forth so full, so free, in rays
Of purest living light.
2 O wondrous death! O precious blood!
For us so freely spilt,
To cleanse our sin-polluted souls
From every stain of guilt.
3 O covenant of life and peace,
By blood and suffering sealed!
All the rich gifts of gospel grace
Are here to faith revealed.
4 Jesus, we bow our souls to Thee,
Our life, our hope, our all,
While we, with thankful, contrite hearts,
Thy dying love recall.
5 O may Thy pure and perfect love
Be written on our minds;
Nor earth, nor self, nor sin obscure
The ever-radiant lines.
Amen. Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:24 Languages: English Tune Title: MANOAH
O Love Divine! O Matchless Grace!
We Are God's People
Author: Bryan Jeffery Leech Hymnal: The Celebration Hymnal #399 (1997) Meter: 11.11.13.8.9 Topics: The Living Church Nature and Foundation First Line: We are God's people, the chosen of the Lord Languages: English Tune Title: SYMPHONY
We Are God's People
They'll Know We Are Christians by Our Love
Author: Peter Scholtes Hymnal: The Celebration Hymnal #429 (1997) Meter: Irregular Topics: The Living Church Family of Believers First Line: We are one in the Spirit; we are one in the Lord Refrain First Line: And they'll know we are Christians by our live Scripture: John 13:35 Languages: English Tune Title: ST. BRENDAN'S
They'll Know We Are Christians by Our Love
Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken
Author: John Newton, 1725-1807 Hymnal: African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal #521 (2011) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Topics: The Living Church The Church Lyrics: 1 Glorious things of thee are spoken,
Zion, city of our God;
He, whose word cannot be broken,
Formed thee for His own abode.
On the Rock of Ages founded,
What can shake thy sure repose?
With salvation's wall surrounded,
Thou mayst smile at all thy foes.
2 See, the streams of living waters,
Springing from eternal love,
Well supply thy sons and daughters,
And all fear of want remove.
Who can faint while such a river
Ever will their thirst assuage?
Grace which, like the Lord, the giver,
Never fails from age to age.
3 Round each habitation hovering,
See the cloud and fire appear
For a glory and a covering,
Showing that the Lord is near!
Glorious things of thee are spoken,
Zion, city of our God;
He, whose word cannot be broken,
Formed thee for His own abode.
Scripture: Exodus 13:22 Languages: English Tune Title: AUSTRIA
Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken
When Mothers of Salem
Author: William M. Hutchings, 1827-1876 Hymnal: African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal #543 (2011) Meter: Irregular Topics: The Living Church Baptism Lyrics: 1 When mothers of Salem
Their children brought to Jesus,
The stern disciples drove them back
And bade them depart;
But Jesus saw them ere they fled,
And sweetly smiled, and kindly said,
"Suffer little children
To come unto Me.
2 "For I will receive them
And fold them in my bosom;
I'll be a shepherd to these lambs,
O drive them not away;
For, if their hearts to Me they give,
They shall with Me in glory live:
Suffer little children
To come unto Me."
3 How kind was our Savior
To bid these children welcome!
But there are many thousands
Who have never heard His name;
The Bible they have never read;
They know not that the Savior said,
"Suffer little children
To come unto Me."
4 O soon may the heathen
Of every tribe and nation
Fulfill Thy blessed word,
And cast their idols all away;
O shine upon them from above,
And show Thyself a God of love;
Teach the little children
To come unto Thee.
Amen. Scripture: Mark 10:14 Languages: English Tune Title: SALEM
When Mothers of Salem
Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken
Author: John Newton, 1725-1807 Hymnal: The A.M.E. Zion Hymnal #306 (1999) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Topics: The Living Church Lyrics: 1 Glorious things of thee are spoken,
Zion, city of our God;
He, whose word cannot be broken,
Formed thee for His own abode:
On the Rock of Ages founded,
What can shake thy sure repose?
With salvation's wall surrounded,
Thou may'st smile at all thy foes.
2 See, the streams of living waters,
Springing from eternal Love,
Well supply thy sons and daughters,
And all fear of want remove:
Who can faint, while such a river
Ever flows their thirst t'assuage?
Grace which, like the Lord, the Giver,
Never fails from age to age.
3 Round each habitation hovering,
See the cloud and fire appear
For a glory and a covering,
Showing that the Lord is near!
Glorious things of thee are spoken,
Zion, city of our God;
He, whose word cannot be broken,
Formed thee for His own abode.
AMEN. Languages: English Tune Title: AUSTRIAN HYMN
Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken
Holy Bible, Book Divine
Author: John Burton Hymnal: The Celebration Hymnal #412 (1997) Meter: 7.7.7.7 Topics: The Living Church The Word of God Lyrics: 1 Holy Bible, book divine,
Precious treasure, thou art mine;
Mine to tell me whence I came;
Mine to teach me what I am.
2 Mine to chide me when I rove;
Mine to show a Savior's love;
Mine thou art to guide and guard;
Mine to punish or reward.
3 Mine to comfort in distress,
Suff'ring in this wilderness;
Mine to show, by living faith,
Man can triumph over death.
4 Mine to tell of joys to come,
And the rebel sinner's doom:
O thou Holy Book divine,
Precious treasure, thou art mine. Languages: English Tune Title: ALETTA
Holy Bible, Book Divine
I Am a Man
Author: Jack W. Hayford Hymnal: The Celebration Hymnal #455 (1997) Meter: 11.10.11.10.11.10 Topics: The Living Church Family and Relationships First Line: I am a man created in God's image Languages: English Tune Title: FINLANDIA
I Am a Man
Hope and Faith with Joy Ascending
Author: R. David Hoffelt, 1951- Hymnal: African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal #544 (2011) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Topics: The Living Church Baptism Scripture: Mark 10:14-16 Languages: English Tune Title: UNSER HERRSCHER
Hope and Faith with Joy Ascending
Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken
Author: John Newton Hymnal: The Celebration Hymnal #400 (1997) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Topics: The Living Church Nature and Foundation Lyrics: 1 Glorious things of thee are spoken,
Zion, city of our God;
He whose word cannot be broken
Formed thee for His own abode.
On the Rock of Ages founded,
What can shake thy sure repose?
With salvation's walls surrounded,
Thou may'st smile at all thy foes.
2 See, the streams of living waters,
Springing from eternal Love,
Well supply thy sons and daughters,
And all fear of want remove.
Who can faint while such a river
Ever flows their thirst to assuage?
Grace which like the Lord, the Giver,
Never fails from age to age!
3 Round each habitation hov'ring,
See the cloud and fire appear
For a glory and a cov'ring,
Showing that the Lord in near!
Thus they march, the pillar leading,
Light by night and shade by day,
Daily on the manna feeding
Which He gives them when they pray.
4 Savior, since of Zion's city
I thro' grace a member am,
Let the world deride or pity;
I will glory in Thy name.
Fading is the world's best pleasure,
All its boasted pomp and show;
Solid joys and lasting treasures
None but Zion's children know. Languages: English Tune Title: AUSTRIAN HYMN
Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken
We Are Called to Be God's People
Author: Thomas A. Jackson Hymnal: The Celebration Hymnal #415 (1997) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Topics: The Living Church Family of Believers Tune Title: AUSTRIAN HYMN
We Are Called to Be God's People
Come, Holy Spirit, Dove Divine
Author: Adoniram Judson Hymnal: The Celebration Hymnal #467 (1997) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: The Living Church Baptism Lyrics: 1 Come, Holy Spirit, Dove divine,
On these baptismal waters shine,
And teach our hearts, in highest strain,
To praise the Lamb for sinners slain.
2 We love Thy name, we love Thy laws,
And joyfully embrace Thy cause;
We love Thy cross, the shame, the pain,
O Lamb of God for sinners slain.
3 We sink beneath the water's face,
And thank Thee for Thy saving grace;
We die to sin and seek a grave
With Thee, beneath the yielding wave.
4 And as we rise with Thee to live,
O let the Holy Spirit give
The sealing unction from above,
The joy of life, the fire of love. Languages: English Tune Title: MARYTON
Come, Holy Spirit, Dove Divine
Standing on the Promises
Author: R. Kelso Carter Hymnal: The Celebration Hymnal #410 (1997) Meter: 11.11.11.9 with refrain Topics: The Living Church The Word of God First Line: Standing on the promises of Christ my King! Refrain First Line: Standing, standing Lyrics: 1 Standing on the promises of Christ, my King!
Thro' eternal ages let His praises ring;
"Glory in the highest!" I will shout and sing,
Standing on the promises of God.
Refrain:
Standing, standing,
Standing on the promises of God, my Savior;
Standing, standing,
I'm standing on the promises of God.
2 Standing on the promises that cannot fail,
When the howling storms of doubt and fear assail,
By the living Word of God I shall prevail,
Standing on the promises of God. [Refrain]
3 Standing on the promises, I now can see
Perfect, present cleansing in the blood for me;
Standing in the liberty where Christ makes free,
Standing on the promises of God. [Refrain]
4 Standing on the promises of Christ, the Lord,
Bound to Him eternally by love's strong cord,
Overcoming daily with the Spirit's Sword,
Standing on the promises of God. [Refrain]
5 Standing on the promises I cannot fall,
List'ning every moment to the Spirit's call,
Resting in my Savior as my All in All,
Standing on the promises of God. [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: PROMISES
Standing on the Promises
Break Thou the Bread of Life
Author: Mary A. Lathbury; Alexander Groves Hymnal: The Celebration Hymnal #413 (1997) Meter: 6.4.6.4 D Topics: The Living Church The Word of God Lyrics: 1 Break Thou the bread of life,
Dear Lord, to me,
As Thou didst break the loaves
Beside the sea;
Beyond the sacred page
I seek Thee, Lord;
My spirit pants for Thee,
O Living Word.
2 Break Thou the bread of life,
O Lord, to me,
That hid within my heart
Thy Word may be;
Mold Thou each inward thought,
From self set free,
And let my steps to all
Controlled by Thee.
3 Open Thy Word of Truth
That I may see
Thy message written clear
And plain or me;
Then in sweet fellowship,
Walking with Thee,
Thine image on my life
Engraved will be.
4 Bless Thou the truth, dear Lord,
To me, to me,
As Thou didst bless the bread
By Galilee;
Then shall all bondage cease,
All fetters fall;
And I shall find my peace,
My All in All.
5 O send Thy Spirit, Lord,
Now unto me,
That He may touch my eyes
And make me see;
Show me the truth concealed
Within Thy Word,
And in Thy Book revealed
I see the Lord. Languages: English Tune Title: BREAD OF LIFE
Break Thou the Bread of Life
Shine, Jesus, Shine
Author: Graham Kendrick Hymnal: The Celebration Hymnal #431 (1997) Meter: Irregular Topics: The Living Church Renewal and Revival First Line: Lord, the light of Your love is shining Languages: English Tune Title: SHINE, JESUS, SHINE
Shine, Jesus, Shine
I'll Tell the World That I'm a Christian
Author: Baynard L. Fox Hymnal: The Celebration Hymnal #448 (1997) Meter: Irregular Topics: The Living Church Missions and Ministry Languages: English Tune Title: TUCKER
I'll Tell the World That I'm a Christian
Come, Share the Lord
Author: Bryan Jeffery Leech Hymnal: The Celebration Hymnal #462 (1997) Meter: Irregular Topics: The Living Church Communion First Line: We gather here in Jesus' name Languages: English Tune Title: DIVERNON (Abridged)
Come, Share the Lord
Hear Us, Heavenly Father
Author: Unknown Hymnal: African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal #553 (2011) Meter: 6.5.6.5.3.3 Topics: The Living Church Children's Hymns Lyrics: 1 Hear us, heavenly Father,
Thou whose gentle care
Tends the young and feeble,
Hear our simple prayer.
Hear our prayer, Father, hear.
2 Pardon our offenses;
Guard us from all ill;
Make us, like true children,
Love Thy holy will.
Hear our prayer, Father, hear.
3 Let not sin beguile us
From Thy paths to stray;
But with Thy great mercy
Keep us night and day.
Hear our prayer, Father, hear.
Amen.
Scripture: Proverbs 15:29 Languages: English Tune Title: HEAR US
Hear Us, Heavenly Father
Father, Lead Me Day by Day
Author: John P. Hopps, 1834-1911 Hymnal: African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal #555 (2011) Meter: 7.7.7.7 Topics: The Living Church Children's Hymns Lyrics: 1 Father, lead me day by day,
Ever in Thine own good way;
Teach me to be pure and true,
Show me what I ought to do.
2 When in danger, make me brave;
Make me know that Thou canst save;
Keep me safely by Thy side;
Let me in Thy love abide.
3 When I’m tempted to do wrong,
Make me steadfast, wise, and strong;
And when all alone I stand,
Shield me with Thy mighty hand.
4 May I do the good I know,
Serving gladly here below;
Then at last go home to Thee,
Evermore Thine own to be.
Amen. Scripture: Matthew 8:19 Languages: English Tune Title: ORIENTIS PARTIBUS
Father, Lead Me Day by Day
And Let Our Bodies Part
Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788 Hymnal: African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal #528 (2011) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Topics: The Living Church Christian Fellowship Lyrics: 1 And let our bodies part,
To different climes repair;
Inseparably joined in heart
The friends of Jesus are.
2 Jesus, the cornerstone,
Did first our hearts unite;
And still He keeps our spirits one
Who walk with Him in white.
3 O let us still proceed
In Jesus’ work below,
And, following our triumphant Head,
To further conquest go.
4 O let our heart and mind
Continually ascend,
That heaven of repose to find,
Where all our labors end!
Scripture: Acts 20:32 Languages: English Tune Title: BOYLSTON
And Let Our Bodies Part
Let Us Break Bread Together
Hymnal: African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal #530 (2011) Meter: 10.10 with refrain Topics: The Living Church The Lord's Supper First Line: Let us break bread together on our knees Refrain First Line: When I fall on my knees Lyrics: 1 Let us break bread together on our knees;
Let us break bread together on our knees.
Refrain:
When I fall on my knees,
With my face to the rising sun,
O Lord, have mercy on me.
2 Let us drink wine together on our knees;
Let us drink wine together on our knees. [Refrain]
3 Let us praise God together on our knees;
Let us praise God together on our knees. [Refrain]
Scripture: Luke 24:30 Languages: English Tune Title: LET US BREAK BREAD Together
Let Us Break Bread Together
Lead Us, Heavenly Father, Lead Us
Author: James Edmeston, 1791-1867 Hymnal: African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal #547 (2011) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Topics: The Living Church Marriage Lyrics: 1 Lead us, heavenly Father, lead us
O'er the world's tempestuous sea;
Guard us, guide us, keep us, feed us,
For we have no help but Thee;
Yet possessing every blessing,
If our God our Father be.
2 Savior, breathe forgiveness o'er us,
All our weakness Thou dost know;
Thou didst tread this earth before us,
Thou didst feel its keenest woe;
Lone and dreary, faint and weary,
Through the desert Thou didst go.
3 Spirit of our God descending,
Fill our hearts with heavenly joy,
Love with every passion blending,
Pleasure that can never cloy;
Thus provided, pardoned, guided,
Nothing can our peace destroy.
Amen. Scripture: Isaiah 48:17 Languages: English Tune Title: MANNHEIM
Lead Us, Heavenly Father, Lead Us
The Church's One Foundation
Author: Samuel J Stone, 1839-1900 Hymnal: The A.M.E. Zion Hymnal #304 (1999) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Topics: The Living Church Lyrics: 1 The Church’s one foundation
Is Jesus Christ her Lord;
She is His new creation
By water and the word:
From heaven He came and sought her
To be His holy bride;
With His own blood He bought her,
And for her life He died.
2 Elect from every nation,
Yet one o’er all the earth,
Her charter of salvation,
One Lord, one faith, one birth;
One holy Name she blesses,
Partakes one holy food,
And to one hope she presses,
With every grace endued.
3 'Mid toil and tribulation,
And tumult of her war,
She waits the consummation
Of peace forevermore;
Till, with the vision glorious,
Her longing eyes are blest,
And the great Church victorious
Shall be the Church at rest.
4 Yet she on earth hath union
With God the Three in One,
And mystic sweet communion
With those whose rest is won:
O happy ones and holy!
Lord, give us grace that we,
Like them, the meek and lowly,
On high may dwell with Thee.
AMEN. Languages: English Tune Title: AURELIA
The Church's One Foundation
Zion Stands with Hills Surrounded
Author: Thomas Kelly Hymnal: The A.M.E. Zion Hymnal #305 (1999) Meter: 8.7.8.7.4.7 Topics: The Living Church Lyrics: 1 Zion stands by hills surrounded,
Zion, kept by power divine;
All her foes shall be confounded,
Though the world in arms combine;
Happy Zion,
What a favored lot is thine!
Happy Zion,
What a favored lot is thine!
2 Every human tie may perish;
Friend to friend unfaithful prove;
Mothers cease their own to cherish;
Heaven and earth at last remove;
But no changes
Can attend Jehovah’s love.
But no changes
Can attend Jehovah’s love.
3 In the furnace God may prove thee,
Thence to bring thee forth more bright,
But can never cease to love thee;
Thou art precious in His sight;
God is with thee,
God, thine everlasting light.
God is with thee,
God, thine everlasting light.
AMEN. Languages: English Tune Title: ZION
Zion Stands with Hills Surrounded
The Church's One Foundation
Author: Samuel J. Stone Hymnal: The Celebration Hymnal #401 (1997) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Topics: The Living Church Nature and Foundation Lyrics: 1 The Church’s one foundation
Is Jesus Christ, her Lord;
She is His new creation
By water and the Word:
From heav'n He came and sought her
To be His holy bride;
With His own blood He bought her
And for her life He died.
2 Elect from every nation,
Yet one o’er all the earth,
Her charter of salvation:
One Lord, one faith, one birth;
One holy name she blesses,
Partakes one holy food;
And to one hope she presses,
With every grace endued.
3 'Mid toil and tribulation
And tumult of her war,
She waits the consummation
Of peace forevermore;
Till with the vision glorious
Her longing eyes are blest,
And the great Church victorious
Shall be the Church at rest.
4 Yet she on earth has union
With God, the Three in One,
And mystic, sweet communion
With those whose rest is won;
O happy ones and holy!
Lord, give us grace that we
Like them, the meek and lowly,
On high may dwell with Thee.
Languages: English Tune Title: AURELIA
The Church's One Foundation
Cornerstone
Author: Leon Patillo Hymnal: The Celebration Hymnal #402 (1997) Meter: Irregular Topics: The Living Church Nature and Foundation First Line: I lay in Zion, for a foundation, a Stone Scripture: Isaiah 28:16 Languages: English Tune Title: CORNERSTONE
Cornerstone
I Love Thy Kingdom, Lord
Author: Timothy Dwight Hymnal: The Celebration Hymnal #405 (1997) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Topics: The Living Church Nature and Foundation 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 giv'n,
Till toils and cares shall end.
4 Beyond my highest joy
I prize her heav'nly ways,
Her sweet communion, solemn vows,
Her hymns of love and praise.
5 Sure as Thy truth shall last,
To Zion shall be giv'n
The brightest glories earth can yield,
And brighter bliss of heav'n. Languages: English Tune Title: ST. THOMAS
I Love Thy Kingdom, Lord
Bind Us Together
Author: Bob Gillman Hymnal: The Celebration Hymnal #425 (1997) Meter: Irregular Topics: The Living Church Family of Believers First Line: There is only one God Refrain First Line: Bind us together, Lord Languages: English Tune Title: BIND US TOGETHER
Bind Us Together
Revive Us, O Lord
Author: Steve Camp; Carman Hymnal: The Celebration Hymnal #432 (1997) Meter: Irregular Topics: The Living Church Renewal and Revival First Line: Revive us, O Lord; revive us, O Lord Languages: English Tune Title: REVIVE
Revive Us, O Lord
Rise Up, O Church of God
Author: William P. Merrill Hymnal: The Celebration Hymnal #433 (1997) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Topics: The Living Church Renewal and Revival First Line: Rise up, O Church of God! Lyrics: 1 Rise up, O Church of God!
Have done with lesser things;
Give heart and mind and soul and strength
To serve the King of kings.
2 Rise up, O Church of God!
His kingdom tarries long;
Bring in the day of brotherhood
And end the night of wrong.
3 Rise up, O sons of God!
The Church for you doth wait,
Her strength unequal to her task,
Rise up, and make her great!
4 Lift high the cross of Christ!
Tread where His feet have trod;
As foll'wers of the Son of Man,
Rise up, O Church of God! Languages: English Tune Title: ST. THOMAS
Rise Up, O Church of God
Lord, Lay Some Soul upon My Heart
Author: Leon Tucker Hymnal: The Celebration Hymnal #449 (1997) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: The Living Church Missions and Ministry Languages: English Tune Title: IRA
Lord, Lay Some Soul upon My Heart
I Will Remember Thee
Author: James Montgomery Hymnal: The Celebration Hymnal #463 (1997) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: The Living Church Communion First Line: According to Thy gracious Word Lyrics: 1 According to Thy gracious word,
In meek humility,
This will I do, my dying Lord;
I will remember Thee.
2 Thy body, broken for my sake,
My bread from heav'n shall be;
Thy testamental cup I take
And thus remember Thee.
3 When to the cross I turn mine eyes
And rest on Calvary,
O Lamb of God, my sacrifice,
I must remember Thee.
4 Remember Thee and all Thy pains
And all Thy love to me;
Yea, while a breath, a pulse remains,
Will I remember Thee.
5 And when these failing lips grow dumb
And mind and mem'ry flee,
When Thou shalt in Thy kingdom come,
Jesus, remember me! Languages: English Tune Title: MANOAH
I Will Remember Thee
This Child We Dedicate to Thee
Author: Samuel Gilman Hymnal: The Celebration Hymnal #469 (1997) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: The Living Church Dedication of Children Lyrics: 1 This child we dedicate to Thee,
O God of grace and purity!
In Thy love great love its life prolong.
Shield it, we pray, from sin and wrong.
2 O may Thy Spirit gently draw
Its willing soul to keep Thy law;
May virtue, piety, and truth,
Dawn even with its dawning youth.
Languages: English Tune Title: FEDERAL STREET
This Child We Dedicate to Thee
I Love Thy Kingdom, Lord
Author: Timothy Dwight, 1752-1817 Hymnal: African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal #515 (2011) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Topics: The Living Church The Church Lyrics: 1 I love Thy kingdom, Lord,
The house of Thine abode,
The Church our blest Redeemer saved
With His own precious blood.
2 I love Thy Church, O God!
Her walls before Thee stand
Dear as the apple of Thine eye,
And graven on Thy hand.
3 For her my tears shall fall,
For her my prayers ascend;
To her my cares and toils be given,
Till toils and cares shall end.
4 Beyond my highest joy
I prize her heavenly ways,
Her sweet communion, solemn vows,
Her hymns of love and praise.
5 Sure as Thy truths shall last,
To Zion shall be given
The brightest glories earth can yield,
And brighter bliss of heaven.
Amen. Scripture: Psalm 26:8 Languages: English Tune Title: BRYAN
I Love Thy Kingdom, Lord
I Love Thy Kingdom, Lord
Author: Timothy Dwight, 1752-1817 Hymnal: African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal #517 (2011) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Topics: The Living Church The Church Lyrics: 1 I love Thy kingdom, Lord,
The house of Thine abode,
The Church our blest Redeemer saved
With His own precious blood.
2 I love Thy Church, O God!
Her walls before Thee stand
Dear as the apple of Thine eye,
And graven on Thy hand.
3 For her my tears shall fall,
For her my prayers ascend,
To her my cares and toils be given,
Till toils and cares shall end.
4 Beyond my highest joy
I prize her heavenly ways,
Her sweet communion, solemn vows,
Her hymns of love and praise.
5 Sure as Thy truth shall last,
To Zion shall be given
The brightest glories earth can yield,
And brighter bliss of heaven.
Amen. Scripture: Psalm 26:8 Languages: English Tune Title: [I love Thy kingdom, Lord]
I Love Thy Kingdom, Lord
The Church's One Foundation
Author: Samuel J. Stone, 1839-1900 Hymnal: African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal #519 (2011) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Topics: The Living Church The Church Lyrics: 1 The Church’s one foundation
Is Jesus Christ her Lord;
She is His new creation
By water and the word.
From heaven He came and sought her
To be His holy bride;
With His own blood He bought her,
And for her life He died.
2 Elect from every nation,
Yet one o’er all the earth,
Her charter of salvation,
One Lord, one faith, one birth;
One holy name she blesses,
Partakes one holy food,
And to one hope she presses,
With every grace endued.
3 Though with a scornful wonder
Men see her sore oppressed,
By schisms rent asunder,
By heresies distressed:
Yet saints their watch are keeping,
Their cry goes up, "How long?"
And soon the night of weeping
Shall be the morn of song.
4 'Mid toil and tribulation,
And tumult of her war,
She waits the consummation
Of peace forevermore;
Till with the vision glorious,
Her longing eyes are blest,
And the great Church victorious
Shall be the Church at rest.
5 Yet she on earth hath union
With God, the Three in One,
And mystic sweet communion
With those whose rest is won.
O happy ones and holy!
Lord, give us grace that we,
Like them, the meek and lowly,
On high may dwell with Thee. Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:10 Languages: English Tune Title: AURELIA
The Church's One Foundation
Pleasant Are Thy Courts Above
Author: Henry F. Lyte, 1793-1847 Hymnal: African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal #523 (2011) Meter: 7.7.7.7 D Topics: The Living Church The Church Lyrics: 1 Pleasant are Thy courts above
In the land of light and love;
Pleasant are Thy courts below
In this land of sin and woe.
O my spirit longs and faints
For the converse of Thy saints,
For the brightness of Thy face,
For Thy fullness, God of grace.
2 Happy birds that sing and fly
Round Thy altars, O Most High;
Happier souls that find a rest
In a heavenly Father's breast!
Like the wandering dove that found
No repose on earth around,
They can to their ark repair
And enjoy it ever there.
3 Happy souls, their praises flow
Even in this vale of woe;
Waters in the desert rise,
Manna feeds them from the skies;
On they go from strength to strength
Till they reach Thy throne at length,
At Thy feet adoring fall,
Who hast led them safe through all.
4 Lord, be mine this prize to win;
Guide me through a world of sin,
Keep me by Thy saving grace,
Give me at Thy side a place.
Sun and shield alike Thou art;
Guide and guard my erring heart.
Grace and glory flow from Thee;
Shower, O shower them, Lord, on me.
Amen. Scripture: Psalm 84 Languages: English Tune Title: MAIDSTONE
Pleasant Are Thy Courts Above
Christ, from Whom All Blessings Flow
Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788 Hymnal: African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal #529 (2011) Meter: 7.7.7.7.7 Topics: The Living Church Christian Fellowship Lyrics: 1 Christ, from whom all blessings flow,
Perfecting the saints below,
Hear us who Thy nature share,
Who Thy mystic body are,
Who Thy mystic body are;
2 Join us, in one spirit join;
Let us still receive of Thine;
Still for more on Thee we call,
Thou who fillest all in all,
Thou who fillest all in all.
3 Move, and actuate and guide;
Divers gifts to each divide;
Placed according to Thy will,
Let us all Thy work fulfill,
Let us all Thy work fulfill.
4 Never from our office move,
Needful to each other prove;
Use the grace on each bestowed,
Tempered by the art of God,
Tempered by the art of God.
5 Sweetly may we all agree,
Touched with loving sympathy,
Kindly for each other care;
Every member feel its share,
Every member feel its share.
6 Many are we now and one,
We who Jesus have put on;
Names, and sects, and parties fall;
Thou, O Christ, art all in all,
Thou, O Christ, art all in all.
Amen. Scripture: Ephesians 4:3 Languages: English Tune Title: HENDON
Christ, from Whom All Blessings Flow
According to Thy Gracious Word
Author: James Montgomery, 1771-1854 Hymnal: African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal #534 (2011) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: The Living Church The Lord's Supper Scripture: Luke 22:19 Languages: English Tune Title: BELMONT
According to Thy Gracious Word
See Four and Twenty Elders (Four and Twenty Elders)
Hymnal: African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal #537 (2011) Meter: Irregular Topics: The Living Church The Lord's Supper First Line: See four and twenty Elders on their knees Lyrics: 1 See four and twenty Elders on their knees.
See four and twenty Elders on their knees;
And we'll all rise together, and face the risin' sun.
O Lord, have mercy, if you please.
2 They are bowin' roun' the altar on their knees.
They are bowin' roun' the altar on their knees;
And we'll all rise together, and face the risin' sun.
O Lord, have mercy, if you please.
3 They are cryin' "Holy, holy," on their knees.
They are cryin' "Holy, holy," on their knees;
And we'll all rise together, and face the risin' sun.
O Lord, have mercy, if you please.
Scripture: Matthew 3:15 Languages: English Tune Title: [See four and twenty Elders on their knees]
See Four and Twenty Elders (Four and Twenty Elders)
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