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Give to Me, Lord, a Thankful Heart
Author: Thomas Caryl Micklem Hymnal: Voices United #513 (1996) Meter: 8.6.8.8.6 Topics: The Church at Worship Profession of Faith, Ordination, Commissioning, Installation; Ordination Languages: English Tune Title: GATESCARTH
Give to Me, Lord, a Thankful Heart
God the Spirit, Guide and Guardian
Author: Carl P. Daw, Jr. Hymnal: Voices United #514 (1996) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Topics: The Church at Worship Profession of Faith, Ordination, Commissioning, Installation; 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 Saviour, 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. Languages: English Tune Title: BLAENWERN
God the Spirit, Guide and Guardian
Holy Spirit, Source of Love
Author: William Dalrymple Maclagan Hymnal: Voices United #515 (1996) Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.7 Topics: The Church at Worship Profession of Faith, Ordination, Commissioning, Installation; Ordination Lyrics: 1 Holy Spirit, source of love,
who, to us, came from above,
gifts of blessing to bestow
on your waiting church below:
once again in love draw near
to your servants gathered here.
2 Give them light your truth to see,
strength to serve you joyfully,
daily power to conquer sin,
patient faith the crown to win;
shield them from temptation's breath,
keep them faithful unto death.
3 When the sacred vow is made,
when the hands are on them laid,
come in this most solemn hour
with your sevenfold gifts of power;
come, O blessed Spirit, come,
make each eager heart your home.
Languages: English Tune Title: HEATHLANDS
Holy Spirit, Source of Love
This is a day of new beginnings
Author: Brian Wren (b. 1936) Hymnal: Church Hymnary (4th ed.) #526 (2005) Meter: 9.8.9.8 Topics: The Church Celebrates Ordination; Ordination Lyrics: 1 This is a day of new beginnings,
time to remember and move on,
time to believe what love is bringing,
laying to rest the pain that's gone.
2 For by the life and death of Jesus,
love's mighty Spirit, now as then,
can make for us a world of difference
as faith and hope are born again.
3 Then let us, with the Spirit's daring,
step from the past and leave behind
our disappointment, guilt and grieving,
seeking new paths, and sure to find.
4 Christ is alive, and goes before us
to show and share what love can do.
This is a day of new beginnings --
our God is making all things new.
[Alternative text (v. 4) for Holy Communion:]
In faith we'll gather round the table
to show and share what love can do.
This is a day of new beginnings --
our God is making all things new. Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 Languages: English Tune Title: CANONMILLS
This is a day of new beginnings
This is a day of new beginnings
Author: Brian Wren (b. 1936) Hymnal: Hymns of Glory, Songs of Praise #526 (2008) Meter: 9.8.9.8 Topics: The Church Celebrates Ordination; Ordination Lyrics: 1 This is a day of new beginnings,
time to remember and move on,
time to believe what love is bringing,
laying to rest the pain that's gone.
2 For by the life and death of Jesus,
love's mighty Spirit, now as then,
can make for us a world of difference,
as faith and hope are born again.
3 Then let us, with the Spirit's daring,
step from the past and leave behind
our disappointment, guilt and grieving,
seeking new paths, and sure to find.
4 Christ is alive, and goes before us
to show and share what love can do.
This is a day of new beginnings --
our God is making all things new.
[Alternative text (v. 4) for Holy Communion:]
In faith we'll gather round the table
to show and share what love can do.
This is a day of new beginnings --
our God is making all things new. Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 Languages: English Tune Title: CANONMILLS
This is a day of new beginnings
O God, whose presence glows in all
Author: Frothingham Hymnal: A Collection of Psalms and Hymns for Christian Worship (6th ed.) #534 (1832) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Ordination hymns; Ordination of a Minister Languages: English
O God, whose presence glows in all
O thou, who art above all height!
Author: Pierpont Hymnal: A Collection of Psalms and Hymns for Christian Worship (6th ed.) #535 (1832) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Ordination Hymn; Ordination hymns Languages: English
O thou, who art above all height!
May the mind of Christ my Saviour
Author: Katie Barclay Wilkinson (1859-1928) Hymnal: Church Hymnary (4th ed.) #536 (2005) Meter: 8.7.8.5 Topics: The Church Celebrates Ordination; Ordination Lyrics: 1 May the mind of Christ my Saviour
live in me from day to day,
by his love and power controlling
all I do or say.
2 May the word of God dwell richly
in my heart from hour to hour,
so that all may see I triumph
only through his power.
3 May the peace of God my Father
in my life for ever reign;
that I may be calm to comfort
those in grief, or pain.
4 May the love of Jesus fill me,
as the waters fill the sea;
him exalting, self denying,
this is victory.
5 May I run the race before me,
strong and brave to face the foe,
drawing all my strength from Jesus
as I onward go. Scripture: 1 John 2:14 Languages: English Tune Title: CANDLEBEAM
May the mind of Christ my Saviour
May the mind of Christ my Saviour
Author: Katie Barclay Wilkinson (1859-1928) Hymnal: Hymns of Glory, Songs of Praise #536 (2008) Meter: 8.7.8.5 Topics: The Church Celebrates Ordination; Ordination Lyrics: 1 May the mind of Christ my Saviour
live in me from day to day,
by his love and power controlling
all I do or say.
2 May the word of God dwell richly
in my heart from hour to hour,
so that all may see I triumph
only through his power.
3 May the peace of God, my Father,
in my life for ever reign;
that I may be calm to comfort
those in grief, or pain.
4 May the love of Jesus fill me,
as the waters fill the sea;
him exalting, self denying,
this is victory.
5 May I run the race before me,
strong and brave to face the foe,
drawing all my strength from Jesus
as I onward go. Scripture: 1 John 2:14 Languages: English Tune Title: CANDLEBEAM
May the mind of Christ my Saviour
Be Thou My Vision
Author: Mary Elizabeth Byrne Hymnal: Voices Together #549 (2020) Meter: 10.10.9.10 Topics: Ordination; Ordination First Line: Be thou my vision, O Lord of my heart Lyrics: 1 Be thou my vision, O Lord of my heart;
naught be all else to me, save that thou art.
Thou my best thought, by day or by night,
waking or sleeping, thy presence my light.
2 Be thou my wisdom, be thou my true word;
I ever with thee, and thou with me, Lord.
Born of thy love, thy child may I be,
thou in me dwelling and I one with thee.
3 Be thou my buckler, my sword for the fight.
Be thou my dignity, thou my delight,
thou my soul’s shelter, thou my high tow’r.
Raise thou me heav’nward, O Pow’r of my pow’r.
4 Riches I heed not, nor vain empty praise;
thou mine inheritance, now and always.
Thou and thou only, first in my heart,
Ruler of heaven, my treasure thou art.
5 "*True Light of heaven, when vict’ry is won
may I reach heaven’s joys, O bright heav’n’s Sun!
Heart of my heart, whatever befall,
still be my vision, O Ruler of all.
*Alternate phrase: “High King” Scripture: Psalm 86:11 Tune Title: SLANE
Be Thou My Vision
Thus spake the Saviour, when he sent
Hymnal: Hymns, Selected and Original #565 (1828) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: At the ordination or settlement of a minister; Kingdom and Church of Christ Ordination and Licensure Lyrics: 1 Thus spake the Saviour, when he sent
His ministers to preach his word;
They through the world obedient went,
And spread the gospel of their Lord.
2 "Go forth, ye heralds, in my name;
Bid the whole earth my grace receive;
The gospel jubilee proclaim,
And call them to repent and live.
3 "The joyful news to all impart,
And teach them where salvation lies;
Bind up the broken, bleeding heart,
And wipe the tear from weeping eyes.
4 "Be wise as serpents where you go,
But harmless as the peaceful dove;
And let your heav'n-taught conduct show,
That you're commission'd from above.
5 "Freely from me ye have receiv'd;
Freely in love to others give;
Thus shall your doctrines be believ'd,
And by your labour sinners live."
6 Happy those servants of the Lord,
Who thus their Master's will obey
How rich, how full is their reward,
Reserv'd until the final day!
Thus spake the Saviour, when he sent
Come Holy Ghost, our souls inspire
Author: John Cosin (1594-1672) Hymnal: Church Hymnary (4th ed.) #586 (2005) Meter: Irregular Topics: The Church Celebrates Ordination; Ordination 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 blessèd 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 soilèd face
with the abundance of thy grace;
keep far from 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 thine eternal merit,
Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.' Amen. Scripture: 1 John 2:20 Languages: English Tune Title: VENI CREATOR
Come Holy Ghost, our souls inspire
Come Holy Ghost, our souls inspire
Author: John Cosin (1594-1672) Hymnal: Hymns of Glory, Songs of Praise #586 (2008) Meter: Irregular Topics: The Church Celebrates Ordination; Ordination 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 blessèd 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 soilèd face
with the abundance of thy grace;
keep far from 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 thine eternal merit,
Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.' Amen. Scripture: 1 John 2:20 Languages: English Tune Title: VENI CREATOR
Come Holy Ghost, our souls inspire
Holy Spirit, ever living
Author: Timothy Rees (1874-1939) Hymnal: Church Hymnary (4th ed.) #615 (2005) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Topics: The Church Celebrates Ordination; Ordination Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:12-13 Languages: English Tune Title: ABBOT'S LEIGH
Holy Spirit, ever living
Holy Spirit, ever living
Author: Timothy Rees (1874-1939) Hymnal: Hymns of Glory, Songs of Praise #615 (2008) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Topics: The Church Celebrates Ordination; Ordination Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:12-13 Languages: English Tune Title: ABBOT'S LEIGH
Holy Spirit, ever living
We bid thee welcome in the name
Author: James Montgomery, 1771-1854 Hymnal: Methodist Hymn and Tune Book #632 (1917) Topics: Ministry Ordination of ; Ministry Ordination of Lyrics: 1 We bid thee welcome in the name
Of Jesus, our exalted Head;
Come as a servant: so He came;
And we receive thee in His stead.
2 Come as a shepherd: guard and keep
This fold from hell and earth and sin;
Nourish the lambs, and feed the sheep;
The wounded heal, the lost bring in.
3 Come as a watchman: take thy stand
Upon thy tower amidst the sky;
And when the sword comes on the land,
Call us to fight, or warn to fly.
4 Come as an angel, hence to guide
A band of pilgrims on their way;
That, safely walking at thy side,
We fail not, faint not, turn, nor stray.
5 Come as a teacher sent from God,
Charged His whole counsel to declare:
Life o'er our ranks the prophet's rod,
While we uphold thy hands with prayer.
Languages: English Tune Title: MOZART
We bid thee welcome in the name
Ye that know the Lord is gracious
Author: Cyril Argentine Alington, 1872-1955 Hymnal: Church Hymnary (4th ed.) #642 (2005) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Topics: The Church Celebrates Ordination; Ordination Lyrics: 1 Ye that know the Lord is gracious,
ye for whom a corner stone
stands, of God elect and precious,
laid that ye may build thereon,
see that on that sure foundation
ye a living temple raise,
towers that may tell forth salvation,
walls that may re-echo praise.
2 Living stones, by God appointed
each to an allotted place,
kings and priests, by God anointed,
shall ye not declare his grace?
Ye, a royal generation,
tell the tidings of your birth,
tidings of a new creation
to an old and weary earth.
3 Tell the praise of him who called you
out of darkness into light,
broke the fetters that enthralled you,
gave you freedom, peace and sight:
tell the tale of sins forgiven,
strength renewed and hope restored,
till the earth, in tune with heaven,
praise and magnify the Lord! Scripture: 1 Peter 2:3-10 Languages: English Tune Title: ABBOT'S LEIGH
Ye that know the Lord is gracious
Ye that know the Lord is gracious
Author: Cyril Argentine Alington, 1872-1955 Hymnal: Hymns of Glory, Songs of Praise #642 (2008) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Topics: The Church Celebrates Ordination; Ordination Lyrics: 1 Ye that know the Lord is gracious,
ye for whom a Corner stone
stands, of God elect and precious,
laid that ye may build thereon;
see that on that sure foundation
ye a living temple raise,
towers that may tell forth salvation,
walls that may re-echo praise.
2 Living stones, by God appointed
each to an allotted place,
kings and priests, by God anointed,
shall ye not declare his grace?
Ye, a royal generation,
tell the tidings of your birth,
tidings of a new creation
to an old and weary earth.
3 Tell the praise of him who called you
out of darkness into light,
broke the fetters that enthralled you,
gave you freedom, peace and sight:
tell the tale of sins forgiven,
strength renewed and hope restored,
till the earth, in tune with heaven,
praise and magnify the Lord! Scripture: 1 Peter 2:3-10 Languages: English Tune Title: ABBOT'S LEIGH
Ye that know the Lord is gracious
Come, Spirit blest, Creator, come
Author: Rabanus Maurus, c. 776-856; Anon. Hymnal: Together in Song #397 (1999) Topics: Ordination Lyrics: 1 Come, Spirit blest, Creator, come
from our bright heavenly throne,
come, take possession of our souls
and make them all your own.
2 For you are called the Paraclete,
best gift of God above,
the living spring, the living fire,
sweet ointment and true love.
3 And you are seven-fold in your grace,
finger of God's right hand,
his promise rightly teaching us
to speak and understand.
4 Guide our dark minds with your blest light,
with love our hearts inflame,
and with your strength which never fails,
confirm our mortal frame.
5 Far from us drive our deadly foe;
true peace unto us bring;
and through all perils lead us safe
beneath your sacred wing.
6 Through you may we the Father know,
through you the eternal Son,
and you the Spirit of them both,
Thrice-blessèd Three in One.
7 All glory to the Father be,
with his co-equal Son:
glory to you, great Paraclete,
while endless ages run. Scripture: 1 John 2:20-27 Languages: English Tune Title: TALLIS' ORDINAL
Come, Spirit blest, Creator, come
The presence of thy grace impart
Hymnal: A Selection of Psalms and Hymns #CC (1790) Topics: Ordination Lyrics: 1 The presence of thy grace impart,
And bless thy servants, Lord;
Thy glory may they have at heart:
And guide them by thy word.
2 That whilst by prayer and solemn hands
Thy servant they ordain;
They may repsct hy bless'd commands,
But hold traditions vain.
3 O may this servant set apart,
Thy gospel to procoam;
Ne'er from those sacred truths, depart
Which glorify thy name.
4 If ordinances he attend;
O make thy word his guide,
Nor suffer him e'er to depend,
On any rule beside.
5 Then shall thy gospel, LORD, be crown'd,
With a divine success:
Thy servant in thy grace abound;
And thou his labours bless. Languages: English
The presence of thy grace impart
Go forth, ye heralds in my Name
Hymnal: Hymns of the Protestant Episcopal Church of the United States, as authorized by the General Convention #97 (1845) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Ordinances and Special Occasions Ordination, or Institution of Ministers Scripture: Matthew 10 Languages: English
Go forth, ye heralds in my Name
"Go preach my gospel," saith the Lord
Hymnal: Hymns of the Protestant Episcopal Church of the United States, as authorized by the General Convention #98 (1845) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Ordinances and Special Occasions Ordination, or Institution of Ministers Scripture: Mark 16:15 Languages: English
"Go preach my gospel," saith the Lord
The Saviour, when to heaven he rose
Hymnal: Hymns of the Protestant Episcopal Church of the United States, as authorized by the General Convention #99 (1845) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Ordinances and Special Occasions Ordination, or Institution of Ministers Languages: English
The Saviour, when to heaven he rose
Father of mercies, bow thine ear
Hymnal: Hymns of the Protestant Episcopal Church of the United States, as authorized by the General Convention #100 (1845) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Ordinances and Special Occasions Ordination, or Institution of Ministers Languages: English
Father of mercies, bow thine ear
Come Holy Ghost, Creator blest
Hymnal: The Hymnal of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States of America 1940 #218 (1940) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Ember Days and Ordination Tune Title: MENDON
Come Holy Ghost, Creator blest
I bind unto myself today
Author: St. Patrick of Ireland, 372-466; Cecil Frances Alexander, 1818-1895 Hymnal: The Book of Praise #576 (1997) Meter: Irregular Topics: Ordination / Commissioning; Sacraments and Ordinances Profession of Faith Lyrics: 1 I bind unto myself today
the strong name of the Trinity,
by invocation of the same,
the Three-in-One, and One-in-Three.
2 I bind today to me forever
by power of faith, Christ's incarnation–
his baptism in the Jordan river,
his death on Cross for my salvation;
his bursting from the spiced tomb,
his riding up the heavenly way,
his coming at the day of doom
I bind unto myself today.
3 I bind unto myself today
the virtues of the star-lit heaven,
the glorious sun's life-giving ray,
the whiteness of the moon at even,
the flashing of the lightning free,
the whirling wind's tempestuous shocks,
the stable earth, the deep salt sea
around the old eternal rocks.
4 I bind unto myself today
the power of God to hold and lead,
God's eye to watch, God's might to stay,
God's ear to hearken to my need,
the wisdom of my God to teach,
God's hand to guide, God's shield to ward;
the word of God to give me speech,
the heavenly host to be my guard.
5 Christ be with me, Christ within me,
Christ behind me, Christ before me,
Christ beside me, Christ to win me,
Christ to comfort and restore me.
Christ beneath me, Christ above me,
Christ in quiet, Christ in danger,
Christ in hearts of all that love me,
Christ in mouth of friend and stranger.
6 I bind unto myself the name,
the strong name of the Trinity,
by invocation of the same,
the Three-in-One, and One-in-Three,
of whom all nature hath creation,
eternal Father, Spirit, Word.
Praise to the Lord of my salvation;
salvation is of Christ the Lord! Languages: English Tune Title: ST. PATRICK, DIERDRE
I bind unto myself today
Pour out your Spirit from on high
Author: James Montgomery, 1771-1854 Hymnal: The Book of Praise #581 (1997) Topics: Sacraments and Ordinances Ordination / Commissioning Lyrics: 1 Pour out your Spirit from on high;
Lord, your assembled servants bless;
graces and gifts to each supply,
and clothe your priests with righteousness.
2 All wisdom, zeal and faith impart,
and strength, with meekness from above,
to bear your people in our heart,
and love each soul with faithful love.
3 To watch and pray and never faint;
by day and night strict guard to keep;
to warn and cheer both sinner, saint,
nourish your lambs and feed your sheep.
4 Then, when our work is finished here,
in humble hope our charge resign:
when the good Shepherd shall appear,
in you we rest, O Love divine.
Scripture: Matthew 26:41 Languages: English Tune Title: MELCOMBE
Pour out your Spirit from on high
May God's love be fixed above you
Author: John A. Dalles, 1954- Hymnal: The Book of Praise #582 (1997) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Topics: Sacraments and Ordinances Ordination / Commissioning Scripture: John 14:27 Languages: English Tune Title: TANTUM ERGO
May God's love be fixed above you
You are called to tell the story
Author: Ruth Duck, 1947- Hymnal: The Book of Praise #583 (1997) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Topics: Sacraments and Ordinances Ordination / Commissioning Languages: English Tune Title: LARKIN
You are called to tell the story
Give me the faith
Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788 Hymnal: The Book of Praise #584 (1997) Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8 Topics: Sacraments and Ordinances Ordination / Commissioning 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 Saviour 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: Psalm 69:9 Languages: English Tune Title: COLCHESTER
Give me the faith
Christ, you call us all to service
Author: Joy F. Patterson, 1931- Hymnal: The Book of Praise #585 (1997) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Topics: Sacraments and Ordinances Ordination / Commissioning Lyrics: 1 Christ, you call us all to service,
call us all who follow you;
plant in us a deep commitment
all your work and will to do.
Fire a passion for your justice,
in us kindle love of peace;
help us heal the broken-hearted;
to the captive bring release.
2 Teach us how to work together,
brother, sister, side by side,
equal partners in the struggle,
in the cause of truth allied.
To each one some gift is given–
man or woman, young or old;
help us use each skill and talent,
your great purpose to unfold.
3 Let us be a servant people,
reconciling, ending strife,
seeking ways more just of sharing
and of ordering human life.
Fill us with a glowing vision
of this world as it should be;
send us forth to change that vision
into blest reality. Scripture: Luke 4:18-19 Languages: English Tune Title: IN BABILONE
Christ, you call us all to service
You have put on Christ
Hymnal: The Book of Praise #586 (1997) Meter: 5.7.8 Topics: Sacraments and Ordinances Ordination / Commissioning Scripture: Galatians 3:27 Languages: English Tune Title: YOU HAVE PUT ON CHRIST
You have put on Christ
Called as partners in Christ's service
Author: Jane Parker Huber, 1926- Hymnal: The Book of Praise #587 (1997) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Topics: Sacraments and Ordinances Ordination / Commissioning Scripture: John 12:26 Languages: English Tune Title: BEECHER
Called as partners in Christ's service
A prophet-woman broke a jar
Author: Brian A. Wren, 1936- Hymnal: The Book of Praise #588 (1997) Topics: Sacraments and Ordinances Ordination / Commissioning Lyrics: 1 A prophet-woman broke a jar
by Love’s divine appointing.
With rare perfume she filled the room,
presiding and anointing.
A prophet-woman broke a jar,
the sneers of scorn defying.
With rare perfume she filled the room,
preparing Christ for dying.
2 A faithful woman left a tomb
by Love’s divine commission.
She saw, she heard, she preached the Word,
arising from submission.
A faithful woman left a tomb,
with resurrection gospel;
she saw, she heard, she preached the Word,
apostle to apostles.
3 Though woman-wisdom, woman-truth,
for centuries were hidden,
unsung, unwritten and unheard,
derided and forbidden,
the Spirit’s breath, the Spirit’s fire,
on free and slave descending,
can tumble our dividing walls,
our shame and sadness mending.
4 The Spirit knows, the Spirit calls,
by Love’s divine ordaining,
the friends we need, to serve and lead,
their powers and gifts unchaining.
The Spirit knows, the Spirit calls,
from women, men and children,
the friends we need, to serve and lead.
Rejoice, and make them welcome! Scripture: Matthew 26:6-13 Languages: English Tune Title: MEGERRAN
A prophet-woman broke a jar
God the Spirit, Guide and Guardian
Author: Carl P. Daw, Jr., 1944 Hymnal: The Book of Praise #589 (1997) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Topics: Sacraments and Ordinances Ordination / Commissioning 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 Saviour, 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.
*Note: teachers, etc. Scripture: Ephesians 4:4-16 Languages: English Tune Title: BETHANY (SMART)
God the Spirit, Guide and Guardian
We have this ministry
Author: Jim Strathdee, 1941- Hymnal: The Book of Praise #590 (1997) Meter: 13.12.14.13.13 Topics: Sacraments and Ordinances Ordination / Commissioning First Line: We have this ministry and we are not discouraged Scripture: Matthew 11:29 Languages: English Tune Title: MINISTRY
We have this ministry
Hallelujah
Hymnal: The Book of Praise #591 (1997) Meter: Irregular Topics: Sacraments and Ordinances Ordination / Commissioning First Line: Hallelujah, hallelujah Lyrics: Hallelujah, hallelujah,
hallelujah, hallelujah! Languages: English Tune Title: HALLELUJAH (ZIMBABWE)
Hallelujah
As a chalice cast of gold
Author: Thomas H. Troeger, 1945- Hymnal: The Book of Praise #593 (1997) Meter: 7.7.7.7.7 Topics: Sacraments and Ordinances Ordination / Commissioning Scripture: Amos 5:21-24 Languages: English Tune Title: REBEKAH
As a chalice cast of gold
Glory be to the Father
Hymnal: The Book of Praise #594 (1997) Meter: 6.4.6.8.7.4 Topics: Sacraments and Ordinances Ordination / Commissioning Lyrics: Glory be to the Father,
and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost.
As it was in the beginning,
is now, and ever shall be,
world without end. Amen, amen.
Languages: English Tune Title: GLORIA PATRI (GREATOREX)
Glory be to the Father
O thou who art above all height
Author: Pierpont Hymnal: Hymns for Christian Devotion #707 (1871) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Ordinations; Ordination Hymn Languages: English
O thou who art above all height
O thou, who on thy chosen Son
Hymnal: Hymns for Christian Devotion #709 (1871) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Ordinations; Ordination or Installation Languages: English
O thou, who on thy chosen Son
O Thou, who didst ordain the Word
Author: E. H. Chapin Hymnal: Hymns for Christian Devotion #710 (1871) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Ordinations; Ordination Hymn Languages: English
O Thou, who didst ordain the Word
Lift aloud the voice of praise
Author: E. Peabody Hymnal: Hymns for Christian Devotion #713 (1871) Topics: Ordinations; Ordination or Installation Languages: English
Lift aloud the voice of praise
Lord, on thy Zion's wall
Author: Mrs. Case Hymnal: Hymns for Christian Devotion #714 (1871) Topics: Ordinations; Ordination or Installation Languages: English
Lord, on thy Zion's wall
Sovereign of worlds above!
Author: J. G. Adams Hymnal: Hymns for Christian Devotion #715 (1871) Topics: Ordinations; Ordination or Installation Languages: English
Sovereign of worlds above!
As the evening shadows gather
Author: L. C. Browne Hymnal: Hymns for Christian Devotion #716 (1871) Topics: Ordinations; Ordination or Installation Languages: English
As the evening shadows gather
Father, at this altar bending
Author: E. H. Chapin Hymnal: Hymns for Christian Devotion #717 (1871) Topics: Ordinations; Ordination or Installation Languages: English
Father, at this altar bending
Not for the prophet tongue of fire
Author: H. Bacon Hymnal: Hymns for Christian Devotion #718 (1871) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Ordinations; Ordination or Installation Languages: English
Not for the prophet tongue of fire
The institution of a gospel ministry from Christ
Author: Dr. Doddridge Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns #CDVII (1792) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Ordination hymns First Line: Father of mercies, in thy house Lyrics: 1 Father of mercies. in thy house
Smile on our homage, and our vows;
While with a grateful heart we share
These pledges of our Savior's care.
2 The Savior, when to heaven he rose
In splendid triumph o'er his foes
Scatter'd his gifts on men below,
And wide his royal bounties flow,
3 Hence sprung th' apostles' honor'd name,
Sacred beyond heroic fame;
In lowlier form to bless our eyes,
Pastors from hence, and teachers rise.
4 From Christ their varied gifts derive,
And fed by Christ their graces live:
While guarded by his potent hand,
'Midst all the rage of hell they stand.
5 So shall the bright succession run
Thro' the last courses of the sun;
While unborn churches by their care
Shall rise and flourish large and fair,
6 Jesus our Lord, their hearts shall know,
The spring, whence all these blessing flow:
Pastors and people shout his praise
Thro' the long round of endless days.
Scripture: Ephesians 4:8 Languages: English
The institution of a gospel ministry from Christ
The Commission
Author: Dr. Watts Hymnal: A Selection of Psalms and Hymns #CXCIX (1790) Topics: Ordination First Line: Go preach my gospel, saith the Lord Lyrics: 1 "Go preach my gospel, saith the LORD,
"Bid the whole earth my grace receive;
"He shall be sav'd that trusts my word
"He shall be damn'd that won't believe.
2 "Teach all the nations my commands,
"I'm with you 'till the world shall end;
"All pow'r is trusted to my hands,
"I can destroy, and I defend.
3 He spake, and light shone round his head
On a bright cloud to heav'n he rode;
They to the farthest nations spread,
The grace of their ascended GOD. Languages: English
The Commission
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