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God, the Lord, a King Remaineth
Author: John Keble Hymnal: The Worshipbook #403 (1972) Meter: 8.7.8.7.4.7 Topics: Service for the Lord's Day Opening of Worship Lyrics: 1 God, the Lord, a King remaineth,
Robed in his own glorious light;
God hath robed himself and reigneth;
He hath girt himself with might.
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
God is King in depth and height!
God is King in depth and height!
2 In her everlasting station
Earth is poised, to swerve no more;
Thou hast laid thy throne's foundation
From all time where thought can soar.
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
Lord, thou art forevermore!
Lord, thou art forevermore!
3 With all tones of waters blending,
Glorious is the breaking deep;
Glorious, beauteous, without ending,
God, who reigns on heaven's high steep.
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
Songs of ocean never sleep.
Songs of ocean never sleep.
4 Lord, the words thy lips are telling
Are the perfect verity;
Of thy high eternal dwelling,
Holiness shall inmate be:
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
Pure is all that lives with thee.
Pure is all that lives with thee.
Amen. Scripture: Psalm 93 Tune Title: BRYN CALFARIA
God, the Lord, a King Remaineth
How Firm a Foundation
Author: "K" Hymnal: The Worshipbook #425 (1972) Meter: 11.11.11.11 Topics: Service for the Lord's Day Opening of Worship First Line: How firm a foundation, O saints of the Lord Lyrics: 1 How firm a foundation, O saints of the Lord,
Is laid for your faith in his excellent Word!
What more can he say than to you he has said,
To you who for refuge to Jesus have fled?
2 "Fear not, I am with you, O be not dismayed,
For I am your God, and will still give you aid;
I'll strengthen you, help you, and cause you to stand,
Upheld by my righteous, omnipotent hand.
3 "When through the deep waters I call you to go,
The rivers of sorrow shall not overflow;
For I will be near you, your troubles to bless,
And sanctify to you your deepest distress.
4 "The soul that on Jesus has leaned for repose,
I will not, I will not desert to his foes;
That soul, though all hell should endeavor to shake,
I'll never, no, never, no, never forsake."
Amen. Scripture: Isaiah 43:1-7 Tune Title: FOUNDATION
How Firm a Foundation
Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise
Author: Walter Chalmers Smith Hymnal: The Worshipbook #433 (1972) Meter: 11.11.11.11 Topics: Service for the Lord's Day Opening of Worship Lyrics: 1 Immortal, invisible, God only wise,
In light inaccessible hid from our eyes,
Most blessed, most glorious, the Ancient of Days,
Almighty, victorious, thy great name we praise.
2 Unresting, unhasting, and silent as light,
Nor wanting, nor wasting, thou rulest in might;
Thy justice like mountains high soaring above
Thy clouds which are fountains of goodness and love.
3 To all, life thou givest— to both great and small;
In all life thou livest, the true life of all;
We blossom and flourish as leaves on the tree,
And wither and perish— but naught changeth Thee.
4 Great Father of glory, pure Father of light,
Thine angels adore thee, all veiling their sight;
All praise we would render; O help us to see
'Tis only the splendor of light hideth thee!
Amen. Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:8-10 Tune Title: ST. DENIO
Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise
Jesus, Priceless Treasure
Author: Catherine Winkworth; Johann Franck Hymnal: The Worshipbook #442 (1972) Meter: Irregular Topics: Service for the Lord's Day Opening of Worship Lyrics: 1 Jesus, priceless treasure,
Source of purest pleasure,
Truest friend to me;
Long my heart hath panted,
Till it well-nigh fainted,
Thirsting after thee.
Thine I am, O spotless Lamb,
I will suffer naught to hide thee,
Ask for naught beside thee.
2 In thine arm I rest me;
Foes who would molest me
Cannot reach me here.
Though the earth be shaking,
Every heart be quaking,
God dispels our fear;
Sin and hell in conflict fell
With their heaviest storms assail us:
Jesus will not fail us.
3 Hence, all thoughts of sadness!
For the Lord of gladness,
Jesus, enters in:
Those who love the Father,
Though the storms may gather,
Still have peace within;
Yea, whate'er we here must bear,
Still in thee lies purest pleasure,
Jesus, priceless treasure!
Amen. Scripture: Matthew 13:45-46 Tune Title: JESU, MEINE FREUDE
Jesus, Priceless Treasure
Jesus Shall Reign
Author: Isaac Watts Hymnal: The Worshipbook #443 (1972) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Service for the Lord's Day Opening of Worship First Line: Jesus shall reign where'er the sun Lyrics: 1 Jesus shall reign where'er the sun
Does his successive journeys run,
His kingdom stretch from shore to shore,
Till moons shall wax and wane no more.
2 For him shall endless prayer be made,
And praises throng to crown his head;
His name, like sweet perfume, shall rise
With every morning sacrifice.
3 People and realms of every tongue
Dwell on his love with sweetest song,
And infant voices shall proclaim
Their early blessings on his name.
4 Blessings abound where'er he reigns;
The prisoner leaps to lose his chains,
The weary find eternal rest,
And all the sons of want are blest.
5 Let every creature rise and bring
Peculiar honors to our King;
Angels descend with songs again,
And earth repeat the loud Amen!
Amen. Scripture: Psalm 72 Tune Title: DUKE STREET
Jesus Shall Reign
Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee
Author: Henry van Dyke, 1852-1933 Hymnal: The Worshipbook #446 (1972) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Topics: Service for the Lord's Day Opening of Worship Lyrics: 1 Joyful, joyful, we adore thee,
God of glory, Lord of love;
Hearts unfold like flowers before thee,
Opening to the sun above.
Melt the clouds of sin and sadness,
Drive the dark of doubt away;
Giver of immortal gladness,
Fill us with the light of day.
2 All thy works with joy surround thee,
Earth and heaven reflect thy rays,
Stars and angels sing around thee,
Center of unbroken praise.
Field and forest, vale and mountain,
Flowery meadow, flashing sea,
Chanting bird and flowing fountain,
Call us to rejoice in thee.
3 Thou art giving and forgiving,
Ever blessing, ever blest,
Well-spring of the joy of living,
Ocean depth of happy rest!
Thou our Father, Christ our Brother,
All who live in love are thine;
Teach us how to love each other,
Lift us to the joy divine.
4 Mortals, join the happy chorus
Which the morning stars began;
Father love is reigning o'er us,
Brother love binds man to man.
Ever singing, march we onward,
Victors in the midst of strife,
Joyful music leads us sun-ward
In the triumph song of life.
Amen. Scripture: Psalm 66:1 Tune Title: HYMN TO JOY
Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee
Lord of All Being, Throned Afar
Author: Oliver Wendell Holmes Hymnal: The Worshipbook #463 (1972) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Service for the Lord's Day Opening of Worship Lyrics: 1 Lord of all being, throned afar,
Your glory flames from sun and star;
Center and soul of every sphere,
Yet to each loving heart how near!
2 Sun of our life, your quickening ray
Sheds on our path the glow of day;
Star of our hope, your softened light
Cheers the long watches of the night.
3 Lord of all life, below, above,
Whose light is truth, whose warmth is love,
Before your ever-blazing throne
We ask no luster of our own.
4 Grant us your truth for which we yearn,
And kindling hearts that for you burn,
Till all your living altars claim
One holy light, one heavenly flame.
Amen. Scripture: Romans 13:10-11 Tune Title: LOUVAN
Lord of All Being, Throned Afar
Lord of All Majesty and Might
Author: George Wallace Briggs Hymnal: The Worshipbook #464 (1972) Topics: Service for the Lord's Day Opening of Worship Scripture: Psalm 59:16 Tune Title: VATER UNSER
Lord of All Majesty and Might
Lord, We Thank You for Our Brothers
Author: Roger K. Powell Hymnal: The Worshipbook #468 (1972) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Topics: Service for the Lord's Day Opening of Worship Scripture: Philippians 1:3 Tune Title: BLAENHAFREN
Lord, We Thank You for Our Brothers
Love Divine, All Loves Excelling
Author: Charles Wesley Hymnal: The Worshipbook #471 (1972) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Topics: Service for the Lord's Day Opening of Worship Lyrics: 1 Love divine, all loves excelling,
Joy of heaven, to earth come down,
Fix in us thy humble dwelling,
All thy faithful mercies crown!
Jesus, thou art all compassion,
Pure, unbounded love thou art;
Visit us with thy salvation,
Enter every trembling heart.
2 Breathe, O breathe thy loving Spirit
Into every troubled breast!
Let us all in thee inherit,
Let us find the promised rest;
Take away the love of sinning;
Alpha and Omega be;
End of faith, as its Beginning,
Set our hearts at liberty.
3 Come, Almighty to deliver,
Let us all thy life receive;
Suddenly return, and never,
Nevermore thy temples leave.
Thee we would be always blessing,
Serve thee as thy hosts above;
Pray, and praise thee without ceasing,
Glory in thy perfect love.
4 Finish, then, thy new creation;
Pure and spotless let us be;
Let us see thy great salvation
Perfectly restored in thee;
Changed from glory into glory,
Till in heaven we take our place,
Till we cast our crowns before thee,
Lost in wonder, love, and praise.
Amen. Scripture: 1 John 4:9 Tune Title: HYFRYDOL
Love Divine, All Loves Excelling
Now, on Land and Sea Descending
Author: Samuel Longfellow Hymnal: The Worshipbook #480 (1972) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.6.8.7 Topics: Service for the Lord's Day Opening of Worship Lyrics: 1 Now, on land and sea descending,
Brings the night its peace profound;
Let our vesper hymn be blending
With the holy calm around.
Jubilate! Jubilate!
Jubilate! Amen!
Let our vesper hymn be blending
With the holy calm around.
2 Soon as dies the sunset glory,
Stars of heaven shine out above,
Telling still the ancient story—
Their Creator's changeless love.
Jubilate! Jubilate!
Jubilate! Amen!
Telling still the ancient story—
Their Creator's changeless love.
3 Now, our wants and burdens leaving
To his care who cares for all,
Cease we fearing, cease we grieving:
At his touch our burdens fall.
Jubilate! Jubilate!
Jubilate! Amen!
Cease we fearing, cease we grieving:
At his touch our burdens fall.
4 As the darkness deepens o'er us,
Lo! eternal stars arise;
Hope and faith and love rise glorious,
Shining in the spirit's skies.
Jubilate! Jubilate!
Jubilate! Amen!
Hope and faith and love rise glorious,
Shining in the spirit's skies.
Amen. Scripture: John 1:5 Tune Title: VESPER HYMN
Now, on Land and Sea Descending
O Come and Sing Unto the Lord
Hymnal: The Worshipbook #488 (1972) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Service for the Lord's Day Opening of Worship Lyrics: 1 O come and sing unto the Lord,
To him our voices raise;
Let us in our most joyful songs
The Lord, our Savior, praise.
2 Before his presence let us come
With praise and thankful voice;
Let us sing psalms to him with grace,
With grateful hearts rejoice.
3 The Lord our God is King of kings,
Above all gods his throne;
The depths of earth are in his hand,
The mountains are his own.
4 To him the spacious sea belongs,
He made its waves and tides;
And by his hand the rising land
Was formed, and still abides.
5 O come, and bowing down to him
Our worship let us bring;
Yea, let us kneel before the Lord,
Our Maker and our King.
Amen. Scripture: Psalm 95 Tune Title: IRISH
O Come and Sing Unto the Lord
O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing
Author: Charles Wesley Hymnal: The Worshipbook #493 (1972) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Service for the Lord's Day Opening of Worship Lyrics: 1 O for a thousand tongues to sing
Our dear Redeemer's praise,
The glories of our God and King,
The triumphs of his grace!
2 Jesus, the name that charms our fears,
That bids our sorrows cease—
Its music in the sinner's ears
Brings life, and health, and peace.
3 Our gracious Master and our God,
Assist us to proclaim,
To spread through all the earth abroad,
The honors of your name.
4 Glory to God and praise and love
Be now and ever given
By saints below and saints above,
The church in earth and heaven.
Amen. Scripture: Colossians 1:13-14 Tune Title: AZMON
O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing
O Gladsome Light, O Grace
Author: Robert Bridges Hymnal: The Worshipbook #494 (1972) Meter: 6.6.7 D Topics: Service for the Lord's Day Opening of Worship Lyrics: 1 O gladsome Light, O Grace
Of God the Father's face,
Th'eternal splendor wearing;
Celestial, holy, blest,
Our Savior Jesus Christ,
Joyful in thine appearing.
2 Now, ere day fadeth quite,
We see the evening light,
Our wonted hymn outpouring;
Father of might unknown,
Thee, his incarnate Son,
And Holy Spirit adoring.
3 To thee of right belongs
All praise of holy songs,
O Son of God, Life-giver;
Thee, therefore, O Most High,
The world doth glorify,
And shall exalt forever.
Amen. Scripture: John 1:9 Tune Title: NUNC DIMITTIS
O Gladsome Light, O Grace
Blessed Jesus, at Your Word
Author: Tobias Clausnitzer; Catherine Winkworth Hymnal: Voices United #500 (1996) Meter: 7.8.7.8.8.8 Topics: The Church at Worship Scripture; liturgical Songs of Illumination; Baptism; Bible; Church Education; God House, Home; Holy Spirit Illumination; Jesus Christ Lord of Life; Jesus Christ Prophet; Jesus Christ Teacher/Teachings; Light; Opening Hymns; Praise; Service Music Gathering, Call to Worship, Greeting; Service Music Prayer for Illumination; Service Music Litany Prayer; Word of God; Epiphany 3 Year A; Proper 9 Year A; Epiphany 2 Year B; Lent 4 Year B; Proper 21 Year B; Epiphany 2 Year C; Easter 3 Year C Lyrics: 1 Blessed Jesus, at your word
we have come again to hear you;
let our hearts and souls be stirred
and in glowing faith be near you.
As the promises here given
draw us wholly up to heaven.
2 All our knowledge, sense, and sight
lie in deepest darkness shrouded
till your Spirit breaks the night,
filling us with light unclouded.
All good thoughts and all good living
come but by your gracious giving.
3 Radiance of God's glory bright,
Light of light from God proceeding,
Jesus, send your blessed light;
help our hearing, speaking, heeding,
that our prayers and songs may please you,
as with grateful hearts we praise you. Languages: English Tune Title: LIEBSTER JESU
Blessed Jesus, at Your Word
O God, Our Faithful God
Author: Catherine Winkworth; Johann Heermann Hymnal: The Worshipbook #500 (1972) Meter: 6.7.6.7.6.6.6.6 Topics: Service for the Lord's Day Opening of Worship Lyrics: 1 O God, our faithful God,
O fountain ever flowing,
Without whom nothing is,
All perfect gifts bestowing,
Give us a faithful life,
And give us, Lord, within,
Commitment free from strife,
A soul unhurt by sin.
2 And grant us, Lord, to do,
With ready heart and willing,
Whatever you command,
Our calling here fulfilling;
And do it when we ought,
With zeal and joyfulness;
And bless the work we've wrought,
For you must give success.
3 If dangers gather round,
Still keep us calm and fearless;
Help us to bear the cross
When life seems dark and cheerless.
To overcome our foes
With words and actions kind;
O God, your will disclose,
Your counsel let us find.
Amen. Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:3 Tune Title: O GOTT, DU FROMMER GOTT
O God, Our Faithful God
O God, You Are the Father
Author: St. Columba (521-597); Duncan Macgregor Hymnal: The Worshipbook #504 (1972) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Topics: Service for the Lord's Day Opening of Worship Lyrics: 1 O God, you are the Father
Of all that have believed,
From whom all hosts of people
Have life and power received.
O God, you are the Maker
Of all created things,
The righteous Judge of judges,
Th'almighty King of kings.
2 High in the heavenly Zion
You reign, our God adored;
And in the coming glory
You shall be sovereign Lord;
Beyond our knowledge shining,
The everlasting light;
Ineffable in loving,
Unthinkable in might.
3 You to the meek and lowly
Your secrets do unfold;
O God, who can do all things,
All things good, new and old.
We walk secure and blessed
In every clime or coast,
In name of God the Father,
And Son, and Holy Ghost.
Amen. Scripture: Galatians 3:11 Tune Title: GOSTERWOOD
O God, You Are the Father
O Lord, Our Lord, in All the Earth
Hymnal: The Worshipbook #515 (1972) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Service for the Lord's Day Opening of Worship Lyrics: 1 O Lord, our Lord, in all the earth
How excellent your name!
Your glory you have spread afar
In all the starry frame.
2 When I regard the wondrous heavens,
Your handiwork on high,
The moon and stars you have ordained,
Oh, what is man! I cry.
3 Oh, what is man, in your regard
To hold so large a place!
And what the Son of man, that you
Do visit him in grace!
4 On man your wisdom has bestowed
A power none else has known;
With honor Thou hast crowned his head
With glory like your own.
5 Your mighty works and wondrous grace
Your glory, Lord, proclaim.
O Lord, our Lord, in all the earth
How excellent your name!
Amen. Scripture: Psalm 8 Tune Title: DUNFERMLINE
O Lord, Our Lord, in All the Earth
O Lord, You Are Our God and King
Hymnal: The Worshipbook #517 (1972) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Service for the Lord's Day Opening of Worship Lyrics: 1 O Lord, you are our God and King,
And we will ever bless your name;
We will extol you every day,
And evermore your praise proclaim.
2 The Lord is greatly to be praised;
His greatness is beyond our thought;
From age to age the sons of men
Shall tell the wonders God has wrought.
3 Upon your glorious majesty
And wondrous works our minds shall dwell;
Your deeds shall fill the world with awe,
And of your greatness we will tell.
4 Your matchless goodness and your grace
Your people shall commemorate,
And all your truth and righteousness
Our joyful songs shall celebrate.
Amen. Scripture: Psalm 145 Tune Title: DUKE STREET
O Lord, You Are Our God and King
O My Soul, Bless God, the Father
Hymnal: The Worshipbook #523 (1972) Meter: 8.7.8.7 Topics: Service for the Lord's Day Opening of Worship Lyrics: 1 O my soul, bless God, the Father;
All within me, bless his name;
Bless the Father, and forget not
All his mercies to proclaim.
2 He forgives all your transgressions,
Each disease he gently heals;
He redeems you from destruction,
And with you so kindly deals.
3 Far as east from west is distant,
He has put away our sin;
Like the pity of a father
Has the Lord's compassion been.
4 As it was without beginning,
So it lasts without an end;
To their children's children ever
Shall his righteousness extend:
5 Unto such as keep his covenant
And are steadfast in his way;
Unto those who still remember
His commandments and obey.
6 Bless the Father, all his creatures,
Ever under his control,
All throughout his vast dominion;
Bless the Father, O my soul.
Amen. Scripture: Psalm 103 Tune Title: STUTTGART
O My Soul, Bless God, the Father
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