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Make me a captive, Lord

Author: Rev. George Matheson (1842-1906) Hymnal: The Hymnal #247a (1950) Meter: 6.6.8.6 D Topics: Courage and Loyalty; Loyalty and Courage Lyrics: 1 Make me a captive, Lord, And then I shall be free; Force me to render up my sword, And I shall conqueror be. I sink in life's alarms When by myself I stand; Imprison me within Thine arms, And strong shall be my hand. 2 My heart is weak and poor Until it master find; It has no spring of action sure— It varies with the wind. It cannot freely move Till Thou hast wrought its chain; Enslave it with Thy matchless love, And deathless it shall reign. 3 My power is faint and low Till I have learned to serve; It wants the needed fire to glow, It wants the breeze to nerve; It cannot drive the world Until itself be driven; Its flag can only be unfurled When Thou shalt breathe from heaven. 4 My will is not my own Till Thou hast made it Thine; If it would reach a monarch's throne, It must its crown resign; It only stands unbent Amid the clashing strife, When on Thy bosom it has leant And found in Thee its life. Amen. Tune Title: LLANLLYFNI

Make me a captive, Lord

Author: Rev. George Matheson (1842-1906) Hymnal: The Hymnal #247b (1950) Meter: 6.6.8.6 D Topics: Courage and Loyalty; Loyalty and Courage Lyrics: 1 Make me a captive, Lord, And then I shall be free; Force me to render up my sword, And I shall conqueror be. I sink in life's alarms When by myself I stand; Imprison me within Thine arms, And strong shall be my hand. 2 My heart is weak and poor Until it master find; It has no spring of action sure— It varies with the wind. It cannot freely move Till Thou hast wrought its chain; Enslave it with Thy matchless love, And deathless it shall reign. 3 My power is faint and low Till I have learned to serve; It wants the needed fire to glow, It wants the breeze to nerve; It cannot drive the world Until itself be driven; Its flag can only be unfurled When Thou shalt breathe from heaven. 4 My will is not my own Till Thou hast made it Thine; If it would reach a monarch's throne, It must its crown resign; It only stands unbent Amid the clashing strife, When on Thy bosom it has leant And found in Thee its life. Amen. Tune Title: LEOMINSTER

Awake, My Soul, Stretch Every Nerve

Author: Philip Doddridge Hymnal: The Hymnbook #346 (1955) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Life in Christ Loyalty and Courage Lyrics: 1 Awake, my soul, stretch every nerve, And press with vigor on; A heavenly race demands thy zeal, And an immortal crown, And an immortal crown. 2 A cloud of witnesses around Hold thee in full survey: Forget the steps already trod, And onward urge thy way, And onward urge thy way. 3 'Tis God's all animating voice That calls thee from on high; 'Tis His own hand presents the prize To thine aspiring eye, To thine aspiring eye. 4 Blest Saviour, introduced by Thee, Have I my race begun; And, crowned with victory, at Thy feet I'll lay my honors down, I'll lay my honors down. Amen. Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14 Tune Title: CHRISTMAS

Faith of Our Fathers!

Author: Frederick W. Faber Hymnal: The Hymnbook #348 (1955) Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8 Topics: Life in Christ Loyalty and Courage 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! God's great power Shall 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. Amen. Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:12 Tune Title: ST. CATHERINE

Onward, Christian Soldiers

Author: Sabine Baring-Gould Hymnal: The Hymnbook #350 (1955) Meter: 6.5.6.5 D with refrain Topics: Life in Christ Loyalty and Courage Refrain First Line: Onward Christian soldiers Lyrics: 1 Onward, Christian soldiers, Marching as to war, With the cross of Jesus Going on before: Christ the royal Master Leads against the foe; Forward into battle, See His banners go. Refrain: Onward, Christian soldiers, Marching as to war, With the cross of Jesus Going on before. 2 Like a mighty army Moves the Church of God; Brothers, we are treading Where the saints have trod; We are not divided, All one body we, One in hope and doctrine, One in charity. [Refrain] 3 Crowns and thrones may perish, Kingdoms rise and wane, But the Church of Jesus Constant will remain; Gates of hell can never 'Gainst that Church prevail; We have Christ's own promise, And that cannot fail. [Refrain] 4 Onward, then, ye people, Join our happy throng, Blend with ours your voices In the triumph song; Glory, laud, and honor Unto Christ the King; This through countless ages Men and angels sing. [Refrain] Amen. Scripture: Deuteronomy 31:6 Tune Title: ST. GERTRUDE

Rise Up, O Men of God!

Author: William Pierson Merrill Hymnal: The Hymnbook #352 (1955) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Topics: Life in Christ Loyalty and Courage Lyrics: 1 Rise up, O men of God! Have done with lesser things; Give heart and soul and mind and strength To serve the King of Kings. 2 Rise up, O men of God! His Kingdom tarries long; Bring in the day of brotherhood And end the night of wrong. 3 Rise up, O men 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 brothers of the Son of Man, Rise up, O men of God. Amen. Scripture: 2 Samuel 10:12 Tune Title: FESTAL SONG

The Son of God Goes Forth to War

Author: Reginald Heber Hymnal: The Hymnbook #354 (1955) Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Topics: Life in Christ Loyalty and Courage Lyrics: 1 The Son of God goes forth to war, A kingly crown to gain; His blood-red banner streams afar: Who follows in His train? Who best can drink his cup of woe, Triumphant over pain, Who patient bears his cross below, He follows in His train. 2 The martyr first, whose eagle eye Could pierce beyond the grave, Who saw his Master in the sky, And called on Him to save: Like Him, with pardon on his tongue In midst of mortal pain, He prayed for them that did the wrong: Who follows in his train? 3 A glorious band, the chosen few On whom the Spirit came, Twelve valiant saints, their hope they knew, And mocked the cross and flame: They met the tyrant's brandished steel, The lion's gory mane; They bowed their necks the death to feel: Who follows in their train? 4 A noble army, men and boys, The matron and the maid, Around the Saviour's throne rejoice, In robes of light arrayed: They climbed the steep ascent of heaven Through peril, toil, and pain: O God, to us may grace be given To follow in their train! Amen. Scripture: Matthew 16:24 Tune Title: ALL SAINTS NEW

I Would be True

Author: Howard A. Walter, 1883-1918 Hymnal: African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal #411 (2011) Meter: 11.10.11.10 Topics: The Christian Life Loyalty and Courage First Line: I would be true, for there are those who trust me Lyrics: 1 I would be true, for there are those who trust me; I would be pure, for there are those who care; I would be strong, for there is much to suffer; I would be brave, for there is much to dare, I would be brave, for there is much to dare. 2 I would be friend of all, the foe, the friendless; I would be giving, and forget the gift; I would be humble, for I know my weakness; I would look up, and laugh and love and lift, I would look up, and laugh and love and lift. Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:12 Languages: English Tune Title: PEEK

God of Grace and God of Glory

Author: Harry E. Fosdick Hymnal: The Worshiping Church #669 (1990) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7.7 Topics: The Christian Life Loyalty and Courage Lyrics: 1 God of grace and God of glory, on your people pour your power; crown your ancient Church’s story, bring its bud to glorious flower. 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 your Christ, assail his ways! Fears and doubts too long have bound us– free our hearts to work and praise. Grant us wisdom, grant us courage for the living of these days, for the living of these days. 3 Heal your children’s warring madness, bend our pride to your control; shame our wanton, selfish gladness, rich in things and poor in soul. Grant us wisdom, grant us courage lest we miss your kingdom’s goal, lest we miss your kingdom’s goal. 4 Save us from weak resignation to the evils we deplore; let the gift of your salvation be our glory evermore. Grant us wisdom, grant us courage, serving you whom we adore, serving you whom we adore. Scripture: Esther 4:14 Languages: English Tune Title: CWM RHONDDA

God of Grace and God of Glory

Author: Henry Emerson Fosdick, 1878-1969 Hymnal: Total Praise #135 (2011) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7.7 Topics: Loyalty and Courage 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 Thy 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 Save us from weak resignation To the evils we deplore; Let the gift of Thy salvation Be our glory evermore. Grant us wisdom, grant us courage, Serving Thee whom we adore, Serving Thee whom we adore. Scripture: 1 Chronicles 16:9-11 Languages: English Tune Title: CWM RHONDDA