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Not Alone for Mighty Empire

Author: William Pierson Merrill Hymnal: The Worshipbook #479 (1972) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Topics: Civil Year Memorial Day Lyrics: 1 Not alone for mighty empire Stretching far beyond our view, Not alone for bounteous harvests, Lift we up our hearts to you. Standing in the living present, Memory and hope between, Lord, we would with deep thanksgiving Praise you most for things unseen. 2 Not for battleship and fortress, Not for conquests of the sword, But for conquests of the spirit Give we thanks to you, O Lord; For the priceless gift of freedom, For the home, the church, the school, For the open door to manhood In a land the people rule. 3 For the armies of the faithful, Souls that passed and left no name; For the glory that illumines Patriot lives of deathless fame; For our prophets and apostles, Loyal to the living Word, For all heroes of the spirit, Give we thanks to you, O Lord. 4 God of justice, save the people From the clash of race and creed, From the strife of class and faction: Make our nation free indeed. Keep her faith in simple manhood Strong as when her life began, Till it find its full fruition In the brotherhood of man. Amen. Scripture: James 1:22-27 Tune Title: GENEVA

O God, Beneath Your Guiding Hand

Author: Leonard Bacon Hymnal: The Worshipbook #495 (1972) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Civil Year Memorial Day Lyrics: 1 O God, beneath your guiding hand Our exiled fathers crossed the sea; And echoed o'er the wintry strand, Their psalms and prayers in worship free. 2 You heard, well-pleased, the song, the prayer: Your blessing came, and still its power Shall onward through all ages bear The memory of that holy hour. 3 Laws, freedom, truth, and faith in God Came with those exiles o'er the waves, And where their pilgrim feet have trod, The God they trusted guards their graves. 4 And here your name, O God of love, Their children's children shall adore, Till these eternal hills remove, And spring adorns the earth no more. Amen. Scripture: Psalm 8 Tune Title: DUKE STREET

God of Our Fathers

Author: Daniel C. Roberts Hymnal: The Hymnal for Worship and Celebration #573 (1986) Meter: 10.10.10.10 Topics: Memorial Day First Line: God of our fathers, whose almighty hand Lyrics: 1 God of our fathers, whose almighty hand Leads forth in beauty all the starry band Of shining worlds in splendor thru the skies, Our grateful songs before Thy throne arise. 2 Thy love divine hath led us in the past, In this free land by Thee our lot is cast; Be Thou our Ruler, Guardian, Guide, and Stay, Thy Word our law, Thy paths our chosen way. 3 From war's alarms, from deadly pestilence, Be Thy strong arm our ever sure defense; Thy true religion in our hearts increase, Thy bounteous goodness nourish us in peace. 4 Refresh Thy people on their toilsome way, Lead us from night to never-ending day; Fill all our lives with love and grace divine, And glory, laud, and praise be ever Thine! Amen. Tune Title: NATIONAL HYMN

Let children hear the mighty deeds

Author: Rev. Isaac Watts Hymnal: The Hymnal #479 (1950) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Memorial Days Lyrics: 1 Let children hear the mighty deeds Which God performed of old; Which in our younger years we saw, And which our fathers told. 2 He bids us make His glories known, His works of power and grace; And we'll convey His wonders down Through each succeeding race. 3 Our lips shall tell them to our sons, And they again to theirs; That generations yet unborn May teach them to their heirs. 4 Thus shall they learn in God alone Their hope securely stands, That they may ne'er forget His works, But practice His commands. Amen. Scripture: Psalm 78 Tune Title: DUNDEE

Now praise we great and famous men

Author: Rev. William G. Tarrant (1853-1928) Hymnal: The Hymnal #491 (1950) Meter: 8.7.8.7 Topics: Special Seasons and Services Memorial Days; Memorial Days Lyrics: 1 Now praise we great and famous men, The fathers named in story; And praise the Lord who now as then Reveals in man His glory. 2 Praise we the wise and brave and strong, Who graced their generation; Who helped the right, and fought the wrong, And made our folk a nation. 3 Praise we the great of heart and mind, The singers sweetly gifted, Whose music like a mighty wind The souls of men uplifted. 4 Praise we the peaceful men of skill Who builded homes of beauty, And, rich in art, made richer still The brotherhood of duty. 5 So praise we great and famous men, The fathers, named in story; And praise the Lord who now as then Reveals in man His glory. Amen. Tune Title: ACH GOTT UND HERR

Day of remembrance, day of sad recalling

Author: P. Jiyu-Kennett Hymnal: The Liturgy of the Order of Buddhist Contemplatives #12 (1990) Topics: Festival of Remembrance on Memorial Day Languages: English Tune Title: [Day of remembrance, day of sad recalling]

O Day of God, Draw Nigh

Author: R. B. Y. Scott Hymnal: The Worshipbook #492 (1972) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Topics: Civil Year Memorial Day Scripture: Isaiah 2:12-17 Tune Title: ST. MICHAEL

I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day

Author: Henry W. Longfellowm 1807-1882 Hymnal: Worship and Service Hymnal #40 (2006) Topics: Memorial Day Lyrics: 1 I heard the bells on Christmas day Their old familiar carols play, And wild and sweet the words repeat Of peace of earth, goodwill to men. 2 I thought how, as the day had come, The belfries of all Christendom Had rolled along th'unbroken song Of peace on earth, goodwill to men. 3 And in despair I bowed my head: "There is no peace on earth," I said, "For hate is strong, and mocks the song Of peace on earth, goodwill to men." 4 Then pealed the bells more loud and deep: "God is not dead, nor doth He sleep; The wrong shall fail, the right prevail, With peace on earth, goodwill to men." 5 Till, ringing, singing on its way, The world revolved from night to day A voice, a chime, a chant sublime, Of peace on earth, goodwill to men! Amen. Languages: English Tune Title: WALTHAM (Doane)

Life of ages, richly poured

Author: Rev. Samuel Johnson Hymnal: The Hymnal #95 (1950) Meter: 7.7.7.7 Topics: Memorial Days Lyrics: 1 Life of ages, richly poured, Love of God, unspent and free, Flowing in the prophet’s word, And the people’s liberty; 2 Breathing in the thinker’s creed; Pulsing in the hero’s blood; Nerving simplest thought and deed; Freshening time with truth and good; 3 Consecrating art and song, Holy book and pilgrim track; Hurling floods of tyrant wrong From the sacred limits back— 4 Life of ages, richly poured, Love of God, unspent and free, Flow still in the prophet’s word, And the people’s liberty! Amen. Tune Title: HORSHAM

O God, Beneath Thy Guiding Hand

Author: Leonard Bacon, 1802-1881 Hymnal: Worship and Service Hymnal #521 (2006) Topics: Memorial Day Lyrics: 1 O God, beneath Thy guiding hand Our exiled fathers crossed the sea; And when they trod the wintry strand, With prayer and psalm they worshiped Thee. 2 Thou heard'st, well pleased, the song, the prayer; Thy blessing came; and still its pow'r Shall onward thro' all ages bear The memory of that holy hour. 3 Laws, freedom, truth, and faith in God Came with those exiles o'er the waves; And where their pilgrim feet have trod, The God they trusted guards their graves. 4 And here Thy Name, O God of love, Their children's children shall adore, Till these eternal hills remove, And spring adorns the earth no more. Amen. Languages: English Tune Title: DUKE STREET

We Gather Together

Author: Theodore Baker Hymnal: The Hymnal for Worship and Celebration #561 (1986) Meter: 12.11.12.11 Topics: Memorial Day First Line: We gather together to ask the Lord's blessing Lyrics: 1 We gather together to ask the Lord's blessing; He chastens and hastens His will to make known; The wicked oppressing now cease from distressing, Sing praises to His name: He forgets not His own. 2 Beside us to guide us, our God with us joining, Ordaining, maintaining His kingdom divine; So from the beginning the fight we were winning: Thou, Lord, wast at our side, all glory be Thine! 3 We all do extol Thee, Thou Leader triumphant, And pray that Thou still our Defender wilt be. Let Thy congregation escape tribulation: Thy name be ever praised! O Lord, make us free! Amen. Tune Title: KREMSER

God of Our Fathers, Whose Almighty Hand

Author: Daniel C. Roberts Hymnal: The Worshipbook #394 (1972) Meter: 10.10.10.10 Topics: Civil Year Memorial Day Lyrics: 1 God of our fathers, whose almighty hand Leads forth in beauty all the starry band Of shining worlds in splendor through the skies, Our grateful songs before thy throne arise. 2 Thy love divine hath led us in the past; In this free land by thee our lot is cast; Be thou our ruler, guardian, guide, and stay; Thy word our law, thy paths our chosen way. 3 From war's alarms, from deadly pestilence, Be thy strong arm our ever sure defense; Thy true religion in our hearts increase, Thy bounteous goodness nourish us in peace. 4 Refresh thy people on their toilsome way, Lead us from night to never-ending day; Fill all our lives with love and grace divine, And glory, laud, and praise be ever thine. Amen. Scripture: Psalm 20:6 Tune Title: NATIONAL HYMN

All People That on Earth Do Dwell

Author: William Kethe Hymnal: The Worshipbook #288 (1972) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Civil Year Memorial Day Lyrics: 1 All people that on earth do dwell, Sing to the Lord with cheerful voice; Him serve with mirth, His praise forth tell, Come ye before him and rejoice. 2 Know that the Lord is God indeed; Without our aid he did us make; We are his folk, he doth us feed, And for his sheep he doth us take. 3 O enter then his gates with praise, Approach with joy his courts unto; Praise, laud, and bless his name always, For it is seemly so to do. 4 For why? the Lord our God is good, His mercy is forever sure; His truth at all times firmly stood, And shall from age to age endure. Amen. Scripture: Psalm 100 Tune Title: OLD HUNDREDTH (altered rhythm)

Cast Your Burden on the Lord

Hymnal: The Worshipbook #323 (1972) Meter: 7.7.7.7 Topics: Civil Year Memorial Day Lyrics: 1 Cast your burden on the Lord; Only lean upon his word. You will soon have cause to bless His eternal faithfulness. 2 He sustains you by his hand, He enables you to stand. Those whom Jesus once has loved From his grace are never moved. 3 Human counsels come to naught; That shall stand which God has wrought. His compassion, love, and power Are the same forevermore. 4 Heaven and earth may pass away; God’s free grace shall not decay. He has promised to fulfill All the pleasure of his will. 5 Jesus, guardian of your flock, Be yourself our constant rock. Make us, by your powerful hand, Strong as Zion’s mountain stand. Amen. Scripture: Psalm 55:22 Tune Title: SAVANNAH

A Mighty Fortress Is Our God

Author: Frederic H. Hedge; Martin Luther Hymnal: The Worshipbook #274 (1972) Meter: Irregular Topics: Civil Year Memorial Day Lyrics: 1 A mighty fortress is our God, A bulwark never failing; Our helper he amid the flood Of mortal ills prevailing: For still our ancient foe Does seek to work us woe; His craft and power are great, And, armed with cruel hate, On earth is not his equal. 2 Did we in our own strength confide, Our striving would be losing, Were not the right Man on our side, The Man of God's own choosing. You ask who that may be? Christ Jesus, it is he, The Lord of Hosts his name, From age to age the same, And he must win the battle. 3 And though this world, with devils filled, Should threaten to undo us, We will not fear, for God has willed His truth to triumph through us; The prince of darkness grim, We tremble not for him; His rage we can endure, For lo! his doom is sure, One little word shall fell him. 4 That word above all earthly powers, No thanks to them, is standing; The Spirit and the gifts are ours— We answer his commanding. Let goods and kindred go, This mortal life also; The body they may kill: God's truth is ruling still— His kingdom is forever! Amen. Scripture: Psalm 46 Tune Title: EIN' FESTE BURG

A Mighty Fortress Is Our God

Author: Frederic H. Hedge; Martin Luther; J. Clifford Evers Hymnal: The Worshipbook #276 (1972) Meter: Irregular Topics: Civil Year Memorial Day Scripture: Psalm 46 Tune Title: EIN' FESTE BURG

Call Jehovah Your Salvation

Author: James Montgomery Hymnal: The Worshipbook #322 (1972) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Topics: Civil Year Memorial Day Lyrics: 1 Call Jehovah your salvation, Rest beneath th' Almighty's shade, In his secret habitation Dwell, nor ever be dismayed: There no tumult can alarm you, You shall dread no hidden snare; Guile nor violence can harm you, In eternal safeguard there. 2 From the sword at noonday wasting, From the noisome pestilence, In the depth of midnight blasting, God shall be your sure defense: He shall charge his angel legions Watch and ward o'er thee to keep; Though you walk through hostile regions, Though in desert wilds you sleep. 3 Since, with pure and firm affection, You on God hast set your love, With the wings of his protection He will shield you from above: You shall call on him in trouble, He will hearken, he will save; Here for grief reward you double, Crown with life beyond the grave. Amen. Scripture: Psalm 91 Tune Title: HYFRYDOL

For All the Saints

Author: William Walsham How Hymnal: The Worshipbook #369 (1972) Meter: 10.10.10 with alleluias Topics: Civil Year Memorial Day First Line: For all the saints, who from their labors rest Refrain First Line: Alleluia! Alleluia! Lyrics: 1 For all the saints who from their labors rest, All who by faith before the world confessed, Your name, O Jesus, be forever blest. [Refrain:] Alleluia! Alleluia! 2 You were their rock, their fortress, and their might; Jesus, their cCaptain in the well-fought fight; You in the darkness drear, their one true Light. [Refrain] 3 O may your soldiers, faithful, true, and bold, Fight as the saints who nobly fought of old, And win with them the victor's crown of gold. [Refrain] 4 O blest communion, fellowship divine! We feebly struggle, they in glory shine; Yet all are one within your great design. [Refrain] 5 And when the fight is fierce, the warfare long, Steals on the ear the distant triumph song, And hearts are brave again, and arms are strong. [Refrain] 6 From earth's wide bounds, from ocean's farthest coast, Through gates of pearl streams in the countless host, Singing to Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, [Refrain] Amen. Scripture: Hebrews 12:1 Tune Title: SINE NOMINE

How Firm a Foundation

Author: "K" Hymnal: The Worshipbook #425 (1972) Meter: 11.11.11.11 Topics: Civil Year Memorial Day 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

Hope of the World

Author: Georgia Harkness, b. 1891 Hymnal: Worship and Service Hymnal #466 (2006) Topics: Memorial Day Lyrics: 1 Hope of the world, Thou Christ of great compassion, Speak to our fearful hearts, by conflict rent. Save us, Thy people, from consuming passion, Who by our own false hopes and aims are spent. 2 Hope of the world, God's gift from highest heaven, Bringing to hungry souls the bread of life, Still let Thy Spirit unto us be given To heal earth's wounds and end her bitter strife. 3 Hope of the world, afoot on dusty highways, Showing to wandering souls the path of light; Walk Thou beside us, lest the tempting byways Lure us away from Thee to endless night. 4 Hope of the world, who by Thy cross didst save us From death and dark despair, from sin and guilt: We render back the love Thy mercy gave us; Take Thou our lives and use them as Thou wilt. 5 Hope of the world, O Christ, o'er death victorious, Who by this sign did conquer grief and pain, We would be faithful to Thy gospel glorious: Thou art our Lord! Thou dost forever reign! Amen. Languages: English Tune Title: ANCIENT OF DAYS

Mine Eyes Have Seen the Glory

Author: Julia Ward Howe Hymnal: The Worshipbook #474 (1972) Meter: Irregular Topics: Civil Year Memorial Day First Line: Mine eyes have seen the glory of the coming of the Lord Refrain First Line: Glory! glory! Hallelujah! Lyrics: 1 Mine eyes have seen the glory of the coming of the Lord; He is trampling out the vintage where the grapes of wrath are stored; He hath loosed the fateful lightning of his terrible swift sword; His truth is marching on. [Refrain:] Glory! glory! hallelujah! Glory! glory! hallelujah! Glory! glory! hallelujah! His truth is marching on. 2 I have seen him in the watch-fires of a hundred circling camps; They have builded him an altar in the evening dews and damps; I can read his righteous sentence by the dim and flaring lamps; His day is marching on. [Refrain] 3 He has sounded forth the trumpet that shall never call retreat; He is sifting out the hearts of men before his judgment seat; O be swift, my soul, to answer him; be jubilant my feet! Our God is marching on. [Refrain] 4 In the beauty of the lilies Christ was born across the sea, With a glory in his bosom that transfigures you and me; As he died to make men holy, let us die to make men free, While God is marching on. [Refrain] Amen. Tune Title: BATTLE HYMN OF THE REPUBLIC

O God of Earth and Altar

Author: Gilbert K. Chesterton Hymnal: The Worshipbook #497 (1972) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Topics: Civil Year Memorial Day Lyrics: 1 O God of earth and altar, Bow down and hear our cry; Our earthly rulers falter, Our people drift and die; The walls of gold entomb us; The swords of scorn divide; Take not thy thunder from us, But take away our pride. 2 From all that terror teaches, From lies of tongue and pen, From all the easy speeches That comfort cruel men, From sale and profanation Of honor and the sword, From sleep and from damnation, Deliver us, good Lord! 3 Tie in a living tether The prince and priest and thrall; Bind all our lives together; Smite us and save us all; In ire and exultation, Aflame with faith, and free, Lift up a living nation, A single sword to thee. Amen. Tune Title: LLANGLOFFAN

O God of Every Nation

Author: William W. Reid, Jr. Hymnal: The Worshipbook #498 (1972) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Topics: Civil Year Memorial Day Lyrics: 1 O God of every nation, Of every race and land, Redeem the whole creation With your almighty hand; Where hate and fear divide us, And bitter threats are hurled, In love and mercy guide us And heal our strife-torn world. 2 From search for wealth and power And scorn of truth and right, From trust in bombs that shower Destruction through the night, From pride of race and nation And blindness to your way, Deliver every nation, Eternal God, we pray. 3 Lord, strengthen all who labor That men may find release From fear of rattling saber, From dread of war's increase; When hope and courage falter, Your still small voice be heard; With faith that none can alter, Your servants undergird. 4 Keep bright in us the vision Of days when war shall cease, When hatred and division Give way to love and peace, Till dawns the morning glorious When brotherhood shall reign, And Christ shall rule victorious O'er all the world's domain. Amen. Scripture: Micah 4:1-4 Tune Title: LLANGLOFFAN

The Lord's My Shepherd

Hymnal: The Worshipbook #592 (1972) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Civil Year Memorial Day First Line: The Lord's my Shepherd, I'll not want Lyrics: 1 The Lord's my Shepherd, I'll not want; He makes me down to lie In pastures green; He leadeth me The quiet waters by. 2 My soul he doth restore again; And me to walk doth make Within the paths of righteousness, E'en for his own name's sake. 3 Yea, though I walk in death's dark vale, Yet will I fear none ill; For thou art with me; and thy rod And staff me comfort still. 4 My table thou hast furnished In presence of my foes; My head thou dost with oil anoint, And my cup overflows. 5 Goodness and mercy all my life Shall surely follow me; And in God's house forevermore My dwelling place shall be. Amen. Scripture: Psalm 23 Tune Title: CRIMOND

The Lord's My Shepherd

Hymnal: The Worshipbook #593 (1972) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Civil Year Memorial Day First Line: The Lord's my Shepherd, I'll not want Lyrics: 1 The Lord's my Shepherd, I'll not want; He makes me down to lie In pastures green; He leadeth me The quiet waters by. 2 My soul he doth restore again; And me to walk doth make Within the paths of righteousness, E'en for his own name's sake. 3 Yea, though I walk in death's dark vale, Yet will I fear none ill; For thou art with me; and thy rod And staff me comfort still. 4 My table thou hast furnished In presence of my foes; My head thou dost with oil anoint, And my cup overflows. 5 Goodness and mercy all my life Shall surely follow me; And in God's house forevermore My dwelling place shall be. Amen. Scripture: Psalm 23 Tune Title: EVAN

The Man Who Once Has Found Abode

Hymnal: The Worshipbook #594 (1972) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Civil Year Memorial Day Lyrics: 1 The man who once has found abode, Within the secret place of God Shall with almighty God abide And in his shadow safely hide. 2 I of the Lord my God will say, "He is my refuge and my stay; To him for safety I will flee, My God, in him my trust shall be. 3 His outspread pinions shall you hide; Beneath his wings shall you abide; His faithfulness assured and true Shall be a shield protecting you. 4 No nightly terrors shall alarm; No deadly shaft by day shall harm, Nor pestilence that walks by night, Nor plagues that waste in noonday light. 6 Because your trust is God alone, Your dwelling place the Highest One, No evil shall upon you come, Nor plague approach your guarded home. Amen. Scripture: Psalm 91 Tune Title: TALLIS' CANON

March on, O soul, with strength

Author: George T. Coster Hymnal: The Hymnal #273 (1950) Meter: 6.6.6.6.8.8 Topics: Memorial Days Lyrics: 1 March on, O soul, with strength! Like those strong men of old Who 'gainst enthroned wrong Stood confident and bold; Who, thrust in prison or cast to flame, Still made their glory in Thy Name. 2 The sons of fathers we By whom our faith is taught To fear no ill, to fight The holy fight they fought: Heroic warriors, ne'er from Christ By any lure or guile enticed. 3 March on, O soul, with strength, As strong the battle rolls! 'Gainst lies and lusts and wrongs, Let courage rule our souls: In keenest strife, Lord, may we stand, Upheld and strengthened by Thy hand. 4 Not long the conflict: soon The holy war shall cease, Faith's warfare ended, won The home of endless peace! Look up! the victor's crown at length! March on, O soul, march on, with strength! Amen. Languages: English Tune Title: ARTHUR'S SEAT

Abide with Me: Fast Falls the Eventide

Author: Henry F. Lyte Hymnal: The Worshipbook #278 (1972) Meter: 10.10.10.10 Topics: Civil Year Memorial Day Lyrics: 1 Abide with me: fast falls the eventide; The darkness deepens; Lord, with me abide. When other helpers fail and comforts flee, Help of the helpless, O abide with me. 2 I need your presence every passing hour. What but your grace can foil the tempter's power? Who like yourself my guide and stay can be? Through cloud and sunshine, O abide with me. 3 I fear no foe, with you at hand to bless; Ills have no weight, and tears no bitterness. Where is death's sting? Where, grave, your victory? I triumph still, if you abide with me. 5 Hold now your cross before my closing eyes; Shine through the gloom, and point me to the skies: Heaven's morning breaks, and earth's vain shadows flee; In life, in death, O Lord, abide with me. Amen. Scripture: Psalm 102:26-27 Tune Title: EVENTIDE

Christ the Lord Is Risen Again

Author: Catherine Winkworth, 1827-1878; Michael Weisse Hymnal: The Worshipbook #328 (1972) Meter: 7.7.7.7 with alleluias Topics: Civil Year Memorial Day Refrain First Line: Alleluia! Lyrics: 1 Christ the Lord is risen again, Christ has broken death's strong chain, Hark, the angels shout for joy, Singing evermore on high: Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Hark, the angels shout for joy, Singing evermore on high: [Refrain:] Alleluia! 2 He who bore all pain and loss, Comfortless upon the cross, Lives in glory now on high, Pleads for us and hears our cry: Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Lives in glory now on high, Pleads for us and hears our cry: [Refrain] 3 He who slumbered in the grave Is exalted now to save; Now through Christendom it rings That the Lamb is King of kings: Alleluia! Now through Christendom it rings That the Lamb is King of kings: [Refrain] Amen. Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:15-16 Tune Title: CHRIST IST ERSTANDEN

Faith of Our Fathers

Author: Frederick W. Faber Hymnal: The Worshipbook #361 (1972) Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8 Topics: Civil Year Memorial Day 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: [Refrain:] 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: [Refrain] 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: [Refrain] Amen. Scripture: Acts 7:32 Tune Title: ST. CATHERINE

God of Our Life, Through All the Circling Years

Author: Hugh T. Kerr Hymnal: The Worshipbook #395 (1972) Meter: 10.4.10.4.10.10 Topics: Civil Year Memorial Day Lyrics: 1 God of our life, through all the circling years, We trust in you; In all the past, through all our hopes and fears, Your hand we view. With each new day, when morning lifts the veil, We own your mercies, Lord, which never fail. 2 God of the past, our times are in your hand; With us abide. Lead us by faith to hope's true Promised Land; Be now our guide. With you to bless, the darkness shines as light, And faith's fair vision changes into sight. 3 God of the coming years, through paths unknown We follow you; When we are strong, Lord, leave us not alone; Our faith renew. Be now for us in life our daily bread, Our heart's true home when all our years have sped. Amen. Scripture: 2 Peter 3:8 Tune Title: WITMER

My Country, 'Tis of Thee

Author: Samuel F. Smith Hymnal: The Worshipbook #476 (1972) Meter: 6.6.4.6.6.6.4 Topics: Civil Year Memorial Day Lyrics: 1 My country, 'tis of thee, Sweet land of liberty, Of thee I sing; Land where my fathers died, Land of the pilgrims' pride, From every mountainside Let freedom ring. 2 My native country, thee, Land of the noble free, Thy name I love; I love thy rocks and rills; Thy woods and templed hills; My heart with rapture thrills Like that above. 3 Let music swell the breeze, And ring from all the trees Sweet freedom's song: Let mortal tongues awake; Let all that breathe partake; Let rocks their silence break, The sound prolong. 4 Our fathers' God, to thee, Author of liberty, To thee we sing; Long may our land be bright With freedom's holy light; Protect us by thy might, Great God, our King. Amen. Tune Title: AMERICA

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: Civil Year Memorial Day 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

God of Our Fathers, Whose Almighty Hand

Author: Daniel C. Roberts Hymnal: The Hymnbook #515 (1955) Meter: 10.10.10.10 Topics: Memorial Day Lyrics: 1 God of our fathers, whose almighty hand Leads forth in beauty all the starry band Of shining worlds in splendor through the skies, Our grateful songs before Thy throne arise. 2 Thy love divine hath led us in the past; In this free land by Thee our lot is cast; Be Thou our Ruler, Guardian, Guide, and Stay; Thy word our law, Thy paths our chosen way. 3 From war's alarms, from deadly pestilence, Be Thy strong arm our ever-sure defense; Thy true religion in our hearts increase, Thy bounteous goodness nourish us in peace. 4 Refresh Thy people on their toilsome way, Lead us from night to never-ending day; Fill all our lives with love and grace divine, And glory, laud, and praise be ever Thine. Amen. Scripture: Deuteronomy 32:47 Tune Title: NATIONAL HYMN

O Love That Wilt Not Let Me Go

Author: George Matheson Hymnal: The Worshipbook #519 (1972) Meter: 8.8.8.8.6 Topics: Civil Year Memorial Day Lyrics: 1 O Love that wilt not let me go, I rest my weary soul in thee; I give thee back the life I owe, That in thine ocean depths its flow May richer, fuller be. 2 O Light that followest all my way, I yield my flickering torch to thee; My heart restores its borrowed ray, That in thy sunshine's blaze its day May brighter, fairer be. 3 O Joy that seekest me through pain, I cannot close my heart to thee; I trace the rainbow through the rain, And feel the promise is not vain That morn shall tearless be. 4 O Cross that liftest up my head, I dare not ask to fly from thee; I lay in dust life's glory dead, And from the ground there blossoms red Life that shall endless be. Amen. Scripture: Romans 8:35-39 Tune Title: ST. MARGARET

The Head That Once Was Crowned with Thorns

Author: Thomas Kelly Hymnal: The Worshipbook #589 (1972) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Civil Year Memorial Day Lyrics: 1 The head that once was crowned with thorns Is crowned with glory now; A royal diadem adorns The mighty victor's brow. 2 The highest place that heaven affords Is his, is his by right, The King of kings, and Lord of lords, And heaven's eternal light. 3 The joy of all who dwell above, The joy of all below To whom he manifests his love, And grants his name to know. 4 To them the cross, with all its shame, With all its grace, is given; Their name an everlasting name, Their joy the joy of heaven. Amen. Scripture: Hebrews 2:10 Tune Title: ST. MAGNUS

The Strife Is O'er, the Battle Done

Author: Francis Pott Hymnal: The Worshipbook #597 (1972) Meter: 8.8.8 with alleluias Topics: Civil Year Memorial Day Refrain First Line: Alleluia! Lyrics: Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! 1 The strife is o'er, the battle done; The victory of life is won; The song of triumph has begun. [Refrain:] Alleluia! 2 The powers of death have done their worst, But Christ their legions has dispersed: Let shouts of holy joy outburst. [Refrain] 3 The three sad days have quickly sped; He rises glorious from the dead: All glory to our risen Head! [Refrain] 4 He closed the yawning gates of hell; The bars from heaven's high portals fell: Let hymns of praise his triumphs tell. [Refrain] 5 Lord, by your wounds on Calvary From death's dread sting your servants free, That we may live eternally. [Refrain] Amen. Scripture: Psalm 98:1 Tune Title: VICTORY (PALESTRINA)

We Come Unto Our Fathers' God

Author: Thomas H. Gill Hymnal: The Worshipbook #623 (1972) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.7 Topics: Civil Year Memorial Day Lyrics: 1 We come unto our fathers' God, Their Rock is our salvation; Th'eternal arms, their dear abode, We make our habitation. We bring you, Lord, the praise they brought, We seek you as your saints have sought In every generation. 2 Their joy unto their Lord we bring, Their song to us descending; The Spirit who in them did sing To us is music lending: His song in them, in us, is one; We raise it high, we send it on. The song is never ending. 3 You saints to come, take up the strain, The same sweet theme endeavor; Unbroken be the golden chain! Keep on the song forever! Safe in the same dear dwelling place, Rich with the same eternal grace, Bless the same boundless Giver. Amen. Scripture: Acts 3:13 Tune Title: NUN FREUT EUCH

Eternal Ruler of the Ceaseless Round

Author: John W. Chadwick Hymnal: The Worshipbook #358 (1972) Meter: 10.10.10.10.10.10 Topics: Civil Year Memorial Day Lyrics: 1 Eternal Ruler of the ceaseless round Of circling planets singing on their way, Guide of the nations from the night profound Into the glory of the perfect day, Rule in our hearts, that we may ever be Guided and strengthened and upheld by thee. 2 We are of thee, the children of thy love, The brothers of thy well-beloved Son; Descend, O Holy Spirit, like a dove Into our hearts, that we may be as one: As one with thee, to whom we ever tend; As one with him our brother and our friend. 3 We would be one in hatred of all wrong, One in our love of all things sweet and fair, One with the joy that breaketh into song, One with the grief that trembleth into prayer, One in the power that makes thy children free To follow truth, and thus to follow thee. 4 O clothe us with thy heavenly armor, Lord, Thy trusty shield, thy sword of love divine; Our inspiration be thy constant word; We ask no victories that are not thine; Give or withhold, let pain or pleasure be, Enough to know that we are serving thee. Amen. Scripture: Isaiah 40:10-11 Tune Title: SONG 1

Give to the Winds Your Fears

Author: John Wesley; Paul Gerhardt Hymnal: The Worshipbook #377 (1972) Topics: Civil Year Memorial Day Lyrics: 1 Give to the winds your fears; In hope be undismayed; God hears your sighs and counts your tears, God shall lift up your head. 2 To him commit your griefs; Your ways put in his hands— To his sure truth and tender care Who earth and heaven commands. 3 O put your trust in God; In duty's path go on. Walk in his strength with faith and hope, So shall your work be done. 4 Leave to his sovereign sway To choose and to command; So you shall, faithful, seek his way— How wise, how strong his hand! Amen. Scripture: Matthew 14:17 Tune Title: ST. BRIDE

Braving the wilds all unexplored

Author: Rev. Robert Freeman Hymnal: The Hymnal #418 (1950) Meter: 8.8.8.10.8.8 Topics: Memorial Days Lyrics: 1 Braving the wilds all unexplored, Dreamers of dreams and pioneers, Wielding the sickle, goad, and sword, They marched with the sun to the last frontiers— God of the valiant, grant that we, Their sons, do follow valiantly! 2 Fair knights of justice and of good, They gave to evil battle gage; Bearing their souls in rectitude, They left a goodly heritage— God of the righteous, grant that we, Their sons, do follow righteously! 3 Guards of the sacred altar flame, Bringers of learning and of faith, They lumined life in the blessed Name, And hope they flared in the day of death— God of the faithful, grant that we, Their sons, do follow faithfully! 4 Theirs was the Presence ever sure, Theirs was the all-abounding grace, Theirs was the passion ever pure To honor the Lord in all their ways— God of the Christ-like, grant that we Do follow, follow worthily! Amen. Tune Title: MARCUS WHITMAN

For all the saints, who from their labors rest

Author: Bishop William Walsham How Hymnal: The Hymnal #429a (1950) Meter: 10.10.10.4 Topics: Memorial Days Lyrics: 1 For all the saints who from their labors rest, Who Thee by faith before the world confessed, Thy Name, O Jesus, be forever blest. Alleluia! Alleluia! 2 Thou wast their Rock, their Fortress, and their Might; Thou, Lord, their Captain in the well-fought fight; Thou, in the darkness drear, their one true Light. Alleluia! Alleluia! 3 O may Thy soldiers, faithful, true, and bold, Fight as the saints who nobly fought of old, And win with them the victor's crown of gold. Alleluia! Alleluia! 4 O blest communion, fellowship divine! We feebly struggle, they in glory shine; Yet all are one in Thee, for all are Thine. Alleluia! Alleluia! 5 And when the fight is fierce, the warfare long, Steals on the ear the distant triumph song, And hearts are brave again, and arms are strong. Alleluia! Alleluia! 6 From earth's wide bounds, from ocean's farthest coast, Through gates of pearl streams in the countless host, Singing to Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, Alleluia! Alleluia! Amen. Tune Title: SARUM

For all the saints who from their labors rest

Author: Bishop William Walsham How Hymnal: The Hymnal #429b (1950) Meter: 10.10.10.4 Topics: Memorial Days Lyrics: 1 For all the saints who from their labors rest, Who Thee by faith before the world confessed, Thy Name, O Jesus, be forever blest. Alleluia! Alleluia! 2 Thou wast their Rock, their Fortress, and their Might; Thou, Lord, their Captain in the well-fought fight; Thou, in the darkness drear, their one true Light. Alleluia! Alleluia! 3 O may Thy soldiers, faithful, true, and bold, Fight as the saints who nobly fought of old, And win with them the victor's crown of gold. Alleluia! Alleluia! 4 O blest communion, fellowship divine! We feebly struggle, they in glory shine; Yet all are one in Thee, for all are Thine. Alleluia! Alleluia! 5 And when the fight is fierce, the warfare long, Steals on the ear the distant triumph song, And hearts are brave again, and arms are strong. Alleluia! Alleluia! 6 From earth's wide bounds, from ocean's farthest coast, Through gates of pearl streams in the countless host, Singing to Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, Alleluia! Alleluia! Amen. Tune Title: SINE NOMINE

God of Our Fathers, Whose Almighty Hand

Author: Daniel C. Roberts, 1841-1907 Hymnal: Worship and Service Hymnal #464 (2006) Topics: Memorial Day Lyrics: 1 God of our fathers, whose almighty hand Leads forth in beauty all the starry band Of shining worlds in splendor through the skies, Our grateful songs before Thy throne arise. 2 Thy love divine hath led us in the past; In this free land by Thee our lot is cast; Be Thou our Ruler, Guardian, Guide and Stay, Thy Word our law, Thy paths our chosen way. 3 From war's alarms, from deadly pestilence, Be Thy strong arm our ever sure defense; Thy true religion in our hearts increase, Thy bounteous goodness nourish us in peace. 4 Refresh Thy people on their toilsome way; Lead us from night to never-ending day; Fill all our lives with love and grace divine; And glory, laud, and praise be ever Thine. Amen. Languages: English Tune Title: NATIONAL HYMN

God of All Ages, Whose Almighty Hand

Author: Daniel C. Roberts Hymnal: Rejoice in the Lord #494 (1985) Meter: 10.10.10.10 Topics: Memorial Day Lyrics: 1 God of all ages, whose almighty hand leads forth in beauty all the starry band of shining worlds in splendor through the skies, our grateful songs before thy throne arise. 2 Thy love divine hath led us in the past; in this free land by thee our lot is cast; be thou our Ruler, Guardian, Guide, and Stay, thy word our law, thy paths our chosen way. 3 From war's alarms, from deadly pestilence, be thy strong arm our ever sure defense; thy true religion in our hearts increase, thy bounteous goodness nourish us in peace. 4 Refresh thy people on their toilsome way, lead us from night to never-ending day; fill all our lives with love and grace divine, and glory, laud, and praise be ever thine. Scripture: 1 Chronicles 22:9 Languages: English Tune Title: NATIONAL HYMN

From Ocean Unto Ocean

Author: Robert Murray Hymnal: The Hymnbook #509 (1955) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Topics: Memorial Day Lyrics: 1 From ocean unto ocean Our land shall own Thee Lord, And, filled with true devotion, Obey Thy sovereign word. Our prairies and our mountains, Forest and fertile field, Our rivers, lakes, and fountains, To Thee shall tribute yield. 2 O Christ, for Thine own glory, And for our country's weal, We humbly plead before Thee, Thyself in us reveal; And may we know, Lord Jesus, The touch of Thy dear hand; And, healed of our diseases, The tempter's power withstand. 3 Our Saviour King, defend us, And guide where we should go; Forth with Thy message send us, Thy love and light to show; Till, fired with true devotion, Enkindled by Thy word, From ocean unto ocean Our land shall own Thee Lord. Amen. Scripture: Psalm 144:15 Tune Title: MISSIONARY HYMN

O Beautiful for Spacious Skies

Author: Katherine Lee Bates Hymnal: The Hymnbook #510 (1955) Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Topics: Memorial Day Lyrics: 1 O beautiful for spacious skies, For amber waves of grain, For purple mountain majesties Above the fruited plain! America! America! God shed His grace on thee, And crown thy good with brotherhood From sea to shining sea! 2 O beautiful for pilgrim feet, Whose stern, impassioned stress A thoroughfare for freedom beat Across the wilderness! America! America! God mend thine every flaw, Confirm thy soul in self-control, Thy liberty in law! 3 O beautiful for heroes proved In liberating strife, Who more than self their country loved, And mercy more than life! America! America! May God thy gold refine, Till all success be nobleness And every gain divine! 4 O beautiful for patriot dream That sees, beyond the years, Thine alabaster cities gleam, Undimmed by human tears! America! America! God shed His grace on thee, And crown thy good with brotherhood From sea to shining sea! Amen. Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:7-9 Tune Title: MATERNA

My Country, 'Tis of Thee

Author: Samuel F. Smith Hymnal: The Hymnbook #513 (1955) Meter: 6.6.4.6.6.6.4 Topics: Memorial Day Lyrics: 1 My country, 'tis of thee, Sweet land of liberty, Of thee I sing; Land where my fathers died, Land of the pilgrims' pride, From every mountainside Let freedom ring. 2 My native country, thee, Land of the noble free, Thy name I love; I love thy rocks and rills; Thy woods and templed hills; My heart with rapture thrills Like that above. 3 Let music swell the breeze, And ring from all the trees Sweet freedom's song; Let mortal tongues awake; Let all that breathe partake; Let rocks their silence break, The sound prolong. 4 Our fathers' God, to Thee, Author of liberty, To Thee we sing; Long may our land be bright With freedom's holy light; Protect us by Thy might, Great God, our King. Amen. Scripture: Leviticus 25:10 Tune Title: AMERICA

Open Now the Gates of Beauty

Author: Catherine Winkworth; Benjamin Schmolk Hymnal: The Worshipbook #544 (1972) Meter: 8.7.8.7.7.7 Topics: Civil Year Memorial Day Lyrics: 1 Open now the gates of beauty, Zion, let us enter there, Where we may in joyful duty Waits for him who answers prayer: O how blessed is this place, Filled with solace, light, and grace! 2 Here, O God, we come before you, To this company come down; Where we find you and adore you, There with joy our lives you crown: In our hearts to you we bow, Let them be your temple now. 3 Speak, O Lord, and we will hear you, Let your will be done indeed. May we undisturbed draw near you While your people you do feed. Here of life the fountain flows, Here is balm for all our woes. Amen. Scripture: Revelation 21 Tune Title: NEANDER (UNSER HERRSCHER)

Battle Hymn of the Republic

Author: Julia Ward Howe Hymnal: The Hymnal for Worship and Celebration #569 (1986) Meter: 15.15.15.6 with refrain Topics: Memorial Day First Line: Mine eyes have seen the glory of the coming of the Lord Refrain First Line: Glory! glory, hallelujah! Lyrics: 1 Mine eyes have seen the glory of the coming of the Lord, He is trampling out the vintage where the grapes of wrath are stored; He hath loosed the fateful lightning of His terrible swift sword - His truth is marching on. Refrain: Glory! glory, hallelujah! Glory! glory, hallelujah! Glory! glory, hallelujah! His truth is marching on. 2 I have seen Him in the watch-fires of a hundred circling camps, They have builded Him an altar in the evening dews and damps; I can read His righteous sentence by the dim and flaring lamps - His day is marching on. [Refrain] 3 He has sounded forth the trumpet that shall never call retreat, He is sifting out the hearts of men before His judgment seat; O be swift, my soul, to answer Him! be jubilant, my feet! Our God is marching on. [Refrain] 4 In the beauty of the lilies Christ was born across the sea, With a glory in His bosom that transfigures you and me; As He died to make men holy, let us live to make men free, While God is marching on. [Refrain] Amen, amen. Tune Title: BATTLE HYMN

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