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Stand Up, Stand Up for Jesus
Author: George Duffield, Jr., 1818-88 Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6 Appears in 1,788 hymnals Topics: Mission and Witness Lyrics: 1 Stand up, stand up for Jesus,
Ye soldiers of the cross.
Lift high His royal banner;
It must not suffer loss.
From vict'ry unto vict'ry
His army He shall lead
Till ev'ry foe is vanquished,
And Christ is Lord indeed.
2 Stand up, stand up for Jesus;
The trumpet call obey;
Stand forth in the mighty conflict
In this His glorious day.
Let all His faithful serve Him
Against unnumbered foes;
Let courage rise with danger
And strength to strength oppose.
3 Stand up, stand up for Jesus;
Stand in His strength alone.
The arm of flesh will fail you,
Ye dare not trust your own.
Put on the Gospel armor;
Each piece put on with prayer.
Where duty calls or danger,
Be never wanting there.
4 Stand up, stand up for Jesus;
The strife will not be long;
This day the din of battle,
The next the victor's song.
The soldiers, overcoming,
Their crown of life shall see
And with the King of Glory
Shall reign eternally.
Scripture: Luke 9:23-26 Used With Tune: WEBB
Stand Up, Stand Up for Jesus
I Love to Tell the Story
Author: Katherine Hankey Meter: 7.6.7.6 D with refrain Appears in 1,211 hymnals Topics: God's Church Mission and Witness Lyrics: 1 I love to tell the story
of unseen things above,
of Jesus and his glory,
of Jesus and his love.
I love to tell the story
because I know 'tis true;
it satisfies my longings
as nothing else can do.
[Refrain:]
I love to tell the story,
'twill be my theme in glory,
to tell the old, old story
of Jesus and his love.
2 I love to tell the story
'tis pleasant to repeat
what seems, each time I tell it,
more wonderfully sweet.
I love to tell the story,
for some have never heard
the message of salvation
from God's own holy word. [Refrain]
3 I love to tell the story,
for those who know it best
seem hungering and thirsting
to hear it like the rest.
And when, in scenes of glory,
I sing the new, new song,
'twill be the old, old story
that I have loved so long. [Refrain] Used With Tune: HANKEY
I Love to Tell the Story
Hark, The Voice of Jesus Calling
Author: Daniel March, 1816-1909; Stephen P. Starke, b. 1955 Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 505 hymnals Topics: Mission and Witness Scripture: Isaiah 6:8 Used With Tune: GALILEAN
Hark, The Voice of Jesus Calling
O Christians, Haste
Author: Mary Ann Thomson Meter: 11.10.11.10 with refrain Appears in 459 hymnals Topics: God's Church Mission and Witness First Line: O Christians, haste, your mission high fulfilling Refrain First Line: Publish glad tidings, tidings of peace Lyrics: 1 O Christians, haste, your mission high fulfilling,
to tell the world that God is one who cares,
that God who made all nations is not willing
one life should perish, lost in deep despair.
[Refrain:]
Publish glad tidings, tidings of peace,
tidings of Jesus, redemption, and release.
2 Proclaim to every people, tongue, and nation
that God, in whom we live and move, is love.
Tell how God stooped to save a lost creation,
and died on earth that we might live above. [Refrain]
3 Give of your sons to bear the message glorious;
give of your daughters, speed them on their way.
Pour out your soul for them in prayer victorious,
till God shall bring a new and joyful day. [Refrain] Used With Tune: TIDINGS
O Christians, Haste
"Come, Follow Me," the Savior Spake
Author: Johann Scheffler, 1624-77; Charles W. Schaeffer, 1813-96 Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8 Appears in 26 hymnals Topics: Mission and Witness Lyrics: 1 "Come, follow Me," the Savior spake,
"All in My way abiding;
Deny yourselves, the world forsake,
Obey My call and guiding.
O bear the cross, whate'er betide,
Take my example for your guide.
2 "I am the Light, I light the way,
A godly life displaying;
I bid you walk as in the day;
I keep your feet from straying.
I am the way, and well I show
How you must sojourn here below.
3 "My heart abounds in lowliness,
My soul with love is glowing;
And gracious words My lips express,
With meekness overflowing.
My heart, My mind, My strength, My all,
To God I yield, on Him I call.
4 "I teach you how to shun and flee
What harms your soul's salvation,
Your heart from ev'ry guile to free,
From sin and its temptation.
I am the refuge of the soul
And lead you to your heav'nly goal."
5 Then let us follow Christ, our Lord,
And take the cross appointed
And, firmly clinging to His Word,
In suff'ring be undaunted.
For those who bear the battle's strain
The crown of heav'nly life obtain.
Scripture: 1 Peter 2:21-25 Used With Tune: MACHS MIT MIR, GOTT Text Sources: Geistliche Lieder und Lobgesänge, 1695 (st. 4)
"Come, Follow Me," the Savior Spake
We Have Heard A Joyful Sound
Author: Priscilla J. Owens Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.7.7.6 Appears in 522 hymnals Topics: God's Church Mission and Witness Lyrics: 1 We have heard a joyful sound,
Jesus saves, Jesus saves;
spread the gladness all around,
Jesus saves, Jesus saves;
bear the news to ev'ry land,
climb the steeps and cross the waves,
onward, ’tis our Lord’s command,
Jesus saves, Jesus saves.
2 Waft it on the rolling tide,
Jesus saves, Jesus saves;
tell to sinners, far and wide,
Jesus saves, Jesus saves;
sing, ye islands of the sea,
echo back, ye ocean caves,
earth shall keep the jubilee,
Jesus saves, Jesus saves.
3 Sing above the battle strife,
Jesus saves, Jesus saves;
by his death and endless life,
Jesus saves, Jesus saves;
sing it softly through the gloom,
when the heart for mercy craves,
sing in triumph o’er the tomb,
Jesus saves, Jesus saves.
4 Give the winds a mighty voice,
Jesus saves, Jesus saves;
let the nations now rejoice,
Jesus saves, Jesus saves;
shout salvation full and free,
highest hills and deepest caves,
this our song of victory,
Jesus saves, Jesus saves. Used With Tune: JESUS SAVES
We Have Heard A Joyful Sound
We've a Story to Tell to the Nations
Author: H. Ernest Nichol Meter: 10.8.8.7.7 with refrain Appears in 306 hymnals Topics: God's Church Mission and Witness Refrain First Line: For the darkness shall turn to dawning Lyrics: 1 We've a story to tell to the nations,
that shall turn their hearts to the right,
a story of truth and mercy,
a story of peace and light,
a story of peace and light.
[Refrain:]
For the darkness shall turn to dawning,
and the dawning to noonday bright;
and Christ's great kingdom shall come on earth,
the kingdom of love and light.
2 We've a song to be sung to the nations,
that shall lift their hearts to the Lord;
a song that shall conquer evil
and shatter the spear and sword,
and shatter the spear and sword. [Refrain]
3 We've a message to give to the nations,
that the Lord who reigneth above
hath sent us his Son to save us,
and show us that God is love,
and show us that God is love. [Refrain]
4 We've a Savior to show to the nations,
who the path of sorrow hath trod,
that all of the world's great peoples
might come to the truth of God,
might come to the truth of God. [Refrain] Used With Tune: MESSAGE
We've a Story to Tell to the Nations
We Are Living, We Are Dwelling
Author: Ruth Duck; Arthur C. Coxe Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 202 hymnals Topics: God's Church Mission and Witness Used With Tune: EBENEZER
We Are Living, We Are Dwelling
The Church of Christ in Every Age
Author: Fred Pratt Green Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 30 hymnals Topics: God's Church Mission and Witness Lyrics: 1 The church of Christ, in every age,
beset by change but Spirit-led,
must claim and test its heritage
and keep on rising from the dead.
2 Across the world, across the street,
the victims of injustice cry
for shelter and for bread to eat,
and never live until they die.
3 Then let the servant church arise,
a caring church that longs to be
a partner in Christ's sacrifice,
and clothed in Christ's humanity.
4 For Christ alone, whose blood was shed,
can cure the fever in our blood,
and teach us how to share our bread
and feed the starving multitude.
5 We have no mission but to serve
in full obedience to our Lord:
to care for all, without reserve,
and spread Christ's liberating word. Used With Tune: WAREHAM
The Church of Christ in Every Age
Lord, You Give the Great Commission
Author: Jeffery Rowthorn Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 43 hymnals Topics: God's Church Mission and Witness Refrain First Line: With the Spirit's gifts empower us Lyrics: 1 Lord, you give the great commission:
"Heal the sick and preach the word."
Lest the church neglect its mission
and the gospel go unheard,
help us witness to your purpose
with renewed integrity:
[Refrain:]
With the Spirit's gifts empower
us for the work of ministry.
2 Lord, you call us to your service:
"In my name baptize and teach."
That the world may trust your promise,
life abundant meant for each,
give us all new fervor, draw us
closer in community: [Refrain]
3 Lord, you make the common holy:
"This my body, this my blood."
Let us all, for earth's true glory,
daily lift life heavenward,
asking that the world around us
share your children's liberty: [Refrain]
4 Lord, you show us love's true measure:
"Father, what they do, forgive."
Yet we hoard as private treasure
all that you so freely give.
May your care and mercy lead us
to a just society: [Refrain]
5 Lord, you bless with words assuring:
"I am with you to the end."
Faith and hope and love restoring,
may we serve as you intend,
and, amid the cares that claim us,
hold in mind eternity: [Refrain] Used With Tune: ABBOT'S LEIGH
Lord, You Give the Great Commission
Lift High the Cross
Author: George W. Kitchin, 1827–1912; Michael R. Newbolt, 1874–1956 Meter: 10.10.10.10 Appears in 95 hymnals Topics: Mission and Witness First Line: Come, Christians, follow where our Captain trod Refrain First Line: Lift high the cross, the love of Christ proclaim Used With Tune: CRUCIFER
Lift High the Cross
Jesus shall reign where’er the sun
Author: I. Watts (1674-1748) Appears in 1,801 hymnals Topics: God's Church Mission and Ministry; Advent 1 The Advent Hope; Pentecost 2 The Church's Unity and Fellowship; Pentecost 4 The Freedom God Gives; Pentecost 5 The Church's Mission to All; Pentecost 12 The Witnessing Community Scripture: Psalm 72 Used With Tune: TRURO
Jesus shall reign where’er the sun
God of grace and God of glory
Author: Harry Emerson Fosdick Appears in 155 hymnals Topics: Mission of the Church Service and Witness Used With Tune: CWM RHONDDA
God of grace and God of glory
Go, Tell It on the Mountain
Author: John W. Work, 1901-1967 Meter: Irregular Appears in 108 hymnals Topics: 2nd Sunday after Christmas; Children's Hymns; Christmas Birth; Evangelism and Mission; Spirituals; Witness First Line: While shepherds kept their watching Scripture: Isaiah 40:9-10 Used With Tune: GO TELL IT Text Sources: American folk song
Go, Tell It on the Mountain
The Son of God Goes Forth to War
Author: Reginald Heber, 1783-1826 Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 837 hymnals Topics: Mission and Witness 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 their death to feel--
Who follows in their train?
4 A noble army, men and boys,
The matron and the maid,
Around the Savior's throne rejoice,
In robes of light arrayed.
They climbed the steep ascent of heav'n
Through peril, toil, and pain.
O God, to us may grace be giv'n
To follow in their train!
Scripture: Revelation 19:11-16 Used With Tune: ALL SAINTS NEW
The Son of God Goes Forth to War
Lord, Whose Love Through Humble Service
Author: Albert F. Bayly Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 50 hymnals Topics: God's Church Mission and Witness Used With Tune: BEACH SPRING
Lord, Whose Love Through Humble Service
Lord, speak to me that I may speak
Author: Frances R. Havergal (1836-1879) Appears in 454 hymnals Topics: God's Church Mission and Ministry; Christ the Teacher; Pentecost 4 The Church's Mission to the Individual; Pentecost 5 The Church's Mission to All; Pentecost 12 The Witnessing Community Lyrics: 1 Lord, speak to me that I may speak
in living echoes of your tone;
as you have sought, so let me seek
your wandering children, lost, alone.
2 O lead me, Lord, that I may lead
the stumbling and the straying feet;
and feed me, Lord, that I may feed
your hungry ones with manna sweet.
3 O teach me, Lord, that I may teach
the precious truths which you impart;
and wing my words that they may reach
the hidden depths of many a heart.
4 O fill me with your fullness, Lord,
until my heart shall overflow
in kindling thought and glowing word,
your love to tell, your praise to show.
5 O use me Lord, use even me,
just as you will, and when, and where;
until at last your face I see,
your rest, your joy, your glory share. Used With Tune: EISENACH
Lord, speak to me that I may speak
Forth in Thy name
Author: Charles Wesley Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 346 hymnals Topics: Mission of the Church Service and Witness First Line: Forth in Thy name, O Lord, I go Used With Tune: SONG XXXIV
Forth in Thy name
저 가 서 모 든 자 (Go, Make of All Disciples)
Author: Leon M. Adkins Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 21 hymnals Topics: 증 거; Evangelism and Mission; Justice; Mission and Outreach; Ordination; Testimony and Witness; 전도 와 선교; 정의; 선교 와 봉사; 안수 First Line: 저 가 서 모 든 자 ("Go, make of all disciples") Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20 Used With Tune: LANCASHIRE Text Sources: Korean trans. The United Methodist Korean Hymnal Committee
저 가 서 모 든 자 (Go, Make of All Disciples)
This Little Light of Mine
Meter: Irregular Appears in 55 hymnals Topics: Mission and Witness First Line: This little light of mine, I'm gonna let it shine Lyrics: 1 This little light of mine,
I’m gonna let it shine;
This little light of mine,
I’m gonna let it shine;
This little light of mine,
I’m gonna let it shine,
Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine.
2 Ev’rywhere I go,
I’m gonna let it shine;
Ev’rywhere I go,
I’m gonna let it shine;
Ev’ry where I go,
I’m gonna let it shine,
Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine.
3 Jesus gave it to me,
I’m gonna let it shine;
Jesus gave it to me,
I’m gonna let it shine;
Jesus gave it to me,
I’m gonna let it shine,
Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine.
Used With Tune: [This little light of mine, I'm gonna let it shine] Text Sources: African American spiritual
This Little Light of Mine
Christ for the World We Sing
Author: Samuel Wolcott Meter: 6.6.4.6.6.6.4 Appears in 408 hymnals Topics: The Nature of the Church Called to God's Mission; Discipleship and Service; Joy; Mission and Outreach; Social Concerns; Testimony and Witness; Zeal Lyrics: 1. Christ for the world we sing,
the world to Christ we bring,
with loving zeal;
the poor, and them that mourn,
the faint and overborne,
sin-sick and sorrow-worn,
whom Christ doth heal.
2. Christ for the world we sing,
the world to Christ we bring,
with fervent prayer;
the wayward and the lost,
by restless passions tossed,
redeemed at countless cost,
from dark despair.
3. Christ for the world we sing,
the world to Christ we bring,
with one accord;
with us the work to share,
with us reproach to dare,
with us the cross to bear,
for Christ our Lord.
4. Christ for the world we sing,
the world to Christ we bring,
with joyful song;
the newborn souls, whose days,
reclaimed from error's ways,
inspired with hope and praise,
to Christ belong.
Used With Tune: ITALIAN HYMN
Christ for the World We Sing
Rescue the Perishing
Author: Fanny J. Crosby Meter: 6.5.10 D Appears in 776 hymnals Topics: The Nature of the Church Called to God's Mission; Discipleship and Service; Mission and Outreach; Testimony and Witness Lyrics: 1. Rescue the perishing, care for the dying,
snatch them in pity from sin and the grave;
weep o'er the erring one, lift up the fallen,
tell them of Jesus, the mighty to save.
Refrain:
Rescue the perishing, care for the dying;
Jesus is merciful, Jesus will save.
2. Though they are slighting him, still he is waiting,
waiting the penitent child to receive;
plead with them earnestly, plead with them gently;
he will forgive if they only believe.
(Refrain)
3. Down in the human heart, crushed by the tempter,
feelings lie buried that grace can restore;
touched by a loving heart, wakened by kindness,
chords that were broken will vibrate once more.
(Refrain)
4. Rescue the perishing, duty demands it;
strength for thy labor the Lord will provide;
back to the narrow way patiently win them;
tell the poor wanderer a Savior has died.
(Refrain)
Used With Tune: RESCUE
Rescue the Perishing
Rejoice in God's Saints
Author: Fred Pratt Green Meter: 10.10.11.11 Appears in 19 hymnals Topics: God's Church Mission and Witness First Line: Rejoice in God's saints, today and all days Lyrics: 1 Rejoice in God's saints, today and all days;
a world without saints forgets how to praise.
Their faith in acquiring the habit of prayer,
their depth of adoring, Lord, help us to share.
2 Some march with events to turn them God's way;
some need to withdraw, the better to pray.
Some carry the gospel through fire and through flood:
our world is their parish: their purpose is God.
3 Rejoice in those saints, unpraised and unknown,
who bear someone's cross, or shoulder their own.
They shame our complaining, our comforts, our cares:
what patience in caring, what courage, is theirs!
4 Rejoice in God's saints, today and all days;
a world without saints forgets how to praise.
In loving, in living, they prove it is true:
the way of self-giving, Lord, leads us to you. Used With Tune: HANOVER
Rejoice in God's Saints
Revive your church, O Lord
Author: A. Midlane (1825-1909) Appears in 215 hymnals Topics: Easter 1 The Bread of Life; God's Church Mission and Ministry; Pentecost The Holy Spirit; Pentecost 12 The Witnessing Community; Pentecost 3 The Life of the Baptized; Pentecost 5 The Church's Mission to All; The Promise of Redemption Moses Used With Tune: VENICE
Revive your church, O Lord
On Galilee's High Mountain
Author: Henry L. Lettermann, 1932-96 Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6 Appears in 6 hymnals Topics: Mission and Witness Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20 Used With Tune: MISSIONARY HYMN
On Galilee's High Mountain
Listen, God Is Calling
Author: Howard S. Olson, 1922–2010 Meter: 6.4.6.4 with refrain Appears in 15 hymnals Topics: Mission and Witness First Line: Jesus gave His mandate: Share the good news Refrain First Line: Listen, listen, God is calling Used With Tune: NENO LAKE MUNGU
Listen, God Is Calling
O Christ, Our True and Only Light
Author: Johann Heermann, 1585-1647; Catherine Winkworth, 1827-78 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 96 hymnals Topics: Mission and Witness Lyrics: 1 O Christ, our true and only light,
Enlighten those who sit in night;
Let those afar now hear Your voice
And in Your fold with us rejoice.
2 Fill with the radiance of Your grace
The souls now lost in error's maze;
Enlighten those whose inmost minds
Some dark delusion haunts and blinds.
3 O gently call those gone astray
That they may find the saving way!
Let ev'ry conscience sore oppressed
In you find peace and heav'nly rest.
4 Shine on the darkened and the cold;
Recall the wand'rers to Your fold.
Unite all those who walk apart;
Confirm the weak and doubting heart,
5 That they with us may evermore
Such grace with wond'ring thanks adore
And endless praise to You be giv'n
By all Your Church in earth and heav'n.
Scripture: Isaiah 60:1-3 Used With Tune: O JESU CHRISTE, WAHRES LICHT
O Christ, Our True and Only Light
They Cast Their Nets
Author: William A. Percy, 1885–1942 Meter: 8.6.8.8.6 Appears in 7 hymnals Topics: Mission and Witness First Line: They cast their nets in Galilee Lyrics: 1 They cast their nets in Galilee,
Just off the hills of brown;
Such happy, simple fisherfolk,
Before the Lord came down,
Before the Lord came down.
2 Contented, peaceful fishermen,
Before they ever knew
The peace of God that filled their hearts
Brimful, and broke them too,
Brimful, and broke them too.
3 Young John, who trimmed the flapping sail,
Homeless in Patmos died.
Peter, who hauled the teeming net,
Head down was crucified,
Head down was crucified.
4 The peace of God, it is no peace,
But strife closed in the sod.
Yet, let us pray for but one thing:
The marv’lous peace of God,
The marv’lous peace of God.
Used With Tune: PEACE OF GOD
They Cast Their Nets
Church of God, elect and glorious
Author: J. E. Seddon (1915-1983) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 21 hymnals Topics: God's Church Mission and Ministry; Epiphany 4, Revelation The New Temple; Pentecost 2 The People of God; Pentecost 3 The Life of the Baptized; Pentecost 4 The Freedom God Gives; Pentecost 5 The Church's Mission to All; Pentecost 12 The Witnessing Community Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-11 Used With Tune: LUX EOI
Church of God, elect and glorious
You servants of God
Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-88 Meter: 5.5.5.5.6.5.6.5 Appears in 669 hymnals Topics: Adoration and Praise; Christ the King; Consummation in Christ; Jesus Christ Redeemer; Jesus Christ Reign; Mission/Sending; Name/s of Jesus; People of God; Proclamation: Witness; Saints Days and Holy Days Any Saint; Salvation; Worship Gathering Lyrics: 1 You servants of God,
your Master proclaim,
and publish abroad
his wonderful name;
the name all-victorious
of Jesus extol:
his kingdom is glorious,
and rules over all.
2 God rules on high,
almighty to save;
and still he is nigh,
his presence we have;
the great congregation
his triumph shall sing,
ascribing salvation
to Jesus our King.
3 Salvation to God,
who sits on the throne!
let all cry aloud,
and honour the Son:
the praises of Jesus
the angels proclaim,
fall down on their faces,
and worship the Lamb.
4 Then let us adore,
and give him his right,
all glory and power,
all wisdom and might,
and honour and blessing,
with angels above,
and thanks never-ceasing,
and infinite love. Scripture: Colossians 1:21-29 Used With Tune: LAUDATE DOMINUM
You servants of God
O Spirit of the living God
Author: James Montgomery, 1771-1854 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 373 hymnals Topics: Courage; Faithfulness of God; Holy Spirit; Intercession of the Church; Jesus Christ Lordship; Ministry of God's People; Mission/Sending; Name/s of Jesus; Ordination; Proclamation: Witness; Renewal; Saints Days and Holy Days St Luke; Saints Days and Holy Days St Paul; Witness to Community Lyrics: 1 O Spirit of the living God,
in all the fullness of your grace,
wherever human feet has trod,
descend upon our rebellious race.
2 Give tongues of fire and hearts of love
to preach the reconciling word;
anoint with power from heaven above
whenever gospel truth is heard.
3 Let darkness, at your coming, light;
confusion, order in your path;
souls without strength inspire with might;
bid mercy triumph over wrath.
4 O, Spirit of the Lord, prepare
the whole round earth its God to meet;
and breathe abroad like morning air,
till hearts of stone begin to beat.
5 Baptize the nations; far and wide
the triumphs of the Cross record;
the name of Christ be glorified;
let every people call him Lord.
Scripture: Acts 1:3-11 Used With Tune: GONFALON ROYAL
O Spirit of the living God
A Disciples Identity Statement
Author: Kenneth L. Teegarden Appears in 49 hymnals Topics: God's Church Mission and Witness First Line: The Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) proclaims Jesus as Lord Lyrics: The Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) proclaims Jesus as Lord, draws its inspiration from Scripture and the Holy Spirit, witnesses and serves among the whole human family, acknowledges that Christian unity and Christian mission are inseparable, and claims as its particular mission the quest for the reunion of the Body of Christ; celebrating weekly around the Lord's Table for the life, death, resurrection and continuing presence of its Lord.
A Disciples Identity Statement
May God Bestow on Us His Grace
Author: Martin Luther, 1483-1546; Richard Massie, 1800-87 Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7.8.7.7 Appears in 14 hymnals Topics: Mission and Witness Lyrics: 1 May God bestow on us His grace,
With blessings rich provide us;
And may the brightness of His face
To life eternal guide us,
That we His saving health may know,
His gracious will and pleasure,
And also to the nations show
Christ's riches without measure
And unto God convert them.
2 Thine over all shall be the praise
And thanks of ev'ry nation;
And all the world with joy shall raise
The voice of exultation.
For Thou shalt judge the earth, O Lord,
Nor suffer sin to flourish;
Thy people's pasture is Thy Word
Their souls to feed and nourish,
In righteous paths to keep them.
3 O let the people praise Thy worth,
In all good works increasing;
The land shall plenteous fruit bring forth,
Thy Word is rich in blessing.
May God the Father, God the Son,
And God the Spirit bless us!
Let all the world praise Him alone,
Let solemn awe possess us.
Now let our hearts say, "Amen!"
Scripture: Psalm 67:1-2 Used With Tune: ES WOLLE GOTT UNS GNÄDIG SEIN
May God Bestow on Us His Grace
Heralds of Christ
Author: Laura S. Copenhaver Meter: 10.10.10.10 Appears in 50 hymnals Topics: The Nature of the Church Called to God's Mission; Mission and Outreach; Peace, World; Testimony and Witness First Line: Heralds of Christ, who bear the King's commands Lyrics: 1. Heralds of Christ, who bear the King's commands,
immortal tidings in your mortal hands,
pass on and carry swift the news you bring;
make straight, make straight the highway of the King.
2. Through desert ways, dark fen, and deep morass,
through jungles, sluggish seas, and mountain pass,
build now the road, and falter not, nor stay;
prepare across the earth the King's highway.
3. Lord, give us faith and strength the road to build,
to see the promise of the day fulfilled,
when war shall be no more, and strife shall cease
upon the highway of the Prince of Peace.
Used With Tune: NATIONAL HYMN
Heralds of Christ
Go, labor on
Author: Horatius Bonar Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 439 hymnals Topics: Mission of the Church Service and Witness First Line: Go, labor on; spend and be spent Used With Tune: ERNAN
Go, labor on
Jesus, Thou divine companion
Author: Henry Van Dyke Appears in 77 hymnals Topics: Mission of the Church Service and Witness Used With Tune: HYFRYDOL
Jesus, Thou divine companion
O Master, let me walk with Thee
Author: Washington Gladden Appears in 571 hymnals Topics: Mission of the Church Service and Witness Used With Tune: MARYTON
O Master, let me walk with Thee
Rise up, O men of God
Author: William Pierson Merrill Appears in 253 hymnals Topics: Mission of the Church Service and Witness First Line: Rise up, O men of God! Used With Tune: FESTAL SONG
Rise up, O men of God
Thou, Lord of life
Author: Samuel Longfellow Appears in 46 hymnals Topics: Mission of the Church Service and Witness First Line: Thou, Lord of life, our saving health Used With Tune: HESPERUS
Thou, Lord of life
Where cross the crowded ways
Author: Frank Mason North Appears in 369 hymnals Topics: Mission of the Church Service and Witness First Line: Where cross the crowded ways of life Used With Tune: GERMANY
Where cross the crowded ways
God, whose almighty word
Author: J. Marriott (1780-1825) Meter: 6.6.4.6.6.6.4 Appears in 446 hymnals Topics: God's Church Mission and Ministry; The Creation; Epiphany 5, Revelation The Wisdom of God; Easter 3 The Lakeside; Trinity Sunday The Trinity; Pentecost 5 The Church's Mission to All; Pentecost 12 The Witnessing Community Lyrics: 1 God, whose almighty word,
chaos and darkness heard,
and took their flight:
hear us, we humbly pray,
and where the gospel-day
sheds not its glorious ray,
let there be light!
2 Saviour, who came to bring
on your redeeming wing
healing and sight,
health to the sick in mind,
sight to the inly blind:
O now to all mankind
let there be light!
3 Spirit of truth and love,
life-giving, holy dove,
speed forth your flight!
move on the water's face
bearing the lamp of grace
and, in earth's darkest place
let there be light!
4 Gracious and holy Three,
glorious Trinity,
wisdom, love, might:
boundless as ocean's tide
rolling in fullest pride
through the world far and wide,
let there be light! Scripture: Genesis 1:3 Used With Tune: MOSCOW
God, whose almighty word
Lift up your heads, you gates of brass!
Author: J. Montgomery (1771-1854) Appears in 93 hymnals Topics: God's Church Mission and Ministry; Advent 1 The Advent Hope; Palm Sunday The Way of the Cross; The Ascension of Christ; Pentecost 5 The Church's Mission to All; Pentecost 12 The Witnessing Community; Pentecost 15 Those in Authority Scripture: Psalm 107:16 Used With Tune: LONDON NEW
Lift up your heads, you gates of brass!
We have a gospel to proclaim
Author: Edward Burns (born 1938) Appears in 24 hymnals Topics: God's Church Mission and Ministry; Easter The Resurrection of Christ; Pentecost The Holy Spirit; Pentecost 5 The Church's Mission to All; Pentecost 12 The Witnessing Community Used With Tune: FULDA
We have a gospel to proclaim
Filled with the Spirit's Power
Author: J. R. Peacey Meter: 10.10.10.10 Appears in 33 hymnals Topics: The Christian Year Pentecost; Calling and Response; Challenge; Church Community in Christ; Church Ecumenism; Church Triumphant; Closing Hymns; Compassion; Confession; Discipleship and Service; Faith; Holy Spirit; Holy Spirit Images; Holy Spirit Movement; Holy Spirit Power; Inspiration; Installation Services; Jesus Christ Friend; Mission and Outreach; Peace (Inner, Calmness, Serenity; Unity; Witness; Easter 4 Year A; Pentecost Year A; Epiphany 2 Year C; Easter 7 Year C First Line: Filled with the Spirit's power, with one accord Lyrics: 1 Filled with the Spirit's power, with one accord
the infant church confessed its risen Lord.
O Holy Spirit, in the church today
no less your power of fellowship display.
2 Now with the mind of Christ set us on fire,
that unity may be our great desire.
Give joy and peace; give faith to hear your call,
and readiness in each to work for all.
3 Widen our love, good Spirit, to embrace
with your compassion all the human race.
Like wind and fire with life among us move,
till we are known as Christ's, and Christian prove. Used With Tune: NATIONAL HYMN
Filled with the Spirit's Power
Sois la Semilla (You Are the Seed)
Author: Cesareo Gabaraín; Raquel Gutiérrez-Achon; Skinner Chávez-Melo Meter: 10.9.10.8 with refrain Appears in 15 hymnals Topics: God's Church Mission and Witness First Line: Sois la semilla que ha de crecer (You are the seed that will grow a new sprout) Refrain First Line: Id, amigos, por el mundo (Go, my friends, go to the world) Used With Tune: ID Y ENSEÑAD
Sois la Semilla (You Are the Seed)
Christ the Eternal Lord
Author: Timothy Dudley-Smith, b. 1926 Meter: 6.6.8.6 D Appears in 3 hymnals Topics: Mission and Witness Lyrics: 1 Christ the eternal Lord,
Whose promise here we claim,
Whose gifts of grace are freely poured
On all who name Your name;
With thankfulness and praise
We stand before Your throne,
Intent to serve You all our days
And make Your glory known.
2 Christ the unchanging Word
To ev'ry passing age,
Whose timeless teachings still are heard
Set forth on Scripture's page;
Transform our thought and mind,
Enlighten all who read,
Within Your word by faith to find
The bread of life indeed.
3 Christ the redeeming Son,
Who shares our human birth,
And by His death salvation won
For ev'ry child of earth;
Inspire our hearts, we pray,
To tell Your love abroad,
That all may honour Christ today
And follow Him as Lord.
4 Christ the unfading Light
Of everlasting day,
Our Morning Star in splendour bright,
The Life, the Truth, the Way;
That light of truth You give
To servants as to friends,
Your way to walk, Your life to live,
Till earth's brief journey ends.
5 Christ the ascended King
Exalted high above,
Whose praise unending ages sing,
Whom yet unseen we love;
When mortal life is past
Your voice from heaven's throne
Shall call Your children home at last
To know as we are known. Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20 Used With Tune: DIADEMATA
Christ the Eternal Lord
"How Shall They Hear," Who Have Not Heard
Author: Timothy Dudley-Smith, b. 1926 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 6 hymnals Topics: Mission and Witness Lyrics: 1 "How shall they hear,: who have not heard
News of a Lord who loved and came;
Nor known His reconciling word,
Nor learned to trust a Saviour's name?
2 "To all the world," to every place,
Neighbours and friends and far off lands,
Preach the good news of saving grace;
Go while the great commission stands.
3 "Whom shall I send?" Who hears the call,
Constant in prayer, through toil and pain,
Telling of One who died for all,
To bring a lost world home again?
4 "Lord, here am I:" Your fire impart
To this poor cold self-centered soul;
Touch but my lips, my hands, my heart,
And make a world for Christ my goal.
5 Spirit of love, within us move:
Spirit of truth, in pow'r come down!
So shall they hear and find and prove
Christ is their life, their joy, their crown.
Scripture: Romans 10:14-15 Used With Tune: ANGELUS
"How Shall They Hear," Who Have Not Heard
Pass It On
Author: Kurt Kaiser Meter: Irregular Appears in 32 hymnals Topics: The Nature of the Church Called to God's Mission; Christian Experience; Mission and Outreach; Testimony and Witness First Line: It only takes a spark Used With Tune: PASS IT ON
Pass It On
Renew Your Church
Author: Kenneth L. Cober Meter: 10.6.10.6.8.8.8.6 Appears in 27 hymnals Topics: God's Church Mission and Witness First Line: Renew your church, our ministries restore Used With Tune: ALL IS WELL
Renew Your Church
Paul, Preacher of the Word
Author: Bert Polman Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8 Appears in 2 hymnals Topics: Missions and Witness First Line: Damascus bound, Saul meant to prey Refrain First Line: O Lord, help us to speak like Paul Scripture: Acts 9:1-19 Used With Tune: ST. CATHERINE
Paul, Preacher of the Word
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