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Now thank we all our God

Author: Martin Rinkart, 1586-1649; Catherine Winkworth, 1827-78 Meter: 6.7.6.7.6.6.6.6 Appears in 688 hymnals Topics: Worship Recessional Lyrics: 1 Now thank we all our God with heart and hands and voices, who wondrous things has done, in whom the world rejoices; who from our mothers' arms has blessed us on our way with countless gifts of love, and still is ours today. 2 O may this bounteous God through all our life be near us, with ever joyful hearts and blessèd peace to cheer us. Lord, keep us in your grace, and guide us when perplexed, and free us from all ills in this world in the next. 3 All praise and thanks to God who reigns in highest heaven, to Father and to Son and Spirit now be given: the one eternal God, whom heaven and earth adore, who ever was, is now, and shall be ever more. Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-21 Used With Tune: NUN DANKET ALLE GOTT (1)

Sent Forth by God's Blessing

Author: Omer Westendorf Meter: 6.6.11.6.6.11 D Appears in 43 hymnals Topics: Going Forth Recessional Hymns; The Going Forth Recessional Hymns Used With Tune: THE ASH GROVE

Now let us from this table rise

Author: Fred Kaan, 1929- Appears in 42 hymnals Topics: Recessionals Lyrics: 1 Now let us from this table rise renewed in body, mind and soul; with Christ we die and live again, whose selfless love has made us whole. 2 With minds alert, upheld by grace, to spread the Word in speech and deed, we follow in the steps of Christ, at one with all in hope and need. 3 To fill each human house with love, it is the sacrament of care; the work that Christ began to do we humbly pledge ourselves to share. 4 Then give us grace, companion-God, to choose again the pilgrim way, and help us to accept with joy the challenge of tomorrow's day. Scripture: Romans 6:1-11 Used With Tune: SOLUTHURN

I Will Sing Of My Redeemer

Author: P. P. Bliss Meter: 8.7.8.7 with refrain Appears in 319 hymnals Topics: Recessionals First Line: I will sing of my Redeemer And His wondrous love for me Refrain First Line: Sing, O sing of my Redeemer Lyrics: 1 I will sing of my Redeemer and his wondrous love to me; on the cruel cross he suffered, from the curse to set me free. Sing, O sing of my Redeemer! With his blood he purchased me; on the cross he sealed my pardon, paid the debt, and made me free. 2 I will tell the wondrous story, how my lost estate to save, in his boundless love and mercy, he the ransom freely gave. I will praise my dear Redeemer, his triumphant power I'll tell: how the victory he gives me over sin and death and hell. 3 I will sing of my Redeemer and his heavenly love for me; he from death to life has brought me, Son of God, with him to be. Sing, O sing of my Redeemer! With his blood he purchased me; on the cross he sealed my pardon, paid the debt, and made me free. Psalter Hymnal (Gray), 1987

At the Name of Jesus

Author: Caroline M. Noel Meter: 6.5.6.5 D Appears in 253 hymnals Topics: The Going Forth Recessional Hymns First Line: At the name of Jesus every knee shall bow Lyrics: 1 At the name of Jesus every knee shall bow, every tongue confess him King of glory now; 'tis the Father's pleasure we should call him Lord, who from the beginning was the mighty Word. 2 At his voice creation sprang at once to sight: all the angel faces, all the hosts of light, thrones and dominations, stars upon their way, all the heavenly orders in their great array. 3 Humbled for a season, to receive a name from the lips of sinners, unto whom he came; faithfully he bore it spotless to the last, brought it back victorious when from death he passed; 4 bore it up triumphant with its human light, through all ranks of creatures, to the central height, to the throne of Godhead, to the Father's breast; filled it with the glory of that perfect rest. 5 In your hearts enthrone him; there let him subdue all that is not holy, all that is not true. Look to him, your Savior, in temptation's hour; let his will enfold you in its light and power. 6 Christians, this Lord Jesus shall return again, with his Father's glory, o'er the earth to reign; for all wreaths of empire meet upon his brow, and our hearts confess him King of glory now. Scripture: Philippians 2:6-11 Used With Tune: KING'S WESTON

Love Divine, All Loves Excelling

Author: Charles Wesley Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 1,863 hymnals Topics: The Going Forth Recessional Hymns 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 Come, Almighty to deliver, let us all thy life receive; suddenly return, and never, nevermore thy temples leave. Thee we would always blessing, serve thee with thy hosts above, pray and praise thee without ceasing, glory in thy perfect love. 3 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. Used With Tune: HYFRYDOL

Let us talents and tongues employ

Author: Fred Kaan, 1929- Appears in 34 hymnals Topics: Recessionals Refrain First Line: Jesus lives again Lyrics: 1 Let us talents and tongues employ, reaching out with a shout of joy: bread is broken, the wine is poured, Christ is spoken and seen and heard. Refrain: Jesus lives again, earth can breathe again, pass the Word around: loaves abound! Jesus lives again, earth can breathe again, pass the Word around: loaves abound! 2 Christ is able to make us one; at the table he sets the tone, teaching people to live to bless, love in word and in deed express. [Refrain] 3 Jesus calls us in, sends us out bearing fruit in a world of doubt, gives us love to tell, bread to share: God (Emmanuel) everywhere! [Refrain] Scripture: Matthew 1:22-23 Used With Tune: LINSTEAD