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What Gift Can We Bring
Author: Jane Marshall Hymnal: The United Methodist Hymnal #87 (1989) Meter: 11.11.11.11 Topics: Church Anniversaries; Church Anniversaries First Line: What gift can we bring, what present, what token Lyrics: 1 What gift can we bring, what present, what token?
What words can convey it, the joy of this day?
When grateful we come, remembering, rejoicing,
what song can we offer in honor and praise?
2 Give thanks for the past, for those who had vision,
who planted and watered so dreams could come true.
Give thanks for the now, for study, for worship,
for mission that bids us turn prayer into deed.
3 Give thanks for tomorrow, full of surprises,
for knowing whatever tomorrow may bring,
the Word is our promise always, forever;
we rest in God's keeping and live in God's love.
4 This gift we now bring, this present, this token,
these words can convey it, the joy of this day!
When grateful we come, remembering, rejoicing,
this song we now offer in honor and praise! Languages: English Tune Title: ANNIVERSARY SONG
What Gift Can We Bring
What Gift Can We Bring?
Author: Jane Marshall Hymnal: The New Century Hymnal #370 (1995) Meter: 11.11.11.11 Topics: Church Anniversaries and Dedications First Line: What gift can we bring, what present, what token? Lyrics: 1 What gift can we bring, what present, what token?
What words can convey it, the joy of this day?
When grateful we come, remembering, rejoicing,
what song can we offer in honor and praise?
2 Give thanks for the past, for those who had vision,
who planted and watered so dreams could come
true.
Give thanks for the now, for study, for worship,
for mission that bids us turn prayer into deed.
3 Give thanks for tomorrow, full of surprises,
for knowing whatever tomorrow may bring,
The Word is our promise always, forever;
we rest in God’s keeping and live in God’s love.
4 This gift we now bring, this present, this token,
these words can’t convey it, the joy of this day!
When grateful we come, remembering, rejoicing,
this song we now offer in honor and praise! Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:8-9 Languages: English Tune Title: ANNIVERSARY SONG
What Gift Can We Bring?
What Gift Can We Bring
Author: Jane Marshall Hymnal: Celebrating Grace Hymnal #533 (2010) Meter: 11.11.11.11 Topics: Church Anniversary First Line: What gift can we bring, what present, what token Lyrics: 1 What gift can we bring, what present, what token?
What words can convey it--the joy of this day?
When grateful we come, remembering, rejoicing,
what song can we offer in honor and praise?
2 Give thanks for the past, for those who had vision,
who planted and watered so dreams could come
true.
Give thanks for today, for study, for worship,
for mission that bids us turn prayer into deed.
3 Give thanks for tomorrow, full of surprises,
for knowing whatever tomorrow may bring,
we're given God's word that always, forever,
we rest in God’s keeping and live in God’s love.
4 This gift we now bring, this present, this token,
these words can’t convey it--the joy of this day!
When grateful we come, remembering, rejoicing,
this song we now offer in honor and praise! Languages: English Tune Title: ANNIVERSARY SONG
What Gift Can We Bring
The Church's One Foundation
Author: Samuel J. Stone Hymnal: The United Methodist Hymnal #545 (1989) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Topics: Church Anniversaries; Church Anniversaries Lyrics: 1. The church's one foundation
is Jesus Christ her Lord;
she is his new creation
by water and the Word.
From heaven he came and sought her
to be his holy bride;
with his own blood he bought her,
and for her life he died.
2. Elect from every nation,
yet one o'er all the earth;
her charter of salvation,
one Lord, one faith, one birth;
one holy name she blesses,
partakes one holy food,
and to one hope she presses,
with every grace endued.
3. Though with a scornful wonder
we see her sore oppressed,
by schisms rent asunder,
by heresies distressed,
yet saints their watch are keeping;
their cry goes up, "How long?"
And soon the night of weeping
shall be the morn of song.
4. Mid toil and tribulation,
and tumult of her war,
she waits the consummation
of peace forevermore;
till, with the vision glorious,
her longing eyes are blest,
and the great church victorious
shall be the church at rest.
5. Yet she on earth hath union
with God the Three in One,
and mystic sweet communion
with those whose rest is won.
O happy ones and holy!
Lord, give us grace that we
like them, the meek and lowly,
on high may dwell with thee.
Languages: English Tune Title: AURELIA
The Church's One Foundation
The Church's One Foundation
Author: Samuel J. Stone; Laurence Hull Stookey Hymnal: The United Methodist Hymnal #546 (1989) Topics: Church Anniversaries; Church Anniversaries Languages: English
The Church's One Foundation
Christ Loves the Church
Author: Brian Wren Hymnal: The United Methodist Hymnal #590 (1989) Meter: 11.10.10.11 Topics: Church Anniversaries; Church Anniversaries First Line: Christ loves the church, with grace beyond all measure Lyrics: 1 Christ loves the church, with grace beyond all measure.
We bear his name, for all the world to see.
He will not let us go or let us be,
but chooses earthen vessels for his treasure.
2 Christ bears the church, corrupted or conforming,
obsessed with trifles, blessing greed and war.
His love outwits us, spinning gold from straw,
through saints and prophets, praying and reforming.
3 Christ feeds the church, and fills us with a vision,
through praise and preaching, wine and broken bread,
of sharing people, doing what they've said,
who win the world's respect, or opposition.
4 Christ needs the church, to live and tell his story,
to praise his love and marvel at his trust,
till, bathed in light, awakened from the dust,
we walk with God, alive in grace and glory. Languages: English Tune Title: HIGH STREET
Christ Loves the Church
Built on the Rock
Author: Nikolai F. S. Grundtvig, 1783-1872; Carl Doving, 1867-1937 Hymnal: Lutheran Worship #291 (1982) Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8 Topics: Anniversary, Church; Church Anniversary First Line: Built on the Rock the Church shall stand Languages: English Tune Title: KIRKEN DEN ER ET GAMMELT HUS
Built on the Rock
I Love Thy Kingdom, Lord
Author: Timothy Dwight Hymnal: The United Methodist Hymnal #540 (1989) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Topics: Church Anniversaries; Church Anniversaries Lyrics: 1. I love thy kingdom, Lord,
the house of thine abode,
the church our blest Redeemer saved
with his own precious blood.
2. I love thy church, O God!
Her walls before thee stand
dear as the apple of thine eye,
and graven on thy hand.
3. For her my tears shall fall,
for her my prayers ascend,
to her my cares and toils be given,
till toils and cares shall end.
4. Beyond my highest joy
I prize her heavenly ways,
her sweet communion, solemn vows,
her hymns of love and praise.
5. Sure as thy truth shall last,
to Zion shall be given
the brightest glories earth can yield,
and brighter bliss of heaven.
Languages: English Tune Title: ST. THOMAS
I Love Thy Kingdom, Lord
O Breath of Life
Author: Bessie Porter Head Hymnal: The United Methodist Hymnal #543 (1989) Meter: 9.8.9.8 Topics: Church Anniversaries; Church Anniversaries First Line: O Breath of Life, come sweeping through us Lyrics: 1 O Breath of Life, come sweeping through us,
revive your church with life and power.
O Breath of Life, come, cleanse, renew us,
and fit your church to meet this hour.
2 O Wind of God, come, bend us, break us,
till humbly we confess our need.
Then in your tenderness remake us;
revive, restore, for this we plead.
3 O Breath of Love, come, breathe within us,
renewing thought and will and heart.
Come, love of Christ, afresh to win us;
revive your church in every part.
Scripture: John 20:22 Languages: English Tune Title: BISHOP POWELL
O Breath of Life
Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation
Author: John Mason Neale Hymnal: The United Methodist Hymnal #559 (1989) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Topics: Church Anniversaries; Church Anniversaries Lyrics: 1. Christ is made the sure foundation,
Christ the head and cornerstone;
chosen of the Lord and precious,
binding all the church in one;
holy Zion's help forever,
and her confidence alone.
2. To this temple, where we call thee,
come, O Lord of Hosts, today!
With thy faithful loving-kindness
hear thy people as they pray,
and thy fullest benediction
shed within its walls alway.
3. Here vouchsafe to all thy servants
what they ask of thee to gain;
what they gain from thee forever
with the blessed to retain,
and hereafter in thy glory
evermore with thee to reign.
4. Laud and honor to the Father,
laud and honor to the Son,
laud and honor to the Spirit,
ever three and ever one;
one in might and one in glory,
while unending ages run.
Scripture: Ephesians 2:20-22 Languages: English Tune Title: WESTMINSTER ABBEY
Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation
Father, We Thank You
Author: F. Bland Tucker Hymnal: The United Methodist Hymnal #563 (1989) Meter: 9.8.9.8 Topics: Church Anniversaries; Church Anniversaries First Line: Father, we thank you for you planted Languages: English Tune Title: ALBRIGHT
Father, We Thank You
When in Our Music God Is Glorified
Author: Fred Pratt Green Hymnal: The United Methodist Hymnal #68 (1989) Meter: 10.10.10 with alleluias Topics: Church Anniversaries; Church Anniversaries Lyrics: 1 When in our music God is glorified,
and adoration leaves no room for pride,
it is as though the whole creation cried
Alleluia!
2 How often, making music, we have found
a new dimension in the world of sound,
as worship moved us to a more profound
Alleluia!
3 So has the church in liturgy and song,
in faith and love, through centuries of wrong,
borne witness to the truth in every tongue,
Alleluia!
4 And did not Jesus sing a psalm that night
when utmost evil strove against the light?
Then let us sing, for whom he won the fight:
Alleluia!
5 Let every instrument be tuned for praise!
Let all rejoice who have a voice to raise!
And may God give us faith to sing always
Alleluia!
Scripture: Mark 14:26 Languages: English Tune Title: ENGELBERG
When in Our Music God Is Glorified
And Are We Yet Alive
Author: Charles Wesley Hymnal: The United Methodist Hymnal #553 (1989) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Topics: Church Anniversaries; Church Anniversaries Lyrics: 1. And are we yet alive,
and see each other's face?
Glory and thanks to Jesus give
for his almighty grace!
2. Preserved by power divine
to full salvation here,
again in Jesus' praise we join,
and in his sight appear.
3. What troubles have we seen,
what mighty conflicts past,
fightings without, and fears within,
since we assembled last!
4. Yet out of all the Lord
hath brought us by his love;
and still he doth his help afford,
and hides our life above.
5. Then let us make our boast
of his redeeming power,
which saves us to the uttermost,
till we can sin no more.
6. Let us take up the cross
till we the crown obtain,
and gladly reckon all things loss
so we may Jesus gain.
Languages: English Tune Title: DENNIS
And Are We Yet Alive
God of Grace and God of Glory
Author: Harry Emerson Fosdick Hymnal: The United Methodist Hymnal #577 (1989) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Topics: Church Anniversaries; Church Anniversaries Lyrics: 1 God of grace and God of glory,
on the people pour thy power;
crown thine ancient church's story,
bring her 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 thy 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 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 search for thy salvation
be our glory evermore.
Grant us wisdom, grant us courage,
serving thee whom we adore,
serving thee whom we adore. Languages: English Tune Title: CWM RHONDDA
God of Grace and God of Glory
Now the Silence
Author: Jaroslav J. Vajda Hymnal: The United Methodist Hymnal #619 (1989) Meter: Irregular Topics: Church Anniversaries; Church Anniversaries First Line: Now the silence Now the peace Lyrics: Now the silence
Now the peace
Now the empty hands uplifted
Now the kneeling
Now the plea
Now the Father's arms in welcome
Now the hearing
Now the power
Now the vessel brimmed for pouring
Now the body
Now the blood
Now the joyful celebration
Now the wedding
Now the songs
Now the heart forgiven leaping
Now the Spirit's visitation
Now the Son's epiphany
Now the Father's blessing
Now
Now
Now Languages: English Tune Title: NOW
Now the Silence
For Years on Years of Matchless Grace
Author: Werner H. Franzmann, b. 1905 Hymnal: Christian Worship (1993) #621 (1993) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Church Anniversary; Church Anniversary First Line: For the years on years of matchless grace Languages: English Tune Title: FOX VALLEY
For Years on Years of Matchless Grace
For Many Years, O God of Grace
Author: William M. Czamanske, 1873-1964 Hymnal: Christian Worship (1993) #622 (1993) Meter: 8.8.7.8.8.7.2.2.4.4.4.8 Topics: Church Anniversary; Church Anniversary Languages: English Tune Title: WIE SCHÖN LEUCHTET
For Many Years, O God of Grace
God Is Here
Author: Fred Pratt Green Hymnal: The United Methodist Hymnal #660 (1989) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Topics: Church Anniversaries; Church Anniversaries First Line: God is here! As we you people Lyrics: 1 God is here! As we your people
meet to offer praise and prayer,
may we find in fuller measure
what it is in Christ we share.
Here, as in the world around us,
all our varied skills and arts
wait the coming of the Spirit
into open minds and hearts.
2 Here are symbols to remind us
of our lifelong need of grace;
here are table, font, and pulpit;
here the cross has central place.
Here in honesty of preaching,
here in silence, as in speech,
here, in newness and renewal,
God the Spirit comes to each.
3 Here our children find a welcome
in the Shepherd's flock and fold;
here as bread and wine are taken,
Christ sustains us, as of old.
Here the servants of the Servant
seek in worship to explore
what it means in daily living
to believe and to adore.
4 Lord of all, of church and kingdom,
in an age of change and doubt
keep us faithful to the gospel;
help us work your purpose out.
Here, in this day's dedication,
all we have to give, receive;
we, who cannot live without you,
we adore you! We believe!
Languages: English Tune Title: ABBOT'S LEIGH
God Is Here
God of the Ages
Author: Daniel C. Roberts Hymnal: The United Methodist Hymnal #698 (1989) Meter: 10.10.10.10 Topics: Church Anniversaries; Church Anniversaries First Line: God of the ages, whose almighty hand Lyrics: 1. God of the 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 with 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.
Languages: English Tune Title: NATIONAL HYMN
God of the Ages
God the Father, Son, and Spirit
Author: W. Gustave Polack. 1890-1950 Hymnal: Christian Worship (1993) #623 (1993) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Topics: Church Anniversary; Church Anniversary Languages: English Tune Title: ST. HILARY
God the Father, Son, and Spirit
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