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Be Thou My Vision
Author: Eleanor Hull; Mary Byrne Hymnal: The Worshipbook #304 (1972) Meter: 10.10.9.10 Topics: Acts of the Church Confirmation; Acts of the Church The Marriage Service; Acts of the Church Ordination; Acts of the Church Installation First Line: Be thou my vision, O Lord of my heart Lyrics: 1 Be thou my vision, O Lord of my heart;
Naught be all else to me, save that thou art—
Thou my best thought, by day or by night,
Waking or sleeping, thy presence my light.
2 Be thou my wisdom, and thou my true word;
I ever with thee and thou with me, Lord;
Thou my great Father, I thy true son;
Thou in me dwelling, and I with thee one.
3 Riches I heed not, nor man's empty praise,
Thou mine inheritance, now and always;
Thou and thou only, first in my heart,
High King of heaven, my treasure thou art.
4 High King of heaven, my victory won,
May I reach heaven's joys, O bright heaven's Sun!
Heart of my own heart, whatever befall,
Still be my vision, O Ruler of all.
Amen. Scripture: Philippians 3:14 Tune Title: SLANE
Be Thou My Vision
My Shepherd Will Supply My Need
Author: Isaac Watts Hymnal: The Worshipbook #477 (1972) Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Topics: Acts of the Church Confirmation; Acts of the Church Witness to the Resurrection—Funeral; Acts of the Church Ordination; Acts of the Church Installation Lyrics: 1 My Shepherd will supply my need;
Jehovah is his name:
In pastures fresh he makes me feed,
Beside the living stream.
He brings my wandering spirit back,
When I forsake his ways;
And leads me, for his mercy's sake,
In paths of truth and grace.
2 When I walk through the shades of death
Your presence is my stay;
One word of your supporting breath
Drives all my fears away.
Your hand, in sight of all my foes,
Does still my table spread;
My cup with blessings overflows,
Your oil anoints my head.
3 The sure provisions of my God
Attend me all my days;
O may your house be my abode,
And all my work be praise.
There would I find a settled rest,
While others go and come;
No more a stranger, or a guest,
But like a child at home.
Amen. Scripture: Psalm 23 Tune Title: RESIGNATION
My Shepherd Will Supply My Need
All Glory Be to God on High
Author: Catherine Winkworth, 1827-1878; Nikolaus Decius Hymnal: The Worshipbook #283 (1972) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.7 Topics: Acts of the Church Witness to the Resurrection—Funeral; Acts of the Church Ordination; Acts of the Church Installation Lyrics: 1 All glory be to God on high,
Who has our race befriended!
To us no harm shall now come nigh,
The strife at last is ended;
God his good will displays to men,
And peace shall reign on earth again;
O thank him for his goodness.
2 We praise, we worship you, we trust,
And give you thanks forever,
O Father, that your rule is just,
And wise, and changes never;
Your boundless power o'er all things reigns,
You do whate'er your will ordains;
'Tis well you are our ruler!
3 O Jesus Christ, our God and Lord,
Begotten of the Father,
O Savior, who our peace restored,
And who lost sheep did gather,
O Lamb of God, enthroned on high,
Behold our need and hear our cry;
Have mercy on us, Jesus!
4 O Holy Spirit, precious gift,
O Comforter unfailing,
Do you our troubled souls uplift,
Against the foe prevailing,
Avert our woes and calm our dread;
For us the Savior's blood was shed;
Do you in faith sustain us!
Amen. Scripture: Psalm 46 Tune Title: ALLEIN GOTT IN DER HÖH'
All Glory Be to God on High
Blessing and Honor and Glory and Power
Author: Horatius Bonar Hymnal: The Worshipbook #311 (1972) Meter: 10.10.10.10 Topics: Acts of the Church Confirmation; Acts of the Church Ordination; Acts of the Church Installation Lyrics: 1 Blessing and honor and glory and power,
Wisdom and riches and strength evermore,
Give we to him who our battle has won,
Whose are the kingdom, the crown, and the throne.
2 Hear through the heavens the sound of his name,
While rings the earth with his glory and fame;
Ocean and mountain, stream, forest, and flower
Echo His praises and tell of his power.
3 Ever ascending the song and the prayer;
Ever descending the love that we share;
Blessing and honor and glory and praise—
This is the theme of the hymns that we raise.
4 Give we the glory and praise to the Lamb;
Take we the robe and the harp and the palm;
Sing we the song of the Lamb that was slain,
Dying in weakness, but rising to reign.
Amen. Scripture: Revelation 5:13 Tune Title: O QUANTA QUALIA
Blessing and Honor and Glory and Power
Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation
Author: John Mason Neale Hymnal: The Worshipbook #325 (1972) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Topics: Acts of the Church The Marriage Service; Acts of the Church Ordination; Acts of the Church Installation 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 you,
Come, O Lord of Hosts, today!
With your wonted loving-kindness
Hear your people as they pray,
And your fullest benediction
Shed within its walls alway.
3 Here bestow on all your servants
What they ask of you to gain:
What they gain from you forever
With the blessed to retain,
And hereafter in your glory
Evermore with you 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.
Amen. Scripture: Ephesians 2:19-21 Tune Title: REGENT SQUARE
Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation
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: Acts of the Church Confirmation; Acts of the Church The Marriage Service; Acts of the Church Witness to the Resurrection—Funeral 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
God of Our Life, Through All the Circling Years
God of the Ages, by Whose Hand
Author: Elisabeth Burrowes Hymnal: The Worshipbook #396 (1972) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Acts of the Church Confirmation; Acts of the Church The Marriage Service; Acts of the Church Witness to the Resurrection—Funeral Lyrics: 1 God of the ages, by whose hand
Through years long past our lives were led,
Give us new courage now to stand,
New faith to find the paths ahead.
2 You are the thought beyond all thought,
The gift beyond our utmost prayer;
No farthest reach where you are not,
No height but we may find you there.
3 Lift up our hearts and set us free
From wild alarms and trembling fears;
In your strong hand eternally
Rests the unfolding of the years.
4 Though there be dark, uncharted space
With worlds on worlds beyond our sight,
Still may we trust your love and grace
And wait your word, "Let there be light."
Amen. Scripture: Psalm 46 Tune Title: GOD OF THE AGES
God of the Ages, by Whose Hand
O God, Our Faithful God
Author: Catherine Winkworth; Johann Heermann Hymnal: The Worshipbook #500 (1972) Meter: 6.7.6.7.6.6.6.6 Topics: Acts of the Church Confirmation; Acts of the Church Ordination; Acts of the Church Installation Lyrics: 1 O God, our faithful God,
O fountain ever flowing,
Without whom nothing is,
All perfect gifts bestowing,
Give us a faithful life,
And give us, Lord, within,
Commitment free from strife,
A soul unhurt by sin.
2 And grant us, Lord, to do,
With ready heart and willing,
Whatever you command,
Our calling here fulfilling;
And do it when we ought,
With zeal and joyfulness;
And bless the work we've wrought,
For you must give success.
3 If dangers gather round,
Still keep us calm and fearless;
Help us to bear the cross
When life seems dark and cheerless.
To overcome our foes
With words and actions kind;
O God, your will disclose,
Your counsel let us find.
Amen. Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:3 Tune Title: O GOTT, DU FROMMER GOTT
O God, Our Faithful God
A Mighty Fortress Is Our God
Author: Frederic H. Hedge; Martin Luther Hymnal: The Worshipbook #274 (1972) Meter: Irregular Topics: Acts of the Church Witness to the Resurrection—Funeral; Acts of the Church Witness to the Resurrection—Funeral; Acts of the Church Installation 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
A Mighty Fortress Is Our God
Author: Frederic H. Hedge; Martin Luther; J. Clifford Evers Hymnal: The Worshipbook #276 (1972) Meter: Irregular Topics: Acts of the Church Witness to the Resurrection—Funeral; Acts of the Church Ordination; Acts of the Church Installation Scripture: Psalm 46 Tune Title: EIN' FESTE BURG
A Mighty Fortress Is Our God
All People That on Earth Do Dwell
Author: William Kethe Hymnal: The Worshipbook #288 (1972) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Acts of the Church The Marriage Service; Acts of the Church Witness to the Resurrection—Funeral; Acts of the Church Ordination 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)
All People That on Earth Do Dwell
At the Name of Jesus
Author: Caroline Maria Noel Hymnal: The Worshipbook #303 (1972) Meter: 6.5.6.5 D Topics: Acts of the Church Confirmation; Acts of the Church Ordination; Acts of the Church Installation 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 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;
3 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.
4 Brothers, 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.
Amen. Scripture: Philippians 2:9-10 Tune Title: KING'S WESTON
At the Name of Jesus
Come Down, O Love Divine
Author: Richard F. Littledale; Bianco da Siena Hymnal: The Worshipbook #334 (1972) Meter: 6.6.11 D Topics: Acts of the Church Confirmation; Acts of the Church Ordination; Acts of the Church Installation Lyrics: 1 Come down, O Love divine,
Seek out this soul of mine,
And visit it with your own ardor glowing;
O Comforter, draw near,
Within my heart appear,
And kindle it, your holy flame bestowing.
2 O let it freely burn,
Till earthly passions turn
To dust and ashes in its heat consuming;
And let your glorious light
Shine ever on my sight,
And clothe me round, the while my path illuming.
3 And so the yearning strong
With which the soul will long
Shall far out-pass the power of human telling;
For none can guess its grace,
Till he become the place
Wherein the Holy Spirit makes his dwelling.
Amen. Scripture: Acts 1:8 Tune Title: DOWN AMPNEY
Come Down, O Love Divine
I Sing as I Arise Today
Author: Joseph W. Clokey; St. Patrick (ca. 389-ca. 461) Hymnal: The Worshipbook #428 (1972) Meter: Irregular Topics: Acts of the Church Confirmation; Acts of the Church Ordination; Acts of the Church Installation Scripture: Acts 4:10-12 Tune Title: ST. PATRICK
I Sing as I Arise Today
O I Know the Lord
Hymnal: The Worshipbook #507 (1972) Topics: Acts of the Church Confirmation; Acts of the Church Ordination; Acts of the Church Installation First Line: Did ever you see the like before Refrain First Line: O I know the Lord, I know the Lord Lyrics: Refrain:
O I know the Lord, I know the Lord,
I know the Lord's laid his hands on me.
O I know the Lord, I know the Lord,
I know the Lord's laid his hands on me.
1 Did ever you see the like before—
I know the Lord's laid his hands on me.
King Jesus preaching to the poor?
I know the Lord's laid his hands on me. [Refrain]
2 O wasn't that a happy day
I know the Lord's laid his hands on me.
When Jesus washed my sins away?
I know the Lord's laid his hands on me. [Refrain]
3 Some seek the Lord and don't seek him right,
I know the Lord's laid his hands on me.
They fool all day and pray at night.
I know the Lord's laid his hands on me. [Refrain]
4 My Lord's done just what He said,
I know the Lord's laid his hands on me.
He's healed the sick and raised the dead.
I know the Lord's laid his hands on me. [Refrain] Scripture: John 15:19 Tune Title: [Did ever you see the like before]
O I Know the Lord
O Master, Let Me Walk with Thee
Author: Washington Gladden Hymnal: The Worshipbook #520 (1972) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Acts of the Church Confirmation; Acts of the Church Ordination; Acts of the Church Installation First Line: O Master, let me walk with thee [you] Lyrics: 1 O Master, let me walk with thee
In lowly paths of service free;
Tell me thy secret; help me bear
The strain of toil, the fret of care.
2 Help me the slow of heart to move
By some clear, winning word of love;
Teach me the wayward feet to stay,
And guide them in the homeward way.
3 Teach me thy patience; still with thee
In closer, dearer company,
In work that keeps faith sweet and strong,
In trust that triumphs over wrong;
4 In hope that sends a shining ray
Far down the future's broadening way;
In peace that only thou canst give,
With thee, O Master, let me live.
Amen. Scripture: Ephesians 4:1 Tune Title: MARYTON
O Master, Let Me Walk with Thee
The Lord's My Shepherd
Hymnal: The Worshipbook #592 (1972) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Acts of the Church Confirmation; Acts of the Church Witness to the Resurrection—Funeral; Acts of the Church Ordination 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
The Lord's My Shepherd
Hymnal: The Worshipbook #593 (1972) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Acts of the Church Confirmation; Acts of the Church Witness to the Resurrection—Funeral; Acts of the Church Ordination 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 Lord's My Shepherd
We Greet You, Sure Redeemer from All Strife
Author: Elizabeth L. Smith; John Calvin Hymnal: The Worshipbook #625 (1972) Meter: 10.10.10.10 Topics: Acts of the Church Confirmation; Acts of the Church The Marriage Service; Acts of the Church Installation Lyrics: 1 we greet you, sure Redeemer from all strife,
Our only Trust and Savior of our life,
Who pain did undergo for our poor sake;
We pray you from our hearts all cares to take.
2 You are the King of mercy and of grace,
Reigning omnipotent in every place:
So come, O King, and our whole being sway;
Shine on us with the light of your pure day.
3 You are the life, in which we do believe,
From you all substance and our strength receive;
Sustain us by your faith and by your power,
And give us strength in every trying hour.
4 You have the true and perfect gentleness,
You have no harshness and no bitterness:
O grant to us the grace in you we see
That we may dwell in perfect unity.
5 Our hope is in no other save in you;
Our faith is built upon Thy promise true;
Lord, give us peace, and make us calm and sure,
That in your strength we evermore endure.
Amen. Scripture: 1 John 5:13-14 Tune Title: TOULON
We Greet You, Sure Redeemer from All Strife
God of the Prophets! Bless the Prophets' Sons
Author: Dennis Wortman Hymnal: The Worshipbook #398 (1972) Meter: 10.10.10.10 Topics: Acts of the Church Ordination; Acts of the Church Installation Lyrics: 1 God of the prophets! Bless the prophets' sons;
Elijah's mantle o'er Elisha cast;
Each age its solemn task may claim but once;
Make each one nobler, stronger than the last.
2 Anoint them prophets! Make their ears attent
To your divinest speech; their hearts awake
To human need; their lips make eloquent
To gird the right and every evil break.
3 Anoint them priests! Strong intercessors they
For pardon, and for charity and peace!
O that with them might pass the world, astray,
Into the dear Christ's life of sacrifice!
4 Make them apostles! Heralds of the cross;
Forth may they go to tell all realms your grace;
Inspired of God, may they count all but loss,
And stand at last with joy before your face.
Amen. Scripture: Acts 3:25 Tune Title: TOULON
God of the Prophets! Bless the Prophets' Sons
God Our Father, You Our Maker
Author: Robert W. McClellan Hymnal: The Worshipbook #399 (1972) Meter: 8.9.8.9 D Topics: Acts of the Church Confirmation; Acts of the Church Installation Scripture: Philippians 3:14 Tune Title: BAKER
God Our Father, You Our Maker
Walk Tall, Christian
Author: Miriam Drury Hymnal: The Worshipbook #616 (1972) Meter: 4.6.8.6 Topics: Acts of the Church Confirmation; Acts of the Church Installation Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20 Tune Title: WOOSTER
Walk Tall, Christian
All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name!
Author: John Rippon; Edward Perronet Hymnal: The Worshipbook #286 (1972) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Acts of the Church Ordination; Acts of the Church Installation Lyrics: 1 All hail the power of Jesus' name!
Let angels prostrate fall;
Bring forth the royal diadem,
And crown him, crown him, crown him Lord of all!
2 Hail him, the heir of David's line,
Whom David Lord did call;
The God incarnate, man divine,
And crown him, crown him, crown him Lord of all!
3 Let every kindred, every tribe,
On this terrestrial ball
To him all majesty ascribe,
And crown him, crown him, crown him Lord of all!
4 O that with yonder sacred throng
We at his feet may fall!
We'll join the everlasting song,
And crown him, crown him, crown him Lord of all!
Amen. Scripture: Philippians 2:9-10 Tune Title: MILES LANE
All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name!
Blessed Jesus, at Your Word
Author: Catherine Winkworth, 1827-1878; Tobias Clausnitzer Hymnal: The Worshipbook #309 (1972) Meter: 7.8.7.8.8.8 Topics: Acts of the Church Confirmation; Acts of the Church The Marriage Service Lyrics: 1 Blessed Jesus, at your word
We are gathered all to hear you;
Let our hearts and souls be stirred
Now to seek and love and fear you;
By your teachings sweet and holy,
Drawn from earth to love you solely.
2 All our knowledge, sense, and sight
Lie in deepest darkness shrouded,
Till your Spirit breaks our night
With the beams of truth unclouded;
You alone to God canst win us,
You must work all good within us.
3 Glorious Lord, yourself impart!
Light of light, from God proceeding,
Open now our ears and heart,
Help us by your Spirit's pleading;
Hear the cry that we are raising;
Hear, and bless our prayers and praising.
Amen. Scripture: Luke 11:28 Tune Title: LIEBSTER JESU
Blessed Jesus, at Your Word
Call Jehovah Your Salvation
Author: James Montgomery Hymnal: The Worshipbook #322 (1972) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Topics: Acts of the Church Confirmation; Acts of the Church Ordination 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
Call Jehovah Your Salvation
Come, O Thou God of Grace
Author: William E. Evans Hymnal: The Worshipbook #339 (1972) Meter: 6.6.4.6.6.6.4 Topics: Acts of the Church Ordination; Acts of the Church Installation Lyrics: 1 Come, O thou God of grace,
Dwell in this holy place,
E’en now descend!
This temple, reared to thee,
O may it ever be
Filled with thy majesty,
Till time shall end!
2 Be in each song of praise
Which here thy people raise
With hearts aflame!
Let every anthem rise
Like incense to the skies,
A joyful sacrifice
To thy blest Name!
3 Speak, O eternal Lord,
Out of thy living Word,
O give success!
Do thou the truth impart
Unto each waiting heart;
Source of all strength thou art,
Thy gospel bless!
4 To the great One in Three
Glory and praises be
In love now given!
Glad songs to thee we sing,
Glad hearts to thee we bring,
Till we our God and King
Shall praise in heaven!
Amen. Scripture: Revelation 22:20 Tune Title: TRINITY (ITALIAN HYMN)
Come, O Thou God of Grace
God Has Spoken—by His Prophets
Author: George Wallace Briggs Hymnal: The Worshipbook #382 (1972) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Topics: Acts of the Church Ordination; Acts of the Church Installation First Line: God has spoken— by his prophets Lyrics: 1 God has spoken— by the prophets,
Spoken his unchanging Word,
Each from age to age proclaiming
God, the one, the righteous Lord.
Mid the world's despair and turmoil,
One firm anchor holding fast;
God is King, his throne eternal,
God the first, and God the last.
2 God has spoken— by Christ Jesus,
Christ, the everlasting Son,
Brightness of the Father's glory,
With the Father ever one;
Spoken by the Word incarnate,
God of God, ere time began,
Light of Light, to earth descending,
Man, revealing God to man.
3 God yet speaks— by his own Spirit
Speaking to the hearts of men,
In the age-long Word expounding
God's own message, now as then;
Through the rise and fall of nations
One sure faith is standing fast,
God is King, his Word unchanging,
God the first, and God the last.
Amen. Scripture: Acts 10:43 Tune Title: EBENEZER (TON-Y-BOTEL)
God Has Spoken—by His Prophets
God Is Our Strong Salvation
Author: James Montgomery Hymnal: The Worshipbook #388 (1972) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Topics: Acts of the Church Confirmation; Acts of the Church Witness to the Resurrection—Funeral Lyrics: 1 God is our strong salvation;
What foe have we to fear?
In darkness and temptation
Our light, our help, is near.
Though hosts encamp around us,
Firm to the fight we stand;
What terror can confound us,
With God at our right hand?
2 Place on the Lord reliance;
Have faith, with courage wait;
His truth be your affiance,
When faint and desolate.
His might your heart shall strengthen,
His love your joy increase;
Your days shall mercy lengthen;
The Lord will give you peace.
Amen. Scripture: Psalm 27:1-3 Tune Title: WEDLOCK
God Is Our Strong Salvation
God of Compassion, in Mercy Befriend Us
Author: John J. Moment Hymnal: The Worshipbook #392 (1972) Meter: 11.11.11.11 Topics: Acts of the Church Confirmation; Acts of the Church Witness to the Resurrection—Funeral Lyrics: 1 God of compassion, in mercy befriend us;
Giver of grace for our needs all-availing,
Wisdom and strength for each day you will send us,
Patience untiring and courage unfailing.
2 Wandering and lost, you have sought us and found us,
Stilled our rude hearts with your word of consoling;
Wrap now your peace, like a mantle, around us,
Guarding our thoughts and our passions controlling.
3 How shall we stray, with the hand to direct us,
That all the stars in their courses is guiding?
What shall we fear, with your power to protect us,
We who walk forth in your greatness confiding?
Amen. Scripture: Psalm 51:1 Tune Title: O QUANTA QUALIA
God of Compassion, in Mercy Befriend Us
Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah
Author: William Williams; Peter Williams; John Williams Hymnal: The Worshipbook #409 (1972) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Topics: Acts of the Church Confirmation; Acts of the Church Ordination Lyrics: 1 Guide me, O thou great Jehovah,
Pilgrim through this barren land;
I am weak, but thou art mighty;
Hold me with thy powerful hand;
Bread of heaven, Bread of heaven,
Feed me till I want no more,
Feed me till I want no more.
2 Open now the crystal fountain,
Whence the healing stream doth flow;
Let the fire and cloudy pillar
Lead me all my journey through;
Strong Deliverer, strong Deliverer,
Be thou still my strength and shield,
Be Thou still my strength and shield.
3 When I tread the verge of Jordan,
Bid my anxious fears subside;
Death of deaths, and hell's Destruction,
Land me safe on Canaan's side;
Songs of praises, songs of praises
I will ever give to thee,
I will ever give to thee.
Amen. Scripture: Psalm 104 Tune Title: CWM RHONDDA
Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah
Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven
Author: Henry Francis Lyte Hymnal: The Worshipbook #551 (1972) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Topics: Acts of the Church The Marriage Service; Acts of the Church Witness to the Resurrection—Funeral Lyrics: 1 Praise, my soul, the King of heaven;
To his feet your tribute bring;
Ransomed, healed, restored, forgiven,
Evermore his praises sing:
Alleluia! Alleluia!
Praise the everlasting King.
2 Praise him for his grace and favor
To our fathers in distress;
Praise him still the same as ever,
Slow to chide, and swift to bless:
Alleluia! Alleluia!
Glorious in his faithfulness.
3 Father-like he tends and spares us;
Well our feeble frame he knows;
In his hands he gently bears us,
Rescues us from all our foes.
Alleluia! Alleluia!
Widely yet his mercy flows.
4 Come, then,, help us to adore him,
Till we see him face to face;
Gladly worship we before him,
Dwellers now in time and space.
Alleluia! Alleluia!
Praise with us the God of grace.
Amen. Scripture: Psalm 103 Tune Title: LAUDA ANIMA (PRAISE, MY SOUL)
Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven
Take Thou Our Minds, Dear Lord
Author: William H. Foulkes Hymnal: The Worshipbook #579 (1972) Meter: 10.10.10.10 Topics: Acts of the Church Confirmation; Acts of the Church Ordination Lyrics: 1 Take thou our minds, dear Lord, we humbly pray;
Give us the mind of Christ each passing day;
Teach us to know the truth that sets us free;
Grant us in all our thoughts to honor thee.
2 Take thou our hearts, O Christ, they are thine own;
Come thou within our souls and claim thy throne;
Help us to shed abroad thy deathless love;
Use us to make the earth like heaven above.
3 Take thou our wills, Most High! Hold thou full sway;
Have in our inmost souls thy perfect way;
Guard thou each sacred hour from selfish ease;
Guide thou our ordered lives as thou dost please.
4 Take thou ourselves, O Lord, heart, mind, and will;
Through our surrendered souls thy plans fulfill.
We yield ourselves to Thee— time, talents, all;
We hear, and henceforth heed, thy sovereign call.
Amen. Scripture: Matthew 22:37 Tune Title: HALL
Take Thou Our Minds, Dear Lord
Veiled in Darkness Judah Lay
Author: Douglas LeTell Rights Hymnal: The Worshipbook #613 (1972) Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.7 Topics: Acts of the Church Ordination; Acts of the Church Installation Refrain First Line: Peace on earth, peace on earth, goodwill, goodwill to men Lyrics: 1 Veiled in darkness Judah lay,
Waiting for the promised day,
While across the shadowy night
Streamed a flood of glorious light,
Heavenly voices chanting then,
"Peace on earth, peace on earth, goodwill, goodwill to men."
2 Still the earth in darkness lies.
Up from death’s dark vale arise
Voices of a world in grief,
Prayers of men who seek relief:
Now our darkness pierce again,
"Peace on earth, peace on earth, goodwill, goodwill to men."
3 Light of light, we humbly pray,
Shine upon your world today;
Break the gloom of our dark night,
Fill our souls with love and light,
Send your blessed word again,
"Peace on earth, peace on earth, goodwill, goodwill to men."
Amen. Scripture: Romans 13:12 Tune Title: PITTSBURGH
Veiled in Darkness Judah Lay
All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name!
Author: John Rippon; Edward Perronet Hymnal: The Worshipbook #285 (1972) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Acts of the Church Ordination; Acts of the Church Installation Lyrics: 1 All hail the power of Jesus' name!
Let angels prostrate fall;
Bring forth the royal diadem,
And crown him Lord of all!
Bring forth the royal diadem,
And crown him Lord of all!
2 Hail him, the heir of David's line,
Whom David Lord did call;
The God incarnate, man divine,
And crown him Lord of all!
The God incarnate, man divine,
And crown him Lord of all!
3 Let every kindred, every tribe,
On this terrestrial ball
To him all majesty ascribe,
And crown him Lord of all!
To him all majesty ascribe,
And crown him Lord of all!
4 O that with yonder sacred throng
We at his feet may fall!
We'll join the everlasting song,
And crown him Lord of all!
We'll join the everlasting song,
And crown him Lord of all!
Amen. Scripture: Philippians 2:9-10 Tune Title: CORONATION
All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name!
O praise our God to-day
Author: Sir H. W. Baker, Bart. 1821-1877 Hymnal: Methodist Hymn and Tune Book #375 (1917) Topics: Charity, acts of ; The Church and the Kingdom of God Social Service; The Church and the Kingdom of God Social Service Lyrics: 1 O praise our God to-day,
His constant mercy bless,
Whose love hath helped us on our way,
And granted us success.
2 His arm the strength imparts
Our daily toil to bear;
His grace alone inspires our hearts,
Each other's load to share.
3 O happiest work below,
Earnest of joy above,
To sweeten many a cup of woe,
By deeds of holy love!
4 Lord, may it be our choice
This blessed rule to keep,
"Rejoice with them that do rejoice,
And weep with them that weep."
5 O praise our God to-day,
His constant mercy bless,
Whose love hath helped us on our way,
And granted us success. Languages: English Tune Title: CARLISLE
O praise our God to-day
Spirit Divine, Attend Our Prayers
Author: Andrew Reed Hymnal: The Worshipbook #574 (1972) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Acts of the Church The Marriage Service Lyrics: 1 Spirit divine, attend our prayers,
And make this house your home;
Descend with all your gracious powers;
O come, great Spirit, come!
2 Come as the light: to us reveal
Our emptiness and woe;
And lead us in those paths of life
Where all the righteous go.
3 Come as the fire: and purge our hearts
Like sacrificial flame;
Let our whole soul an offering be
To our redeemer's name.
4 Come as the dove: and spread your wings,
The wings of peaceful love;
And let the church on earth become
Blest as the church above.
5 Spirit divine, attend our prayers;
Make a lost world your home;
Descend with all your gracious powers;
O come, great Spirit, come!
Amen. Scripture: Galatians 5:25 Tune Title: NUN DANKET ALL' (GRÄFENBERG)
Spirit Divine, Attend Our Prayers
The Day of Pentecost Arrived
Author: Frank A. Brooks, Jr. Hymnal: The Worshipbook #583 (1972) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Acts of the Church Confirmation Scripture: Acts 2:1-21 Tune Title: LAND OF REST
The Day of Pentecost Arrived
Eternal Ruler of the Ceaseless Round
Author: John W. Chadwick Hymnal: The Worshipbook #358 (1972) Meter: 10.10.10.10.10.10 Topics: Acts of the Church The Marriage Service 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
Eternal Ruler of the Ceaseless Round
God of the Living, in Whose Eyes
Author: John Ellerton Hymnal: The Worshipbook #397 (1972) Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8 Topics: Acts of the Church Witness to the Resurrection—Funeral Lyrics: 1 God of the living, in whose eyes
Unveiled your whole creation lies,
All souls are yours; we must not say
That those are dead who pass away,
From this our world of flesh set free;
We know they live eternally.
2 Released from earthly toil and strife,
With you is hidden still their life;
Yours are their thoughts, their works, their powers,
All yours, and yet most truly ours,
For well we know, where'er they be,
Our dead now live eternally.
3 Your word is true, your will is just;
To you we leave them, Lord, in trust;
And bless you for the love which gave
Your Son to fill a human grave,
That none might fear that world to see
Where all do live eternally.
Amen. Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-15 Tune Title: GOTTLOB, ES GEHT
God of the Living, in Whose Eyes
Of the Father's Love Begotten
Author: John Mason Neale; Henry W. Baker; Aurelius Clemens Prudentius (348-ca. 410) Hymnal: The Worshipbook #534 (1972) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7.7 Topics: Acts of the Church Witness to the Resurrection—Funeral Lyrics: 1 Of the Father's love begotten,
Ere the worlds began to be,
He is Alpha and Omega,
He the Source, the Ending he,
Of the things that are, that have been,
And that future years shall see,
Evermore and evermore!
2 O you heights of heaven, adore him;
Angel hosts, his praises sing;
Powers, dominions, bow before him,
And extol our God and King;
Let no tongue on earth be silent,
Every voice in concert ring,
Evermore and evermore!
3 Christ, to you with God the Father,
And the Spirit, one in three,
Hymn and chant and high thanksgiving
And unwearied praises be:
Honor, glory, and dominion,
And eternal victory,
Evermore and evermore!
Amen. Scripture: Revelation 1:8 Tune Title: DIVINUM MYSTERIUM
Of the Father's Love Begotten
Come, O Come, Great Quickening Spirit
Author: Edward Traill Horn III; Heinrich Held Hymnal: The Worshipbook #338 (1972) Meter: 8.7.8.7.7.7 Topics: Acts of the Church The Marriage Service Scripture: Romans 8:26-27 Tune Title: KOMM, O KOMM, DU GEIST DES LEBENS
Come, O Come, Great Quickening Spirit
For the Beauty of the Earth
Author: Folliott S. Pierpoint Hymnal: The Worshipbook #372 (1972) Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.7 Topics: Acts of the Church The Marriage Service Refrain First Line: Lord of all, to you we raise Lyrics: 1 For the beauty of the earth,
For the beauty of the skies,
For the love which from our birth
Over and around us lies,
Lord of all, to you we raise
This our hymn of grateful praise.
2 For the wonder of each hour
Of the day and of the night,
Hill and vale, and tree and flower,
Sun and moon, and stars of light,
Lord of all, to you we raise
This our hymn of grateful praise.
3 For the joy of ear and eye,
For the heart and mind's delight,
For the mystic harmony
Linking sense to sound and sight,
Lord of all, to you we raise
This our hymn of grateful praise.
4 For the joy of human love,
Brother, sister, parent, child,
Friends on earth, and friends above,
For all gentle thoughts and mild,
Lord of all, to you we raise
This our hymn of grateful praise.
5 For yourself, best gift divine,
To all men so freely given,
For your great, great love's design—
Peace on earth and joy in heaven
Lord of all, to you we raise
This our hymn of grateful praise.
Amen. Scripture: Psalm 8 Tune Title: DIX
For the Beauty of the Earth
God Gives His People Strength
Author: Miriam Therese Winter Hymnal: The Worshipbook #381 (1972) Topics: Acts of the Church Confirmation Scripture: Galatians 5:22 Tune Title: [God Gives His People Strength]
God Gives His People Strength
How Firm a Foundation
Author: "K" Hymnal: The Worshipbook #425 (1972) Meter: 11.11.11.11 Topics: Acts of the Church Witness to the Resurrection—Funeral 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
How Firm a Foundation
Spirit of God, Descend Upon My Heart
Author: George Croly Hymnal: The Worshipbook #575 (1972) Meter: 10.10.10.10 Topics: Acts of the Church Confirmation Lyrics: 1 Spirit of God, descend upon my heart;
Wean it from earth; through all its pulses move;
Stoop to my weakness, mighty as thou art,
And make me love thee as I ought to love.
2 I ask no dream, no prophet ecstasies,
No sudden rending of the veil of clay,
No angel visitant, no opening skies;
But take the dimness of my soul away.
3 Hast thou not bid us love thee, God and King?
All, all thine own, soul, heart, and strength, and mind;
I see Thy cross— there teach my heart to cling:
O let me seek thee, and O let me find!
4 Teach me to feel that thou art always nigh;
Teach me the struggles of the soul to bear,
To check the rising doubt, the rebel sigh;
Teach me the patience of unanswered prayer.
5 Teach me to love thee as thine angels love,
One holy passion filling all my frame;
The baptism of the heaven-descended Dove,
My heart an altar, and thy love the flame.
Amen. Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23 Tune Title: MORECAMBE
Spirit of God, Descend Upon My Heart
There's a Wideness in God's Mercy
Author: Frederick W. Faber Hymnal: The Worshipbook #601 (1972) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Topics: Acts of the Church The Marriage Service Lyrics: 1 There's a wideness in God's mercy,
Like the wideness of the sea;
There's a kindness in his justice,
Which is more than liberty.
There is no place where earth's sorrows
Are more felt than up in heaven;
There is no place where earth's failings
Have such kindly judgment given.
2 For the love of God is broader
Than the measures of man's mind;
And the heart of the Eternal
Is most wonderfully kind.
If our love were but more simple,
We should take him at his word;
And our lives would be all sunshine
In the sweetness of our Lord.
Amen. Scripture: Psalm 103:17 Tune Title: IN BABILONE
There's a Wideness in God's Mercy
Abide with Me: Fast Falls the Eventide
Author: Henry F. Lyte Hymnal: The Worshipbook #278 (1972) Meter: 10.10.10.10 Topics: Acts of the Church Witness to the Resurrection—Funeral 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
Abide with Me: Fast Falls the Eventide
Amazing Grace! How Sweet the Sound
Author: John Newton Hymnal: The Worshipbook #296 (1972) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Acts of the Church Confirmation Lyrics: 1 Amazing grace! How sweet the sound
That saved a wretch like me!
I once was lost, but now am found,
Was blind, but now I see.
2 'Twas grace that taught my heart to fear,
And grace my fears relieved;
How precious did that grace appear
The hour I first believed!
3 Through many dangers, toils, and snares,
I have already come;
'Tis grace has brought me safe thus far,
And grace will lead me home.
4 The Lord has promised good to me,
His word my hope secures;
He will my shield and portion be
As long as life endures.
Amen. Scripture: Psalm 103:8 Tune Title: AMAZING GRACE
Amazing Grace! How Sweet the Sound
Father, in Your Mysterious Presence
Author: Samuel Johnson Hymnal: The Worshipbook #363 (1972) Meter: 11.10.11.10 Topics: Acts of the Church The Marriage Service First Line: Father, in your mysterious presence kneeling Lyrics: 1 Father, in your mysterious presence kneeling,
Now would our souls feel all your kindling love,
For we are weak, and need some deep revealing
Of trust and strength and calmness from above.
2 Lord, we have wandered forth through doubt and sorrow,
And you have made each step an onward one,
And we will ever trust each unknown morrow;
You will sustain us till its work is done.
3 Now, Father, now in your dear presence kneeling,
Our spirits yearn to feel your kindling love;
Now make us strong; we need your deep revealing
Of trust and strength and calmness from above.
Amen. Scripture: Philippians 4:19 Tune Title: DONNE SECOURS
Father, in Your Mysterious Presence
Where cross the crowded ways of life
Author: Dr. F. Mason North, 1850- Hymnal: Methodist Hymn and Tune Book #367 (1917) Topics: Charity, acts of ; The Church and the Kingdom of God Social Service; Service Of Christ; Service Social Lyrics: 1 Where cross the crowded ways of life,
Where sound the cries of race and clan,
Above the noise of selfish strife,
We hear Thy voice, O Son of man!
2 In haunts of wretchedness and need,
On shadowed thresholds dark with fears,
From paths where hide the lures of grace,
We catch the vision of Thy tears.
3 From tender childhood's helplessness,
From woman's grief, man's burdened toil,
From famished souls, from sorrow's stress,
Thy heart has never known recoil.
4 The cup of water given for Thee
Still holds the freshness of Thy grace;
Yet long these multitudes to see
The sweet compassion of Thy face.
5 O Master, from the mountain side,
Make haste to heal these hearts of pain,
Among these restless throngs abide,
O tread the city's streets again.
6 Till sons of men shall learn Thy love,
And follow where Thy feet have trod;
Till glorious from Thy heaven above
Shall come the city of our God. Languages: English Tune Title: MELROSE
Where cross the crowded ways of life
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