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The Wind of Change Forever Blown
Author: Sarojini Naidu, 1879-1949 Hymnal: Singing the Living Tradition #183 (1993) Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8 Topics: Change Lyrics: 1 The wind of change forever blown
across the tumult of our way,
tomorrow’s unborn griefs depose
the sorrows of our yesterday.
Dream yields to dream, strife follows strife,
and death unweaves the webs of life.
2 For us the labor and the heat,
the broken secrets of our pride,
the strenuous lessons of defeat,
the flower deferred, the fruit denied;
but not the peace, supremely won,
great Buddha, of the lotus throne.
3 With futile hands we seek to gain
our inaccessible desire,
diviner summits to attain,
with faith that sinks and feet that tire;
but nought shall conquer or control
the heav’nward hunger of our soul.
4 The end, elusive and afar,
still lures us with its beck’ning flight,
and our immortal moments are
a session of the infinite.
How shall we reach the great, unknown
nirvana of your lotus throne? Languages: English Tune Title: MACH'S MIT MIR, GOTT
The Wind of Change Forever Blown
Father, there is no change to live with thee
Author: Jones Very Hymnal: Singers and Songs of the Liberal Faith #338 (1875) Topics: Change
Father, there is no change to live with thee
God of the Bible
Author: Shirley Erena Murray Hymnal: Worship and Song #3020 (2011) Meter: 5.5.5.4 D with refrain Topics: Change; Change Refrain First Line: Fresh as the morning, sure as the sunrise Lyrics: 1 God of the Bible,
God in the Gospel,
hope seen in Jesus,
hope yet to come,
you are our center,
daylight or darkness,
freedom or prison,
you are our home.
Refrain:
Fresh as the morning,
sure as the sunrise,
God always faithful,
you do not change.
Fresh as the morning,
sure as the sunrise,
God always faithful,
you do not change.
2 God in our struggles,
God in our hunger,
suffering with us,
taking our part,
still you empower us,
mothering Spirit,
feeding, sustaining,
from your own heart. [Refrain]
3 Those without status,
those who are nothing,
you have made royal,
gifted with rights,
chosen as partners,
midwives of justice,
birthing new systems,
lighting new lights. [Refrain]
4 Not by your finger,
not by your anger
will our world order
change in a day,
but by your people,
fearless and faithful,
small paper lanterns,
lighting the way. [Refrain]
5 Hope we must carry,
shining and certain
through all our turmoil,
terror, and loss,
bonding us gladly
one to the other,
till our world changes
facing the cross. [Refrain]
Scripture: Psalm 30:5 Languages: English Tune Title: FRESH AS THE MORNING
God of the Bible
Bright the cloud and bright the glory
Author: Carl P. Daw, Jr. Hymnal: Church Hymnary (4th ed.) #353 (2005) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 with refrain Topics: Change Lyrics: 1 Bright the cloud and bright the glory,
brighter far than mere sun's rays,
opening up a glimpse of heaven
to disciples' awestruck gaze:
power past their comprehension,
splendour too profound for praise.
All was changed, all was changed;
and they would never be the same.
2 Bright the cloud but dark the glory
wrought by human enterprise,
opening wide with awful terror
stark new worlds before our eyes:
power grasped but far from mastered,
knowledge keen but not yet wise.
All has changed, all has changed;
and we shall never be the same.
3 From the cloud and from the glory
human need brought Jesus down:
down to death, then from death rising
to receive a victor's crown.
Lead us, Christ, to prize compassion
more than might, wealth, or renown.
Help us change, help us change,
that we may never be the same. Scripture: Luke 23:49 Languages: English Tune Title: LUX TREMENDA
Bright the cloud and bright the glory
Bright the cloud and bright the glory
Author: Carl P. Daw, Jr. Hymnal: Hymns of Glory, Songs of Praise #353 (2008) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 with refrain Topics: Change Lyrics: 1 Bright the cloud and bright the glory,
brighter far than mere sun's rays,
opening up a glimpse of heaven
to disciples' awestruck gaze:
power past their comprehension,
splendour too profound for praise.
All was changed, all was changed;
and they would never be the same.
2 Bright the cloud but dark the glory
wrought by human enterprise,
opening wide with awful terror
stark new worlds before our eyes:
power grasped but far from mastered,
knowledge keen but not yet wise.
All has changed, all has changed,
and we shall never be the same.
3 From the cloud and from the glory
human need brought Jesus down:
down to death, then from death rising
to receive a victor's crown.
Lead us, Christ, to prize compassion
more than might, wealth, or renown.
Help us change, help us change,
that we may never be the same. Scripture: Luke 23:49 Languages: English Tune Title: LUX TREMENDA
Bright the cloud and bright the glory
Greet Now the Swiftly Changing Year
Author: Jaroslav J. Vajda Hymnal: Moravian Book of Worship #308 (1995) Meter: 8.8.8.6 Topics: Change of Year; Christian year--Change of year Scripture: Ephesians 1:2-14 Languages: English Tune Title: CHILDHOOD
Greet Now the Swiftly Changing Year
The load of Sin
Author: Anne Steele Hymnal: Laudes Domini #222 (1890) Topics: Heart Change of; Heart Change of First Line: How helpless guilty nature lies Lyrics: 1 How helpless guilty nature lies,
Unconscious of its load!
The heart, unchanged, can never rise
To happiness and God.
2 Can aught, beneath a power divine,
The stubborn will subdue?
'Tis thine, almighty Spirit! thine,
To form the heart anew.
3 'Tis thine, the passions to recall,
And upward bid them rise;
To make the scales of error fall
From reason's darkened eyes;
4 To chase the shades of death away,
And bid the sinner live;
A beam of heaven, a vital ray,
'Tis thine alone to give.
5 Oh, change these wretched hearts of ours,
And give them life divine;
Then shall our passions and our powers,
Almighty Lord! be thine. Languages: English Tune Title: BALERMA
The load of Sin
Down by the Jordan
Author: Carolyn Winfrey Gillette Hymnal: Worship and Song #3045 (2011) Meter: 14.14.4.7.8 Topics: Change; Change First Line: Down by the Jordan, a prophet named John was baptizing Scripture: Matthew 3 Languages: English Tune Title: LOBE DEN HERREN
Down by the Jordan
Abide with Me
Author: Henry Francis Lyte, 1793-1847 Hymnal: Singing the Living Tradition #101 (1993) Meter: 10.10.10.10 Topics: Change First Line: Abide with me, fast falls the eventide Lyrics: 1 Abide with me, fast falls the eventide;
the darkness deepens; still with me abide.
When other helpers fail, and comforts flee,
help of the helpless, oh, abide with me.
2 Swift to its close ebbs out life's little day;
earth's joys grow dim, its glories pass away;
change and decay in all around I see:
O thou who changes not, abide with me.
3 I fear no foe, with thee at hand to bless;
ills have no weight, and tears no bitterness.
Where is death's sting? Where, grave, thy victory?
I triumph still if thou abide with me.
Languages: English Tune Title: EVENTIDE
Abide with Me
Abide with Me
Author: Henry Francis Lyte Hymnal: Voices United #436 (1996) Meter: 10.10.10.10 Topics: Change First Line: Abide with me, fast falls the eventide 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 Swift to its close ebbs out life's little day;
earth's joys grow dim, its glories pass away;
change and decay in all around I see:
O Christ, who changes not, abide with me.
3 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.
4 I have no fear 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. Languages: English Tune Title: EVENTIDE
Abide with Me
Be Still, My Soul
Author: Jane Laurie Borthwick; Katharina von Schlagel Hymnal: Voices United #652 (1996) Meter: 10.10.10.10.10.10 Topics: Change First Line: Be still, my soul, for God is on your side Lyrics: 1 Be still, my soul, for God is on your side;
bear patiently the cross of grief or pain.
Trust in your God, your Saviour and your guide,
who through all changes faithful will remain.
Be still, my soul, your best, your heavenly friend
through stormy ways leads to a peaceful end.
2 Be still, my soul, for God will undertake
to guide the future surely as the past.
Your hope, your confidence let nothing shake,
all now mysterious shall be bright at last.
Be still, my soul, life's tempests still obey
the voice that once the waves' wild fury strayed.
3 Be still, my soul, the hour is hastening on
when we shall be for ever in God's peace;
when disappointment, grief, and fear are gone,
love’s joys restored, our strivings shall cease.
Be still, my soul: when change and tears are past,
all safe and blessed we shall meet at last. Languages: English Tune Title: FINLANDIA
Be Still, My Soul
In heavenly love abiding
Author: Anna Laetitia Waring (1823-1910) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #681 (2013) Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6 Topics: Change Lyrics: 1 In heavenly love abiding,
no change my heart shall fear;
and safe is such confiding,
for nothing changes here:
the storm may roar without me,
my heart may low be laid;
but God is round about me,
and can I be dismayed?
2 Wherever he may guide me,
no want shall turn me back;
my Shepherd is beside me,
and nothing can I lack:
his wisdom ever waketh,
his sight is never dim,
he knows the way he taketh,
and I will walk with him.
3 Green pastures are before me,
which yet I have not seen;
bright skies will soon be o'er me,
where darkest clouds have been;
my hope I cannot measure,
my path to life is free;
my Saviour has my treasure,
and he will walk with me. Scripture: Deuteronomy 31:8 Languages: English Tune Title: PENLAN
In heavenly love abiding
When God revealed his gracious name
Author: Watts Hymnal: The Voice of Praise #708 (1873) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: The Change Effected by Grace Lyrics: 1 When God revealed his gracious name,
And changed my mournful state,
My raptures seemed a pleasing dream,
The grace appeared so great.
2 The world beheld the glorious change,
And did thy hand confess;
My tongue broke out in unknown strains,
And sung surprising grace.
3 The Lord can clear the darkest skies,
Can give us day for night;
Make drops of sacred sorrow rise
To rivers of delight.
4 Let those who sow in sadness wait
Till the fair harvest come:
They shall confess their sheaves are great,
And shout the blessings home. Scripture: Psalm 126
When God revealed his gracious name
God Is Speaking
Author: Ken Bible Hymnal: Worship and Song #3025 (2011) Meter: 4.4.3.3.6.6.3.3 Topics: Change; Change Scripture: Job 36:15-17 Languages: English Tune Title: FRÈRE JACQUES
God Is Speaking
Christ Has Changed the World's Direction
Author: Shirley Erena Murray, 1931- Hymnal: Community of Christ Sings #356 (2013) Meter: 8.7.8.7.6.7 Topics: Change First Line: Christ has changed the world's direction! Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:16-19 Languages: English Tune Title: MICHAEL
Christ Has Changed the World's Direction
Through all the changing scenes of life
Author: Nahum Tate (1652-1715); Nicholas Brady (1659-1726) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #812 (2013) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Change Lyrics: 1 Through all the changing scenes of life,
in trouble and in joy,
the praises of my God shall still
my heart and tongue employ.
2 O magnify the Lord with me,
with me exalt his name;
when in distress to him I called,
he to my rescue came.
3 The hosts of God encamp around
the dwellings of the just;
deliverance he affords to all
who on his succour trust.
4 O make but trial of his love,
experience will decide
how blest are they, and only they,
who in his truth confide!
5 Fear him, ye saints, and you will then
have nothing else to fear;
make you his service your delight,
your wants shall be his care.
6 To Father, Son, and Holy Ghost,
the God whom we adore,
be glory, as it was, is now,
and shall be evermore. Scripture: Psalm 34 Languages: English Tune Title: WILTSHIRE
Through all the changing scenes of life
Abide with me; fast falls the eventide
Author: Henry Francis Lyte (1793-1847) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #10 (2013) Meter: 10.10.10.10 Topics: Change 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 Swift to its close ebbs out life's little day;
earth's joys grow dim, its glories pass away;
change and decay in all around I see;
O thou who changest not, abide with me.
3 I need thy presence every passing hour;
what but thy grace can foil the tempter's power?
who like thyself my guide and stay can be?
through cloud and sunshine, O abide with me.
4 I fear no foe with thee at hand to bless;
ills have no weight, and tears no bitterness.
Where is death's sting? Where, grave, thy victory?
I triumph still, if thou abide with me.
5 Hold thou thy 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! Scripture: Psalm 23 Languages: English Tune Title: EVENTIDE
Abide with me; fast falls the eventide
All my hope on God is founded
Author: Joachim Neander (1650-1680); Robert Bridges (1844-1930) Hymnal: Church Hymnary (4th ed.) #192a (2005) Meter: 8.7.8.7.3.3.7 Topics: Change Lyrics: 1 All my hope on God is founded,
all my trust he will renew;
safe through change and chance he guides me,
only good and only true.
God unknown,
he alone
calls my heart to be his own.
2 Human pride and earthly glory,
sword and crown betray God's trust;
though with care and toil we build them,
tower and temple fall to dust.
But God's power,
hour by hour,
is my temple and my tower.
3 God's great goodness lasts for ever,
deep his wisdom passing thought:
splendour, light, and life attend him,
beauty springing out of naught.
Evermore,
from his store
new-born worlds rise and adore.
4 Day by day the mighty Giver
showers gifts on us below;
his desire our souls delight in,
pleasure leads us where we go.
See love stand
at his hand,
joy awaits at his command!
5 Still from earth to God in heaven
sacrifice of praise be done,
high above all praises praising
for the gift of Christ his Son.
Hear Christ call
one and all:
those who follow shall not fall. Scripture: 1 Peter 1:5 Languages: English Tune Title: MICHAEL
All my hope on God is founded
All my hope on God is founded
Author: Joachim Neander (1650-1680); Robert Bridges (1844-1930) Hymnal: Church Hymnary (4th ed.) #192b (2005) Meter: 8.7.8.7.3.3.7 Topics: Change Lyrics: 1 All my hope on God is founded,
all my trust he will renew;
safe through change and chance he guides me,
only good and only true.
God unknown,
he alone
calls my heart to be his own.
2 Human pride and earthly glory,
sword and crown betray God's trust;
though with care and toil we build them,
tower and temple fall to dust.
But God's power,
hour by hour,
is my temple and my tower.
3 God's great goodness lasts for ever,
deep his wisdom, passing thought:
splendour, light, and life attend him,
beauty springing out of naught.
Evermore,
from his store
new-born worlds rise and adore.
4 Day by day the mighty Giver
showers gifts on us below;
his desire our souls delight in,
pleasure leads us where we go.
See love stand
at his hand,
joy awaits at his command!
5 Still from earth to God in heaven
sacrifice of praise be done,
high above all praises praising
for the gift of Christ his Son.
Hear Christ call
one and all:
those who follow shall not fall. Scripture: 1 Peter 1:5 Languages: English Tune Title: GROESWEN
All my hope on God is founded
All my hope on God is founded
Author: Joachim Neander (1650-1680); Robert Bridges (1844-1930) Hymnal: Hymns of Glory, Songs of Praise #192a (2008) Meter: 8.7.8.7.3.3.7 Topics: Change Lyrics: 1 All my hope on God is founded;
all my trust he will renew;
safe through change and chance he guides me,
only good and only true:
God unknown,
he alone
calls my heart to be his own.
2 Human pride and earthly glory,
sword and crown betray God's trust;
though with care and toil we build them,
tower and temple fall to dust.
But God's power,
hour by hour,
is my temple and my tower.
3 God's great goodness lasts for ever,
deep his wisdom, passing thought;
splendour, light and life attend him,
beauty springing out of naught.
Evermore
from his store
new-born worlds rise and adore.
4 Day by day the mighty Giver
showers gifts on us below;
his desire our souls delight in,
pleasure leads us where we go.
See love stand
at his hand,
joy awaits at his command!
5 Still from earth to God in heaven
sacrifice of praise be done,
high above all praises praising
for the gift of Christ his Son.
Hear Christ call
one and all:
those who follow shall not fall. Scripture: 1 Peter 1:5 Languages: English Tune Title: MICHAEL
All my hope on God is founded
All my hope on God is founded
Author: Robert Bridges (1844-1930); Joachim Neander (1650-1680) Hymnal: Hymns of Glory, Songs of Praise #192b (2008) Meter: 8.7.8.7.3.3.7 Topics: Change Lyrics: 1 All my hope on God is founded;
all my trust he will renew;
safe through change and chance he guides me,
only good and only true:
God unknown,
he alone
calls my heart to be his own.
2 Human pride and earthly glory,
sword and crown betray God's trust;
though with care and toil we build them,
tower and temple fall to dust.
But God's power,
hour by hour,
is my temple and my tower.
3 God's great goodness lasts for ever,
deep his wisdom, passing thought;
splendour, light and life attend him,
beauty springing out of naught.
Evermore
from his store
new-born worlds rise and adore.
4 Day by day the mighty Giver
showers gifts on us below;
his desire our souls delight in,
pleasure leads us where we go.
See love stand
at his hand,
joy awaits at his command!
5 Still from earth to God in heaven
sacrifice of praise be done,
high above all praises praising
for the gift of Christ his Son.
Hear Christ call
one and all:
those who follow shall not fall. Scripture: 1 Peter 1:5 Languages: English Tune Title: GROESWEN
All my hope on God is founded
Growth in grace
Author: Asahel Nettleton Hymnal: Laudes Domini #215 (1890) Topics: Heart Change of; Heart Change of First Line: Come, Holy Ghost, my soul inspire Lyrics: 1 Come, Holy Ghost, my soul inspire;
This one great gift impart
What most I need, and most desire,
An humble, holy heart.
2 Bear witness I am born again,
My many sins forgiven:
Nor let a gloomy doubt remain
To cloud my hope of heaven.
3 More of myself grant I may know,
From sin's deceit be free;
In all the Christian graces grow,
And live alone to thee. Languages: English
Growth in grace
Giver of Grace
Author: Joseph Hart Hymnal: Laudes Domini #216 (1890) Topics: Heart Change of; Heart Change of First Line: Come, Holy Spirit, come! Lyrics: 1 Come, Holy Spirit, come!
Let thy bright beams arise;
Dispel the sorrow from our minds,
The darkness from our eyes.
2 Convince us of our sin;
Then lead to Jesus' blood,
And to our wondering view reveal
The mercies of our God.
3 Revive our drooping faith,
Our doubts and fears remove,
And kindle in our breasts the flame
Of never-dying love.
4 'Tis thine to cleanse the heart,
To sanctify the soul,
To pour fresh life in every part,
And new-create the whole.
5 Come, Holy Spirit, come;
Our minds from bondage free;
Then shall we know, and praise, and love,
The Father, Son, and thee.
Languages: English Tune Title: HAYDN
Giver of Grace
"The Spirit searcheth"
Author: Thomas B. Pollock Hymnal: Laudes Domini #217 (1890) Topics: Heart Change of; Heart Change of First Line: Spirit of the Only Wise Lyrics: 1 Spirit of the Only Wise,
Thou in whom all knowledge lies,
Reading all with searching eyes
Hear us, Holy Spirit.
2 Comforter, to whom we owe
All that we rejoice to know
Of our Saviour's work below,
Hear us, Holy Spirit.
3 Spirit, whom our failings grieve,
Whom the world will not receive,
Who dost help us to believe,
Hear us, Holy Spirit.
4 Spirit, guarding us from ill,
Bend aright our stubborn will;
Though we grieve thee, patient still
Hear us, Holy Spirit.
5 Thou whose grace the Church doth fill,
Showing her God's perfect will,
Making Jesus present still;
Hear us, Holy Spirit. Languages: English Tune Title: MAYENT
"The Spirit searcheth"
Invocation
Author: Isaac Watts Hymnal: Laudes Domini #218 (1890) Topics: Heart Change of; Heart Change of First Line: Come, Holy Spirit, heavenly Dove! Lyrics: 1 Come, Holy Spirit, heavenly Dove!
With all thy quickening powers,
Kindle a flame of sacred love
In these cold hearts of ours.
2 Look! how we grovel here below,
Fond of these trifling toys!
Our souls can neither fly nor go
To reach eternal joys.
3 In vain we tune our formal songs;
In vain we strive to rise;
Hosannas languish on our tongues,
And our devotion dies.
4 Dear Lord, and shall we ever live
At this poor dying rate
Our love so faint, so cold to thee,
And thine to us so great?
5 Come, Holy Spirit, heavenly Dove!
With all thy quickening powers;
Come, shed abroad a Saviour's love,
And that shall kindle ours. Languages: English Tune Title: STEPHENS
Invocation
"Hear us"
Author: Thomas B. Pollock Hymnal: Laudes Domini #219 (1890) Topics: Heart Change of; Heart Change of First Line: Spirit blest, who art adored Lyrics: 1 Spirit blest, who art adored
With the Father and the Word,
One eternal God and Lord:
Hear us, Holy Spirit.
2 Holy Spirit, heavenly Dove,
Dew descending from above,
Breath of life, and fire of love;
Hear us, Holy Spirit.
3 Source of strength and knowledge clear,
Wisdom, godliness sincere,
Understanding, counsel, fear;
Hear us, Holy Spirit.
4 Source of meekness, love, and peace,
Patience, pureness, faith's increase,
Hope and joy that cannot cease;
Hear us, Holy Spirit.
5 Spirit guiding us aright,
Spirit making darkness light,
Spirit of resistless night;
Hear us, Holy Spirit.
6 Thou, whom Jesus from his throne
Gave to cheer and help his own,
That they might not be alone;
Hear us, Holy Spirit.
7 Come to raise us when we fall,
And, when snares our souls enthrall,
Lead us back with gentle call;
Hear us, Holy Spirit.
8 Keep us in the narrow way,
Warn us when we go astray,
Plead within us when we pray;
Hear us, Holy Spirit.
9 Holy, loving, as thou art,
Come, and live within our heart,
Never from us to depart;
Hear us, Holy Spirit. Languages: English Tune Title: SUSIMAME
"Hear us"
Utter helplessness
Author: Isaac Watts Hymnal: Laudes Domini #220 (1890) Topics: Heart Change of; Heart Change of First Line: Not all the outward forms on earth Lyrics: 1 Nor all the outward forms on earth,
Nor rites that God has given,
Nor will of man, nor blood, nor birth,
Can raise a soul to heaven.
2 The sovereign will of God alone
Creates us heirs of grace;
Born is the image of his Son,
A new, peculiar race.
3 The Spirit, like some heavenly wind,
Breathes on the sons of flesh,
New-models all the carnal mind,
And forms the man afresh.
4 Our quickened souls awake and rise
From the long sleep of death;
On heavenly things we fix our eyes,
And praise employs our breath.
Languages: English Tune Title: HUMMEL
Utter helplessness
The Soul ruined
Author: Isaac Watts Hymnal: Laudes Domini #221 (1890) Topics: Heart Change of; Heart Change of First Line: How sad our state by nature is! Lyrics: 1 How sad our state by nature is!
Our sin how deep it stains!
And Satan holds our captive minds
Fast in his slavish chains.
2 But there's a voice of sovereign grace,
Sounds from the sacred word;
"Ho! ye despairing sinners, come,
And trust a pardoning Lord."
3 My soul obeys the almighty call,
And runs to this relief;
I would believe thy promise, Lord;
Oh, help my unbelief!
4 A guilty, weak, and helpless worm,
On thy kind arms I fall;
Be thou my Strength and Righteousness,
My Saviour and my All. Languages: English
The Soul ruined
The Father
Author: Thomas Binney Hymnal: Laudes Domini #240 (1890) Topics: Heart Change of; Heart Change of First Line: Eternal Light! eternal Light! Lyrics: 1 Eternal Light! eternal Light!
How pure the soul must be,
When, placed within thy searching sight,
It shrinks not, but, with calm delight
Can live, and look on thee!
2 The spirits that surround thy throne,
May bear the burning bliss;
But that is surely theirs alone,
Since they have never, never known
A fallen world like this.
3 There is a way for man to rise
To that sublime abode:
An offering and a sacrifice,
A Holy Spirit's energies,
An advocate with God.
4 These, these prepare us for the sight
Of holiness above:
The sons of ignorance and night
May dwell in the eternal Light,
Through the eternal Love! Languages: English Tune Title: NAUMANN
The Father
The Son
Author: C. E. May Hymnal: Laudes Domini #241 (1890) Topics: Heart Change of; Heart Change of First Line: O Saviour, where shall guilty man Lyrics: 1 O Saviour, where shall guilty man
Find rest except in thee?
Thine was the warfare with his foe,
The cross of pain, the cup of woe,
And thine the victory.
2 How came the everlasting Son,
The Lord of life, to die?
Why didst thou meet the tempter's power,
Why, Jesus, in thy dying hour,
Endure such agony?
3 To save us by thy precious blood,
To make us one in thee,
That ours might be thy perfect life,
Thy thorny crown, thy cross, thy strife,
And ours the victory.
4 Oh, make us worthy, gracious Lord,
Of all thy love to be;
To thy blest will our wills incline,
That unto death we may be thine,
And ever live in thee. Languages: English
The Son
The Holy Ghost
Author: Edward Caswall Hymnal: Laudes Domini #242 (1890) Topics: Heart Change of; Heart Change of First Line: Come, thou who dost the soul endue Lyrics: 1 Come, thou who dost the soul endue
With sevenfold gifts of grace;
Come, thou who dost the world renew,
Author of peace, consoler true,
Spirit of holiness.
2 Thou didst the gospel-trumpet sound
O'er all the world afar;
And summon from their sleep profound
The dead, who lay in darkness round,
To hail the Morning Star.
3 Thine be all praise for evermore,
From all salvation's heirs;
Thy goodness, truth, and love, and power,
Let all created worlds adore
In holy hymns and prayers.
4 O thou, who teachest us to place
In thee our hope and trust,
The stains of former guilt efface,
Confirm the innocent in grace,
And glorify the just. Languages: English
The Holy Ghost
"None other name"
Author: Horatius Bonar Hymnal: Laudes Domini #243 (1890) Topics: Heart Change of; Heart Change of First Line: I lay my sins on Jesus Lyrics: 1 I lay my sins on Jesus,
The spotless Lamb of God;
He bears them all, and frees us
From the accursed load;
I bring my guilt to Jesus,
To wash my crimson stains
White in his blood most precious,
Till not a stain remains.
2 I lay my wants on Jesus;
All fullness dwells in him;
He healeth my diseases,
He doth my soul redeem:
I lay my griefs on Jesus,
My burdens and my cares;
He from them all releases,
He all my sorrows shares.
3 I long to be like Jesus,
Meek, loving, lowly, mild;
I long to be like Jesus,
The Father's holy child,
I long to be with Jesus,
Amid the heavenly throng;
To sing with saints his praises,
And learn the angels' song. Languages: English Tune Title: LUX MUNDI
"None other name"
"I need thee"
Author: Frederick Whitfield Hymnal: Laudes Domini #244 (1890) Topics: Heart Change of; Heart Change of First Line: I need thee, precious Jesus! Lyrics: 1 I need thee, precious Jesus!
For I am full of sin;
My soul is dark and guilty,
My heart is dead within;
I need the cleansing fountain,
Where I can always flee,
The blood of Christ most precious,
The sinner's perfect plea.
2 I need thee, blessed Jesus!
For I am very poor;
A stranger and a pilgrim,
I have no earthly store;
I need the love of Jesus
To cheer me on my way,
To guide my doubting footsteps,
To be my strength and stay.
3 I need thee, blessed Jesus!
And hope to see thee soon,
Encircled with the rainbow,
And seated on thy throne:
There, with thy blood-bought children,
My joy shall ever be
To sing thy praise, Lord Jesus,
To gaze, my Lord, on thee! Languages: English
"I need thee"
God Is Here
Author: Fred Pratt Green; Henrietta Ten Harmsel Hymnal: Lift Up Your Hearts #246 (2013) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Topics: Change First Line: God is here! As we, your 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 your 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 Word 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 celebration,
all we have to give, receive;
we who cannot live without you,
we adore you! We believe.
*5 In this time of celebration
we would offer special praise.
As we think of past and future,
vow anew to walk your ways.
Times of triumph, times of failure
still this song keeps ringing through:
Lord, your works cannot be numbered,
**Lord, our church belongs to you.
* Optional stanza for a church anniversary
** Can substitute name of church here
Scripture: Exodus 33:14 Languages: English Tune Title: NETTLETON
God Is Here
With Praises and Thanksgiving
Author: Douglas LaTell Rights Hymnal: Moravian Book of Worship #309 (1995) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Topics: Change of Year; Christian year--Change of year Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-19 Languages: English Tune Title: AURELIA
With Praises and Thanksgiving
At Your Feet, Our God and Father
Author: James D. Burns Hymnal: Moravian Book of Worship #310 (1995) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Topics: Change of Year; Christian year--Change of year Lyrics: 1 At your feet, our God and Father,
who has blessed us all our days,
we with grateful hearts would gather
to begin the year with praise -
praise for light so brightly shining
on our steps from heav'n above,
praise for mercies daily twining
round us golden cords of love.
2 Jesus, for your love most tender
on the cross for sinners shown,
we would praise you and surrender
all our hearts to be your own:
with so blessed a friend provided,
we upon our way would go,
sure of being safely guided,
guarded well from ev'ry foe.
3 Ev'ry day will be the brighter
when your gracious face we view;
ev'ry burden will be lighter
when we know it comes from you.
Spread your love's broad banner o'er us;
give us strength to serve and wait,
till the glory breaks before us
through the city's open gate.
Scripture: Song of Solomon 2:4 Languages: English Tune Title: DULCE CARMEN
At Your Feet, Our God and Father
Lord Jesus, ' Mid Your Flock Appear
Author: John Swertner Hymnal: Moravian Book of Worship #311 (1995) Topics: Change of Year; Christian year--Change of year First Line: Lord Jesus, 'mid your flock appear Lyrics: Lord Jesus, ‘mid your flock appear;
your ransomed congregation bless;
we meet to close another year;
accept the thanks our hearts express.
We are not able to record
the countless favors we have known;
they show that we, most gracious Lord,
‘mid all our sins remain your own. Scripture: Psalm 111 Languages: English Tune Title: PILGRIMAGE
Lord Jesus, ' Mid Your Flock Appear
"A clean heart"
Author: Charles Wesley Hymnal: Laudes Domini #323 (1890) Topics: Heart Change of; Heart Change of First Line: Oh, for a heart to praise my God Lyrics: 1 Oh, for a heart to praise my God,
A heart from sin set free;
A heart that always feels thy blood
So freely shed for me!
2 A heart resigned, submissive, meek,
My dear Redeemer's throne;
Where only Christ is heard to speak,
Where Jesus reigns alone!
3 Oh, for a lowly, contrite heart,
Believing, true, and clean!
Which neither life nor death can part
From him that dwells within.
4 A heart in every thought renewed,
And filled with love divine;
Perfect, and right, and pure, and good;
An image, Lord! of thine.
5 Thy nature, gracious Lord, impart;
Come quickly from above;
Write thy new name upon my heart,
Thy new, best name of Love. Languages: English Tune Title: FARRANT
"A clean heart"
Love divine, all love excelling
Hymnal: Book of Worship (Rev. ed.) #350 (1870) Topics: Change of Heart Lyrics: 1 Love divine, all love 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 Breathe, oh, breathe Thy loving spirit
Into every troubled breast!
Let us all in Thee inherit,
Let us find Thy promised rest.
Take away the love of sinning,
Alpha and Omega be;
End of faith, as its beginning,
Set our hearts at liberty.
3 Come, Almighty to deliver,
Let us all Thy life receive;
Graciously return, and never,
Never more Thy temples leave!
Thee we would be always blessing,
Serve Thee as Thy hosts above;
Pray, and praise Thee without ceasing,
Glory in Thy precious love.
4 Finish then Thy new creation,
Pure, unspotted may we be;
Let us see Thy great salvation
Perfectly restored in Thee!
Change from glory into glory,
Till in heaven we take our place,
Till we cast our crowns before Thee,
Lost in wonder, love, and praise. Languages: English
Love divine, all love excelling
Christ has risen while earth slumbers
Author: John L. Bell (b. 1949); Graham Maule (b. 1958) Hymnal: Church Hymnary (4th ed.) #430 (2005) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Topics: Change Scripture: Acts 9:3-6 Languages: English Tune Title: TRANSFORMATION
Christ has risen while earth slumbers
Christ has risen while earth slumbers
Author: Graham Maule (b. 1958); John L. Bell (b. 1949) Hymnal: Hymns of Glory, Songs of Praise #430 (2008) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Topics: Change Scripture: Acts 9:3-6 Languages: English Tune Title: TRANSFORMATION
Christ has risen while earth slumbers
God is here! As we his people
Author: Fred Pratt Green (1903-2000) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #445 (2013) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Topics: Change Lyrics: 1 God is here! As we his 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 his 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! Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:27-31 Languages: English Tune Title: EVERTON
God is here! As we his people
Abide With Me
Author: Henry F. Lyte Hymnal: Lift Up Your Hearts #466 (2013) Meter: 10.10.10.10 Topics: Change First Line: Abide with me: fast falls the eventide 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 Swift to its close ebbs out life's little day;
earth's joys grow dim, its glories pass away.
Change and decay in all around I see.
O thou who changest not, abide with me.
3 I need thy presence every passing hour.
What but thy grace can foil the tempter's power?
Who like thyself my guide and stay can be?
Through cloud and sunshine, O abide with me.
4 I fear no foe with thee at hand to bless,
ills have no weight, and tears no bitterness.
Where is death's sting? Where, grave, thy victory?
I triumph still, if thou abide with me.
5 Hold thou thy 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. Scripture: Job 14:1 Languages: English Tune Title: EVENTIDE
Abide With Me
Abide with me: fast falls the eventide
Author: Henry Francis Lyte (1793-1847) Hymnal: Church Hymnary (4th ed.) #580 (2005) Meter: 10.10.10.10 Topics: Change 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 Swift to its close ebbs out life's little day;
earth's joys grow dim, its glories pass away;
change and decay in all around I see:
O thou who changest not, abide with me.
3 I need thy presence every passing hour;
what but thy grace can foil the tempter's power?
Who like thyself my guide and stay can be?
Through cloud and sunshine, Lord, abide with me.
4 I fear no foe with thee at hand to bless;
ills have no weight, and tears no bitterness:
where is death's sting? where, grave, thy victory?
I triumph still if thou abide with me.
5 Hold thou thy 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. Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13 Languages: English Tune Title: EVENTIDE
Abide with me: fast falls the eventide
Abide with me: fast falls the eventide
Author: Henry Francis Lyte (1793-1847) Hymnal: Hymns of Glory, Songs of Praise #580 (2008) Meter: 10.10.10.10 Topics: Change 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 Swift to its close ebbs out life's little day;
earth's joys grow dim, its glories pass away;
change and decay in all around I see:
O thou who changest not, abide with me.
3 I need thy presence every passing hour;
what but thy grace can foil the tempter's power?
Who, like thyself my guide and stay can be?
Through cloud and sunshine, Lord, abide with me.
4 I fear no foe with thee at hand to bless;
ills have no weight, and tears no bitterness:
where is death's sting? where, grave, thy victory?
I triumph still if thou abide with me.
5 Hold thou thy 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. Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13 Languages: English Tune Title: EVENTIDE
Abide with me: fast falls the eventide
All my hope on God is founded
Author: Robert Seymour Bridges (1844-1930); Joachim Neander (1650-1680) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #584 (2013) Meter: 8.7.8.7.3.3.7 Topics: Change Lyrics: 1 All my hope on God is founded;
he doth still my trust renew.
Me through change and chance he guideth,
only good and only true.
God unknown,
he alone
calls my heart to be his own.
2 Human pride and earthly glory,
sword and crown betray his trust;
what with care and toil he buildeth,
tower and temple, fall to dust.
But God's power,
hour by hour,
is my temple and my tower.
3 God's great goodness aye endureth,
deep his wisdom, passing thought:
splendour, light, and life attend him,
beauty springeth out of naught.
Evermore
from his store
new-born worlds rise and adore.
4 Daily doth th' Almighty giver
bounteous gifts on us bestow;
his desire our soul delighteth,
pleasure leads us where we go.
Love doth stand
at his hand;
joy doth wait on his command.
5 Still from earth to God eternal
sacrifice of praise be done,
high above all praises praising
for the gift of Christ his Son.
Christ doth call
one and all:
ye who follow shall not fall. Scripture: Daniel 4:28-32 Languages: English Tune Title: MICHAEL
All my hope on God is founded
God is our strength and refuge
Author: Richard Bewes (b. 1934) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #645 (2013) Meter: 7.7.7.5.7.7.11 Topics: Change Lyrics: 1 God is our strength and refuge,
our present help in trouble;
and we therefore will not fear,
though the earth should change!
Though mountains shake and tremble,
though swirling floods are raging,
God the Lord of hosts
is with us evermore!
2 There is a flowing river,
within God's holy city;
God is in the midst of her —
she shall not be moved!
God's help is swiftly given,
thrones vanish at his presence —
God the Lord of hosts
is with us evermore!
3 Come, see the works of our maker,
learn of his deeds all-powerful:
wars will cease across the world
when he shatters the spear!
Be still and know your creator,
uplift him in the nations —
God the Lord of hosts
is with us evermore! Scripture: Psalm 46 Languages: English Tune Title: DAMBUSTERS' MARCH
God is our strength and refuge
All My Hope on God Is Founded
Author: Joachim Neander; Robert Bridges Hymnal: Voices United #655 (1996) Meter: 8.7.8.7.3.3.7 Topics: Change Lyrics: 1 All my hope on God is founded;
who doth still my trust renew:
I through change and chance am guided,
only good and only true.
God unknown,
God alone
calls my heart eternally home.
2 Human pride and earthly glory,
sword and crown, betray our trust;
what with care and toil is built up,
tower and temple, fall to dust.
But God's power,
hour by hour,
is my temple and my tower.
3 Daily doth the almighty giver
bounteous gifts on us bestow.
God's desire our soul delighteth,
pleasure leads us where we go.
Love doth stand
hand in hand;
joy doth wait on God's command.
4 God's great goodness eye endureth,
deepest wisdom, passing thought:
splendour, light and life attending,
beauty springeth out of naught.
Evermore
from God's store
new-born worlds rise and adore. Tune Title: MICHAEL
All My Hope on God Is Founded
A race on earth, a race we run
Author: James Montgomery Hymnal: Sacred Poems and Hymns #147 (1854) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Change and progression Lyrics:
A race on earth, a race we run,
And bold a prize in view,
More bright than if we chased the sun
Through heaven's eternal blue.
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Changes we prove, and vanish soon,--
Changes from youth to age,--
Transient as those that shape the moon
On her brief pilgrimage.
Like constellations on their way,
That meet the morning light,
We travel up to higher day,
We pass through deeper night.
Their tasks the heavenly hosts fulfil,
Ere long to shine their last;
We, if we do our Father's will,
Shall shine when they are past.
Knit like the social stars in love,
Fair as the moon, and clear
As yonder sun, enthroned above,
Christians through life appear,
Languages: English
A race on earth, a race we run
The Spring Has Come
Author: Shirley Erena Murray Hymnal: Voices United #187 (1996) Meter: Irregular Topics: Change; Seasons Changing Lyrics: 1 The spring has come
let all the church be part of it!
The world has changed,
and God is at the heart of it!
New light, new day,
new colour after winter grey.
New light, new day,
the spring has come,
let all the church be part of it!
2 The sun is warm,
let all God's children play in it!
The world expands,
let's spread the Gospel way in it!
New leaf, new thrust,
new greening for the love of Christ.
New leaf, new thrust,
the sun is warm,
let all God's children play in it!
3 The spring has come,
new people are the flowers of it.
Through wind and rain,
new life is in the showers of it.
New bud, new shoot,
new hope will bear the Spirit's fruit.
New bud, new shoot,
the spring has come,
new people are the flowers of it! Tune Title: VERVACITY
The Spring Has Come
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