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Thou, who at thy first eucharist didst pray
Author: William Henry Turton, 1856-1938 Hymnal: The Book of Praise #559 (1997) Meter: 10.10.10.10.10.10 Topics: Sacraments and Ordinances Communion Lyrics: 1 Lord, who at thy first eucharist didst pray
that all thy church might be forever one,
grant us at every eucharist to say
with longing heart and soul, thy will be done.
Oh may we all one bread, one body be,
through this blest sacrament of unity.
2 For all thy church, O Lord, we intercede;
make thou our sad divisions soon to cease;
draw us the nearer each to each, we plead,
by drawing all to thee, O Prince of Peace;
thus may we all one bread, one body be,
through this blest sacrament of unity.
3 So, Lord, at length when sacraments shall cease,
may we be one with all thy church above,
one with thy saints in one unbroken peace,
one with thy saints in one unbounded love;
more blessed still in peace and love to be
one with the Trinity in unity. Scripture: John 17:11 Languages: English Tune Title: SONG I
Thou, who at thy first eucharist didst pray
I, the Lord of sea and sky
Author: Daniel L. Schutte, 1947- Hymnal: The Book of Praise #592 (1997) Topics: Sacraments and Ordinances Ordination / Commissioning First Line: I, the Lord of sea and sky, I have heard my people cry Refrain First Line: Here I am, Lord, Is it I, Lord? Scripture: Exodus 3:7-12 Languages: English Tune Title: HERE I AM, LORD
I, the Lord of sea and sky
May God's love be fixed above you
Author: John A. Dalles, 1954- Hymnal: The Book of Praise #582 (1997) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Topics: Sacraments and Ordinances Ordination / Commissioning Scripture: John 14:27 Languages: English Tune Title: TANTUM ERGO
May God's love be fixed above you
You are called to tell the story
Author: Ruth Duck, 1947- Hymnal: The Book of Praise #583 (1997) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Topics: Sacraments and Ordinances Ordination / Commissioning Languages: English Tune Title: LARKIN
You are called to tell the story
Christ, you call us all to service
Author: Joy F. Patterson, 1931- Hymnal: The Book of Praise #585 (1997) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Topics: Sacraments and Ordinances Ordination / Commissioning Lyrics: 1 Christ, you call us all to service,
call us all who follow you;
plant in us a deep commitment
all your work and will to do.
Fire a passion for your justice,
in us kindle love of peace;
help us heal the broken-hearted;
to the captive bring release.
2 Teach us how to work together,
brother, sister, side by side,
equal partners in the struggle,
in the cause of truth allied.
To each one some gift is given–
man or woman, young or old;
help us use each skill and talent,
your great purpose to unfold.
3 Let us be a servant people,
reconciling, ending strife,
seeking ways more just of sharing
and of ordering human life.
Fill us with a glowing vision
of this world as it should be;
send us forth to change that vision
into blest reality. Scripture: Luke 4:18-19 Languages: English Tune Title: IN BABILONE
Christ, you call us all to service
You have put on Christ
Hymnal: The Book of Praise #586 (1997) Meter: 5.7.8 Topics: Sacraments and Ordinances Ordination / Commissioning Scripture: Galatians 3:27 Languages: English Tune Title: YOU HAVE PUT ON CHRIST
You have put on Christ
Hallelujah
Hymnal: The Book of Praise #591 (1997) Meter: Irregular Topics: Sacraments and Ordinances Ordination / Commissioning First Line: Hallelujah, hallelujah Lyrics: Hallelujah, hallelujah,
hallelujah, hallelujah! Languages: English Tune Title: HALLELUJAH (ZIMBABWE)
Hallelujah
Glory be to the Father
Hymnal: The Book of Praise #594 (1997) Meter: 6.4.6.8.7.4 Topics: Sacraments and Ordinances Ordination / Commissioning Lyrics: Glory be to the Father,
and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost.
As it was in the beginning,
is now, and ever shall be,
world without end. Amen, amen.
Languages: English Tune Title: GLORIA PATRI (GREATOREX)
Glory be to the Father
Draw us in the Spirit's tether
Author: Percy Dearmer 1867-1936 Hymnal: The Book of Praise #531 (1997) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Topics: Sacraments and Ordinances Communion Scripture: Matthew 18:20 Languages: English Tune Title: UNION SEMINARY
Draw us in the Spirit's tether
Now let us from this table rise
Author: Fred Kaan, 1929- Hymnal: The Book of Praise #556 (1997) Topics: Sacraments and Ordinances Communion Lyrics: 1 Now let us from this table rise
renewed in body, mind and soul;
with Christ we die and live again,
whose selfless love has made us whole.
2 With minds alert, upheld by grace,
to spread the Word in speech and deed,
we follow in the steps of Christ,
at one with all in hope and need.
3 To fill each human house with love,
it is the sacrament of care;
the work that Christ began to do
we humbly pledge ourselves to share.
4 Then give us grace, companion-God,
to choose again the pilgrim way,
and help us to accept with joy
the challenge of tomorrow's day. Scripture: Romans 6:1-11 Languages: English Tune Title: SOLUTHURN
Now let us from this table rise
I bind unto myself today
Author: St. Patrick of Ireland, 372-466; Cecil Frances Alexander, 1818-1895 Hymnal: The Book of Praise #576 (1997) Meter: Irregular Topics: Sacraments and Ordinances Profession of Faith Lyrics: 1 I bind unto myself today
the strong name of the Trinity,
by invocation of the same,
the Three-in-One, and One-in-Three.
2 I bind today to me forever
by power of faith, Christ's incarnation–
his baptism in the Jordan river,
his death on Cross for my salvation;
his bursting from the spiced tomb,
his riding up the heavenly way,
his coming at the day of doom
I bind unto myself today.
3 I bind unto myself today
the virtues of the star-lit heaven,
the glorious sun's life-giving ray,
the whiteness of the moon at even,
the flashing of the lightning free,
the whirling wind's tempestuous shocks,
the stable earth, the deep salt sea
around the old eternal rocks.
4 I bind unto myself today
the power of God to hold and lead,
God's eye to watch, God's might to stay,
God's ear to hearken to my need,
the wisdom of my God to teach,
God's hand to guide, God's shield to ward;
the word of God to give me speech,
the heavenly host to be my guard.
5 Christ be with me, Christ within me,
Christ behind me, Christ before me,
Christ beside me, Christ to win me,
Christ to comfort and restore me.
Christ beneath me, Christ above me,
Christ in quiet, Christ in danger,
Christ in hearts of all that love me,
Christ in mouth of friend and stranger.
6 I bind unto myself the name,
the strong name of the Trinity,
by invocation of the same,
the Three-in-One, and One-in-Three,
of whom all nature hath creation,
eternal Father, Spirit, Word.
Praise to the Lord of my salvation;
salvation is of Christ the Lord! Languages: English Tune Title: ST. PATRICK, DIERDRE
I bind unto myself today
Pour out your Spirit from on high
Author: James Montgomery, 1771-1854 Hymnal: The Book of Praise #581 (1997) Topics: Sacraments and Ordinances Ordination / Commissioning Lyrics: 1 Pour out your Spirit from on high;
Lord, your assembled servants bless;
graces and gifts to each supply,
and clothe your priests with righteousness.
2 All wisdom, zeal and faith impart,
and strength, with meekness from above,
to bear your people in our heart,
and love each soul with faithful love.
3 To watch and pray and never faint;
by day and night strict guard to keep;
to warn and cheer both sinner, saint,
nourish your lambs and feed your sheep.
4 Then, when our work is finished here,
in humble hope our charge resign:
when the good Shepherd shall appear,
in you we rest, O Love divine.
Scripture: Matthew 26:41 Languages: English Tune Title: MELCOMBE
Pour out your Spirit from on high
Give me the faith
Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788 Hymnal: The Book of Praise #584 (1997) Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8 Topics: Sacraments and Ordinances Ordination / Commissioning First Line: Give me the faith which can remove Lyrics: 1 Give me the faith which can remove
and sink the mountain to a plain;
give me the childlike praying love,
which longs to build thy house again;
thy love, let it my heart o'er-power,
and all my simple soul devour.
2 I would the precious time redeem,
and longer live for this alone,
to spend and to be spent for them
who have not yet my Saviour known;
fully on these my mission prove,
and only breathe, to breathe thy love.
3 My talents, gifts and graces, Lord,
into thy blessed hands receive,
and let me live to preach thy word,
and let me to thy glory live;
my every sacred moment spend
in publishing the sinner's Friend.
4 Enlarge, inflame and fill my heart
with boundless charity divine,
so shall I all my strength exert,
and love them with a zeal like thine,
and lead them to thy open side,
the sheep for whom the Shepherd died. Scripture: Psalm 69:9 Languages: English Tune Title: COLCHESTER
Give me the faith
Called as partners in Christ's service
Author: Jane Parker Huber, 1926- Hymnal: The Book of Praise #587 (1997) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Topics: Sacraments and Ordinances Ordination / Commissioning Scripture: John 12:26 Languages: English Tune Title: BEECHER
Called as partners in Christ's service
A prophet-woman broke a jar
Author: Brian A. Wren, 1936- Hymnal: The Book of Praise #588 (1997) Topics: Sacraments and Ordinances Ordination / Commissioning Lyrics: 1 A prophet-woman broke a jar
by Love’s divine appointing.
With rare perfume she filled the room,
presiding and anointing.
A prophet-woman broke a jar,
the sneers of scorn defying.
With rare perfume she filled the room,
preparing Christ for dying.
2 A faithful woman left a tomb
by Love’s divine commission.
She saw, she heard, she preached the Word,
arising from submission.
A faithful woman left a tomb,
with resurrection gospel;
she saw, she heard, she preached the Word,
apostle to apostles.
3 Though woman-wisdom, woman-truth,
for centuries were hidden,
unsung, unwritten and unheard,
derided and forbidden,
the Spirit’s breath, the Spirit’s fire,
on free and slave descending,
can tumble our dividing walls,
our shame and sadness mending.
4 The Spirit knows, the Spirit calls,
by Love’s divine ordaining,
the friends we need, to serve and lead,
their powers and gifts unchaining.
The Spirit knows, the Spirit calls,
from women, men and children,
the friends we need, to serve and lead.
Rejoice, and make them welcome! Scripture: Matthew 26:6-13 Languages: English Tune Title: MEGERRAN
A prophet-woman broke a jar
God the Spirit, Guide and Guardian
Author: Carl P. Daw, Jr., 1944 Hymnal: The Book of Praise #589 (1997) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Topics: Sacraments and Ordinances Ordination / Commissioning Lyrics: 1 God the Spirit, Guide and Guardian,
wind-sped flame and hovering dove,
breath of life and voice of prophets,
sign of blessing, power of love:
give to those who lead your people
fresh anointing of your grace;
send them forth as bold apostles
to your Church in every place.
2 Christ our Saviour, Sovereign, Shepherd,
Word made flesh, Love crucified,
teacher, healer, suffering Servant,
friend of sinners, foe of pride:
in your tending may all pastors*
learn and live a Shepherd’s care:
grant them courage and compassion
shown through word and deed and prayer.
3 Great Creator, Life-bestower,
Truth beyond all thought’s recall,
fount of wisdom, womb of mercy,
giving and forgiving all:
as you know our strength and weakness,
so may those the Church exalts
oversee its life steadfastly
yet not overlook its faults.
4 Triune God, mysterious Being,
undivided and diverse,
deeper than our minds can fathom,
greater than our creeds rehearse:
help us in our varied callings
your full image to proclaim,
that our ministries uniting
may give glory to your Name.
*Note: teachers, etc. Scripture: Ephesians 4:4-16 Languages: English Tune Title: BETHANY (SMART)
God the Spirit, Guide and Guardian
We have this ministry
Author: Jim Strathdee, 1941- Hymnal: The Book of Praise #590 (1997) Meter: 13.12.14.13.13 Topics: Sacraments and Ordinances Ordination / Commissioning First Line: We have this ministry and we are not discouraged Scripture: Matthew 11:29 Languages: English Tune Title: MINISTRY
We have this ministry
As a chalice cast of gold
Author: Thomas H. Troeger, 1945- Hymnal: The Book of Praise #593 (1997) Meter: 7.7.7.7.7 Topics: Sacraments and Ordinances Ordination / Commissioning Scripture: Amos 5:21-24 Languages: English Tune Title: REBEKAH
As a chalice cast of gold
At the dawning of creation
Author: David Fox, 1956- Hymnal: The Book of Praise #512 (1997) Meter: 8.7.8.7 Topics: Sacraments and Ordinances Baptism Scripture: Genesis 1:1-10 Languages: English Tune Title: SHIPSTON
At the dawning of creation
Jesus, we are gathered (Jesu, tawa pano)
Author: Patrick Matsikenyiri, 20th cent. Hymnal: The Book of Praise #514 (1997) Meter: Irregular Topics: Sacraments and Ordinances Baptism Scripture: Matthew 18:20 Languages: English; Shona Tune Title: JESU, TAWA PANO
Jesus, we are gathered (Jesu, tawa pano)
Christ has died; Christ is risen
Hymnal: The Book of Praise #523 (1997) Topics: Sacraments and Ordinances Baptism First Line: Christ has died; Christ is risen (Christ est mort; Christ est ressuscité) Lyrics: Christ has died; Christ is risen;
Christ will come again.
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Christ est mort; Christ est ressuscité.
Christ (nous) reviendra. Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:14-18 Languages: English; Latin Tune Title: ACCLAMATION (KRIEWALD)
Christ has died; Christ is risen
Behold the Lamb of God
Hymnal: The Book of Praise #525 (1997) Meter: 6.6.6.5 Topics: Sacraments and Ordinances Communion Lyrics: Behold the Lamb of God,
behold the Lamb of God,
who takes away the sin,
the sin of the world. Scripture: John 1:29 Languages: English Tune Title: LAMB OF GOD
Behold the Lamb of God
Hallelujah
Hymnal: The Book of Praise #532 (1997) Topics: Sacraments and Ordinances Communion First Line: Hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah Lyrics: Hallelujah, hallelujah,
hallelujah, Hallelujah!
Hallelujah, hallelujah,
hallelujah, hallelujah! Languages: English Tune Title: HALLELUJAH (IONA)
Hallelujah
Deck thyself, my soul, with gladness
Author: Johann Franck, 1618-1677; Catherine Winkworth, 1827-1878 Hymnal: The Book of Praise #533 (1997) Topics: Sacraments and Ordinances Communion Lyrics: 1 Deck thyself, my soul, with gladness;
leave the gloomy haunts of sadness;
come into the daylight's splendour,
there with joy thy praises render
to the One whose grace unbounded
hath this wondrous banquet founded,
high o'er all the heavens reigneth,
yet to dwell among us deigneth.
2 Sun, who all my life dost brighten,
Light, who dost my soul enlighten;
Joy, the sweetest heart e'er knoweth;
Fount, whence all my being floweth:
at thy feet I cry, my Maker,
let me be a fit partaker
of this blessed food from heaven,
for our good, thy glory given.
3 Jesus, Bread of Life, I pray thee,
let me gladly here obey thee;
never to my hurt invited,
be thy love with love requited.
From this banquet let me measure,
Lord, how vast and deep its treasure,
through the gifts thou here dost give me,
as thy guest in heaven receive me. Scripture: John 6:35 Languages: English Tune Title: SCHMÜCKE DICH
Deck thyself, my soul, with gladness
Lord, have mercy
Hymnal: The Book of Praise #544 (1997) Topics: Sacraments and Ordinances Communion Lyrics: Lord, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.
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Kyrie eleison.
Christe eleison.
Kyrie eleison.
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Seigneur, aie pitié.
Christ, aie pitié.
Seigneur, aie pitié. Languages: English; French; Greek Tune Title: KYRIE (KRIEWALD)
Lord, have mercy
Jesus, Lamb of God
Hymnal: The Book of Praise #545 (1997) Meter: 10.12.11 Topics: Sacraments and Ordinances Communion First Line: Jesus, Lamb of God, have mercy on us Lyrics: Jesus, Lamb of God, have mercy on us.
Jesus, bearer of our sin, have mercy on us.
Jesus, redeemer, Jesus redeemer, grant us peace. Scripture: John 1:29 Languages: English Tune Title: AGNUS DEI (DONALDSON)
Jesus, Lamb of God
Here is bread: here is wine
Author: Graham Kendrick, 1950- Hymnal: The Book of Praise #546 (1997) Meter: 6.8.6.5 with refrain Topics: Sacraments and Ordinances Communion First Line: Here is bread; here is wine Refrain First Line: In this bread there is healing Scripture: John 20:19-23 Languages: English Tune Title: HERE IS BREAD
Here is bread: here is wine
Lord, have mercy upon us
Hymnal: The Book of Praise #547 (1997) Meter: 7.7.7 Topics: Sacraments and Ordinances Communion Lyrics: Lord, have mercy upon us.
Christ, have mercy upon us.
Lord, have mercy upon us. Languages: English Tune Title: KYRIE (MERBECKE)
Lord, have mercy upon us
Let us break bread together
Hymnal: The Book of Praise #548 (1997) Meter: 10.10.14.7 Topics: Sacraments and Ordinances Communion First Line: Let us break bread together on our knees Lyrics: 1 Let us break bread together on our knees;
let us break bread together on our knees;
when I fall down on my knees
with my face to the rising sun,
O Lord, have mercy on me.
2 Let us drink wine together on our knees;
let us drink wine together on our knees;
when I fall down on my knees
with my face to the rising sun,
O Lord, have mercy on me.
3 Let us praise God together on our knees;
Let us praise God together on our knees;
when I fall down on my knees
with my face to the rising sun,
O Lord, have mercy on me. Languages: English Tune Title: LET US BREAK BREAD
Let us break bread together
For the bread which you have broken
Author: Louis Fitzgerald Benson, 1855-1930 Hymnal: The Book of Praise #549 (1997) Meter: 8.7.8.7 Topics: Sacraments and Ordinances Communion Lyrics: 1 For the bread which you have broken,
for the wine which you have poured,
for the words which you have spoken,
now we give you thanks, O Lord.
2 By this promise that you love us,
by your gift of peace restored,
by the call to heaven above us,
hallow all our lives, O Lord.
3 With the holy ones before you,
feasting on your grace outpoured,
may the church now waiting for you
keep love's tie unbroken, Lord.
4 In your service, Lord, defend us;
in our hearts keep watch and ward;
in the world where now you send us,
may your kingdom come, O Lord.
Scripture: Psalm 145:18 Languages: English Tune Title: OMNI DIE
For the bread which you have broken
Lord, have mercy upon us
Hymnal: The Book of Praise #552 (1997) Meter: 7.7.7 Topics: Sacraments and Ordinances Communion Lyrics: Lord, have mercy upon us.
Christ, have mercy upon us.
Lord, have mercy upon us. Languages: English Tune Title: KYRIE (WILLAN)
Lord, have mercy upon us
May the Lord bless you, may the Lord keep you
Hymnal: The Book of Praise #553 (1997) Meter: 10.11.10.11 Topics: Sacraments and Ordinances Communion Lyrics: May the Lord bless you, may the Lord keep you;
may the Lord lift up his face to shine on you.
May the Lord bless you, may the Lord keep you;
lift up his face to shine on you. Scripture: Numbers 6:24-26 Languages: English Tune Title: MAY THE LORD BLESS YOU
May the Lord bless you, may the Lord keep you
Lord, have mercy
Hymnal: The Book of Praise #561 (1997) Meter: Irregular Topics: Sacraments and Ordinances Communion Lyrics: Lord, have mercy;
Christ, have mercy;
Lord, have mercy upon us.
(or: Lord, have mercy, have mercy.) Languages: English Tune Title: KYRIE (STRATHDEE)
Lord, have mercy
Now the silence (Then the glory)
Author: Jaroslav J. Vajda, 1919- Hymnal: The Book of Praise #562 (1997) Meter: Irregular Topics: Sacraments and Ordinances Communion First Line: Now the silence 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
Then the glory Then the rest
Then the Sabbath peace unbroken
Then the garden Then the throne
Then the crystal river flowing
Then the splendour Then the life
Then the new creation singing
Then the marriage Then the love
Then the feast of joy unending.
Scripture: Psalm 141:2 Languages: English Tune Title: NOW
Now the silence (Then the glory)
Come, my Way, my Truth, my Life
Author: George Herbert, 1593-1633 Hymnal: The Book of Praise #565 (1997) Meter: 7.7.7.7 Topics: Sacraments and Ordinances Profession of Faith Lyrics: 1 Come, my Way, my Truth, my Life:
such a way as gives us breath,
such a truth as ends all strife,
such a life as killeth death.
2 Come, my Light, my Feast, my Strength:
such a light as shows a feast,
such a feast as mends in length,
such a strength as makes his guest.
3 Come, my Joy, my Love, my Heart:
such a joy as none can move,
such a love as none can part,
such a heart as joys in love.
Scripture: John 14:6 Languages: English Tune Title: THE CALL
Come, my Way, my Truth, my Life
Eternal light, shine in my heart
Author: Alcuin, 735-804; Christopher Idle, 1938- Hymnal: The Book of Praise #567 (1997) Topics: Sacraments and Ordinances Profession of Faith Lyrics: 1 Eternal light, shine in my heart;
eternal hope, lift up my eyes;
eternal power, be my support;
eternal wisdom, make me wise.
2 Eternal life, raise me from death;
eternal brightness, make me see;
eternal Spirit, give me breath;
eternal Saviour, come to me.
3 Until by your most costly grace,
invited by your holy Word,
at last I come before your face
to know you, my eternal God.
Languages: English Tune Title: HEREFORD
Eternal light, shine in my heart
I have decided to follow Jesus
Hymnal: The Book of Praise #570 (1997) Meter: 10.10.10.8 Topics: Sacraments and Ordinances Profession of Faith Lyrics: 1 I have decided to follow Jesus;
I have decided to follow Jesus;
I have decided to follow Jesus,
No turning back, no turning back.
2 The world behind me, the cross before me;
the world behind me, the cross before me;
the world behind me, the cross before me,
No turning back, no turning back.
3 Though none go with me, I still will follow;
though none go with me, I still will follow;
though none go with me, I still will follow,
No turning back, no turning back.
4 Will you decide now to follow Jesus?
Will you decide now to follow Jesus?
Will you decide now to follow Jesus?
No turning back, no turning back.
Scripture: Matthew 10:38 Languages: English Tune Title: ASSAM
I have decided to follow Jesus
Lord, I want to be a Christian
Hymnal: The Book of Praise #571 (1997) Meter: 14.11.6.11 Topics: Sacraments and Ordinances Profession of Faith First Line: Lord, I want to be a Christian in-a my heart in-a my heart Lyrics: 1 Lord, I want to be a Christian
in-a my heart, in-a my heart;
Lord, I want to be a Christian in-a my heart.
In-a my heart, in-a my heart,
Lord, I want to be a Christian in-a my heart.
2 Lord, I want to be more loving
in-a my heart, in-a my heart;
Lord, I want to be more loving in-a my heart.
In-a my heart, in-a my heart,
Lord, I want to be more loving in-a my heart.
3 Lord, I want to be more holy
in-a my heart, in-a my heart;
Lord, I want to be more holy in-a my heart.
In-a my heart, in-a my heart,
Lord, I want to be more holy in-a my heart.
4 Lord, I want to be like Jesus
in-a my heart, in-a my heart;
Lord, I want to be like Jesus in-a my heart.
In-a my heart, in-a my heart,
Lord, I want to be like Jesus in-a my heart. Languages: English Tune Title: I WANT TO BE A CHRISTIAN
Lord, I want to be a Christian
With the Lord as my guide
Author: Jim Strathdee, 1941- Hymnal: The Book of Praise #574 (1997) Meter: Irregular Topics: Sacraments and Ordinances Profession of Faith Scripture: Psalm 23:2 Languages: English Tune Title: RIDGECREST
With the Lord as my guide
The Nicene Creed
Hymnal: The Book of Praise #578 (1997) Topics: Sacraments and Ordinances Profession of Faith First Line: We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty Languages: English
The Nicene Creed
Lord of the living
Author: Fred Kaan, 1929- Hymnal: The Book of Praise #603 (1997) Meter: 11.11.11.5 Topics: Sacraments and Ordinances Funeral First Line: Lord of the living, in your name assembled Lyrics: 1 Lord of the living, in your name assembled,
we join to thank you for the life remembered.
Father, have mercy, to your children giving
hope in believing.
2 Help us to treasure all that will remind us
of the enrichment in the days behind us.
Your love has set us in the generations,
God of creation.
3 May we, whenever tempted to dejection,
strongly recapture thoughts of resurrection.
You gave us Jesus to defeat our sadness
with Easter gladness.
4 Lord, you can lift us from the grave of sorrow
into the presence of your own tomorrow;
give to your people for the day's affliction
your benediction.
Scripture: Psalm 90:1 Languages: English Tune Title: FLEMMING
Lord of the living
Now there is no male or female
Author: Lynette Miller, 20th cent. Hymnal: The Book of Praise #513 (1997) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Topics: Sacraments and Ordinances Baptism Scripture: Galatians 5:1 Languages: English Tune Title: OMINI DIE (LUXEMBOURG)
Now there is no male or female
Out of deep, unordered water
Author: Fred Kaan, 1929- Hymnal: The Book of Praise #515 (1997) Topics: Sacraments and Ordinances Baptism Refrain First Line: There is water in the river Lyrics: 1 Out of deep, unordered water
God created light and land,
world of bird and beast and, later,
two-some people: woman, man.
Refrain:
There is water in the river
bringing life to tree and plant.
Let creation praise its giver:
there is water in the font.
2 Water on the human forehead,
birthmark of the love of God,
is the sign of death and rising;
through the seas there runs a road. [Refrain]
3 Standing round the font reminds us
of the Hebrews' climb ashore.
Life is hallowed by the knowledge
God has been this way before. [Refrain] Scripture: Genesis 1:2-31, 2:1-4 Languages: English Tune Title: BALGEMANN
Out of deep, unordered water
A little child the Saviour came
Author: William Robertson, 1820-1864 Hymnal: The Book of Praise #516 (1997) Topics: Sacraments and Ordinances Baptism Lyrics: 1 A little child the Saviour came;
the mighty God was still his name,
and angels worshipped as he lay
the helpless infant of a day.
2 Christ Jesus, as a little child
did show the way of life for all to know;
now Christ proclaims the message free,
"Let little children come to me."
3 We bring them, Lord, and, with the sign
of sprinkled water, name them thine:
their souls with saving grace endow;
baptize them with the Spirit now.
4 Oh give thine angels charge, good Lord,
them safely in thy way to guard;
thy blessing on their lives command,
and write their names upon thy hand.
5 O thou, who by an infant's tongue
dost hear thy perfect glory sung;
may these, with all the heavenly host,
praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Scripture: Psalm 8:1-2 Languages: English Tune Title: ANGELUS
A little child the Saviour came
See Israel's gentle Shepherd stand
Author: Philip Doddridge, 1702-1751 Hymnal: The Book of Praise #517 (1997) Topics: Sacraments and Ordinances Baptism Lyrics: 1 See Israel's gentle Shepherd stand
with all-engaging charms;
hark, how he calls the tender lambs,
and folds them in his arms.
2 "Permit them to approach," he cries,
"nor scorn their humble name,
for 'twas to bless such souls as these
the Lord of angels came."
3 We bring them, Lord, in thankful hands,
and yield them up to thee;
joyful that we ourselves are thine;
thine let our children be. Scripture: Psalm 23 Languages: English Tune Title: ST. PETER
See Israel's gentle Shepherd stand
O God eternal, sovereign Lord
Author: William Fitch, 1911-1984 Hymnal: The Book of Praise #518 (1997) Meter: 8.8.8.4 Topics: Sacraments and Ordinances Baptism Scripture: Isaiah 49:15-16 Languages: English Tune Title: ALMSGIVING
O God eternal, sovereign Lord
Jesus, friend so kind and gentle
Author: Philip E. Gregory, 1886- Hymnal: The Book of Praise #519 (1997) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Topics: Sacraments and Ordinances Baptism Scripture: Matthew 19:13-15 Languages: English Tune Title: ROUSSEAU
Jesus, friend so kind and gentle
Servants of the Saviour
Author: Sylvia G. Dunstan, 1955=1993 Hymnal: The Book of Praise #520 (1997) Meter: 6.5.6.5 D Topics: Sacraments and Ordinances Baptism Scripture: Revelation 2:14 Languages: English Tune Title: WHITWORTH
Servants of the Saviour
Child of blessing, child of promise
Author: Ronald S. Cole-Turner, 1948- Hymnal: The Book of Praise #521 (1997) Meter: 8.7.8.7 Topics: Sacraments and Ordinances Baptism Languages: English Tune Title: STUTTGART
Child of blessing, child of promise
We know that Christ is raised and dies no more
Author: John Brownlow Geyer, 1932- Hymnal: The Book of Praise #522 (1997) Meter: 10.10.10.4 Topics: Sacraments and Ordinances Baptism Scripture: Romans 6:1-11 Languages: English Tune Title: ENGELBERG
We know that Christ is raised and dies no more
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