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Above the voices of the world around me
Author: Timothy Dudley-Smith (b. 1926) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #114 (2013) Meter: 11.10.11.10 D Topics: Self-offering Lyrics: 1 Above the voices of the world around me,
my hopes and dreams, my cares and loves and fears,
the long-awaited call of Christ has found me,
the voice of Jesus echoes in my ears:
'I gave my life to break the cords that bind you,
I rose from death to set your spirit free;
tum from your sins and put the past behind you,
take up your cross and come and follow me.'
2 What can I offer him who calls me to him?
Only the wastes of sin and self and shame;
a mind confused, a heart that never knew him,
a tongue unskilled at naming Jesus' name.
Yet at your call, and hungry for your blessing,
drawn by that cross which moves a heart of stone,
now Lord I come, my tale of sin confessing,
and in repentance turn to you alone.
3 Lord, I believe; help now my unbelieving;
I come in faith because your promise stands.
Your word of pardon and of peace receiving,
all that I am I place within your hands.
Let me become what you shall choose to make me,
freed from the guilt and burden of my sins.
Jesus is mine, who never shall forsake me,
and in his love my new-born life begins. Scripture: Mark 1:14-20 Languages: English Tune Title: ASTON ROWANT
Above the voices of the world around me
Brightest and best of the sons of the morning
Author: Reginald Heber (1783-1826) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #96a (2013) Meter: 11.10.11.10 Topics: Self-offering Lyrics: 1 Brightest and best of the sons of the morning,
dawn on our darkness, and lend us thine aid;
star of the east, the horizon adorning,
guide where our infant Redeemer is laid.
2 Cold on his cradle the dew-drops are shining;
low lies his head with the beasts of the stall;
angels adore him in slumber reclining,
Maker and Monarch and Saviour of all.
3 Say, shall we yield him, in costly devotion,
odours of Edom, and offerings divine,
gems of the mountain, and pearls of the ocean,
myrrh from the forest, or gold from the mine?
4 Vainly we offer each ample oblation,
vainly with gifts would his favour secure:
richer by far is the heart's adoration,
dearer to God are the prayers of the poor.
5 Brightest and best of the sons of the morning,
dawn on our darkness, and lend us thine aid;
star of the east, the horizon adorning,
guide where our infant Redeemer is laid. Scripture: Psalm 34:18 Languages: English Tune Title: EPIPHANY
Brightest and best of the sons of the morning
Brightest and best of the sons of the morning
Author: Reginald Heber (1783-1826) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #96b (2013) Meter: 11.10.11.10 Topics: Self-offering Lyrics: 1 Brightest and best of the sons of the morning,
dawn on our darkness, and lend us thine aid;
star of the east, the horizon adorning,
guide where our infant Redeemer is laid.
2 Cold on his cradle the dew-drops are shining;
low lies his head with the beasts of the stall;
angels adore him in slumber reclining,
Maker and Monarch and Saviour of all.
3 Say, shall we yield him, in costly devotion,
odours of Edom, and offerings divine,
gems of the mountain, and pearls of the ocean,
myrrh from the forest, or gold from the mine?
4 Vainly we offer each ample oblation,
vainly with gifts would his favour secure:
richer by far is the heart's adoration,
dearer to God are the prayers of the poor.
5 Brightest and best of the sons of the morning,
dawn on our darkness, and lend us thine aid;
star of the east, the horizon adorning,
guide where our infant Redeemer is laid. Scripture: Psalm 34:18 Languages: English Tune Title: WESSEX
Brightest and best of the sons of the morning
Christians, lift your hearts and voices
Author: John Edward Bowers (b. 1923) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #436 (2013) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Topics: Self-offering Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-29 Languages: English Tune Title: WEBBE'S ST THOMAS
Christians, lift your hearts and voices
Holy Spirit, truth divine
Author: Samuel Longfellow (1819-1892) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #250a (2013) Meter: 7.7.7.7 Topics: Self-offering Lyrics: 1 Holy Spirit, truth divine,
dawn upon this soul of mine;
voice of God, and inward light,
wake my spirit, clear my sight.
2 Holy Spirit, love divine,
glow within this heart of mine;
kindle every high desire;
perish self in thy pure fire.
3 Holy Spirit, power divine,
fill and nerve this will of mine;
by thee may I strongly live,
bravely bear and nobly strive.
4 Holy Spirit, law divine,
reign within this soul of mine;
be my law, and I shall be
firmly bound, for ever free.
5 Holy Spirit, peace divine,
still this restless heart of mine;
speak to calm this tossing sea,
stayed in thy tranquillity.
6 Holy Spirit, joy divine,
gladden thou this heart of mine;
in the desert ways I sing,
spring, O well, for ever spring! Scripture: John 14:17-18 Languages: English Tune Title: HARTS
Holy Spirit, truth divine
Holy Spirit, truth divine
Author: Samuel Longfellow (1819-1892) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #250b (2013) Meter: 7.7.7.7 Topics: Self-offering Lyrics: 1 Holy Spirit, truth divine,
dawn upon this soul of mine;
voice of God, and inward light,
wake my spirit, clear my sight.
2 Holy Spirit, love divine,
glow within this heart of mine;
kindle every high desire;
perish self in thy pure fire.
3 Holy Spirit, power divine,
fill and nerve this will of mine;
by thee may I strongly live,
bravely bear and nobly strive.
4 Holy Spirit, law divine,
reign within this soul of mine;
be my law, and I shall be
firmly bound, for ever free.
5 Holy Spirit, peace divine,
still this restless heart of mine;
speak to calm this tossing sea,
stayed in thy tranquillity.
6 Holy Spirit, joy divine,
gladden thou this heart of mine;
in the desert ways I sing,
spring, O well, for ever spring! Scripture: John 14:17-18 Languages: English Tune Title: VIENNA
Holy Spirit, truth divine
Lord, for the years your love has kept and guided
Author: Timothy Dudley-Smith (b. 1926) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #715 (2013) Meter: 11.10.11.10 Topics: Self-offering Lyrics: 1 Lord, for the years your love has kept and guided,
urged and inspired us, cheered us on our way,
sought us and saved us, pardoned and provided,
Lord of the years, we bring our thanks today.
2 Lord, for that word, the word of life which fires us,
speaks to our hearts and sets our souls ablaze,
teaches and trains, rebukes us and inspires us,
Lord of the word, receive your people's praise.
3 Lord, for our land, in this our generation,
spirits oppressed by pleasure, wealth and care;
for young and old, for commonwealth and nation,
Lord of our land, be pleased to hear our prayer.
4 Lord, for our world; when we disown and doubt him,
loveless in strength, and comfortless in pain;
hungry and helpless, lost indeed without him,
Lord of the world, we pray that Christ may reign.
5 Lord, for ourselves; in living power remake us,
self on the cross and Christ upon the throne;
past put behind us, for the future take us,
Lord of our lives, to live for Christ alone. Scripture: Galatians 2:20 Languages: English Tune Title: LORD OF THE YEARS
Lord, for the years your love has kept and guided
O Jesus, I have promised
Author: John Ernest Bode (1816-1874) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #748 (2013) Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6 Topics: Self-offering Lyrics: 1 O Jesus, I have promised
to serve thee to the end;
be thou for ever near me,
my Master and my Friend:
I shall not fear the battle
if thou art by my side,
nor wander from the pathway
if thou wilt be my guide.
2 O let me feel thee near me:
the world is ever near;
I see the sights that dazzle,
the tempting sounds I hear;
my foes are ever near me,
around me and within;
but, Jesus, draw thou nearer,
and shield my soul from sin.
3 O let me hear thee speaking
in accents clear and still
above the storms of passion,
the murmurs of self-will;
O speak to reassure me,
to hasten or control;
O speak, and make me listen,
thou guardian of my soul.
4 O Jesus, thou hast promised
to all who follow thee,
that where thou art in glory
there shall thy servant be;
and, Jesus, I have promised
to serve thee to the end:
O give me grace to follow,
my Master and my Friend.
5 O let me see thy foot-marks,
and in them plant mine own;
my hope to follow duly
is in thy strength alone:
O guide me, call me, draw me,
uphold me to the end;
and then in heaven receive me,
my Saviour and my Friend. Scripture: Mark 1:14-20 Languages: English Tune Title: WOLVERCOTE
O Jesus, I have promised
All good gifts around us
Author: Matthias Claudius (1740-1815); Jane Montgomery Campbell (1817-1878) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #290 (2013) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D with refrain Topics: Self-offering First Line: We plough the fields, and scatter Lyrics: 1 We plough the fields, and scatter
the good seed on the land,
but it is fed and watered
by God's almighty hand:
he sends the snow in winter,
the warmth to swell the grain,
the breezes, and the sunshine,
and soft, refreshing rain.
Refrain:
All good gifts around us
are sent from heaven above;
then thank the Lord, O thank the Lord,
for all his love.
2 He only is the maker
of all things near and far;
he paints the wayside flower,
he lights the evening star;
the winds and waves obey him,
by him the birds are fed;
much more to us, his children,
he gives our daily bread. [Refrain]
3 We thank thee then, O Father,
for all things bright and good,
the seed-time and the harvest,
our life, our health, our food.
Accept the gifts we offer
for all thy love imparts,
and, what thou most desirest,
our humble, thankful hearts. [Refrain] Scripture: 1 Chronicles 29:13-14 Languages: English Tune Title: WIR PFLÜGEN
All good gifts around us
We sing for all the unsung saints
Author: Carl P. Daw, Jr (b. 1944) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #311 (2013) Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Topics: Self-offering Lyrics: 1 We sing for all the unsung saints,
that countless, nameless throng,
who kept the faith and passed it on
with hope steadfast and strong,
through all the daily griefs and joys
no chronicles record,
forgetful of their lack of fame,
but mindful of their Lord.
2 Though uninscribed with date or place,
with title, rank, or name,
as living stones their stories join
to form a hallowed frame
around the mystery in their midst:
the Lamb once sacrificed,
the Love that wrested life from death,
the wounded, risen Christ.
3 So we take heart from unknown saints
bereft of earthly fame,
those faithful ones who have received
a more enduring name:
for they reveal true blessing comes
when we our pride efface
and offer back our lives to be
the vessels of God's grace. Scripture: Acts 9:15 Languages: English Tune Title: LADYWELL
We sing for all the unsung saints
Silent, surrendered, calm and still
Author: Pamela Hayes; Margaret Rizza (b. 1929) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #408 (2013) Topics: Self-offering Scripture: John 16:13-15 Languages: English Tune Title: [Silent, surrendered, calm and still]
Silent, surrendered, calm and still
Forth in thy name, O Lord, I go
Author: Charles Wesley (1707-1788) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #476 (2013) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Self-offering Lyrics: 1 Forth in thy name, O Lord, I go,
my daily labour to pursue;
thee, only thee, resolved to know,
in all I think or speak or do.
2 The task thy wisdom hath assigned
O let me cheerfully fulfil;
in all my works thy presence find,
and prove thy good and perfect will.
3 Preserve me from my calling's snare,
and hide my simple heart above,
above the thorns of choking care,
the gilded baits of worldly love.
4 Thee may I set at my right hand,
whose eyes my inmost substance see,
and labour on at thy command,
and offer all my works to thee.
5 Give me to bear thy easy yoke,
and every moment watch and pray,
and still to things eternal look,
and hasten to thy glorious day;
6 For thee delightfully employ
whate'er thy bounteous grace hath given,
and run my course with even joy,
and closely walk with thee to heaven. Scripture: Romans 12:1-2 Languages: English Tune Title: SONG 34
Forth in thy name, O Lord, I go
All-creating heavenly Giver
Author: Michael Saward (b. 1932) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #485 (2013) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Topics: Self-offering Lyrics: 1 All-creating heavenly Giver,
bringing light and life to birth;
all-sustaining heavenly Father
of the families of earth:
we, your children, lift our voices
singing gladly of your love:
never-ending are the praises
rising to your throne above.
2 Ever-living Lord and Saviour,
breaking chains of sin and shame;
ever-loving Intercessor,
prayers are answered in your name:
we, your servants, liberated
at a fearsome ransom-price,
in your kingdom are united
by that mighty sacrifice.
3 Life-conceiving wind of heaven,
breathing gifts upon us all;
life-enhancing Spirit, given
to enrich us, great and small:
we, whose talents widely differ,
now restore to you your own,
and in true thanksgiving offer
all we are before the throne.
4 Father, Son, and Holy Spirit,
blessing all within your hand:
full the cup that we inherit,
firm the ground on which we stand:
we, your people, undeserving
of the grace you freely give,
now and ever, in thanksgiving
to your praise and glory live. Scripture: 1 Chronicles 29:1-22 Languages: English Tune Title: MEAD HOUSE
All-creating heavenly Giver
This is our God, the Servant King
Author: Graham Kendrick (b. 1950) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #489 (2013) Topics: Self-offering First Line: From heaven you came, helpless babe Scripture: Mark 10:45 Languages: English Tune Title: THE SERVANT KING
This is our God, the Servant King
Jesus, in your life we see you
Author: Basil Bridge (b. 1927) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #515 (2013) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Topics: Self-offering Scripture: Isaiah 53 Languages: English Tune Title: EBENEZER
Jesus, in your life we see you
Angel-voices ever singing
Author: Francis Pott (1832-1909) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #589 (2013) Meter: 8.5.8.5.8.4.3 Topics: Self-offering Lyrics: 1 Angel-voices ever singing
round thy throne of light,
angel-harps for ever ringing,
rest not day nor night;
thousands only live to bless thee
and confess thee
Lord of might.
2 Thou who art beyond the farthest
mortal eye can scan,
can it be that thou regardest
songs of sinful man?
Can we know that thou art near us,
and wilt hear us?
Yea, we can.
3 Yea, we know that thou rejoicest
o'er each work of thine;
thou didst ears and hands and voices
for thy praise design;
craftsman's art and music's measure
for thy pleasure
all combine.
4 In thy house, great God, we offer
of thine own to thee;
and for thine acceptance proffer
all unworthily
hearts and minds and hands and voices
in our choicest
psalmody.
5 Honour, glory, might, and merit
thine shall ever be,
Father, Son, and Holy Spirit,
blessèd Trinity.
Of the best that thou hast given
earth and heaven
render thee. Scripture: 1 Kings 8:22-30 Languages: English Tune Title: ANGEL VOICES
Angel-voices ever singing
Awake, my soul, and with the sun
Author: Thomas Ken (1637-1711) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #1 (2013) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Self-offering Lyrics: 1 Awake, my soul, and with the sun
thy daily stage of duty run;
shake off dull sloth, and joyful rise
to pay thy morning sacrifice.
2 Redeem thy mis-spent time that's past,
and live this day as if thy last;
improve thy talent with due care;
for the great day thyself prepare.
3 Let all thy converse be sincere,
thy conscience as the noon-day clear;
think how all-seeing God thy ways
and all thy secret thoughts surveys.
4 Wake, and lift up thyself, my heart,
and with the angels bear thy part,
who all night long unwearied sing,
high praise to the eternal King.
5 Glory to thee, who safe hast kept
and hast refreshed me whilst I slept;
grant, Lord, when I from death shall wake,
I may of endless light partake.
6 Lord, I my vows to thee renew;
disperse my sins as morning dew;
guard my first springs of thought and will,
and with thyself my spirit fill.
7 Direct, control, suggest, this day,
all I design or do or say;
that all my powers, with all their might,
in thy sole glory may unite.
8 Praise God, from whom all blessings flow,
praise him, all creatures here below,
praise him above, angelic host,
praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Scripture: Psalm 57:8-9 Languages: English Tune Title: MORNING HYMN
Awake, my soul, and with the sun
Humbly in Your Sight
Author: J. P. Chirwa; Tom Colvin; Tom Colvin Hymnal: Sing a New Creation #7 (2022) Meter: 11.11 Topics: Self-offering First Line: Humbly in your sight we come together, Lord Scripture: Matthew 22:34-36 Languages: English Tune Title: TIZA PANTAZI PINU
Humbly in Your Sight
Jesu, tawa pano (Jesus, We Are Gathered)
Author: Patrick Matsikenyiri Hymnal: Sing a New Creation #15 (2022) Meter: 6.6.6.9 Topics: Self-offering Scripture: Isaiah 6:6-8 Languages: English; Shona Tune Title: JESU, TAWA PANO
Jesu, tawa pano (Jesus, We Are Gathered)
When at This Table
Author: Shirley Erena Murray Hymnal: Sing a New Creation #32 (2022) Meter: 11.10.11.10 Topics: Self-offering First Line: When at this table I receive a blessing Scripture: Luke 24:13-35 Languages: English Tune Title: FEASTDAY
When at This Table
In the bleak mid-winter
Author: Christina Georgina Rossetti (1830-1894) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #68 (2013) Meter: Irregular Topics: Self-offering Lyrics: 1 In the bleak mid-winter
frosty wind made moan,
earth stood hard as iron,
water like a stone;
snow had fallen, snow on snow,
snow on snow,
in the bleak mid-winter
long ago.
2 Our God, heaven cannot hold him
nor earth sustain;
heaven and earth shall flee away
when he comes to reign:
in the bleak mid-winter
a stable-place sufficed
the Lord God Almighty,
Jesus Christ.
3 Enough for him whom cherubim
worship night and day,
a breast-ful of milk
and a manger-ful of hay;
enough for him whom angels
fall down before,
the ox and ass and camel
which adore.
4 Angels and archangels
may have gathered there,
cherubim and seraphim
thronged the air,
but only his mother
in her maiden bliss
worshipped the Belovèd
with a kiss.
5 What can I give him,
poor as I am?
if I were a shepherd
I would bring a lamb,
if I were a wise man
I would do my part;
yet what I can I give him,
give my heart. Scripture: Luke 2:1-20 Languages: English Tune Title: CRANHAM
In the bleak mid-winter
We Give Our Thanks (Reamo leboga)
Author: I-to Loh; David Fines; Andrew Donaldson Hymnal: Sing a New Creation #91 (2022) Meter: 6.6.6.6 Topics: Self-offering First Line: Reamo leboga Languages: English; French; Tswana Tune Title: REAMO LEBOGA
We Give Our Thanks (Reamo leboga)
Take, O Take Me (Oh! Prends-moi tel que je suis)
Author: John L. Bell; David Fines Hymnal: Sing a New Creation #98 (2022) Meter: 7.7.7.4 Topics: Self-offering First Line: Take, O take me as I am (Oh! Prends-moi tel que je suis) Scripture: Psalm 51:10-12 Languages: English; French Tune Title: [Take, O take me as I am]
Take, O Take Me (Oh! Prends-moi tel que je suis)
I'm Gonna Live So God Can Use Me
Hymnal: Sing a New Creation #139 (2022) Meter: Irregular Topics: Self-offering Scripture: Isaiah 6:6-8 Languages: English Tune Title: I'M GONNA LIVE
I'm Gonna Live So God Can Use Me
Tama ngakau marie (Son of God)
Author: Shirley Erena Murray Hymnal: Sing a New Creation #145 (2022) Topics: Self-offering First Line: Tama ngakau marie (Son of God, whose heart is peace) Scripture: Luke 5:1-11 Languages: English; Maori Tune Title: TAMA NGAKAU MARIE
Tama ngakau marie (Son of God)
Jesus Christ, I think upon your sacrifice
Author: Matt Redman (b. 1974) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #146 (2013) Topics: Self-offering Scripture: Philippians 2:8-11 Languages: English Tune Title: ONCE AGAIN
Jesus Christ, I think upon your sacrifice
O dearest Lord, thy sacred head
Author: Henry Ernest Hardy (1869-1946) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #148a (2013) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Self-offering Lyrics: 1 O dearest Lord, thy sacred head
with thorns was pierced for me;
O pour thy blessing on my head
that I may think for thee.
2 O dearest Lord, thy sacred hands
with nails were pierced for me;
O shed thy blessing on my hands
that they may work for thee.
3 O dearest Lord, thy sacred feet
with nails were pierced for me;
O pour thy blessing on my feet
that they may follow thee.
4 O dearest Lord, thy sacred heart
with spear was pierced for me;
O pour thy Spirit in my heart
that I may live for thee. Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-5 Languages: English Tune Title: ALBANO
O dearest Lord, thy sacred head
O dearest Lord, thy sacred head
Author: Henry Ernest Hardy (1869-1946) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #148b (2013) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Self-offering Lyrics: 1 O dearest Lord, thy sacred head
with thorns was pierced for me;
O pour thy blessing on my head
that I may think for thee.
2 O dearest Lord, thy sacred hands
with nails were pierced for me;
O shed thy blessing on my hands
that they may work for thee.
3 O dearest Lord, thy sacred feet
with nails were pierced for me;
O pour thy blessing on my feet
that they may follow thee.
4 O dearest Lord, thy sacred heart
with spear was pierced for me;
O pour thy Spirit in my heart
that I may live for thee. Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-5 Languages: English Tune Title: NUN DANKET ALL' (GRÄFENBERG)
O dearest Lord, thy sacred head
When I survey the wondrous cross
Author: Isaac Watts (1674-1748) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #157a (2013) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Self-offering Lyrics: 1 When I survey the wondrous cross
on which the Prince of glory died,
my richest gain I count but loss,
and pour contempt on all my pride.
2 Forbid it, Lord, that I should boast
save in the cross of Christ my God;
all the vain things that charm me most,
I sacrifice them to his blood.
3 See from his head, his hands, his feet,
sorrow and love flow mingled down;
did e'er such love and sorrow meet,
or thorns compose so rich a crown!
4 His dying crimson, like a robe,
spreads o'er his body on the tree:
then am I dead to all the globe,
and all the globe is dead to me.
5 Were the whole realm of nature mine,
that were a present far too small;
love so amazing, so divine,
demands my soul, my life, my all. Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:28-30 Languages: English Tune Title: ROCKINGHAM
When I survey the wondrous cross
When I survey the wondrous cross
Author: Isaac Watts (1674-1748) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #157b (2013) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Self-offering Lyrics: 1 When I survey the wondrous cross
on which the Prince of glory died,
my richest gain I count but loss,
and pour contempt on all my pride.
2 Forbid it, Lord, that I should boast
save in the cross of Christ my God;
all the vain things that charm me most,
I sacrifice them to his blood.
3 See from his head, his hands, his feet,
sorrow and love flow mingled down;
did e'er such love and sorrow meet,
or thorns compose so rich a crown!
4 His dying crimson, like a robe,
spreads o'er his body on the tree:
then am I dead to all the globe,
and all the globe is dead to me.
5 Were the whole realm of nature mine,
that were a present far too small;
love so amazing, so divine,
demands my soul, my life, my all. Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:28-30 Languages: English Tune Title: SUTHERAN
When I survey the wondrous cross
Spirit, Open My Heart
Author: Ruth Duck Hymnal: Sing a New Creation #160 (2022) Meter: Irregular Topics: Self-offering First Line: God replace my stony heart Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-6 Languages: English Tune Title: WILD MOUNTAIN THYME
Spirit, Open My Heart
O thou who camest from above
Author: Charles Wesley (1707-1788) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #258 (2013) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Self-offering Lyrics: 1 O thou who camest from above
the fire celestial to impart,
kindle a flame of sacred love
on the mean altar of my heart!
2 There let it for thy glory burn
with inextinguishable blaze,
and trembling to its source return
in humble prayer and fervent praise.
3 Jesus, confirm my heart's desire
to work, and speak, and think for thee;
still let me guard the holy fire,
and still stir up the gift in me.
4 Ready for all thy perfect will,
my acts of faith and love repeat;
till death thy endless mercies seal,
and make the sacrifice complete. Scripture: Leviticus 6:13 Languages: English Tune Title: HEREFORD
O thou who camest from above
Spirit of the living God, fall afresh on me
Author: Daniel Iverson (1890-1977) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #263 (2013) Topics: Self-offering Scripture: Ephesians 5:18 Languages: English Tune Title: [Spirit of the living God, fall afresh on me]
Spirit of the living God, fall afresh on me
Father, we adore you
Author: Terrye Coelho (b. 1952) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #274 (2013) Meter: 6.6.4 Topics: Self-offering Scripture: John 21:15-17 Languages: English Tune Title: FATHER, WE ADORE YOU
Father, we adore you
Holy, holy, holy One
Author: Alan Gaunt (b. 1935) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #275 (2013) Meter: 7.7.7.7 Topics: Self-offering Lyrics: 1 Holy, holy, holy One,
Love's eternal Trinity;
we who hear your call, respond:
'Here I am, my God, send me.'
2 Holy Source of all that lives,
through creation's mystery,
your love speaks and we reply,
'Here I am, my God, send me.'
3 Holy Lamb, Love's sacrifice,
mighty in humility,
overawed we humbly say,
'Here I am, my God, send me.'
4 Holy Spirit, Deathless Joy,
though we face Love's agony,
touch our lips and we will cry,
'Here I am, my God, send me.'
5 Three Times Holy, loving God,
call our name, and we will be
each Love's living sacrifice:
Here I am, my God, send me! Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8 Languages: English Tune Title: RANDOLPH
Holy, holy, holy One
I bind unto myself today
Author: Cecil Frances Alexander (1818-1895); St Patrick (372-466) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #277a (2013) Topics: Self-offering 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 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.
3 I bind unto myself today
the power of God to hold and lead,
his eye to watch, his might to stay,
his ear to hearken to my need;
the wisdom of my God to teach,
his hand to guide, his shield to ward,
the word of God to give me speech,
his heavenly host to be my guard.
5 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. Scripture: Psalm 148:1-8 Languages: English Tune Title: ST PATRICK
I bind unto myself today
I bind unto myself today
Author: Cecil Frances Alexander (1818-1895); St Patrick (372-466) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #277b (2013) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Self-offering Lyrics: 4 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. Scripture: Psalm 148:1-8 Languages: English Tune Title: GARTAN
I bind unto myself today
Lord, it belongs not to my care
Author: Richard Baxter (1615-1691) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #306 (2013) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Self-offering Lyrics: 1 Lord, it belongs not to my care
whether I die or live:
to love and serve thee is my share,
and this thy grace must give.
2 Christ leads me through no darker rooms
than he went through before;
he that into God's kingdom comes
must enter by this door.
3 Come, Lord, when grace hath made me meet
thy blessed face to see;
for if thy work on earth be sweet,
what will thy glory be!
4 Then shall I end my sad complaints
and weary, sinful days,
and join with the triumphant saints
that sing my Saviour's praise.
5 My knowledge of that life is small,
the eye of faith is dim;
but 'tis enough that Christ knows all,
and I shall be with him. Scripture: John 14:6 Languages: English Tune Title: ST HUGH
Lord, it belongs not to my care
My God, accept my heart this day
Author: Matthew Bridges (1800-1894) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #335 (2013) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Self-offering Lyrics: 1 My God, accept my heart this day,
and make it always thine,
that I from thee no more may stray,
no more from thee decline.
2 Before the cross of him who died,
behold, I prostrate fall;
let every sin be crucified,
and Christ be all in all.
3 Anoint me with thy heavenly grace,
and seal me for thine own;
that I may see thy glorious face,
and worship near thy throne.
4 Let every thought and work and word
to thee be ever given:
Then life shall be thy service, Lord,
and death the gate of heaven.
5 All glory to the Father be,
all glory to the Son,
all glory, Holy Ghost, to thee,
while endless ages run. Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:15-20 Languages: English Tune Title: ST PETER
My God, accept my heart this day
Take, O take me as I am
Author: John L. Bell (b. 1949) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #336 (2013) Topics: Self-offering Scripture: Ephesians 3:17 Languages: English Tune Title: [Take, O take me as I am]
Take, O take me as I am
We turn to Christ anew
Author: Timothy Dudley-Smith (b. 1926) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #341 (2013) Meter: 6.6.8.4 D Topics: Self-offering Lyrics: 1 We turn to Christ anew
who hear his call today,
his way to walk, his will pursue,
his word obey.
To serve him as our King
and of his kingdom learn,
from sin and every evil thing
to him we turn.
2 We trust in Christ to save;
in him new life begins:
who by his cross a ransom gave
from all our sins.
Our spirits' strength and stay
who when all flesh is dust
will keep us on that final day,
in him we trust.
3 We would be true to him
till earthly journeys end,
whose love no passing years can dim,
our changeless friend.
May we who bear his name
our faith and love renew,
to follow Christ our single aim,
and find him true. Scripture: Matthew 4:17-22 Languages: English Tune Title: LEONI
We turn to Christ anew
Father, hear our prayer
Author: Andy Piercy (b. 1951) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #369 (2013) Topics: Self-offering Scripture: Malachi 3:2 Languages: English Tune Title: [Father, hear our prayer]
Father, hear our prayer
Body broken for our good
Author: Alan Gaunt (b. 1935) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #428 (2013) Meter: 7.7.7.7 D Topics: Self-offering Lyrics: 1 Body broken for our good,
and that body's precious blood:
we receive them to our shame,
who dishonour Jesus' name.
Every day more blood is shed;
flesh is broken, left for dead.
Where earth's children bleed and die,
it is Christ we crucify.
2 Yet your love, God, draws us near,
though unworthy to be here;
we have nothing good to bring,
yet you give us everything!
Here you give us Christ who died,
resurrected, glorified;
his humanity, divine,
here is ours in bread and wine.
3 In communion with this Lord,
faith, hope, love are all restored;
here is wealth beyond compare,
wealth for all the world to share.
He reclaims our every breath:
all our life and even death
cannot be too great a price,
to complete his sacrifice.
4 Time, with energy and health,
talent, poverty or wealth:
all are yours, Lord, taken up
in the sign of bread and cup.
Though we may be broken too,
and our lives poured out for you,
make of us the living sign
of your love in bread and wine. Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:16-17 Languages: English Tune Title: ABERYSTWYTH
Body broken for our good
Dearest Jesu, we are here
Author: George Ratcliffe Woodward (1848-1934); Tobias Clausnitzer (1619-1684) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #439 (2013) Meter: 7.8.7.8.8.8 Topics: Self-offering Lyrics: 1 Dearest Jesu, we are here,
at thy call, thy presence owning;
pleading now in holy fear
that great sacrifice atoning:
Word incarnate, much in wonder
on this mystery deep we ponder.
2 Jesu, strong to save — the same
yesterday, today, for ever —
make us fear and love thy name,
serving thee with best endeavour:
in this life, O ne'er forsake us,
but to bliss hereafter take us. Scripture: John 1:1-14 Languages: English Tune Title: LIEBSTER JESU
Dearest Jesu, we are here
Just as I am, without one plea
Author: Charlotte Elliott (1789-1871) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #451a (2013) Meter: 8.8.8.6 Topics: Self-offering Lyrics: 1 Just as I am, without one plea
but that thy blood was shed for me,
and that thou bidst me come to thee,
O Lamb of God, I come.
2 Just as I am, though tossed about
with many a conflict, many a doubt,
fightings and fears within, without,
O Lamb of God, I come.
3 Just as I am, poor, wretched, blind;
sight, riches, healing of the mind,
yea, all I need, in thee to find,
O Lamb of God, I come.
4 Just as I am, thou wilt receive,
wilt welcome, pardon, cleanse, relieve:
because thy promise I believe,
O Lamb of God, I come.
5 Just as I am, thy love unknown
has broken every barrier down;
now to be thine, yea, thine alone,
O Lamb of God, I come.
6 Just as I am, of that free love
the breadth, length, depth, and height to prove,
here for a season, then above,
O Lamb of God, I come. Scripture: Luke 18:9-14 Languages: English Tune Title: SAFFRON WALDEN
Just as I am, without one plea
Just as I am, without one plea
Author: Charlotte Elliott (1789-1871) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #451b (2013) Meter: 8.8.8.6 Topics: Self-offering Lyrics: 1 Just as I am, without one plea
but that thy blood was shed for me,
and that thou bidst me come to thee,
O Lamb of God, I come.
2 Just as I am, though tossed about
with many a conflict, many a doubt,
fightings and fears within, without,
O Lamb of God, I come.
3 Just as I am, poor, wretched, blind;
sight, riches, healing of the mind,
yea, all I need, in thee to find,
O Lamb of God, I come.
4 Just as I am, thou wilt receive,
wilt welcome, pardon, cleanse, relieve:
because thy promise I believe,
O Lamb of God, I come.
5 Just as I am, thy love unknown
has broken every barrier down;
now to be thine, yea, thine alone,
O Lamb of God, I come.
6 Just as I am, of that free love
the breadth, length, depth, and height to prove,
here for a season, then above,
O Lamb of God, I come. Scripture: Luke 18:9-14 Languages: English Tune Title: MISERICORDIA
Just as I am, without one plea
Now let us from this table rise
Author: Fred Kaan (1929-2009) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #456a (2013) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Self-offering Lyrics: 1 Now let us from this table rise
renewed in body, mind and soul;
with Christ we die and rise again,
his 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 grant 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 6:1-14 Languages: English Tune Title: KILLIBEGS
Now let us from this table rise
Now let us from this table rise
Author: Fred Kaan (1929-2009) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #456b (2013) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Self-offering Lyrics: 1 Now let us from this table rise
renewed in body, mind and soul;
with Christ we die and rise again,
his 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 grant 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 6:1-14 Languages: English Tune Title: SOLOTHURN
Now let us from this table rise
Send me, Lord
Author: Anders Nyberg (b. 1955) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #481 (2013) Topics: Self-offering Scripture: Isaiah 6:8 Languages: English Tune Title: THUMA MINA
Send me, Lord
Sent by the Lord am I
Author: Jorge Maldonado Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #482 (2013) Topics: Self-offering Scripture: Isaiah 50:4-7 Languages: English Tune Title: [Sent by the Lord am I]
Sent by the Lord am I
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