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O God, Your Constant Care and Love
Author: H. Glen Lanier Hymnal: Moravian Book of Worship #804 (1995) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Stages of Life; Stages of Life Lyrics: 1 O God, your constant care and love
are shed upon us from above,
throughout our lives in ev'ry stage,
from infancy to later age.
2 We thank you, Lord, for dreams of youth,
for wisdom leading on to truth,
for mem'ries gathered through the years,
and faith that grows from joys and tears.
3 All time is yours, O Lord, to give;
may we, in all the years we live,
find that each day of life is new,
a celebration, Lord, with you.
4 Let not the passing of the years
rob us of joy or cause us fears;
and make our faith, O Lord, hold true,
that we may always rest in you. Scripture: Psalm 71:14-24 Languages: English Tune Title: MORNING HYMN
O God, Your Constant Care and Love
Now Praise the Hidden God of Love
Author: Fred Pratt Green Hymnal: Moravian Book of Worship #803 (1995) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Stages of Life; Stages of Life Lyrics: 1 Now praise the hidden God of love,
in whom we all must live and move,
who shepherds us, at ev'ry stage,
through youth, maturity, and age:
2 who challenged us, when we were young,
to storm the citadels of wrong;
in care for others taught us how
God's true community must grow:
3 who bids us never lose our zest,
though age is urging us to rest,
but proves to us that we have still
a work to do, a place to fill.
4 Then talk no more of waster time,
but God-ward look, and upward climb,
content to sleep, when day is done,
and rise refreshed, and travel on. Scripture: Ecclesiastes 11:7-10, 12:1-8 Languages: English Tune Title: TALLIS CANON
Now Praise the Hidden God of Love
Now in the Days of Youth
Author: Walter J. Mathams Hymnal: Moravian Book of Worship #801 (1995) Meter: 6.6.8.6 D Topics: Stages of Life; Stages of Life Scripture: Ecclesiastes 9:10 Languages: English Tune Title: DIADEMATA
Now in the Days of Youth
By cool Siloam's shady rill
Author: Reginald Heber (1783-1826) Hymnal: Church Hymnary (4th ed.) #688 (2005) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Stages of Life Lyrics: 1 By cool Siloam's shady rill
how sweet the lily grows!
How sweet the breath beneath the hill
of Sharon's dewy rose!
2 Lo! such the child whose early feet
the paths of peace have trod,
whose secret heart with influence sweet
is upward drawn to God.
3 By cool Siloam's shady rill
the lily must decay,
the rose that blooms beneath the hill
must shortly fade away;
4 And soon, too soon, the wintry hour
of life's maturer age
will shake the soul with sorrow's power
and stormy passion's rage.
5 O thou whose infant feet were found
within thy Father's shrine,
whose years, with changeless virtue crowned,
were all alike divine.
6 Dependent on thy bounteous breath
we seek thy grace alone,
through every stage of life, and death,
to keep us still thine own. Scripture: Isaiah 40:6-8 Languages: English Tune Title: BELMONT
By cool Siloam's shady rill
By cool Siloam's shady rill
Author: Reginald Heber (1783-1826) Hymnal: Hymns of Glory, Songs of Praise #688 (2008) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Stages of Life Lyrics: 1 By cool Siloam's shady rill
how sweet the lily grows!
How sweet the breath beneath the hill
of Sharon's dewy rose!
2 Lo! such the child whose early feet
the paths of peace have trod,
whose secret heart with influence sweet
is upward drawn to God.
3 By cool Siloam's shady rill
the lily must decay,
the rose that blooms beneath the hill
must shortly fade away;
4 And soon, too soon, the wintry hour
of life's maturer age
will shake the soul with sorrow's power
and stormy passion's rage.
5 O thou, whose infant feet were found
within thy Father's shrine,
whose years, with changeless virtue crowned,
were all alike divine,
6 Dependent on thy bounteous breath
we seek thy grace alone,
through every stage of life, and death,
to keep us still thine own. Scripture: Isaiah 40:6-8 Languages: English Tune Title: BELMONT
By cool Siloam's shady rill
Praise to the Lord for the joys of the earth
Author: John L. Bell (b. 1949); Graham Maule (b. 1958) Hymnal: Church Hymnary (4th ed.) #165 (2005) Meter: 10.10.10.10 Topics: Stages of Life Scripture: 1 Peter 5:7 Languages: English Tune Title: BONNIE GEORGE CAMPBELL
Praise to the Lord for the joys of the earth
Praise to the Lord for the joys of the earth
Author: John L. Bell (b. 1949); Graham Maule (b. 1958) Hymnal: Hymns of Glory, Songs of Praise #165 (2008) Meter: 10.10.10.10 Topics: Stages of Life Scripture: 1 Peter 5:7 Languages: English Tune Title: BONNIE GEORGE CAMPBELL
Praise to the Lord for the joys of the earth
When the storms of life are raging, stand by me
Author: Charles Albert Tindley (1851-1933) Hymnal: Church Hymnary (4th ed.) #570 (2005) Meter: 8.3.8.3.7.7.8.3 Topics: Stages of Life Lyrics: 1 When the storms of life are raging, stand by me;
when the storms of life are raging, stand by me.
When the world is pounding me,
like a ship upon the sea,
Lord, who rules the wind and water, stand by me.
2 In the midst of tribulation, stand by me;
in the midst of tribulation, stand by me.
When the hosts of hell assail,
and my strength begins to fail,
Lord, who never lost a battle, stand by me.
3 In the midst of faults and failures, stand by me;
in the midst of faults and failures, stand by me.
When I've done the best I can,
and my friends misunderstand,
Lord, who knowes all about me, stand by me.
4 In the midst of persecution, stand by me;
in the midst of persecution, stand by me.
When my foes in war array
undertake to stop my way,
Lord, who saved Paul and Silas, stand by me.
5 When I’m growing old and feeble, stand by me;
when I’m growing old and feeble, stand by me.
when my life becomes a burden
and I’m nearing chilly Jordan,
Lord, the Lily of the Valley, stand by me. Scripture: Acts 16:16-34 Languages: English Tune Title: STAND BY ME
When the storms of life are raging, stand by me
When the storms of life are raging, stand by me
Author: Charles Albert Tindley (1851-1933) Hymnal: Hymns of Glory, Songs of Praise #570 (2008) Meter: 8.3.8.3.7.7.8.3 Topics: Stages of Life Lyrics: 1 When the storms of life are raging, stand by me;
when the storms of life are raging, stand by me.
When the world is pounding me
like a ship upon the sea,
Lord, who rules the wind and water, stand by me.
2 In the midst of tribulation, stand by me;
in the midst of tribulation, stand by me.
When the hosts of hell assail,
and my strength begins to fail,
Lord, who never lost a battle, stand by me.
3 In the midst of faults and failures, stand by me;
in the midst of faults and failures, stand by me.
When I've done the best I can,
and my friends misunderstand,
Lord, who knowest all about me, stand by me.
4 In the midst of persecution, stand by me;
in the midst of persecution, stand by me.
When my foes in war array
undertake to stop my way,
Lord, who saved Paul and Silas, stand by me.
5 When I’m growing old and feeble, stand by me;
when I’m growing old and feeble, stand by me;
when my life becomes a burden
and I’m nearing chilly Jordan,
Lord, the Lily of the Valley, stand by me. Scripture: Acts 16:16-34 Languages: English Tune Title: STAND BY ME
When the storms of life are raging, stand by me
The grace of life is theirs
Author: Fred Pratt Green (1903-2000) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #349 (2013) Meter: 6.6.6.6.8.8 Topics: Stages of Life Lyrics: 1 The grace of life is theirs
who, on this wedding-day,
delight to make their vows
and for each other pray.
May they, O Lord, together prove
the lasting joy of Christian love.
2 Where love is, God abides;
and God shall surely bless
a home where trust and care
give birth to happiness.
May they, O Lord, together prove
the lasting joy of such a love.
3 How slow to take offence
love is! How quick to heal!
How ready in distress
to know how others feel!
May they, O Lord, together prove
the lasting joys of such a love.
4 And when time lays its hand
on all we hold most dear,
and life, by life consumed,
fulfills its purpose here:
may we, O Lord, together prove
the lasting joy of Christian love. Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 Languages: English Tune Title: DARWALL'S 148TH
The grace of life is theirs
Our children, Lord, in faith and prayer
Author: Thomas Haweis (1734-1820); Reginald Heber (1783-1826) Hymnal: Church Hymnary (4th ed.) #632 (2005) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Stages of Life Lyrics: 1 Our children, Lord, in faith and prayer,
we now devote to you;
let them your covenant mercies share,
and your salvation true.
2 Such children you did once embrace,
while dwelling here below;
to us and ours, O God of grace,
the same compassion show.
3 Dear Lord, your infant feet were found
within your Father's shrine;
your years, with changeless virtue crowned,
were all alike divine.
4 Dependent on your bounteous breath,
we seek your grace alone,
in every stage of life and death,
to keep us still your own. Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:27-28 Languages: English Tune Title: BELMONT
Our children, Lord, in faith and prayer
Our children, Lord, in faith and prayer
Author: Thomas Haweis (1734-1820); Reginald Heber (1783-1826) Hymnal: Hymns of Glory, Songs of Praise #632 (2008) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Stages of Life Lyrics: 1 Our children, Lord, in faith and prayer,
we now devote to you;
let them your covenant mercies share,
and your salvation true.
2 Such children you did once embrace,
while dwelling here below;
to us and ours, O God of grace,
the same compassion show.
3 Dear Lord, your infant feet were found
within your Father's shrine;
your years, with changeless virtue crowned,
were all alike divine.
4 Dependent on your bounteous breath,
we seek your grace alone,
in every stage of life and death,
to keep us still your own. Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:27-28 Languages: English Tune Title: BELMONT
Our children, Lord, in faith and prayer
Lord of Our Growing Years
Author: David Mowbray, 1938- Hymnal: Moravian Book of Worship #800 (1995) Meter: 6.6.6.6 with refrain Topics: Stages of Life; Stages of Life Scripture: Psalm 71:14-24 Languages: English Tune Title: EASTVIEW
Lord of Our Growing Years
Lord of All Hopefulness
Author: Jan Struther, 1901-1953 Hymnal: Moravian Book of Worship #802 (1995) Meter: 10.11.11.12 Topics: Stages of Life; Stages of Life First Line: Lord of all hopefulness, Lord of all joy Scripture: Psalm 4:8 Languages: English Tune Title: SLANE
Lord of All Hopefulness
God Made from One Blood
Author: Thomas H. Troeger Hymnal: Moravian Book of Worship #678 (1995) Meter: 11.11.11.11 Topics: Stages of Life First Line: God made from one blood all the families of earth Scripture: Acts 17:23-31 Languages: English Tune Title: DORIAN
God Made from One Blood
When memory fades and recognition falters
Author: Mary Louise Bringle (b. 1953) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #524 (2013) Meter: 11.10.11.10.11.10 Topics: Stages of Life Scripture: Deuteronomy 33:27 Languages: English Tune Title: FINLANDIA
When memory fades and recognition falters
Jesus, this is my devotion
Author: Stuart Townend (b. 1963); Simon Brading Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #606 (2013) Topics: Stages of Life First Line: Christ be in my waking Scripture: Psalm 23:1-3 Languages: English Tune Title: [Christ be in my waking]
Jesus, this is my devotion
Thanks be to God for his saints of each past generation
Author: Timothy Dudley-Smith (b. 1926) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #310 (2013) Meter: 14.14.4.7.8 Topics: Stages of Life Lyrics: 1 Thanks be to God for his saints of each past generation,
one with us still in one body, one great congregation;
with them proclaim
Jesus for ever the same,
Author of life and salvation.
2 Thanks be to God for his blessings which daily surround us;
glory to Christ, the Redeemer who sought us and found us,
who from the grave
rose, the almighty to save,
breaking the fetters that bound us.
3 Thanks be to God for the years that are yet in his keeping,
trusting each day to the care of a Father unsleeping,
on to the end,
Christ our companion and friend,
joy at the last for our weeping.
4 Thanks be to God who has called us and daily defends us,
who with the Son and the Spirit unchanging befriends us;
now in that name,
Jesus for ever the same,
forth to his service he sends us. Scripture: Hebrews 13:8 Languages: English Tune Title: LOBE DEN HERREN
Thanks be to God for his saints of each past generation
Lord, thy word abideth
Author: Henry Williams Baker (1821-1877) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #383 (2013) Meter: 6.6.6.6 Topics: Stages of Life Lyrics: 1 Lord, thy word abideth,
and our footsteps guideth;
who its truth believeth
light and joy receiveth.
2 When our foes are near us,
then thy word doth cheer us,
word of consolation,
message of salvation.
3 When the storms are o'er us,
and dark clouds before us,
then its light directeth,
and our way protecteth.
4 Who can tell the pleasure,
who recount the treasure
by thy word imparted
to the simple-hearted?
5 Word of mercy, giving
succour to the living;
word of life, supplying
comfort to the dying.
6 O that we discerning
its most holy learning,
Lord, may love and fear thee,
evermore be near thee! Scripture: Psalm 119:105 Languages: English Tune Title: RAVENSHAW
Lord, thy word abideth
God of my life, to thee my cheerful soul
Hymnal: Church Hymn Book; consisting of hymns and psalms, original and selected. adapted to public worship and many other occasions. 2nd ed. #666 (1838) Topics: The Stages of Life Birthday Languages: English
God of my life, to thee my cheerful soul
Lord, As a Pilgrim
Author: Wihelmi Malmivaara, 1854-1922; Gilbert E. Doan, 1930- Hymnal: Moravian Book of Worship #796 (1995) Meter: 9.9.5.5.4 Topics: Stages of Life First Line: Lord, as a pilgrim through life I go Scripture: Psalm 31 Languages: English Tune Title: OI HERRA, JOS MÄ MATKAMIES MAAN
Lord, As a Pilgrim
O Lord of every shining constellation
Author: Albert Frederick Bayly (1901-1984) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #547 (2013) Meter: 11.10.11.10 Topics: Stages of Life Scripture: Genesis 1:26-27 Languages: English Tune Title: HIGHWOOD
O Lord of every shining constellation
As now the sun's declining rays
Author: Charles Coffin (1676-1749); John Chandler (1806-1876) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #11 (2013) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Stages of Life Lyrics: 1 As now the sun's declining rays
at eventide descend,
so life's brief day is sinking down
to its appointed end.
2 Lord, on the cross thine arms were stretched
to draw thy people nigh:
O grant us then that cross to love,
and in those arms to die.
3 All glory to the Father be,
all glory to the Son,
all glory, Holy Ghost, to thee,
while endless ages run. Scripture: Psalm 90:10 Languages: English Tune Title: ST PETER
As now the sun's declining rays
O strength and stay upholding all creation
Author: St Ambrose (c. 340--397); John Ellerton (1826-1893); Fenton John Anthony Hort (1828-1892) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #21 (2013) Meter: 11.10.11.10 Topics: Stages of Life Lyrics: 1 O strength and stay upholding all creation,
who ever dost thyself unmoved abide,
yet day by day the light in due gradation
from hour to hour through all its changes guide;
2 Grant to life's day a calm unclouded ending,
an eve untouched by shadows of decay,
the brightness of a holy death-bed blending
with dawning glories of the eternal day.
3 Hear us, O Father, gracious and forgiving,
through Jesus Christ thy co-eternal Word,
who with the Holy Ghost by all things living
now and to endless ages art adored. Scripture: Isaiah 12:2 Languages: English Tune Title: STRENGTH AND STAY
O strength and stay upholding all creation
Saviour, again to thy dear name we raise
Author: John Ellerton (1826-1893) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #22 (2013) Meter: 10.10.10.10 Topics: Stages of Life Lyrics: 1 Saviour, again to thy dear name we raise
with one accord our parting hymn of praise;
we stand to bless thee ere our worship cease;
then, lowly kneeling, wait thy word of peace.
2 Grant us thy peace upon our homeward way;
with thee began, with thee shall end, the day:
guard thou the lips from sin, the hearts from shame,
that in this house have called upon thy name.
3 Grant us thy peace, Lord, through the coming night;
turn thou for us its darkness into light;
from harm and danger keep thy children free,
for dark and light are both alike to thee.
4 Grant us thy peace throughout our earthly life,
our balm in sorrow, and our stay in strife;
then, when thy voice shall bid our conflict cease,
call us, O Lord, to thine eternal peace. Scripture: Psalm 4:8 Languages: English Tune Title: ELLERS
Saviour, again to thy dear name we raise
We turn to Christ anew
Author: Timothy Dudley-Smith (b. 1926) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #341 (2013) Meter: 6.6.8.4 D Topics: Stages of Life 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
Says Jesus, 'Come and gather round'
Author: Leith Fisher (b. 1941) Hymnal: Church Hymnary (4th ed.) #342 (2005) Meter: 8.6.8.6.8.8.8.6 Topics: Stages of Life Scripture: Luke 18:15-17 Languages: English Tune Title: UNE JEUNE PUCELLE
Says Jesus, 'Come and gather round'
Says Jesus, 'Come and gather round'
Author: Leith Fisher (b. 1941) Hymnal: Hymns of Glory, Songs of Praise #342 (2008) Meter: 8.6.8.6.8.8.8.6 Topics: Stages of Life Scripture: Luke 18:15-17 Languages: English Tune Title: UNE JEUNE PUCELLE
Says Jesus, 'Come and gather round'
We pledge to one another
Author: Jill Jenkins (b. 1937) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #350 (2013) Topics: Stages of Life Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:3-5 Languages: English Tune Title: THAXTED
We pledge to one another
We cannot measure how you heal
Author: John L. Bell (b. 1949); Graham Maule (b. 1958) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #522 (2013) Topics: Stages of Life Scripture: Mark 7:24-37 Languages: English Tune Title: YE BANKS AND BRAES (THE BANKS O' DOON)
We cannot measure how you heal
I vow to thee, my country, all earthly things above
Author: Cecil Arthur Spring-Rice (1859-1918) Hymnal: Church Hymnary (4th ed.) #704 (2005) Meter: 13.13.13.13.13.13 Topics: Stages of Life Lyrics: 1 I vow to thee, my country, all earthly things above,
entire and whole and perfect, the service of my love:
the love that asks no question, the love that stands the test,
that lays upon the altar the dearest and the best;
the love that never falters, the love that pays the price,
the love that makes undaunted the final sacrifice.
2 And there's another country I've heard of long ago,
most dear to them that love her, most great to them that know;
we may not count her armies, we may not see her King;
her fortress is a faithful heart, her pride is suffering;
and soul by soul and silently her shining bounds increase,
and her ways are ways of gentleness and all her paths are peace. Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-3 Languages: English Tune Title: THAXTED
I vow to thee, my country, all earthly things above
I vow to thee, my country, all earthly things above
Author: Cecil Arthur Spring-Rice (1859-1918) Hymnal: Hymns of Glory, Songs of Praise #704 (2008) Meter: 13.13.13.13.13.13 Topics: Stages of Life Lyrics: 1 I vow to thee, my country, all earthly things above,
entire and whole and perfect, the service of my love:
the love that asks no question, the love that stands the test,
that lays upon the altar the dearest and the best;
the love that never falters, the love that pays the price,
the love that makes undaunted the final sacrifice.
2 And there's another country, I've heard of long ago,
most dear to them that love her, most great to them that know;
we may not count her armies, we may not see her King;
her fortress is a faithful heart, her pride is suffering;
and soul by soul and silently her shining bounds increase,
and her ways are ways of gentleness and all her paths are peace. Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-3 Languages: English Tune Title: THAXTED
I vow to thee, my country, all earthly things above
And it's from the old I travel to the new
Author: Sydney Carter (1915-2004) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #757 (2013) Topics: Stages of Life First Line: One more step along the world I go Lyrics: 1 One more step along the world I go,
one more step along the world I go,
from the old things to the new,
keep me travelling along with you:
[Refrain:]
And it's from the old I travel to the new;
keep me travelling along with you.
2 Round the corners of the world I turn,
more and more about the world I learn;
all the new things that I see
you'll be looking at along with me. [Refrain]
3 As I travel through the bad and good,
keep me travelling the way I should;
where I see no way to go
you'll be telling me the way, I know. [Refrain]
4 Give me courage when the world is rough,
keep me loving though the world is tough;
leap and sing in all I do,
keep me travelling along with you. [Refrain]
5 You are older than the world can be,
you are younger than the life in me;
ever old and ever new,
keep me travelling along with you. [Refrain] Scripture: John 14:18 Languages: English Tune Title: SOUTHCOTE
And it's from the old I travel to the new
Take this moment, sign and space
Author: John L. Bell (b. 1949); Graham Maule (b. 1958) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #788 (2013) Topics: Stages of Life Scripture: Psalm 51:1-12 Languages: English Tune Title: TAKE THIS MOMENT
Take this moment, sign and space
In the Bulb There Is a Flower
Author: Natalie Sleeth Hymnal: Moravian Book of Worship #797 (1995) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Topics: Stages of Life Lyrics: 1 In the bulb there is a flower;
in the seed, an apple tree;
in cocoons, a hidden promise:
butterflies will soon be free!
In the cold and snow of winter
there’s a spring that waits to be,
unrevealed until its season,
something God alone can see.
2 There’s a song in ev'ry silence,
seeking word and melody;
there’s a dawn in ev'ry darkness,
bringing hope to you and me.
From the past will come the future;
what it holds, a mystery,
unrevealed until its season,
something God alone can see.
3 In our end is our beginning;
in our time, infinity;
in our doubt there is believing;
in our life, eternity.
In our death, a resurrection;
at the last, a victory,
unrevealed until its season,
something God alone can see. Scripture: John 12:24-26 Languages: English Tune Title: PROMISE
In the Bulb There Is a Flower
When all thy mercies, O my God
Author: Joseph Addison (1672-1719) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #820 (2013) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Stages of Life Lyrics: 1 When all thy mercies, O my God,
my rising soul surveys,
transported with the view, I'm lost
in wonder, love, and praise.
2 Unnumbered comforts to my soul
thy tender care bestowed,
before my infant heart conceived
from whom those comforts flowed.
3 When in the slippery paths of youth
with heedless steps I ran,
thine arm unseen conveyed me safe,
and led me up to man.
4 Ten thousand thousand precious gifts
my daily thanks employ,
and not the least a cheerful heart
which tastes those gifts with joy.
5 Through every period of my life
thy goodness I'll pursue,
and after death in distant worlds
the glorious theme renew.
6 Through all eternity to thee,
a joyful song I'll raise;
for O, eternity's too short
to utter all thy praise. Scripture: Psalm 103:1-19 Languages: English Tune Title: CONTEMPLATION
When all thy mercies, O my God
Year by year, from past to future
Author: Alan Luff (b. 1928) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #829 (2013) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Topics: Stages of Life Lyrics: 1 Year by year, from past to future
worship marks our upward climb,
sets the rhythm of our journey
to eternity through time:
though the outward things diminish
we are held more firm by grace,
following God's heavenward calling
and the everlasting prize.
2 As we seek to weave life's fabric
on the lengthening loom of days,
may Christ guide the threads that form it,
be the pattern it displays;
may the Father, master craftsman,
sorrowing over each mistake,
plan for us a new perfection
from the ugliness we make.
3 Though we long for the adventure
of the mystery of bliss,
to the pilgrim's eyes the pathway
breaks, and ends in death's abyss;
but within the dark are waiting
hands that bear the print of nails,
which will hold us safe and bear us
where the worship never fails. Scripture: John 14:1-4 Languages: English Tune Title: EBENEZER
Year by year, from past to future
Our Father God in heaven
Author: Timothy Dudley-Smith (b. 1926) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #138 (2013) Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6 Topics: Stages of Life Lyrics: 1 Our Father God in heaven
on whom our world depends,
to you let praise be given
for families and friends;
for parents, sisters, brothers,
a home where love belongs,
but on this day for mothers
we bring our thankful songs.
2 What wealth of God's bestowing
for all the world to share!
what strength of heart outgoing
to children everywhere!
Our deepest joys and sorrows
a mother's path must trace,
and earth's unknown tomorrows
are held in her embrace.
3 How well we know the story
that tells of Jesus' birth,
the Lord of heaven's glory
become a child of earth;
a helpless infant sleeping,
yet King of realms above,
to find in Mary's keeping
the warmth of human love.
4 Our Father God in heaven,
to you we lift our prayer,
that every child be given
such tenderness and care,
where life is all for others,
where love your love displays:
for God's good gift of mothers
let earth unite in praise! Scripture: Proverbs 31:28 Languages: English Tune Title: ELLACOMBE
Our Father God in heaven
Christ be the Lord of all our days
Author: Timothy Dudley-Smith (b. 1926) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #607 (2013) Meter: 8.6.8.8.6 Topics: Stages of Life Lyrics: 1 Christ be the Lord of all our days,
the swiftly passing years:
Lord of our unremembered birth,
heirs to the brightness of the earth;
Lord of our griefs and fears.
2 Christ be the source of all our deeds,
the life our living shares;
the fount which flows from worlds above
to never-failing springs of love;
the ground of all our prayers.
3 Christ be the goal of all our hopes,
the end to whom we come;
guide of each pilgrim Christian soul
which seeks, as compass seeks the pole,
our many-mansioned home.
4 Christ be the vision of our lives,
of all we think and are;
to shine upon our spirits' sight
as light of everlasting light,
the bright and morning star. Scripture: John 14:6 Languages: English Tune Title: CLOTH FAIR
Christ be the Lord of all our days
My child, lie still to rest and sleep
Hymnal: Church Hymn Book; consisting of hymns and psalms, original and selected. adapted to public worship and many other occasions. 2nd ed. #667 (1838) Topics: The Stages of Life Cradle hymns Scripture: Luke 2:12 Languages: English
My child, lie still to rest and sleep
Hush, my dear child, lie still and slumber
Hymnal: Church Hymn Book; consisting of hymns and psalms, original and selected. adapted to public worship and many other occasions. 2nd ed. #668 (1838) Topics: The Stages of Life Cradle hymns Languages: English
Hush, my dear child, lie still and slumber
Thou Lord from whom all blessings flow
Hymnal: Church Hymn Book; consisting of hymns and psalms, original and selected. adapted to public worship and many other occasions. 2nd ed. #669 (1838) Topics: The Stages of Life Marriage Hymn Languages: English
Thou Lord from whom all blessings flow
How can we know how long you wait
Author: Edith Sinclair Downing (b. 1922) Hymnal: Church Hymnary (4th ed.) #723 (2005) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Stages of Life Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-7 Languages: English Tune Title: DOWNING
How can we know how long you wait
Guide me, O thou great Redeemer
Author: William Williams (1717-1791); Peter Williams (1727-1796) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #652 (2013) Meter: 8.7.8.7.4.7 Topics: Stages of Life Lyrics: 1 Guide me, O thou great Redeemer,
pilgrim through this barren land;
I am weak, but thou art mighty;
hold me with thy powerful hand:
Bread of heaven,
feed me now and evermore.
2 Open now the crystal fountain
whence the healing stream doth flow;
let the fiery cloudy pillar
lead me all my journey through:
strong deliverer,
be thou still my strength and shield.
3 When I tread the verge of Jordan,
bid my anxious fears subside;
death of death, and hell's destruction,
land me safe on Canaan's side:
songs and praises
I will ever give to thee. Scripture: Exodus 16:1-4 Languages: English Tune Title: CWM RHONDDA
Guide me, O thou great Redeemer
God of my childhood and my youth
Hymnal: Church Hymn Book; consisting of hymns and psalms, original and selected. adapted to public worship and many other occasions. 2nd ed. #670 (1838) Topics: The Stages of Life Old Age Languages: English
God of my childhood and my youth
And God will delight
Author: Shirley Erena Murray (b. 1931) Hymnal: Church Hymnary (4th ed.) #685 (2005) Meter: 11.10.11.10 with refrain Topics: Stages of Life First Line: For everyone born, a place at the table Lyrics: 1 For everyone born, a place at the table,
for everyone born, clean water and bread,
a shelter, a space, a safe place for growing,
for everyone born, a star overhead,
Refrain:
And God will delight
when we are creators of justice and joy,
yes, God will delight
when we are creators of justice,
justice and joy!
2 For woman and man, a place at the table,
revising the roles, deciding the share,
with wisdom and grace, dividing the power,
for woman and man, a system that's fair, [Refrain]
3 For young and for old, a place at the table,
a voice to be heard, a part in the song,
the hands of a child in hands that are wrinkled,
for young and for old, the right to belong, [Refrain]
4 For just and unjust, a place at the table,
abuser, abused, with need to forgive,
in anger, in hurt, a mind-set of mercy,
for just and unjust, a new way to live, [Refrain]
5 For everyone born, a place at the table,
to live without fear, and simply to be,
to work, to speak out, to witness and worship,
for everyone born, the right to be free, [Refrain] Scripture: 1 John 3:18 Languages: English Tune Title: A PLACE AT THE TABLE
And God will delight
And God will delight
Author: Shirley Erena Murray (b. 1931) Hymnal: Hymns of Glory, Songs of Praise #685 (2008) Meter: 11.10.11.10 with refrain Topics: Stages of Life First Line: For everyone born, a place at the table Lyrics: 1 For everyone born, a place at the table,
for everyone born, clean water and bread,
a shelter, a space, a safe place for growing,
for everyone born, a star overhead,
Refrain:
And God will delight
when we are creators of justice and joy,
yes, God will delight
when we are creators of justice,
justice and joy!
2 For woman and man, a place at the table,
revising the roles, deciding the share,
with wisdom and grace, dividing the power,
for woman and man, a system that's fair, [Refrain]
3 For young and for old, a place at the table,
a voice to be heard, a part in the song,
the hands of a child in hands that are wrinkled,
for young and for old, the right to belong, [Refrain]
4 For just and unjust, a place at the table,
abuser, abused, with need to forgive,
in anger, in hurt, a mind-set of mercy,
for just and unjust, a new way to live, [Refrain]
5 For everyone born, a place at the table,
to live without fear, and simply to be,
to work, to speak out, to witness and worship,
for everyone born, the right to be free, [Refrain] Scripture: 1 John 3:18 Languages: English Tune Title: A PLACE AT THE TABLE
And God will delight
How happy are all they who hear
Hymnal: Church Hymnary (4th ed.) #686 (2005) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Stages of Life Lyrics: 1 How happy are all they who hear
true Wisdom's guiding voice;
and who her understanding make
their early, only choice.
2 For she has treasures greater far
than east or west unfold;
and her rewards more precious are
than all their stores of gold.
3 In her right hand she holds to view
a length of happy days;
and riches with great honours joined
are what her left displays.
4 She guides the young with innocence,
in pleasure's paths to tread;
a crown of glory she bestows
upon the hoary head.
5 According as her labours rise,
so her rewards increase;
her ways are ways of pleasantness,
and all her paths are peace. Scripture: Proverbs 3:13-17 Languages: English Tune Title: ST. STEPHEN (NEWINGTON)
How happy are all they who hear
How happy are all they who hear
Hymnal: Hymns of Glory, Songs of Praise #686 (2008) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Stages of Life Lyrics: 1 How happy are all they who hear
true Wisdom's guiding voice;
and who her understanding make
their early, only choice.
2 For she has treasures greater far
than east or west unfold;
and her rewards more precious are
than all their stores of gold.
3 In her right hand she holds to view
a length of happy days;
and riches with great honours joined
are what her left displays.
4 She guides the young with innocence,
in pleasure's paths to tread;
a crown of glory she bestows
upon the hoary head.
5 According as her labours rise,
so her rewards increase;
her ways are ways of pleasantness,
and all her paths are peace. Scripture: Proverbs 3:13-17 Languages: English Tune Title: ST. STEPHEN (NEWINGTON)
How happy are all they who hear
How can we know how long you wait
Author: Edith Sinclair Downing (b. 1922) Hymnal: Hymns of Glory, Songs of Praise #723 (2008) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Stages of Life Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-7 Languages: English Tune Title: DOWNING
How can we know how long you wait
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