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Spirit of the Living God

Author: Daniel Iverson Appears in 104 hymnals Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:3 Used With Tune: [Spirit of the living God]

Author: Mary E. Byrne; Eleanor H. Hull Meter: 10.10.10.10 Appears in 160 hymnals Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:5 First Line: Be Thou my vision, O Lord of my heart Lyrics: 1. Be Thou my vision, O Lord of my heart; Naught be all else to me, save that Thou art; Thou my best thought, by day or by night, Waking or sleeping, Thy presence my light. 2. Be Thou my wisdom, and Thou my true word; I ever with Thee and Thou with me, Lord; Thou my great Father, I Thy true son, Thou in me dwelling, and I with Thee one. 3. Riches I heed not, or man's empty praise, Thou mine inheritance, now and always; Thou and Thou only, first in my heart, High King of heaven, my treasure Thou art. 4. High King of heaven, my victory won, May I reach heaven's joys, O bright heaven's Sun! Heart of my own heart, whatever befall, Still be my vision, O Ruler of all. Used With Tune: SLANE

Our Cities Cry to You, O God

Author: Margaret Clarkson, b. 1915 Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 7 hymnals Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3 Topics: Service Used With Tune: SALVATION

Love Divine, All Loves Excelling

Author: Charles Wesley Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 1,869 hymnals Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3 Lyrics: 1 Love divine, all loves excelling, Joy of heaven, to earth come down; fix in us thy humble dwelling, all thy faithful mercies crown. Jesus, thou art all compassion, pure, unbounded love thou art; visit us with thy salvation, enter every trembling heart. 2 Come, Almighty to deliver, let us all thy life receive; suddenly return, and never, nevermore thy temples leave. Thee we would always blessing, serve thee with thy hosts above, pray and praise thee without ceasing, glory in thy perfect love. 3 Finish, then, thy new creation; pure and spotless let us be; let us see thy great salvation perfectly restored in thee: changed from glory into glory, till in heaven we take our place, till we cast our crowns before thee, lost in wonder, love, and praise. Topics: Epiphany & Ministry of Christ; Love God's Love to Us; Walk with God; Epiphany & Ministry of Christ; Love God's Love to Us; New Creation; Salvation; Walk with God Used With Tune: HYFRYDOL

To the name of our salvation

Author: John Mason Neale (1818-1866) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Appears in 119 hymnals Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:3 Lyrics: 1 To the name of our salvation laud and honour let us pay, which for many a generation hid in God's foreknowledge lay, but with holy exultation we may sing aloud today. 2 Jesus is the name we treasure, name beyond what words can tell, name of gladness, name of pleasure, ear and heart delighting well; name of power beyond all measure, saving us from sin and hell. 3 Jesus is the name exalted over every other name; in this name, whene'er assaulted we can put our foes to shame: strength to those who would have halted, eyes to blind, and feet to lame. 4 Therefore we in love adoring this most blessèd name revere, Holy Jesus, thee imploring so to write it in us here, that hereafter, heavenward soaring, we may sing with angels there. Topics: Life in Christ Christ Risen - Reign and Priesthood; Adoration Of Jesus; Conflict; Jesus Name Used With Tune: TANTUM ERGO SACRAMENTUM Text Sources: 15th century; translated Hymns Ancient and Modern, 1861

Shine, Jesus, Shine

Author: Graham Kendrick, b. 1950 Meter: 9.9.10.10.3.3 with refrain Appears in 39 hymnals Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3 First Line: Lord, the light of your love is shining Topics: Epiphany Used With Tune: SHINE, JESUS, SHINE

Chosen not for good in me

Appears in 39 hymnals Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:2 Topics: The Christian Graces; Consistency; Gratitude; Sickness

When We Are Living (Pues si vivimos)

Author: Anonymous; Elise S. Eslinger; Roberto Escamilla; George Lockwood Meter: 10.10.10.10 Appears in 35 hymnals Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:1-6 First Line: When we are living, it is in Christ Jesus (Pues si vivimos, para Él vivimos) Topics: Encouragement; Living and Dying in Christ; Ministry; Offering; Service; Social Concerns Used With Tune: SOMOS DEL SEÑOR

Lord, We Hear Your Word

Author: Margaret Clarkson, 1915- Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 5 hymnals Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:2 First Line: Lord, we hear your Word with gladness Lyrics: 1 Lord, we hear your Word with gladness: you have spoken– we rejoice: words of love and life and freedom– help us make their truth our choice! Now in holy celebration for your Word we worship you; spoken, written, known in Jesus, ours today to prove anew. 2 May we hear with understanding, by your Spirit taught and led; may the springs of all our being by your Living Word be fed; may our hearts accept with meekness all the grace your light makes known; may obedience mark our footsteps till we make each word our own! 3 You have spoken– yours the fullness, ours the wealth of this your Word: debtors, then, as living letters we must make your Gospel heard! By your Spirit’s power transform us; shed your saving Light abroad till our lives by love in action show our world the truth of God! Used With Tune: BLAENWERN

Spirit of the living God, move among us all

Author: Michael Baughen (b. 1930) Meter: 7.5.7.5.4.4.7.5 Appears in 5 hymnals Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:3 Lyrics: Spirit of the living God, move among us all; make us one in heart and mind, make us one in love, humble, caring, selfless, sharing. Spirit of the living God, fill our lives with love. Topics: The Holy Spirit in the Church Enlightening and Renewing the Church; Church unity and ecumenism; Love for others; Sharing and Caring; Unity of Humanity Used With Tune: [Spirit of the living God]

Spirit of truth and grace

Author: Iain D. Cunningham (b. 1954) Meter: 6.6.11 D Appears in 2 hymnals Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:6 Topics: The Holy Spirit in the Church Illumination of God's Word; Our Response to God in the worship of God's house; Church Worship; Compassion; Gathering; Holy Spirit name and images for Used With Tune: DOWN AMPNEY

We Praise Thee, O God

Author: William P. MacKay, 1837-1885 Appears in 1,242 hymnals Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:6 Refrain First Line: Hallelujah! Thine the glory Lyrics: 1 We praise thee, O God, for the Son of thy love, for Jesus who died and is now gone above. Refrain: Hallelujah, Thine the glory, hallelujah! Amen. Hallelujah, Thine the glory, revive us again. 2 We praise thee, O God, for thy Spirit of light, who has shown us our Savior, and scattered our night. [Refrain] 3 All glory and praise to the Lamb that was slain, who has borne all our sins and has cleansed ev'ry stain. [Refrain] 4 Revive us again, fill each heart with thy love, may each soul be rekindled with fire from above. [Refrain] Topics: Easter; Joy; Light; Reconciliation; Reformation Used With Tune: REVIVE US AGAIN

His quickening power

Author: Isaac Watts Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,220 hymnals Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:6 First Line: Come, Holy Spirit, heavenly Dove Topics: Holy Spirit Influences of; Holy Spirit Invoked; Holy Spirit Power of; Hosannas

O for a heart to praise my God

Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,165 hymnals Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:3 Topics: Growth in Grace and Holiness Used With Tune: ABRIDGE (ST STEPHEN)

So let our lips and lives express

Author: Watts Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 492 hymnals Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:2-3 Lyrics: 1 So let our lips and lives express The holy gospel we profess; So let our works and virtues shine, To prove the doctrine all divine. 2 Thus shall we best proclaim abroad The honors of our Saviour God; When his salvation reigns within, And grace subdues the power of sin. 3 Religion bears our spirits up, While we expect that blessed hope-- The bright appearance of the Lord; And faith stands leaning on his word. Topics: The Christian Life Growth in Grace; Consistency

The God of Abraham Praise

Author: Moses Maimonides; Daniel ben Judah Dayan; Thomas Olivers; Max Landsberg; Newton M. Mann; William C. Gannett Meter: 6.6.8.4 D Appears in 454 hymnals Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:3 Lyrics: 1 The God of Abraham praise, who reigns enthroned above, the Ancient of Eternal Days, the God of love! The Lord, the great I AM, by earth and heaven confessed, we bow before your holy name, forever blest. 2 Your spirit still flows free, high surging where it will. In prophet's word you spoke of old and you speak still. Established is your law, and changeless it shall stand, deep writ upon the human heart by your strong hand. 3 Your goodly land we seek, with peace and plenty blest, a land of sacred liberty and Sabbath rest. There milk and honey flow, and oil and wine abound, and trees of life forever grow with mercy crowned. 4 You have eternal life implanted in the soul; your love shall be our strength and stay, while ages roll. We praise you, living God! We praise your holy name: the first, the last, beyond all thought, and still the same! Topics: God's Covenant with Israel; Kingdom of God; Praise; Sovereignty of God Used With Tune: LEONI

O'er those gloomy hills of darkness

Author: William Williams Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Appears in 411 hymnals Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:5-6 Used With Tune: REGENT SQUARE

O Spirit of the living God

Author: James Montgomery, 1771-1854 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 374 hymnals Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:3 Lyrics: 1 O Spirit of the living God, in all the fullness of thy grace, wherever human feet hath trod, descend on our rebellious race. 2 Give tongues of fire and hearts of love to preach the reconciling word; give power and unction from above whene'er the joyful sound is heard. 3 Be darkness, at thy coming, light; confusion, order in thy path; souls without strength inspire with might; bid mercy triumph over wrath. 4 O Spirit of the Lord, prepare the whole round earth her God to meet; breathe thou abroad like morning air, till hearts of stone begin to beat. 5 Baptize the nations; far and nigh the triumphs of the cross record; the name of Jesus glorify till every kindred call him Lord. Topics: Pentecost Used With Tune: LUDBOROUGH

Forth in Thy name, O Lord, I go

Author: Charles Wesley Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 346 hymnals Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:5-6 Topics: The Christian Life Discipleship and Service Used With Tune: CANONBURY

Spirit, Come, Dispel Our Sadness

Author: Paul Gerhardt (1607-1676); John C. Jacobi (1670-1750) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 195 hymnals Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:1-6 Lyrics: 1 Spirit, come, dispel our sadness; pierce the clouds of nature's night. Come, O source of joy and gladness, breathe your life, and spread your light. From the height which knows no measure, as a gracious shower descend, bringing down the richest treasure we can wish, or God can send. 2 Author of the new creation, come, anoint us with your power. Make our hearts your habitation; with your grace our spirits shower. Hear, O hear our supplication, blessed Spirit, God of peace! Rest upon this congregation with the fullness of your grace. Topics: Pentecost Used With Tune: O MEIN JESU, ICH MUSS STERBEN

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