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All Things Bright and Beautiful
Author: Cecil F. Alexander Meter: 7.6.7.6 with refrain Appears in 328 hymnals Scripture: Genesis 1:31 First Line: Each little flower that opens Lyrics: Refrain:
All things bright and beautiful,
all creatures great and small,
all things wise and wonderful
the Lord God made them all.
Each little flower that opens,
each little bird that sings
he made their glowing colors,
he made their tiny wings. Refrain
2 The purple-headed mountain,
the river running by,
the sunset, and the morning
that brightens up the sky. Refrain
3 The cold wind in the winter,
the pleasant summer sun,
the ripe fruits in the garden
he made them every one. Refrain
4 He gave us eyes to see them,
and lips that we might tell
how great is God Almighty,
who has made all things well. Refrain
Topics: Songs for Children Hymns; Creation and Providence; Creation Used With Tune: ROYAL OAK
All Things Bright and Beautiful
Let There be Light
Author: John Marriott Appears in 446 hymnals Scripture: Genesis 1:3 First Line: Thou whose almighty word Chaos and darkness heard Used With Tune: [Thou whose almighty word]
Let There be Light
We Sing the Mighty Power of God
Author: Isaac Watts Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 471 hymnals Scripture: Genesis 1 Lyrics: 1 We sing the mighty power of God
that made the mountains rise,
that spread the flowing seas abroad
and built the lofty skies.
We sing the wisdom that ordained
the sun to rule the day;
the moon shines full at his command,
and all the stars obey.
2 We sing the goodness of the Lord
that filled the earth with food;
he formed the creatures with his word
and then pronounced them good.
Lord, how your wonders are displayed,
where'er we turn our eyes,
if we survey the ground we tread
or gaze upon the skies.
3 There's not a plant or flower below
but makes your glories known,
and clouds arise and tempests blow
by order from your throne;
while all that borrows life from you
is ever in your care,
and everywhere that we can be,
you, God, are present there.
Topics: Praise & Adoration; Creation and Providence; Creation; Praise & Adoration; Wisdom Used With Tune: KINGSFOLD
We Sing the Mighty Power of God
Morning Has Broken
Author: Eleanor Farjeon Meter: 5.5.5.4 D Appears in 93 hymnals Scripture: Genesis 1:1-2 Topics: Morning and Opening Hymns Used With Tune: BUNESSAN
Morning Has Broken
Eternal Father, Strong to Save
Author: William Whiting Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8 Appears in 425 hymnals Scripture: Genesis 1:2-9 Lyrics: 1 Eternal Father, strong to save,
whose arm hath bound the restless wave,
who bidd'st the mighty ocean deep
its own appointed limits keep:
O hear us when we cry to thee
for those in peril on the sea.
[Copyrighted verses 2 & 3 have been omitted]
4 O Trinity of love and power,
thy children shield in danger's hour;
from rock and tempest, fire and foe,
protect them wheresoe'er they go;
thus evermore shall rise to thee
glad hymns of praise from land and sea. Topics: God in Creation God's Work in Nature; Travel; God Creator; God Father; National Life; Travel; Trinity Used With Tune: MELITA Text Sources: A Missionary Service Book, 1937, stanzas 2-3
Eternal Father, Strong to Save
Come, Holy Ghost, Our Hearts Inspire
Author: Charles Wesley Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 235 hymnals Scripture: Genesis 1:2-3 First Line: Come, Holy Ghost, our hearts inspire (Wesley) Lyrics: 1. Come, Holy Ghost, our hearts inspire,
let us thine influence prove,
source of the old prophetic fire,
fountain of life and love.
2. Come, Holy Ghost (for moved by thee
the prophets wrote and spoke),
unlock the truth, thyself the key,
unseal the sacred book.
3. Expand thy wings, Celestial Dove,
brood o'er our nature's night;
on our disordered spirits move,
and let there now be light.
4. God, through himself, we then shall know
if thou within us shine,
and sound, with all thy saints below,
the depths of love divine.
Topics: Prophets Used With Tune: METROPOLITAN
Come, Holy Ghost, Our Hearts Inspire
Psalm 8
Author: Joseph R. Renville, 1779-1846; Philip Frazier, 1892-1964 Appears in 46 hymnals Scripture: Genesis 1:31 First Line: Many and great, O God are your works Lyrics: Refrain:
Many and great, O God, are your works,
Maker of earth and sky.
Topics: Praise and Adoration Used With Tune: LACQUIPARLE
Psalm 8
For the Healing of the Nations
Author: Fred Kaan, 1929- Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Appears in 58 hymnals Scripture: Genesis 1:27 Lyrics: 1 For the healing of the nations,
Lord, we pray with one accord,
for a just and equal sharing
of the things that earth affords.
To a life of love in action
help us rise and pledge our word.
2 Lead your people into freedom,
from despair your world release,
that, redeemed from war and hatred,
all may come and go in peace.
Show us how, through care and goodness,
fear will die and hope increase.
3 All that kills abundant living,
let it from the earth be banned:
pride of status, race, or schooling,
dogmas that obscure your plan.
In our common quest for justice
may we hallow life's brief span.
4 You, Creator God, have written
your great name on humankind;
for our growing in your likeness,
bring the life of Christ to mind;
that by our response and service
earth its destiny may find.
Used With Tune: REGENT SQUARE
For the Healing of the Nations
God, Who Stretched the Spangled Heavens
Author: Catherine Cameron Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 46 hymnals Scripture: Genesis 1:31 First Line: [God, Who Stretched the Spangled Heavens] Text Sources: Worship & Rejoice (Hope Publishing Co, 2001)
God, Who Stretched the Spangled Heavens
O Lord of Every Shining Constellation
Author: Albert F. Bayly Meter: 11.10.11.10 Appears in 25 hymnals Scripture: Genesis 1:27 Used With Tune: VICAR
O Lord of Every Shining Constellation
Praise the Spirit in Creation
Author: Michael Hewlett, b. 1916 Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Appears in 16 hymnals Scripture: Genesis 1:1-2 Topics: Creation, Preservation; Pentecost, The Holy Spirit Used With Tune: JULION
Praise the Spirit in Creation
Let All Things Now Living
Author: Katherine K. Davis Meter: 6.6.1.1.6.6.1.1 D Appears in 55 hymnals Scripture: Genesis 1 Topics: Creation and Providence; Close of Worship; Harvest; Pilgrimage & Conflct; Providence; Thanksgiving & Gratitude Used With Tune: ASH GROVE
Let All Things Now Living
For the Beauty of the Earth
Author: Folliot Sandford Pierpoint Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.7 Appears in 633 hymnals Scripture: Genesis 1:11-18 Refrain First Line: Lord of all, to thee we raise Lyrics: 1 For the beauty of the earth,
for the glory of the skies,
for the love which from our birth
over and around us lies:
Refrain:
Lord of all, to thee we raise
this our hymn of grateful praise.
2 For the wonder of each hour
of the day and of the night,
hill and vale, and tree and flower,
sun and moon, and stars of light: [Refrain]
3 For the joy of ear and eye,
for the heart and mind’s delight,
for the mystic harmony
linking sense to sound and sight: [Refrain]
4 For the joy of human love,
brother, sister, parent, child,
friends on earth, and friends above,
for all gentle thoughts and mild: [Refrain]
5 For thyself, best gift divine
to the world so freely given;
for that great, great love of thine,
peace on earth and joy in heaven: [Refrain]
Topics: Creation; Family; Love for Others; Love of God for Us; Providence; Thanksgiving Used With Tune: DIX
For the Beauty of the Earth
This Is My Father's World
Author: Maltbie D. Babcock; Mary Babcock Crawford Meter: 6.6.8.6 D Appears in 316 hymnals Scripture: Genesis 1:28 Lyrics: 1 This is my Father's world,
and to my listening ears
all nature sings, and round me rings
the music of the spheres.
This is my Father's world:
I rest me in the thought
of rocks and trees, of skies and seas–
his hand the wonders wrought.
2 This is our Father's world:
O let us not forget
that though the wrong is great and strong,
God is the ruler yet.
He trusts us with his world,
to keep it clean and fair--
all earth and trees, all skies and seas,
his hand the wonders wrought.
3 This is my Father's world:
he shines in all that's fair;
in the rustling grass I hear him pass,
he speaks to me everywhere.
This is my Father's world:
why should my heart be sad?
The Lord is King, let heaven ring!
God reigns; let earth be glad! Topics: Ecology; God Creator; God Final Victory; Nature Used With Tune: TERRA BEATA
This Is My Father's World
This Day God Gives Me
Author: St. Patrick; James Quinn, SJ, b. 1919 Meter: 5.5.5.4 D Appears in 25 hymnals Scripture: Genesis 1 Used With Tune: ANDREA
This Day God Gives Me
Mothering God, you gave me birth
Author: Jean Janzen (b. 1933) Meter: 8.8.8.8.8 Appears in 18 hymnals Scripture: Genesis 1:27 Topics: God in Trinity; God names and imags of Used With Tune: MOTHER JULIAN
Mothering God, you gave me birth
Of the Father's love begotten
Author: John Mason Neale (1818-1866); Prudentius (348-c. 413); Henry Williams Baker (1821-1877) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7.7 Appears in 214 hymnals Scripture: Genesis 1:3-27 Lyrics: 1 Of the Father's love begotten
ere the worlds began to be,
he is Alpha and Omega,
he the source, the ending he,
of the things that are, that have been,
and that future years shall see,
evermore and evermore.
2 By his word was all created;
he commanded; it was done:
heaven and earth and depths of ocean,
universe of three in one;
all that sees the moon's soft shining,
all that breathes beneath the sun,
evermore and evermore.
3 O that birth for ever blessèd,
when the Virgin, full of grace,
by the Spirit's power conceiving,
bore the Saviour of our race,
and the Babe, the world's Redeemer,
first revealed his sacred face,
evermore and evermore.
4 This is he whom seers and sages
sang of old with one accord,
whom the voices of the prophets
promised in their faithful word;
now he shines, the long-expected;
let creation praise its Lord,
evermore and evermore.
5 All the heights of heaven, adore him;
angel hosts, his praises sing;
powers, dominions bow before him,
and extol our God and King;
let no tongue on earth be silent,
every voice in concert ring,
evermore and evermore.
6 Christ, to thee, with God the Father,
and, O Holy Ghost, to thee,
hymn and chant and high thanksgiving,
and unwearied praises be,
honour, glory and dominion,
and eternal victory,
evermore and evermore. Topics: Life in Christ Christ Incarnate - Christmas and Epiphany; Jesus Word of God Used With Tune: CORDE NATUS (DIVINUM MYSTERIUM)
Of the Father's love begotten
Oh, Sing to God Above
Author: Carlos Rosas, b. 1939 Meter: 6.7.6.8 D with refrain Appears in 32 hymnals Scripture: Genesis 1 First Line: Oh, sing to God above (Cantemos al Señor) Refrain First Line: Alleluia! (¡Alleluya!) Topics: Creation, Preservation; Morning, Evening Used With Tune: ROSAS Text Sources: With One Voice, 1995, tr.
Oh, Sing to God Above
Great God, Your Love Has Called Us
Author: Brian Wren Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8 Appears in 32 hymnals Scripture: Genesis 1:26 First Line: Great God, your love has called us here Lyrics: 1 Great God, your love has called us here
as we, by love, for love were made.
Your living likeness still we bear,
though marred, dishonored, disobeyed.
We come, with all our heart and mind
your call to hear, your love to find.
2 Great God, in Christ you call our name
and then receive us as your own,
not through some merit, right or claim,
but by your gracious love alone.
We strain to glimpse your mercy seat
and find you kneeling at our feet.
3 Then take the towel, and break the bread,
and humble us, and call us friends.
Suffer and serve till all are fed,
and show how grandly love intends
to work till all creation sings,
to fill all worlds, to crown all things.
4 Great God, in Christ you set us free
your life to live, your joy to share.
Give us your Spirit's liberty
to turn from guilt and dull despair
and offer all that faith can do
while love is making all things new.
Topics: Jesus Christ Humility; Jesus Christ Humanity; Lord’s Supper Used With Tune: ST. PETERSBURG
Great God, Your Love Has Called Us
Touch the Earth Lightly
Author: Shirley Erena Murray, 1931- Meter: 5.5.10 D Appears in 23 hymnals Scripture: Genesis 1:26 Lyrics: 1 Touch the earth lightly,
use the earth gently,
nourish the life of the world in our care:
gift of great wonder,
ours to surrender,
trust for the children tomorrow will bear.
2 We who endanger,
who create hunger,
agents of death for all creatures that live,
we who would foster
clouds of disaster--
God of our planet, forestall and forgive!
3 Let there be greening,
birth from the burning,
water that blesses and air that is sweet,
health in God's garden,
hope in God's children,
regeneration that peace will complete.
4 God of all living,
God of all loving,
God of the seedling, the snow and the sun,
teach us, deflect us,
Christ reconnect us,
using us gently, and making us one. Used With Tune: TENDERNESS
Touch the Earth Lightly
Crashing Waters at Creation
Author: Sylvia G. Dunstan (1955-1993) Meter: 8.7.8.7 Appears in 12 hymnals Scripture: Genesis 1:1-5 Topics: Christian Initiation; Salvation/Redemption; Water; Baptism (general) Used With Tune: MARCHING
Crashing Waters at Creation
O Day of Rest and Gladness
Author: Christopher Wordsworth Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 813 hymnals Scripture: Genesis 1:3 Lyrics: 1 O day of rest and gladness,
O day of joy and light,
O balm of care and sadness,
most beautiful, most bright!
On thee the high and lowly
before th'eternal throne
sing "Holy, holy, holy"
to the great Thee-in-One.
2 On thee at the creation,
the light first had its birth,
on thee for our salvation
Christ rose from depths of earth;
on thee our Lord victorious,
the Spirit sent from heav'n,
and thus on thee most glorious,
a triple light was giv'n.
3 New graces ever gaining
from this our day of rest,
we reach the rest remaining
to spirits of the blest.
To Holy Ghost be praises,
to Father and to Son;
the church her voice upraises
to thee, blest Three-in-One.
Used With Tune: CRÜGER
O Day of Rest and Gladness
God, That Madest Earth and Heaven
Author: Reginald Heber; Frederick Lucian Hosmer Meter: 8.4.8.4.8.8.8.4 Appears in 474 hymnals Scripture: Genesis 1:1-15 Lyrics: 1. God, that madest earth and heaven,
darkness and light,
who the day for toil hast given,
for rest the night:
may thine angel guards defend us,
slumber sweet thy mercy send us;
holy dreams and hopes attend us,
this livelong night.
2. When the constant sun returning
unseals our eyes,
may we, born anew like morning,
to labor rise.
Gird us for the task that calls us,
let not ease and self enthrall us,
strong through thee whate'er befall us,
O God most wise!
Topics: Particular Times of Worship Evening; Evening Prayer; Providence; Work, Daily Used With Tune: AR HYD Y NOS
God, That Madest Earth and Heaven
On This Day, the First of Days
Author: Henry W. Baker, 1821-1877 Appears in 83 hymnals Scripture: Genesis 1:2-3 Lyrics: 1 On this day, the first of days,
God our Maker's name we praise;
Who, creation’s Lord and Sspring
Did the world from darkness bring.
2 On this day the eternal Son
Over death his triumph won;
On this day the Spirit came
With its gifts of living flame.
3 Word-made-flesh, all praises be!
You from sin have set us free;
And with you we die and rise
Unto God in sacrifice.
4 Holy Spirit, you impart
Gifts of love to every heart;
Give us light and grace, we pray,
Fill our hearts this holy day.
5 God, the blessed Three in One,
May your holy will be done;
In your word our souls are free,
As we praise the Trinity. Topics: Easter Season; Trinity Sunday; Commitment; Creation; Freedom; Gathering; God the Father (Creator); Grace; Light; Morning; New Year; Petition; Praise; Sacrifice; Sunday Used With Tune: LÜBECK Text Sources: La Mans Breviary. 1748
On This Day, the First of Days
Shine, Jesus, Shine
Author: Graham Kendrick, 1950- Appears in 39 hymnals Scripture: Genesis 1:3 First Line: Lord, the light of your love is shining Refrain First Line: Shine, Jesus, shine, fill this land with the Father's glory Used With Tune: [Lord, the light of your love is shining]
Shine, Jesus, Shine
As Man and Woman We Were Made
Author: Brian Wren Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8 Appears in 14 hymnals Scripture: Genesis 1:27 First Line: As man or woman we were made Lyrics: 1 As man and woman we were made
that love be found and life begun,
so praise the Lord who made us two,
and praise the Lord when two are one:
praise for the love that comes to life
through child or parent, husband, wife.
2 Now Jesus lived and gave his love
to make our life and loving new;
so celebrate with him today
and drink the joy he offers you,
that makes the simple moment shine
and changes water into wine.
3 And Jesus died to live again,
so praise the love that, come what may,
can bring the dawn and clear the skies,
and waits to wipe all tears away;
and let us hope for what shall be,
believing where we cannot see.
4 Then spread the table, clear the hall,
and celebrate till day is done;
let peace go deep between us all
and joy be shared by everyone;
laugh and make merry with your friends,
and praise the love that never ends!
Topics: The Sacraments and Rites of the Church Marriage; The Sacraments and Rites of the Church Marriage; Weddings Used With Tune: SUSSEX CAROL
As Man and Woman We Were Made
For Your Gift of God the Spirit
Author: Margaret Clarkson Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 10 hymnals Scripture: Genesis 1:2 Lyrics: 1 For your gift of God the Spirit,
power to make our lives anew,
pledge of life and hope of glory,
Savior, we would worship you.
Crowning gift of resurrection
sent from your ascended throne,
fullness of the very Godhead,
come to make your life our own.
2 He, who in creation's dawning
brooded on the lifeless deep,
still across our nature's darkness
moves to wake our souls from sleep,
moves to stir, to draw, to quicken,
thrusts us through with sense of sin;
brings to birth and seals and fills us--
saving Advocate within.
3 He, himself the living Author,
wakes to life the sacred Word;
reads with us its holy pages
and reveals our risen Lord.
He it is who works within us,
teaching rebel hearts to pray,
he whose holy intercessions
rise for us both night and day.
4 He, the mighty God, indwells us;
his to strengthen, help, empower;
his to overcome the Tempter--
ours to call in danger's hour.
In his strength we dare to battle
all the raging hosts of sin,
and by him alone we conquer
foes without and foes within.
5 Father, grant your Holy Spirit
in our hearts may rule today,
grieved not, quenched not, but unhindered,
work in us his sovereign way.
Fill us with your holy fullness,
God the Father, Spirit, Son;
in us, through us, then, forever,
shall your perfect will be done.
Topics: Conflict, Spirtual; Holy Spirit Gift of God; Holy Spirit in Creation; Holy Spirit Indweller; Spiritual Conflict; Holy Spirit Gift of God; Holy Spirit Illuminator; Holy Spirit in Creation; Holy Spirit Indweller; Holy Spirit Lifegiver; Holy Spirit Ministry; Holy Spirit Nature; Holy Spirit renewing Used With Tune: BLAENWERN
For Your Gift of God the Spirit
We Plow the Fields, and Scatter
Author: Matthias Claudius; Jane Montgomery Campbell Meter: 7.6.7.6 D with refrain Appears in 453 hymnals Scripture: Genesis 1 Lyrics: 1 We plow 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 heav'n 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 you, our Creator,
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 your love imparts,
and what you most would treasure -
our humble, thankful hearts. [Refrain] Topics: Special Occasions; Christ--Adoration and praise; God--Creator; God--Goodness of; Thankfulness; Thanksgiving (Harvest) Used With Tune: WIR PFLÜGEN
We Plow the Fields, and Scatter
Creator Spirit, by Whose Aid
Author: Rabanus Maurus, 776-856; John Dryden, 1631-1700 Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8 Appears in 185 hymnals Scripture: Genesis 1:2 Lyrics: 1 Creator Spirit, by whose aid
The world's foundations first were laid,
Come, visit ev'ry humble mind;
Come, pour Your joys on humankind;
From sin and sorrow set us free;
May we Your living temples be.
2 O Source of uncreated light,
The bearer of God's gracious might,
Thrice holy fount, thrice holy fire,
Our hearts with heav'nly love inspire;
Your sacred, healing message bring
To sanctify us as we sing.
3 Giver of grace, descend from high;
Your sev'nfold gifts to us supply;
Help us eternal truths receive
And practice all that we believe;
Give us Yourself that we may see
The glory of the Trinity.
4 Immortal honor, endless fame
Attend the almighty Father's name;
The Savior-Son be glorified,
Who for all humankind has died;
To You, O Paraclete, we raise
Unending songs of thanks and praise. Used With Tune: ALL EHR UND LOB
Creator Spirit, by Whose Aid
Father Eternal, Ruler of Creation
Author: Laurence Housman Meter: 11.10.11.10.10 Appears in 48 hymnals Scripture: Genesis 1:2 Used With Tune: LANGHAM
Father Eternal, Ruler of Creation
I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light
Author: Kathleen Thomerson Meter: 10.7.10.8 with refrain Appears in 40 hymnals Scripture: Genesis 1:17 First Line: I want to walk as a child on the light Refrain First Line: In him there is no darkness at all Topics: Grow Our Walk with God Used With Tune: HOUSTON
I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light
Thanks to God Whose Word Was Spoken
Author: R. T. Brooks, 1918-1985 Meter: 8.7.8.7.4.7 Appears in 38 hymnals Scripture: Genesis 1 Lyrics: 1 Thanks to God whose Word was spoken
in the deed that made the earth:
his the voice that called a nation,
his the fires that tried her worth.
God has spoken, praise to God for his open Word.
2 Thanks to God whose Word incarnate
heights and depths of life did share;
deeds and words and death and rising,
grace in human form declare.
God has spoken, praise to God for his open Word.
3 Thanks to God whose Word is answered
by the Spirit's voice within;
here we drink of joy unmeasured,
life redeemed from death and sin.
God is speaking, praise to God for his open Word.
Used With Tune: WYLDE GREEN
Thanks to God Whose Word Was Spoken
Praise and Thanksgiving
Author: Albert F. Bayly, 1901-1984 Meter: 5.5.5.4 D Appears in 32 hymnals Scripture: Genesis 1:31 First Line: Praise and thanksgiving, God we would offer Used With Tune: BUNESSAN
Praise and Thanksgiving
Holy Spirit, Ever Dwelling
Author: Timothy Rees Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 24 hymnals Scripture: Genesis 1:26 Lyrics: 1 Holy Spirit, ever dwelling
in the holiest realms of light;
Holy Spirit, ever brooding
o'er a world of gloom and night;
Holy Spirit, ever raising
those of earth to thrones on high;
living, life-imparting Spirit;
thee we praise and magnify.
2 Holy Spirit, ever breathing
on the church's the breath of life;
Holy Spirit, ever striving
through us in a ceaseless strife;
Holy Spirit, ever forming
in the church the mind of Christ:
thee we praise with endless worship,
for thy fruit and gifts un-priced.
3 Holy Spirit, ever working
through the church's ministry;
quick'ning, strength'ning, and absolving,
setting captive sinners free;
Holy Spirit, ever binding
age to age and soul to soul
in a fellowsip unending,
thee we worship and extol.
Used With Tune: HOLY MANNA
Holy Spirit, Ever Dwelling
Thy Strong Word
Author: Martin H. Franzmann, 1907-76 Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 18 hymnals Scripture: Genesis 1:3 First Line: Thy strong word did cleave the darkness Topics: The Word of God; Beginning of Service Used With Tune: EBENEZER
Thy Strong Word
Spirit, Spirit of Gentleness
Author: James K. Manley, b. 1940 Meter: Irregular Appears in 15 hymnals Scripture: Genesis 1:1-2 First Line: You moved on the waters Topics: Creation, Preservation; Pentecost, The Holy Spirit Used With Tune: SPIRIT
Spirit, Spirit of Gentleness
Sing a New Church
Author: Delores Duffner,OSB, 20th c. Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 15 hymnals Scripture: Genesis 1:26-27 First Line: Summoned by the God who made us Refrain First Line: Let us bring the gifts and differ Used With Tune: NETTLETON
Sing a New Church
She sits like a bird, brooding on the waters
Author: John L. Bell (b. 1949); Graham Maule (b. 1958) Meter: 11.11 D Appears in 8 hymnals Scripture: Genesis 1:1-2 Topics: The Holy Spirit The Coming of the Spirit; Christian Year Pentecost; Holy Spirit name and images for; Word of God Used With Tune: THAINAKY
She sits like a bird, brooding on the waters
God, You Spin the Whirling Planets
Author: Jane Parker Huber Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 7 hymnals Scripture: Genesis 1 Used With Tune: AUSTRIAN HYMN
God, You Spin the Whirling Planets
Angel voices ever singing
Author: Francis Pott (1832-1909) Meter: 8.5.8.5.8.4.3 Appears in 379 hymnals Scripture: Genesis 1:31 Lyrics: 1 Angel voices ever singing
round your throne of light,
angel harps for ever ringing,
rest not day nor night;
thousands only live to bless you
and confess you
Lord of might.
2 Lord, we know your heart rejoices
in each work devine,
you did ears and hands and voices
for your praise design;
craftsman's art and music's measure
for your pleasure
all combine.
3 In your house our gifts we offer
from your love so free;
and for your acceptance proffer
all unworthily,
hearts and minds and hands and voices
in our choicest
psalmody.
4 Honour, glory, might, and merit
yours shall ever be,
Father, Son, and Holy Spirit,
blessèd Trinity.
Earth and heaven join in praising,
voices raising
joyfully. Topics: Life in Christ Our Response to Christ - In Dedication; Angels; Arts and Creativity; Offering of gifts Used With Tune: ANGEL VOICES
Angel voices ever singing
Spirit of power and might, behold
Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 86 hymnals Scripture: Genesis 1:2 Topics: The Church Progress and Missions
Spirit of power and might, behold
For the Fruit of All Creation
Author: Fred Pratt Green Meter: 8.4.8.4.8.8.8.4 Appears in 70 hymnals Scripture: Genesis 1:29 Lyrics: 1 For the fruit of all creation,
Thanks be to God.
For His gifts to ev'ry nation,
Thanks be to God.
For the plowing, sowing, reaping,
Silent growth while we are sleeping,
Future needs in earth's safekeeping,
Thanks be to God.
2 In the just reward of labor,
God's will is done.
In the help we give our neighbor,
God's will is done.
In our worldwide task of caring
For the hungry and despairing,
In the harvests we are sharing,
God's will is done.
3 For the harvests of the Spirit,
Thanks be to God.
For the good we all inherit,
Thanks be to God.
For the wonders that astound us,
For the truths that still confound us,
Most of all, that love has found us,
Thanks be to God. Used With Tune: AR HYD Y NOS
For the Fruit of All Creation
I Bind unto Myself Today
Author: Patrick; Cecil Frances Alexander Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 68 hymnals Scripture: Genesis 1 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 this day 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 starlit 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,
God’s 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 has creation,
eternal Father, Spirit, Word.
Praise to the Lord of my salvation;
salvation is of Christ the Lord!
Topics: Christian Year Baptism of Jesus; Christian Year Trinity; Creation; Guidance; Incarnation; Jesus Christ Life; Sovereignty of God; The Triune God; Faith; Living in Christ Used With Tune: ST. PATRICK
I Bind unto Myself Today
O Day of God, Draw Nigh
Author: Robert Balgarnie Young Scott, 1899- Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 44 hymnals Scripture: Genesis 1:3 Used With Tune: ST. MICHAEL
O Day of God, Draw Nigh
God of the Sparrow
Author: Jaroslav J. Vajda Meter: 5.4.6.7.7 Appears in 23 hymnals Scripture: Genesis 1 Used With Tune: ROEDER
God of the Sparrow
Genesis 1: Let heav'n arise, let earth appear
Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 20 hymnals Scripture: Genesis 1 First Line: Let heav'n arise, let earth appear Lyrics:
Let heav’n arise, let earth appear,
said the Almighty Lord:
The heav’n arose, the earth appeared,
at his creating word.
Thick darkness brooded o’er the deep:
God said, ‘Let there be light:’
The light shone forth with smiling ray,
and scattered ancient night.
He bade the clouds ascend on high;
the clouds ascend, and bear
A wat’ry treasure to the sky,
and float upon the air.
The liquid element below
was gathered by his hand;
The rolling seas together flow,
and leave the solid land.
With herbs, and plants, and fruitful trees,
the new-formed globe he crowned,
Ere there was rain to bless the soil,
or sun to warm the ground.
Then high in heav’n’s resplendent arch
he placed two orbs of light,
He set the sun to rule the day,
the moon to rule the night.
Next, from the deep, th’ Almighty King
did vital beings frame;
Fowls of the air of every wing,
and fish of every name.
To all the various brutal tribes
he gave their wondrous birth;
At once the lion and the worm
sprung from the teeming earth.
Then, chief o’er all his works below,
at last was Adam made;
His Maker’s image blessed his soul,
and glory crowned his head.
Fair in th’ Almighty Maker’s eye
the whole creation stood.
He viewed the fabric he had raised;
his word pronounced it good.
Genesis 1: Let heav'n arise, let earth appear
Bring Many Names
Author: Brian Wren Meter: 9.10.11.9 Appears in 20 hymnals Scripture: Genesis 1:27 First Line: Bring many names, beautiful and good Lyrics: 1 Bring many names, beautiful and good,
celebrate, in parable and story,
holiness in glory, living, loving God.
Hail and Hosanna! bring many names!
2 Strong mother God, working night and day,
planning all the wonders of creation,
setting each equation, genius at play:
Hail and Hosanna, strong mother God!
3 Warm father God, hugging every child,
feeling all the strains of human living,
caring and forgiving till we're reconciled:
Hail and Hosanna, warm father God!
4 Old, aching God, gray with endless care,
calmly piercing evil's new disguises,
glad of good surprises, wiser than despair:
Hail and Hosanna, old, aching God!
5 Young, growing God, eager, on the move,
saying no to falsehood and unkindness,
crying out for justice, giving all you have:
Hail and Hosanna, young, growing God!
6 Great, living God, never fully known,
joyful darkness far beyond our seeing,
closer yet than breathing, everlasting home:
Hail and Hosanna, great, living God! Topics: Adoration and Praise God; God Fatherhood, Motherhood of; God Presence of; Year A All Saints; Year C Proper 8; Year C Proper 9 Used With Tune: WESTCHASE
Bring Many Names
God of the Fertile Fields
Author: Georgia Harkness Meter: 6.6.4.6.6.6.4 Appears in 15 hymnals Scripture: Genesis 1:1 Lyrics: 1 God of the fertile fields,
shaper of earth that yields
our daily bread:
forth from your bounteous hand
come gifts your love has planned,
that all in every land
be clothed and fed.
2 We would be stewards true,
holding in trust from you
all that you give;
help us in love to share,
teach us like you to care
for people everywhere,
that all may live.
3 As grows the hidden seed
to fruit that serves our need,
so your reign grows.
Let all our toil be used,
no gift of yours abused,
no humble task refused
your love bestows.
4 God of the countryside,
dear to the Christ who died
to make us one:
we pledge our lives anew
in faithful love to you.
Guide all we say and do.
Your will be done.
Topics: Care of Creation; Commitment; Dedication and Stewardship; Renewal Used With Tune: ITALIAN HYMN
God of the Fertile Fields
God the sculptor of the mountains
Author: John Thornburg (b. 1954) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Appears in 11 hymnals Scripture: Genesis 1:14-16 Topics: Hymns and Spiritual Songs Threefold God: God Used With Tune: SANDRIA
God the sculptor of the mountains
Womb of life, and source of being
Author: Ruth C. Duck (b. 1947) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 10 hymnals Scripture: Genesis 1:1-2 Topics: The Church Celebrates Family, Friendship, and Marriage; The Being of God Holy and One; God in daily living; God in Trinity; Jesus Word of God Used With Tune: LADUE CHAPEL
Womb of life, and source of being
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