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Arise, O Lord, Exalt Thy Grace

Author: Erdmuth Dorothea von Zinzendorf, 1700-1756; William Delamotte, 1718-1743 Hymnal: Hymnal and Liturgies of the Moravian Church #269 (1969) Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Topics: The Church's Life and Work Spread of the Gospel Lyrics: 1 Arise, O Lord, exalt Thy grace, Thy precious Gospel spread, That for the travail of Thy soul Thou mayst behold Thy seed. O may Thy knowledge fill the earth; Increase the number still Of those who in Thy Word believe And do Thy holy will. 2 Lord, by Thy Spirit us prepare To follow Thy command, To execute Thine utmost aim, And in Thy presence stand, As servants willing to be used, Who in Thy work delight And offer freely praise and prayer As incense day and night. 3 Hereto we gladly say, Amen; We have this truth avowed, That we in spirit, body, soul Are bound to serve our God, Who touched, and drew, and wooed our hearts, And conquered us by love; To Him we have engages ourselves. O may we faithful prove. Languages: English Tune Title: LINDSEY HOUSE

O God, My Faithful God

Author: Johann Heermann; Catherine Winkworth Hymnal: Moravian Book of Worship #615 (1995) Meter: 6.7.6.7.6.6.6.6 Topics: Spread of the Gospel; Spread of the Gospel Lyrics: 1 O God, my faithful God, O fountain ever flowing, without whom nothing is, all perfect gifts bestowing, grant me a faithful life, and give me, Lord, within, commitment free from strife, a soul unhurt by sin. 2 God, grant me strength to do with ready heart and willing, whatever you command, my calling here fulfilling; and do it when I ought, with zeal and joyfulness; and bless the work I've wrought, for you must give success. 3 Keep me from saying words that later need recalling; guard me, lest idle speech may from my lips be falling; but when, within my place, I must and ought to speak, then to my words give grace, lest I offend the weak. 4 When dangers gather round, still keep me calm and fearless; help me to bear the cross when life seems bleak and cheerless, to overcome my foes with words and actions kind; O God, your will disclose, your counsel let me find. to live at peace with all. Scripture: Matthew 16:24-26 Languages: English Tune Title: WAS FRAG ICH NACH DER WELT

O Christians, Haste

Author: Mary A. Thomson Hymnal: Moravian Book of Worship #618 (1995) Meter: 11.10.11.10 with refrain Topics: Spread of the Gospel; Spread of the Gospel First Line: O Christians, haste, your mission high fulfilling Lyrics: 1 O Christians, haste, your mission high fulfilling, to tell to all the world that God is light, that he who made all nations is not willing one life should perish, lost in shades of night. Refrain: Publish glad tidings, tidings of peace, tidings of Jesus, redemption, and release. 2 Proclaim to ev'ry people, tongue, and nation that God, in whom we live and move, is love; tell how he stooped to save a lost creation, and died on earth that we might live in love. [Refrain] 3 Give of your own to bear the message glorious; give of your wealth to speed them on their way; pour out your soul for them in prayer victorious, till God shall bring his kingdom's joyful day. [Refrain] Scripture: Matthew 18:14 Languages: English Tune Title: ANGELIC SONGS (TIDINGS)

You're Our Strength and Motivation

Author: Darryl Bell Hymnal: Moravian Book of Worship #622 (1995) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Topics: Spread of the Gospel; Spread of the Gospel Lyrics: 1 You're our strength and motivation, Christ, you send us out to serve. We hold back, but your salvation give us energy and nerve. You still fill us with your Spirit; lift us up on eagle's wings. give your call, we gladly hear it; in your work our spirit sings. 2 You make us rejoice in serving, giving strength where we had none; certain tasks had seemed unnerving, but you've proven you're the one who gives gifts of love and power, confidence and self-control. Fill us now, this very hour; help us reach your kingdom's goal. 3 Holy Spirit, you are always in our hearts and in our lives; leading both in ease and hard days, working so that God's love thrives. Make us all you have intended; lay our hesitance aside, help us give till life has ended, so that Christ is glorified. Scripture: Mark 10:35-45 Languages: English Tune Title: NETTLETON

Christ High-Ascended

Author: Timothy Dudley-Smith (b. 1926) Hymnal: Moravian Book of Worship #626 (1995) Meter: 11.11.11.6 Topics: Spread of the Gospel; Spread of the Gospel First Line: Christ high-ascended, now in glory seated Lyrics: 1 Christ high-ascended, now in glory seated, throned and exalted, victory completed, death's dread dominion finally defeated, we are his witnesses. 2 Christ from the Father ev'ry pow'r possessing, who on his chosen lifted hands in blessing, sends forth his servants, still in faith confessing, we are his witnesses. 3 Christ, who in dying won for us salvation, lives now the first-born of the new creation; to win disciples out of ev'ry nation, we are his witnesses. 4 Christ in his splendor, all dominion gaining, Christ with his people evermore remaining, Christ to all ages gloriously reigning, we are his witnesses. 5 As at his parting, joy shall banish grieving, faith in his presence strengthen our believing; filled with his Spirit, love and power receiving, we are his witnesses. Scripture: Colossians 3:1-17 Languages: English Tune Title: CHRISTE SANCTORUM

Called by Christ to Love Each Other

Author: Jane Parker Huber Hymnal: Moravian Book of Worship #627 (1995) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Topics: Spread of the Gospel; Spread of the Gospel Scripture: Luke 10:1-12 Languages: English Tune Title: VESPER HYMN

For All the World

Author: Margaret Clarkson Hymnal: Moravian Book of Worship #629 (1995) Meter: 11.10.11.10 Topics: Spread of the Gospel; Spread of the Gospel First Line: For all the world Christ died to purchase pardon Lyrics: 1 For all the world Christ died to purchase pardon, for all the world, exalted now, he prays; his risen life avails for all earth's people - how few yet know his word and walk his ways! 2 With all the world the church must share Christ's message, his word of light, forgiveness, freedom, grace: not ours alone the glad release he offers - his love embraces all his human race. 3 In all our world, wherever God may place us, at home, abroad, in farthest parts of earth, our highest joy must be to serve our Savior, and all we are must speak his pow'r and worth. 4 In all our world - in fact'ry, shop or schoolroom, in kitchen, boardroom, market, office, mill, we each must make our witness known with boldness - God's Spirit works through mortal mind and will. 5 Lord, make us strong to live your gospels fulness, through sin's long strife, for Christ to take our place, till all your world shall bow as one before you, to see, adore, and serve you face to face! Scripture: John 17 Languages: English Tune Title: WELWYN

God of All, Whose Love Surrounds Us

Author: Daniel B. Merrick, Jr. Hymnal: Moravian Book of Worship #619 (1995) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Topics: Spread of the Gospel; Spread of the Gospel Lyrics: 1 God of all, whose love surrounds us, praise we bring you joyfully, one in heart and one in purpose, one in Christian love to be. Lord, awake us to the vision of a world redeemed and free! 2 You have led us by your Spirit to accept your kingdom's goal. Hand in hand with joy advancing, we are one in heart and soul, filled by you with one great passion: that the world may be made whole. 3 Grant us, in the mind's maturing, your own guidance on our way. Purge our hearts from hate and envy; quench the pride that may hold sway; quicken us with power abundant for the work we face today. 4 Let us then our service render witnessing your love for all, toiling with unceasing fervor, swift to venture at your call. Make us in your strength victorious with our Christ, the Lord of all. Scripture: Romans 15:1-13 Languages: English Tune Title: DAWAN MAN AI ALKI BRIRAM

We All Are One in Mission

Author: Rusty Edwards Hymnal: Moravian Book of Worship #620 (1995) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Topics: Spread of the Gospel; Spread of the Gospel Lyrics: 1 We all are one in mission, we all are one in call, our varied gifts united by Christ, the Lord of all. A single, great commission compels us from above to plan and work together that all may know Christ's love. 2 We all are called for service to witness in God's name. Our ministries are diff'rent, our purpose is the same: to touch the lives of others by God's surprising grace so ev'ry folk and nation may feel God's warm embrace. 3 We all behold one vision, a stark reality: the author of salvation was nailed upon a tree. Yet resurrected justice gives rise that we may share free reconciliation and hope amid despair. 4 Now let us be united and let our song be heard. Now let us be a vessel for God's redeeming word. We all are one in mission, we all are one in call, our varied gifts united by Christ, the Lord of all. Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12 Languages: English Tune Title: ACCORD

We've a Story to Tell to the Nations

Author: H. Ernest Nichol Hymnal: Moravian Book of Worship #621 (1995) Meter: 10.8.8.7 with refrain Topics: Spread of the Gospel; Spread of the Gospel Lyrics: 1 We've a story to tell to the nations, that shall turn their hearts to the right, a story of truth and mercy, a story of peace and light, a story of peace and light. Refrain: For the darkness shall turn to dawning, and the dawning to noon-day bright; and Christ's great kingdom shall come on earth, the kingdom of love and light. 2 We've a song to be sung to the nations, that shall lift their hearts to the Lord, a song that shall conquer evil and shatter the spear and sword, and shatter the spear and sword. [Refrain] 3 We've a message to give to the nations, that the Lord who's reigning above has sent us his Son to save us, and show us that God is love, and show us that God is love. [Refrain] 4 We've a Savior to show to the nations, who the path of sorrow has trod, that all of the world's great peoples might come to the truth of God, might come to the truth of God. [Refrain] Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7 Languages: English Tune Title: MESSAGE