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Lord, We Bring to You Our Children

Author: Frank von Christierson Meter: 8.7.8.7 Appears in 6 hymnals Topics: The Church Baptism, Child Dedication; Children, Dedication of; Baptism; Dedication of Children; Christian Education Scripture: Luke 18:15 Used With Tune: ALL FOR JESUS

Blest Be the Tie That Binds

Author: John Fawcett, 1740-1817 Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 2,345 hymnals Topics: Dedication of a Church Lyrics: 1 Blest be the tie that binds Our hearts in Christian love; The fellowship of kindred minds Is like to that above. 2 Before our Father's throne We pour our ardent prayers; Our fears, our hopes, our aims are one, Our comforts and our cares. 3 We share each other's woes, Each other's burdens bear; And often for each other flows The sympathizing tear. 4 From sorrow, toil, and pain, And sin we shall be free; And perfect love and joy shall reign Through all eternity. Scripture: Acts 20:37-38 Used With Tune: DENNIS

What Gift Can We Bring?

Author: Jane Marshall Meter: 11.11.11.11 Appears in 14 hymnals Topics: The Church Dedications, Anniversaries; Anniversaries; Dedications of Buildings; Anniversaries; Dedications of Buildings First Line: What gift can we bring, what present, what token Lyrics: 1 What gift can we bring, what present, what token? What words can convey it--the joy of this day? When grateful we come, remembering, rejoicing, what song can we offer in honor and praise? 2 Give thanks for the Past, for those who had vision, who planted and watered so dreams could come true. Give thanks for the Now, for study, for worship, for mission that bids us turn prayer into deed. 3 Give thanks for Tomorrow, full or surprises, for knowing whatever Tomorrow may bring, God gives us his word that always, forever, we rest in his keeping and live in his love. 4 This gift we now bring, this present, this token, these words can convey it--the joy of this day! When grateful we come, remembering, rejoicing, this song we now offer in honor and praise! Scripture: Psalm 27:1 Used With Tune: ANNIVERSARY SONG

Psalm 95

Author: Ronald F. Krisman Appears in 33 hymnals Topics: Rites of the Church Dedication of a Church and an Altar First Line: Come, let us ring out our joy to the LORD (Vengan, aclamemos al Señor) Refrain First Line: Christ is born for us (Ha nacido un Salvador) Scripture: Psalm 95 Used With Tune: [Christ is born for us] Text Sources: Antiphons: Liturgy of the Hours; Psalm: The Revised Grail Psalms

Thy Presence Here

Author: Anon. Appears in 28 hymnals Topics: Special Occasions Dedication of Church; Special Occasions Dedication of Church First Line: God of the universe, to thee Lyrics: 1 God of the universe, to thee These sacred walls we rear; And now, with songs and bended knee, Invoke thy presence here. 2 When sad with care, by sin oppressed, Here may the burdened soul Beneath thy shelt'ring wing find rest; Here make the wounded whole. 3 And when the last long Sabbath morn Upon the just shall rise, May all who own thee here, be borne To mansions in the skies. Used With Tune: MARLOW

Spirit divine, attend our prayers

Author: Rev. Andrew Reed, 1787-1862 Appears in 396 hymnals Topics: Dedication of a Church Used With Tune: TIVERTON

Arise, O Lord Our God, Arise

Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 173 hymnals Topics: Church Dedication of Lyrics: 1 Arise, O Lord, our God, arise and enter now into your rest; O let this house be your abode, forever with your presence blest. 2 Your gracious cov'nant, Lord, fulfil, turn not away from us your face; establish here Messiah's throne and let him reign within this place. 3 Your Zion you have chosen, Lord, and you have said, "I love her well, this is my constant resting place, and here will I delight to dwell." 4 "I will abundantly provide for Zion's good," the Lord has said; "I will supply her daily need and satisfy her poor with bread." Scripture: Psalm 132 Used With Tune: HERR JESU CHRIST Text Sources: The Psalter, 1912; alt. 1990, mod.

I Love Thy Kingdom, Lord

Author: Timothy Dwight, 1752-1817 Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 1,364 hymnals Topics: Dedication of Church Building First Line: I love thy kingdom, Lord, Used With Tune: ST. THOMAS

Here Am I

Author: Nolan Williams, Jr., b.1969 Meter: 10.8.10.8 with refrain Appears in 2 hymnals Topics: Dedication of a Church First Line: God has no hands but those that strive to mend Refrain First Line: Here am I, Lord, send me Scripture: Isaiah 6:8 Used With Tune: HERE AM I

Unless the Lord Constructs the House

Author: Mollie Knight Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 4 hymnals Topics: Daily Prayer Midday Prayer; Disciples/Calling; God Obedience to; God's Word; God's Armor; God's Gifts; God's law; God's Protection; God's Providence; God's Strength; Jesus Christ Mind of; Jesus Christ Parables of; Labor; Life Stages Family; Occasional Services Dedication / Consecration / Anniversary; People of God / Church Family of God; Suffering; Ten Commandments 5th Commandment (honor your fahter and mother); Unity and Fellowship; Year B, Ordinary Time after Pentecost, November 6-12 Lyrics: 1 Unless the Lord constructs the house, the builders work in vain; the Lord alone designs and builds foundations that remain. 2 Unless the Lord is keeping watch, the city cannot stand; the sentry guards the gates in vain without God's mighty hand. 3 In vain you labor night and day, by constant care oppressed; the Lord supplies your loved ones' needs and grants them sleep and rest. 4 The Lord designed the family, providing earthly love; our children are God's heritage - a gift from heaven above. 5 Like weapons in a warrior's hand are those who bear our name; with them we face a hostile world assured and free from shame. Scripture: Psalm 127 Used With Tune: ST. ANNE