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Lord, Thou lov'st the cheerful giver

Author: R. Murray Appears in 38 hymnals Used With Tune: BETHANY

Blessed Saviour, Thou hast taught me

Author: Anonymous Appears in 179 hymnals Used With Tune: BETHANIA (English)

God the Spirit, Guide and Guardian

Author: Carl P. Daw, Jr. Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 13 hymnals Lyrics: 1 God the Spirit, guide and guardian, Windsped flame and hovering dove, Breath of life and voice of prophets, Sign of blessing, power of love: Give to those who lead Your people Fresh anointing of Your grace; Send them forth as bold apostles To Your church in every place. 2 Christ our Savior, Sovereign, Shepherd, Word made flesh, Love crucified, Teacher, Healer, suffering Servant, Friend of sinners, foe of pride: In Your tending may all *pastors Learn and live a Shepherd's care; Grant them courage and compassion Shown through word and deed and prayer. 3 Great Creator, Life-bestower, Truth beyond all thought's recall, Fount of wisdom, womb of mercy, Giving and forgiving all: As You know our strength and weakness, So may those the church exalts Oversee her life steadfastly, Yet not overlook her faults. 4 Triune god, mysterious Being, Undivided and diverse, Deeper than our minds can fathom, Greater than our creeds rehearse: Help us in our varied callings Your full image to procaim, That our ministries uniting May give glory to Your name. (or "elders" or "deacons") Topics: Ordination and Confirmation Used With Tune: BETHANY (Smart)

Heavenly Father, send Thy blessing

Author: Dr. Christopher Wordsworth, 1807-1885 Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 137 hymnals Topics: Body Temple of Holy Spirit; Christ Likeness to; David; Duty; Holy Spirit Within; Joseph; Opening; Purity Used With Tune: ADMASTON (BETHANY)

What a friend we have in Jesus

Author: Joseph Scriven Appears in 1,812 hymnals Lyrics: 1 What a friend we have in Jesus, All our sins and griefs to bear! What a privilege to carry Everything to God in prayer! O what peace we often forfeit, O what needless pain we bear-- All because we do not carry Everything to God in prayer! 2 Have we trials and temptations? Is there trouble anywhere? We should never be discouraged; Take it to the Lord in prayer! Can we find a Friend so faithful, Who will all our sorrows share? Jesus knows our every weakness-- Take it to the Lord in prayer! 3 Are we weak and heavy-laden, Cumbered with a load of care? Precious Savior, still our refuge!-- Take it to the Lord in prayer! Do thy friends despise, forsake thee? Take it to the Lord in prayer! In His arms He'll take and shield thee, Thou wilt find a solace there. Topics: The Church Year Twenty-first Sunday after Trinity; The Church Year Twenty-first Sunday after Trinity; Praise and Prayer Used With Tune: [What a friend we have in Jesus]