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The King of love my Shepherd is

Author: Sir H. W. Baker, 1821-77 Hymnal: The English Hymnal #490 (1906) Languages: English Tune Title: ST. COLUMBA

The Bible Is a Brilliant Lamp

Author: Richard W. Adams Hymnal: The Cyber Hymnal #517 Lyrics: 1. The Bible is a brilliant lamp, Given to light up our way, To show our feet the way to tread, To turn darkness into day. 2. To teach to us the Father’s love, And the Evil One’s cruel hate, To show the path round many snares, The way to the pearly gate. 3. Given to all who truly seek, For wisdom, meaning and love, Instruction in life’s mysteries, The way to Heaven above. 4. And once you grasp the lamp, do not Hoard that brilliant, precious light, But share with all the radiant beam, And watch it conquer the night. The Lamp 5. I once planned a far off journey, Thinking easy was the way; Full of confidence and eager, Though I had no guide that day. 6. I had maps offered by strangers, Some seemed sage and wise, but they Admitted, when I pressed for more They had never been that way. 7. Others, smooth of tongue, persuasive, Gave assurances that they Knew of a secret canyon path Guaranteed to speed my way. 8. I marveled at my good fortune, To have found such ones that told The easy way to reach my goal, A city of jeweled gold. 9. With my preparations finished, I was ready to embark, But the sun had long departed, The highway silent and dark. 10. The courage that I’d felt within The warm and brightly lit room Had fled away—I was alone Standing in icy cold gloom. 11. But not alone! I saw a man Come up, a lamp in his hand; Use this, he said. The darkness hides Snares and traps throughout the land. 12. The lamp, a dusty, worn relic, Would surely a weak beam yield, No use on stygian byway, No help in ebony field. 13. More power than you know, my friend, To pierce the darkest of night. It saved my life full many time, Whenever I sought its light. 14. I did not see how the ancient Antique could still have a power, But polite, I took it and left The old man, pleading the hour. 15. In the death cold dark I wandered The path dismal, fell and drear, Groping for landmarks in the black Wondering—could I be near? 16. Was that river, serpent coiled? Was that the lightning rent tree? Was that the canyon through the hills To the city waiting for me? 17. O, for a moon to shed its rays And help me make out the ground; But thickest cloud hid moon and stars In a joyless gloom profound. 18. But suddenly, I thought, The lamp! I’d had it all through the night! Desperately, I pulled it out, Praying, O Lord, give me light. 19. Opened, the lamp began to glow As though from an inner power; I naught had done, but on its own Could it guide me and save the hour? 20. By gaping maw of canyon dark I stood, the lamp held on high; I saw the glint of waiting swords, As spider awaits the fly. The lying lips, the honeyed tongues, Had led to the verge of doom; I almost fell into the trap They laid in that warm, bright room. They only cared for self, not me, Lust, boasting and greed their god; They feared not justice, only cared For pleasure bought with my blood. With thanks to Heav’n that by the lamp I escaped the dark side’s snare, I fled away, on eagle wings, Clutching lamp as bright as e’er. I now could see the stone and root That in dark had made me fall; And then, at last, at breaking dawn, Loomed the city’s jasper wall. But who was that, by gate of pearl, With open arms of greeting? The old man from the inn it was; O, what a strange, glad meeting! How came you here before me, when You had no lamp to guide you? “Oh, but I did—I merely shared That lamp of power beside you. “That is the wonder of the lamp: You share it time and again, And still you have its brilliant light To help find your journey’s end. For you see, you never lose it, E’en though you give it away, The light of love shines as brightly As it did on God’s first day. The Bible is a brilliant lamp, Given to light up our way, To show our feet the way to tread, To turn darkness into day. To teach to us the Father’s love, And the Evil One’s cruel hate, To show the path round many snares, The way to the pearly gate. Given to all who truly seek, For wisdom, meaning and love, Instruction in life’s mysteries, The way to Heaven above. And once you grasp the lamp, do not Hoard that brilliant, precious light, But share with all the radiant beam, And watch it conquer the night. THE LAMP © 2001 Richard W. AdamsThis poem may be freely reproduced or published for Christian worship or devotions,provided it is not altered, and this notice is on each copy. All other rights reserved. Languages: English Tune Title: ST. COLUMBA

O Breathe on Me, O Breath of God

Author: Edwin Hatch, 1835-1889 Hymnal: Journeysongs (3rd ed.) #521 (2012) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Lyrics: 1 O breathe on me, O Breath of God, Fill me with life anew, That I may love the things you love, And do what you would do. 2 O breathe on me, O Breath of God, Until my heart is pure; Until my will is one with yours, To do and to endure. 3 O breathe on me, O Breath of God, My will to yours incline, Until this selfish part of me Glows with your fire divine. 4 O breathe on me, O Breath of God, So shall I never die, But live with you the perfect life For all eternity. Topics: Christian Life; Conversion; Holy Spirit; Petition/Prayer; Rites of the Church Baptism; Rites of the Church Confirmation; Rites of the Church Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults: Second Scrutiny (4th Sunday of Lent); The Liturgical Year Pentecost Sunday Scripture: Genesis 2:7 Languages: English Tune Title: ST. COLUMBA

Here, Lord, we take the broken bread

Author: Charles Venn Pilcher, 1879-1961 Hymnal: Together in Song #523 (1999) Meter: 8.7.8.7 Topics: Healing Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 Languages: English Tune Title: ST COLUMBA

The King of love my Shepherd is

Author: Rev. Sir H. W. Baker Hymnal: The Book of Common Praise #539b (1939) Meter: 8.7.8.7 Topics: Trust and Resignation; Second Sunday after Easter; Holy Communion; Holy Baptism Scripture: Psalm 23 Tune Title: ST. COLUMBA

A Diligent and Grateful Heart

Author: Raymond Gunn, 1925- Hymnal: Community of Christ Sings #539 (2013) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Call/Calling; Giftedness; Humility; Ministry; Offering; Ordination; Priesthood; Sharing; Stewardship; Thanksgiving Scripture: Proverbs 3:3-6 Languages: English Tune Title: ST. COLUMBA

O Breathe on Me, O Breath of God

Author: Edwin Hatch, 1835-1889 Hymnal: Journeysongs (2nd ed.) #551 (2003) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Lyrics: 1 O breathe on me, O Breath of God, Fill me with life anew, That I may love the things you love, And do what you would do. 2 O breathe on me, O Breath of God, Until my heart is pure; Until my will is one with yours, To do and to endure. 3 O breathe on me, O Breath of God, My will to yours incline, Until this selfish part of me Glows with your fire divine. 4 O breathe on me, O Breath of God, So shall I never die, But live with you the perfect life For all eternity. Topics: Christian Life; Conversion; Holy Spirit; Petition/Prayer; Christian Life; Conversion; Holy Spirit; Petition/Prayer; Christian Life; Conversion; Holy Spirit; Petition/Prayer Scripture: Genesis 2:7 Languages: English Tune Title: ST. COLUMBA

The King of Love my Shepherd Is

Author: Henry W. Baker, 1821-1877 Hymnal: Christian Worship #552 (2021) Meter: 8.7.8.7 Lyrics: 1 The King of love my shepherd is, whose goodness fails me never; I nothing lack if I am his, and he is mine forever. 2 Where streams of living water flow, my Savior gently leads me, and where the verdant pastures grow, with food celestial feeds me. 3 Perverse and foolish oft I strayed, but yet in love he sought me, and on his shoulder gently laid and home, rejoicing, brought me. 4 In death's dark vale I fear no ill with you, dear Lord, beside me, your rod and staff my comfort still, your cross before to guide me. 5 You spread a table in my sight, a banquet here bestowing; your oil of welcome, my delight; my cup is overflowing! 6 And so through all the length of days your goodness fails me never; Good Shepherd, may I sing your praise within your house forever! Topics: Good Shepherd Scripture: Psalm 23 Languages: English Tune Title: ST. COLUMBA

Put peace into each other's hands

Author: Fred Kaan, 1929- Hymnal: The Book of Praise #560 (1997) Meter: 8.7.8.7 Topics: Peace; Sacraments and Ordinances Communion; Stewardship Languages: English Tune Title: ST. COLUMBA

Put peace into each other's hands

Author: Fred Kaan, b. 1929 Hymnal: Complete Anglican Hymns Old and New #575a (2000) Meter: 8.7.8.7 Topics: Healing; Holy Communion Scripture: Ephesians 2:14 Languages: English Tune Title: ST COLUMBA