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Here I am, Lord

Author: Daniel L. Schutte (b. 1947) Meter: 7.7.7.4 with refrain Appears in 67 hymnals Topics: The Living God Our Response to God - in mission and service; The Church Celebrates Ordination; Dedication of people; Mission; Word of God First Line: I, the Lord of sea and sky Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-10 Used With Tune: HERE I AM, LORD

Let Us Build a House of Worship

Author: Margaret Clarkson Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 1 hymnal Topics: The Church Dedications, Anniversaries; Dedications of Buildings; Dedications of Buildings Lyrics: 1 Let us build a house of worship to the God of heaven and earth, where his church may bow before him, hear his Word and sing his worth! Not alone our bricks and mortar, hearts and lives to God we raise: he will set his name forever on such building to his praise. 2 Let us build on God's foundation-- Jesus Christ, whose blood atones; build with lives of grace and beauty, gold and silver, precious stones! Let us build for now, forever; build for those who live today, build for future generations truth that triumphs, come what may! 3 Let us build to teach our children God's great glory, power and grace; build to bring our friends and neighbors God's good news for all our race; build to tell to all the nations life and health are theirs in God-- Jesus Christ is Lord and Savior! Sound his saving name abroad! Scripture: Deuteronomy 4:9 Used With Tune: ST. MATTHEWS

Jesus, Saviour, Lord, now to you I fly

Meter: Irregular Appears in 2 hymnals Topics: Life in Christ Our Response to Christ - In Devotion; Dedication of people; Multi-cultrual and World-church Songs; Salvation and Redemption First Line: From my enemies to you I flee Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:6 Used With Tune: SARANAM Text Sources: Sri Lankan text; English version Church Hymnary, Fourth Edition, 2005

To Be the Body

Author: Clyde Harvey Appears in 1 hymnal Topics: Dedication of a Church First Line: Come, walk with me; come, share my life Refrain First Line: To be the Body of the Lord in this world Scripture: John 15:5

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

Lord Jesus Christ, we seek your face

Author: Alexander Stewart 1843-1923 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 17 hymnals Topics: The Church The Life of Prayer; New premises / Dedications Scripture: John 20:2 Used With Tune: BOSTON

Behold! the mountain of the Lord

Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 187 hymnals Topics: The Church Dedication of Lyrics: 1 Behold! the mountain of the Lord In latter days shall rise On mountain tops above the hills, And draw the wond'ring eyes. 2 To this the joyful nations round, All tribes and tongues, shall flow; Up to the hill of God, they'll say, And to his house we'll go. 3 The beam that shines from Zion hill Shall lighten ev'ry land; The King who reigns in Salem's tow'rs Shall all the world command. 4 Among the nations he shall judge; His judgments truth shall guide; His sceptre shall protect the just, And quell the sinner's pride. 5 Come then, O house of Jacob, come To worship at his shrine; And, walking in the light of God, With holy beauties shine. Amen. Scripture: Isaiah 2:2 Used With Tune: GLASGOW Text Sources: Scottish Paraphrases,, 1781

I have decided to follow Jesus

Author: Anon Appears in 92 hymnals Topics: The Church of Jesus Christ Baptisms, Dedications and Presentation of Infants Used With Tune: [I have decided to follow Jesus]

Lord, You Give the Great Commission

Author: Jeffery Rowthorn, b. 1934 Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 45 hymnals Topics: Church; Commissioning; Church; Commissioning; Church; Commissioning; Discipleship; Justice; Ministry/Mission; Sending Forth; Social Concern; Rites of the Church Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults: General Use; The Liturgical Year The Chrism Mass; The Liturgical Year The Ascension of the Lord; The Liturgical Year Pentecost Sunday; The Liturgical Year Ss. Peter and Paul, Apostles (June 29); The Liturgical Year The Dedication of teh Lateran Basilica (November 9) Lyrics: 1 Lord, you give the great commission: "Heal the sick and preach the word." Lest the church neglect its mission And the gospel go unheard, Help us witness to your purpose With renewed integrity: With the Spirit's gifts empow'r us For the work of ministry. 2 Lord, you call us to your service: "In my name baptize and teach." That the world may trust your promise, Life abundant meant for each, Give us all new fervor, draw us Closer in community: With the Spirit's gifts empow'r us For the work of ministry. 3 Lord, you make the common holy: "This my body, this my blood." Let us all, for earth's true glory, Daily lift life heavenward, Asking that the world around us Share your children's liberty: With the Spirit's gifts empow'r us For the work of ministry. 4 Lord, you show us love's true measure: "Father, what they do, forgive." Yet we hoard as private treasure All that you so freely give. May your care and mercy lead us To a just society: With the Spirit's gifts empow'r us For the work of ministry. 5 Lord, you bless with words assuring: "I am with you to the end." Faith and hope and love restoring, May we serve as you intend And, amid the cares that claim us, Hold in mind eternity: With the Spirit's gifts empow'r us For the work of ministry. Scripture: Matthew 10:8 Used With Tune: ABBOT'S LEIGH

When the weary, seeking rest

Author: Horatius Bonar Meter: 7.5.7.5.7.5.7.5.8.8 Appears in 134 hymnals Topics: Dedication Of a Church Used With Tune: INTERCESSION NEW