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Ye Christian heralds, go, proclaim

Author: B. H. Draper Hymnal: The Church Hymnal #285 (1920) Topics: The Church Ordinations Lyrics: 1 Ye Christian heralds, go, proclaim Salvation in Emmanuel's name: To distant climes the tidings bear, And plant the Rose of Sharon there. 2 God shield you with a wall of fire, With holy zeal your hearts inspire, Bid raging winds their fury cease, And calm the savage breast to peace. 3 And when our labours all are o'er, Then may we meet to part no more, Meet, with the ransomed throng to fall, And crown the Saviour Lord of all. Languages: English Tune Title: MISSIONARY CHANT

Come, Holy Ghost, our souls inspire

Author: J. Cosin Hymnal: The Church Hymnal #286 (1920) Topics: The Church Ordinations Lyrics: 1 Come, Holy Ghost, our souls inspire, And lighten with celestial fire. 2 Thou the anointing Spirit art, Who dost Thy sevenfold gifts impart. 3 Thy blessed unction from above Is comfort, life, and fire of love. 4 Enable with perpetual light The dulness of our blinded sight. 5 Anoint and cheer our soiled face With the abundance of Thy grace. 6 Keep far our foes, give peace at home Where Thou art Guide, no ill can come. 7 Teach us to know the Father, Son, And Thee of both to be but One, 8 That, through the ages all along, This may be our endless song, Praise to Thy eternal merit, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Amen. Languages: English Tune Title: VENI CREATOR, No. 3

All People That on Earth Do Dwell

Author: William Kethe Hymnal: The Worshipbook #288 (1972) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Acts of the Church Ordination Lyrics: 1 All people that on earth do dwell, Sing to the Lord with cheerful voice; Him serve with mirth, His praise forth tell, Come ye before him and rejoice. 2 Know that the Lord is God indeed; Without our aid he did us make; We are his folk, he doth us feed, And for his sheep he doth us take. 3 O enter then his gates with praise, Approach with joy his courts unto; Praise, laud, and bless his name always, For it is seemly so to do. 4 For why? the Lord our God is good, His mercy is forever sure; His truth at all times firmly stood, And shall from age to age endure. Amen. Scripture: Psalm 100 Tune Title: OLD HUNDREDTH (altered rhythm)

At the Name of Jesus

Author: Caroline Maria Noel Hymnal: The Worshipbook #303 (1972) Meter: 6.5.6.5 D Topics: Acts of the Church Ordination Lyrics: 1 At the name of Jesus Every knee shall bow, Every tongue confess him King of Glory now: 'Tis the Father's pleasure We should call him Lord, Who from the beginning Was the mighty Word. 2 Humbled for a season, To receive a name From the lips of sinners, Unto whom He came, Faithfully He bore it Spotless to the last, Brought it back victorious, When from death He passed; 3 Bore it up triumphant, With its human light, Through all ranks of creatures, To the central height, To the throne of Godhead, To the Father's breast; Filled it with the glory Of that perfect rest. 4 Brothers, this Lord Jesus Shall return again, With His Father's glory O'er the earth to reign; For all wreaths of empire Meet upon his brow, And our hearts confess him King of glory now. Amen. Scripture: Philippians 2:9-10 Tune Title: KING'S WESTON

Be Thou My Vision

Author: Eleanor Hull; Mary Byrne Hymnal: The Worshipbook #304 (1972) Meter: 10.10.9.10 Topics: Acts of the Church Ordination First Line: Be thou my vision, O Lord of my heart Lyrics: 1 Be thou my vision, O Lord of my heart; Naught be all else to me, save that thou art— Thou my best thought, by day or by night, Waking or sleeping, thy presence my light. 2 Be thou my wisdom, and thou my true word; I ever with thee and thou with me, Lord; Thou my great Father, I thy true son; Thou in me dwelling, and I with thee one. 3 Riches I heed not, nor man's empty praise, Thou mine inheritance, now and always; Thou and thou only, first in my heart, High King of heaven, my treasure thou art. 4 High King of heaven, my victory won, May I reach heaven's joys, O bright heaven's Sun! Heart of my own heart, whatever befall, Still be my vision, O Ruler of all. Amen. Scripture: Philippians 3:14 Tune Title: SLANE

Blessing and Honor and Glory and Power

Author: Horatius Bonar Hymnal: The Worshipbook #311 (1972) Meter: 10.10.10.10 Topics: Acts of the Church Ordination Lyrics: 1 Blessing and honor and glory and power, Wisdom and riches and strength evermore, Give we to him who our battle has won, Whose are the kingdom, the crown, and the throne. 2 Hear through the heavens the sound of his name, While rings the earth with his glory and fame; Ocean and mountain, stream, forest, and flower Echo His praises and tell of his power. 3 Ever ascending the song and the prayer; Ever descending the love that we share; Blessing and honor and glory and praise— This is the theme of the hymns that we raise. 4 Give we the glory and praise to the Lamb; Take we the robe and the harp and the palm; Sing we the song of the Lamb that was slain, Dying in weakness, but rising to reign. Amen. Scripture: Revelation 5:13 Tune Title: O QUANTA QUALIA

Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation

Author: John Mason Neale Hymnal: The Worshipbook #325 (1972) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Topics: Acts of the Church Ordination Lyrics: 1 Christ is made the sure Foundation, Christ the head and cornerstone, Chosen of the Lord and precious, Binding all the church in one; Holy Zion's help forever, And her confidence alone. 2 To this temple, where we call you, Come, O Lord of Hosts, today! With your wonted loving-kindness Hear your people as they pray, And your fullest benediction Shed within its walls alway. 3 Here bestow on all your servants What they ask of you to gain: What they gain from you forever With the blessed to retain, And hereafter in your glory Evermore with you to reign. 4 Laud and honor to the Father, Laud and honor to the Son, Laud and honor to the Spirit, Ever Three and ever One; One in might, and One in glory, While unending ages run. Amen. Scripture: Ephesians 2:19-21 Tune Title: REGENT SQUARE

Come Down, O Love Divine

Author: Richard F. Littledale; Bianco da Siena Hymnal: The Worshipbook #334 (1972) Meter: 6.6.11 D Topics: Acts of the Church Ordination Lyrics: 1 Come down, O Love divine, Seek out this soul of mine, And visit it with your own ardor glowing; O Comforter, draw near, Within my heart appear, And kindle it, your holy flame bestowing. 2 O let it freely burn, Till earthly passions turn To dust and ashes in its heat consuming; And let your glorious light Shine ever on my sight, And clothe me round, the while my path illuming. 3 And so the yearning strong With which the soul will long Shall far out-pass the power of human telling; For none can guess its grace, Till he become the place Wherein the Holy Spirit makes his dwelling. Amen. Scripture: Acts 1:8 Tune Title: DOWN AMPNEY

I Sing as I Arise Today

Author: Joseph W. Clokey; St. Patrick (ca. 389-ca. 461) Hymnal: The Worshipbook #428 (1972) Meter: Irregular Topics: Acts of the Church Ordination Scripture: Acts 4:10-12 Tune Title: ST. PATRICK

Brotherly Love

Author: Joseph Humphreys Hymnal: Laudes Domini #430 (1888) Topics: Church Ordinances of First Line: Blessed are the sons of God Lyrics: 1 Blessed are the sons of God, They are bought with Christ's own blood; They are ransomed from the grave; Life eternal they shall have: With them numbered may we be, Here, and in eternity. 2 They are justified by grace, They enjoy the Saviour's peace; All their sins are washed away; They shall stand in God's great day: With them numbered may we be, Here, and in eternity. 3 They are lights upon the earth, Children of a heavenly birth-- One with God, with Jesus one: Glory is in them begun: With them numbered may we be, Here, and in eternity. Scripture: Ruth 1:16 Languages: English Tune Title: ROSEFIELD