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Christ the Corner-Stone

Author: Rev. John Chandler (1806-1876) Appears in 188 hymnals Topics: Dedication of Church First Line: Christ is our cornerstone Scripture: 1 Peter 2:6 Used With Tune: IRENAEUS

Author: Georgia E. Harkness Meter: 11.10.11.10 Appears in 58 hymnals Topics: Bread of Life; Commitment & Dedication; Cross of Christ; King, God/Christ as; Church and Mission; Bread of Life; Church; Commitment & Dedication; Cross of Christ; Guidance; Holy Spirit; King, God/Christ as; Missions; Pilgrimage & Conflct First Line: Hope of the world, O Christ of great compassion Scripture: John 6:35 Used With Tune: VICAR

Angel Voices, Ever Singing

Author: Francis Pott Meter: 8.5.8.5.8.7 Appears in 381 hymnals Topics: Dedication Services Of a Church Lyrics: 1 Angel voices, ever singing Round Thy throne of light, Angel harps, forever ringing, Rest not day nor night; Thousands only live to bless Thee, And confess Thee Lord of might. 2 Lord, we know Thy love rejoices O'er each work of Thine; Thou didst ears and hands and voices For Thy praise combine; Craftsman's art and music's measure For Thy pleasure didst design. 3 Here, great God, today we offer Of Thine own to Thee; And for Thine acceptance proffer, All unworthily, Hearts and minds, and hands and voices, In our choicest melody. 4 Honor, glory, might, and merit, Thine shall ever be, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, Blessed Trinity: Of the best that Thou hast given Earth and heaven render Thee. Amen. Scripture: Psalm 50:23 Used With Tune: ANGEL VOICES

See Israel’ Gentle Shepherd stand

Author: Philip Doddridge Appears in 487 hymnals Topics: The Church of God Infant Dedication First Line: See Israel’s gentle Shepherd stand Scripture: Matthew 19:13 Used With Tune: DUBLIN

Lord Jesus Christ, we seek your face

Author: Alexander Stewart 1843-1923 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 15 hymnals Topics: The Church The Life of Prayer; New premises / Dedications Scripture: John 20:2 Used With Tune: BOSTON

When in Our Music God Is Glorified

Author: Fred Pratt Green Meter: 10.10.10 with refrain Appears in 86 hymnals Topics: Dedications of Choirs; Church Ministry and Ministers; Dedications of Choirs; Dedications of Musical Instruments/Hymnals; Joy; Music and Singing; Worship Lyrics: 1 When in our music God is glorified, and adoration leaves no room for pride, it is as though the whole creation cried, "Alleluia!" 2 How often, making music, we have found a new dimension in the world of sound, as worship moved us to a more profound Alleluia! 3 So has the Church, in liturgy and song, in faith and love, through centuries of wrong, borne witness to the truth in every tongue: Alleluia! 4 And did not Jesus sing a psalm that night when utmost evil strove against the Light? Then let us sing, for whom he won the fight; Alleluia! 5 Let every instrument be tuned for praise! Let all rejoice who have a voice to raise! And may God give us faith to sing always: "Alleluia!" Scripture: Psalm 98:4-6 Used With Tune: ENGELBERG

Sing a New Church

Author: Delores Dufner, OSB, b. 1939 Meter: 8.7.8.7 with refrain Appears in 15 hymnals Topics: Rites of the Church Dedication of a Church First Line: Summoned by the God who made us Refrain First Line: Let us bring the gifts that differ Scripture: Genesis 1 Used With Tune: NETTLETON

En Cristo de su Iglesia

Author: Samuel J. Stone; J. Pablo Simón; Federico J. Pagura Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 10 hymnals Topics: Church Dedication of a Building Used With Tune: AURELIA

We love the place, O God

Author: Henry Williams Baker (1821-1877); William Bullock (1798-1874) Meter: 6.6.6.6 Appears in 105 hymnals Topics: Adoration; Baptism; Church Worship; Dedication of buildings; Dedication Festival; God Presence of; Heaven; Longing; Music and Song; Prayer Lyrics: 1 We love the place, O God, wherein thine honour dwells; the joy of thine abode all earthly joy excels. 2 We love the house of prayer, wherein thy servants meet; and thou, O Lord, art there thy chosen flock to greet. 3 We love the sacred font; for there the holy Dove to pour is ever wont his blessing from above. 4 We love thine altar, Lord; O what on earth so dear? for there, in faith adored, we find thy presence near. 5 We love the word of life, the word that tells of peace, of comfort in the strife, and joys that never cease. 6 We love to sing below for mercies freely given; but O we long to know the triumph-song of heaven. 7 Lord Jesus, give us grace on earth to love thee more, in heaven to see thy face, and with thy saints adore. Scripture: Psalm 26:8 Used With Tune: QUAM DILECTA

God, We Praise You

Author: St. Nicetas, ca. 335-414; Christopher Idle, b. 1938 Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 31 hymnals Topics: Rites of the Church Dedication of a Church First Line: God, we praise you! God, we bless you! Lyrics: 1 God, we praise you! God, we bless you! God, we name you sov'reign Lord! Mighty King whom angels worship, Father, by your Church adored: All creation shows your glory, Heav'n and earth draw near your throne, Singing "Holy, holy, holy," Lord of hosts and God alone! 2 True apostles, faithful prophets, Saints who set their world ablaze, Martyrs, once unknown, unheeded, Join one growing song of praise, While your Church on earth confesses One majestic Trinity: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, God, our hope eternally. 3 Jesus Christ, the King of glory, Everlasting Son of God, Humble was your virgin mother, Hard the lonely path you trod: By your cross is sin defeated, Hell confronted face to face, Heaven opened to believers, Sinners justified by grace. 4 Christ, at God's right hand victorious, You will judge the world you made; Lord, in mercy help your servants For whose freedom you have paid: Raise us up from dust to glory, Guard us from all sin today; King enthroned above all praises, Save your people, God, we pray. Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-3 Used With Tune: NETTLETON