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O Jesus Christ, grow Thou in me

Author: J C Lavater; E L Smith Appears in 54 hymnals Scripture: Ephesians 4:13 Topics: The Christian Life Growth in Grace Used With Tune: ST. MARGUERITE

The ministry instituted

Author: Philip Doddridge Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 52 hymnals Scripture: Ephesians 4:11 First Line: The Saviour, when to heaven he rose Topics: Ministry Commission of

The Eternal Gifts of Christ the King

Author: Ambrose of Milan (340-397); John Mason Neale (1818-1866) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 50 hymnals Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16 Lyrics: 1 The eternal gifts of Christ the King, the apostles' glory, let us sing; and all, with hearts of gladness, due hymns of thankful love and praise. 2 Theirs is the steadfast faith of saints, and hope that never yields nor faints, and love of Christ in perfect glow that lays the prince of this world low. 3 In them the Father's glory shone; in them the will of God the Son; in them exults the Holy Ghost; through them rejoice the heavenly host. 4 To thee, Redeemer, now we cry, that thou wouldst join to them on high thy servants, who this grace implore, forever and forevermore. Topics: Communion of Saints Used With Tune: AETERNA CHRISTI MUNERA

Head of the Church

Author: Dr. Doddridge Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 48 hymnals Scripture: Ephesians 4:15-16 First Line: Jesus, I sing thy matchless grace Lyrics: 1 Jesus, I sing thy matchless grace, That calls a worm thy own; Gives me among thy saints a place To make thy glories known. 2 Allied to thee our vital head, We act, and grow, and thrive: Form thee divided, each is dead, When most he seems alive. 3 Thy saints on earth, and those above, Here join in sweet accord: One body all in mutual love, And thou, our common Lord. 4 O may my faith each hour derive Thy spirit with delight; While death and hell in vain shall strive This bond to disunite. 5 Thou the whole body wilt present Before thy Father's face; Nor shall a wrinkle or a spot Its beauteous form disgrace. Topics: Characters and Representations of Christ Head ; Christ Head of the Church

The willing captive

Appears in 48 hymnals Scripture: Ephesians 4:8 First Line: Jesus, thou art our King! Topics: The Christian Life Sanctification Used With Tune: CALIS

Many and Great

Author: Philip Frazier, 1892-1964; Joseph R. Renvill, 19th c. Meter: Irregular Appears in 47 hymnals Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-8 First Line: Many and great, O God, are your works Lyrics: 1 Many and great, O God, are your works, Maker of earth and sky. Your hands have set the heavens with stars; your fingers spread the mountains and plains. Lo, at your word the waters were formed; deep seas obey your voice. 2 Grant unto us communion with you, O star-abiding One. Come unto us and dwell with us; with you are found the gifts of life. Bless us with life that has no end, eternal life with you. Used With Tune: LACQUIPARLE

Christ is the world’s true light

Author: George Wallace Briggs, 1875-1959 Meter: 6.7.6.7.6.6.6.6 Appears in 47 hymnals Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6 Topics: Fear; Freedom; Healing; Hope; Jesus Christ Lordship; Jesus Christ Redeemer; Light; Name/s of Jesus; Peace of the World; Saints Days and Holy Days Transfiguration; Unity of Humanity Used With Tune: O GOTT, DU FROMMER GOTT

Lord God of Hosts, Whose Purpose, Never Swerving

Author: Shepherd Knapp Meter: 11.10.11.10 Appears in 45 hymnals Scripture: Ephesians 4:3-6 Lyrics: 1 Lord God of Hosts, whose purpose, never swerving, Leads toward the day of Jesus Christ Thy Son, Grant us to march among Thy faithful legions, Armed with Thy courage, till the world is won. 2 Strong Son of God, whose work was His that sent Thee, One with the Father, thought and deed and word, One make us all, true comrades in Thy service, And make us one in Thee with God the Lord. 3 O Prince of Peace, Thou bringer of good tidings, Teach us to speak Thy word of hope and cheer— Rest for the soul, and strength for all man's striving, Light for the path of life, and God brought near. 4 Lord God, whose grace has called us to Thy service, How good Thy thoughts toward us, how great their sum! We work with Thee, we go where Thou wilt lead us, Until in all the earth Thy Kingdom come. Amen. Topics: Discipleship; Missions; Unity; Life in Christ Discipleship and Service Used With Tune: WELWYN

I've Got the Joy, Joy, Joy

Author: George W. Cooke, 1848-1923 Meter: Irregular Appears in 42 hymnals Scripture: Ephesians 4:7 First Line: I've got the joy, joy, joy, joy Lyrics: 1 I've got the joy, joy, joy, joy, Down in my heart, Down in my heart, Down in my heart; I've got the joy, joy, joy, joy, Down in my heart, Down in my heart to stay. 2 I've got the peace that passeth understanding, Down in my heart, Down in my heart, Down in my heart; I've got the peace that passeth understanding, Down in my heart, Down in my heart to stay. 3 I've got the love of Jesus, love of Jesus, Down in my heart, Down in my heart, Down in my heart; I've got the love of Jesus, love of Jesus, Down in my heart, Down in my heart to stay. 4 For there is therefore now no condemnation, Down in my heart, Down in my heart, Down in my heart; For there is therefore now no condemnation, Down in my heart, Down in my heart to stay. Topics: The Gospel in the Christian Life Christian Life, Discipleship; Challenge; Joy Used With Tune: I'VE GOT THE JOY

Where Charity and Love Prevail

Author: Omer Westendorf Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 42 hymnals Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-3 Topics: Love brotherly; Unity & Peace Used With Tune: TWENTY-FOURTH Text Sources: Latin Hymn, c. 850