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Help us to help each other, Lord

Author: C. Wesley (1707-1788) Appears in 73 hymnals Topics: God's Church Commitment and Character; Pentecost 2 The Church's Unity and Fellowship; Pentecost 7 The More Excellent Way; Pentecost 18 The Offering of Life Used With Tune: DUNFERMLINE

Holy, holy, holy, Lord God almighty!

Author: R. Heber (1783-1826) Meter: 11.12.12.10 Appears in 1,644 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Holy, holy, holy, Lord God almighty! early in the morning our song of praise shall be: Holy, holy, holy! — merciful and mighty, God in three persons, glorious Trinity. 2 Holy, holy, holy! All the saints adore you casting down their golden crowns around the glassy sea, cherubim and seraphim falling down before you, you were and are, and evermore shall be! 3 Holy, holy, holy! Though the darkness hide you, though the sinful human eye your glory may not see, you alone are holy, there is none beside you, perfect in power, in love and purity. 4 Holy, holy, holy, Lord God almighty! all your works shall praise your name in earth and sky and sea; Holy, holy, holy! — merciful and mighty, God in three Persons, glorious Trinity. Topics: God Holy Trinity; Last Sunday after Pentecost Citizens of Heaven; Trinity Sunday The Trinity Scripture: Revelation 4 Used With Tune: TERSANCTUS

It is a thing most wonderful

Author: W. W. How (1823-1897) Appears in 56 hymnals Topics: God, Saviour Suffering and Dying; Palm Sunday The Way of the Cross; Pentecost 18 The Offering of Life Used With Tune: GIDEON

O Jesus, king most wonderful

Author: E. Caswall (1814-1878) Appears in 247 hymnals Topics: God's Church Love and Devotion; Lent 4, The King and the Kingdom Transfiguration; Pentecost 12 The Witnessing Community; Pentecost 7 The More Excellent Way Used With Tune: ST. BOTOLPH Text Sources: from the Latin (twelfth century)

Father, hear the prayer we offer

Author: Love M. Willis (1824-1908) Meter: 8.7.8.7 Appears in 236 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Father, hear the prayer we offer — not for ease that prayer shall be, but for strength that we may ever live our lives courageously. 2 Not for ever in green pastures do we ask our way to be; but the steep and rugged pathway may we tread rejoicingly. 3 Not for ever by still waters would we idly rest and stay; but would smite the living fountains from the rocks along our way. 4 Be our strength in hours of weakness, in our wanderings be our guide; through endeavour, failure, danger, Father, be there at our side. Topics: Christ the Friend of Sinners; God's Church Penitence and Prayer; Lent 3, The King and the Kingdom Suffering; Pentecost 20 Endurance; Pentecost 9 The Whole Armour of God; The Election of God's People Abraham Used With Tune: GOTT WILL'S MACHEN

Let us love and sing and wonder

Author: J. Newton (1725-1807) Meter: 8.7.8.7.7.7 Appears in 56 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Let us love and sing and wonder; let us praise the saviour's name! he has hushed the law's loud thunder; he has quenched Mount Sinai's flame: he has freed us by his blood; he has brought us near to God. 2 Let us love the Lord who bought us, dying for our rebel race; called us by his word and taught us by the Spirit of his grace: he has freed us by his blood; he presents our souls to God. 3 Let us sing, though fierce temptation threatens hard to drag us down; for the Lord, our strong salvation, holds in view the conqueror's crown; he who freed us by his blood, soon will bring us home to God. 4 Let us praise, and join the chorus of the saints enthroned on high; here they trusted him before us — now their praises fill the sky: 'You have freed us by your blood, you are worthy, Lamb of God!' Topics: God, Saviour Praised and Worshipped; Lent 1, The King and the Kingdom Temptation; The Ascension of Christ Scripture: Revelation 1:5 Used With Tune: ALL SAINTS

Revive your church, O Lord

Author: A. Midlane (1825-1909) Appears in 215 hymnals Topics: Easter 1 The Bread of Life; God's Church Mission and Ministry; Pentecost The Holy Spirit; Pentecost 12 The Witnessing Community; Pentecost 3 The Life of the Baptized; Pentecost 5 The Church's Mission to All; The Promise of Redemption Moses Used With Tune: VENICE

You are coming, O my Saviour

Author: Frances R. Havergal (1836-1879) Meter: 8.7.8.8.7.7.7.7.7 Appears in 117 hymnals Topics: God, Saviour Returning and Triumphant; Advent 1 The Advent Hope Used With Tune: BEVERLEY

All good gifts around us

Author: M. Claudius (1740-1815); Jane M. Campbell (1817-1878) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D with refrain Appears in 454 hymnals First Line: We plough the fields, and scatter Lyrics: 1 We plough the fields, and scatter the good seed on the land; but it is fed and watered by God's almighty hand: he sends the snow in winter, the warmth to swell the grain; the breezes and the sunshine, and soft refreshing rain. All good gifts around us are sent from heaven above; then thank the Lord, O thank the Lord for all his love. 2 He only is the maker of all things near and far; he paints the wayside flower, he lights the evening star; the winds and waves obey him, by him the birds are fed; much more, to us his children, he gives our daily bread. All good gifts around us are sent from heaven above; then thank the Lord, O thank the Lord for all his love. 3 We thank you, then, our Father, for all things bright and good; the seed-time and the harvest, our life, our health, our food: accept the gifts we offer for all your love imparts; and that which you most welcome our humble, thankful hearts! All good gifts around us are sent from heaven above; then thank the Lord, O thank the Lord for all his love. Topics: God's World Land, Sea, and Harvest Used With Tune: WIR PFLÜGEN

God of mercy, God of grace

Author: H. F. Lyte (1793-1847) Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.7 Appears in 198 hymnals Lyrics: 1 God of mercy, God of grace, show the brightness of your face: shine upon us, Saviour, shine, fill your church with light divine, and your saving health extend to the earth's remotest end. 2 Let the people praise you, Lord! be by all who live adored: let the nations shout and sing glory to their saviour king, at your feet their tribute pay, and your holy will obey. 3 Let the people crown you king! then shall earth her harvest bring, God to us his blessing give, we to God devoted live; all below and all above, one in joy and light and love. Topics: God's World Land, Sea, and Harvest; Deus Misereatur; Pentecost 5 The Church's Mission to All Scripture: Psalm 67 Used With Tune: HEATHLANDS Text Sources: Deus Misereatur