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Open Now Thy Gates of Beauty

Author: Benjamin Schmolck; Catherine Winkworth Meter: 8.7.8.7.7.7 Appears in 151 hymnals Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:10 Lyrics: 1 Open now thy gates of beauty; Zion, let me enter there, where my soul in joyful duty waits for him who answers prayer; O how blessed is this place, filled with solace, light, and grace! 2 Here, my God, I come before thee, come thou also down to me; where we find thee and adore thee, there a heav'n on earth must be; to my heart O enter thou, let it be thy temple now! 3 Here thy praise is gladly chanted; here thy seed is duly sown; let my soul, where it is planted, bring forth precious sheaves alone, so that all I hear may be fruitful unto life in me. 4 Thou my faith increase and quicken; let me keep thy gift divine; howsoe'er temptations thicken, may thy word still o'er me shine ss my guiding star through life, as my comfort in all strife. 5 Speak, O God, and I will hear thee; let thy will be done indeed; may I undisturbed draw near thee while thou dost thy people feed; here of live the fountain flows; here is balm for all our woes. Topics: Beginning of Worship; Hymns with Descants Used With Tune: UNSER HERRSCHER Text Sources: Thut mir auf die schöne Pforte

"Manifest thyself"

Author: Richard Mant Appears in 79 hymnals Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:10 First Line: Son of God! to thee I cry Lyrics: 1 Son of God! to thee I cry: By the holy mystery Of thy dwelling here on earth, By thy pure and holy birth, Lord, thy presence let me see, Manifest thyself to me. 2 Lamb of God! to thee I cry: By thy bitter agony, By thy pangs to us unknown, By thy spirit's parting groan, Lord, thy presence let me see, Manifest thyself to me. 3 Prince of Life! to thee I cry: By thy glorious majesty, By thy triumph o'er the grave, Meek to suffer, strong to save, Lord, thy presence let me see, Manifest thyself to me. 4 Lord of glory, God most high, Man exalted to the sky! With thy love my bosom fill, Prompt me to perform thy will; Then thy glory I shall see, Thou wilt bring me home to thee. Topics: Church Ordinances of; Communion of Saints At Lord's Table Used With Tune: ROCK OF AGES

Greatness in Service

Author: Thomas H. Gill Appears in 30 hymnals Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:10 First Line: Oh, not to fill the mouth of fame Lyrics: 1 Oh, not to fill the mouth of fame My longing soul is stirred: Oh, give me a diviner name! Call me thy servant, Lord! 2 No longer would my soul be known As uncontrolled and free; Oh, not mine own, oh, not mine own! Lord, I belong to thee! 3 Thy servant,--me thy servant choose; Naught of thy claim abate! The glorious name I would not lose, Nor change the sweet estate. 4 In life, in death, on earth, in heaven, This is the name for me! The same sweet style and title given Through all eternity. Topics: Afflictions; Backsliding; Christ Master; Christians Conflicts; Conflict With Sin; Declenson spiritual Used With Tune: SERENITY

While now thy throne of grace we seek

Appears in 20 hymnals Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:10 Used With Tune: HATTIE

Praise the Spirit in creation

Author: Michael Edward Hewlett, 1916- Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Appears in 16 hymnals Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:9-10 Topics: Divine Inspiration; Gifts of the Holy Spirit; Guidance; Holy Spirit; Invocation; Mission/Sending; Prophetic Witness; Revelation; Trinity Sunday; Wisdom; Word of God Used With Tune: JULION

Speak, O Lord

Author: Keith Getty, b. 1974; Stuart Townend, b. 1963 Meter: 8.10.8.10.10.10.8.10 Appears in 14 hymnals Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:10 First Line: Speak, O Lord, as we come to you Topics: Word of God Used With Tune: SPEAK, O LORD

Celtic Alleluia

Author: Christopher Walker, b. 1947 Appears in 12 hymnals Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:9 First Line: Speak Lord, your servant is list'ning Refrain First Line: Alleluia, alleluia Topics: Service Music for Mass Gospel Acclamation (Alleluia); Sunday Celebrations in the Absence of a Priest Gospel Acclamation (Alleluia); Rites of the Church Marriage Used With Tune: [Speak Lord, your servant is list'ning]

Seeking the evidence of acceptance

Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 11 hymnals Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:10 First Line: I listen for the voice Topics: The Christian Life Adoption and Assurance

Hush! Hush!

Appears in 8 hymnals Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:4 First Line: Hush! Hush! Somebody's callin' mah name Lyrics: Hush! Hush! Somebody’s callin' mah name. Hush! Hush! Somebody’s callin' mah name. Hush! Hush! Somebody’s callin' mah name. Oh mah Lawd*, oh, mah Lawd*, what shall I do? *alternative: "my Lord" or "my God" Topics: Response; Christian Year Epiphany; Discernment; Discipleship; Service Music Response / Affirmation Used With Tune: [Hush! Hush!, Somebody's callin' mah name] Text Sources: African-American spiritual

"Here am I"

Author: Rev. T. C. Smith Appears in 7 hymnals Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:4 First Line: As the Lord to Samuel spake Refrain First Line: Here am I, here am I Topics: Young Peoples Societies Used With Tune: [Here am I]