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Spirit, Open My Heart

Author: Ruth Duck Meter: Irregular Appears in 4 hymnals Scripture: Romans 12:15 First Line: God, replace my stony heart Topics: Community in Christ; Compassion; Dedication and Stewardship; Discipleship; Welcome Used With Tune: WILD MOUNTAIN THYME

Beloved Community of God

Author: Ernest Dodgshun, 1876-1944 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 3 hymnals Scripture: Romans 12:9-18 Lyrics: 1 Beloved community of God, in vision seen, a perfect whole; all that we have we pledge to thee, our pow'rs of body, mind, and soul. 2 The healthy frame, the steady nerve, the active pulse of flesh and blood, with these we dedicate to thee our manhood and our womanhood. 3 All gains of skill and fruits of thought, whate'er we know, whate'er we feel, humbly we bring that we may prove true servants of the common weal. 4 Fair visions of the good and true wrought into speech and kindly deed, these be our sacrament of love, our witness to the Christly creed. 5 King of the kingdom of our dreams, from dreams we turn to take our part in that beloved community where love is law in every heart. Topics: Calling and Vocation; Christian unity; Fellowship; Human Love; Servanthood; Vision; Welcome Used With Tune: ST. CRISPIN

Blest be the tie that binds

Author: John Fawcett Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 2,285 hymnals Scripture: Romans 12:15 Topics: The Christian Life Communion and Fellowship Used With Tune: DENNIS

Jesus Calls Us; O'er the Tumult

Author: Cecil F. Alexander Meter: 8.7.8.7 Appears in 934 hymnals Scripture: Romans 12 Lyrics: 1 Jesus calls us; o'er the tumult of our life's wild, restless sea, day by day his voice is sounding, saying, "Christian, follow me." 2 Long ago apostles heard it by the Galilean lake, turned from home and work and family, leaving all for his dear sake. 3 In our joys and in our sorrows, days of work and hours of ease, still he calls, in cares and pleasures, "Christian, love me more than these." 4 Jesus calls us; by your mercies, Savior, may we hear your call, give our hearts to your obedience, serve and love you best of all. Topics: Biblical Names & Places Galilee/Galilean; Commitment & Dedication; Invitation; Love Our Love to God; Walk with God; Biblical Names & Places Galilee/Galilean; Commitment & Dedication; Invitation; Joy; Love Our Love to God; Mercy; Ministry & Service; Obedience; Walk with God Used With Tune: HALTON HOLGATE

Yield Not to Temptation

Author: Horatio R. Palmer Meter: 11.11.11.12 with refrain Appears in 737 hymnals Scripture: Romans 12:21 First Line: Yield not to temptation, for yielding is sin Refrain First Line: Ask the Savior to help you Lyrics: 1 Yield not to temptation, for yielding is sin; Each victory will help you some other to win; Fight manfully onward; dark passions subdue; Look ever to Jesus, He will carry you through. Refrain: Ask the Savior to help you, Comfort, strengthen, and keep you; He is willing to aid you, He will carry you through. 2 Shun evil companions; bad language disdain; God's name hold in reverence, nor take it in vain; Be thoughtful and earnest, kind-hearted and true; Look ever to Jesus, He will carry you through. [Refrain] 3. To him that o'ercometh, God giveth a crown, Through faith we shall conquer, though often cast down; He who is our Savior our strength will renew; Look ever to Jesus, He will carry you through. [Refrain] Used With Tune: YIELD NOT TO TEMPTATION

O Jesus, I Have Promised

Author: John Ernest Bode Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 628 hymnals Scripture: Romans 12:11 Lyrics: 1 O Jesus, I have promised to serve thee to the end; be thou forever near me, my Master and my friend; I shall not fear the battle if thou art by my side, nor wander from the pathway if thou wilt be my guide. 2 O let me feel thee near me! The world is ever near: I see the sights that dazzle; the tempting sounds I hear. My foes are ever near me, around me and within; but, Jesus, draw thou nearer and shield my soul from sin. 3 O let me hear thee speaking in accents clear and still, above the storms of passion, the murmurs of self-will; O speak to reassure me, to hasten or control; O speak, and make me listen, thou guardian of my soul. 4 O Jesus, thou hast promised to all who follow thee that where thou art in glory there shall thy servant be. And, Jesus, I have promised to serve thee to the end; O give me grace to follow, my Master and my friend. Topics: Baptism; Commitment; Discipleship and Mission; Guidance; Obedience; Temptation; Trusting in the Promises of God Used With Tune: ANGEL'S STORY

Spirit of God, descend upon my heart

Author: George Croly (1780-1860) Meter: 10.10.10.10 Appears in 341 hymnals Scripture: Romans 12:11 Lyrics: 1 Spirit of God, descend upon my heart; wean it from earth; through all its pulses move; stoop to my weakness, mighty as thou art, and make me love thee as I ought to love. 2 I ask no dream, no prophet-ecstasies, no sudden rending of the veil of clay, no angel-visitant, no opening skies: but take the dimness of my soul away. 3 Hast thou not bid me love thee, God and King -- all, all thine own, soul, heart, and strength, and mind? I see thy cross -- there teach my heart to cling: oh, let me seek thee, and oh, let me find! 4 Teach me to feel that thou art always nigh: teach me the struggles of the soul to bear, to check the rising doubt, the rebel sigh: teach me the patience of unanswered prayer. 5 Teach me to love thee as thine angels love, one holy passion filling all my frame -- the baptism of the heaven-descended Dove, my heart an altar, and thy love the flame. Topics: Our Response to Christ In Penitence; The Holy Spirit The Coming of the Spirit; Holy Spirit illunination of; Patience; Prayer Used With Tune: SONG 22

Holy Spirit, truth divine

Author: Samuel Longfellow (1819-1892) Meter: 7.7.7.7 Appears in 274 hymnals Scripture: Romans 12:11-16 Lyrics: 1 Holy Spirit, truth divine, dawn upon this soul of mine; Word of God, and inward light, wake my spirit, clear my sight. 2 Holy Spirit, love divine, glow within this heart of mine; kindle every high desire, perish self in your pure fire. 3 Holy Spirit, power divine, fill and nerve this will of mine; by you may I strongly live, bravely bear, and nobly strive. 4 Holy Spirit, right divine, King within my conscience reign; be my law, and I shall be firmly bound, for ever free. 5 Holy Spirit, peace divine, still this restless soul of mine; speak to calm this tossing sea, stayed in your tranquillity. 6 Holy Spirit, joy divine, gladden now this heart of mine; in the desert ways I sing. 'Spring, O well, for ever spring!' Topics: The Holy Spirit The Holy Spirit in the Church - Enlivening and Renewing the Church; Holy Spirit inspiration of; Holy Spirit name and images for; Renewal Used With Tune: LAUDS

Be still, my soul: the Lord is on your side

Author: Katharina von Schlegel, 1697-?; Jane Laurie Borthwick, 1813-97 Meter: 10.10.10.10.10.10 Appears in 182 hymnals Scripture: Romans 12:9-13 Lyrics: 1 Be still, my soul: the Lord is on your side; bear patiently the cross of grief and pain; leave to your God to order and provide; in every change he faithful will remain. Be still, my soul: your best, your heavenly friend through thorny ways leads to a joyful end. 2 Be still, my soul: your God will undertake to guide the future as he has the past. Your hope, your confidence let nothing shake, all now mysterious shall be clear at last. Be still, my soul: the tempests still obey his voice, who ruled them once on Galilee. 3 Be still, my soul: when dearest friends depart and all is darkened in the vale of tears, then you shall better know his love, his heart, who comes to soothe your sorrow, calm your fears. Be still, my soul: for Jesus can restore the trust and hope that strengthened you before. 4 Be still, my soul: the hour is hastening on when we shall be for ever with the Lord, when disappointment, grief and fear are gone, sorrow forgotten, love's pure joy restored. Be still, my soul: when change and tears are past, all safe and blessèd we shall meet at last. Topics: Confidence; Consolation; Endurance; Everlasting Life; Funerals; Good Friday; Providence Used With Tune: FINLANDIA

Love at Home

Author: J. H. M. Meter: 7.5.7.5.7.7.7.5 with refrain Appears in 132 hymnals Scripture: Romans 12:10 First Line: There is beauty all around Lyrics: 1 There is beauty all around, When there’s love at home; There is joy in every sound, When there’s love at home; Peace and plenty here abide, Smiling sweet on every side, Time doth softly, sweetly glide, When there’s love at home. Refrain 1: Love at home, love at home; Time doth softly, sweetly glide, When there’s love at home. 2 In the cottage there is joy, When there’s love at home; Hate and envy ne’er annoy, When there’s love at home; Roses bloom beneath our feet, All the earth’s a garden sweet, Making life a bliss complete, When there’s love at home. Refrain 2: Love at home, love at home; Making life a bliss complete, When there’s love at home. 3 Love becomes a way of life, When there’s love at home; Sweet, insistent end to strife, When there’s love at home; Glad submission each one’s gift, Willing pledge to love and lift, Healing balm for every rift, When there’s love at home. Refrain 3: Love at home, love at home; Healing balm for every rift, When there’s love at home. 4 Anger cools and pressures cease, When there’s love at home; Children learn to live in peace, When there’s love at home; Courage to reach out in grace, Meet a stranger face to face, Find a reconciling place, When there’s love at home. Refrain 4: Love at home, love at home; Find a reconciling place, When there’s love at home. 5 There’s no question you can’t ask, When there’s love at home; There is strength for any task, When there’s love at home; Sharing joy in work or play, Confidence to face the day, Knowing love will find a way, When there’s love at home. Refrain 5: Love at home, love at home; Knowing love will find a way, When there’s love at home. 6 Kindly heaven smiles above, When there’s love at home; All the world is filled with love, When there’s love at home; Sweeter sings the brooklet by, Brighter beams the azure sky; Oh, there’s One who smiles on high When there’s love at home. Refrain 6: Love at home, love at home; Oh, there’s One who smiles on high When there’s love at home. Used With Tune: [There is beauty all around] Text Sources: Timeless Truths (http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/Love_at_Home)