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Let Zion's watchman all awake

Author: Doddridge Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 272 hymnals Topics: The Christian Church Ministry Lyrics: 1 Let Zion's watchmen all awake, And take th' alarm they give; Now let them from the mouth of God Their awful charge receive. 2 'Tis not a cause of small import The pastor's care demands, But what might fill an angel's heart, And fill'd a Saviour's hands. 3 They watch for souls, for which the Lord Did heavenly bliss forego-- For souls which must forever live In rapture or in woe. 4 May they that Jesus whom they preach, Their own Redeemer see; And watch thou daily o'er their souls, That they may watch for thee. Scripture: 1 Chronicles 6:41

With heavenly power, O Lord, defend

Author: Rowland Hill Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 92 hymnals Topics: The Christian Church Ministry Lyrics: 1 With heavenly power, O Lord, defend Him whom we now to thee commend; His person bless, his soul secure, And make him to the end endure. 2 Gird him with all-sufficient grace, Direct his feet in paths of peace; Thy truth and faithfulness fulfill, And help him to obey thy will. 3 Enlarge, inflame, and fill his heart; In him thy mighty power exert; That thousands yet unborn may praise The wonders of redeeming grace. Scripture: Isaiah 62:6

One Day

Author: J. Wilbur Chapman Appears in 178 hymnals Topics: Christ Life and Ministry; The Christian Life Praise; Easter; Second Coming; Testimony First Line: One day when heaven was filled with His praises Lyrics: 1 One day when Heaven was filled with His praises,One day when sin was as black as could be,Jesus came forth to be born of a virgin,Dwelt among men, my example is He!Refrain:Living, He loved me; dying, He saved me;Buried, He carried My sins far away;Rising, He justified freely forever:One day He's coming, O, glorious day! 2 One day they led Him up Calvary's mountain,One day they nailed Him to die on the tree;Suffering anguish, despised and rejected,Bearing our sins, my Redeemer is He! [Refrain]3 One day they left Him alone in the garden,One day He rested, from suffering free;Angels came down o'er His tomb to keep vigil;Hope of the hopeless, my Savior is He! [Refrain]4 One day the grave could conceal Him no longer,One day the stone rolled away from the door;Then He arose, over death He had conquered;Now is ascended, my Lord evermore! [Refrain]5 One day the trumpet will sound for His coming,One day the skies with His glory will shine;Wonderful day, my beloved ones bringing;Glorious Savior, this Jesus is mine! [Refrain] Used With Tune: [One day when heaven was filled with His praises]

Go, preach my gospel, saith the Lord

Author: Watts Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 263 hymnals Topics: The Christian Church Ministry Lyrics: 1 Go, preach my gospel, saith the Lord-- Bid the whole world my grace receive: He shall be saved who trusts my word, And he condemn'd who won't believe. 2 I'll make your great commission known; And ye shall prove my gospel true, By all the works that I have done, By all the wonders ye shall do. 3 Teach all the nations my commands-- I'm with you till the world shall end; All power is trusted in my hands-- I can destroy, and I defend. Scripture: Jeremiah 23:28-29

Lord of the harvest, hear Thy needy servants cry

Author: C. Wesley Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 190 hymnals Topics: The Christian Church Ministry Lyrics: 1 Lord of the harvest, hear Thy needy servants cry; Answer our faith's effectual prayer, And all our wants supply. 2 On thee we humbly wait; Our wants are in thy view; The harvest truly, Lord! is great The laborers are few. 3 Convert and send forth more Into thy church abroad; And let them speak thy word of power, As workers with their God. 4 Give the pure gospel word, The word of general grace; Thee let them preach, the common Lord, The Saviour of our race, 5 Oh, let them spread thy name; Their mission fully prove; Thy universal grace proclaim, Thy all-redeeming love. 6 On all mankind, forgiven, Empower them still to call, And tell each creature under heaven That thou hast died for all.

How beauteous are their feet

Appears in 714 hymnals Topics: The Christian Ministry

Comfort, ye ministers of grace

Appears in 97 hymnals Topics: The Christian Ministry

Go Make of All Disciples

Author: Leon M. Adkins, 1896-1986 Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6 Appears in 22 hymnals Topics: Christian Life; Commissioning; Discipleship; Ministry/Mission; Obedience; Rites of the Church Holy Orders; Sending Forth First Line: "Go make of all disciples" Scripture: Luke 24:46-48 Used With Tune: ELLACOMBE

Lord, You Give the Great Commission

Author: Jeffery Rowthorn, b. 1934 Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 44 hymnals Topics: Church; Commissioning; Discipleship; Justice; Ministry/Mission; Rites of the Church Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults: General Use; Sending Forth; The Liturgical Year Chrism Mass; The Liturgical Year Pentecost Sunday; The Liturgical Year Ss. Peter and Paul, Apostles (June 29); The Liturgical Year The Ascension of the Lord Lyrics: 1 Lord, you give the great commission: "Heal the sick and preach the word." Lest the church neglect its mission And the gospel go unheard, Help us witness to your purpose With renewed integrity: With the Spirit's gifts empow'r us For the work of ministry. 2 Lord, you call us to your service: "In my name baptize and teach." That the world may trust your promise, Life abundant meant for each, Give us all new fervor, draw us Closer in community: With the Spirit's gifts empow'r us For the work of ministry. 3 Lord, you make the common holy: "This my body, this my blood." Let us all, for earth's true glory, Daily lift life heavenward, Asking that the world around us Share your children's liberty: With the Spirit's gifts empow'r us For the work of ministry. 4 Lord, you show us love's true measure: "Father, what they do, forgive." Yet we hoard as private treasure All that you so freely give. May your care and mercy lead us To a just society: With the Spirit's gifts empow'r us For the work of ministry. 5 Lord, you bless with words assuring: "I am with you to the end." Faith and hope and love restoring, May we serve as you intend And, amid the cares that claim us, Hold in mind eternity: With the Spirit's gifts empow'r us For the work of ministry. Scripture: John 10:10 Used With Tune: ABBOT'S LEIGH

Faith of Our Fathers

Author: Frederick W. Faber, 1814-1863 Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8 Appears in 852 hymnals Topics: Christian Life; Church; Courage; Christian Life; Church; Courage; Christian Life; Church; Courage; Discipleship; Faith; Journey; Ministry/Mission; Pilgrim Church; Saints; Morning Prayer Hymn; Evening Prayer Hymn; The Liturgical Year All Saints (November 1) First Line: Faith of our fathers! living still Refrain First Line: Faith of our fathers, holy faith! Lyrics: 1 Faith of our fathers! living still In spite of dungeon, fire, and sword. O how our hearts beat high with joy Whene'er we hear that glorious word! Refrain: Faith of our fathers, holy faith! We will be true to thee till death. 2 Faith of our fathers! we will strive To win all nations unto thee. And through the truth that comes from God We all shall then be truly free: [Refrain] 3 Faith of our fathers! We will love Both friend and foe in all our strife, And preach thee, too, as love knows how By kindly words and virtuous life: [Refrain] Scripture: Psalm 22:4-5 Used With Tune: ST. CATHERINE