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In Thy Wrath and Hot Displeasure

Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 9 hymnals Lyrics: 1 In thy wrath and hot displeasure, chasten not thy servant, Lord; let thy mercy, without measure, help and peace to me afford. Heavy is my tribulation, sore my punishment has been; broken by thine indignation, I am troubled by my sin. 2 With my burden of transgression heavy-laden, overborne, humbled low I make confession, for my folly now I mourn. Weak and wounded, I implore thee; Lord, to me thy mercy show; all my pray'r is now before thee, all my trouble thou dost know. 3 Darkness gathers, foes assail me, but I answer not a word; all my friends desert and fail me, only thou my cry hast heard. Lord, in thee am I confiding; thou wilt answer when I call, lest my foes, the good deriding, triumph in thy servant's fall. 4 I am prone to halt and stumble, grief and sorrow dwell within, shame and guilt my spirit humble; I am sorry for my sin. Lord, my God, do not forsake me, let me know that thou art near, under thy protection take me, as my Savior now appear. Topics: Trust in God; The Way of Salvation Repentance; Adversaries; Chastisement; God Mercy of; Heart Contrite Scripture: Psalm 38 Used With Tune: RUSTINGTON Text Sources: The Psalter, 1912

True, the heart grows rich in giving

Author: Elizabeth Charles Appears in 8 hymnals Used With Tune: RUSTINGTON

Heavenly Father, You have brought us

Author: Hester Periam Hawkins, 1848-1928 Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 8 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Heavenly Father, You have brought us safely to the present day, gently leading on our footsteps, watching o’er us all the way. Friend and guide through life’s long journey, grateful hearts to You we bring; but for love so true and changeless how shall we fit praises sing? 2 Mercies new and never-failing brightly shine through all the past, watchful care and loving-kindness always near from first to last, tender love, divine protection ever with us day and night; blessings more than we can number strew the path with golden light. 3 Shadows deep have crossed our pathway, we have trembled in the storm; clouds have gathered round so darkly that we could not see Your form; yet Your love has never left us in our griefs to be alone, and the help each gave the other was the strength that is Your own. 4 Many that we loved have left us, reaching first their journey’s end; now they wait to give us welcome, brother, sister, child, and friend. When at last our journey’s over, and we pass away from sight, Father, take us through the darkness into everlasting light. Topics: God Through the Years His Faithfulness; God Through the Years New Year - Old Year Used With Tune: RUSTINGTON Text Sources: Home Hymn Book, 1885

Holy Spirit, Come With Power

Author: Anne N. Rupp, 1932- Appears in 7 hymnals Topics: Gathering; Holy Spirit; Pentecost Holy Spirit; Renewal Scripture: Acts 2:1-4 Used With Tune: RUSTINGTON

When Will People Cease Their Fighting?

Author: Constance Cherry Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 5 hymnals Lyrics: 1 When will people cease their fighting? When will armies wage no war, Nations conquer not their neighbor, Weapons idle, used no more? When will guns and bombs be silent? When will captives be set free? All creation groans in longing For the world's true liberty. 2 Floods and earthquakes, drought and famine Plague the world with awesome ill, But far greater is war's horror Caused by human, stubborn will. Blest are those who, working, praying, Purpose in their hearts to be Instruments of peace, committed To the nations' harmony. 3 As we strive for peace with vigor, Hoping to be shown the way, We are strengthened in the knowledge Of a future, perfect day; For we know that deeper, richer Peace is ours when Christ shall reign: Then will all our swords be plowshares And God's children free from pain. Used With Tune: RUSTINGTON

All-creating heavenly giver

Author: Michael Saward Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 5 hymnals Topics: The Church Gifts and Ministries; Gift Days Scripture: John 1:4 Used With Tune: RUSTINGTON

Seek the Lord, Who Now Is Present

Author: Fred Pratt Green Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 4 hymnals Topics: Ordinary Time Week 13 Scripture: Isaiah 55:6-7 Used With Tune: RUSTINGTON

Bless the Lord, My Soul and Being

Author: Fred R. Anderson Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 3 hymnals First Line: Bless the Lord, my soul and being! Scripture: Psalm 104 Used With Tune: RUSTINGTON

Holy Presence, Holy Teacher

Author: Shirley Erena Murray Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 3 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Holy Presence, Holy Teacher, Light illumining our lives, in the compass of your wisdom all our work and worship thrives: lead us when we sense your calling till we find our chosen field, following your hand’s direction, honoring your truth revealed. 2 By our nurture and by culture ev’ry life is shaped to grow, fed by long tradition’s learning, formed by mentors as we go; tune our ears to hear the Gospel questioning accepted thought, ready to respect each other, see the gifts that each has brought. 3 Yours the world of pow’r and beauty, ours the task to tend its needs, day by day in cheerful service growing faith like mustard seeds, striving in unlikely places, standing where indeed we must, acting from compelling conscience, working for what’s fair and just. 4 God, we pray for understanding in our study, in our goals, concepts that will change and challenge, vision to inspire our souls, that this place for mind’s reflection, faith examined, Word addressed, be a witness to your teaching and our faithful search be blessed. Topics: Faith; God Images and Names of; God’s Call; Justice; Learning; Nurturing Faith; Schools and Learning Communities; Service; Vocation; Wisdom Scripture: Genesis 2:4-15 Used With Tune: RUSTINGTON

When We Were a Younger Nation

Author: Carolyn Winfrey Gillette Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 2 hymnals Lyrics: When we were a younger nation, When new settlers filled this land— God, you called this congregation By your guiding, caring hand. Those you gathered shared a language And a life of love and praise; Through your grace, they spread your message In those pioneering days. We, your church, have seen great wonders As we’ve known Christ’s presence here. We have welcomed in new members; We’ve been blessed from year to year. Through our music and our worship, Through our teaching of your word, Through our laughter and our friendship, We’ve proclaimed it: “God is good!” Yet your goodness that we cherish Can’t be kept within this place; So you send us out in service, Doing justice, seeking peace. Spirit-filled, we heal the broken, Build new houses—new lives, too; God, in ways both lived and spoken, We have sought to follow you. In an ever-changing nation, God, you call us yet again; You have shown this generation How to welcome others in. Crossings bounds of faith and culture, May we learn and grow and share; And may we, your church, be faithful, Loving, serving everywhere. Topics: Anniversary, Church Scripture: Luke 4:16-20 Used With Tune: RUSTINGTON