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Built on the Rock

Author: Nikolai F. S. Grundtvig; Carl Doving Hymnal: Mor1995 #512 (1995) Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8.8 First Line: Built on the Rock, the church shall stand Lyrics: 1 Built on the Rock, the church shall stand even when steeples are falling; Christ builds his church in ev'ry land; bells still are chiming and calling, calling the young and old to rest, calling the souls of those distressed, longing for life everlasting. 2 Not in a temple made with hands God the Almighty is dwelling; high in the heav'ns his temple stands, all earthly temples excelling. Yet he who dwells in heav'n above chooses to live with us in love, making our bodies his temple. 3 We are God's house of living stones, built for his own habitation; he fills our hearts, his humble thrones, granting us life and salvation. Yet to this place, an earthly frame, we come with thanks to praise his name; God grants his people true blessing. 4 Through all the passing years, O Lord, grant that, when church bells are ringing, many may come to hear God's word where he this promise is bringing: "I know my own, my own know me, you, not the world, my face shall see; my peace I lave with you." Amen. Topics: Nature of the Church; Christ--Cornerstone, our; Church--Foundation and nature; Church--Militant; Life in Christ Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27 Languages: English Tune Title: KIRKEN

I Love Your Kingdom, Lord

Author: Timothy Dwight Hymnal: Mor1995 #513 (1995) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Lyrics: 1 I love your kingdom, Lord, the place of your abode, the church our blessed Redeemer saved with his own precious blood. 2 I love your church, O God! Her walls before you stand, dear as the apple of your eye, and graven on your hand. 3 For her my tears shall fall, for her my prayers ascend, to her my cares and toils be give'n till toils and cares shall end. 4 Beyond my highest joy I prize her heav'nly ways, her sweet communion, solemn vows, her hymns of love and praise. 5 Sure as your truth shall last, to Zion shall be given the brightest glories earth can yield, and brighter bliss of heaven. Topics: Nature of the Church; Church--Foundation and nature; Church--Triumphant; God--Kingdom of Scripture: 1 Kings 6:11-14 Languages: English Tune Title: ST. THOMAS

We Are Your People

Author: Brian Wren Hymnal: Mor1995 #514 (1995) Meter: 5.4.5.5.7 Lyrics: 1 We are your people, Spirit of grace, you dare to make us to all your neighbors, Christ's living voice, hands and face. 2 Joined in community, treasured and fed, may we discover gifts in each other, willing to lead and be led. 3 Rich in diversity, help us to live closer than neighbors, open to strangers, able to clash and forgive. 4 Glad of tradition, help us to see in all life's changing, where you are leading, where our best efforts should be. 5 Give, as we venture justice and care (peaceful, resisting, waiting, or risking) wisdom to know when and where. 6 Spirit, unite us, make us by grace, willing and ready, Christ's living body, loving the whole human race. Topics: Nature of the Church; Christ's Example; Church--Community in Christ; Church--Foundation and nature; Commitment; Conflict; Holy Communion; Life in Christ; Ministry Scripture: Romans 12 Languages: English Tune Title: WHITFIELD

Highly Favored Congregation

Author: Samuel T. Benade Hymnal: Mor1995 #515 (1995) Meter: 8.7.8.7 Lyrics: 1 Highly favored congregation, loved by Jesus and esteemed, ne’er forget thy destination, why from this vain world redeemed. 2 Grounded on your Savior’s merit, blessed in his communion sweet, destined heaven to inherit, and the church above to meet. 3 Witness here to all around you of your Savior’s dying love; tell them how he sought and found you, gave you grace from heav'n above. 4 Evidence by word and action that your faith is not in vain, that your highest satisfaction centers in the Lamb once slain. 5 By love’s closest bonds united, as the Lord’s own family, be to serve his name excited, be to him a fruitful tree. Topics: Nature of the Church; Church--Community in Christ; Church--Foundation and nature; Discipleship Scripture: Luke 24:44-49 Languages: English Tune Title: BATTY

The Church of Christ

Author: Augustus Gottlieb Spangenberg; Catherine Winkworth Hymnal: Mor1995 #516 (1995) First Line: The church of Christ, which he has hallowed here Lyrics: 1 The church of Christ, which he has hallowed here to be his house, is scattered far and near in north, and south, and east, and west abroad; and yet in earth and heav'n, thro' Christ, her Lord, the church is one. 2 One member may not know another here, and yet their fellowship is true and near; one is their Savior, and their Father one; one Spirit rules them, and among them none lives to one's self. 3 They live to him who bought them with his blood, baptized them with his Spirit, pure and good; and in true faith and ever burning love, their hearts and hopes ascend to seek above th'eternal good. 4 O Spirt of the Lord, all life is yours; now on your church your pow'r and strength out-pour, that many children may be born to you and through your knowledge may be brought anew to sing Christ's praise. Topics: Nature of the Church; Church--Foundation and nature; Church--Unity; Conversion; Fellowship; Life in Christ Scripture: Romans 12 Languages: English Tune Title: FIDEI UNITAS

Christ Is Our Cornerstone

Author: John Chandler Hymnal: Mor1995 #517 (1995) Meter: 6.6.6.6.8.8 Lyrics: 1 Christ is our cornerstone, on him alone we build; with his true saints alone the courts of heav'n are filled; on his great love our hopes we place, of present grace and joys above. 2 O then with hymns of praise these hallowed courts shall ring: our voices we will raise the Three in One to sing, and thus proclaim in joyful song, both loud and long that glorious name. 3 Here, gracious God, do now for evermore draw near, accept each faithful vow, and ev'ry suppliant hear. In copious show'r on all who pray each holy day your blessings pour! 4 Here may we gain from heav'n the grace which we implore; and may that grace, once giv'n, be with us evermore, until that day when all the blessed to endless rest are called away! Topics: Nature of the Church; Christ--Cornerstone, our; Church--Dedication of a building; Church--Foundation and nature; God--Grace and mercy of; Lovefeast Scripture: Psalm 118:22-24 Languages: English Tune Title: DARWALL

All Glory, Honor, Thanks, and Praise

Author: C. Daniel Crews Hymnal: Mor1995 #518 (1995) Lyrics: 1 All glory, honor, thanks, and praise to Christ our Lord and Savior, that still his church in these our days may know his boundless favor: for brothers and sisters united by love stand firm o'er the earth far extended, as countless more legions in heaven above extol how his grace them attended. 2 Yet, Lord, you summon us anew to grasp the task unfinished. Christ's saving word, forever true, must press on undiminished. O raise up still more, Savior God, in our day apostles to carry salvation so that its almighty and life-giving ray may brightly shine forth in each nation. Topics: Nature of the Church; Christ--Adoration and praise; Church--Foundation and nature; Ministry; Spread of the Gospel Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4 Languages: English Tune Title: THY MAJESTY

Come, Let Us All with Gladness Raise

Author: Matthew of Kunwald; Gabriel Komarovsky; Michael Weisse; Evelyn Renatus Hasse Hymnal: Mor1995 #519 (1995) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Lyrics: 1 Come, let us all with gladness raise a joyous song of thanks and praise to God who rules the heav'nly host, God, Father, Son and Holy Ghost. 2 For God, in grace and tenderness, regarded us in our distress; yea, to our aid himself he came; let all adore God's holy name. 3 God gave us faithful ones to lead and help us in our time of need; but, Lord, all pow'r is yours alone, and you the work must carry on. 4 Father in heaven, fulfill your word; grant us the Spirit of our Lord, that through your truth, which cannot fail, we may o’er ev'ry ill prevail. 5 And in your love may we abide, estranged from none by wrath or pride, among ourselves at unity and with all else in charity. 6 Thus may our lips your praises sound, our hearts in steadfast hope abound; till you to heaven our steps shall bring where saints and angels hail you King. Topics: Nature of the Church; Adoration and Praise; Christian warfare; Church--Foundation and nature; Church--Unity; God--Grace and mercy of; God--Guidance; God--Power of; Hope Scripture: Psalm 84:4-5 Languages: English Tune Title: FREUEN WIR UNS

Sing to Our God a Song of Cheer

Author: Jane Parker Huber Hymnal: Mor1995 #520 (1995) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Nature of the Church; Church--Community in Christ; Church--Foundation and nature; Diversity; Encouragement; Stages of Life; Thankfulness; Worship Scripture: Matthew 15:29-31 Languages: English Tune Title: TRURO

Sun of Righteousness

Author: Christian David, 1690-1751; Christian G. Barth, 1799-1862; Johann C. Nehring, 1671-1736; C. Daniel Crews; Roy Ledbetter; C. Daniel Crews Hymnal: Mor1995 #521 (1995) Meter: 7.7.7.7.4 First Line: Sun of righteousness, arise Lyrics: 1 Sun of righteousness, arise; dawn upon our clouded skies; shine within your church today that the world may see and say, "Have mercy, Lord." 2 Wake your sleeping church to live, not afraid our all to give. Let the mighty acts of God spread through all the world abroad: have mercy, Lord. 3 Heal division; love renew; help us all to turn to you. Mighty Shepherd, gather near all your sheep oppressed by fear: have mercy, Lord. 4 Open gates for souls to find your true way with heart and mind. Come with all your gentle might, bringing light to darkest night: have mercy, Lord. 5 Glory, praise, and royal might to our God of endless light, who is perfect, three in one, and unites us in the Son: have mercy, Lord. Topics: Nature of the Church; Courage; Christ Intercessor; Church Foundation and nature; Church Unity Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3 Languages: English Tune Title: SONNE DER GERECHTIGKEIT