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Hear Us Now, Our God and Father

Author: Harry N. Huxhold, 1922-2006; John Newton, 1725-1807 Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 14 hymnals Topics: Rites of the Church Marriage Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:14 Used With Tune: HYFRYDOL

God, We Praise You

Author: St. Nicetas, ca. 335-414; Christopher Idle, b. 1938 Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 31 hymnals Topics: Rites of the Church Dedication of a Church First Line: God, we praise you! God, we bless you! Lyrics: 1 God, we praise you! God, we bless you! God, we name you sov'reign Lord! Mighty King whom angels worship, Father, by your Church adored: All creation shows your glory, Heav'n and earth draw near your throne, Singing "Holy, holy, holy," Lord of hosts and God alone! 2 True apostles, faithful prophets, Saints who set their world ablaze, Martyrs, once unknown, unheeded, Join one growing song of praise, While your Church on earth confesses One majestic Trinity: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, God, our hope eternally. 3 Jesus Christ, the King of glory, Everlasting Son of God, Humble was your virgin mother, Hard the lonely path you trod: By your cross is sin defeated, Hell confronted face to face, Heaven opened to believers, Sinners justified by grace. 4 Christ, at God's right hand victorious, You will judge the world you made; Lord, in mercy help your servants For whose freedom you have paid: Raise us up from dust to glory, Guard us from all sin today; King enthroned above all praises, Save your people, God, we pray. Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-3 Used With Tune: NETTLETON

Nearer, My God, to Thee

Author: Sarah F. Adams Meter: 6.4.6.4.6.6.6.4 Appears in 2,581 hymnals Topics: The Sacraments and Rites of the Church Funeral and Memorial Service First Line: Nearer, my God to thee Lyrics: 1 Nearer, my God, to thee, nearer to thee! E'en though it be a cross that raiseth me, still all my song shall be, nearer, my God, to thee; nearer, my God, to thee, nearer to thee! 2 Though like the wanderer, the sun gone down, darkness be over me, my rest a stone; yet in my dreams I'd be nearer, my God, to thee; nearer, my God, to thee, nearer to thee! 3 There let the way appear, steps unto heaven; all that thou sendest me, in mercy given; angels to beckon me nearer, my God, to thee; nearer, my God, to thee, nearer to thee! 4 Then, with my waking thoughts bright with thy praise, out of my stony griefs Bethel I'll raise; so by my woes to be nearer, my God, to thee; nearer, my God, to thee, nearer to thee! 5 Or if, on joyful wing cleaving the sky, sun, moon, and stars forgot, upward I fly, still all my song shall be, nearer, my God, to thee; nearer, my God, to thee, nearer to thee! Scripture: Genesis 28:10-22 Used With Tune: BETHANY

Lord, You Give the Great Commission

Author: Jeffery Rowthorn, b. 1934 Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 45 hymnals Topics: Rites of the Church Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults: General Use 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: Matthew 10:8 Used With Tune: ABBOT'S LEIGH

Love Divine, All Loves Excelling

Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788 Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 1,910 hymnals Topics: Rites of the Church Marriage Lyrics: 1 Love divine, all loves excelling, Joy of heav'n to earth come down! Fix in us your humble dwelling, All your faithful mercies crown. Jesus, source of all compassion, Love unbounded, love all pure; Visit us with your salvation, Let your love in us endure. 2 Come, almighty to deliver, Let us all your life receive; Suddenly return and never, Nevermore your temples leave. Lord, we would be always blessing, Serve you as your hosts above, Pray, and praise you without ceasing, Glory in your precious love. 3 Finish then your new creation, Pure and spotless, gracious Lord, Let us see your great salvation Perfectly in you restored. Changed from glory into glory, Till in heav'n we take our place, Till we sing before the almighty Lost in wonder, love, and praise. Scripture: Matthew 14:14 Used With Tune: HYFRYDOL

O Father, All-Creating

Author: John Ellerton, 1826-1893 Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6 Appears in 52 hymnals Topics: Rites of the Church Marriage Lyrics: 1 O Father, all-creating, Whose wisdom, love, and pow'r First bound two lives together In Eden's primal hour, To these who come before you, Your earliest gifts renew: A home by you made happy, A love by you kept true. 2 O Savior, guest in Cana Of old in Galilee, May these who ask your blessing Your loving presence see. Their store of earthly gladness Transform to heav'nly wine, And teach them, in the testing, To know your gift divine. 3 O Spirit of the Father, Breathe on them from above, So mighty in your pureness, So tender in your love; That, guarded by your presence, From sin and strife kept free, Their hearts may seek your guidance, And love you faithfully. 4 Unless you build it, Father, The house is built in vain; Unless you bless it, Savior, The joy will turn to pain; But none can break the union Of hearts in you made one; The love your Spirit blesses Is endless love begun. Used With Tune: AURELIA

Where Charity and Love Prevail

Author: Omer Westendorf Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 45 hymnals Topics: The Sacraments and Rites of the Church Marriage; The Sacraments and Rites of the Church Marriage Scripture: 1 John 4:16 Used With Tune: ST. PETER Text Sources: 9th cent. Latin

O Perfect Love

Author: Dorothy B. Gurney Meter: 11.10.11.10 Appears in 246 hymnals Topics: The Sacraments and Rites of the Church Marriage; The Sacraments and Rites of the Church Marriage First Line: O perfect Love, all human thoughts transcending Lyrics: 1. O perfect Love, all human thought transcending, lowly we kneel in prayer before thy throne, that theirs may be the love which knows no ending, whom thou forevermore dost join in one. 2. O perfect Life, be thou their full assurance of tender charity and steadfast faith, of patient hope and quiet, brave endurance, with childlike trust that fears nor pain nor death. 3. Grant them the joy which brightens earthly sorrow; grant them the peace which calms all earthly strife, and to life's day the glorious unknown morrow that dawns upon eternal love and life. Used With Tune: PERFECT LOVE

Come, Holy Ghost, Our Souls Inspire

Author: John Cosin; Rhabanus Maurus, 8th-9th cent Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 246 hymnals Topics: The Sacraments and Rites of the Church Ordination; The Sacraments and Rites of the Church Ordination Refrain First Line: Praise to thy eternal merit Lyrics: 1 Come, Holy Ghost, our souls inspire, and lighten with celestial fire; thou the anointing Spirit art, who dost thy sevenfold gifts impart. 2 Thy blessed unction from above is comfort, life, and fire of love; enable with perpetual light the dullness of our blinded sight. 3 Anoint and cheer our soiled face with the abundance of thy grace; keep far our foes; give peace at home; where thou art guide, no ill can come. 4 Teach us to know the Father, Son, and thee, of both, to be but One; that through the ages all along this, this may be our endless song: Refrain after last stanza: Praise to thy eternal merit, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Amen. Used With Tune: VENI CREATOR

Softly and Tenderly Jesus Is Calling (Tierno y Amante, Jesús Nos Invita)

Author: Will L. Thompson, 1847-1909; E. L. Maxwell; Pedro Grado, 1862-1923; H. C. Ball Meter: 11.7.11.7 with refrain Appears in 921 hymnals Topics: Rites of the Church Penance; Rites of the Church Funeral Refrain First Line: Come home, come home (Venid, venid) Scripture: Matthew 11:28 Used With Tune: THOMPSON