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O Perfect Love

Author: Dorothy Frances Gurney, 1858-1932; Michael Perry Hymnal: Mor1995 #427 (1995) Meter: 11.10.11.10 First Line: O perfect Love, all human thought transcending Lyrics: 1 O perfect Love, all human thought transcending, lowly we kneel in prayer before your throne, that theirs may be the love which knows no ending, whom you forevermore unite in one. 2 O perfect Life, be now their full assurance of tender charity and steadfast faith, of patient hope and quiet, brave endurance, with childlike trust that fears nor pain or 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. 4 Lord Jesus Christ, invited guest and Savior, with tender mercy hear us as we pray; grant our desire for those who seek your favor, come with your love and bless them both today. Topics: Marriage; Blessing; Marriage and anniversary Scripture: Matthew 19:4-6 Languages: English Tune Title: O PERFECT LOVE

For All the World

Author: Margaret Clarkson Hymnal: Mor1995 #629 (1995) Meter: 11.10.11.10 First Line: For all the world Christ died to purchase pardon Lyrics: 1 For all the world Christ died to purchase pardon, for all the world, exalted now, he prays; his risen life avails for all earth's people - how few yet know his word and walk his ways! 2 With all the world the church must share Christ's message, his word of light, forgiveness, freedom, grace: not ours alone the glad release he offers - his love embraces all his human race. 3 In all our world, wherever God may place us, at home, abroad, in farthest parts of earth, our highest joy must be to serve our Savior, and all we are must speak his pow'r and worth. 4 In all our world - in fact'ry, shop or schoolroom, in kitchen, boardroom, market, office, mill, we each must make our witness known with boldness - God's Spirit works through mortal mind and will. 5 Lord, make us strong to live your gospels fulness, through sin's long strife, for Christ to take our place, till all your world shall bow as one before you, to see, adore, and serve you face to face! Topics: Spread of the Gospel; Christian Service; Discipleship; Labor and laborers; Life in Christ; Redemption of humankind; Spread of the Gospel Scripture: John 17 Languages: English Tune Title: WELWYN

Lord, Bless Our Homes

Author: Frank von Chistierson Hymnal: Mor1995 #671 (1995) Meter: 11.10.11.10 First Line: Lord, bless our homes with peace and love and laughter Topics: Fellowship and Family Life; Family Life; Love for Others Scripture: Galatians 6:1-10 Languages: English Tune Title: CHARTERHOUSE

Christ the Victorious

Author: Carl P. Daw, Jr. Hymnal: Mor1995 #813 (1995) Meter: 11.10.11.9 First Line: Christ the Victorious, give to your servants Lyrics: 1 Christ the Victorious, give to your servants rest with your saints in the regions of light. Grief and pain ended, and sighing no longer, there may they find everlasting life. 2 Only Immortal One, Mighty Creator! We are your creatures and children of earth. From earth you formed us, both glorious and mortal, and to the earth shall we all return. 3 God-spoken prophecy, word at creation: "You came from dust and to dust shall return." Yet at the grave shall we raise up our glad song, "Alleluia, alleluia!" 4 Christ the Victorious, give to your servants rest with your saints in the regions of light. Grief and pain ended, and sighing no longer, there may they find everlasting life. Topics: Death and Life to Come; Christ--Victorious; Death of Believers; Funeral and memorial service; Life to Come Scripture: Revelation 7:9-17 Languages: English Tune Title: RUSSIAN HYMN

To God Be the Glory

Author: Fanny J. Crosby Hymnal: Mor1995 #550 (1995) Meter: 11.11.11.11 with refrain First Line: To God be the glory - great things he has done! Refrain First Line: Praise the Lord Lyrics: 1 To God be the glory - great things he has done! So loved he the world that he gave us his Son, who yielded his life an atonement for sin, and opened the life-gate that all may go in. Refrain: Praise the Lord, praise the Lord; let the earth hear his voice! Praise the Lord, praise the Lord; let the people rejoice! O come to the Father through Jesus the Son, and give him the glory - great things he has done! 2 O perfect redemption, the purchase of blood, to ev'ry believer the promise of God; the vilest offender who truly believes, that moment from Jesus a pardon receives. [Refrain] 3 Great things he has taught us, great things he has done, and great our rejoicing through Jesus the Son; but purer, and higher, and greater will be our wonder, our transport when Jesus we see. [Refrain] Topics: Adoration and Praise; Adoration and Praise; Christ--Atonement; Redemption of humankind Scripture: Psalm 29:2 Languages: English Tune Title: TO GOD BE THE GLORY

Canto de Esperanza (May the God of Hope)

Author: Alvin Schutmaat Hymnal: Mor1995 #708 (1995) Meter: 11.11.11.11 with refrain First Line: ¡Dios de la esperanza, danos gozo y paz! (May the God of hope go with us ev'ry day) Refrain First Line: Oremos por la paz (Praying, let us work for peace) Lyrics: English -- May the God of hope go with us ev'ry day, filling all our lives with love and joy and peace. May the God of justice speed us on our way, bringing light and hope to ev'ry land and race. Refrain: Praying, let us work for peace, singing, share our joy with all. Working for a world that's new, faithful when we hear Christ's call. Spanish -- ¡Dios de la esperanza, danos gozo y paz! Al mundo en crisis, habla tu verdad. Dios de la justicia, mándanos tu luz, Luz y esperanza en la oscuridad. Estribillo: Oremos por la paz, Cantemos de tu amor. Luchemos por la paz, Fieles a Ti, Señor. Topics: Hope; Hope; Justice; Peace--Of the world; Service music--Responses Scripture: Jeremiah 31:31-34 Languages: English; Spanish Tune Title: ARGENTINA

Away in a Manger

Author: John T. McFarland, 1851-1913; Anonymous Hymnal: Mor1995 #301 (1995) Meter: 11.11.11.11 First Line: Away in a manger, no crib for a bed Lyrics: 1 Away in a manger, no crib for a bed, the little Lord Jesus laid down his sweet head. The stars in the bright sky looked down where he lay, the little Lord Jesus asleep on the hay. 2 The cattle are lowing, the baby awakes, but little Lord Jesus, no crying he makes. I love you, Lord Jesus! Look down from the sky, and stay by my side until morning is nigh. 3 Be near me, Lord Jesus! I ask you to stay close by me forever and love me, I pray. Bless all the dear children in your tender care; and fit us for heaven, to live with you there. Topics: Christmas; Blessing; Christian year--Christmas Scripture: Luke 2:7 Languages: English Tune Title: CRADLE SONG

When Long Before Time

Author: Peter Davison Hymnal: Mor1995 #382 (1995) Meter: 11.11.11.11 First Line: When long before time and the worlds were begun Topics: Trinity; Arts and Music; Christian year--Trinity; God--Creator Scripture: Revelation 4 Languages: English Tune Title: THE SINGER

Immortal, Invisible

Author: Walter Chalmers Smith Hymnal: Mor1995 #457 (1995) Meter: 11.11.11.11 First Line: Immortal, invisible, God only wise Lyrics: 1 Immortal, invisible, God only wise, in light inaccessible hid from our eyes, most blessed, most glorious, O Ancient of Days, almighty, victorious, your great name we praise. 2 Unresting, unhasting, and silent as light, nor wanting, nor wasting, you rule day and night; your justice like mountains high soaring above, your clouds which are fountains of goodness and love. 3 Life-giving Creator of both great and small; of all life the maker, the true life of all; we blossom, then wither like leaves on the tree, but you live forever who was and will be. 4 Great Father of glory, pure Father of light, your angels adore you, all veiling their sight; all praise we would render, O lead us to see the light of your splendor, your love's majesty. Topics: Father and Creator; God; God--Majesty and greatness of; God--Nature of Scripture: Psalm 34:1-3 Languages: English Tune Title: JOANNA (ST. DENIO)

Jesus' Hands Were Kind Hands

Author: Margaret Cropper Hymnal: Mor1995 #578 (1995) Meter: 11.11.11.11 Topics: Christ's Example; Christ--Compassion of; Christ's Example; Commitment; Community, nation and world; Compassion Scripture: Mark 6:1-6 Languages: English Tune Title: AU CLAIR DE LA LUNE