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O Jesus, I Have Promised

Author: John Ernest Bode (1816-1874) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 638 hymnals Topics: Call and Vocation Lyrics: 1 O Jesus, I have promised to serve thee to the end; be thou forever near me, my Master and my Friend. I shall not fear the battle if thou art by my side, not wander from the pathway if thou wilt be my guide. 2 O let me feel thee near me: the world is ever near; I see the sights that dazzle, the tempting sounds I hear; my foes are ever near me, around me and within; but, Jesus, draw thou nearer and shield my soul from sin. 3 O Jesus, thou hast promised to all who follow thee, that where thou art in glory there shall thy servant be; and, Jesus, I have promised to serve thee to the end! O give me grace to follow, my Master and my Friend. 4 O let me see thy footmarks and in them plant mine own: my hope to follow duly is in thy strength alone. O guide me, call me, draw me, uphold me to the end; and then in heaven receive me, my Saviour and my Friend. Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33 Used With Tune: WOLVERCOTE

Christ Is Our Cornerstone

Author: John Chandler (1806-1876) Meter: 6.6.6.6.4.4.4.4 Appears in 190 hymnals Topics: Call and Vocation Lyrics: 1 Christ is our cornerstone on him alone we build; with his true saints alone the courts of heaven 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 thou for evermore draw nigh; accept each faithful vow, and mark each suppliant sigh. In copious shower on all who pray, each holy day thy blessings pour. 4 Here may we gain from heaven the grace which we implore; and may that grace, once given, be with us evermore, until that day when all the blest to endless rest are called away. Scripture: Psalm 86 Used With Tune: HAREWOOD Text Sources: Latin (7th cent.)

Jesus, Come, for We Invite You

Author: Christopher Idle (1938-) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Appears in 17 hymnals Topics: Call and Vocation Lyrics: 1 Jesus, come, for we invite you, guest and master, friend and Lord; now, as once at Cana's wedding, speak, and let us hear your word: lead us through our need or doubting, hope be born and joy restored. 2 Jesus, come! Transform our pleasures, guide us into paths unknown; bring your gifts, command your servants, let us trust in you alone: though your hand may work in secret, all shall see what you have done. 3 Jesus, come in new creation, heaven brought near by power divine; give your unexpected glory, changing water into wine: rouse the faith of your disciples -- come, our first and greatest sign! 4 Jesus, come! Surprise our dullness; make us willing to receive more than we can yet imagine, all the best you have to give: let us find your hidden riches, taste your love, believe, and live! Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46 Used With Tune: SICILIAN MARINERS

Lord, You Give the Great Commission

Author: Jeffery Rowthorn (1954-) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 44 hymnals Topics: Call and Vocation 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 empower 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 fervour, draw us closer in community; with the Spirit's gifts empower us for the work of ministry. 3 Lord, you make the common holy: "This my body, this my blood." Let your priests, 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 empower 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 empower 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 empower us for the work of ministry. Scripture: Deuteronomy 10:12-22 Used With Tune: ABBOT'S LEIGH

Thee Will I Love, My Strength, My Tower

Author: Johann Scheffler (1624-1677); John Wesley (1703-1791) Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8 Appears in 167 hymnals Topics: Call and Vocation Lyrics: 1 Thee will I love, my strength, my tower; thee will I love, my joy, my crown; thee will I love with all my power, in all thy works, and thee alone: thee will I love, till sacred fire fill my whole soul with pure desire. 2 I thank thee, uncreated Sun, that thy bright beams on me have shined; I thank thee, who hast overthrown my foes, and healed my wounded mind; I thank thee, whose enlivening voice bids my freed heart in thee rejoice. 3 Uphold me in the doubtful race, nor suffer me again to stray; strengthen my feet, with steady pace still to press forward in thy way; that all my powers, with all their might, in thy sole glory may unite. 4 Thee will I love, my joy, my crown; thee will I love, my Lord, my God; thee will I love, beneath thy frown or smile -- thy sceptre or thy rod; what though my flesh and heart decay, thee shall I love in endless day. Scripture: Psalm 18:1-20 Used With Tune: SURREY

How Beauteous Are Their Feet

Author: Isaac Watts (1674-1748) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 715 hymnals Topics: Call and Vocation Lyrics: 1 How beauteous are their feet who stand on Zion's hill, who bring salvation on their tongues and words of peace reveal! 2 How welcome is their voice, how sweet the tidings are! Zion, behold thy Saviour King; he reigns and triumphs here. 3 How happy are our ears that hear this joyful sound, which seers and rulers waited for and sought, but never found. 4 How blessed are our eyes that see this heavenly light! Prophets and saints desired it long, but died without the sight. 5 The sentinels in song their tuneful notes employ; Jerusalem breaks forth in hymns and deserts sing for joy. 6 The glory of the Lord shines through the earth abroad: let every nation now behold their Saviour and their God. Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:1-7 Used With Tune: VENICE

Great God, Your Love Has Called Us Here

Author: Brian Wren (1936-) Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8 Appears in 34 hymnals Topics: Call and Vocation Lyrics: 1 Great God, your love has called us here as we, by love, for love were made. Your living likeness still we bear, though marred, dishonoured, disobeyed. We come, with all our heart and mind your call to hear, your love to find. 2 We come with self-inflicted pains of broken trust and chosen wrong; half-free, half-bound by inner chains; by social forces swept along, by powers and systems close confined; yet seeking hope for humankind. 3 Great God, in Christ you call our name and then receive us as your own not through some merit, right, or claim, but by your gracious love alone. We strain to glimpse your mercy seat and find you kneeling at our feet. 4 Then take the towel, and break the bread, and humble us, and call us friends. Suffer and serve till all are fed, and show how grandly love intends to work till all creation sings, to fill all worlds, to crown all things. 5 Great God, in Christ you set us free your life to live, your joy to share. Give us your Spirit's liberty to turn from guilt and dull despair and offer all that faith can do while love is making all things new. Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21 Used With Tune: ST. PETERSBURG

God, the Source of Light and Beauty

Author: S. Ralph Harlow, 1885-1972 Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 4 hymnals Topics: Calling and Vocation Lyrics: 1 God, the source of light and beauty, grant response in sense and sight; stir our minds to follow duty; rouse our souls from earth-born night; give us through our clouded vision clearer knowledge of thy will till thine undefeated purpose through our lives thou shalt fulfill. 2 Great Musician of the thunder, Builder of the mountain range, Painter of the sunset's splendor, Planner of the season's change, help us fill our lives with beauty; still the roar of guns and strife; build thy kingdom of the future here within our daily life. 3 Author of creation's being, thou hast shared our pain and loss; through Christ's gallant life of service shines the radiance of the cross. God, the source of light and beauty, faith assures thy reign above. Here on earth we need thy presence; teach us how to walk in love. Scripture: Colossians 1:15-20 Used With Tune: IN BABILONE

The Summons

Author: John L. Bell, 1949- Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.7.7.6 Appears in 42 hymnals Topics: Calling and Vocation First Line: Will you come and follow me Scripture: Matthew 7:24 Used With Tune: KELVINGROVE

I Bind unto Myself Today

Author: Patrick of Ireland (389?-461?); Cecil Frances Alexander (1818-1895) Meter: Irregular Appears in 73 hymnals Topics: Call and Vocation Lyrics: 1 I bind unto myself today the strong name of the Trinity, by invocation of the same, the Three-in-One, and One-in-Three. 2 I bind this day to me for ever, by power of faith, Christ's incarnation, his baptism in the Jordan river, his death on cross for my salvation. His bursting from the spiced tomb, his riding up the heavenly way, his coming at the day of doom, I bind unto myself today. 3 I bind unto myself today the virtues of the starlit heaven, the glorious sun's life-giving ray, the whiteness of the moon at even, the flashing of the lightning free, the whirling wind's tempestuous shocks, the stable earth, the deep salt sea, around the old eternal rocks. 4 I bind unto myself today the power of God to hold and lead, his eye to watch, his might to stay, his ear to hearken to my need, the wisdom of my God to teach, his hand to guide, his shield to ward; the word of God to give me speech, his heavenly host to be my guard. 5 Christ be with me, Christ within me, Christ behind me, Christ before me, Christ beside me, Christ to win me, Christ to comfort and restore me, Christ beneath me, Christ above me, Christ in quiet, Christ in danger, Christ in hearts of all that love me, Christ in mouth of friend and stranger. 6 I bind unto myself the name, the strong name of the Trinity, by invocation of the same, the Three-in-One, and One-in-Three. of whom all nature hath creation, eternal Father, Spirit, Word. Praise to the Lord of my salvation, salvation is of Christ the Lord. Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:1-9 Used With Tune: ST. PATRICK'S BREASTPLATE