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What Is the World Like

Author: Adam M. L. Tice, b. 1979 Meter: 10.10.10.10 Appears in 5 hymnals Topics: Vocation, Ministry First Line: What is the world like when God's will is done? Used With Tune: NEW WORLD

Holy Woman, Graceful Giver (Mark 14)

Author: Susan Palo Cherwien, b. 1953 Appears in 3 hymnals Topics: Vocation, Ministry First Line: Holy woman, graceful giver Scripture: Mark 14 Used With Tune: ALABASTER JAR

For Such a Time as This

Author: Jonathan Rundman, b. 1971 Appears in 1 hymnal Topics: Vocation, Ministry First Line: Could it be that we are called Used With Tune: COULD IT BE

Lead on, O King eternal

Author: Ernest Warburton Shurtleff, 1862-1917 Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 411 hymnals Topics: General Hymns Christian Vocation and Witness Lyrics: 1 Lead on, O King eternal, the day of march has come; henceforth in fields of conquest thy tents shall be our home: through days of preparation thy grace has made us strong, and now, O King eternal, we lift our battle song. 2 Lead on, O King eternal, till sin's fierce war shall cease, and holiness shall whisper the sweet amen of peace; for not with swords loud clashing, nor roll of stirring drums, but deeds of love and mercy, the heavenly kingdom comes. 3 Lead on, O King eternal; we follow, not with fears; for gladness breaks like morning where'er thy face appears. Thy cross is lifted o'er us; we journey in its light; the crown awaits the conquest; lead on, O God of might! Used With Tune: LANCASHIRE (SMART)

For the Fruit of All Creation

Author: Fred Pratt Green, 1903-2000 Meter: 8.4.8.4.8.8.8.4 Appears in 74 hymnals Topics: Vocation, Ministry; Vocation, Ministry Lyrics: 1 For the fruit of all creation, thanks be to God. For these gifts to ev'ry nation, thanks be to God. For the plowing, sowing, reaping, silent growth while we are sleeping, future needs in earth's safe-keeping, thanks be to God. 2 In the just reward of labor, God's will is done. In the help we give our neighbor, God's will is done. In our world-wide task of caring for the hungry and despairing, in the harvests we are sharing, God's will is done. 3 For the harvests of the Spirit, thanks be to God. For the good we all inherit, thanks be to God. For the wonders that astound us, for the truths that still confound us, most of all, that love has found us, thanks be to God. Used With Tune: AR HYD Y NOS

Stand up, stand up, for Jesus

Author: George Duffield, Jr., 1818-1888 Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 1,845 hymnals Topics: Christian Vocation and Pilgrimage Lyrics: 1 Stand up, stand up, for Jesus, ye soldiers of the cross; lift high his royal banner, it must not suffer loss: from victory unto victory his army shall he lead, till every foe is vanquished and Christ is Lord indeed. 2 Stand up, stand up, for Jesus; the trumpet call obey; forth to the mighty conflict in this his glorious day: ye that are his now serve him against unnumbered foes; let courage rise with danger, and strength to strength oppose. 3 Stand up, stand up, for Jesus; stand in his strength alone; the arm of flesh will fail you, ye dare not trust your own: put on the Gospel armor, and watching unto prayer, when duty calls, or danger, be never wanting there. 4 Stand up, stand up, for Jesus: the strife will not be long: this day, the noise of battle; the next, the victor's song. To valiant hearts triumphant, a crown of life shall be; they with the King of glory shall reign eternally. Used With Tune: MORNING LIGHT

O Jesus, I Have Promised

Author: John Ernest Bode (1816-1874) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 637 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

The Church of Christ in Every Age

Author: Fred Pratt Green Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 31 hymnals Topics: Vocation Lyrics: 1 The church of Christ in every age, beset by change but Spirit-led, must claim and test its heritage and keep on rising from the dead. 2 Across the world, across the street, the victims of injustice cry for shelter and for bread to eat, and never live before they die. 3 Then let the servant church arise, a caring church that longs to be a partner in Christ's sacrifice, and clothed in Christ's humanity. 4 For Christ alone, whose blood was shed, can cure the fever in our blood, and teach us how to share our bread and feed the starving multitude. 5 We have no mission but to serve in full obedience to our Lord: to care for all, without reserve, and spread Christ's liberating word. Scripture: Psalm 72:12-13 Used With Tune: WAREHAM

Hark! The Voice of Jesus Calling

Author: Daniel March, 1816-1909 Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 515 hymnals Topics: Calling and Vocation Lyrics: 1 Hark! The voice of Jesus calling, "Who will go and work today? Fields are ripe and harvests waiting; who will bear the sheaves away?" Earnestly the Master calls us; rich reward he offers free; who will answer, gladly saying, "Here am I, O Lord, send me"? 2 If you cannot cross the ocean and the distant lands explore, you can find the needy nearer. you can help them at your door. If you cannot give your thousands, you can serve with willing might, and whate'er you do for Jesus will be precious in his sight. 3 Let none hear you idly saying, "There is nothing I can do," while so many souls are dying, and the Master calls for you. Take the task he gives you gladly; let his work your pleasure be; answer quickly when he calls you, "Here am I, O Lord, send me." Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22 Used With Tune: ELLESDIE

Fight the good fight with all thy might

Author: John Samuel Bewley Monsell, 1811-1875 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 507 hymnals Topics: Christian Vocation and Pilgrimage Lyrics: 1 Fight the good fight with all thy might, Christ is thy strength and Christ thy right; lay hold on life, and it shall be thy joy and crown eternally. 2 Run the straight race through God's good grace, lift up thine eyes and seek his face; life with its way before us lies, Christ is the path and Christ the prize. 3 Cast care aside, lean on thy Guide; his boundless mercy will provide; trust, and thy trusting soul shall prove Christ is its life and Christ its love. 4 Faint not nor fear, his arms are near; he changeth not, and thou art dear; only believe, and thou shalt see that Christ is all in all to thee. Used With Tune: RUSHFORD