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Lord, You Give the Great Commission

Author: Jeffery W. Rowthorn Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 44 hymnals Topics: The Church at Worship Profession of Faith, Ordination, Commissioning, Installation 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 fervour, 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. Used With Tune: ABBOT'S LEIGH

And Can It Be

Author: Charles Wesley Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 299 hymnals Topics: Profession of Faith; Profession of Faith First Line: And can it be that I should gain Refrain First Line: Amazing love! How can it be Lyrics: 1 And can it be that I should gain an interest in the Savior's blood? Died he for me, who caused his pain– for me, who caused his bitter death? Amazing love! How can it be that you, my Lord, should die for me? Refrain: Amazing love! How can it be that you, my Lord, should die for me?! 2 He left his Father's throne above– so free, so infinite his grace– emptied himself of all but love, and bled for Adam's helpless race! What mercy this, immense and free, for, O my God, it found out me! [Refrain] 3 Long my imprisoned spirit lay fast bound in sin and nature's night. Your sunrise turned that night to day; I woke– the dungeon flamed with light! My chains fell off, your voice I knew; I rose, went out, and followed you. [Refrain] 4 No condemnation now I dread, for Christ, and all in him, is mine! Alive in him, my living Head, and clothed in righteousness divine, bold I approach the eternal throne and claim the crown, through Christ, my own. [Refrain] Scripture: Romans 8:1 Used With Tune: SAGINA

O Sons and Daughters

Author: John M. Neale Meter: 8.8.8 with refrain Appears in 194 hymnals Topics: Profession of Faith; Profession of Faith First Line: O sons and daughters of the King Lyrics: Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia! 1 O sons and daughters of the King, whom heavenly hosts in glory sing, today the grave has lost its sting. Alleluia! 2 That Easter morn at break of day, the faithful women went their way to seek the tomb where Jesus lay. Alleluia! 3 An angel clad in white they see, who sat and spoke unto the three, "Your Lord has gone to Galilee." Alleluia! 4 When Thomas first the tidings heard that some had seen the risen Lord, he doubted the disciples' word. Lord, have mercy! 5 At night the apostles met in fear; among them came their Master dear and said, "My peace be with you here." Alleluia! 6 "My pierced side, O Thomas, see, and look upon my hands, my feet; not faithless but believing be." Alleluia! 7 No longer Thomas then denied; he saw the feet, the hands, the side. "You are my Lord and God!" he cried. Alleluia! 8 How blest are they who have not seen and yet whose faith has constant been, for they eternal life shall win. Alleluia! Final Ending: Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia! Scripture: Matthew 28:1-7 Used With Tune: O FILII ET FILIAE Text Sources: Early 16th cent.

Jesus, Priceless Treasure

Author: Johann Franck; Catherine Winkworth Meter: 6.6.5.6.6.5.7.8.6 Appears in 136 hymnals Topics: Profession of Faith; Profession of Faith Lyrics: 1 Jesus, priceless treasure, source of purest pleasure, friend most sure and true: long my heart was burning, fainting much and yearning, thirsting, Lord, for you. Yours I am, O spotless Lamb, so will I let nothing hide you, seek no joy beside you! 2 Let your arms enfold me: those who try to wound me cannot reach me here. Though the earth be shaking, every heart be quaking, Jesus calms my fear. Fires may flash and thunder crash; yea, though sin and hell assail me, Jesus will not fail me. 3 Hence, all worldly treasure! Jesus is my pleasure, Jesus is my choice. Hence, all empty glory! What to me your story told with tempting voice? Pain or loss or shame or cross shall not from my Savior move me, since he chose to love me. 4 Banish thoughts of sadness, for the Lord of gladness, Jesus, enters in; though the clouds may gather, those who love the Savior still have peace within. Though I bear much sorrow here, still in you lies purest pleasure, Jesus, priceless treasure! Scripture: Psalm 73:25 Used With Tune: JESU, MEINE FREUDE

Lord, I Lift My Soul to Thee

Meter: 7.7.7.7 Appears in 7 hymnals Topics: Profession of Faith Lyrics: 1 Lord, I lift my soul to thee, O my God, I trust thy might; let not foes exult o'er me, shame me not before their sight. 2 Yea, may none be put to shame, none who wait for thee to bless; but dishonored be their name who without a cause transgress. 3 Lord, to me thy ways make known, guide in truth and teach thou me; thou my Savior art alone, all the day I wait for thee. 4 Lord, remember in thy love all thy mercies manifold, tender mercies from above, changeless from the days of old. 5 Sins of youth remember not, nor my trespasses record; let not mercy be forgot, for thy goodness' sake, O Lord. 6 Just and good the Lord abides, he his way will sinners show; he the meek in justice guides, making them his way to know. 7 Grace and truth shall mark the way where the Lord his own will lead, if his word they still obey and his testimonies heed. 8 For thy name's sake hear thou me; for thy mercy, Lord, I wait; pardon my iniquity, for my sin is very great. 9 He who walks in godly fear in the path of truth shall go; peace shall be his portion here, and his sons all good shall know. Scripture: Psalm 25:1-13 Used With Tune: SEYMOUR Text Sources: The Psalter, 1912

Thou didst leave thy throne

Author: Emily Elizabeth Steele Elliott, 1836-1897 Meter: Irregular Appears in 423 hymnals Topics: Profession of Faith First Line: Thou didst leave thy throne and thy kingly crown Lyrics: 1 Thou didst leave thy throne and thy kingly crown when thou camest to earth for me, but in Bethlehem's home was there found no room for thy holy nativity: oh come to my heart, Lord Jesus; there is room in my heart for thee. 2 Even foxes found rest, and the birds had their nest in the shade of the forest tree, but thy couch was the sod, O thou Son of God, in the deserts of Galilee. oh come to my heart, Lord Jesus; there is room in my heart for thee. 3 When thou camest, O Lord, with the living word, 'twas to set all thy people free, but with mocking scorn and with crown of thorn, then we bore thee to Calvary: oh come to my heart, Lord Jesus; there is room in my heart for thee. 4 Heav'ns arches shall ring and its choirs shall sing at thy coming to victory; let thy voice call me home, saying "Yet there is room, there is room at my side for thee!" oh come to my heart, Lord Jesus; there is room in my heart for thee. Scripture: Revelation 3:20 Used With Tune: MARGARET

I know not why such wondrous grace

Author: Daniel W. Whittle, 1840-1901 Appears in 293 hymnals Topics: Profession of Faith Refrain First Line: but I know whom I have believed Lyrics: 1 I know not why such wondrous grace to me God has made known; nor why, unworthy as I am, Christ claimed me for his own, Refrain: but I know whom I have believed and am persuaded that Christ is able to keep that which I’ve committed unto him against that day. 2 I know not why this saving faith to me God did impart, nor how believing in the word brought peace into my heart, [Refrain] 3 I know not how the Spirit moves, convincing me of sin, revealing Jesus through the word, creating faith in him, [Refrain] Scripture: John 16:4-11 Used With Tune: ELNATHA

I have decided to follow Jesus

Meter: 10.10.10.8 Appears in 80 hymnals Topics: Children and Youth Profession of Faith; Sacraments and Ordinances Profession of Faith Lyrics: 1 I have decided to follow Jesus; I have decided to follow Jesus; I have decided to follow Jesus, No turning back, no turning back. 2 The world behind me, the cross before me; the world behind me, the cross before me; the world behind me, the cross before me, No turning back, no turning back. 3 Though none go with me, I still will follow; though none go with me, I still will follow; though none go with me, I still will follow, No turning back, no turning back. 4 Will you decide now to follow Jesus? Will you decide now to follow Jesus? Will you decide now to follow Jesus? No turning back, no turning back. Scripture: Matthew 10:38 Used With Tune: ASSAM Text Sources: Traditional

Lord, to Me Thy Ways Make Known

Meter: 7.7.7.7 Appears in 9 hymnals Topics: Profession of Faith Scripture: Psalm 25 Used With Tune: SEYMOUR

Teach Me, O LORD, the Perfect Way

Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 22 hymnals Topics: Submission and Profession Lyrics: 1 Teach me, O LORD, the perfect way of Thy precepts divine, and to observe it to the end I shall my heart incline. 2 Give understanding unto me, that I Thy law obey; with my whole heart shall I observe Thy statutes night and day. 3 In Thy law’s path make me to go; delight therein I find. Unto Thy truth, and not to greed, let my heart be inclined. 4 Turn Thou away my sight and eyes from viewing vanity; and in Thy good and holy way be pleased to quicken me. 5 Confirm to me Thy gracious Word, which I did gladly hear, to me Thy servant, LORD, who am devoted to Thy fear. 6 Turn Thou away my feared reproach; for good Thy judgments be. Lo, for Thy precepts I have longed; in Thy truth quicken me. Scripture: Psalm 119:33-37 Used With Tune: WINCHESTER OLD Text Sources: Scottish Psalter, 1880, alt.