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Though Your Sins Be As Scarlett

Author: Fanny J. Crosby, 1820-1915 Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.5.7.7.7.7 Appears in 264 hymnals Topics: Profession of Faith First Line: Though your sins be as scarlet Lyrics: 1 "Though your sins be as scarlet, They shall be as white as snow; Though your sins be as scarlet, They shall be as white as snow. Though they be red like crimson, They shall be as wool. Though your sins be as scarlet, Though your sins be as scarlet, They shall be as white as snow, They shall be as white as snow." 2 Hear the voice that entreats you, O return ye unto God! Hear the voice that entreats you, O return ye unto God! He is of great compassion, And of wondrous love. Hear the voice that entreats you, Hear the voice that entreats you, O return ye unto God! O return ye unto God! 3 He’ll forgive your transgressions, And remember them no more; He’ll forgive your transgressions, And remember them no more. "Look unto Me, ye people," Saith the Lord your God. He’ll forgive your transgressions, He’ll forgive your transgressions, And remember them no more, And remember them no more. Used With Tune: COMPASSION

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

I know not why such wondrous grace

Author: Daniel W. Whittle, 1840-1901 Appears in 296 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

And Can It Be

Author: Charles Wesley Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 301 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

Come, Holy Ghost

Author: Rabanus Maurus, 776-856; Edward Caswall, 1814-1878 Meter: 8.8.8.8 with repeat Appears in 285 hymnals Topics: Rites of the Church Rite of Religious Profession First Line: Come, Holy Ghost, Creator blest Lyrics: 1 Come, Holy Ghost, Creator blest, And in our hearts take up thy rest; Come with thy grace and heav'nly aid To fill the hearts which thou hast made; To fill the hearts which thou hast made. 2 O Comforter, to thee we cry, Thou heav'nly gift of God most high; Thou font of life and fire of love, And sweet anointing from above; And sweet anointing from above. 3 Praise be to thee, Father and Son, And Holy Spirit, with them one; And may the Son on us bestow The gifts that from the Spirit flow; The gifts that from the Spirit flow. Scripture: Psalm 104:30 Used With Tune: LAMBILLOTTE

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.

Lord, I Lift My Soul to Thee

Meter: 7.7.7.7 D 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. Yea, may none be put to shame, None who wait for Thee to bless; But dishonored be their name Who without a cause transgress. 2 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. Lord, remember in Thy love All Thy mercies manifold, Tender mercies from above, Changeless from the days of old. 3 Sins of youth remember not, Nor my trespasses record; Let not mercy be forgot, For Thy goodness' sake, O Lord. Just and good the Lord abides He His way will sinners show, He the meek in justice guides, Making them His way to know. Scripture: Psalm 25 Used With Tune: SPANISH HYMN

Apostles' Creed

Appears in 645 hymnals Topics: Order of Mass Profession of Faith

I have decided to follow Jesus

Meter: 10.10.10.8 Appears in 81 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