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In Essentials Let Us Be United

Author: E. Artis W. Weber Meter: 10.7.10.7.10.10.7.7 Appears in 1 hymnal Topics: Festival: Renewal of the Unitas Fratrum; Moravian festivals--August 15 Scripture: Romans 14 Used With Tune: COVENANT

He sat to watch o'er customs paid

Author: William Bright, 1824-1901 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 15 hymnals Topics: The Christian Year Festivals and Other Holy Days: Proper Lyrics: 1 He sat to watch o’er customs paid, A man of scorned and hardening trade, Alike the symbol and the tool Of foreign masters’ hated rule. 2 But grace within his breast had stirred; There needed but the timely word: It came, true Lord of souls, from thee, That royal summons, 'Follow me.' 3 Enough, when thou wast passing by, To hear thy voice, to meet thine eye: He rose, responsive to the call, And left his task, his gains, his all. 4 O wise exchange! with these to part, And lay up treasure in the heart-- Who now with crown of light doth shine Among the apostolic line. 5 Come, Saviour, as in days of old; Pass where the world has strongest hold, And faithless care and selfish greed Are thorns that choke the holy seed. 6 Who keep thy gifts, O bid them claim The steward’s, not the owner’s name; Who yield up all for thy dear sake, Let them of Matthew’s wealth partake. Used With Tune: ALFRETON

How lovely is thy dwelling-place

Author: Carl P. Daw, Jr., 1944- Meter: 8.6.8.6 with repeat Appears in 9 hymnals Topics: Sacraments and Other Occasions Dedication Festival Lyrics: 1 How lovely is thy dwelling-place, O Lord of hosts, to me! My thirsty soul desires and longs within thy courts to be; my very heart and flesh cry out, O living God, for thee. 2 Beside thine altars, gracious Lord, the swallows find a nest; how happy they who dwell with thee and praise thee without rest, and happy those whose hearts are set upon the pilgrim's quest. 3 They who go through the desert vale will find it filled with springs, and they shall climb from height to height till Zion's temple rings with praise to thee, in glory throned, Lord God, great King of kings. 4 One day within thy courts excels a thousand spent away; how happy they who keep thy laws nor from thy precepts stray, for thou shall surely bless all those who live the words they pray. Scripture: Psalm 84:1 Used With Tune: BROTHER JAMES; AIR Text Sources: Paraphrase of Psalm 84, in The Psalms of David in Meeter, 1650

Fling wide the gates, unbar the ancient doors

Author: Michael Perry (1942-1996) Meter: 10.10 with refrain Appears in 2 hymnals Topics: Other Saints and Festivals The Presentation of Christ in the Temple (Candlemas) First Line: Now all the world belongs to Christ our Lord Scripture: Psalm 24 Used With Tune: CRUCIFER

O Jesus, My Lord

Author: Nicholas Ludwig von Zinzendorf Appears in 8 hymnals Topics: Moravian festivals--November 18 Lyrics: 1 O Jesus, my Lord, forever adored, my portion, my all, at your holy feet humbly pleading I fall. 2 As sure as I prove your mercy and love, as life you did gain for me, and my comfort dost ever remain, 3 so may I prove true, devoted to you, and cheerfully stand, prepared to comply with your ev'ry command. 4 Keep me through your pow'r so minded each hour that I naught beside may know but you only, the Lord crucified. 5 Make me your abode, a temple of God, a vessel of grace, prepared for your service and formed to your praise. 6 The cov'nant is made with you as my Head. Lord, grant my request, to love and to serve you till with you I rest. Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:16-18 Used With Tune: NEANDER Text Sources: Moravian tr. 1808, alt.

Sweet Flowerets of the Martyr Band

Author: Aurelius Prudentius Clemens, 348-413; Henry W. Baker, 1821-77 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 5 hymnals Topics: Lesser Festivals First Line: Sweet flow'rets of the martyr band Lyrics: 1 Sweet flow'rets of the martyr band, Plucked by the tyrant's ruthless hand Upon the threshold of the morn, Like rosebuds by a tempest torn; 2 First victims for th'incarnate Lord, A tender flock to feel the sword; Beside the altar's ruddy ray, With palm and crown, you seemed to play. 3 Ah, what availed King Herod's wrath? He could not stop the Savior's path. Alone, while others murdered lay, In safety Christ is borne away. 4 O Lord, the virgin-born, we sing Eternal praise to you, our King, Whom with the Father we adore And Holy Spirit evermore. Used With Tune: DAS WALT GOTT VATER

Heavenly Spirit, all others Transcending

Author: G. T. Rygh; Johan Nordahl Brun Appears in 10 hymnals Topics: Church Festivals Pentecost Lyrics: 1 Heavenly Spirit, all others transcending, Thou who with Father and Son dost abide! Come Thou, our spirits in unity blending, Come and make ready the heavenly bride! Calling and gathering, and Jesus declaring, Building God's Church, shedding light from above, Come, O Thou Spirit of God, never tiring. Come and interpret God's wonderful love! 2 Merciful Jesus, with love never failing, Sending Thy Spirit, the pledge ever new, That Thy atonement for all is availing, Faith ever sees that Thy promise is true. Crowned are Thy servants with heavenly fire, Speaking with hearts and with tongues all aflame; Heavenly Spirit, our voices inspire, That we may sing of His glorious name! 3 Heav'nly Consoler, with unction celestial, Heal Thou the wounds of each sin-burdened heart! Strengthen our faith, and with zeal Pentecostal Fill our faint souls, and Thy blessings impart! Create within us new hearts and new spirits; Lead us in truth, and sustain us in woe; Teach us true faith in the dear Savior's merits, So that at death we Thy power may know! Used With Tune: JESUS, DIN SÖDE FORENING

Give me joy in my heart (Sing hosanna)

Appears in 11 hymnals Topics: Year A Dedication Festival First Line: Give me joy in my heart, keep me praising Scripture: John 12:13 Used With Tune: [Give me joy in my heart, keep me praising] Text Sources: Traditional

Lord Jesus, by Thy Passion

Author: Richard E. Littledale Appears in 30 hymnals Topics: Church Festivals Passion and Easter Lyrics: 1 Lord Jesus, by Thy passion, To Thee I make my prayer; Thou who in mercy smitest, Have mercy, Lord, and spare. 2 O wash me in the fountain That floweth from Thy side! O clothe me in the raiment Thy blood hath purified! 3 O hearken to my knocking, And open wide the door, That I may enter freely And never leave Thee more! 4 O give that last, best blessing, That even saints can know, To follow in Thy footsteps Wherever Thou dost go! 5 Not wisdom, might, or glory, I ask to win above; I ask for Thee, Thee only, O Thou eternal Love! Used With Tune: O JESUS, FOR DIN PINE

Unto the Lord of All Creation

Author: Arivd August Afzelius Meter: 9.8.9.8.8.8 Appears in 6 hymnals Topics: A Day of Thanksgiving or a Harvest Festival Lyrics: 1 Unto the Lord of all creation Thy voice, my soul, in anthems raise. Let ev'ry heart a fit oblation Bring unto Him with songs of praise. O contemplate in humbleness The pow'r and riches of his grace. 2 In Him we live and have our being; And all the hosts of heav'n and earth The living God, all-wise, all-seeing, Thro' His own Spirit brought to birth. His holy Name, writ in His Word, Thro' all the universe is heard. 3 The Lord who laid the earth's foundation, And for the stars their course decreed, Whose hand hath ordered all creation, Provideth for our every need; For God is Love: the Father's care His smallest child shall duly share. 4 From out the gloom mine eye descrieth The Maker's footprints in the sky; the starry chorus testifieth To His eternal majesty; While on my path each tiny flower Proclaims His glory and His power. 5 Into Thy hand, O God Almighty, My weal and woe I will entrust; My need Thou seest who takest pity On every worm that crawls the dust. In pleasure's path or sorrow's way Be Thou my Guide, O Lord, I pray. 6 And when the morning star appeareth, Thy grace, Thy glory we proclaim; When falls the dew, and evening neareth, O Lord, we call upon Thy Name. Upon Thy mercy we rely, Father, Creator, God on high. Amen. Scripture: Psalm 19 Used With Tune: WIE WEISS, WIE NAHE MIR MEIN ENDE