Author: Fred Pratt Green Meter: 11.11.11.6 Appears in 2 hymnals Topics: Service music--Introits First Line: Now shall the church, this time of celebration Lyrics: Now shall the church, this time of celebration,
give thanks to God for each new revelation,
for gospel truth and promise of salvation:
to God be endless praise!
Christmastide:
This is the time, when he was born to save us,
who set us free from sins that would enslave us;
for Mary's Child and all his coming gave us;
to God be endless praise!
Eastertide:
On Easter Day, how joyfully they greeted
their risen Lord, whom death had not defeated.
What is begun shall surely be completed.
To God be endless praise!
Ascensiontide:
This is the time, Christ's earthly mission ended,
he left his friends, that all may be befriended:
so close he is, our Lord who is ascended.
To God be endless praise!
Pentecost:
This is the time when God the Spirit showered
his gifts on those he challenged and empowered.
See how the Church sprang up and quickly flowered!
To God be endless praise!
Trinity Sunday:
Blessed Three-in-One, help us this day to ponder
how to unite what nations but asunder,
deepen our sense of mystery and wonder:
To God be endless praise! Scripture: Hebrews 8 Used With Tune: EAST HILLS
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