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The call of God resounding

Author: Thomas Henry Scambler, 1879-1944 Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 3 hymnals Topics: Kingdom of God Lyrics: 1 The call of God resounding thrills on the morning air: 'Arise and save my people from sin's oppressive power!' Fair breaks the day with gladness, its light brings hope to all; O God of heaven, we bless you that we have heard your call. 2 The light of God is resting upon the encircling hills, pledge of the new day coming, hope for our wearied wills; long though the night, and fearful, the day reveals your power; O God of heaven, we thank you, our strong and mghty tower. 3 Fierce though the conflict rages, not yet the victory won; God give us strength ane courage until our task is done. The foe moves out against us, his hosts in grim array; O God of heaven, we pray you: Revive our cause today! 4 Rise up, O church to action! Take up the cause of right; the foe is strong, but stronger are you in heaven's might: with joy we hear the challenge and answer to your call; O God of heaven, your kingdom shall triumph over all. Used With Tune: THE CALL OF GOD

The Kingdom of God

Author: Gracia Grindal Meter: 7.6.7.6.8.5 Appears in 4 hymnals Topics: Kingdom of God First Line: The kingdom of God is like Refrain First Line: It is like the kingdom of God Lyrics: 1 The kingdom of God is like a grain of mustard seed. When it is sown in the earth, it is the smallest seed. [Refrain:] It is like the kingdom of God and a mystery. 2 For when it is sown, it grows into the largest plant, greater than all of the herbs, and grows into a tree. (Refrain) 3 It grows so birds can rest inside its crown of leaves, deep in its shadows, away from any evil prey. (Refrain) 4 And so we can liken it to seeds which make a tree larger than all of the trees from just the smallest seed. (Refrain) Scripture: Matthew 13:31-32 Used With Tune: MUSTARD SEED

We love the place, O God

Author: Sir H. W. Baker, Bart., 1821-1877; Dean William Bullock, 1798-1874 Appears in 106 hymnals Topics: The Church and the Kingdom of God The Church Lyrics: 1 We love the place, O God, Wherein Thine honour dwells; The joy of Thine abode All earthly joy excels. 2 It is the house of prayer, Wherein Thy servants meet; And Thou, O Lord, art there, Thy chosen flock to greet. 3 We love the word of life, The word that tells of peace, Of comfort in the strife And joys that never cease. 4 We love to sing below For mercies freely given; But O we long to know The triumph song of heaven! 5 Lord Jesus, give us grace, On earth to love Thee more, In heaven to see Thy face, And with Thy saints adore. Used With Tune: QUAM DILECTA

God of Grace and God of Glory

Author: Harry Emerson Fosdick Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7.7 Appears in 159 hymnals Topics: Kingdom of God Lyrics: 1 God of grace and God of glory, On thy people pour thy power; Crown thine ancient church's story; Bring her bud to glorious flower. Grant us wisdom, Grant us courage, For the facing of this hour, For the facing of this hour. 2 Lo! the hosts of evil round us Scorn thy Christ, assail his ways! Fears and doubts too long have bound us, Free our hearts to faith and praise. Grant us wisdom, Grant us courage, For the living of these days, For the living of these days. 3 Cure thy children's warring madness; Bend our pride to thy control; Shame our wanton, selfish gladness, Rich in things and poor in soul. Grant us wisdom, Grant us courage, Lest we miss thy kingdom's goal, Lest we miss thy kingdom's goal. 4 Set our feet on lofty places; Gird our lives that they may be Armored with all Christ-like graces In the fight to set us free. Grant us wisdom, Grant us courage, That we fail not man nor thee! That we fail not man nor thee! 5 Save us from weak resignation To the evils we deplore: Let the search for thy salvation Be our glory evermore. Grant us wisdom, Grant us courage, Serving thee whom we adore, Serving thee whom we adore. Used With Tune: CWM RHONDDA Text Sources: Praise and Service, 1932

Abide with me, fast falls the eventide

Author: H. F. Lyte, 1793-1847 Appears in 1,734 hymnals Topics: The Church and the Kingdom of God Evening Lyrics: 1 Abide with me, fast falls the eventide; The darkness deepens; Lord, with me abide! When other helpers fail, and comforts flee, Help of the helpless, O abide with me! 2 Swift to its close ebbs out life's little day; Earth's joys grow dim, its glories pass away, Change and decay in all around I see; O Thou who changest not, abide with me. 3 I need Thy presence every passing hour; What but Thy grace can foil the tempter's power? Who like Thyself my guide and stay can be? Through cloud and sunshine, O abide with me! 4 I fear no foe, with Thee at hand to bless, Ills have no weight, and tears no bitterness; Where is death's sting? where, grave, thy victory? I triumph still, if Thou abide with me! 5 Hold Thou Thy cross before my closing eyes; Shine through the gloom, and point me to the skies, Heaven's morning breaks, and earth's vain shadows flee, In life and death, O Lord, abide with me! Used With Tune: TOULON

We bring you, Lord, our prayer and praise

Author: Timothy Dudley-Smith (b. 1926) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 4 hymnals Topics: Kingdom of God Lyrics: 1 We bring you, Lord, our prayer and praise that every child of earth should live and grow in freedom's ways, in dignity and worth. 2 We praise for such a task begun to serve each other's need, for every cause of justice won, for every fetter freed. 3 Our prayers are for a world in pain where force and fear prevail, the plough becomes the sword again, and hope and harvests fail. 4 Alike our prayer and praise express the wants of humankind, that those in bondage and distress their larger freedoms find. 5 So may we still maintain the fight till earth's oppressions cease before the universal right to liberty and peace. 6 In Christ we learn to love and care and spread his truth abroad; and in his Name we lift our prayer: 'Your kingdom come, O Lord.' Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13 Used With Tune: WILTSHIRE

Revive thy work, O Lord

Author: Albert Midlane, 1825-1909 Appears in 234 hymnals Topics: The Kingdom of God on Earth Missions and World Fellowship Scripture: Psalm 85:6 Used With Tune: SWABIA

Christ for the World We Sing

Author: Samuel Wolcott, 1813-1886 Appears in 422 hymnals Topics: Kingdom of God Scripture: John 3:16-17 Used With Tune: ITALIAN HYMN

Jesus calls us: o'er the tumult

Author: Mrs. Cecil Frances Alexander, 1823-1895 Appears in 965 hymnals Topics: The Church and the Kingdom of God Evangelism Lyrics: 1 Jesus calls us: o'er the tumult Of our life's wild, restless sea, Day by day His sweet voice soundeth, Saying, "Christian, follow Me." 2 As of old Apostles heard it By the Galilean lake, Turned from home, and toil, and kindred, Leaving all for His dear sake. 3 Jesus calls us from the worship Of the vain world's golden store, From each idol that would keep us, Saying, "Christian, love Me more!" 4 In our joys and in our sorrows, Days of toil and hours of ease, Still He calls, in cares and pleasures, "Christian, love Me more than these!" 5 Jesus calls us: by Thy mercies, Saviour, may we hear Thy call, Give our hearts to Thy obedience, Service and love Thee best of all. Used With Tune: GALILEE

Onward, Christian soldiers, marching as to war

Author: S. Baring-Gould, 1834 Appears in 1,849 hymnals Topics: The Church and the Kingdom of God Social Service Lyrics: 1 Onward, Christian soldiers, marching as to war, Looking unto Jesus, who is gone before! Christ, the Royal Master, leads against the foe; Forward into battle see His banners go. Onward, Christian soldiers, marching as to war, With the cross of Jesus, which is gone before! 2 Like a mighty army, moves the Church of God; Brothers, we are treading where the saints have trod; We are not divided, all one body we, One in hope and doctrine, one in charity. Onward, Christian soldiers, marching as to war, With the cross of Jesus, which is gone before! 3 Crowns and thrones may perish, kingdoms rise and wane, But the Church of Jesus constant will remain; Gates of hell can never gainst that Church prevail; We have Christ's own promise, which can never fail. Onward, Christian soldiers, marching as to war, With the cross of Jesus, which is gone before! 4 Onward, then, ye people, join our happy throng; Blend with ours your voices in the triumph song. Glory, laud, and honour, men and angels sing, Through the countless ages, unto Christ the King. Onward, Christian soldiers, marching as to war, With the cross of Jesus, which is gone before! Used With Tune: ST. GERTRUDE