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Onward, Christian soldiers

Author: Sabine Baring-Gould, 1834-1924 Meter: 6.5.6.5 D with refrain Appears in 1,849 hymnals Topics: The Church of Jesus Christ Outreach of the Church - Evangelism and Mission Used With Tune: ST GERTRUDE

Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah (Guide-moi, Berger fidèle)

Author: Peter Williams; William Williams; Flosette du Pasquier Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 with repeat Appears in 1,877 hymnals Topics: The Church in the World Commitment: Pilgrimage; Assurance; Commitment; Deliverance; Eternal Life; Funerals and Memorial Services; God Deliverance; God Eternity and Power; God Power/Might; God Providence; Guidance; Mission and Outreach; Pilgrimage and Conflict; Recessionals; Water; Epiphany Last/Transfig. Year A; Lent 3 Year A; Easter 1 Year A; Proper 12 Year A; Proper 16 Year A; Proper 19 Year A; Proper 19 Year A; Proper 20 Year A; Proper 21 Year A; Proper 12 Year B; Proper 13 Year B; Proper 14 Year B; Proper 16 Year B; Proper 24 Year B; Baptism of Jesus Year C; Lent 3 Year C; Proper 7 Year C; Proper 13 Year C; Proper 13 Year C; Thanksgiving Year C; Ash Wednesday Year ABC Lyrics: 1 Guide me, O thou great Jehovah, pilgrim through this barren land; I am weak, but thou art mighty; hold me with thy powerful hand; Bread of heaven, Bread of heaven, feed me till I want no more, feed me till I want no more. 2 Open now the crystal fountain whence the healing stream doth flow; let the fire and cloudy pillar lead me all my journey through. Strong Deliverer, strong Deliverer, be thou still my strength and shield, be thou still my strength and shield. 3 When I tread the verge of Jordan, bid my anxious fears subside; death of death, and hell's destruction, land me safe on Canaan's side: songs of praises, songs of praises I will ever give to thee, I will ever give to thee. Used With Tune: CWM RHONDDA

O Christ the Great Foundation

Author: Timothy T'ingfang Lew, 1891-1947 Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 17 hymnals Topics: Easter Vigil ; Pentecost; Christ the King; Dedication of a Church; Baptism of Children; Christian Initiation of Adults; Confirmation; Church; Commissioning; Communion of Saints; Discipleship; Faith; Grace; Heaven; Jesus Christ; Ministry; Mission; New Creation; Salvation; Second Coming; Social Concern; Unity Scripture: Matthew 21:33-43 Used With Tune: AURELIA

O Christ, the Word, incarnate

Author: William Walsham How, 1823-1897 Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 495 hymnals Topics: Church; Jesus Christ Word; Jesus Christ Way, Truth, Life; Jesus Christ Light of the World; Journey / Pilgrimage / Pilgrims; Mission; The Bible First Line: O Christ, the Word incarnate Lyrics: 1 O Christ, the Word incarnate, O Wisdom from on high, O Truth unchanged, unchanging, O Light of our dark sky: we praise you for the radiance that from the hallowed page, a lantern to our footsteps, shines on from age to age. 2 Your people hold this treasure from you, its source divine, a light that to all ages throughout the earth will shine; it is the chart and compass that all life's voyage through, 'mid mists and rocks and tempest, still guides, O Christ, to you. 3 Oh make your church, dear Saviour, a lamp of purest gold, to bear before the nations your true light, as of old; oh teach your wandering pilgrims by this their path to trace, till, cloud and darkness ended, they see you face to face. Scripture: Psalm 119:105 Used With Tune: CHENIES

The Spirit Sends Us Forth

Author: Delores Dufner, OSB, b. 1939 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 14 hymnals Topics: Commissioning; Evangelization; Holy Spirit; Ministry/Mission; Rites of the Church Confirmation; Sending Forth First Line: The Spirit sends us forth to serve Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-4 Used With Tune: AZMON

Lord, bless and pity us

Appears in 48 hymnals Topics: Mission of the Church Evangelism and Missions Scripture: Psalm 67 Used With Tune: GOLDEN HILL Text Sources: Psalter, 1912

Church of God, elect and glorious

Author: James Seddon (1915-1983) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 22 hymnals Topics: Blessing; Church nature of; Evangelism; God Love of; Light; Love for Others; Proper 11 Year B; The Church's Ministry and Mission; Vocation; Welcome Lyrics: 1 Church of God, elect and glorious, holy nation, chosen race; called as God's own special people, royal priests and heirs of grace: know the purpose of your calling, show to all his mighty deeds; tell of love which knows no limits, grace which meets all human needs. 2 God has called you out of darkness into his most marvellous light; brought his truth to life within you, turned your blindness into sight. Let your light so shine around you that God's name is glorified; and all find fresh hope and purpose in Christ Jesus crucified. 3 Once you were an alien people, strangers to God's heart of love; but he brought you home in mercy, citizens of heaven above. Let his love flow out to others, let them feel a Father's care; that they too may know his welcome and his countless blessings share. 4 Church of God, elect and holy, be the people he intends; strong in faith and swift to answer each command your master sends: royal priests, fulfil your calling through your sacrifice and prayer; give your lives in joyful service — sing his praise, his love declare. Scripture: Ephesians 5:8 Used With Tune: LUX EOI

From the Eastern Mountains

Author: Godfrey Thring (1823-1903) Meter: 6.5.6.5 D Appears in 168 hymnals Topics: Christian Church Mission of the Church First Line: From the eastern mountains Pressing on they come Lyrics: 1 From the eastern mountains Pressing on they come, Wise men in their wisdom, To His humble home; Stirred by deep devotion, Hasting from afar, Ever journeying onward, Guided by a star. 2 There their Lord and Savior Meek and lowly, Wondrous light that led them Onward on their way, Ever now to lighten Nations from afar, As they journey homeward By that guiding star. 3 Gather in the outcasts All who’ve gone astray, Throw Thy radiance o’er them, Guide them on their way; Those who never knew Thee, Those who’ve wandered far, Guide them by the brightness Of Thy guiding star. 4 Until every nation, Whether bond or free, ‘Neath Thy starlit banner, Jesus follows thee. O’er the distant mountains To that heavenly home, Where no sin nor sorrow Evermore shall come. Scripture: Matthew 2:1-2 Used With Tune: CUDDESDON

Great God, We Sing That Mighty Hand

Author: Philip Doddridge Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 494 hymnals Topics: Service for the Lord's Day After Old Testament Lesson; Acts of the Church The Marriage Service; Other Observances Mission Lyrics: 1 Great God, we sing that mighty hand By which supported still we stand; The opening year your mercy shows; That mercy crowns it till it close. 2 By day, by night, at home, abroad, Still are we guarded by our God; By his incessant bounty fed, By his unerring counsel led. 3 With grateful hearts the past we own; The future, all to us unknown, We to your guardian care commit, And peaceful leave before your feet. 4 In scenes exalted or depressed, You are our joy, and you our rest; Your goodness all our hopes shall raise, Adored through all our changing days. Amen. Scripture: Acts 26:22 Used With Tune: WAREHAM

Blow ye the trumpet, blow!

Author: Charles Wesley Meter: 6.6.6.6.8.8 Appears in 953 hymnals Topics: Christ Atoning work of; Christ Lamb of God; Christians Triumph of; The Church The Free Offer of the Gospel; Missions; Salvation by Grace Lyrics: 1 Blow ye the trumpet, blow! The gladly solemn sound Let all the nations know, To earth's remotest bound; Refrain: The year of jubilee is come; Return, ye ransomed sinners, home; Return, ye ransomed sinners, home. 2 Jesus, our great High Priest, Hath full atonement made; Ye weary spirits, rest; Ye mournful souls, be glad: [Refrain] 3 Extol the Lamb of God; The sacrificial Lamb; Redemption through his blood Throughout the world proclaim: [Refrain] 4 Ye slaves of sin and hell, Your liberty receive; And safe in Jesus dwell, And blest in Jesus live: [Refrain] 5 Ye who have sold for nought Your heritage above, Receive it back unbought, The gift of Jesus' love: [Refrain] 6 The gospel trumpet hear, The news of heav'nly grace; And, saved from earth, appear Before your Saviour's face: [Refrain] Amen. Scripture: Isaiah 61 Used With Tune: LENOX