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Lift up your heads, ye gates of brass

Author: James Montgomery, 1771-1854 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 96 hymnals Topics: The Church of God Missions Used With Tune: ST. MAGNUS

Onward, Christian soldiers

Author: Sabine Baring-Gould, 1834-1924 Meter: 6.5.6.5 D with refrain Appears in 1,836 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 1,857 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

A Missionary Prayer

Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 48 hymnals Topics: Aspirations For Christ; Contributions; God the judge; God Kingly Character of; God Source of All Good; Gospel Gracious Fruit of; Gospel Preaching of; Harvest Songs; Mercy of God Prayer for; Missions Influence of; Missions Prayer for; Missions Triumphs of; Nations Conversion of; Nations Dependence on God; Nations Owe Allegiance to Christ; Nations Prosperity of; Praise By Men; Praise For God's Justice; Prayer For Spread ofGospel; Prayer For the Church; Prayer Intercession in; Revival; Royalty of Christ In His Church; Royalty of Christ Universal Domain of; Salvation God's Gift First Line: Lord, bless and pity us Lyrics: 1 Lord, bless and pity us, Shine on us with Thy face, That all the earth Thy way may know And men may see Thy grace. 2 Thy praise, O gracious God, Let all the nations sing; Let all men worship Thee with joy And songs of gladness bring. 3 The nations Thou wilt judge And lead them in Thy ways; Let all men praise Thy Name, O God, Let all the people praise. 4 The earth her fruit shall yield, For God, our God will bless; We shall be blest, and all the world His glory shall confess. Scripture: Psalm 67 Used With Tune: LABAN

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; Grâce; 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 490 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 13 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

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

Great God, We Sing That Mighty Hand

Author: Philip Doddridge Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 492 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 951 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