Author: Carl P. Daw, Jr. Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 13 hymnals Topics: The Church at Worship Profession of Faith, Ordination, Commissioning, Installation; Commissioning; Confirmation; Empowerment; God Images; Guidance; Holy Spirit Power; Jesus Christ Images of; Ministry; Ordination; Service Music Sending Forth/Commissioning; Trinity; Truth; Wisdom; Word of God Lyrics: 1 God the Spirit, guide and guardian,
windsped flame and hovering dove,
breath of life and voice of prophets,
sign of blessing, power of love:
give to those who lead your people
fresh anointing of your grace;
send them forth as bold apostles
to your Church in every place.
2 Christ our Saviour, Sovereign, Shepherd,
Word made flesh, Love crucified,
teacher, healer, suffering servant,
friend of sinners, foe of pride:
in your tending may all pastors
learn and live a shepherd's care;
grant them courage and compassion
shown through word and deed and prayer.
3 Great Creator, life-bestower,
truth beyond all thought's recall,
fount of wisdom, womb of mercy,
giving and forgiving all:
as you know our strength and weakness,
so may those the church exalts
oversee its life steadfastly
yet not overlook its faults.
4 Triune God, mysterious being,
undivided and diverse,
deeper than our minds can fathom,
greater than our creeds rehearse:
help us in our varied callings
your full image to proclaim,
that our ministries uniting
may give glory to your name. Used With Tune: BLAENWERN
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