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Let us talents and tongues employ

Author: Fred Kaan, 1929- Hymnal: The Book of Praise #563 (1997) Topics: Sacraments and Ordinances Communion Refrain First Line: Jesus lives again Lyrics: 1 Let us talents and tongues employ, reaching out with a shout of joy: bread is broken, the wine is poured, Christ is spoken and seen and heard. Refrain: Jesus lives again, earth can breathe again, pass the Word around: loaves abound! Jesus lives again, earth can breathe again, pass the Word around: loaves abound! 2 Christ is able to make us one; at the table he sets the tone, teaching people to live to bless, love in word and in deed express. [Refrain] 3 Jesus calls us in, sends us out bearing fruit in a world of doubt, gives us love to tell, bread to share: God (Emmanuel) everywhere! [Refrain] Scripture: Matthew 1:22-23 Languages: English Tune Title: LINSTEAD

The Great Prayer of Thanksgiving

Hymnal: The Book of Praise #564 (1997) Topics: Sacraments and Ordinances Communion First Line: The Lord be with you Languages: English

O matchless beauty of our God

Author: Augustine of Hippo, 354-432; Colin Thompson, 1945- Hymnal: The Book of Praise #566 (1997) Topics: Sacraments and Ordinances Profession of Faith Scripture: Isaiah 35:6-7 Languages: English Tune Title: ST. BOTOLPH

I sought the Lord, and afterward I knew

Author: Anonymous Hymnal: The Book of Praise #568 (1997) Meter: 10.10.10.6 Topics: Sacraments and Ordinances Profession of Faith Lyrics: 1 I sought the Lord, and afterward I knew he moved my soul to seek him, seeking me. It was not I that found, O Saviour true; no, I was found of thee. 2 Thou didst reach forth thy hand and mine enfold; I walked and sank not on the storm-vexed sea. ‘Twas not so much that I on thee took hold, as thou, dear Lord, on me. 3 I find, I walk, I love, but oh, the whole of love is but my answer, Lord, to thee! For thou wert long beforehand with my soul; always thou lovedst me. Scripture: 1 Chronicles 28:9 Languages: English Tune Title: PEACE

O Jesus, I have promised

Author: John Ernest Bode, 1816-1874 Hymnal: The Book of Praise #569 (1997) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Topics: Sacraments and Ordinances Profession of Faith Lyrics: 1 O Jesus, I have promised to serve thee to the end; be thou for ever near me, my Saviour and my friend: I shall not fear the struggle if thou art by my side, nor wander from the pathway if thou wilt be my guide. 2 Oh let me feel thee near me: the world is ever near; I see the sights that dazzle, the tempting sounds I hear. My foes are ever near me, around me and within, but, Jesus, draw thou nearer, and shield my soul from sin. 3 O let me hear thee speaking in accents clear and still, above the storms of passion, the murmurs of self-will; oh speak to reassure me, to hasten or control; oh speak, and make me listen, thou guardian of my soul. 4 O Jesus, thou hast promised to all who follow thee, that where thou art in glory there shall thy servant be, and, Jesus, I have promised to serve thee to the end; oh give me grace to follow my Saviour and my friend. Scripture: Matthew 8:19 Languages: English Tune Title: ANGEL'S STORY

God be in my head

Author: R. Pynson, c. 1514 Hymnal: The Book of Praise #572 (1997) Meter: Irregular Topics: Sacraments and Ordinances Profession of Faith First Line: God be in my head and in my understanding Lyrics: God be in my head and in my understanding; God be in my eyes and in my looking; God be in my mouth and in my speaking; God be in my heart and in my thinking; God be at my end and at my departing. Amen. Languages: English Tune Title: GOD BE IN MY HEAD (NAMETH)

God be in my head

Author: R. Pynson, c. 1514 Hymnal: The Book of Praise #580 (1997) Meter: Irregular Topics: Sacraments and Ordinances Profession of Faith First Line: God be in my head and in my understanding Lyrics: God be in my head and in my understanding; God be in my eyes and in my looking; God be in my mouth and in my speaking; God be in my heart and in my thinking; God be at my end and at my departing. Languages: English Tune Title: GOD BE IN MY HEAD (DAVIES)

Lord and lover of creation

Author: Iona Community (Scotland) Hymnal: The Book of Praise #595 (1997) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Topics: Sacraments and Ordinances Marriage Scripture: Genesis 1:27 Languages: English Tune Title: WESTMINSTER ABBEY

As man and woman we are made

Author: Brian A. Wren, 1936- Hymnal: The Book of Praise #596 (1997) Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8 Topics: Sacraments and Ordinances Marriage Lyrics: 1 As man and woman we were made that love be found and life begun: the likeness of the living God, unique, yet called to live as one. Praise, praise the love that gives us life, through joy or sadness, calm or strife. 2 Now Jesus lived and gave his love to make our life and loving new; so celebrate with him today and drink the joy he offers you, that makes the simple moment shine and changes water into wine. 3 And Jesus died to live again, so praise the love that, come what may, can bring the dawn and clear the skies, and waits to wipe all tears away, and let us hope for what shall be, believing where we cannot see. 4 Then spread the table, clear the hall and celebrate till day is done; let peace go deep between us all and joy be shared by everyone; laugh and make merry with your friends, and praise the love that never ends! Scripture: Genesis 1:26-27 Languages: English Tune Title: SUSSEX CAROL

Jesus, the Lord of love and life

Author: James Seddon, 1915-1983 Hymnal: The Book of Praise #597 (1997) Topics: Sacraments and Ordinances Marriage First Line: Jesus the Lord of love and life Lyrics: 1 Jesus the Lord of love and life, draw near to bless this husband, wife; as they are now in love made one, let your good will for them be done. 2 Give them each day your peace and joy, let no dark clouds these gifts destroy; in growing trust may love endure, to keep their marriage bond secure. 3 As they have vowed to have and hold, each by the other be consoled; in wealth or want, in health or pain, till death shall part, let love remain. 4 Deepen, O Lord, their love for you, and in that love, their own renew; each in the other find delight, as lives and interests now unite. 5 Be to them both a guide and friend, through all the years their home defend; Jesus the Lord of love and life, stay near and bless this husband, wife. Scripture: Genesis 2:24 Languages: English Tune Title: WINSCOTT