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God, Who Stretched the Spangled Heavens

Author: Catherine Cameron Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 46 hymnals Topics: God Guidance of; God Works in Creation; Science and Technology; Stewardship and Creation Scripture: Isaiah 42:5-9 Used With Tune: HOLY MANNA

Es ist ein' Ros entsprungen (Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming)

Author: Theodore Baker Meter: 7.6.7.6.6.7.6 Appears in 40 hymnals First Line: Es ist ein' Ros ensprungen (Lo, how a Rose e'er blooming) Lyrics: 1 Lo, how a Rose, e'er blooming from tender stem has sprung! Of Jesse's lineage coming as saints of old have sung. It came a floweret bright, amid the cold of winter when half spent was the night. 2 Isaiah had foretold it, the Rose I have in mind, With Mary we behold it, the Virgin Mother kind. To show God's love aright, she bore for us a Savior, when half spent was the night. German: Es ist ein' Ros entsprungen aus einer Wurzel zart, wie uns die Alten sungen: von Jesse kam die Art und hat ein Blümlein bracht mitten im kalten Winter wohl zu der halben Nacht. Topics: Biblical Names; Christmas; Jesus Christ Birth and Infancy Scripture: Isaiah 11:1 Used With Tune: ES IST EIN' ROS Text Sources: German, 15th century

I Am the Light of the World

Author: Jim Strathdee Meter: Irregular Appears in 6 hymnals First Line: When the song of the angels is stilled Refrain First Line: I am the light of the world! Topics: Discipleship; Gospel Call and Response; Jesus Christ Light; Justice and Peace; Year A Christmas Day 1; Year A Christmas Day 2; Year A Epiphany; Year B Christmas Day 1; Year B Christmas Day 2; Year B Epiphany; Year C Christmas Day 1; Year C Christmas Day 2; Year C Epiphany; Year C Epiphany 3; Year C Proper 19 Scripture: John 8:12 Used With Tune: LIGHT OF THE WORLD Text Sources: In response to a Christmas poem by Howard Thurman

Amen

Appears in 983 hymnals Lyrics: Amen. Topics: Service Music Used With Tune: [Amen]

Holy Spirit, Ever Dwelling

Author: Timothy Rees Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 24 hymnals Topics: Adoration and Praise Holy Spirit; Church Worship and Prayer; Holy Spirit Power of; Year A Pentecost; Year B Pentecost; Year C Pentecost Used With Tune: NETTLETON

God Is Truly with Us

Author: Gerhard Tersteegen; Frederic W. Foster Meter: 6.6.8.6.6.8.3.3.6.6 Appears in 121 hymnals Lyrics: 1 God is truly with us; sing we and adore now; praise the One we come before now. Here within this temple, here in sound and silence, worship God in deepest reverence. You alone, God, we own, you, our God and Savior; praise to you forever. 2 God is truly with us; loud our praise resounding! Echoes of the saints surrounding! "Holy, holy, holy," hear the hymn ascending, angels, saints, their voices blending! Bow your ear to us here; hear, O Christ, the praises that your Church now raises. 3 Source of every blessing, bless the ones who name you, let our words and deeds proclaim you. Like the saints and angels praising you in glory, may your servants sing your story. And in all, great and small, may we do most nearly what you love most dearly. Topics: Church Worship and Prayer; God Presence of; Opening of Worship; Year A Thanksgiving Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:8 Used With Tune: WUNDERBARER KÖNIG Text Sources: Other translators also

The Church of Christ, in Every Age

Author: Fred Pratt Green Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 30 hymnals Lyrics: 1 The church of Christ in every age beset by change, but Spirit led, Must claim and test its heritage and keep on rising from the dead. 2 Across the world, across the street, the victims of injustice cry For shelter and for bread to eat, and never live before they die. 3 Then let the servant church arise, a caring church that longs to be A partner in Christ's sacrifice, and clothed in Christ's humanity. Topics: Church; Church Mission in the World; Church Nature and Unity; Year A Proper 16; Year C Proper 7 Used With Tune: WAREHAM

Lord, I Want To Be a Christian

Meter: 8.6.8.3 with refrain Appears in 150 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Lord, I want to be a Christian in my heart, in my heart; Lord, I want to be a Christian in my heart. In my heart, in my heart, Lord, I want to be a Christian in my heart. 2 Lord, I want to be more loving in my heart, in my heart. Lord, I want to be more loving in my heart. In my heart, in my heart, Lord, I want to be more loving in my heart. 3 Lord, I want to be more holy in my heart, in my heart; Lord, I want to be more holy in my heart. In my heart, in my heart, Lord, I want to be more holy in my heart. 4 Lord, I want to be like Jesus in my heart, in my heart; Lord, I want to be like Jesus in my heart. In my heart, in my heart, Lord, I want to be like Jesus in my heart. Topics: Consecration; Faith and Aspiration; Year A Proper 25 Scripture: Deuteronomy 10:12-16 Used With Tune: I WANT TO BE A CHRISTIAN Text Sources: African-American spiritual

My Life Flows on in Endless Song (How Can I Keep from Singing)

Author: Doris Plenn Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 144 hymnals First Line: My life flows on in endless song Topics: Burial and Memorial; Comfort and Assurance; Courage; Jesus Christ Savior; Year C Christmas 1; Year C Lent 4 Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17 Used With Tune: ENDLESS SONG Text Sources: Anon. in Bright Jewels for the Sunday School, ed. Robert Lowry, 1869, alt.

Savior, an Offering Costly and Sweet

Author: Edwin Parker Meter: 6.4.6.4.6.6.4.5 Appears in 119 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Savior, an offering costly and sweet, Mary of Bethany laid at your feet; May our love's incense rise sweeter than sacrifice, Savior to you, dear Savior to you. 2 Daily our lives would show weakness made strong, toilsome and gloomy ways brightened with song, Some deeds of kindness done, some souls by patience won, Savior to you, dear Savior to you. 3 Some word of hope, for hearts burdened with fears, some balm of peace, for eyes swollen with tears, Some dews of mercy shed, some wayward footsteps led, Savior to you, dear Savior to you. 4 Thus, ever serving you, till eventide closes the day of life, may we abide; And when earth's labors cease, bid us depart in peace, Savior to you, dear Savior to you. Topics: Biblical Names; Consecration; Faith and Aspiration; Service; Year A Monday in Holy Week; Year B Monday in Holy Week; Year C Lent 5; Year C Monday in Holy Week; Year C Proper 22 Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-2 Used With Tune: LOVE'S OFFERING