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God the Spirit, Guide and Guardian

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

Here I Am to Worship

Author: Tim Hughes Appears in 25 hymnals Topics: Order of Service Call to Worship; Baptism, Confirmation and Dedication; Calls To Worship; Contentment; God Worthiness First Line: Light of the world, you stepped down into darkness Used With Tune: [Light of the world, you stepped down into darkness]

Mi todo a Dios consagro

Author: Mary D. James, siglo XIX; Desconocido Appears in 24 hymnals Topics: La Iglesia Confirmación; La Vida Cristiana en General; Servicio Cristiano; The Church Confirmation; The Christian Life in General; Christian Service First Line: Mi espíritu, alma y cuerpo Lyrics: 1 Mi espíritu, alma y cuerpo, Mi ser, mi vida entera, Cual viva, santa ofrenda, Entrego a Ti, mi Dios. Coro: Mi todo a Dios consagro En Cristo, el vivo altar: ¡Descienda el fuego santo, Su sello celestial! 2 Soy tuyo, Jesucristo, Comprado con tu sangre; Contigo haz Tú que yo ande En plena comunión. [Coro] 3 Espíritu divino, Del Padre la promesa, Sedienta, mi alma anhela De Ti la santa unción [Coro] Used With Tune: THE CROSS OF JESUS

God of Compassion, in Mercy Befriend Us

Author: John J. Moment Meter: 11.11.11.11 Appears in 7 hymnals Topics: Service for the Lord's Day After Creed; Service for the Lord's Day After Offering; Service for the Lord's Day Conclusion of Worship; Acts of the Church Confirmation; Acts of the Church Witness to the Resurrection—Funeral; Other Observances World Peace Lyrics: 1 God of compassion, in mercy befriend us; Giver of grace for our needs all-availing, Wisdom and strength for each day you will send us, Patience untiring and courage unfailing. 2 Wandering and lost, you have sought us and found us, Stilled our rude hearts with your word of consoling; Wrap now your peace, like a mantle, around us, Guarding our thoughts and our passions controlling. 3 How shall we stray, with the hand to direct us, That all the stars in their courses is guiding? What shall we fear, with your power to protect us, We who walk forth in your greatness confiding? Amen. Scripture: Psalm 51:1 Used With Tune: O QUANTA QUALIA

Today We All Are Called to Be Disciples

Author: H. Kenn Carmichael Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 4 hymnals Topics: The Church at Worship Profession of Faith, Ordination, Commissioning, Installation; Calling and Response; Commissioning; Confirmation; Discipleship and Service; God Call; Ordination; Peace (World); Stewardship; Proper 16 Year A; Proper 13 Year C First Line: Today we all are called to be Used With Tune: NOËL

Let Me Be Yours Forever

Author: Nikolaus Selnecker, 1532-92; Matthias Loy, 1828-1915 Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6 Appears in 56 hymnals Topics: Close of Service; Confirmation; Justification; Life Everlasting Lyrics: 1 Let me be yours forever, My gracious God and Lord; May I forsake you never Nor wander from your Word. Preserve me from the mazes Of error and distrust, And I shall sing your praises Forever with the just. 2 Lord Jesus, bounteous giver Of light and life divine, You did my soul deliver; To you I all resign. You have in mercy bought me With blood and bitter pain; Let me, since you have sought me, Eternal life obtain. 3 O Holy Spirit, pouring Sweet peace into my heart And all my soul restoring, Let me in grace depart. And while his name confessing Whom I by faith have known, Grant me your constant blessing And take me as your own. Used With Tune: LOB GOTT GETROST MIT SINGEN Text Sources: Rudolstädter Gesangbuch, 1688, sts. 2-3

Take, O Take Me as I Am (Oh! Prends-moi tel que je suis)

Author: John L. Bell; Graham Maule; David Fines Appears in 25 hymnals Topics: Confession, Lament, and Healing; Confirmation; Discernment; Service Music Sending Forth Scripture: Song of Solomon 8:6 Used With Tune: [Take, O take me as I am]

Sanctuary

Author: John Thompson; Randy Scruggs Meter: Irregular Appears in 23 hymnals Topics: Order of Service Prayer; Baptism, Confirmation and Dedication; Calls To Worship; Commitment and Submission; Consecration; Devotional; Holiness, Purity, Sanctification; Obedience; Surrender; Thanksgiving First Line: Lord, prepare me to be a sanctuary Used With Tune: SANCTUARY

There's a Spirit in the Air

Author: Brian Wren, b. 1936 Meter: 7.7.7.7 Appears in 37 hymnals Topics: Brotherhood and Sisterhood; Challenge of Gospel; Christian Life; Commitment; Confirmation; Discipleship; Holy Spirit; Homeless; Labor; Ministry; Pentecost; Praise; Praise; Service; Social Concern; Witness Lyrics: 1 There's a spirit in the air, Telling Christians ev'rywhere, "Praise the love that Christ revealed, Living, working in our world." 2 Lose your shyness, find your tongue; Tell the world what God has done: God in Christ has come to stay, Live tomorrow's life today. 3 When believers break the bread, When a hungry child is fed: Praise the love that Christ revealed, Living, working in our world. 4 Still the Spirit gives us light, Seeing wrong and setting right: God in Christ has come to stay, Live tomorrow's life today. 5 When a stranger's not alone, Where the homeless find a home, Praise the love that Christ revealed, Living, working in our world. 6 May the Spirit fill our praise, Guide our thoughts and change our ways. God in Christ has come to stay, Live tomorrow's life today. 7 There's a Spirit in the air, Calling people ev'rywhere; Praise the love that Christ revealed; Living, working in our world. Scripture: Matthew 10:42 Used With Tune: LAUDS

Go Make a Difference

Author: Steve Angrisano, b. 1965; Tom Tomaszek, b. 1950 Appears in 6 hymnals Topics: Confirmation; Commissioning; Discipleship; Justice; Light; Love for Others; Mission; Peace; Reconciliation; Sending Forth; Service; Social Concern First Line: We are the salt of the earth Refrain First Line: Go make a diff'rence Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16 Used With Tune: [We are the salt of the earth]