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God the Spirit, Guide and Guardian

Author: Carl P. Daw, Jr., 1944- Hymnal: Worship and Rejoice #149 (2003) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D 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 Savior, 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. *when appropriate, ministers, leaders, elders, or deacons may be substituted for pastors. Scripture: Luke 3:22 Languages: English Tune Title: HYFRYDOL

God the Spirit, Guide and Guardian

Author: Carl P. Daw Jr. Hymnal: Glory to God #303 (2013) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Lyrics: 1 God the Spirit, guide and guardian, wind-sped 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 Savior, 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. * or "elders" or "deacons" Topics: The Church; Community in Christ; Gift of the Holy Spirit; Ministry; Ordination/Installation; The Triune God Scripture: Isaiah 61:1 Languages: English Tune Title: CHURCH UNITED

God the Spirit, Guide and Guardian

Author: Carl P. Daw, Jr. Hymnal: The New Century Hymnal #355 (1995) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Lyrics: 1 God the Spirit, guide and guardian, wind-sped 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 Savior, 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. Topics: Commissioning; Ordination; Installation; Holy Spirit Power of; Installations; Ministry; Ordination; The Holy Trinity Scripture: John 10:11-16 Languages: English Tune Title: HYFRYDOL

God the Spirit, Guide and Guardian

Author: Carl P. Daw, Jr. Hymnal: Chalice Hymnal #450 (1995) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Lyrics: 1 God the Spirit, guide and guardian, wind-sped 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 Savior, 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. *when appropriate, ministers, leaders, elders, teachers or deacons may be substituted for pastors. Topics: God's Church Ministry; God: Trinity; Ministry; Ordination Languages: English Tune Title: HYFRYDOL

God the Spirit, Guide and Guardian

Author: Carl P. Daw, Jr., b. 1944 Hymnal: Catholic Book of Worship III #510 (1994) Lyrics: 1 God the Spirit, guide and guardian, Wind-sped flame and hov'ring dove, Breath of life and voice of prophets, Sign of blessing, pow'r of love: Give to those who lead your people Fresh anointing of your grace; Send them forth as bold apostles To your Church in ev'ry place. 2 Christ our savior, sovereign shepherd, Word made flesh, love crucified, Teacher, healer, suff'ring 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 selects Be alert to her well-being Yet not blind to her defects. 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. Topics: Discipleship; Guide; Holy Spirit; Sacraments/Rites Ordination; Truth; Wisdom; Womb; Word of God Languages: English Tune Title: HYMN TO JOY

God the Spirit, Guide and Guardian

Author: Carl P. Daw, Jr. Hymnal: Voices United #514 (1996) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D 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. 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 Languages: English Tune Title: BLAENWERN

God the Spirit, Guide and Guardian

Author: Carl P. Daw, Jr. Hymnal: The Presbyterian Hymnal #523 (1990) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D 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 Savior, 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 her life steadfastly, Yet not overlook her 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 procaim, That our ministries uniting May give glory to Your name. (or "elders" or "deacons") Topics: Ordination and Confirmation Languages: English Tune Title: BETHANY (Smart)

God the Spirit, Guide and Guardian

Author: Carl P. Daw Jr. Hymnal: Voices Together #534 (2020) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Lyrics: 1 God the Spirit, guide and guardian, windsped flame and hov'ring dove, breath of life and voice of prophets, sign of blessing, pow’r of love: Give to those who lead your people fresh anointing of your grace. Send them forth as bold apostles to your church in ev’ry place. 2 Christ our Savior, sov’reign, shepherd, Word made flesh, Love crucified, teacher, healer, suff’ring servant, friend of sinners, foe of pride: In your tending may all leaders 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. Topics: Church Leadership; God Images and Names of; Jesus Christ Images and Names of; Ordination; Sending; Trinity; Vocation Scripture: John 10:11-18 Tune Title: TREASURED

God the Spirit, Guide and Guardian

Author: Carl P. Daw, Jr., 1944 Hymnal: The Book of Praise #589 (1997) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Lyrics: 1 God the Spirit, Guide and Guardian, wind-sped 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. *Note: teachers, etc. Topics: Dove; Fire / Flame; God Mercy of; God Wisdom of; God Name of; Holy Spirit Power of; Jesus Christ Shepherd; Jesus Christ Redeemer and Savior; Jesus Christ Name of; Sacraments and Ordinances Ordination / Commissioning; Servant / Service; Trinity Scripture: Ephesians 4:4-16 Languages: English Tune Title: BETHANY (SMART)

God the Spirit, Guide and Guardian

Author: Carl P. Daw, Jr. Hymnal: Moravian Book of Worship #642 (1995) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Lyrics: 1 God the Spirit, guide and guardian, wind-sped flame and hov'ring dove, breath of life and voice of prophets, sign of blessing, pow'r of love: give to those who lead your people fresh anointing of your grace; send them forth as bold apostles to your church in ev'ry place. 2 Christ our Savior, Sov'reign, Shepherd, word made flesh, love crucified, teacher, healer, suff'ring 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 her 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. Topics: Ministry and Christian Vocation; Christian vocation; Commissioning; Ministry Scripture: Psalm 28:8-9 Languages: English Tune Title: BETHANY (SMART)