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God Is Here! As We His People

Author: Fred Pratt Green, b. 1903 Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 47 hymnals Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:5 Lyrics: 1 God is here! As we his people, Meet to offer praise and prayer, May we find in fuller measure What it is in Christ we share: Here, as in the world around us, All our varied skills and arts Wait the coming of his Spirit Into open minds and hearts. 2 Here are symbols to remind us Of our lifelong need of grace; Here are table, font, and pulpit; Here the cross has central place. Here in honesty of preaching, Here in silence, as in speech, Here in newness and renewal God the Spirit comes to each. 3 Here our children find a welcome In the Shepherd's flock and fold, Here, as bread and wine are taken, Christ sustains us as of old; Here the servants of the Servant Seek in worship to explore What it means in daily living To believe and to adore. 4 Lord of all, of church and kingdom, In an age of change and doubt, Keep us faithful to the gospel, Help us work your purpose out: Here, in this day's dedication, All we have to give, receive; We who cannot live without you, We adore you! We believe! Used With Tune: ABBOT'S LEIGH

God, whose almighty word

Author: John Marriott (1780-1825); Thomas Raffles (1788-1863) Meter: 6.6.4.6.6.6.4 Appears in 446 hymnals Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:6 Lyrics: 1 God, whose almighty word chaos and darkness heard, and took their flight; hear us, we humbly pray, and where the gospel-day sheds not its glorious ray, let there be light. 2 Saviour, who came to bring, on your redeeming wing, healing and sight, health to the sick in mind, sight to the inly blind, now to all humankind let there be light. 3 Spirit of truth and love, life-giving, holy dove, speed forth your flight; move o'er the water's face, bearing the lamp of grace, and in earth's darkest place let there be light. 4 Blessèd and holy Three, glorious Trinity, Wisdom, Love, Might, boundless as ocean's tide rolling in fullest pride, through the world far and wide let there be light. Topics: The Holy Spirit in the Church Enlivening and Renewing the Church; The Being of God Holy and One; God In Creation; God in Trinity; Gospel Call; Healing; Word of God Used With Tune: ITALIAN HYMN

Christ, whose glory fills the skies

Author: Charles Wesley (1707-1788) Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.7 Appears in 475 hymnals Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:6 Lyrics: 1 Christ, whose glory fills the skies, Christ, the true, the only Light, Sun of Righteousness, arise, triumph o'er the shades of night. Dayspring from on high, be near; Daystar, in my heart appear. 2 Dark and cheerless is the morn unaccompanied by thee; joyless is the day’s return, till thy mercy’s beams I see, till they inward light impart, glad my eyes, and warm my heart. 3 Visit, then, this soul of mine; pierce the gloom of sin and grief; fill me, Radiancy Divine: scatter all my unbelief; more and more thyself display, shining to the perfect day. Topics: Our Response to Christ In Devotion; Our Response to God in the morning and evening; Jesus Names and images for; Light; Morning Used With Tune: SKIES OF GLORY

Father, we thank you: for you planted

Author: Francis Bland Tucker (1895-1984) Meter: 9.8.9.8 D Appears in 62 hymnals Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:6 Topics: The Holy Spirit The Church Celebrates - Holy Communion; Church unity and ecumenism Used With Tune: PSALM 118 (RENDEZ A DIEU) Text Sources: from prayer in the Didache, probably 2nd century

God shining into the Heart

Appears in 52 hymnals Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:6 First Line: Praise to the Lord of the boundless might Lyrics: 1 Praise to the Lord of boundless Might, With uncreated Glories bright! His Presence gilds the Worlds above; The unchanging Source of Light and Love. 2 Our rising Earth his Eye beheld, When in substantial Darkness veil'd; The shapeless Chaos, Nature's Womb, Lay buried in the horrid Gloom. 3 "Let there be Light," JEHOVAH said And Light o'er all its Face was spread; Nature array'd in Charms unknown, Gay with its New-born Lustre shone. 4 He sees the Mind, when lost it lies In Shades of Ignorance and Vice; And Darts from Heaven a vivid Ray, And changes Midnight into Day. 5 Shine, mighty GOD, with Vigor shine On this benighted Heart of mine; And let thy Glories Stand reveal'd, As in our Saviour's Face beheld. 6 My Soul, reviv'd by Heav'n-born Day, Thy radiant Image shall display, While all my Faculties unite To praise the LORD, who gives me Light. Topics: Being and Perfections of God

Shine, Jesus, Shine

Author: Graham Kendrick Meter: Irregular with refrain Appears in 39 hymnals Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:6 First Line: Lord, the light of your love is shining Refrain First Line: Shine, Jesus, shine fill this land with the Father's glory Topics: Grace Social Holiness Used With Tune: SHINE, JESUS, SHINE

Jesus, the very thought of thee

Author: Edward Caswall (1814-1878) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,026 hymnals Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:6 Lyrics: 1 Jesus, the very thought of thee with sweetness fills my breast; but sweeter far thy face to see, and in thy presence rest. 2 Nor voice can sing, nor heart can frame, nor can the memory find a sweeter sound than thy blest name, Saviour of humankind! 3 O hope of every contrite heart, O joy of all the meek, to those who fall how kind thou art! how good to those who seek! 4 But what to those who find? Ah, this nor tongue nor pen can show; the love of Jesus, what it is none but his loved ones know. 5 Jesus, our only joy be thou, as thou our prize wilt be; Jesus, be thou our glory now, and through eternity. Topics: Our Response to Christ In Devotion; Adoration Of Jesus; Jesus love of all; Longing Used With Tune: ST. AGNES (DYKES) Text Sources: Probably 12th century; Lyra Catholica, 1849

Hail! gladdening Light, of his pure glory poured

Author: John Keble Meter: Irregular Appears in 62 hymnals Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:6 Lyrics: 1 Hail, gladdening Light, of his pure glory poured who is the immortal Father, heavenly, blest, Holiest of Holies, Jesus Christ, our Lord. 2 Now we are come to the sun's hour of rest, the lights of evening round us shine. We hymn the Father, Son and Holy Spirit divine. 3 Worthiest art thou at all times to be sung with undefiléd tongue, Son of our God, Giver of life, alone: therefore in all the world thy glories, Lord, we own. Topics: Our Response to God in the morning and evening; Light Used With Tune: SEBASTE Text Sources: Greek, 3rd century or earlier

Dans nos obscurités (Within Our Darkest Night)

Author: The Community of Taizé; Eunae Chung Appears in 9 hymnals Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7-18 First Line: Dans nos obscurités (Within our darkest night) (En nuestra oscuridad) (Im Dunkel unsrer Nacht) Topics: Darkness; Difficult Times; Fear; God Light from; Jesus Christ Light Used With Tune: DANS NOS OBSCURITÉS Text Sources: Mandarin characters Faith Alive Christian Resources

Sunshine in My Soul

Author: Eliza E. Hewitt Meter: Irregular Appears in 357 hymnals Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:6 First Line: There is sunshine in my soul today Lyrics: 1. There is sunshine in my soul today, More glorious and bright Than glows in any earthly sky, For Jesus is my light. O there's sunshine, blessed sunshine, When the peaceful, happy moments roll; When Jesus shows His smiling face, There is sunshine in my soul. 2. There is music in my soul today, A carol to my King; And Jesus, listening, can hear The songs I cannot sing. O there's sunshine, blessed sunshine, When the peaceful, happy moments roll; When Jesus shows His smiling face, There is sunshine in my soul. 3. There is music in my soul today, For when my Lord is near, The dove of peace sings in my heart, The flow'rs of grace appear. O there's sunshine, blessed sunshine, When the peaceful, happy moments roll; When Jesus shows His smiling face, There is sunshine in my soul. 4. There is gladness in my soul today, And hope and praise and love For blessings which he gives me now, For joys "laid up" above. O there's sunshine, blessed sunshine, When the peaceful, happy moments roll; When Jesus shows His smiling face, There is sunshine in my soul. Used With Tune: SUNSHINE

Come, Holy Ghost, our hearts inspire

Author: Charles Wesley (1707-1788) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 235 hymnals Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:6 Lyrics: 1 Come, Holy Ghost, our hearts inspire, let us thine influence prove: source of the old prophetic fire, fountain of life and love. 2 Come, Holy Ghost, for moved by thee the prophets wrote and spoke; unlock the truth, thyself the key: unseal the sacred book. 3 Expand thy wings, celestial Dove, brood o'er our nature's night; on our disordered spirits move, and let there now be light. 4 God, through the Spirit we shall know, if thou within us shine, and sound, with all thy saints below, the depths of love divine. Topics: The Holy Spirit The Holy Spirit in the Church - Illumination of God's Word; Scripture Used With Tune: ST. COLUMBA (ERIN)

Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise

Author: Walter Chalmers Smith Meter: 11.11.11.11 Appears in 211 hymnals Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:6 Lyrics: 1 Immortal, invisible, God only wise, in light inaccessible hid from our eyes, most blessed, most glorious, the Ancient of Days, almighty, victorious, thy great name we praise. 2 Unresting, unhasting, and silent as light, nor wanting, nor wasting, thou rulest in might: thy justice, like mountains high soaring above; thy clouds, which are fountains of goodness and love. 3 To all, life thou givest, to both great and small. In all life thou livest, the true life of all. We blossom and flourish like leaves on the tree, then wither and perish; but naught changeth thee. 4 Thou reignest in glory; thou dwellest in light. Thine angels adore thee, all veiling their sight. All praise we would render; O help us to see 'tis only the splendor of light hideth thee! Topics: Adoration; Christian Year Reign of Christ; Creation; Providence; Sovereignty of God Used With Tune: ST. DENIO

O Gladsome Light, O Grace

Author: Robert S. Bridges, 1844-1930 Meter: 6.6.7.6.6.7 Appears in 55 hymnals Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:6 Lyrics: 1 O gladsome Light, O Grace Of God the Father’s face, Eternal splendor wearing: Celestial, holy, blest, Our Savior Jesus Christ, Joyful in Thine appearing! 2 As daylight turns to night, We see the fading light, Our evening hymn outpouring, Father of might unknown, Thee, His incarnate Son, And Holy Ghost adoring. 3 To Thee of right belongs All praise of holy songs, O Son of God, Lifegiver; Thee, therefore, O Most High, The world doth glorify And shall exalt forever. Used With Tune: NUNC DIMITTIS Text Sources: Greek, c. 4th cent.

Open the Eyes of My Heart

Author: Paul Baloche, 1962- Appears in 20 hymnals Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:6 First Line: Open the eyes of my heart, Lord Topics: God Holiness Used With Tune: [Open the eyes of my heart]

Thy Strong Word

Author: Martin H. Franzmann, 1907-76 Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 18 hymnals Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:6 First Line: Thy strong word did cleave the darkness Topics: The Word of God; Beginning of Service Used With Tune: EBENEZER

As a Fire Is Meant for Burning

Author: Ruth Duck, 1947- Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 18 hymnals Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7 Used With Tune: BEACH SPRING

The Son of God proclaim

Author: Basil E. Bridge, b. 1927 Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 18 hymnals Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:6 Topics: Holy Communion Used With Tune: MOUNT EPHRAIM

Earthen Vessels

Author: John B. Foley, SJ Appears in 5 hymnals Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:6-7 First Line: Light has shone in our darkness Refrain First Line: We hold a treasure, not made of gold Topics: Epiphany; Jesus; Light Used With Tune: [Light has shone in our darkness]

My Faith Looks Up to Thee

Author: Ray Palmer Meter: 6.6.4.6.6.6.4 Appears in 2,207 hymnals Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4 Lyrics: 1 My faith looks up to thee, thou Lamb of Calvary, Savior divine! Now hear me while I pray, take all my guilt away. O let me from this day be wholly thine! 2 May thy rich grace impart strength to my fainting heart, my zeal inspire. As thou hast died for me, O may my love to thee pure, warm, and changeless be, a living fire! 3 While life's dark maze I tread and griefs around me spread, be thou my guide. Bid darkness turn to day, wipe sorrow's tears away, nor let me ever stray from thee aside. 4 When life's swift race is run, death's cold work almost done, be near to me. Blest Savior, then in love fear and distrust remove. O bear me safe above, redeemed and free! Topics: Biblical Names & Places Calvary; Funerals; Love Our Love to God; Confession and Forgiveness; Biblical Names & Places Calvary; Confession of Sin; Forgiveness; Funerals; Lamb of God; Pilgrimage & Conflct; Prayer Used With Tune: OLIVET

O Splendor of God's Glory Bright

Author: Ambrose of Milan Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 49 hymnals Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:6 Lyrics: 1 O Splendor of God’s glory bright, from light eternal bringing light; O Light of Light, light’s living spring, true Day, all days illumining: 2 Come, Holy Sun of heavenly love, rain down your radiance from above, and to our inward hearts convey the Holy Spirit’s cloudless ray. 3 O joyful be the passing day with thoughts as clear as morning’s ray, with faith like noontide shining bright, our souls unshadowed by the night. 4 O Lord, with each returning morn, your image to our heart is born; O may we ever clearly view our Savior and our God in you. Topics: Celebrating Time; Evening; Faith; Gift of the Holy Spirit; Light; Morning Used With Tune: PUER NOBIS NASCITUR Text Sources: Trans. composite

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