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Tree of Life

Author: SaeJin Lee Appears in 14 hymnals Topics: Affirming the Human Body First Line: [Tree of Life]

Dear ones, I plead with you

Appears in 2,063 hymnals Topics: Affirming the Human Body Text Sources: Adapt: Holy Bible, New Living Translation

Author: James B. Coats Appears in 137 hymnals Topics: Testimony-Affirmation First Line: Living below in this old sinful world Refrain First Line: Where could I go, O where could I go Used With Tune: [Living below in this old sinful world]

Come, Follow Me, the Savior Spake

Author: Johann Scheffler, 1624-16577; Charles W. Schaeffer, 1813-1896 Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8 Appears in 27 hymnals Topics: Affirmation of Baptism; Affirmation of Baptism First Line: "Come, follow me," the Savior spake Lyrics: 1 "Come, follow me," the Savior spake, "all in my way abiding; deny yourselves, the world forsake, obey my call and guiding. Oh, bear the cross, whate'er betide; take my example for your guide." 2 "I am the light; I light the way, a godly life displaying; I bid you walk as in the day; I keep your feet from straying. I am the way, and well I show how you should sojourn here below." 3 "I teach you how to shun and flee what harms your soul's salvation; from ev'ry guile your heart I free, from sin and its temptation. I am the refuge of the soul and lead you to your heav'nly goal." 4 Then let us follow Christ, our Lord, and take the cross appointed, and, firmly clinging to his word, in suff'ring be undaunted. For those who bear the battle's strain The crown of heav'nly life obtain. Used With Tune: MACHS MIT MIR, GOTT

Baptized in Water

Author: Michael Saward, b. 1932 Meter: 5.5.8 D Appears in 49 hymnals Topics: Affirmation of Baptism Lyrics: 1 Baptized in water, sealed by the Spirit, cleansed by the blood of Christ, our King; heirs of salvation, trusting his promise, faithfully now God's praise we sing. 2 Baptized in water, sealed by the Spirit, dead in the tomb with Christ, our King; one with his rising, freed and forgiven, thankfully now God's praise we sing. 3 Baptized in water, sealed by the Spirit, marked with the sign of Christ, our King; born of one Father, we are God's children, joyfully now God's praise we sing. Scripture: John 3:1-17 Used With Tune: BUNESSAN

A Disciples Affirmation

Appears in 51 hymnals Topics: The Church at Worship Affirmation of Faith; God's Church The Church at Worship: Affirmation of Faith First Line: As members of the Christian Church Lyrics: As members of the Christian Church, We confess that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the living God, and proclaim him Lord and Savior of the world. In Christ's name and by his grace we accept our mission of witness and service to all people. We rejoice in God, maker of heaven and earth, and in the covenant of love which binds us to God and to one another. Through baptism into Christ we enter into newness of life and are made one with the whole people of God. In the communion of the Holy Spirit we are joined together in discipleship and in obedience to Christ. At the table of the Lord we celebrate with thanksgiving the saving acts and presence of Christ. Within the universal church we receive the gift of ministry and the light of scripture. In the bonds of Christian faith we yield ourselves to God that we may serve the One whose kingdom has no end. Blessing, glory, and honor be to God forever. Amen. Text Sources: Preamble to the Design for the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)

I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say

Author: Horatius Bonar, 1808-1889 Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 1,246 hymnals Topics: Affirmation of Baptism; Affirmation of Baptism Lyrics: 1 I heard the voice of Jesus say, “Come unto me and rest; lay down, O weary one, lay down your head upon my breast.” I came to Jesus as I was, so weary, worn, and sad; I found him in a resting-place, and he has made me glad. 2 I heard the voice of Jesus say, “Behold, I freely give the living water, thirsty one; stoop down and drink and live.” I came to Jesus, and I drank of that life-giving stream; my thirst was quenched, my soul revived, and now I live in him. 3 I heard the voice of Jesus say, “I am this dark world’s light; look unto me, your morn shall rise, and all your day be bright.” I looked to Jesus, and I found in him my star, my sun; and in that light of life I’ll walk till trav'ling days are done. Used With Tune: KINGSFOLD

I Know Whom I Have Believed

Author: Daniel W. Whittle Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 297 hymnals Topics: Affirmation of Faith First Line: I know not why God's wondrous grace Refrain First Line: But I know whom I have believed Lyrics: 1 I know not why God’s wondrous grace to me He hath made known, nor why, unworthy, Christ in love redeemed me for His own. Refrain: But “I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that He is able to keep that which I’ve committed unto Him against that day.” 2 I know not how this saving faith to me He did impart, nor how believing in His Word wrought peace within my heart. [Refrain] 3 I know not how the Spirit moves, convincing us of sin, revealing Jesus through the Word, creating faith in Him. [Refrain] 4 I know not when my Lord may come, at night or noonday fair, nor if I'll walk the vale with Him, or meet Him in the air. [Refrain] Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:12 Used With Tune: EL NATHAN

Glory to God (Gloria a Dios)

Author: David Fines Appears in 19 hymnals Topics: Service Music Response / Affirmation First Line: Glory to God, glory to God Scripture: Luke 2:14 Used With Tune: [Glory to God, glory to God] Text Sources: Traditional liturgical text

Great Is Thy Faithfulness

Author: Thomas O. Chisholm, 1866-1960; Honorato Reza, 1913-2000; Shirley Judd, 1932- Meter: 11.10.11.10 with refrain Appears in 198 hymnals Topics: Affirmation First Line: Great is thy faithfulness, O God my Father Refrain First Line: Great is thy faithfulness! Lyrics: 1 Great is thy faithfulness, O God my Father; there is no shadow of turning with thee; thou changest not, thy compassions, they fail not; as thou hast been thou forever wilt be. Refrain: Great is thy faithfulness! Great is thy faithfulness! Morning by morning new mercies I see: all of my blessings thy hand hath provided— great is thy faithfulness, Lord, unto me! 2 Summer and winter and springtime and harvest, sun, moon, and stars in their courses above join with all nature in manifold witness to thy great faithfulness, mercy, and love. [Refrain] 3 Pardon for sin and a peace that endureth, thy own dear presence to cheer and to guide, strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow, blessings all mine, with ten thousand beside! [Refrain] --- Spanish - 1 Oh, Dios eterno, tu misericordia ni una sombra de duda tendrá; tu compasión y bondad nunca fallan y por los siglos el mismo serás. Estribillo: ¡Oh tu fidelidad! ¡Oh tu fidelidad! Cada momento la veo en mí. Nada me falta, pues todo provees. ¡Grande, Señor, es tu fidelidad! 2 La noche oscura, el sol y la luna, las estaciones del año también, unen su canto cual fieles criaturas, porque eres bueno, por siempre eres fiel. [Estribillo] 3 Tú me perdonas, me impartes el gozo, tierno me guías por sendas de paz; eres mi fuerza, mi fe, mi reposo, y por los siglos mi Padre serás. [Estribillo] --- French - 1 Grande fidélité, ō Dieu, mon Pére. Tu ne te détournes jamais de moi et tu ne changes pas toujours tu m'aimes. Comme tu l'étais, toujours tu seras. Refrain: Grande fidélité! Grand en fidélité! Chaque matin tes bienfaits je reçois. Oui, tu m'as comblé de toute ta bonté. Grande fidélité, Dieu, envers moi. 2 Toute saison, au printemps ou en été, méme les étoiles suivent leur cours. Toute la nature atteste ta bonté et ta fidélité et ton amour. [Refrain] 3 Tu me pardonnes, ta paix tu m'accordes. En ta présence, je me réjouis. Le don du pouvoir et de l'espérance, toute ta gráce m'a toujours béni. [Refrain] Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-4 Used With Tune: FAITHFULNESS