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God Is Here

Author: Fred Pratt Green Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 47 hymnals Topics: Service Music Greeting/Call to Worship First Line: God is here! As we you people Lyrics: 1 God is here! As we your 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 the 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

Where He Leads Me

Author: E. W. Blandy Meter: 8.8.8.9 with refrain Appears in 761 hymnals Topics: Call to the Christian Life First Line: I can hear my Savior calling Refrain First Line: Where he leads me I will follow Lyrics: 1. I can hear my Savior calling, I can hear my Savior calling, I can hear my Savior calling, "Take thy cross and follow, follow me." Refrain: Where he leads me I will follow, where he leads me I will follow, where he leads me I will follow; I'll go with him, with him all the way. 2. I'll go with him through the garden, I'll go with him through the garden, I'll go with him through the garden, I'll go with him, with him all the way. (Refrain) 3. I'll go with him through the judgment, I'll go with him through the judgment, I'll go with him through the judgment, I'll go with him, with him all the way. (Refrain) 4. He will give me grace and glory, he will give me grace and glory, he will give me grace and glory, and go with me, with me all the way. (Refrain) Scripture: Matthew 8:19 Used With Tune: NORRIS

Come, Ye Sinners, Poor and Needy

Author: Joseph Hart Meter: 8.7.8.7 with refrain Appears in 1,461 hymnals Topics: Christ Call of Refrain First Line: I will arise and go to Jesus Lyrics: 1 Come, ye sinners, poor and wretched, Weak and wounded, sick and sore; Jesus ready stands to save you, Full of pity joined with pow'r. Refrain: I will arise and go to Jesus, He will embrace me in His arms; In the arms of my dear Savior, O, there are ten thousand charms. 2 Come, ye needy, come and welcome, God's free bounty glorify; True belief and true repentance, Every grace that brings you nigh. (Refrain) 3 Let not conscience make you linger, Nor of fitness fondly dream; All the fitness He requireth Is to feel your need of Him. (Refrain) 4 Come, ye weary, heavy laden, Bruised and broken by the fall; If you tarry till you're better, You will never come at all. (Refrain) Scripture: Matthew 11:28 Used With Tune: ARISE Text Sources: Refrain source unknown

God of Love and God of Power

Author: Gerald H. Kennedy Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.7 Appears in 10 hymnals Topics: The Nature of the Church Called to God's Mission Lyrics: 1. God of love and God of power, grant us in this burning hour grace to ask these gifts of thee, daring hearts and spirits free. God of love and God of power, thou hast called us for this hour. 2. We are not the first to be banished by our fears from thee; give us courage, let us hear heaven's trumpets ringing clear. God of love and God of power, thou hast called us for this hour. 3. All our lives belong to thee, thou our final loyalty; slaves are we whene'er we share that devotion anywhere. God of love and God of power, thou hast called us for this hour. 4. God of love and God of power, make us worthy of this hour; offering lives if it's thy will, keeping free our spirits still. God of love and God of power, thou hast called us for this hour. Used With Tune: UNSER HERRSCHER

Softly and Tenderly Jesus Is Calling

Author: Will L. Thompson Meter: 11.7.11.7 with refrain Appears in 859 hymnals Topics: Call to the Christian Life Refrain First Line: Come home, come home Lyrics: 1 Softly and tenderly Jesus is calling, calling for you and for me; see, on the portals he's waiting and watching, watching for you and for me. Refrain: Come home, come home; you who are weary come home; earnestly, tenderly, Jesus is calling, calling, O sinner, come home! 2 Why should we tarry when Jesus is pleading, pleading for you and for me? Why should we linger and heed not his mercies, mercies for you and for me? [Refrain] 3 Time is now fleeting, the moments are passing, passing from you and from me; shadows are gathering, deathbeds are coming, coming for you and for me. [Refrain] 4 O for the wonderful love he has promised, promised for you and for me! Though we have sinned, he has mercy and pardon, pardon for you and for me. [Refrain] Scripture: Matthew 21:32 Used With Tune: THOMPSON

Lord, You Give the Great Commission

Author: Jeffery Rowthorn Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 43 hymnals Topics: The Nature of the Church Called to God's Mission Refrain First Line: With the Spirit's gifts empower us Lyrics: 1 Lord, you give the great commission: “Heal the sick and preach the word.” Lest the church neglect its mission, and the gospel go unheard, help us witness to your purpose with renewed integrity. With the Spirit’s gifts empower us for the work of ministry. 2 Lord, you call us to your service: “In my name baptize and teach.” That the world may trust your promise, life abundant meant for each, give us all new fervor, draw us closer in community. With the Spirit’s gifts empower us for the work of ministry. 3 Lord, you make the common holy: “This my body, this my blood.” Let us all, for earth’s true glory, daily lift life heavenward, asking that the world around us share your children’s liberty. With the Spirit’s gifts empower us for the work of ministry. 4 Lord, you show us love’s true measure: “Father, what they do, forgive.” Yet we hoard as private treasure all that you so freely give. May your care and mercy lead us to a just society. With the Spirit’s gifts empower us for the work of ministry. 5 Lord, you bless with words assuring: “I am with you to the end.” Faith and hope and love restoring, may we serve as you intend and, amid the cares that claim us, hold in mind eternity. With the Spirit’s gifts empower us for the work of ministry. Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20 Used With Tune: ABBOT'S LEIGH

Hark! The Voice of Jesus Calling

Author: Daniel March Appears in 503 hymnals Topics: Jesus' Call First Line: Hark, the voice of Jesus calling Lyrics: 1 Hark! The voice of Jesus calling, "Who will go and work today? Fields are white, the harvest waiting, Who will bear the sheaves away?" Earnestly the Master calleth, Rich reward he offers free; Who will answer, gladly saying, "Here am I, O Lord, send me." 2 If you cannot cross the ocean, And far mission lands explore, You can find the needy nearer, You can help them at your door; If you cannot give your thousands, You can serve with willing might; And whate'er you do for Jesus, Will be precious in his sight. 3 Let none hear you idly saying, "There is nothing I can do," While the souls of men are dying, And the Master calls for you, Take the task he gives you gladly; Let his work your pleasure be; Answer quickly when he calleth, "Here I am, O Lord, send me." Used With Tune: [Hark, the voice of Jesus calling]

Take My Life, and Let It Be

Author: Frances Ridley Havergal (1836-1879) Meter: 7.7.7.7 Appears in 1,194 hymnals Topics: Call and Vocation Lyrics: 1 Take my life, and let it be consecrated, Lord, to thee; take my moments and my days, let them flow in ceaseless praise. 2 Take my hands, and let them move at the impulse of thy love; take my feet, and let them be swift and purposeful for thee. 3 Take my lips, and let them be filled with messages from thee; take my intellect, and use every power as thou shalt choose. 4 Take my will, and make it thine; it shall be no longer mine; take my heart, it is thine own; it shall be thy royal throne. 5 Take my love, my Lord, I pour at thy feet its treasure store.; take myself, and I will be ever, only, all for thee. Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8 Used With Tune: MOZART