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There Is a Balm in Gilead

Meter: 7.6.7.6 with refrain Appears in 113 hymnals Topics: Rites of the Church Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults: Penitential Rite (Scrutiny – 2nd Sunday in Lent) First Line: Sometimes I feel discouraged Lyrics: Refrain: There is a balm in Gilead to make the wounded whole, there is a balm in Gilead to heal the sin-sick soul. 1 Sometimes I feel discouraged, And think my work’s in vain, But then the Holy Spirit Revives my soul again. [Refrain] 2 If you cannot preach like Peter, If you cannot pray like Paul, You can tell the love of Jesus, And say, “He died for all.” [Refrain] 3 Don’t ever feel discouraged, For Jesus is your friend; And if you lack for knowledge He’ll not refuse to lend. [Refrain] Scripture: Jeremiah 8:22 Used With Tune: BALM IN GILEAD Text Sources: Spiritual

Jesus, Lead the Way

Author: Nicholas L. von Zinzendorf, 1700-1760; Jane Borthwick, 1813-1897 Meter: 5.5.8.8.5.5 Appears in 289 hymnals Topics: Christian Initiation of Adults Lyrics: 1 Jesus, lead the way Through our life's long day, When at times the way is cheerless, Help us follow, calm and fearless; Guide us by your hand To the promised land. 2 Jesus, be our light, In the midst of night, Let not faithless fear o'ertake us, Let not faith and hope forsake us; May we feel you near As we worship here. 3 When in deepest grief, Strengthen our belief. When temptations come alluring, Make us patient and enduring; Lord we week your grace In this holy place. 4 Jesus, still lead on, 'Til our rest be won: If you lead us through rough places, Grant us your redeeming graces. When our course is o'er, Open heaven's door. Scripture: Mark 10:32 Used With Tune: ROCHELLE

In Christ There Is No East or West

Author: John Oxenham, 1852-1941 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 339 hymnals Topics: Rites of the Church Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults: Enrollemnt of Names Lyrics: 1 In Christ there is no east or west, In him no south or north; But one great fam'ly bound by love Throughout the whole wide earth. 2 In him shall true hearts ev'rywhere Their high communion find; His service is the golden cord Close binding humankind. 3 Join hands, disciples in the faith, Whate'er your race may be! Who serve each other in Christ's love Are surely kin to me. 4 In Christ now meet both east and west, In him meet south and north; All Christly souls are one in him, Throughout the whole wide earth. Scripture: Psalm 107:2-3 Used With Tune: McKEE

Amazing Grace

Author: John Newton, 1725-1807 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,485 hymnals Topics: Rites of the Church Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults: Scrutinies (General) First Line: Amazing grace! How sweet the sound Lyrics: 1 Amazing grace! How sweet the sound That saved a wretch like me! I once was lost, but now am found, Was blind but now I see. 2 'Twas grace that taught my heart to fear, And grace my fears relieved; How precious did that grace appear The hour I first believed! 3 The Lord has promised good to me, His word my hope secures; He will my shield and portion be As long as life endures. 4 Through many dangers, toils, and snares I have already come; 'Tis grace has brought me safe thus far, And grace will lead me home. 5 When we've been there ten thousand years, Bright shining as the sun, We've no less days to sing God's praise Than when we'd first begun. Scripture: 1 Chronicles 17:16-17 Used With Tune: NEW BRITAIN Text Sources: Verse 5: anon., fr. A Collection of Sacred Ballads, 1790

O Breathe on Me, O Breath of God

Author: Edwin Hatch, 1835-1889 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 350 hymnals Topics: Rites of the Church Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults: Second Scrutiny (4th Sunday of Lent) Lyrics: 1 O breathe on me, O Breath of God, Fill me with life anew, That I may love the things you love, And do what you would do. 2 O breathe on me, O Breath of God, Until my heart is pure; Until my will is one with yours, To do and to endure. 3 O breathe on me, O Breath of God, My will to yours incline, Until this selfish part of me Glows with your fire divine. 4 O breathe on me, O Breath of God, So shall I never die, But live with you the perfect life For all eternity. Scripture: Genesis 2:7 Used With Tune: ST. COLUMBA

Psalm 23: The Lord Is My Shepherd (El Señor Es Me Pastor)

Appears in 17 hymnals Topics: Rites of the Church Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults: Second Scrutiny (4th Sunday of Lent) First Line: El Señor es mi pastor (The LORD is my shepherd) Refrain First Line: El Señor es mi pastor Scripture: Psalm 23 Used With Tune: [El Señor es mi pastor]

Agua de Vida (Water of Life)

Author: Jaime Cortez, b. 1963 Appears in 3 hymnals Topics: Rites of the Church Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults: Rites of Initiation, Baptism First Line: Vengan reciban el agua de paz Scripture: Daniel 3:27 Used With Tune: [Vengan reciban el agua de paz]

I Know That My Redeemer Lives

Author: Scott Soper, b. 1961 Appears in 4 hymnals Topics: Rites of the Church Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults: Third Scrutiny (5th Sunday of Lent); Rites of the Church Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults: General Use Scripture: 1 Chronicles 16:31 Used With Tune: [I know that my Redeemer lives]

We Will Rise Again

Author: David Haas, b. 1957 Appears in 4 hymnals Topics: Rites of the Church Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults: Third Scrutiny (5th Sunday of Lent) First Line: Like a shepherd I will feed you Refrain First Line: We will run and not grow weary Scripture: Isaiah 40:11 Used With Tune: [Like a shepherd I will feed you]

Come and Journey with A Savior

Author: Herbert O'Driscoll Appears in 4 hymnals Topics: Sacraments/Rites Christian Initiation of Adults Refrain First Line: Come and journey, come and journey Used With Tune: BEACH SPRING