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O Bread of Life from Heaven

Author: Hugh T. Henry, 1862-1946; Philip Schaff, 1819-1893 Meter: 7.7.6.7.7.8 Appears in 43 hymnals Topics: Expanded Images for God; Expanded Images for God Lyrics: 1 O bread of life from heaven, O food to pilgrims given, O manna from above: feed with the blessed sweetness of your divine completeness the souls that want and need your love. 2 O fount of grace redeeming, O river ever streaming from Jesus' wounded side: come now, your love bestowing on thirsting souls, and flowing till all are fully satisfied. 3 We love you, Jesus, tender, in all your hidden splendor within these means of grace. Oh, let the veil be riven, and our clear eye in heaven behold your glory face to face. Used With Tune: O WELT, ICH MUSS DICH LASSEN Text Sources: Latin hymn, c. 1661

Baptized in Water

Author: Micahel Saward, b. 1932 Meter: 5.5.8 D Appears in 49 hymnals Topics: Expanded Images for God; Expanded Images for God 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 the spirit, we are God's children; joyfully now God's praise we sing. Used With Tune: BUNESSAN

O Word of God Incarnate

Author: William W. How, 1823-1897 Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 493 hymnals Topics: Expanded Images for God; Expanded Images for God Lyrics: 1 O Word of God incarnate, O Wisdom from on high, O Truth unchanged, unchanging, O Light of our dark sky: we praise you for the radiance that from the hallowed page, a lantern to our footsteps, shines on from age to age. 2 The church from you, dear Master, received the gift divine; and still that light is lifted o'er all the earth to shine. It is the chart and compass that, all life's voyage through, mid mists and rocks and quicksands still guides, O Christ, to you. 3 Oh, make your church, dear Savior, a lamp of burnished gold to bear before the nations your true light, as of old; oh, teach your wand'ring pilgrims by this their path to trace, till, clouds and darkness ended, they see you face to face. Used With Tune: MUNICH

Jesus, Savior, Pilot Me

Author: Edward Hopper, 1818-1888 Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.7 Appears in 1,224 hymnals Topics: Expanded Images for God; Expanded Images for God Lyrics: 1 Jesus, Savior, pilot me over life's tempestuous sea; unknown waves before me roll, hiding rock and treach'rous shoal; chart and compass come from thee. Jesus, Savior, pilot me. 2 As a mother stills her child, thou canst hush the ocean wild; boist'rous waves obey thy will When thou say'st to them: "Be still." Wondrous sov'reign of the sea, Jesus, Savior, pilot me. 3 When at last I near the shore, and the fearful breakers roar twixt me and the peaceful rest, then, while leaning on thy breast, may I hear thee say to me: "Fear not, I will pilot thee." Used With Tune: PILOT

Now Rest beneath Night's Shadow

Author: Paul Gerhardt, 1607-1676 Meter: 7.7.6.7.7.8 Appears in 17 hymnals Topics: Expanded Images for God; Expanded Images for God Lyrics: 1 Now rest beneath night's shadow the woodland, field and meadow -- the world in slumber lies. But you, my heart, awaking and prayer and music making: Let praise to your creator rise. 2 Lord Jesus, since you love me, now spread your wings above me and shield me from alarm. Though evil would assail me, your mercy will not fail me; I rest in your protecting arm. 3 My loved ones, rest securely, for God this night will surely from peril guard your heads. Sweet slumber may God send you; the angel hosts attend you and through the night watch o'er your beds. Used With Tune: O WELT, ICH MUSS DICH LASSEN Text Sources: Tr. composite

Wash, O God, Our Sons and Daughters

Author: Ruth Duck, b. 1947 Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 19 hymnals Topics: Expanded Images for God; Expanded Images for God Used With Tune: BEACH SPRING

You, Lord, Are Both Lamb and Shepherd

Author: Sylvia G. Dunstan, 1955-1993 Appears in 26 hymnals Topics: Expanded Images for God Used With Tune: PICARDY

O Holy Spirit, Root of Life

Author: Jean Janzen, b. 1933; Hidegard of Bingen, 1098-1179 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 10 hymnals Topics: Expanded Images for God; Expanded Images for God Used With Tune: PUER NOBIS

Like the Murmur of the Dove's Song

Author: Carl P. Daw Jr., b. 1944 Meter: 8.7.8.7.6 Appears in 38 hymnals Topics: Expanded Images for God; Expanded Images for God Lyrics: 1 Like the murmur of the dove's song, like the challenge of her flight, like the vigor of the wind's rush, like the new flame's eager might: come, Holy Spirit, come. 2 To the members of Christ's body, to the branches of the vine, to the church in faith assembled, to our midst as gift and sign: come, Holy Spirit, come. 3 With the healing of division, with the ceaseless voice of prayer, with the pow'r to love and witness, with the peace beyond compare: come, Holy Spirit, come. Used With Tune: BRIDEGROOM

We Sing to You, O God

Author: Gracia Grindal, b. 1943 Meter: 6.6.12.8.8 Appears in 7 hymnals Topics: Expanded Images for God; Expanded Images for God Used With Tune: LOVE UNKNOWN