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And Can it Be That I Should Gain

Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788 Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8 with refrain Appears in 301 hymnals Topics: Christian Commission Edification, Encouragement, Testimony Refrain First Line: Amazing love! how can it be Scripture: Romans 5:6 Used With Tune: AND CAN IT BE

Love divine, all loves excelling

Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-88 Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 1,907 hymnals Topics: Commissioning Service Lyrics: 1 Love divine, all loves excelling, joy of heaven, to earth come down, fix in us thy humble dwelling, all thy faithful mercies crown: Jesus, thou art all compassion, pure unbounded love thou art; visit us with thy salvation; enter every trembling heart. 2 Come, almighty, to deliver, let us all thy life receive; suddenly return, and never, never more thy temples leave: thee we would be always blessing, serve thee as thy hosts above, pray, and praise thee, without ceasing, glory in thy perfect love. 3 Finish then thy new creation, pure and spotless let us be, let us see thy great salvation, perfectly restored in thee: changed from glory into glory, till in heaven we take our place, till we cast our crowns before thee, lost in wonder, love and praise. Scripture: 1 John 4:7-8 Used With Tune: LOVE DIVINE

Go to the World

Author: Sylvia G. Dunstan, 1955-1993 Meter: 10.10.10 with alleluias Appears in 26 hymnals Topics: Commissioning First Line: Go to the world! Go into all the earth Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20 Used With Tune: SINE NOMINE

I Will Sing the Wondrous Story

Author: Francis H. Rowley (1854-1952); Ira David Sankey (1840-1908) Meter: 8.7.8.7 with refrain Appears in 314 hymnals Topics: Christian Commission Inviting Men to Christ Refrain First Line: Yes, I'll sing the wondrous story Scripture: Psalm 51:14 Used With Tune: THE WONDROUS STORY

Here I am, Lord

Author: Daniel L. Schutte, 1947- Appears in 67 hymnals Topics: Commissioning Service First Line: I, the Lord of sea and sky Scripture: Exodus 3:5-16 Used With Tune: HERE I AM, LORD

Lord, You Give the Great Commission

Author: Jeffery W. Rowthorn Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 44 hymnals Topics: The Church at Worship Profession of Faith, Ordination, Commissioning, Installation; Commissioning; Service Music Sending Forth/Commissioning 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 empow'r 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 fervour, draw us closer in community: with the Spirit's gifts empow'r 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 empow'r 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 empow'r 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 empow'r us for the work of ministry. Used With Tune: ABBOT'S LEIGH

Lord of All Hopefulness

Author: Jan Struther, 1901-1953 Meter: 10.11.11.12 Appears in 78 hymnals Topics: Commissioning First Line: Lord of all hopefulness, Lord of all joy Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34 Used With Tune: SLANE

Before You Now, O God

Author: Sylvia Dunstan Meter: 10.10.10.10 Appears in 1 hymnal Topics: The Church at Worship Profession of Faith, Ordination, Commissioning, Installation; Commissioning First Line: Before you now, O God, your servants stand Used With Tune: ST AGNES (LANGRAN)

You Have Anointed Me

Author: Mike Balhoff, b. 1946; Gary Daigle, b. 1957; Darryl Ducote, b. 1945 Appears in 5 hymnals Topics: Commissioning; Commissioning; Commissioning First Line: To bring glad tidings to the lowly Refrain First Line: Your Spirit, O God is upon me Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-3 Used With Tune: [To bring glad tidings to the lowly]

I Am the Light of the World

Author: Greg Hayakawa, b. 1953 Appears in 4 hymnals Topics: Commissioning; Commissioning; Commissioning First Line: "Arise," says the Lord, Have no fear within you Refrain First Line: "I am the Light of the world;" says the Lord Scripture: Matthew 5:14 Used With Tune: ["Arise," says the Lord, Have no fear within you]