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Amazing Grace

Author: John Newton, 1725-1807; Anon. Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,526 hymnals Topics: Conversion; Conversion; Conversion; Eternal Life/Heaven; Faith; Hope; Journey; Salvation; Rites of the Church Penance (Reconciliation); Rites of the Church Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults: Scrutinies (General); The Liturgical Year Lent (Sundays and Weekdays) 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: Vs. 5: A Collection of Sacred Ballads, 1790

Sing of One Who Walks Beside Us

Author: Ralph Wright, OSB, b. 1938 Appears in 2 hymnals Topics: Faith Journey Scripture: Luke 24:13-35 Used With Tune: HOLY MANNA

The Church's One Foundation

Author: Samuel J. Stone, 1839-1900 Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6 Appears in 891 hymnals Topics: Church; Eternal Life/Heaven; Faith; Journey; Pilgrim Church; Rites of the Church Dedication of a Church; Rites of the Church Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults: Rite of Election; Rites of the Church Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults: Sending of the Catechumens for Election; Saints; The Liturgical Year All Saints (November 1); Unity Lyrics: 1 The Church's one foundation Is Jesus Christ her Lord; She is his new creation By water and the word: From heav'n he came and sought her To be his holy bride; With his own blood he bought her, And for her life he died. 2 Elect from ev'ry nation, Yet one o'er all the earth, Her charter of salvation, "One Lord, one faith, one birth!" One holy Name she blesses, Partakes one holy food, And to one hope she presses With ev'ry grace endued. 3 'Mid toil and tribulation, And tumult of her war She waits the consummation Of peace forevermore; Till with the vision glorious Her longing eyes are blest, And the great Church victorious Shall be the Church at rest. 4 Yet she on earth hath union With God, the Three-in-One, And with the saints, communion With those whose rest is won. O happy ones and holy! Lord, give us grace that we Like them, the meek and lowly, On high may dwell with thee. Scripture: John 3:5 Used With Tune: AURELIA

Sing Praise for the Journey

Author: Mary Nelson Keithahn Meter: 6.5.6.5 D Appears in 2 hymnals Topics: Church Anniverssary Faith journey First Line: Let songs of thanksgiving and glad psalms of praise Lyrics: Let songs of thanksgiving and glad psalms of praiseresound through the heavens extolling God's ways,for since our faith journey began long ago,our God has been with us and helped us to grow.Give thanks for the people who, led by God's grace,had vision to gather a church in this place.Sing praise for their mission, and all they enduredto be Christ's disciples and God's living Word.Give thanks for the faithful who walk in their way,still led by a vision of mission todayto care for the homeless, the hungry and ill,the prisoner and stranger, with love and good will.Give thanks for our children and gifts that they bring,their joy in God's presence, the songs that they sing.As they learn to worship, and study, and pray,the church of tomorrow is born here today.Sing praise for the journey of faith that we share.Sing praise, and be thankful for God's love and care.Rejoice in Christ Jesus, who walks at our side,and hope in the Spirit, our Light and our Guide. Scripture: Exodus 13:21-22 Used With Tune: JOURNEY OF FAITH Text Sources: The Song Lingers On

Gather Us In

Author: Marty Haugen, b. 1950 Appears in 39 hymnals Topics: Faith Journey First Line: Here in this place, new light is streaming Scripture: Jeremiah 31:8 Used With Tune: GATHER US IN

To Abraham and Sarah

Author: Judy Fetter Appears in 7 hymnals Topics: Faith Journey First Line: To Abraham and Sarah the call of God was clear Scripture: Genesis 12 Used With Tune: ST. THEODULPH

Bless Now, O God, the Journey

Author: Sylvia Dunstan Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 6 hymnals Topics: Faith Journey Used With Tune: THORNBURY

We Walk by Faith

Author: Henry Alford, 1810-1871 Appears in 74 hymnals Topics: Faith Journey First Line: We walk by faith, and not by sight Lyrics: 1 We walk by faith, and not by sight: no gracious words we hear of him who spoke as none e’er spoke, but we believe him near. 2 We may not touch his hands and side, nor follow where he trod; yet in his promise we rejoice, and cry “My Lord and God!” 3 Help then, O Lord, our unbelief, and may our faith abound; To call on you when you are near, and seek where you are found: 4 That when our life of faith is done in realms of clearer light we may behold you as you are in full and endless sight. 5 We walk by faith, and not by sight: no gracious words we hear of him who spoke as none e’er spoke, but we believe him near. Scripture: Mark 9:24 Used With Tune: SHANTI

Faith Is a Living Power from Heaven

Author: Petrus Herbert; Catherine Winkworth Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 74 hymnals Topics: Faith; Christ--Grace and mercy of; Faith; Journey; Life in Christ; Reaffirmation of faith; Reaffirmation of faith First Line: Faith is a living power from heav'n Lyrics: 1 Faith is a living pow'r from heav'n that grasps the promise God has giv'n, a trust that can't be overthrown, fixed heartily on Christ alone. 2 Faith finds in Christ our ev'ry need to save or strengthen us indeed; we now receive the grace sent down, which makes us share his cross and crown. 3 Faith in the conscience works for peace, and bids the mourner's weeping cease; by faith the children's place we claim and give all honor to one name. 4 We thank you, then, O God of heav'n, that you to us this faith have giv'n in Jesus Christ your Son, who is our only fount and source of bliss. Scripture: Romans 5:1-5 Used With Tune: SING HEUT UND FREU DICH

Be Light For Our Eyes

Author: David Haas, b. 1957 Appears in 3 hymnals Topics: Faith Journey First Line: Your life was given: food for all people Refrain First Line: Come and be light for our eyes Used With Tune: [Your life was given: food for all people]