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LEISURE TIME

Meter: 6.6.8.6 D Appears in 2 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: John F. Wilson Tune Key: C Major Incipit: 17664 32222 35117 Used With Text: Lord of All Leisure Time

Author: Bryan Jeffery Leech Meter: 6.6.8.6 D Appears in 2 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Lord of all leisure time, we set a time apart within the rhythm of each week to cultivate the heart; for you have said, "Be still, and in my presence find the ecstasy of worshiping with soul and strength and mind." 2 Lord of all leisure time, we give this time to you, that we may choose relaxing ways our spirits to renew, for in your providence you order us to rest. Teach us to balance work with play that we may live unstressed. 3 Lord of all leisure time, be Lord of all we do. May tasteless and unholy things not lure our hearts from you. O give us sense to choose delights that lead to joy, for you have clearly marked as sin all pleasures that destroy. 4 Lord of all leisure time, of all that's true and good, who formed the best within your world that we may be renewed; help us to draw from you, as from a parent's hand, a new supply of freshening grace for this the day you've planned. Topics: God in Society Work and Leisure; Leisure; Pleasure; Stress; Labor; Leisure; Pleasure; Stress; Worship Scripture: Mark 6:31 Used With Tune: LEISURE TIME

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Lord of All Leisure Time

Author: Bryan Jeffery Leech Hymnal: The Worshiping Church #398 (1990) Meter: 6.6.8.6 D Lyrics: 1 Lord of all leisure time, we set a time apart within the rhythm of each week to cultivate the heart; for you have said, "Be still, and in my presence find the ecstasy of worshiping with soul and strength and mind." 2 Lord of all leisure time, we give this time to you, that we may choose relaxing ways our spirits to renew, for in your providence you order us to rest. Teach us to balance work with play that we may live unstressed. 3 Lord of all leisure time, be Lord of all we do. May tasteless and unholy things not lure our hearts from you. O give us sense to choose delights that lead to joy, for you have clearly marked as sin all pleasures that destroy. 4 Lord of all leisure time, of all that's true and good, who formed the best within your world that we may be renewed; help us to draw from you, as from a parent's hand, a new supply of freshening grace for this the day you've planned. Topics: God in Society Work and Leisure; Leisure; Pleasure; Stress; Labor; Leisure; Pleasure; Stress; Worship Scripture: Mark 6:31 Languages: English Tune Title: LEISURE TIME

Lord of All Leisure Time

Author: Bryan Jeffery Leech, 1931- Hymnal: Hymns for a Pilgrim People #297 (2007) Meter: 6.6.8.6 D Lyrics: 1 Lord of all leisure time, We set a time apart Within the rhythm of each week To cultivate the heart; For You have said, "Be still, And in my presence find The ecstasy of worshiping With soul and strength and mind." 2 Lord of all leisure time, We give this time to You, That we may choose relaxing ways Our spirits to renew, For in Your providence You order us to rest. Teach us to balance work with play That we may live unstressed. 3 Lord of all leisure time, Be Lord of all we do. May tasteless and unholy things Not lure our hearts from You. O give us sense to choose Delights that lead to joy, For You have clearly marked as sin All pleasures that destroy. 4 Lord of all leisure time, Of all that's true and good, Who formed the best within Your world That we may be renewed; Help us to draw from You, As from a parent's hand, A new supply of fresh'ning grace For this the day You've planned. Topics: Prayer / Petition Scripture: Mark 6:31 Languages: English Tune Title: LEISURE TIME

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Bryan Jeffery Leech

1931 - 2015 Author of "Lord of All Leisure Time" in The Worshiping Church Bryan Jeffrey Leech was born in Middlesex, England in 1931. He came to the United States in 1955 and studied at Barrington College and North Park Seminary. He was ordained in 1961 and served in the Covenant Church. He composed more than 500 songs. Dianne Shapiro