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Sometimes a Light Surprises

Author: William Cowper Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 407 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Sometimes a light surprises the Christian while he sings; it is the Lord, who rises eith healing in his wings; when comforts are declining, he grants the soul again a season of clear shining to cheer it after rain. 2 In holy contemplation we sweetly then pursue the theme of God's salvation, and find it ever new; set free from present sorrow we cheerfully can say, e'en let the unknown morrow bring with it what it may. 3 It can bring with it nothing but he will bear us through; who gives the lilies clothing will clothe his people too; beneath the spreading heavens no creature but is fed; Aad he who feeds the ravens will give his children bread. 4 Though vine nor fig tree neither their wonted fruit should bear, though all the field should wither, nor flocks nor herds be there, yet God the same abiding, his praise shall tune my voice, for while in him confiding I cannot but rejoice. Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:4 Used With Tune: OFFERTORIUM

My Lord, I did not choose you

Author: J. Conder (1789-1855) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 77 hymnals Lyrics: 1 My Lord, I did not choose you for that could never be; my heart would still refuse you had you not chosen me: you took the sin that stained me, you cleansed me, made me new, for you, Lord, had ordained me that I should live in you. 2 Unless your grace had called me and taught my opening mind, the world would have enthralled me, to heavenly glories blind: my heart knows none above you; for you I long, I thirst, and know that, if I love you, Lord, you have loved me first. Topics: God, Saviour Growing, Teaching, Serving; The Election of God's People Abraham; Epiphany 2, Revelation The First Disciples; Christ the Friend of Sinners Scripture: John 15:16 Used With Tune: OFFERTORIUM

We pray thee, heavenly Father

Author: Vincent Stuckey Stratton Coles (1845-1929) Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6 Appears in 22 hymnals Lyrics: 1 We pray thee, heavenly Father, to hear us in thy love, and pour upon thy children the unction from above; that so in love abiding, from all defilement free, we may in pureness offer our Eucharist to thee. 2 Be thou our guide and helper, O Jesus Christ, we pray; so may we well approach thee, if thou wilt be the Way: thou, very Truth, hast promised to help us in our strife, food of the weary pilgrim, eternal source of Life. 3 And thou, creator Spirit, look on us, we are thine; renew in us thy graces, upon our darkness shine; that, with thy benediction upon our souls outpoured, we may receive in gladness the body of the Lord. 4 O Trinity of Persons, O Unity most high, on thee alone relying thy servants would draw nigh: unworthy in our weakness, on thee our hope is stayed, and blessed by thy forgiveness we will not be afraid. Topics: Blessing; Church Year Trinity; Guidance; Holy Communion; Holy Spirit Invocation of; Jesus Names and images for; Pilgrimage; Prayer; Renewal; Unity Scripture: Matthew 26:27-28 Used With Tune: OFFERTORIUM

We hail thy presence glorious

Author: Richard Parsons, 1882-1948 Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6 Appears in 8 hymnals Topics: Sacraments and Other Rites Holy Communion Used With Tune: OFFERTORIUM

When Jesus came to Jordan

Author: F. Pratt Green, 1903-2000 Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6 Appears in 22 hymnals Lyrics: 1 When Jesus came to Jordan to be baptized by John, he did not come for pardon, but as his Father's Son. He came to share repentance with all who mourn their sins, to speak the vital sentence with which good news begins. 2 He came to share temptation, our utmost woe and loss; for us and our salvation to die upon the cross. So when the Dove descended on him, the Son of Man, the hidden years had ended, the age of grace began. 3 Come, Holy Spirit, aid us to keep the vows we make, this very day invade us, and every bondage break. Come, give our lives direction, the gift we covet most: to share the resurrection that leads to Pentecost. Topics: Baptism of Jesus; Advent II Year A; Advent II Year B; Baptism of Christ Year A; Baptism of Christ Year B; Baptism of Christ Year C Scripture: Mark 1:14-15 Used With Tune: OFFERTORIUM

O Father, We Would Thank Thee

Author: Ada R. Greenaway Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 3 hymnals Lyrics: 1. O Father, we would thank Thee For all Thy love has given, Our present joy of sonship, Our future joy in Heaven; The life which sin had blighted So wondrously restored By our mysterious union With Jesus Christ our Lord. 2. Rich gifts of life and gladness— A new and heav’nly birth, Baptismal waters flowing To cleanse the sons of earth; The strength in which to follow The steps that Jesus trod; And love beyond all knowledge Which calls us sons of God. 3. O mercy all abundant Bestowed on us today! O hope of future glory Which fadeth not away! By God’s great love begotten To living hope and sure, May we at Christ’s appearing Be pure as He is pure. 4. For all Thy gifts, O Father, Our hymns of praise arise— The love which calls us children, The hope which purifies; The grace by which we offer A service glad and free; The earnest of perfection, Of fuller life with Thee. Used With Tune: OFFERTORIUM Text Sources: Hymns Ancient and Modern, 1904

O God, to Us Show Mercy

Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6 Appears in 38 hymnals Lyrics: 1 O God, to us show mercy and bless us in your grace, and cause to shine upon us the brightness of your face, so that your way most holy on earth may soon be known, and unto every people your saving grace be shown. 2 Let all the peoples praise you, let all the nations sing; in every land let praises and songs of gladness ring; for you will judge the peoples in truth and righteousness, and on the earth all nations will your just rule confess. 3 Let all the peoples praise you, let all the nations sing. Then earth in rich abundance to us her fruit will bring. The LORD our God will bless us, our God will blessing send, and all the earth will fear him to its remotest end. Topics: King, God/Christ as; New Year - Old Year; Close of Worship; Harvest; King, God/Christ as; Nation; New Year - Old Year; Thanksgiving & Gratitude Scripture: Psalm 67 Used With Tune: OFFERTORIUM Text Sources: Psalter, 1887, alt.

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