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God is working his purpose out, as year succeeds to year

Author: Arthur Campbell Ainger (1841-1919) Meter: Irregular Appears in 93 hymnals Scripture: Ephesians 1:11 Lyrics: 1 God is working his purpose out as year succeeds to year: God is working his purpose out, and the time is drawing near; nearer and nearer draws the time the time that shall surely be, when the earth shall be filled with the glory of God as the waters cover the sea. 2 From farthest east to farthest west, where human feet have trod, by the voice of many messengers goes forth the voice of God: 'Give ear to me, you continents, you islands give ear to me, that earth may be filled with the glory of God, as the waters cover the sea.' 3 Let us go forth in the strength of God, with the banner of Christ unfurled, that the light of the glorious gospel of truth may shine throughout the world: let us all fight with sorrow and sin, to set their captives free, that earth may be filled with the glory of God, as the waters cover the sea. 4 All that we do can have no worth, unless God bless the deed; vainly we hope for the harvest-tide, till God gives life to the seed; yet nearer and nearer draws the time, the time that shall surely be, when the earth shall be filled with the glory of God as the waters cover the sea. Topics: The Living God Our Response to God - in times and seasons; Gospel Call; Kingdom of God; New Year; Visons and Dreams Used With Tune: BENSON

God moves in a mysterious way

Author: William Cowper, 1731-1800 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,132 hymnals Scripture: Ephesians 1:11 Lyrics: 1 God moves in a mysterious way his wonders to perform; he plants his footsteps in the sea, and rides upon the storm. 2 Deep in unfathomable mines of never-failing skill he treasures up his bright designs, and works his sovereign will. 3 Ye fearful saints, fresh courage take; the clouds ye so much dread are big with mercy, and shall break in blessings on your head. 4 Judge not the Lord by feeble sense, but trust him for his grace; behind a frowning providence he hides a smiling face. 5 His purposes will ripen fast, unfolding every hour; the bud may have a bitter taste, but sweet will be the flower. 6 Blind unbelief is sure to err, and scan his work in vain; God is his own interpreter, and he will make it plain. Topics: Proper 12 Year A; Creation Used With Tune: LONDON NEW

Gracious Spirit, Love divine

Author: John Stocker Meter: 7.7.7.7 Appears in 484 hymnals Scripture: Ephesians 1:13-14 Topics: Hymns for the Young The Holy Spirit Used With Tune: LAST HOPE

Glory Be to Jesus

Author: Edward Caswall, 1814-1878 Meter: 6.5.6.5 Appears in 209 hymnals Scripture: Ephesians 1:6-8 Lyrics: 1 Glory be to Jesus, who in bitter pains poured for me the lifeblood from his sacred veins. 2 Grace and life eternal in that blood I find; blest be his compassion, infinitely kind. 3 Blest through endless ages be the precious stream which from endless torment did the world redeem. 4 Abel's blood for vengeance pleaded to the skies, but the blood of Jesus for our pardon cries. 5 Oft as earth exulting lifts its praise on high, angel hosts rejoicing make their glad reply. 6 Lift we, then, our voices, swell the mighty flood; louder still and louder praise the precious blood! Topics: Lent Used With Tune: WEM IN LEIDENSTAGEN Text Sources: Italian, c. 18th cent., abr.

God, We Praise You

Author: St. Nicetas, ca. 335-414; Christopher Idle, b. 1938 Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 30 hymnals Scripture: Ephesians 1:19-23 First Line: God, we praise you! God we bless you! Lyrics: 1 God, we praise you! God, we bless you! God, we name you sov'reign Lord! Mighty King whom angels worship, Father, by your Church adored: All creation shows your glory, Heav'n and earth draw near your throne, Singing "Holy, holy, holy," Lord of hosts and God alone! 2 True apostles, faithful prophets, Saints who set their world ablaze, Martyrs, once unknown, unheeded, Join one growing song of praise, While your Church on earth confesses One majestic Trinity: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, God, our hope eternally. 3 Jesus Christ, the King of glory, Everlasting Son of God, Humble was your virgin mother, Hard the lonely path you trod: By your cross is sin defeated, Hell confronted face to face, Heaven opened to believers, Sinners justified by grace. 4 Christ, at God's right hand victorious, You will judge the world you made; Lord, in mercy help your servants For whose freedom you have paid: Raise us up from dust to glory, Guard us from all sin today; King enthroned above all praises, Save your people, God, we pray. Topics: Church; Kingdom/Reign of God; Morning Prayer Hymn; Praise; Rites of the Church Dedication of a Church; Saints; The Liturgical Year All Saints (November 1); The Liturgical Year Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe; The Liturgical Year Ss. Peter and Paul, Apostles (June 29); The Liturgical Year The Dedication of the Lateran Basilica (November 9); The Liturgical Year The Most Holy Trinity Used With Tune: NETTLETON

Good Christian Friends, Rejoice

Author: John M. Neale, 1818-1866 Meter: 6.6.7.7.7.8.5.5 Appears in 220 hymnals Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-12 Lyrics: 1 Good Christian friends, rejoice, With heart and soul and voice; Give ye heed to what we say: Jesus Christ is born today! Ox and ass before him bow, And he is in the manger now. Christ is born today! Christ is born today! 2 Good Christian friends, rejoice, With heart and soul and voice; Now you hear of endless bliss; Jesus Christ was born for this! He has opened heaven's door, And we are blest forevermore. Christ was born for this! Christ was born for this! 3 Good Christian friends, rejoice, With heart and soul and voice; Now ye need not fear the grave; Jesus Christ was born to save! Calls you one and calls you all, To gain his everlasting hall. Christ was born to save! Christ was born to save! Used With Tune: IN DULCI JUBILO Text Sources: Latin and German, 14th cent.

Great God, your love has called us here

Author: Brian A. Wren, b. 1936 Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8 Appears in 32 hymnals Scripture: Ephesians 1:10 Lyrics: 1 Great God, your love has called us here, as we, by love, for love were made. Your living likeness still we bear, though marred, dishonoured, disobeyed. We come, with all our heart and mind your call to hear, your love to find. 2 We come with self-inflicted pains of broken trust and chosen wrong, half-free, half-bound by inner chains, by social forces swept along, by powers and systems close confined, yet seeking hope for humankind. 3 Great God, in Christ you call our name, and then receive us as your own, not through some merit, right or claim, but by your gracious love alone. We strain to glimpse your mercy-seat and find you kneeling at our feet. 4 Then take the towel, and break the bread, and humble us, and call us friends. Suffer and serve till all are fed, and show how grandly love intends to work till all creation sings, to fill all worlds, to crown all things. 5 Great God, in Christ you set us free your life to live, your joy to share. Give us your Spirit's liberty to turn from guilt and dull despair, and offer all that faith can do, while love is making all things new. Used With Tune: RYBURN

Give thanks for life, the measure of our days

Author: Shirley Erena Murray (b. 1931) Meter: 10.10.10 wiht alleluias Appears in 13 hymnals Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-16 Lyrics: 1 Give thanks for life, the measure of our days, mortal, we pass through beauty that decays, yet sing to God our hope, our love, our praise: Alleluia, Alleluia! 2 Give thanks for those whose lives shone with a light caught from the Christ-flame, gleaming through the night, who touched the truth, who burned for what is right: Alleluia, Alleluia! 3 Give thanks for all, our living and our dead, thanks for the love by which our life is fed, a love not changed by time or death or dread: Alleluia, Alleluia! 4 Give thanks for hope, that, like the seed of grain lying in darkness, does its life retain to rise in glory, growing green again: Alleluia, Alleluia! Topics: The Church Celebrates Death and Grieving; The Church Celebrates Oneness with the Church in Heaven; Communion of Saints; Funerals general Used With Tune: SINE NOMINE

Glory Be to the Father

Appears in 999 hymnals Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14 First Line: Glory be to the Father and to the Son Lyrics: Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost, as it was in the beginning is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen, amen. Topics: Doxologies; Responses To Scripture; Short refrains Used With Tune: MEINEKE Text Sources: Gloria Patri, The Lesser Doxology, 2nd c.

God of Grace and God of Glory

Author: Harry E. Fosdick Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7.7 Appears in 155 hymnals Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23 Lyrics: 1 God of grace and God of glory, on your people pour your power; crown your ancient church's story, bring its bud to glorious flower. Grant us wisdom, grant us courage for the facing of this hour, for the facing of this hour. 2 Lo! the hosts of evil round us scorn the Christ, assail his ways! From the fears that long have bound us free our hearts to faith and praise. Grant us wisdom, grant us courage for the living of these days, for the living of these days. 3 Cure your children's warring madness; bend our pride to your control; shame our wanton, selfish gladness, rich in things and poor in soul. Grant us wisdom, grant us courage, lest we miss your kingdom's goal, lest we miss your kingdom's goal. 4 Save us from weak resignation to the evils we deplore; let the gift of your salvation be our glory evermore. Grant us wisdom, grant us courage, serving you whom we adore, serving you whom we adore. Topics: Discipleship; God's Glory; Obedience to God's Will; Perseverance; Victory; Wisdom; Elements of Worship Charge and Blessing Used With Tune: CWM RHONDDA