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Serving You

Author: Michel Guimont, b. 1950 Appears in 1 hymnal Scripture: Luke 12:37 First Line: A new command I give to you Refrain First Line: In a spirit of thankfulness Topics: Perseverance; Sacrifice Used With Tune: [A new command I give to you]

Eternity’s Beggar

Author: Vivian A. Dake Appears in 4 hymnals Scripture: Luke 12:16-21 First Line: A rich man was he, and his acres were broad Refrain First Line: Eternity’s beggar! the call he had heard Lyrics: 1 A rich man was he, and his acres were broad, And his barns he tore down to build more; “But thy soul is required, thou fool,” said his God, “Then to whom shall thy goods be restored?” Refrain: Eternity’s beggar! the call he had heard, But the warning, he turned it away; O sinner! then list to the voice of thy God, And turn to the Lord while you may. 2 He looked all aghast at the sound of that voice, As he gazed on his rich earthly store; But it melted away; he had made a sad choice, He was poverty’s slave ever more. [Refrain] 3 Out, out from his mansion he wandered away, To the depths of eternity’s night, To beg for relief, and to long for the day, Which shall gladden, no never, his sight. [Refrain] Used With Tune: [A rich man was he, and his acres were broad]

Bigger Barns

Author: Carolyn Winfrey Gillette Meter: 7.7.7.7 D Appears in 1 hymnal Scripture: Luke 12:13-21 First Line: "Bigger barns are what I need" Lyrics: “Bigger barns are what I need,” so a rich man said one day. “From my worries I’ll be free when my wealth is stored away.” “Fool!” God said, “Today you’ll die!” Will that wealth mean anything? All life’s blessings really lie in the gifts that wealth can’t bring. “Bigger barns are what we need for our money, gadgets, more!” Lord, we’re tempted to believe having wealth, we’ll be secure! Somewhere children cry for food or to have a doctor’s care. Can our bigger barns be good when poor neighbors know despair? God of love, we long to know what will make us truly blest. Jesus taught us long ago wealth won’t give us peace or rest. You are our security! Safe in you, we serve, O Lord. May we find we’re rich indeed when we’re sharing with the poor. Topics: Jesus Christ Teachings; Justice; Wealth and Possessions Used With Tune: ABERYSTWYTH

"Come, Turn to God!"

Author: James Hart Brumm, b. 1962 Meter: 9.8.9.8 D Appears in 1 hymnal Scripture: Luke 12:32-34 First Line: "Come turn to God!" Prophetic voices Topics: Holy Spirit; Hope; Preaching; Renewal Used With Tune: ABRIGO

Pull Down Your Barns, O Landlord

Author: John Core Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 1 hymnal Scripture: Luke 12:13-21 Topics: Jesus Christ Teaching of; Sin (see also Confession on Sin; Forgiveness); Society Used With Tune: ACCEPTANCE

How Firm a Foundation, Ye Saints of the Lord

Meter: 11.11.11.11 Appears in 2,131 hymnals Scripture: Luke 12:32 Lyrics: 1 How firm a foundation, ye saints of the Lord, Is laid for your faith in His excellent Word! What more can He say than to you He hath said, Who unto the Saviour for refuge have fled, Who unto the Saviour for refuge have fled? 2 "Fear not, I am with thee; O be not dismayed; For I am thy God, and will still give thee aid; I'll strengthen thee, help thee, and cause thee to stand Upheld by My righteous, omnipotent hand, Upheld by My righteous, omnipotent hand. 3 "When through the deep waters I call thee to go, The rivers of sorrow shall not overflow; For I will be with thee, thy troubles to bless, And sanctify to thee thy deepest distress, And sanctify to thee thy deepest distress. 4 "When through fiery trials thy pathway shall lie, My grace, all-sufficient, shall be thy supply; The flame shall not hurt thee; I only design Thy dross to consume, and thy gold to refine, Thy dross to consume, and thy gold to refine. 5 "E'en down to old age all My people shall prove My sovereign, eternal, unchangeable love; And then, when gray hairs shall their temples adore, Like lambs they shall still in My bosom be borne, Like lambs they shall still in My bosom be borne. 6 "The soul that on Jesus hath leaned for repose, I will not, I cannot desert to His foes; That soul, though all hell should endeavor to shake, I'll never--no never--no never forsake! I'll never--no never--no never forsake!" Amen. Topics: Way of Salvation Faith and Justification; Epiphany, Fourth Sunday; Trinity, Twenty-first Sunday Used With Tune: ADESTE FIDELES (PORTUGUESE HYMN) Text Sources: "K," in Rippon's Selection, 1787

Here on the threshold of a new beginning

Author: Timothy Dudley-Smith Meter: 11.10.11.10 D Appears in 5 hymnals Scripture: Luke 12:35 Topics: Times and Seasons; Covenant, Commitment and Dedication; Life and Unity in the Church Used With Tune: ADVENIT

Knowing you, Jesus

Author: Graham Kendrick, b. 1950 Appears in 14 hymnals Scripture: Luke 12:13-21 First Line: All I once held dear Topics: Growth in Grace and Holiness Used With Tune: [All I once held dear]

All Things Bright and Beautiful

Author: Cecil Frances Alexander (1818-1895) Meter: 7.6.7.6 with refrain Appears in 328 hymnals Scripture: Luke 12:22-34 First Line: Each radiant flower that opens Lyrics: Refrain: All things bright and beautiful, all creatures great and small, all things wise and wonderful, the Lord God made them all. 1 Each radiant flower that opens, each vibrant bird that sings, God made their glowing colours, God made their lively wings. [Refrain] 2 The cold wind in the winter, the pleasant summer sun, the ripe fruit in the garden, God made them every one. [Refrain] 3 The rocky mountain splendour, the loon's wild, haunting call, the great lakes and the prairies, the forest in the fall. [Refrain] 4 God gave us eyes to see them, and lips that we might tell how great is the Creator, who has made all things well. [Refrain] Topics: Creation; Creation; Canada Used With Tune: ALL THINGS BRIGHT

O God eternal, sovereign Lord

Author: William Fitch, 1911-1984 Meter: 8.8.8.4 Appears in 3 hymnals Scripture: Luke 12:6-7 Topics: Church Covenant People of God; God Love and Grace of; Name; Sacraments and Ordinances Baptism Used With Tune: ALMSGIVING

Amazing grace – how sweet the sound

Author: John Newton, 1725-1807 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,424 hymnals Scripture: Luke 12:32 Topics: Conversion and New Life Used With Tune: AMAZING GRACE (NEW BRITAIN)

Thank You, God, for Water, Soil, and Air

Author: Brian Wren, 1936- Meter: 9.10.10.9 Appears in 14 hymnals Scripture: Luke 12:14 First Line: Thank you God, for water, soil, and air Lyrics: 1 Thank you, God, for water, soil, and air, large gifts supporting everything that lives. Forgive our spoiling and abuse of them. Help us renew the face of the earth. 2 Thank you, God, for minerals and ores, the basis of all building, wealth, and speed. Forgive our reckless plundering and waste. Help us renew the face of the earth. 3 Thank you, God, for priceless energy, stored in each atom, gathered from the sun. Forgive our greed and carelessness of power. Help us renew the face of the earth. 4 Thank you, God, for weaving nature's life into a seamless robe, a fragile whole. Forgive our haste that tampers unaware. Help us renew the face of the earth. 5 Thank you, God, for making planet earth a home for us and ages yet unborn. Help us to share, consider, save, and store. Come and renew the face of the earth. Used With Tune: AMSTEIN

O Jesus, I Have Promised

Author: John E. Bode Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 622 hymnals Scripture: Luke 12:32 Lyrics: 1 O Jesus, I have promised To serve Thee to the end; Be Thou forever near me, My Master and my Friend: I shall not fear the battle If Thou art by my side, Nor wander from the pathway If Thou wilt be my Guide. 2 O let me feel Thee near me! The world is ever near; I see the sights that dazzle, The tempting sounds I hear; My foes are ever near me, Around me and within; But, Jesus, draw Thou nearer, And shield my soul from sin. 3 O let me hear Thee speaking In accents clear and still, Above the storms of passion, The murmurs of self-will! O speak to reassure me, To hasten or control! O speak, and make me listen, Thou Guardian of my soul! 4 O Jesus, Thou has promised To all who follow Thee That where Thou art in glory There shall Thy servant be; And, Jesus, I have promised To serve Thee to the end; O give me grace to follow, My Master and my Friend! Amen. Topics: Christ Master; Christ Presence; Christ Strength and Refuge; Commitment; Installations Pastor; Looking to Jesus; Ordination; Service; Life in Christ Dedication and Consecration Used With Tune: ANGEL'S STORY

Are We Waiting?

Author: Charles P. Jones Appears in 1 hymnal Scripture: Luke 12:35-36 First Line: Are we waiting for the coming of the Lord Refrain First Line: Lo, He comes! the day is nigh! Lyrics: 1 Are we waiting for the coming of the Lord, my brother? Are we walking in the Spirit? do we love each other? In the union of affection are we bound together? Are we trading with the talents that He gave? Refrain: Lo, He comes! the day is nigh! Look ye for Him ev'ry eye! Coming with the clouds of glory, All the earth shall see Him! Hallelujah! for the coming draweth nigh! 2 Let us trim our lamps, my brother, and abide His coming, Neither let the blessed Master find us in sin roaming, Whether coming at the midnight or at bright day-dawning, Let's be ready for the coming of the King. [Refrain] 3 We'll rejoice that He is coming, tho' we now see trouble; For the sorrows of the present there's rejoicing double; To repay our ev'ry sorrow Christ our Lord is able; Then be patient till the coming of the King. [Refrain] Topics: Second Coming Used With Tune: [Are we waiting for the coming of the Lord]

See How Great a Flame Aspires

Author: Charles Wesley Meter: 7.7.7.7 D Appears in 109 hymnals Scripture: Luke 12:49 Lyrics: 1 See how great a flame aspires, kindled by a spark of grace. Jesus’ love the nations fires, sets the kingdoms on a blaze. To bring fire on earth he came, kindled in some hearts it is; O that all might catch the flame, all partake the glorious bliss! 2 When he first the work begun, small and feeble was his day; now the Word doth swiftly run, now it wins its widening way; more and more it spreads and grows, ever mighty to prevail; sin’s strongholds it now o’erthrows, shakes the trembling gates of hell. 3 Saints of God, your Savior praise, who the door hath opened wide; he hath given the word of grace, Jesus’ word is glorified; Jesus mighty to redeem, who alone the work hath wrought; worthy is the work of him, him who spake a world from naught. 4 Saw ye not the cloud arise, little as a human hand? Now it spreads along the skies, hangs o’er all the thirsty land. Lo! the promise of a shower drops already from above; but the Lord will shortly pour all the spirit of his love. Topics: The Nature of the Church Born of the Spirit; The Nature of the Church Born of the Spirit; Biblical Narrative; Christian Year Pentecost; Jesus Christ Love of Used With Tune: ARFON (MAJOR)

You alone are my strength, my shield

Author: Martin J. Nystrom, b. 1956 Appears in 39 hymnals Scripture: Luke 12:13-21 First Line: As the deer pants for the water Topics: Covenant, Commitment and Dedication Used With Tune: AS THE DEER

Who share one living bread

Author: Graham Kendrick, b. 1950 Appears in 1 hymnal Scripture: Luke 12:32-40 First Line: As we gather, Father, seal us Topics: The Nature and Mystery of God The Holy Trinity; Holy Communion Used With Tune: [As we gather, Father, seal us]

Glorious things of thee are spoken

Author: John Newton, 1725-1807 Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 1,295 hymnals Scripture: Luke 12:33 Topics: The Communion of Saints Used With Tune: AUSTRIA

Away from Our Father's Kingdom

Author: Violet King Appears in 2 hymnals Scripture: Luke 12:32 First Line: Away from our Father’s kingdom Refrain First Line: Gather them in, oh, gather them in Lyrics: 1 Away from our Father’s kingdom, They have wandered far away, Until the gath’ring shadows Mark the evening of the day. They have heard the Savior’s message, But the whosoever will By them never has been heeded, Yet strive to gather them in. Refrain: Gather them in, oh, gather them in, Tell them the story, the story of old; Of Jesus, their Savior, their Savior and Friend, Who is the Shepherd, the Shepherd of the sheep. 2 Away from our Father’s kingdom, From the path of life divine, In the hopeless night of ruin Where no ray of light can shine. Go tell the wond’rous story Of him who saves from sin; Oh, tell of his love so precious, Implore them to enter in. [Refrain] 3 Away from our Father’s kingdom, Yet his pardon they may know, If they but come to the fountain Where the healing waters flow. They may have that sweet assurance That shall make the heart rejoice, If now they will hear the pleading Of his kind and gentle voice. [Refrain] Used With Tune: [Away from our Father's kingdom]