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Ye servants of God

Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-88 Meter: 5.5.5.5.6.5.6.5 Appears in 669 hymnals Topics: The Church of Jesus Christ Outreach of the Church - Evangelism and Mission Used With Tune: LAUDATE DOMINUM

I Love to Tell the Story

Author: A. Catherine Hankey Meter: 7.6.7.6 D with refrain Appears in 1,224 hymnals Topics: Church and Mission; Missions Lyrics: 1 I love to tell the story of unseen things above, of Jesus and his glory, of Jesus and his love. I love to tell the story because I know 'tis true; it satisfies my longings as nothing else can do. Refrain: I love to tell the story; 'twill be my theme in glory to tell the old, old story of Jesus and his love. 2 I love to tell the story; 'tis pleasant to repeat what seems, each time I tell it, more wonderfully sweet. I love to tell the story, for some have never heard the message of salvation from God's own holy Word. Refrain 3 I love to tell the story, for those who know it best seem hungering and thirsting to hear it, like the rest. And when, in scenes of glory, I sing the new, new song, 'twill be the old, old story that I have loved so long. Refrain Scripture: Psalm 66:16 Used With Tune: HANKEY

God of Grace and God of Glory

Author: Harry Emerson Fosdick 1878-1969 Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7.7 Appears in 155 hymnals Topics: Mission Lyrics: 1 God of grace and God of glory, On Thy people pour Thy pow'r; Crown Thine ancient Church's story; Bring her bud to glorious flow'r. 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 Thy Christ, assail His ways! From the fears that long have bound us Free our hearts to work and praise. Grant us wisdom, Grant us courage, For the living of these days, For the living of these days. 3 Cure Thy children's warring madness; Bend our pride to Thy control; Shame our wanton selfish gladness, Rich in things and poor in soul. Grant us wisdom, Grant us courage, Lest we miss Thy kingdom's goal, Lest we miss Thy kingdom's goal. 4 Set our feet on lofty places; Gird our lives that they may be Armored with all Christ-like graces In the fight to set men free. Grant us wisdom, Grant us courage, That we fail not man nor Thee, That we fail not man nor Thee! 5 Save us from weak resignation To the evils we deplore; Let the search for Thy salvation Be our glory evermore. Grant us wisdom, Grant us courage, Serving Thee whom we adore, Serving Thee whom we adore. Amen. Scripture: Joshua 1:9 Used With Tune: CWM RHONDDA

We all are one in mission

Author: Rusty Edwards (b. 1955) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 13 hymnals Topics: Hymns and Spiritual Songs The Church's Mission Lyrics: 1 We all are one in mission, we all are one in call, our varied gifts united by Christ, the Lord of all. A single, great commission compels us from above to plan and work together that all may know Christ’s love. 2 We all are called for service to witness in God’s name. Our ministries are diff’rent, our purpose is the same: to touch the lives of others by God’s surprising grace, so people of all nations may feel God’s warm embrace. 3 We all behold one vision, a stark reality; the steward of salvation was nailed upon a tree. Yet resurrected Justice gives rise that we may share free reconciliation and hope amid despair. 4 Now let us be united and let our song be heard. Now let us be a vessel for God’s redeeming Word. We all are one in mission, we all are one in call, Our varied gifts united by Christ, the Lord of all. Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20 Used With Tune: NYLAND

We've a Story to Tell to the Nations

Author: H. Ernest Nichol Meter: Irregular Appears in 309 hymnals Topics: The Living Church Missions and Ministry Refrain First Line: For the darkness shall turn to dawning Lyrics: 1 We've a story to tell to the nations That shall turn their hearts to the right, A story of truth and mercy, A story of peace and light, A story of peace and light. Refrain: For the darkness shall turn to dawning, And the dawning to noonday bright, And Christ's great kingdom shall come on earth - The kingdom of love and light. 2 We've a song to be sung to the nations That shall lift their hearts to the Lord, A song that shall conquer evil, And shatter the spear and sword, And shatter the spear and sword. [Refrain] 3 We've a message to give to the nations - That the Lord who reigneth above Hath sent us His Son to save us And show us that God is love, And show us that God is love. [Refrain] 4 We've a Savior to show to the nations Who the path of sorrow hath trod, That all of the world's great peoples Might come to the truth of God, Might come to the truth of God. [Refrain] Used With Tune: MESSAGE

O for a thousand tongues to sing

Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-88 Appears in 1,746 hymnals Topics: Mission/Sending Lyrics: 1 O for a thousand tongues to sing my great Redeemer's praise, the glories of our God and King, the triumphs of his grace! 2 Jesus! the name that charms our fears, that bids our sorrows cease; such music in the sinner's ears, is life, and health, and peace. 3 He breaks the power of cancelled sin, he sets the prisoner free: his blood can make the foulest clean, his blood availed for me. 4 He speaks, and listening to his voice new life the dead receive, the mournful, broken hearts rejoice, the humble poor believe. 5 Hear him, ye deaf; his praise, you dumb, your loosened tongues employ; you blind, behold your Saviour come; and leap, ye lame, for joy! 6 My gracious Master and my God, assist me to proclaim and spread through all the earth abroad the honours of your name. Scripture: Acts 3:1-19 Used With Tune: LYNGHAM

Christ for the world we sing

Author: Samuel Wolcott Appears in 412 hymnals Topics: Missions Lyrics: 1 Christ for the world we sing; The world to Christ we bring, With loving zeal; The poor, and them that mourn, The faint and overborne, Sin-sick and sorrow-worn, Whom Christ doth heal. 2 Christ for the world we sing; The world to Christ we bring, With fervent prayer; The wayward and the lost, By restless passions tossed, Redeemed at countless cost, From dark despair. 3 Christ for the world we sing; The world to Christ we bring, With one accord; With us the work to share, With us reproach to dare, With us the cross to bear, For Christ our Lord. 4 Christ for the world we sing; The world to Christ we bring, With joyful song; The new-born souls, whose days, Reclaimed from error's ways, Inspired with hope and praise, To Christ belong. Amen. Used With Tune: ITALIAN HYMN

Here I Am, Lord

Author: Daniel L. Schutte, b. 1947 Appears in 63 hymnals Topics: Mission; Missional First Line: I, the Lord of sea and sky Refrain First Line: Here I am, Lord, Is it I, Lord? Scripture: 1 Samuel 3 Used With Tune: HERE I AM, LORD

Take My Life and Let It Be

Appears in 1,213 hymnals Topics: Missions First Line: Take my life, and let it be Used With Tune: [Take my life, and let it be]

Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah (Guide-moi, Berger fidèle)

Author: Peter Williams; William Williams; Flosette du Pasquier Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 with repeat Appears in 1,833 hymnals Topics: Mission and Outreach Lyrics: 1 Guide me, O thou great Jehovah, pilgrim through this barren land; I am weak, but thou art mighty; hold me with thy powerful hand; Bread of heaven, Bread of heaven, feed me till I want no more, feed me till I want no more. 2 Open now the crystal fountain whence the healing stream doth flow; let the fire and cloudy pillar lead me all my journey through. Strong Deliverer, strong Deliverer, be thou still my strength and shield, be thou still my strength and shield. 3 When I tread the verge of Jordan, bid my anxious fears subside; death of death, and hell's destruction, land me safe on Canaan's side: songs of praises, songs of praises I will ever give to thee, I will ever give to thee. Used With Tune: CWM RHONDDA

Lord, You Give the Great Commission

Author: Jeffery W. Rowthorn Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 43 hymnals Topics: Mission Refrain First Line: with the Spirit's gifts empower us Lyrics: 1 Lord, you give the great commission: “Heal the sick and preach the word.” Lest the church neglect its mission, and the gospel go unheard, help us witness to your purpose with renewed integrity: with the Spirit’s gifts empower us for the work of ministry. 2 Lord, you call us to your service: “In my name baptize and teach.” That the world may trust your promise, life abundant meant for each, give us all new fervor, draw us closer in community: with the Spirit’s gifts empower us for the work of ministry. 3 Lord, you make the common holy: “This, my body; this, my blood.” Let us all, for earth’s true glory, daily lift life heavenward, asking that the world around us share your children’s liberty: with the Spirit’s gifts empower us for the work of ministry. 4 Lord, you show us love’s true measure: “Father, what they do, forgive.” Yet we hoard as private treasure all that you so freely give. May your care and mercy lead us to a just society: with the Spirit’s gifts empower us for the work of ministry. 5 Lord, you bless with words assuring: “I am with you to the end.” Faith and hope and love restoring, may we serve as you intend, and, amid the cares that claim us, hold in mind eternity: with the Spirit’s gifts empower us for the work of ministry. Scripture: Matthew 26:26-28 Used With Tune: ABBOT’S LEIGH

All hail the power of Jesus’ name

Author: Edward Perronet, 1726-92 Appears in 3,445 hymnals Topics: Mission/Sending Lyrics: 1 All hail the power of Jesus' name; let angels prostrate fall; bring forth the royal diadem, crown him, crown him, crown him, crown him, to crown him Lord of all. 2 Crown him, you martyrs of our God, who from his altar call; praise him whose way of pain you trod, crown him, crown him, crown him, crown him, and crown him Lord of all. 3 As heirs of lsrael's chosen race and ransomed from the fall, hail him who saves you by his grace, crown him, crown him, crown him, crown him, and crown him Lord of all. 4 Sinners, whose love cannot forget the wormwood and the gall, go spread your treasures at his feet crown him, crown him, crown him, crown him, and crown him Lord of all. 5 Let every tribe and every tongue responsive to his call, now shout in universal song, crown him, crown him, crown him, crown him, and crown him Lord of all. Scripture: Lamentations 3:19-26 Used With Tune: DIADEM

We have a gospel to proclaim

Author: Edward Joseph Burns (b. 1938) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 24 hymnals Topics: The Church's Ministry and Mission Scripture: Matthew 28 Used With Tune: FULDA

Go to the World!

Author: Sylvia G. Dunstan Meter: 10.10.10 with alleluias Appears in 25 hymnals Topics: Mission First Line: Go to the world! Go into all the earth Scripture: Psalm 30:5 Used With Tune: SINE NOMINE

Where He Leads Me

Author: E.W. Blandy Appears in 773 hymnals Topics: Missions First Line: I can hear my Saviour calling Refrain First Line: Where He leads me I will follow Lyrics: 1 I can hear my Saviour calling,I can hear my Saviour calling,I can hear my Saviour calling,"Take thy cross and follow, follow Me."Refrain:Where He leads me I will follow,Where He leads me I will follow,Where He leads me I will follow,I'll go with Him, with Him all the way.2 I'll go with Him thro' the garden,I'll go with Him thro' the garden,I'll go with Him thro' the garden,I'll go with Him, with Him all the way. [Refrain]3 I'll go with Him thro' the judgment,I'll go with Him thro' the judgment,I'll go with Him thro' the judgment,I'll go with Him, with Him all the way. [Refrain]4 He will give me grace and glory,He will give me grace and glory,He will give me grace and glory,And go with me, with me all the way. [Refrain] Used With Tune: [I can hear my Saviour calling]

Blessed Assurance, Jesus Is Mine

Author: Fanny J. Crosby Meter: 9.10.9.9 with refrain Appears in 1,069 hymnals Topics: The Church on Mission Testimony Refrain First Line: This is my story, this is my song Lyrics: 1 Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine! Oh, what a foretaste of glory divine! Heir of salvation, purchase of God, born of his Spirit, washed in His blood. Refrain: This is my story, this is my song, praising my Savior all the day long; this is my story, this is my song, praising my Savior all the day long. 2 Perfect submission, perfect delight, visions of rapture now burst on my sight; angels descending bring from above echoes of mercy, whispers of love. [Refrain] 3 Perfect submission, all is at rest, I in my Savior am happy and blest: watching and waiting, looking above, filled with His goodness, lost in His love. [Refrain] Used With Tune: ASSURANCE

In Christ There Is No East or West

Author: John Oxenham Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 332 hymnals Topics: Missions General First Line: In Christ there is no east or west (Oxenham)

Lift High the Cross

Author: George William Kitchin; Michael R. Newbolt Meter: 10.10 with refrain Appears in 95 hymnals Topics: Missions First Line: Come, Christians, follow where our Savior led Refrain First Line: Lift high the cross, the love of Christ proclaim Lyrics: Refrain: Lift high the cross, the love of Christ proclaim till all the world adore his sacred name. 1 Come, Christians, follow where our Savior led, our King victorious, Jesus Christ, our Head. Refrain 2 All newborn servants of the Crucified bear on their brows the seal of him who died. Refrain 3 From north and south, from east and west we raise in growing unison our song of praise. Refrain 4 O Lord, once lifted on the tree of pain, draw all the world to seek you once again. Refrain 5 Let every race and every language tell of him who saves our lives from death and hell. Refrain 6 Set up your throne, that earth's despair may cease beneath the shadow of its healing peace. Refrain 7 So shall our song of triumph ever be: praise to the Crucified for victory! Refrain Scripture: John 3:14 Used With Tune: CRUCIFER

Oh, the Deep, Deep Love of Jesus

Author: Samuel Trevor Francis Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 58 hymnals Topics: Mission Lyrics: 1 Oh, the deep, deep love of Jesus, vast, unmeasured, boundless, free! Rolling as a mighty ocean in its fullness over me! Underneath me, all around me, is the current of thy love– leading onward, leading homeward, to thy glorious rest above! 2 Oh, the deep, deep love of Jesus– spread his praise from shore to shore! How he loves us, ever loves us, changes never, nevermore! How he watches o'er his loved ones, died to call them all his own; how for them he's interceding, watching o'er them from the throne! 3 Oh, the deep, deep love of Jesus, love of every love the best! 'Tis an ocean vast of blessing, 'tis a haven sweet of rest! Oh, the deep, deep love of Jesus– 'tis a heaven of heavens to me; and it lifts me up to glory, for it lifts me up to thee! Scripture: Malachi 3:6 Used With Tune: EBENEZER

Lord, Whose Love Through Humble Service

Author: Albert F. Bayly Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 50 hymnals Topics: The Nature of the Church Called to God's Mission; Mission and Outreach Used With Tune: BEACH SPRING

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