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Lift High the Cross

Author: George William Kitchin; Michael Robert Newbolt Hymnal: UMH #159 (1989) Meter: 10.10 with refrain First Line: Come, Christians follow this triumphant sign 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 this triumphant sign. The hosts of God in unity combine. [Refrain] 2 Each newborn servant of the Crucified bears on the brow the seal of him who died. [Refrain] 3 O Lord, once lifted on the glorious tree, as thou hast promised, draw the world to thee. [Refrain] 4 So shall our song of triumph ever be: Praise to the Crucified for victory! [Refrain] Topics: The Grace of Jesus Christ In Praise of Christ; Christian Year Easter; Christian Year Christ the King; Jesus Christ; Jesus Christ Cross; Jesus Christ Name of; Music and Singing; Opening Hymns; Peace, World; Processionals; Testimony and Witness; Triumph; Zeal Languages: English Tune Title: CRUCIFER

Let Us Break Bread Together

Hymnal: UMH #618 (1989) Meter: 10.10 with refrain First Line: Let us break bread together on our knees Lyrics: 1 Let us break bread together on our knees, (on our knees) let us break bread together on our knees. (on our knees) When I fall on my knees with my face to the rising sun, O Lord, have mercy on me. (on me) 2 Let us drink wine together on our knees, (on our knees) let us drink wine together on our knees. (on our knees) When I fall on my knees with my face to the rising sun, O Lord, have mercy on me. (on me) 3 Let us praise God together on our knees, (on our knees) let us praise God together on our knees. (on our knees) When I fall on my knees with my face to the rising sun, O Lord, have mercy on me. (on me) 4 Let us praise God together on our knees, (on our knees) let us praise God together on our knees, (on our knees) When I fall on my knees with my face to the rising sun, O Lord, have mercy if you please. (if you please) Topics: The Sacraments and Rites of the Church Eucharist (Holy Communion or The Lord's Supper); Holy Communion Scripture: Acts 2:42 Languages: English Tune Title: LET US BREAK BREAD

When in Our Music God Is Glorified

Author: Fred Pratt Green Hymnal: UMH #68 (1989) Meter: 10.10.10 with alleluias Lyrics: 1 When in our music God is glorified, and adoration leaves no room for pride, it is as though the whole creation cried Alleluia! 2 How often, making music, we have found a new dimension in the world of sound, as worship moved us to a more profound Alleluia! 3 So has the church in liturgy and song, in faith and love, through centuries of wrong, borne witness to the truth in every tongue, Alleluia! 4 And did not Jesus sing a psalm that night when utmost evil strove against the light? Then let us sing, for whom he won the fight: Alleluia! 5 Let every instrument be tuned for praise! Let all rejoice who have a voice to raise! And may God give us faith to sing always Alleluia! Topics: Church Anniversaries; The Glory of the Triune God Praise and Thanksgiving; Particular Times of Worship Closing of Worship; Adoration and Praise; Church Anniversaries; Music and Singing Scripture: Mark 14:26 Languages: English Tune Title: ENGELBERG

When in Our Music God Is Glorified

Author: Fred Pratt Green Hymnal: UMH #68b (1989) Meter: 10.10.10 with alleluias Lyrics: 1 When in our music God is glorified, and adoration leaves no room for pride, it is as though the whole creation cried Alleluia! 2 How often, making music, we have found a new dimension in the world of sound, as worship moved us to a more profound Alleluia! 3 So has the church in liturgy and song, in faith and love, through centuries of wrong, borne witness to the truth in every tongue, Alleluia! 4 And did not Jesus sing a psalm that night when utmost evil strove against the light? Then let us sing, for whom he won the fight: Alleluia! 5 Let every instrument be tuned for praise! Let all rejoice who have a voice to raise! And may God give us faith to sing always Alleluia! Topics: Church Anniversaries Scripture: Mark 14:26 Languages: English Tune Title: SINE NOMINE

All Praise to Thee, for Thou, O King Divine

Author: F. Bland Tucker Hymnal: UMH #166 (1989) Meter: 10.10.10 with alleluias First Line: All praise to thee, for thou O King divine Refrain First Line: Alleluia! Alleluia! Topics: Canticles, Metrical Paraphrase of; The Grace of Jesus Christ In Praise of Christ; Canticles, Metrical Paraphrase of; Christian Perfection; Christian Year Passion/Palm Sunday; Christian Year Christ the King; Funerals and Memorial Services; Jesus Christ; Jesus Christ Lordship; Jesus Christ Love of; Jesus Christ Name of; Salvation Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11 Languages: English Tune Title: SINE NOMINE

All Praise to Thee, for Thou, O King Divine

Author: F. Bland Tucker Hymnal: UMH #166b (1989) Meter: 10.10.10 with alleluias First Line: All praise to thee, for thou O King divine Refrain First Line: Alleluia! Alleluia! Topics: Canticles, Metrical Paraphrase of Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11 Languages: English Tune Title: ENGELBERG

We Know That Christ Is Raised

Author: John Brownlow Geyer Hymnal: UMH #610 (1989) Meter: 10.10.10 with alleluias First Line: We know that Christ is raised and dies no more Topics: The Sacraments and Rites of the Church Baptism, Confirmation, Reaffirmation; New Creation; Salvation Scripture: Romans 6:3-11 Languages: English Tune Title: ENGELBERG

For All the Saints

Author: William W. How Hymnal: UMH #711 (1989) Meter: 10.10.10 with alleluias First Line: For all the saints who from their labors rest Refrain First Line: Alleluia, Alleluia Lyrics: 1. For all the saints, who from their labors rest, who thee by faith before the world confessed, thy name, O Jesus, be forever blest. Refrain: Alleluia, Alleluia! 2. Thou wast their rock, their fortress, and their might; thou, Lord, their captain in the well-fought fight; thou, in the darkness drear, their one true light. [Refrain] 3. O may thy soldiers, faithful, true, and bold, fight as the saints who nobly fought of old, and win with them the victor's crown of gold. [Refrain] 4. O blest communion, fellowship divine! We feebly struggle, they in glory shine; yet all are one in thee, for all are thine. [Refrain] 5. And when the strife is fierce, the warfare long, steals on the ear the distant triumph song, and hearts are brave again, and arms are strong. [Refrain] 6. From earth's wide bounds, from ocean's farthest coast, through gates of pearl streams in the countless host, singing to Father, Son, and Holy Ghost: (Refrain) Topics: New Heaven and a New Earth Communion of the Saints; The Sacraments and Rites of the Church Funeral and Memorial Service; New Heaven and a New Earth Communion of the Saints; Adoration and Praise; Christian Year All Saints Day; Eternal Life; Funerals and Memorial Services; Processionals; Service Music Doxology; Triumph Scripture: Hebrews 12:1 Languages: English Tune Title: SINE NOMINE

Go Forth for God

Author: John R. Peacey Hymnal: UMH #670 (1989) Meter: 10.10.10.10.10 First Line: Go forth for God, go to the world in peace Topics: Particular Times of Worship Closing of Worship; Closing Hymns; Discipleship and Service; Mission and Outreach Languages: English Tune Title: GENEVA 124

How Like a Gentle Spirit

Author: C. Eric Lincoln Hymnal: UMH #115 (1989) Meter: 10.10.10.10 First Line: How like a gentle spirit deep within Topics: The Glory of the Triune God God's Nature; The Glory of the Triune God God's Nature; Adoration and Praise; Confession; Courage; Testimony and Witness Languages: English Tune Title: SURSUM CORDA

Tell Out, My Soul

Author: Timothy Dudley-Smith Hymnal: UMH #200 (1989) Meter: 10.10.10.10 First Line: Tell out, my soul, the greatness of the Lord Lyrics: 1 Tell out, my soul, the greatness of the Lord! Unnumbered blessings give my spirit voice; tender to me the promise of God's word; in God my Savior shall my heart rejoice. 2 Tell out, my soul, the greatness of God's name! Make known God's might, who wondrous deeds has done; God's mercy sure, from age to age the same; God's holy name, the Lord, the mighty One. 3 Tell out, my soul, the greatness of God's might! Powers and dominions lay their glory by; proud hearts and stubborn wills are put to flight, the hungry fed, the humble lifted high. 4 Tell out, my soul, the glories of God's word! Firm is the promise and God's mercy sure. Tell out, my soul, the greatness of the Lord to children’s children and forevermore! Topics: Canticles, Metrical Paraphrase of; The Glory of the Triune God Providence; Christ's Gracious Life Promised Coming; Particular Times of Worship Evening; Adoration and Praise; Canticles, Metrical Paraphrase of; Christian Year Advent; Evening Prayer; Freedom and Liberation; Jesus Christ; Joy Scripture: Luke 1:46-54 Languages: English Tune Title: WOODLANDS

Spirit of God, Descend upon My Heart

Author: George Croly Hymnal: UMH #500 (1989) Meter: 10.10.10.10 Lyrics: 1. Spirit of God, descend upon my heart; wean it from earth; through all its pulses move; stoop to my weakness, mighty as thou art, and make me love thee as I ought to love. 2. I ask no dream, no prophet ecstasies, no sudden rending of the veil of clay, no angel visitant, no opening skies; but take the dimness of my soul away. 3. Hast thou not bid me love thee, God and King? All, all thine own, soul, heart and strength and mind. I see thy cross; there teach my heart to cling. O let me seek thee, and O let me find! 4. Teach me to feel that thou art always nigh; teach me the struggles of the soul to bear. To check the rising doubt, the rebel sigh, teach me the patience of unanswered prayer. 5. Teach me to love thee as thine angels love, one holy passion filling all my frame; the kindling of the heaven-descended Dove, my heart an altar, and thy love the flame. Topics: Sanctifiying and Perfecting Grace Prayer, Trust, Hope; Aspiration and Resolve; Christian Year Pentecost; Faith; Holy Spirit; Hope; Prayer Scripture: Galatians 5:25 Languages: English Tune Title: MORECAMBE

Filled with the Spirit's Power

Author: John R. Peacey Hymnal: UMH #537 (1989) Meter: 10.10.10.10 First Line: Filled with the Spirit's power, with one accord Lyrics: 1 Filled with the Spirit's power, with one accord the infant church confessed its risen Lord. O Holy Spirit, in the church today no less your power of fellowship display. 2 Now with the mind of Christ set us on fire, that unity may be our great desire. Give joy and peace; give faith to hear your call, and readiness in each to work for all. 3 Widen our love, good Spirit, to embrace in your strong care all those of every race. Like wind and fire with life among us move, till we are known as Christ's, and Christians prove. Topics: The Nature of the Church Born of the Spirit; The Nature of the Church Born of the Spirit; Christian Year Pentecost; Church Ecumenism; Closing Hymns; Discipleship and Service; Holy Spirit; Testimony and Witness Scripture: Acts 2 Languages: English Tune Title: SHELDONIAN

Heralds of Christ

Author: Laura S. Copenhaver Hymnal: UMH #567 (1989) Meter: 10.10.10.10 First Line: Heralds of Christ, who bear the King's commands Lyrics: 1. Heralds of Christ, who bear the King's commands, immortal tidings in your mortal hands, pass on and carry swift the news you bring; make straight, make straight the highway of the King. 2. Through desert ways, dark fen, and deep morass, through jungles, sluggish seas, and mountain pass, build now the road, and falter not, nor stay; prepare across the earth the King's highway. 3. Lord, give us faith and strength the road to build, to see the promise of the day fulfilled, when war shall be no more, and strife shall cease upon the highway of the Prince of Peace. Topics: The Nature of the Church Called to God's Mission; Mission and Outreach; Peace, World; Testimony and Witness Languages: English Tune Title: NATIONAL HYMN

Here, O My Lord, I See Thee

Author: Horatius Bonar Hymnal: UMH #623 (1989) Meter: 10.10.10.10 First Line: Here, O my Lord, I see thee face to face Lyrics: 1. Here, O my Lord, I see thee face to face; here would I touch and handle things unseen; here grasp with firmer hand eternal grace, and all my weariness upon thee lean. 2. This is the hour of banquet and of song; this is the heavenly table spread for me; here let me feast, and feasting, still prolong the hallowed hour of fellowship with thee. 3. Here would I feed upon the bread of God, here drink with thee the royal wine of heaven; here would I lay aside each earthly load, here taste afresh the calm of sin forgiven. 4. Too soon we rise; the symbols disappear; the feast, though not the love, is past and gone. The bread and wine remove; but thou art here, nearer than ever, still my shield and sun. 5. Feast after feast thus comes and passes by; yet, passing, points to the glad feast above, giving sweet foretaste of the festal joy, the Lamb's great bridal feast of bliss and love. Topics: The Sacraments and Rites of the Church Eucharist (Holy Communion or The Lord's Supper); Closing Hymns; Holy Communion; Opening Hymns; Service Music Following Communion Scripture: Revelation 19:6-9 Languages: English Tune Title: PENITENTIA

Savior, Again to Thy Dear Name

Author: John Ellerton Hymnal: UMH #663 (1989) Meter: 10.10.10.10 First Line: Savior, again to thy dear name we raise Lyrics: 1. Savior, again to thy dear name we raise with one accord our parting hymn of praise; guard thou the lips from sin, the hearts from shame, that in this house have called upon thy name. 2. Grant us thy peace upon our homeward way; with thee began, with thee shall end the day. From harm and danger keep thy children free, for dark and light are both alike to thee. 3. Grant us thy peace throughout our earthly life; peace to thy church from error and from strife; peace to our land, the fruit of truth and love; peace in each heart, thy Spirit from above; 4. Thy peace in life, the balm of every pain; thy peace in death, the hope to rise again; then, when thy voice shall bid our conflict cease, call us, O Lord, to thine eternal peace. Topics: Particular Times of Worship Closing of Worship; Calmness and Serenity; Closing Hymns; Eternal Life; Evening Prayer; Jesus Christ Name of Languages: English Tune Title: ELLERS

God of the Ages

Author: Daniel C. Roberts Hymnal: UMH #698 (1989) Meter: 10.10.10.10 First Line: God of the ages, whose almighty hand Lyrics: 1. God of the ages, whose almighty hand leads forth in beauty all the starry band of shining worlds in splendor through the skies, our grateful songs before thy throne arise. 2. Thy love divine hath led us in the past; in this free land with thee our lot is cast; be thou our ruler, guardian, guide, and stay, thy Word our law, thy paths our chosen way. 3. From war's alarms, from deadly pestilence, be thy strong arm our ever sure defense; thy true religion in our hearts increase; thy bounteous goodness nourish us in peace. 4. Refresh thy people on their toilsome way; lead us from night to never-ending day; fill all our lives with love and grace divine, and glory, laud, and praise be ever thine. Topics: Christian Year New Year; Church Anniversaries; Particular Times of Worship Special Days; Christian Year New Year; Church Anniversaries; Nation Languages: English Tune Title: NATIONAL HYMN

Abide with Me

Author: Henry F. Lyte Hymnal: UMH #700 (1989) Meter: 10.10.10.10 First Line: Abide with me; fast falls the eventide Lyrics: 1. Abide with me; fast falls the eventide; the darkness deepens; Lord, with me abide. When other helpers fail and comforts flee, Help of the helpless, O abide with me. 2. Swift to its close ebbs out life's little day; earth's joys grow dim; its glories pass away; change and decay in all around I see; O Thou who changest not, abide with me. 3. I need thy presence every passing hour. What but thy grace can foil the tempter's power? Who, like thyself, my guide and stay can be? Through cloud and sunshine, Lord, abide with me. 4. I fear no foe, with thee at hand to bless; ills have no weight, and tears no bitterness. Where is death's sting? Where, grave, thy victory? I triumph still, if thou abide with me. 5. Hold thou thy cross before my closing eyes; shine through the gloom and point me to the skies. Heaven's morning breaks, and earth's vain shadows flee; in life, in death, O Lord, abide with me. Topics: Particular Times of Worship Evening; New Heaven and a New Earth Death and Eternal Life; Assurance; Calmness and Serenity; Comfort; Eternal Life; Evening Prayer; Funerals and Memorial Services; Grief; Jesus Christ Cross; Jesus Christ Presence Scripture: Luke 24:29 Languages: English Tune Title: EVENTIDE

O What Their Joy and Their Glory Must Be

Author: Peter Abelard; John Mason Neale Hymnal: UMH #727 (1989) Meter: 10.10.10.10 Lyrics: 1. O what their joy and their glory must be, those endless sabbaths the blessed ones see; crown for the valiant, to weary ones rest; God shall be all, and in all ever blest. 2. Truly, "Jerusalem" name we that shore, city of peace that brings joy evermore; wish and fulfillment are not severed there, nor do things prayed for come short of the prayer. 3. There, where no troubles distraction can bring, we the sweet anthems of Zion shall sing; while for thy grace, Lord, their voices of praise thy blessed people eternally raise. 4. Now, in the meanwhile, with hearts raised on high, we for that country must yearn and must sigh; seeking Jerusalem, dear native land, through our long exile on Babylon's strand. 5. Low before him with our praises we fall, of whom, and in whom, and through whom are all; of whom, the Father; and in whom, the Son, through whom, the Spirit, with them ever One. Topics: New Heaven and a New Earth The Completion of Creation (The City of God); Adoration and Praise; Funerals and Memorial Services; Heaven; Kingdom of God; Triumph Languages: English Tune Title: O QUANTA QUALIA

Filled With Excitement

Author: Rubén Ruiz Avila; Gertude C. Suppe Hymnal: UMH #279 (1989) Meter: 10.10.10.11 with refrain First Line: Filled with excitement, all the happy throng (Mantos y palmas esparciendo) Refrain First Line: From every corner a thousand voices sing (Mientras mil voces resuenan por doquier) Topics: Christ's Gracious Life Passion and Death; Children's Choir Selections; Christian Year Lent; Christian Year Passion/Palm Sunday; Christian Year Holy Week; Jesus Christ; Opening Hymns; Responses, Antiphonal Languages: English; Spanish Tune Title: HOSANNA

I Sought the Lord

Author: Anon. Hymnal: UMH #341 (1989) Meter: 10.10.10.6 First Line: I sought the Lord, and afterward I knew Lyrics: 1. I sought the Lord, and afterward I knew he moved my soul to seek him, seeking me. It was not I that found, O Savior true; no, I was found of thee. 2. Thou didst reach forth thy hand and mine enfold; I walked and sank not on the storm-vexed sea. 'Twas not so much that I on thee took hold, as thou, dear Lord, on me. 3. I find, I walk, I love, but oh, the whole of love is but my answer, Lord, to thee! For thou wert long beforehand with my soul; always thou lovedst me. Topics: Prevenient Grace Invitation; Call to the Christian Life; Christian Experience; Jesus Christ Love For; Jesus Christ Love of Languages: English Tune Title: PEACE

O Worship the King

Author: Robert Grant Hymnal: UMH #73 (1989) Meter: 10.10.11.11 First Line: O worship the King, all glorious above Lyrics: 1. O worship the King, all glorious above, O gratefully sing God's power and God's love; our Shield and Defender, the Ancient of Days, pavilioned in splendor, and girded with praise. 2. O tell of God's might, O sing of God's grace, whose robe is the light, whose canopy space, whose chariots of wrath the deep thunderclouds form, and dark is God's path on the wings of the storm. 3. The earth with its store of wonders untold, Almighty, thy power hath founded of old; hath stablished it fast by a changeless decree, and round it hath cast, like a mantle, the sea. 4. Thy bountiful care, what tongue can recite? It breathes in the air, it shines in the light; it streams from the hills, it descends to the plain, and sweetly distills in the dew and the rain. 5. Frail children of dust, and feeble as frail, in thee do we trust, nor find thee to fail; thy mercies how tender, how firm to the end, our Maker, Defender, Redeemer, and Friend. Topics: The Glory of the Triune God Praise and Thanksgiving; Adoration and Praise; Opening Hymns; Processionals; Providence; Testimony and Witness; Trust Scripture: Psalm 104 Languages: English Tune Title: LYONS

Ye Servants of God

Author: Charles Wesley Hymnal: UMH #181 (1989) Meter: 10.10.11.11 First Line: Ye servants of God, your Master proclaim Lyrics: 1. Ye servants of God, your Master proclaim, and publish abroad his wonderful name; the name all-victorious of Jesus extol, his kingdom is glorious and rules over all. 2. God ruleth on high, almighty to save, and still he is nigh, his presence we have; the great congregation his triumph shall sing, ascribing salvation to Jesus, our King. 3. "Salvation to God, who sits on the throne!" Let all cry aloud and honor the Son; the praises of Jesus the angels proclaim, fall down on their faces and worship the Lamb. 4. Then let us adore and give him his right, all glory and power, all wisdom and might; all honor and blessing with angels above, and thanks never ceasing and infinite love. Topics: The Grace of Jesus Christ In Praise of Christ; Particular Times of Worship Special Days; Christian Year Christ the King; Closing Hymns; Gratitude; Jesus Christ; Jesus Christ Name of; Salvation; Testimony and Witness Scripture: Revelation 7:9-12 Languages: English Tune Title: HANOVER

We Meet You, O Christ

Author: Fred Kaan Hymnal: UMH #257 (1989) Meter: 10.10.11.11 First Line: We meet you, O Christ, in many a guise Lyrics: 1 We meet you, O Christ, in many a guise; your image we see in simple and wise. You live in a palace, exist in a shack; we see you, the gardener, a tree on your back. 2 In millions alive, away and abroad; involved in our life you live down the road. Imprisoned in systems, you long to be free; we see you, Lord Jesus, still bearing your tree. 3 We hear you, O man, in agony cry; for freedom you march, in riots you die. Your face in the papers we read and we see. The tree must be planted by human decree. 4 You choose to be made at one with the earth; the dark of the grave prepares for your birth. Your death is your rising, creative your word; the tree springs to life and our hope is restored. Topics: Christ's Gracious Life Life and Teaching; Christian Year Easter; Freedom and Liberation; Hope; Jesus Christ; Jesus Christ Example; Jesus Christ Presence Languages: English Tune Title: STANLEY BEACH

We Utter Our Cry

Author: Fred Kaan Hymnal: UMH #439 (1989) Meter: 10.10.11.11 First Line: We utter our cry: that peace may prevail Lyrics: 1 We utter our cry: that peace may prevail, that earth will survive, and faith must not fail. We pray with our life for the world in our care, for people diminished by doubt and despair. 2 We cry from the fright of our daily scene for strength to say "No" to all that is mean: designs bearing chaos, extinction of life, all energy wasted on weapons of death. 3 We lift up our hearts for children unborn; give wisdom, O God, that we may hand on, replenished and tended, this good planet Earth, preserving the future and wonder of birth. 4 Creator of life, come, share out, we pray, your Spirit on earth, revealing the Way to leaders conferring round tables for peace, that they may from bias and guile be released. 5 Come with us, Lord; love, in protest and march, and help us to fire with passion your church, to match all our statements and lofty resolve with being, unresting, in action involved. 6 Whatever the ill or pressure we face, Lord, hearten and heal, give insight and grace to think and make peace with each heartbeat and breath, choose Christ before Caesar and life before death! Topics: Sanctifiying and Perfecting Grace Social Holiness; Peace, World Languages: English Tune Title: PADERBORN

Because Thou Hast Said

Author: Charles Wesley Hymnal: UMH #635 (1989) Meter: 10.10.11.11 First Line: Because thou hast said "Do this for my sake," Lyrics: 1. Because thou hast said: "Do this for my sake," the mystical bread we gladly partake; we thirst for the Spirit that flows from above, and long to inherit thy fullness of love. 2. 'Tis here we look up and grasp at thy mind, 'tis here that we hope thine image to find; the means of bestowing thy gifts we embrace; but all things are owing to Jesus' grace. Topics: The Sacraments and Rites of the Church Eucharist (Holy Communion or The Lord's Supper); Church Ecumenism; Grace; Holy Communion; Jesus Christ Example; Weddings Languages: English Tune Title: PADERBORN

Rejoice in God's Saints

Author: Fred Pratt Green Hymnal: UMH #708 (1989) Meter: 10.10.11.11 First Line: Rejoice in God's saints, today and all days Lyrics: 1 Rejoice in God's saints, today and all days; a world without saints forgets how to praise. Their faith in acquiring the habit of prayer, their depth of adoring, Lord, help us to share. 2 Some march with events to turn them God's way; some need to withdraw, the better to pray. Some carry the gospel through fire and through flood; our world is their parish; their purpose is God. 3 Rejoice in those saints, unpraised and unknown, who bear someone's cross or shoulder their own. They shame our complaining, our comforts, our cares; what patience in caring, what courage, is theirs! 4 Rejoice in God's saints, today and all days; a world without saints forgets how to praise. In loving, in living, they prove it is true: the way of self-giving, Lord, leads us to you. Topics: New Heaven and a New Earth Communion of the Saints; New Heaven and a New Earth Communion of the Saints; Christian Year All Saints Day; Closing Hymns; Discipleship and Service; Social Concerns Languages: English Tune Title: HANOVER

Be Thou My Vision

Author: Mary E. Byrne; Eleanor H. Hull Hymnal: UMH #451 (1989) Meter: 10.10.9.10 First Line: Be thou my vision, O Lord of my heart Topics: Sanctifiying and Perfecting Grace Prayer, Trust, Hope; Aspiration and Resolve; Funerals and Memorial Services; Guidance; Hope; Integrity; Jesus Christ Presence Languages: English Tune Title: SLANE

Come, Let Us Eat

Author: Billema Kwillia; Margaret D. Miller; Gilbert E. Doan Hymnal: UMH #625 (1989) Meter: 10.10 First Line: Come, let us eat, for now the feast is spread Topics: The Sacraments and Rites of the Church Eucharist (Holy Communion or The Lord's Supper); Holy Communion; Jesus Christ Presence; Service Music Greeting/Call to Worship; Service Music Following Communion; Service Music Sending Forth; Testimony and Witness Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:7-8 Languages: English Tune Title: A VA DE

Christ Is the World's Light

Author: Fred Pratt Green Hymnal: UMH #188 (1989) Meter: 10.11.11.6 First Line: Christ is the world's light, Christ and none other Lyrics: 1 Christ is the world's light, Christ and none other; born in our darkness, he became our brother. If we have seen him, we have seen the Father: Glory to God on high! 2 Christ is the world's peace, Christ and none other; no one can serve him and despise another. Who else unites us, one in God the Father? Glory to God on high! 3 Christ is the world's life, Christ and none other; sold once for silver, murdered here, our brother; he, who redeems us, reigns with God the Father: Glory to God on high! 4 Give God the glory, God and none other; give God the glory, Spirit, Son, and Father; give God the glory, God with us, my brother: Glory to God on high! Topics: Christian Year Epiphany; The Grace of Jesus Christ In Praise of Christ; Christian Year Epiphany; Christian Year Ascension; Christian Year Christ the King; Glory; Jesus Christ; Jesus Christ Incarnation; Light; Peace, World; Redemption; Responses, Antiphonal; Service Music Doxology Languages: English Tune Title: CHRISTE SANCTORUM

Victory Hymn

Author: Anon.; Katherine R. Rohrbough; I-to Loh Hymnal: UMH #478 (1989) Meter: 10.5.10.5.11.11 with refrain First Line: Tere saha mukh ham hain ate (We come before thee, O Great and Holy) Refrain First Line: Jaya ho aho Topics: Sanctifiying and Perfecting Grace Prayer, Trust, Hope; Particular Times of Worship Opening of Worship; Adoration and Praise; Children's Choir Selections; Confession; Courage; Hope; Social Concerns Languages: English; Hindi Tune Title: VICTORY HYMN

I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light

Author: Kathleen Thomerson Hymnal: UMH #206 (1989) Meter: 10.7.10.8 with refrain Refrain First Line: In him there is no darkness at all Topics: Christ's Gracious Life Promised Coming; Christian Year Advent; Commitment; Jesus Christ; Light Scripture: Romans 13:14 Languages: English Tune Title: HOUSTON

I Am Thine, O Lord

Author: Fanny J. Crosby Hymnal: UMH #419 (1989) Meter: 10.7.20.7 with refrain First Line: I am thine, O Lord, I have heard thy voice Refrain First Line: Draw me nearer, nearer, blessed Lord Lyrics: 1. I am thine, O Lord, I have heard thy voice, and it told thy love to me; but I long to rise in the arms of faith and be closer drawn to thee. Refrain: Draw me nearer, nearer, blessed Lord, to the cross where thou hast died. Draw me nearer, nearer, nearer, blessed Lord, to thy precious, bleeding side. 2. Consecrate me now to thy service, Lord, by the power of grace divine; let my soul look up with a steadfast hope, and my will be lost in thine. (Refrain) 3. O the pure delight of a single hour that before thy throne I spend, when I kneel in prayer, and with thee, my God, I commune as friend with friend! (Refrain) 4. There are depths of love that I cannot know till I cross the narrow sea; there are heights of joy that I may not reach till I rest in peace with thee. (Refrain) Topics: Sanctifiying and Perfecting Grace Personal Holiness; Calmness and Serenity; Discipleship and Service; Heaven; Hope Scripture: Hebrews 10:22 Languages: English Tune Title: I AM THINE

Swing Low, Sweet Chariot

Hymnal: UMH #703 (1989) Meter: 10.8.10.8 with refrain First Line: I looked over Jordan, and what did I see Lyrics: Refrain: Swing low, sweet chariot, coming for to carry me home; swing low, sweet chariot, coming for to carry me home. 1 I looked over Jordan, and what did I see, coming for to carry me home? A band of angels coming after me, coming for to carry me home. (Refrain) 2 If you get there before I do, coming for to carry me home; tell all my friends I'm coming too, coming for to carry me home. (Refrain) 3 I'm sometimes up, I'm sometimes down, coming for to carry me home; but still my soul feels heavenly bound, coming for to carry me home. (Refrain) 4 The brightest day that I can say, coming for to carry me home; when Jesus washed my sins away, coming for to carry me home. (Refrain) Topics: The Sacraments and Rites of the Church Funeral and Memorial Service; New Heaven and a New Earth Death and Eternal Life; Eternal Life; Heaven; Jesus Christ Atonement Scripture: 2 Kings 2:11 Languages: English Tune Title: SWING LOW

We've a Story to Tell to the Nations

Author: H. Ernest Nichol Hymnal: UMH #569 (1989) Meter: 10.8.8.7 with refrain 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) Topics: Sanctifiying and Perfecting Grace Social Holiness; The Nature of the Church Called to God's Mission; Kingdom of God; Mission and Outreach; Testimony and Witness Languages: English Tune Title: MESSAGE

You Are the Seed

Author: Cesareo Gabaraín; Raquel Gutiérrez-Achon; Skinner Chávez-Melo Hymnal: UMH #583 (1989) Meter: 10.9.10.8 with refrain First Line: Sois la semilla gue ha de crecer (You are the seed that will grow a new sprout) Refrain First Line: Id, amigos, por el mundo (Go, my friends, go to the world) Topics: The Nature of the Church Called to God's Mission; Closing Hymns; Discipleship and Service; Mission and Outreach; Testimony and Witness Languages: English; Spanish Tune Title: ID Y ENSEÑAD

Leaning on the Everlasting Arms

Author: Elisha A. Hoffman Hymnal: UMH #133 (1989) Meter: 10.9.10.9 with refrain First Line: What a fellowship, what a joy divine Refrain First Line: Leaning, leaning, safe and secure from all alarms Lyrics: 1. What a fellowship, what a joy divine, leaning on the everlasting arms; what a blessedness, what a peace is mine, leaning on the everlasting arms. Refrain: Leaning, leaning, safe and secure from all alarms; leaning, leaning, leaning on the everlasting arms. 2. O how sweet to walk in this pilgrim way, leaning on the everlasting arms; O how bright the path grows from day to day, leaning on the everlasting arms. (Refrain) 3. What have I to dread, what have I to fear, leaning on the everlasting arms? I have blessed peace with my Lord so near, leaning on the everlasting arms. (Refrain) Topics: The Glory of the Triune God Providence; Adoration and Praise; Comfort; Grief; Jesus Christ Presence; Pilgrimage; Providence; Trust Scripture: Deuteronomy 33:27 Languages: English Tune Title: SHOWALTER

Nothing Between

Author: Charles Albert Tindley Hymnal: UMH #373 (1989) Meter: 10.9.11.9 with refrain First Line: Nothing between my soul and my Savior Refrain First Line: Nothing between my soul and my Savior Lyrics: 1. Nothing between my soul and my Savior, naught of this world's delusive dream; I have renounced all sinful pleasure; Jesus is mine, there's nothing between. Refrain: Nothing between my soul and my Savior, so that his blessed face may be seen; nothing preventing the least of his favor; keep the way clear! let nothing between. 2. Nothing between, like worldly pleasure; habits of life, though harmless they seem, must not my heart from him ever sever; he is my all, there's nothing between. (Refrain) 3. Nothing between, like pride or station; self or friends shall not intervene; though it may cost me much tribulation, I am resolved, there's nothing between. (Refrain) 4. Nothing between, e'en many hard trials, though the whole world against me convene; watching with prayer and much self denial, I'll triumph at last, there's nothing between. (Refrain) Topics: Justifying Grace Assurance; Sanctifiying and Perfecting Grace Personal Holiness; Aspiration and Resolve; Assurance; Christian Perfection; Comfort Languages: English Tune Title: NOTHING BETWEEN

Sing We Now of Christmas

Hymnal: UMH #237 (1989) Meter: 11.10.10.11 First Line: Sing we now of Christmas, Noel sing we here Refrain First Line: Sing we Noel, the King is born, Noel Lyrics: 1 Sing we now of Christmas, Noel, sing we here! Hear our grateful praises to the babe so dear. Refrain: Sing we Noel, the King is born, Noel! Sing we now of Christmas, sing we now Noel! 2 Angels called to shepherds, "Leave your flocks at rest, journey forth to Bethlehem, find the child so blest." (Refrain) 3 In Bethlehem they found him; Joseph and Mary mild, seated by the manger, watching the holy child. (Refrain) 4 From the eastern country came the kings afar, bearing gifts to Bethlehem, guided by a star. (Refrain) 5 Gold and myrrh they took there, gifts of greatest price; there was never a stable so like paradise. (Refrain) Topics: Christ's Gracious Life Birth and Baptism; Christian Year Christmas; Christian Year Epiphany; Christ's Gracious Life Birth and Baptism; Christian Year Christmas; Christian Year Epiphany; Eternal Life; Jesus Christ Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12 Languages: English Tune Title: FRENCH CAROL

Now the Green Blade Riseth

Author: J. M. C. Crum Hymnal: UMH #311 (1989) Meter: 11.10.10.11 First Line: Now the green blade riseth, from the buried grain Refrain First Line: Love is come again, like wheat that springeth green Topics: Christ's Gracious Life Resurrection and Exaltation; Sanctifiying and Perfecting Grace Rebirth and the New Creation; New Heaven and a New Earth Death and Eternal Life; Christian Year Easter; Christian Year Ascension; Grief; Jesus Christ; Love Languages: English Tune Title: FRENCH CAROL

Christ Loves the Church

Author: Brian Wren Hymnal: UMH #590 (1989) Meter: 11.10.10.11 First Line: Christ loves the church, with grace beyond all measure Lyrics: 1 Christ loves the church, with grace beyond all measure. We bear his name, for all the world to see. He will not let us go or let us be, but chooses earthen vessels for his treasure. 2 Christ bears the church, corrupted or conforming, obsessed with trifles, blessing greed and war. His love outwits us, spinning gold from straw, through saints and prophets, praying and reforming. 3 Christ feeds the church, and fills us with a vision, through praise and preaching, wine and broken bread, of sharing people, doing what they've said, who win the world's respect, or opposition. 4 Christ needs the church, to live and tell his story, to praise his love and marvel at his trust, till, bathed in light, awakened from the dust, we walk with God, alive in grace and glory. Topics: Church Anniversaries; The Nature of the Church Called to God's Mission; Church Anniversaries; Closing Hymns; Jesus Christ Example; Mission and Outreach; Testimony and Witness Languages: English Tune Title: HIGH STREET

Your Love, O God

Author: Anders Frostenson; Fred Kaan Hymnal: UMH #120 (1989) Meter: 11.10.11.10 with refrain First Line: Your love, O God, is broad like beach and meadow Refrain First Line: Your love, O God, is broad like beach and meadow Lyrics: 1 Your love, O God, is broad like beach and meadow, wide as the wind, and our eternal home. You leave us free to seek you or reject you, you give us room to answer "yes" or "no." Refrain: Your love, O God, is broad like beach and meadow, wide as the wind, and our eternal home. 2 We long for freedom where our truest being is given hope and courage to unfold. We seek in freedom space and scope for dreaming, and look for ground where trees and plants can grow. [Refrain] 3 But there are walls that keep us all divided; we fence each other in with hate and war. Fear is the bricks and mortar of our prison, our pride of self, the prison coat we wear. [Refrain] 4 O judge us, Lord, and in your judgment free us, and set our feet in freedom's open space; take us as far as your compassion wanders among the children of the human race. [Refrain] Topics: The Glory of the Triune God God's Nature; The Glory of the Triune God God's Nature; Adoration and Praise Languages: English Tune Title: GUDS KÄRLEK

Great Is Thy Faithfulness

Author: Thomas O. Chisholm Hymnal: UMH #140 (1989) Meter: 11.10.11.10 with refrain First Line: Great is thy faithfulness, O God my Father Lyrics: 1 Great is thy faithfulness, O God my Father; there is no shadow of turning with thee; thou changest not, thy compassions, they fail not; as thou hast been, thou forever wilt be. Refrain: Great is thy faithfulness! Great is thy faithfulness! Morning by morning new mercies I see; all I have needed thy hand hath provided; great is thy faithfulness, Lord, unto me! 2 Summer and winter and springtime and harvest, sun, moon, and stars in their courses above join with all nature in manifold witness to thy great faithfulness, mercy, and love. Refrain 3 Pardon for sin and a peace that endureth, thine own dear presence to cheer and to guide; strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow, blessings all mine, with ten thousand beside! Refrain Topics: The Glory of the Triune God Providence; Adoration and Praise; Calmness and Serenity; Forgiveness; Mercy; Providence Scripture: Lamentations 3:22-23 Languages: English Tune Title: FAITHFULNESS

O Zion, Haste

Author: Mary A. Thomson Hymnal: UMH #573 (1989) Meter: 11.10.11.10 with refrain First Line: O Zion, haste, thy mission high fulfilling Refrain First Line: Publish glad tidings, tidings of peace Lyrics: 1. O Zion, haste, thy mission high fulfilling, to tell to all the world that God is light, that he who made all nations is not willing one soul should perish, lost in shades of night. Refrain: Publish glad tidings, tidings of peace; tidings of Jesus, redemption and release. 2. Behold how many thousands still are lying bound in the darksome prisonhouse of sin, with none to tell them of the Savior's dying, or of the life he died for them to win. (Refrain) 3. Proclaim to every people, tongue, and nation that God, in whom they live and move, is love; tell how he stooped to save his lost creation, and died on earth that we might live above. (Refrain) 4. Give of thine own to bear the message glorious; give of thy wealth to speed them on their way; pour out thy soul for them in prayer victorious; O Zion, haste to bring the brighter day. (Refrain) Topics: The Nature of the Church Called to God's Mission; Particular Times of Worship Closing of Worship; Mission and Outreach; Testimony and Witness Languages: English Tune Title: TIDINGS

Your Love, O God

Author: Fred Kaan; Anders Frostenson Hymnal: UMH #120b (1989) Meter: 11.10.11.10.11.10 First Line: Your love, O God, is broad like beach and meadow Refrain First Line: Your love, O God, is broad like beach and meadow Lyrics: 1 Your love, O God, is broad like beach and meadow, wide as the wind, and our eternal home. You leave us free to seek you or reject you, you give us room to answer "yes" or "no." Refrain: Your love, O God, is broad like beach and meadow, wide as the wind, and our eternal home. 2 We long for freedom where our truest being is given hope and courage to unfold. We seek in freedom space and scope for dreaming, and look for ground where trees and plants can grow. [Refrain] 3 But there are walls that keep us all divided; we fence each other in with hate and war. Fear is the bricks and mortar of our prison, our pride of self, the prison coat we wear. [Refrain] 4 O judge us, Lord, and in your judgment free us, and set our feet in freedom's open space; take us as far as your compassion wanders among the children of the human race. [Refrain] Topics: The Glory of the Triune God God's Nature Languages: English Tune Title: FINLANDIA

This Is My Song

Author: Lloyd Stone; Georgia Harkness Hymnal: UMH #437 (1989) Meter: 11.10.11.10.11.10 First Line: This is my song, O God of all the nations Topics: Sanctifiying and Perfecting Grace Social Holiness; Particular Times of Worship Special Days; Nation; Peace, World; Prayer Languages: English Tune Title: FINLANDIA

Be Still, My Soul

Author: Katharina von Schlegel; Jane Borthwick Hymnal: UMH #534 (1989) Meter: 11.10.11.10.11.10 First Line: Be still, my soul: the Lord is on your side Lyrics: 1 Be still, my soul: the Lord is on your side. Bear patiently the cross of grief or pain; leave to your God to order and provide; in every change God faithful will remain. Be still, my soul: your best, your heavenly friend through thorny ways leads to a joyful end. 2 Be still, my soul: your God will undertake to guide the future, as in ages past. Your hope, your confidence let nothing shake; all now mysterious shall be bright at last. Be still, my soul: the waves and winds still know the Christ who ruled them while he dwelt below. 3 Be still, my soul: the hour is hastening on when we shall be forever with the Lord, when disappointment, grief, and fear are gone, sorrow forgot, love’s purest joys restored. Be still, my soul: when change and tears are past, all safe and blessed we shall meet at last. Topics: Sanctifiying and Perfecting Grace Strength in Triublation; Calmness and Serenity; Comfort; Courage; Eternal Life; Faith; Funerals and Memorial Services; Trust Scripture: Psalm 46:10 Languages: English Tune Title: FINLANDIA

Hope of the World

Author: Georgia Harkness Hymnal: UMH #178 (1989) Meter: 11.10.11.10 First Line: Hope of the world, thou Christ of great compassion Lyrics: 1 Hope of the world, thou Christ of great compassion, speak to our fearful hearts by conflict rent. Save us, thy people, from consuming passion, who by our own false hopes and aims are spent. 2 Hope of the world, God's gift from highest heaven, bringing to hungry souls the bread of life, still let thy spirit unto us be given, to heal earth's wounds and end all bitter strife. 3 Hope of the world, afoot on dusty highways, showing to wandering souls the path of light, walk thou beside us lest the tempting byways lure us away from thee to endless night. 4 Hope of the world, who by thy cross didst save us from death and dark despair, from sin and guilt, we render back the love thy mercy gave us; take thou our lives, and use them as thou wilt. 5 Hope of the world, O Christ o'er death victorious, who by this sign didst conquer grief and pain, we would be faithful to thy gospel glorious; thou art our Lord! Thou dost forever reign. Topics: The Grace of Jesus Christ In Praise of Christ; The Book of the Church : Holy Scripture; Discipleship and Service; Guidance; Hope; Jesus Christ; Jesus Christ Example; Jesus Christ Lordship; Peace, World Languages: English Tune Title: VICAR

We Would See Jesus

Author: J. Edgar Park Hymnal: UMH #256 (1989) Meter: 11.10.11.10 First Line: We would see Jesus; lo! his star is shining Lyrics: 1. We would see Jesus; lo! his star is shining above the stable while the angels sing; there in a manger on the hay reclining; haste, let us lay our gifts before the King. 2. We would see Jesus, Mary's son most holy, light of the village life from day to day; shining revealed through every task most lowly, the Christ of God, the life, the truth, the way. 3. We would see Jesus, on the mountain teaching, with all the listening people gathered round; while birds and flowers and sky above are preaching the blessedness which simple trust has found. 4. We would see Jesus, in his work of healing, at eventide before the sun was set; divine and human, in his deep revealing of God made flesh, in loving service met. 5. We would see Jesus, in the early morning, still as of old he calleth, "Follow me!" Let us arise, all meaner service scorning; Lord, we are thine, we give ourselves to thee. Topics: Christian Year Epiphany; Christ's Gracious Life Life and Teaching; Call to the Christian Life; Christian Year Epiphany; Discipleship and Service; Healing; Jesus Christ; Jesus Christ Example Languages: English Tune Title: CUSHMAN

Come, Ye Disconsolate

Author: Thomas Moore; Thomas Hastings Hymnal: UMH #510 (1989) Meter: 11.10.11.10 First Line: Come, ye disconsolate, where'er ye languish Lyrics: 1. Come, ye disconsolate, where'er ye languish, come to the mercy seat, fervently kneel. Here bring your wounded hearts, here tell your anguish; earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal. 2. Joy of the desolate, light of the straying, hope of the penitent, fadeless and pure! Here speaks the Comforter, tenderly saying, "Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot cure." 3. Here see the bread of life; see waters flowing forth from the throne of God, pure from above. Come to the feast of love; come, ever knowing earth has no sorrow but heaven can remove. Topics: Sanctifiying and Perfecting Grace Strength in Triublation; The Sacraments and Rites of the Church Eucharist (Holy Communion or The Lord's Supper); The Sacraments and Rites of the Church Funeral and Memorial Service; Call to the Christian Life; Comfort; Grief Languages: English Tune Title: CONSOLATOR

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