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At that First Eucharist

Author: William H. Turton, 1859-1938 Meter: 10.10.10.10 with refrain Appears in 76 hymnals Scripture: John 17 First Line: At that first Eucharist before you died Refrain First Line: Thus may we all one Bread, on Body be Lyrics: 1 At that first Eucharist before you died, O Lord, you prayed that all be one in you; At this our Eucharist again preside, And in our hearts your law of love renew. Thus may we all one Bread, one Body be; Through this blest Sacrament of Unity. 2 For all your church, O Lord, we intercede; O make our lack of charity to cease; Draw us the nearer each to each we plead, By drawing all to you, O Prince of Peace. Thus may we all one Bread, one Body be; Through this blest Sacrament of Unity. 3 We pray for those who wander from the fold; O bring them back, Good Shepherd of the sheep. Back to the faith which saints believed of old, Back to the Church which still that faith does keep. Thus may we all one Bread, one Body be; Through this blest Sacrament of Unity. Used With Tune: UNDE ET MEMORES

Son of God, Eternal Savior

Author: Somerset T. C. Lowry, 1855-1932 Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 63 hymnals Scripture: John 17:20-21 Lyrics: 1 Son of God, eternal Savior, Source of life and truth and grace, Word made flesh, whose birth among us Hallows all our human race, You our Head, who, throned in glory, For Your own will ever plead: Fill us with Your love and pity, Heal our wrongs, and help our need. 2 As You, Lord, have lived for others, So may we for others live. Freely have Your gifts been granted; Freely may Your servants give. Yours the gold and Yours the silver, Yours the wealth of land and sea; We but stewards of Your bounty Held in solemn trust will be. 3 Come, O Christ, and reign among us, King of Love and Prince of Peace; Hush the storm of strife and passion, Bid its cruel discords cease. By Your patient years of toiling, By Your silent hours of pain, Quench our fevered thirst of pleasure, Stem our selfish greed of gain. 4 Son of God, eternal Savior, Source of life and truth and grace, Word made flesh, whose birth among us Hallows all our human race: By your praying, by Your willing, That Your people should be one, Grant, O grant our hope’s fruition; Here on earth Your will be done. Topics: Society; Redeemer Used With Tune: IN BABILONE

My Jesus, I Love Thee

Appears in 1,096 hymnals Scripture: John 17:10 First Line: My Jesus, I love thee, I know thou art mine Refrain First Line: If ever I loved thee, my Jesus, 'tis now. Lyrics: 1 My Jesus, I love thee, I know thou art mine, For thee all the follies of sin I resign; My gracious Redeemer, my Saviour art thou, If ever I loved thee, my Jesus, 'tis now. 2 I love thee because thou hast first loved me, And purchased my pardon on Calvary's tree; I love thee for wearing the thorns on thy brow; If ever I loved thee, my Jesus, 'tis now. 3 I will love thee in life, I'll love thee in death, And praise thee as long as thou lendest me breath; And say, when the death dew lies cold on my brow, If ever I loved thee, my Jesus, 'tis now. 4 In mansions of glory and endless delight, I'll ever adore thee in heaven so bright; I'll sing with the glittering crown on my brow, If ever I loved thee, my Jesus, 'tis now. Used With Tune: [My Jesus, I love thee, I know thou art mine] Text Sources: "London Hymn Book"

O Jesus, I have promised

Author: John Ernest Bode (1816-1874) Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6 Appears in 628 hymnals Scripture: John 17:24 Lyrics: 1 O Jesus, I have promised to serve you to the end; be now and always near me, my master and my friend: I shall not fear the battle if you are by my side, not wander from the pathway if you will be my guide. 2 Oh, let me feel you 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 still nearer, and shield my soul from sin. 3 Oh, let me hear you speaking in accents clear and still, above the storms of passion, the murmurs of self-will; Oh, speak to reassure me, to hasten or control; O speak, and make me listen, true guardian of my soul. 4 O Jesus, you have promised to all who follow you, that where you are in glory your servant shall be too; and, Jesus, I have promised to serve you to the end: now give me grace to follow, my master and my friend. Topics: The Holy Spirit The Church Celebrates - Confirmation; Conflict; Discipleship Used With Tune: THORNBURY

Thine forever! God of love

Appears in 350 hymnals Scripture: John 17:9 Topics: The Church Ordinances; Consecration Of self to God; Lord's Supper

O Love, How Deep, How Broad

Author: Benjamin Webb Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 139 hymnals Scripture: John 17:9 First Line: O Love, how deep, how broad, how high Lyrics: 1 O Love, how deep, how broad, how high, how passing thought and fantasy: that God, the Son of God, should take our mortal form for mortals' sake. 2 For us baptized, for us he bore his holy fast and hungered sore; for us temptations sharp he knew, for us the tempter overthrew. 3 For us he prayed, for us he taught, for us his daily works he wrought, by words and signs and actions, thus still seeking not himself, but us. 4 For us to evil power betrayed, scourged, mocked, in purple robe arrayed, he bore the shameful cross and death, for us gave up his dying breath. 5 For us he rose from death again; for us he went on high to reign; for us he sent his Spirit here to guide, to comfort, and to cheer. 6 All glory to our Lord and God for love so deep, so high, so broad– the Trinity whom we adore forever and forevermore. Topics: Jesus Christ Baptism; Holy Spirit; Jesus Christ Baptism of; Jesus Christ Earthly Life and Ministry; Jesus Christ Incarnation; Jesus Christ Resurrection; Jesus Christ Son of God; Jesus Christ Suffering; Jesus Christ Temptation Used With Tune: PUER NOBIS Text Sources: Anonymous Latin hymn, 15th C.

In Christ There Is No East of West

Author: John Oxenham, 1852-1941; Mark A. Jeske, b. 1952; Michael A. Perry, 1942-96 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 331 hymnals Scripture: John 17:11 First Line: In Christ there is no east or west Lyrics: 1 In Christ there is no east or west, In Him no south or north; But one great fellowship of love Throughout the whole wide earth. [verses 2 & 3 protected by copyright] 4 Join hands, disciples of the faith, Whate'er your race may be; Who serves my Father as His child Is surely kin to me. 5 In Christ now meet both east and west; In Him meet south and north. All Christian souls are one in Him Throughout the whole wide earth. Topics: Society Used With Tune: MCKEE

Will you come and follow me

Author: John L. Bell (b. 1949); Graham Maule (b. 1958) Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.7.7.6 Appears in 42 hymnals Scripture: John 17:26 Topics: Life in Christ Our Response to Christ - In Discipleship Used With Tune: KELVINGROVE

Cristo Me Ama

Appears in 22 hymnals Scripture: John 17:24 First Line: Cristo me ama, bien lo sé

The Head that once was crowned with thorns

Author: Thomas Kelly (1769-1855) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 513 hymnals Scripture: John 17:6 Lyrics: 1 The Head that once was crowned with thorns is crowned with glory now; a royal diadem adorns the mighty Victor’s brow. 2 The highest place that heaven affords is his, is his by right, the King of kings, and Lord of lords, and heaven’s eternal Light; 3 The joy of all who dwell above, the joy of all below to whom he manifests his love, and grants his name to know: 4 To them the cross, with all its shame, with all its grace, is given; their name an everlasting name, their joy the joy of heaven. 5 They suffer with their Lord below, they reign with him above, their profit and their joy to know the mystery of his love. 6 The cross he bore is life and health, though shame and death to him, his people's hope, his people's wealth, their everlasting theme. Topics: Christ Risen Ascension; Christian Year Ascension; Communion of Saints; Jesus cross Used With Tune: ST. MAGNUS (NOTTINGHAM)

Lord, Keep Us Steadfast in Your Word

Author: Martin Luther; Catherine Winkworth Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 78 hymnals Scripture: John 17:11 Lyrics: 1 Lord, keep us steadfast in your word; curb those who by deceit or sword would wrest the kingdom from your Son and bring to naught all he has done. 2 Lord Jesus Christ, your power make known, for you are Lord of lords alone; defend your holy church, that we may sing your praise triumphantly. 3 O Comforter of priceless worth, send peace and unity on earth; support us in our final strife and lead us out of death to life. Topics: Enemies & Persecution; King, God/Christ as; Society/Social Concerns; War & Revolution; Enemies & Persecution; Eternal Life; Holy Spirit; King, God/Christ as; Kingdom; Refuge; Society/Social Concerns; War & Revolution; Word of God Used With Tune: ERHALT UNS, HERR

For the Healing of the Nations

Author: Fred Kaan, 1929- Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Appears in 58 hymnals Scripture: John 17:20-23 Lyrics: 1 For the healing of the nations, Lord, we pray with one accord, for a just and equal sharing of the things that earth affords. To a life of love in action help us rise and pledge our word. 2 Lead your people into freedom, from despair your world release, that, redeemed from war and hatred, all may come and go in peace. Show us how, through care and goodness, fear will die and hope increase. 3 All that kills abundant living, let it from the earth be banned: pride of status, race, or schooling, dogmas that obscure your plan. In our common quest for justice may we hallow life's brief span. 4 You, Creator God, have written your great name on humankind; for our growing in your likeness, bring the life of Christ to mind; that by our response and service earth its destiny may find. Used With Tune: REGENT SQUARE

Christ Is the King!

Author: George K. A. Bell, 1883-1958 Meter: 8.8.8 with refrain Appears in 36 hymnals Scripture: John 17:21-23 First Line: Christ is the King! O friends, rejoice Topics: Christ the King; All Saints (November 1); Christian Life; Church; Commissioning; Discipleship; Ecuminism; Faith; Light; Praise; Reconciliation; Saints; Service; Song; Witness Used With Tune: GELOBT SEI GOTT

Lord of life, we come to you

Author: Catherine Walker (b. 1958) Meter: 7.7.6.6 Appears in 6 hymnals Scripture: John 17:23 Topics: Short Songs; The Church Celebrates Wholenss and Healing; Guidance; Healing Used With Tune: ERIKSAY LOVE LILT

A Charge to Keep I Have

Author: Charles Wesley Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 1,358 hymnals Scripture: John 17:4 Lyrics: 1 A charge to keep I have, A God to glorify, A never dying soul to save, And fit it for the sky. 2 To serve the present age, My calling to fulfill; O may it all my powers engage To do my Master's will! 3 Arm me with jealous care, As in Thy sight to live; And oh, Thy servant, Lord, prepare A strict account to give! 4 Help me to watch and pray, And on Thyself rely, And let me ne'er my trust betray, But press to realms on high. Amen. Topics: Commitment; Service; Stewardship; Life in Christ Dedication and Consecration Used With Tune: BOYLSTON

For All the Saints

Author: William W. How Meter: 10.10.10 with alleluias Appears in 571 hymnals Scripture: John 17:22 First Line: For all the saints who from their labors rest 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. 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. Alleluia, alleluia! 3 O blest communion, fellowship divine! We feebly struggle, they in glory shine; yet all are one in thee, for all are thine. Alleluia, alleluia! 4 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. Alleluia, alleluia! 5 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: Alleluia, alleluia! Topics: The Church; Communion of the Saints; Eternal Life; New Heaven and Earth; Occasional Services Funeral/Witness to the Resurrection; Victory Used With Tune: SINE NOMINE

The God of Abr'am Praise

Author: Thomas Olivers Meter: 6.6.8.4 D Appears in 454 hymnals Scripture: John 17:24 Lyrics: 1 The God of Abr'am praise, who reigns enthroned above; Ancient of everlasting days, and God of love; the Lord, the great I AM, by earth and heav'n confessed: I bow and bless the sacred name, forever bless'd. 2 He by himself hath sworn, I on his oath depend: I shall on eagles' wings upborne, to heav'n ascend; I shall behold his face, I shall his power adore, and sing the wonders of his grace forevermore. 3 The God who reigns on high the great archangels sing, and “Holy, Holy, Holy!” cry, “Almighty King! who wast and art the same, and evermore shall be; the Lord, our Father! great I AM, we worship thee.” 4 The whole triumphant host give thanks to God on high, “Hail, Father, Son, and Holy Ghost!” they ever cry; Hail, Abr'am’s God and mine (I join the heav'nly lays), all might and majesty are thine and endless praise! Topics: Biblical Characters Abraham Used With Tune: LEONI

O Perfect Love

Author: Dorothy F. Gurney Meter: 11.10.11.10 Appears in 239 hymnals Scripture: John 17:23 First Line: O perfect Love, all human tho't transcending Topics: Marriage Used With Tune: SANDRINGHAM

Be Thou My Vision

Author: Mary E. Byrne; Eleanor Hull Meter: 10.10.10.10 Appears in 160 hymnals Scripture: John 17:21 First Line: Be thou my vision, O Lord of my heart Lyrics: 1 Be thou my vision, O Lord of my heart; naught be all else to me, save that thou art; thou my best thought, by day or by night, waking or sleeping, thy presence my light. 2 Be thou my wisdom, and thou my true Word; I ever with thee and thou with me, Lord; thou my soul’s shelter, and thou my high tower; raise thou me heavenward, O Power of my power. 3 Riches I heed not, nor vain, empty praise; thou, mine inheritance, now and always; thou and thou only, first in my heart, High King of Heaven, my treasure thou art. 4 High King of Heaven, my victory won, may I reach heaven’s joys, O bright heaven’s Sun! Heart of my own heart, whatever befall, still be my vision, O Ruler of all. Topics: Christian Year Ash Wednesday; Commitment; Dying in Christ; Light; Living in Christ; Scripture; Teaching/Education; The Word; Wisdom; Youth Used With Tune: SLANE Text Sources: Irish poem

Let me be with thee where thou art

Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 68 hymnals Scripture: John 17:24 Topics: Heaven; Heaven Christ there; Longing For Christ

Thuma mina (Send me, Jesus)

Author: Anders Nyberg (b. 1955) Appears in 41 hymnals Scripture: John 17:18 Topics: Short Songs; Our Response to Christ In Discipleship; Mission; Multi-cultrual and World-church Songs Used With Tune: [Send me, Jesus] Text Sources: South African traditional

O Holy Spirit, Lord of Grace

Author: C. Coffin; J. Chandler Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 35 hymnals Scripture: John 17:21 Lyrics: 1 O Holy Spirit, Lord of grace, eternal source of love, inflame, we pray, our inmost hearts with fire from heav’n above. 2 As thou dost join with holiest bonds the Father and the Son, so fill us all with mutual love, and link their hearts in one. 3 To God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Ghost, eternal glory be from earth and from the angel host. Topics: Doxologies (Other, last verses of) Used With Tune: TALLIS' ORDINAL Text Sources: O fons amoris, Spiritus

Christ Is the World's Light

Author: Fred Pratt Green, 1903- Meter: 10.11.11.6 Appears in 33 hymnals Scripture: John 17:20-23 First Line: Christ is the world's light, Christ and none other Refrain First Line: Glory to God on high! Topics: Epiphany; Ascension Exaltation; Doxologies and Glorias; Doxologies and Glorias; Epiphany Life; Evangelism and Mission; Holy Trinity; Jesus Christ Names; Light; Praise to Christ Jesus Used With Tune: CHRISTE SANCTORUM

O God of Every Nation

Author: William W. Reid, Jr., b.1923 Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 32 hymnals Scripture: John 17:21-23 First Line: O God of ev'ry nation Lyrics: 1 O God of ev'ry nation, Of ev'ry race and land, Redeem the whole creation With your almighty hand. Where hate and fear divide us And bitter threats are hurled, In love and mercy guide us And heal our strife-torn world. 2 From search for wealth and power And scorn of truth and right, From trust in bombs that shower Destruction through the night, From pride of race and station And blindness to your way, Deliver ev'ry nation, Eternal God, we pray. 3 Lord, strengthen those who labor That all may find release From fear of rattling saber, From dread of war's increase. When hope and courage falter, Lord, let your voice be heard; With faith that none can alter, Your servants undergird. 4 Keep bright in us the vision Of days when war shall cease, When hatred and division Give way to love and peace, Till dawns the morning glorious When truth and justice reign, And Christ shall rule victorious O'er all the world's domain. Topics: Penance Sacraments; Daily Life and Work; Ecumenism; Guidance; Healing; Hope; Jesus Christ; Labor; Mercy, Forgiveness; Peace; Petition, Prayer; Reconciliation, Atonement, Forgiveness; Redemption; Second Coming; Sickness; Understanding; Word of God; Gospel Used With Tune: PASSION CHORALE

Somos uno en Cristo

Author: Descon. Appears in 18 hymnals Scripture: John 17:12-23 Lyrics: Somos uno en Cristo, somos uno, somos uno, uno solo. Somos uno en Cristo, somos uno, somos uno, uno solo. Un solo Dios, un solo Señor, una sola fe, un solo amor, un solo bautismo, un solo Espíritu y ese es el Consolador. Topics: Compañerismo Cristiano; Fellowship; Espíritu Santo; Holy Spirit; Hermandad; Brotherhood; Iglesia; Church; Testimonio del Cristiano; Christian's Testimony Used With Tune: SOMOS UNO Text Sources: Latinoamérica, s. 20

Somos uno en espíritu

Author: Peter Scholtes; Federico J. Pagura Appears in 7 hymnals Scripture: John 17:12-23 Refrain First Line: Y que somos cristianos lo sabrán Topics: Amor Cristiano; Christian Love; Andar Cristiano; Christian Walk; Compañerismo Cristiano; Fellowship; Gozo; Joy; Influencia Cristiana; Christian Influence Used With Tune: ST. BRENDAN'S

Somebody Prayed For Me

Author: Dorothy Norwood; Alvin Darling Appears in 6 hymnals Scripture: John 17:9 First Line: Somebody prayed for me, had me on their mind Topics: Brotherhood and World Peace; Testimony, Witness and Evangelism Used With Tune: [Somebody prayed for me]

Lord, Who at Your First Eucharist

Author: William H. Turton, 1859-1938 Meter: 10.10.10.10.10.10 Appears in 6 hymnals Scripture: John 17:20-26 First Line: Lord, who at your first Eucharist did pray Lyrics: 1 Lord, who at your first Eucharist did pray That all your Church might be forever one, Help us at ev'ry Eucharist to say With longing heart and soul, "Your will be done." Thus may we all one Bread, one Body be, Through this blest Sacrament of Unity. 2 For all your Church O Lord, we intercede; O make our lack of charity to cease. Draw us the nearer each to each, we plead, By drawing all to you, O Prince of Peace. Thus may we all one Bread, one Body be, Through this blest Sacrament of Unity. 3 We pray for those who wander from your fold; O bring them back, Good Shepherd of the sheep, Back to the faith which saints believed of old, Back to the Church which still that faith does keep. Thus may we all one Bread, one Body be, Through this blest Sacrament of Unity. 4 So, Lord, at length when sacraments shall cease, May we be one with all your Church above, One with your saints in one unbroken peace, One with your saints in one unbounded love. More blessed still, in peace and love to be One with the Trinity in unity. Topics: Thursday of the Lord's Supper; Body and Blood of Christ; Body and Blood of Christ; Eucharist Sacraments; Alienation; Church; Communion; Communion of Saints; Dedication of a Church; Faith; Love for Others; Love of God for Us; Reconciliation, Atonement, Forgiveness; Shepherd; Unity Used With Tune: UNDE ET MEMORES

Abba! Father

Author: Carey Landry, b. 1944 Appears in 5 hymnals Scripture: John 17:21 First Line: Mold us, mold us and fashion us Refrain First Line: Abba, Abba Father Topics: Meditation; Unity; The Liturgical Year Lent (Sundays and Weekdays) Used With Tune: [Mold us, mold us and fashion us]

God Whose Love is Always Stronger

Author: Carolyn Winfrey Gillette Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 4 hymnals Scripture: John 17:18 First Line: God whose love is always stronger Than our weakness, pride and fear Lyrics: God whose love is always stronger Than our weakness, pride and fear, In your world, we pray and wonder How to be more faithful here. Hate too often grows inside us; Fear rules what the nations do. So we pray, when wars divide us: Give us love, Lord! Make us new! Love is patient, kind and caring, Never arrogant or rude, Never boastful, all things bearing; Love rejoices in the truth. When we’re caught up in believing War will make the terror cease, Show us Jesus’ way of living; May our strength be in your peace. May our faith in you be nourished; May your churches hear your call. May our lives be filled with courage As we speak your love for all. Now emboldened by your Spirit Who has given us new birth, Give us love, that we may share it Till your love renews the earth. Topics: Justice; Peacemaking Used With Tune: BEACH SPRING

¿Sabes Tú de Cristo?

Author: V. B. Ellis; W. F. Lakey; H. T. Reza Appears in 3 hymnals Scripture: John 17:3 First Line: ¿Vives cansado y triste? Refrain First Line: ¿Sabes tú de Cristo? Used With Tune: DO YOU KNOW MY JESUS?

Blest Be the Tie

Author: John Fawcett Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 2,282 hymnals Scripture: John 17:11 First Line: Blest be the tie that binds Lyrics: 1. Blest be the tie that binds Our hearts in Christian love; The fellowship of kindred minds Is like to that above. 2. Before our Father's throne We pour our ardent pray'rs; Our fears, our hopes, our aims are one, Our comforts and our cares. 3. We share our mutual woes, Our mutual burdens bear; And often for each other flows The sympathizing tear. 4. When we asunder part, It gives us inward pain; But we shall still be joined in heart, And hope to meet again. Used With Tune: DENNIS

How sweet the Name of Jesus sounds

Author: John Newton (1725-1807) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,628 hymnals Scripture: John 17:15 Lyrics: 1 How sweet the name of Jesus sounds in a believer's ear! It soothes our sorrows, heals our wounds, and drives away his fear. 2 It makes the wounded spirit whole, and calms the troubled breast; 'tis manna to the hungry soul, and to the weary rest. 3 Dear name! the rock on which I build, my shield and hiding place, my never-failing treasury, filled with boundless stores of grace. 4 Jesus, my Shepherd, Husband, Friend, my Prophet, Priest, and King, my Lord, my Life, my Way, my End, accept the praise I bring. 5 Weak is the effort of my heart, and cold my warmest thought; but, when I see thee as thou art, I'll praise thee as I ought. 6 Till then I would thy love proclaim with every fleeting breath; and may the music of thy name refresh my soul in death. Topics: Christ Risen Reign and Priesthood; Our Response to Christ In Devotion; Devotion; Jesus Name; Jesus Names and images for Used With Tune: ST. PETER

Take my life, Lord, let it be

Author: Frances Ridley Havergal (1836-1879) Meter: 7.7.7.7 Appears in 1,213 hymnals Scripture: John 17:17-19 Lyrics: 1 Take my life, Lord, let it be consecrated, glad, and free; take my moments and my days, let them flow in ceaseless praise. 2 Take my hands, and let them move at the impulse of your love; take my feet, that I may run bearing news of Christ your Son. 3 Take my voice, and let me sing always, only, for my King; take my intellect and use every power as you shall choose. 4 Take my will -- your will be done, may my will and yours be one; take my heart -- it is your own, it shall be your royal throne. 5 Take my love -- my Lord, I pour at your feet its treasure-store; take myself, and I will be all for you, eternally. Topics: Our Response to Christ In Dedication; Offering of self Used With Tune: NOTTINGHAM

The Church's one foundation

Author: Samuel John Stone Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 868 hymnals Scripture: John 17:21-23 Topics: The Church Unity and Defence Used With Tune: AURELIA

Break Thou the Bread of Life

Author: Mary Ann Lathbury Meter: 6.4.6.4 D Appears in 732 hymnals Scripture: John 17:17 Lyrics: 1 Break thou the bread of life, dear Lord, to me, as thou didst break the loaves beside the sea. Beyond the sacred page I seek thee, Lord. My spirit pants for thee, O living Word! 2 Bless thou the truth, dear Lord, now unto me, as thou didst bless the bread by Galilee. Then shall all bondage cease, all fetters fall. And I shall find my peace, my all in all. Topics: Personal Peace; Scripture; The Word; Truth Used With Tune: BREAD OF LIFE

Forever With the Lord

Author: James Montgomery Meter: 6.6.8.6 D Appears in 632 hymnals Scripture: John 17:3 First Line: "Forever with the Lord!" Lyrics: 1. "Forever with the Lord!" Amen, so let it be! Life from His death is in that word, 'Tis immortality. My Father's house on high, Home of my soul, how near At times to faith's for-seeing eye The golden streets appear! 2. "Forever with the Lord!" Forever in His will, The promise of that faithful word, Lord, here in me fulfill. With You at my right hand, Then I shall never fail; Uphold me, Lord, and I shall stand, Thro' grace I will prevail. 3. So when my latest breath Breaks thro' the veil of pain, By death I shall escape from death, And life eternal gain. That resurrection word, That shout of victory: Once more, "Forever with the Lord!" Amen, so let it be! Used With Tune: TERRA PATRIS

May the grace of Christ our Saviour

Author: John Newton, 1725-1807 Meter: 8.7.8.7 Appears in 617 hymnals Scripture: John 17:20-21 Lyrics: 1 May the grace of Christ our Saviour, and the Father's boundless love, with the Holy Spirit's favour, rest upon us from above. 2 Thus may we abide in union with each other and the Lord, and possess, in sweet communion, joys which earth cannot afford. Topics: Proper 22 Year B; Unity; Trinity Sunday Used With Tune: WALTHAM (ALBERT)

I Am Praying for You

Author: S. O'Malley Cluff Meter: 11.11.12.11 with refrain Appears in 490 hymnals Scripture: John 17:9 First Line: I have a Savior, He's pleading in glory Refrain First Line: For you I am praying, For you I am praying Lyrics: 1 I have a Savior, He’s pleading in glory, A dear, loving savior, though earth-friends be few; And now He is watching in tenderness o’er me, But, oh, that my Savior were your Savior, too. Refrain: For you I am praying, For you I am praying, For you I am praying, I’m praying for you. 2 I have a Father; to me He has given A hope for eternity, blessed and true; And soon will He call me to meet Him in heaven, But, oh, that He’d let me bring you with me, too! [Refrain] 3 I have a robe: ’tis resplendent in whiteness, Awaiting in glory my wondering view; Oh, when I receive it all shining in brightness, Dear friend, could I see you receiving one, too! [Refrain] 4 When Jesus has found you, tell others the story, That my loving Savior is your Savior, too; Then pray that your Savior may bring them to glory, And prayer will be answered - ’twas answered for you! [Refrain] Topics: Everlasting Life; God Love and Mercy; Invitation; Jesus Christ His Love and Mercy; Testimony, Witness and Evangelism Used With Tune: I AM PRAYING FOR YOU

Jesus, Lord, we look to thee

Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788 Meter: 7.7.7.7 Appears in 197 hymnals Scripture: John 17:21-23 Topics: Conflict, Suffering and Doubt; Reconciliation, Healing and Wholeness; Life and Unity in the Church Used With Tune: THEODORA (Handel)

Let saints below in concert sing

Author: C. Wesley Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 175 hymnals Scripture: John 17:21-22 Lyrics: 1 Let saints below in concert sing With those to glory gone; For all the servants of our King In earth and heaven are one. 2 One family--we dwell with him-- One church above, beneath, Though now divided by the stream, The narrow stream of death: 3 One army of the living God, To his command we bow; Part of the host have crossed the flood, And part are crossing now. 4 E'en now to their eternal home Some happy spirits fly; And we are to the margin come, And soon expect to die. 5 E'en now, by faith, we join our hands With those that went before, And greet the ransomed blessed bands Upon th' eternal shore. 6 Lord Jesus! be our constant guide; And, when the word is given, Bid death's cold flood its waves divide, And land us safe in heaven. Topics: The Christian Church Fellowship; Our Family of God

Alle menschen müssen sterben

Author: J. G. Albinus, 1624-1679 Appears in 136 hymnals Scripture: John 17:24 Topics: Sterbelieder

I do not ask, O Lord, that life may be

Author: Adelaide A. Procter Meter: 10.4.10.4 Appears in 129 hymnals Scripture: John 17:15 Topics: The Christian Life Trust and Resignation Used With Tune: SUBMISSION (No. 1)

Eternal Ruler of the Ceaseless Round

Author: John White Chadwick, 1840-1904 Meter: 10.10.10.10.10.10 Appears in 124 hymnals Scripture: John 17 Topics: Discipleship; Unity (church); Christian Life; Baptism (general) Used With Tune: SONG 1

The Worship of Heaven

Author: Steele Appears in 111 hymnals Scripture: John 17:24 First Line: O for a sweet inspiring ray Lyrics: 1 O for a sweet inspiring ray, To animate our feeble strains, From the bright realms of endless day, The blissful realms, where Jesus reigns! 2 There, low before his glorious throne, Adoring saints and angels fall; And with delightful worship own His smile, their bliss, their heaven, their all. 3 Immortal glories crown his head, While tuneful hallelujahs rise, And love, and joy, and triumph spread Thro' all th' assemblies of the skies. 4 He smiles, and seraphs tune their songs To boundless rapture while they gaze; Ten thousand thousand joyful tongues Resound his everlasting praise. 5 There all the fovorites of the lamb Shall join at last the heavenly choir; O may the joy inspiring theme Awake our faith and warm desire! 6 Dear Savior, let thy spirit seal Our interest in that blissful place; 'Till death remove this mortal veil, And we behold thy lovely face. Topics: Heaven; Worship of Heaven.

Herz und herz vereint zusammen

Author: Graf v. Zinzendorf, 1700-1760; K. Hartmann Appears in 76 hymnals Scripture: John 17:20-23 Topics: Die Kirche des Herrn Die Gemeinschaft der Heiligen

Father of all, from land and sea

Author: Christopher Wordsworth Meter: 8.8.8.4 Appears in 67 hymnals Scripture: John 17:21-23 Topics: The Church Unity and Defence Used With Tune: FULDA

Intercession pravalent

Author: Toplady Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 44 hymnals Scripture: John 17:24 First Line: Awake, sweet gratitude, and sing Lyrics: 1 Awake, sweet gratitude, and sing, Th' ascended savior's love: Sing how he lives to carry on His people's cause above. 2 With cries and tears he offer'd up His humble suit below; But with authority he asks, Enthron'd in glory now. 3 For all that come to God by him, Salvation he demands; Points to their names upon his breast, And spreads his wounded hands. 4 His sweet atoning sacrifice, Gives sanction to his claim: "Father, I will that all my saints "Be with me where I am: 5 "By their salvation, recompense "Th sorrows I endur'd; "Just to the merits of thy son, "And faithful to thy word." 6 Eternal life, at his request, To every saint is given: Safety on Earth, and, after death, The plenitude of heaven. 7 [Founded on right, thy prayer avails, The father smiles on thee; And now thou in thy kingdom art, Dear Lord, remember me. 8 Let the much incense of thy prayer In my behalf ascend; And as its virtue, so my praise, Shall never never end.] Topics: The Intercession of Christ; Intercession of Christ Prevalent