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Jesus, Where'er Your People Meet

Author: William Cowper Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 515 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 18:20 First Line: Jesus, where e'er your people meet Lyrics: 1 Jesus, where'er your people meet, There they behold your mercy-seat; Where'er they seek you, you are found, And ev'ry place is hallowed ground. 2 For you, within no walls confined, Are dwelling in the humble mind; Such ever bring you where they come, And going, take you to their home. 3 Dear Shepherd of your chosen few, Your former mercies here renew; Here to our waiting hearts proclaim The sweetness of your saving Name. 4 Here may we prove the pow'r of prayer To strengthen faith and sweeten care, To teach our faint desires to rise, And bring all heav'n before our eyes. 5 Lord, we are few, but you are near; Nor short your arm, nor deaf your ear; O rend the heav'ns, come quickly down, And make a thousand hearts your own. Topics: Election; The Church The Lord's House; Christ Abiding with Believers Used With Tune: WARRINGTON

Draw Us in the Spirit's Tether

Author: Percy Dearmer, 1867-1936 Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Appears in 24 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 18:20 Topics: Holy Communion Used With Tune: UNION SEMINARY

To be sung between Prayer and Sermaon

Author: Dr. S. Stennett Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 247 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 18:20 First Line: There two or three, with sweet accord Lyrics: 1 There two or three, with sweet accord, Obedient to their sovereign Lord, Meet to recount his acts of grace, And offer solemn prayer and praise; 2 "There," says the Savior, "will I be, "Amid this little company; "To them unveil my smiling face, "And shed My glories round the place." 3 We meet at thy command, dear Lord, Relying on thy faithful word: Now send thy spirit from above, Now fill our hearts with heavenly love. Topics: Worship Hymns Before Sermon; Presence of God promised; Public Religion

Claiming the promise

Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 180 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 18:20 First Line: Jesus, we look to thee Topics: Introductory to Worship

Jesu, tawa pano (Jesus, we are here)

Author: Patrick Matsikenyiri (b. 1937) Meter: 6.6.6.9 Appears in 30 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 18:20 Topics: Short Songs; Dedication of people; Multi-cultrual and World-church Songs Used With Tune: JESU TAWA PANO

If You and I Believe in Christ

Author: Bert Polman, b. 1945 Appears in 22 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 18 First Line: If you and I believe in Christ and we together pray Topics: Service Used With Tune: [If you and I believe in Christ] Text Sources: stanza 1 from Zimbabwe

Built on the Rock

Author: Nikolai F. S. Grundtvig; Carl Doving Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8.8 Appears in 74 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 18:20 First Line: Built on the Rock the Church doth stand Topics: Church Nature; Proclamation; Worship; Changing Year Used With Tune: KIRKEN DEN ER ET

God Is Here!

Author: Fred Pratt Green Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 47 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 18:20 First Line: God is here! As we his people meet Lyrics: 1 God is here! As we his people meet to offer praise and prayer, may we find in fuller measure what it is in Christ we share: here, as in the world around us, all our varied skills and arts wait the coming of his Spirit into open minds and hearts. 2 Here are symbols to remind us of our lifelong need of grace; here are table, font and pulpit, here the cross has central place: here in honesty of preaching, here in silence, as in speech, here in newness and renewal God the Spirit comes to each. 3 Here our children find a welcome in the Shepherd's flock and fold; here as bread and wine are taken, Christ sustains us as of old; here the servants of the Servant seek in worship to explore what it means in daily living to believe and to adore. 4 Lord of all, of church and kingdom, in an age of change and doubt, keep us faithful to the gospel, help us work your purpose out; here, in this day's dedication, all we have to give, receive; we who cannot live without you, we adore you! we believe. Topics: Dedications of Possessions; Art and Artists; Church Nature; Dedications of Life; Dedications of Possessions; Worship Used With Tune: BEECHER

There's a Quiet Understanding

Author: Tedd Smith Appears in 14 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 18:20 Lyrics: 1 There's a quiet understanding when we're gathered in the Spirit, It's a promise that He gives us, when we gather in His name. There's a love we feel in Jesus, there's a manna that He feeds us; It's a promise that He gives us, When we gather in His name. 2 And we know when we're together, sharing love and understanding, That our brothers and our sisters feel the oneness that He brings. Thank You, thank You, thank You, Jesus, for the many ways You lead us, for the many ways You lead us, Thank You, thank You, Lord. Topics: Choir; Fellowship of Believers; Choir; Fellowship of Believers Used With Tune: [There's a quiet understanding]

Jesus calls us here to meet him

Author: John L. Bell (b. 1949); Graham Maule (b. 1950) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 13 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 18:20 Topics: Our Response to Christ In Discipleship; Our Response to God in the worship of God's house; Church Worship; Holy Communion; Unity of Humanity Used With Tune: LEWIS FOLK MELODY

Seek ye first the kingdom of God

Author: Karen Lafferty (b. 1948) Meter: 8.5.11 with alleluias Appears in 77 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 18:19 Topics: The Church Celebrates Confirmation; Christ Incarnate Public Ministry; Jesus Teaching Used With Tune: SEEK YE FIRST

Where Charity and Love Prevail

Author: Omer Westendorf Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 42 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 18:20 Topics: The Sacraments and Rites of the Church Marriage; The Nature of the Church United in Christ; The Sacraments and Rites of the Church Marriage; Christian Year Holy Week; Church Community in Christ; Home and Family; Love; Reconciliation; Weddings Used With Tune: ST. PETER Text Sources: 9th cent. Latin

"Two or three"

Author: Thomas Hastings Appears in 19 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 18:20 First Line: Wherever two or three may meet Lyrics: 1 Wherever two or three may meet, To worship in thy name, Bending beneath thy mercy-seat, This promise they may claim;-- 2 Jesus in love will condescend To bless the hallowed place; The Saviour will himself attend, And show his smiling face. 3 How bright the assurance! gracious Lord, Fountain of peace and love, Fulfill to us thy precious word, Thy loving-kindness prove. Topics: Prayer and Invocation Used With Tune: SOUTHPORT

The King of Love My Shepherd Is

Author: Henry Williams Baker, 1821-1877 Meter: 8.7.8.7 Appears in 678 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 18 Lyrics: 1 The King of love my shepherd is, Whose goodness fails me never; I nothing lack if I am his, And he is mine forever. 2 Where streams of living water flow With gentle care he leads me, And where the verdant pastures grow, With heav'nly food he feeds me. 3 Perverse and foolish I have strayed, But yet in love he sought me, And on his shoulder gently laid, And home, rejoicing, brought me. 4 In death's dark vale I fear no ill With you, dear Lord, beside me; Your rod and staff my comfort still, Your cross before to guide me. 5 You spread a table in my sight, Your saving grace bestowing; And O what joy and true delight From your pure chalice flowing! 6 And so through all the length of days Your goodness fails me never: Good Shepherd, may I sing your praise Within your house forever. Topics: Comfort; Comfort; Comfort; Good Shepherd; Love of God for Us; Petition/Prayer; Retreats; Trust; Service Music for Mass Entrance Song (Gathering of Processional); Rites of the Church Order of Christian Funerals: Funeral Liturgy; The Liturgical Year Lent (Sundays and Weekdays); The Liturgical Year Easter (Sundays and Weekdays); The Liturgical Year The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus; The Liturgical Year The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed (All Souls' Day) (November 2) Used With Tune: ST. COLUMBA

The promised blessing

Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 95 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 18:20 First Line: See, Jesus, thy disciples, see Topics: Introductory to Worship

¡Bienvenido!

Author: Enrique S. Turrall Appears in 15 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 18:20 First Line: Con gran gozo y placer Refrain First Line: ¡Bienvenido! ¡Bienvenido! Lyrics: 1 Con gran gozo y placer nos volvemos hoy a ver; nuestras manos otra vez estrechamos. Se contenta el corazón, ensanchándose de amor; todos a una voz a Dios gracias damos. Coro: ¡Bienvenido! ¡Bienvenido! Los hermanos hoy aquí nos gozamos en decir: ¡Bienvenido! ¡Bienvenido! Al volvernos a reunir, ¡Bienvenido! 2 Hasta aquí Dios te ayudó, ni un momento te dejó, y a nosotros te volvió: ¡Bienvenido! El Señor te acompañó, su presencia te amparó, del peligro te guardó: ¡Bienvenido! [Coro] 3 Dios nos guarde en este amor, para que de corazón, consagrados al Señor, le alabemos. En la eterna reunión, do no habrá separación, ni tristeza, ni aflicción: ¡Bienvenido! Topics: Apertura del Culto; Opening of Worship; Bienvenida; Welcome; Compañerismo Cristiano; Fellowship; Llamamiento a la Adoración; Call to Worship; Música Litúrgica; Liturgical Music Used With Tune: OVER JORDAN Text Sources: Spain

I am the church! You are the church!

Author: Richard Kinsey Avery (b. 1934); Donald Stuart March (b. 1923) Meter: Irregular Appears in 12 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 18:20 First Line: The Church is not a building, the Church is not a steeple Lyrics: [Refrain:] I am the church! You are the church! We are the church together! All who follow Jesus, all around the world, yes, we're the church together. 1 The Church is not a building, the Church is not a steeple. The Church is not a resting-place, the Church is a people! [Refrain] 2 We're many kinds of people, with many kinds of faces: all colours and all ages, too, from all times and places. [Refrain] 3 And when the people gather there's singing and there's praying, there's laughing and there's crying sometimes, all of it saying: [Refrain] 5 At Pentecost some people received the Holy Spirit and told the good news through the world to all who would hear it. [Refrain] 6 I count if I am ninety, or nine, or just a baby; there's one thing I am sure about and I don't mean maybe: [Refrain] Topics: Our Response to God in the worship of God's house; The Holy Spirit The Coming of the Spirit; Christian Year Pentecost; Church Body of Christ; Church images of Used With Tune: WE ARE THE CHURCH

Oh, it is joy for those to meet

Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 11 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 18:20 Topics: The Christian Fellowship; Angels; Brotherly Love; Christ Advocate; Union of Saints To each other; Union of Saints In Heaven and on Earth

As we are gathered, Jesus is here

Author: John Daniels Meter: 9.9.9.9.9.9 Appears in 6 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 18:20 Topics: The Living God Our Response to God - in the worship of God's house; Church Body of Christ; Gathering Used With Tune: [As we are gathered, Jesus is here]

The God of All Eternity

Author: John L. Bell, b. 1949 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 5 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 18:20 Topics: Way, Truth & Life Used With Tune: O WALY WALY

El domingo es un día

Appears in 3 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 18:20

Dios está aquí

Appears in 3 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 18:20 First Line: Dios está aquí, ¡que hermoso es!

O Master, Let Me Walk with Thee

Author: Washington Gladden Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 576 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 18:20 Lyrics: 1 O Master, let me walk with thee in lowly paths of service free; tell me thy secret; help me bear the strain of toil, the fret of care. 2 Help me the slow of heart to move by some clear, winning word of love; teach me the wayward feet to stay, and guide them in the homeward way. 3 Teach me thy patience; still with thee in closer, dearer company, in work that keeps faith sweet and strong, in trust that triumphs over wrong. 4 In hope that sends a shining ray far down the future's broadening way, in peace that only thou canst give, with thee, O Master, let me live. Topics: Walk with God; Holy Spirit; Hope; Ministry & Service; Peace; Walk with God Used With Tune: MARYTON

Lord, teach us how to pray aright

Author: James Montgomery (1771-1854) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 222 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 18:19-20 Lyrics: 1 Lord, teach us how to pray aright with reverence and with fear; though fallen sinners in thy sight, we may, we must, draw near. 2 Our spirits fail through lack of prayer: oh, grant us power to pray; and, when to meet thee we prepare, Lord, meet us by the way. 3 God of all grace, we bring to thee a broken contrite heart; give what thine eye delights to see-- truth in the inward part; 4 Trust in the only sacrifice that can for sin atone, to cast our hopes, to fix our eyes, on Christ, on Christ alone; 5 Patience to watch and wait and weep, though mercy long delay; and courage our faint souls to keep, with faith in thee alway. 6 Give these, and then thy will be done: thus, strengthened with all might, we, through thy Spirit and thy Son, shall pray and pray aright. Topics: Life in Christ Our Response to Christ - In Devotion; Prayer Used With Tune: EDGBASTON

Father, Again in Jesus' Name We Meet

Author: Lucy E. G. Whitmore Meter: 10.10.10.10 Appears in 132 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 18:20 Topics: Public Worship The Occasion Used With Tune: LONGWOOD

Lord, in Thy Presence

Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 37 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 18:20 First Line: Lord, in Thy presence here we meet Topics: Fellowship of the Church Used With Tune: EVAN

Jesu! seelenfreund der deinen

Author: J. M. Hahn, 1758-1819 Appears in 34 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 18:20 Topics: Der Tag des Herrn und der öffentliche Gottesdiest

Sweet is the solemn voice that calls

Author: H. F. Lyte Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 26 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 18:20 Topics: The Church Worship - The Sanctuary Used With Tune: WARRINGTON

Help us accept each other

Author: Frederik Herman Kaan, 1929- Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 24 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 18:20 Lyrics: 1 Help us accept each other as Christ accepted us; teach us as sister, brother, each person to embrace. Be present, Lord, among us and bring us to believe we are ourselves accepted, and meant to love and live. 2 Teach us, O Lord, your lessons, as in our daily life we struggle to be human and search for hope and faith. Teach us to care for people, for all, not just for some, to love them as we find them or as they may become. 3 Let your acceptance change us, so that we may be moved in living situations to do the truth in love; to practice your acceptance until we know by heart the table of forgiveness, and laughter's healing art. 4 Lord, for today's encounters with all who are in need, who hunger for acceptance, for righteousness and bread, we need new eyes for seeing, new hands for holding on: renew us with your Spirit; Lord, free us, make us one! Topics: Forgiveness; Jesus Christ Friend and Companion; Liberation; Ministry of God's People; Reconciliation; Truth; Unity of Humanity Used With Tune: RUNNYMEDE

We Have Come into This House

Author: Bruce Ballinger, b. 1945 Meter: 16.16.18.6 Appears in 22 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 18:20 First Line: We have come into this house to gather in His name and worship Him Topics: The Assembly at Worship Gathering; Adoration; Praise Used With Tune: WORSHIP HIM

Come Let Us Eat

Author: Billema Kwillia, b. 1925; Gilbert E. Doan, b. 1930; Margaret D. Miller, b. 1927 Meter: 10.10.10.10 Appears in 18 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 18:20 First Line: Come, let us eat, for now the feast is spread Topics: The Lord's Supper; Children's Songs Used With Tune: A VA DE

Faith reveals God's presence

Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 15 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 18:20 First Line: Not here, as to the prophet's eye Topics: Introductory to Worship Used With Tune: HULL

Now It Is Evening

Author: Fred Pratt Green, 1903-2000 Meter: 5.5.5.4 D Appears in 15 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 18:20 Lyrics: 1 Now it is evening: lights of the city bid us remember Christ is our light. Many are lonely, who will be neighbor? Where there is caring, Christ is our light. 2 Now it is evening: little ones sleeping bid us remember Christ is our peace. Some are neglected, who will be neighbor? Where there is caring, Christ is our peace. 3 Now it is evening: food on the table bids us remember Christ is our life. Many are hungry, who will be neighbor? Where there is sharing, Christ is our life. 3 Now it is evening: here in our meeting may we remember Christ is our friend. Some may be strangers, who will be neighbor? Where there's a welcome, Christ is our friend. Used With Tune: EVENING HYMN

Wie selig ist der ort zu nennen

Appears in 11 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 18:20 Topics: Der Tag des Herrn und der öffentliche Gottesdiest

Vamos Todos al Banquete (Let Us Go Now to the Banquet)

Author: Guillermo Cuéllar, n. 1955; Bret Hesla, n. 1957; William Dexheimer-Pharris, n. 1956 Appears in 11 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 18:20 First Line: Hoy me levanto muy temprano (I will rise in the early morning) Topics: Rites of the Church Eucharist; Ritos de la Iglesia Eucaristía; Alegría; Joy; Bienvenida; Welcome; Christian Life; Vida Cristiana; Church; Iglesia; Community; Comunidad; Compartir; Sharing; Cosecha; Harvest; Feast; Fiesta; Gathering; Reunión, Entrada; Justice; Justicia; Mañana; Morning; Pobreza; Poverty; Preocupación Social; Social Concern; Reign of God; Reino de Dios; Unidad; Unity Used With Tune: [Hoy me levanto muy temprano] Text Sources: Misa Pouplar Salvadoreña,

Come to the Feast (Ven al Banquete)

Author: Bob Hurd, b. 1950; Pia Moriarty, b. 1948; Jaime Cortez, b. 1963 Appears in 9 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 18:20 First Line: Like the child whose fishes and loaves (¿Quién le puede dar de comer) Refrain First Line: Come, come to the banquet (Ven, vne al banquete) Topics: Eucharist; Thirst; Sharing Used With Tune: [Like the child whose fishes and loaves]

Dios está aquí (God Is Here Today)

Author: C. Michael Hawn Appears in 9 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 18:1-20 Topics: God's Presence; Music and Singing; Elements of Worship Opening of Worship: Called And Gathered Used With Tune: DIOS ESTÁ AQUÍ Text Sources: Mexico

Jesus, We Want to Meet

Author: A. T. Olajide Olude; Biodun Adebesin; Austin C. Lovelace Meter: Irregular Appears in 7 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 18:20 Topics: Church, The Faith and Worship Used With Tune: JESU A FE PADE

Look upon us, blessèd Lord

Author: Robert Alexander Stewart Macalister (1870-1950); Tobias Clausnitzer (1619-1684) Meter: 7.8.7.8.8.8 Appears in 7 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 18:20 Topics: The Holy Spirit in the Church Illumination of God's Word; Our Response to God in the worship of God's house; Jesus transfiguration; Light Used With Tune: LIEBSTER JESU (DESSAU)

In the name of Christ we gather

Author: Shirley Erena Murray (b. 1931) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Appears in 6 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 18:20 Lyrics: 1 In the name of Christ we gather, in the name of Christ we sing, as we celebrate the promise of your servant's offering, here ordained to lead God's people at the Gospel's beckoning. 2 Sons and daughters of the Spirit, we are called to teach and care, called as were the first disciples, Christ's own ministry to share, and in bread and wine and water sacraments of grace declare. 3 In our preaching, praying, caring may your word spring into life; in our time of doubt and challenge, may its truth affirm belief; and in days of pain and darkness, may it heal our guilt and grief. 4 Word of joy, enlivening Spirit, more than lover, parent, friend, born in Jesus, born in Mary, born in us, that love extend, grow within your chosen servant(s), life of God that has no end! Topics: The Church Celebrates Ordination; Gathering; Gospel Call Used With Tune: TANTUM ERGO SACRAMENTUM (GRAFTON)

Met in Thy Sacred Name, O Lord

Author: Mark H. Forscutt, 1834-1903 Appears in 5 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 18:20 Topics: Call to Worship; Gathering; Guidance; Holy Spirit; Invocation; Love; Worship Used With Tune: MANOAH

El Señor nos ama hoy

Author: Anónimo Appears in 5 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 18:19 First Line: El Señor nos ama hoy como nadie nos amó Refrain First Line: Es mi cuerpo: tomad y comed Topics: Santa Eucaristía/Santa Cena; Eucaristía; Eucharist Used With Tune: BY AND BY

Herr, auf jene fromme schaar

Author: C. v. Pfeil, 1712-1784 Appears in 4 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 18:19-20 Topics: Das Gebet

Open Your Hearts

Author: Carolyn Fritsch, 20th c. Meter: 9.8.9.5 with refrain Appears in 3 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 18:20 First Line: Open your hearts, all you who hear this Lyrics: 1 Open your hearts, all you who hear this, open your hearts to know God's love, open your hearts to hear his message: Jesus makes us one. Refrain: Praise the Lord for he has loved us, alleluia, and his love is come to free us. Alleluia! 2 We have come to greet the Savior, we have come to worship him, we have come to sing God's praises; worthy is his name. [Refrain] 3 Jesus is here, we bow before him, Jesus is here within this place. Jesus is here among his people, children of his grace. [Refrain] Used With Tune: YISRAEL V'ORAITA Text Sources: Israeli folk song

Where Two or Three

Author: Bayiga Bayiga Appears in 2 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 18:20 First Line: Where two or three are gathered in my name Topics: Vocal Options Echoes; Songs with Non-Western Roots Cameroon Used With Tune: Where Two or Three

Lord, can this really be?

Author: William Rutherford Meter: 6.10.10 Appears in 2 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 18:20 Topics: Our Response to God in the worship of God's house; Our Response to Christ In Discipleship; Church Body of Christ; Church unity and ecumenism; Dedication of buildings; Love for others Used With Tune: RUTHERFORD

Where Two or Three Are Gathered

Author: Liam Lawton, b. 1959 Appears in 2 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 18:20 Refrain First Line: Here in the Bread that is broken Topics: Thursday of the Lord's Supper; Eucharist; Comfort; Community; Feast; Freedom; Friendship; Gathering; Heaven; Jesus Christ; Love of God for Us; Mercy; Peace; Presence of God; Service; Welcome Used With Tune: [Where two or three are gathered]

Like Myrrh's Precious Fragrance

Author: Ricardo Holden, 1829-1886; João Wilson Faustini; Rae E. Whitney, b. 1927 Meter: 6.5.6.5 D Appears in 2 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 18:20 First Line: Qual mirra fragrante (Like myrrh's precious fragrance) Topics: Christ's Name; Comfort; Joy Used With Tune: MIRRA

Blest Be the Tie That Binds

Author: John Fawcett Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 2,282 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 18:20 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 prayers. 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 are called to part, it gives us inward pain; but we shall still be joined in heart, and hope to meet again. 5 From sorrow, toil, and pain, and sin we shall be free; and perfect love and friendship reign through all eternity. * Or "Maker's" Topics: The Church; Community in Christ; Dying in Christ; Eternal Life; Funeral; Lord's Supper; Prayer; Unity; Unity Used With Tune: DENNIS