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Christ is our cornerstone

Author: John Chandler, 1806-76 Meter: 6.6.6.6.8.8 Appears in 186 hymnals Topics: Anniversary of a Church Lyrics: 1 Christ is our cornerstone, on whom alone we build; with his true saints alone the courts of heaven are filled; on his great love our hopes we place of present grace and joys above. 2 With psalms and hymns of praise this holy place shall ring; our voices we will raise the Three in One to sing, and thus proclaim in joyful song both loud and long that glorious name. 3 Here, gracious God, draw near and move among us now; receive each fervent prayer, accept each faithful vow, and more and more on all who pray each holy day your blessings pour. 4 Here may we gain from heaven the grace which we implore; and may that grace, once given, be with us evermore, until that day when all the blest to endless rest are called away. Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:11-15 Used With Tune: HAREWOOD Text Sources: Urbs beata Hierusalem, Latin, c. 7th cent.

The Church's One Foundation

Author: Samuel J. Stone, 1839-1900 Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 861 hymnals Topics: Dedication of a Church; Anniversaries; Church; Communion of Saints; Diversity; Ecuminism; Faith; Grace; Heaven; Jesus Christ; Kingdom/Reign of God; New Creation; Peace; Redemption; Saints; Second Coming; Trinity; Unity Scripture: Psalm 118:22 Used With Tune: AURELIA

Community of Christ

Author: Shirley Erena Murray, 1931- Meter: 6.6.8.4 D Appears in 6 hymnals Topics: Anniversary of a Church Lyrics: 1 Community of Christ, who make the Cross your own, live out your creed and risk your life for God alone: the God who wears your face, to whom all worlds belong, whose children are of every race and every song. 2 Community of Christ, look past the Church's door and see the refugee, the hungry, and the poor. Take hands with the oppressed, the jobless in your street, take towel and water, that you wash your neighbour's feet. 3 Community of Christ, through whom the word must sound - cry out for justice and for peace the whole world round: disarm the powers that war and all that can destroy, turn bombs to bread, and tears of anguish into joy. 4 When menace melts away, so shall God's will be done, the climate of the world be peace and Christ its Sun; our currency be love and kindliness our law, our food and faith be shared as one for evermore. Scripture: Matthew 8:8-17 Used With Tune: LEONI

How lovely is your dwelling-place

Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 53 hymnals Topics: Anniversary of a Church Lyrics: 1 How lovely is your dwelling-place, O Lord of hosts, to me; my thirsting soul longs eagerly within your courts to be. 2 Beside your altars, Lord of all, the swallows find a nest; happy are those who dwell with you and praise you without rest, 3 and happy those whose hearts are set upon the pilgrim ways: you are the water when they thirst, their guide towards your face. 4 How blest are they that in your house for ever give you praise: one day with you is better spent than thousands in dark ways. 5 The Lord will hold back no good thing from those who justly live; to all who trust, the Lord of hosts will all his blessings give. Scripture: Psalm 84 Used With Tune: HARINGTON Text Sources: Scottish Psalter, 1650, alt.

O LORD, You Are My Light

Meter: 6.6.6.6.8.8 with repeat Appears in 18 hymnals Topics: Anniversaries; Assurance; Church Year Lent; Church Year Transfiguration; Conflict; Courage; Darkness; Elements of Worship Call to Worship; Elements of Worship Confession (Individual); Elements of Worship Gathering; Elements of Worship Prayer for Illumination; Enemies; Freedom from Fear; God Dependence on; God as Refuge; God as Shelter; God's Armor; God's Love; God's Presence; God's Protection; God's Strength; Hope; Joy; Judgment; Lament Individual; Mercy; Occasional Services Dedication / Consecration / Anniversary; Occasional Services Funerals; Occasional Services Ordination and/or Installation; Peace; People of God / Church Suffering; Prayer; Temptation And Trial; Truth; Year A, Ordinary Time after Epiphany, 3rd Sunday; Year C, Lent, 2nd Sunday Lyrics: 1 O LORD, you are my light and my salvation near: then who will cause me fright or fill my heart with fear? While God my strength, my life sustains, secure from fear my soul remains, secure from fear my soul remains. 2 My one request has been and still this prayer I raise; that I may live within God's house for all my days. God's glorious beauty to admire, and in his temple to inquire, and in his temple to inquire. 3 When troubles round me swell, when fears and dangers throng, securely I will dwell in his pavilion strong. Within the shelter of God's tent he hides me till the storm is spent, he hides me till the storm is spent. 4 Uplifted on a rock above my foes around, amid the battle shock my song shall still resound. Then joyful offerings I will bring; the LORD God's praise my heart shall sing, the LORD God's praise my heart shall sing. Scripture: Psalm 27 Used With Tune: RHOSYMEDRE Text Sources: St. 1 Psalter, 1887; sts. 2-4 Psalter, 1912, alt.

Come, O Spirit, Dwell Among Us

Author: Janie Alford Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 5 hymnals Topics: The Christian Year Pentecost; Building/Bridge; Church Anniversaries; Church Dedication of a Building; Church Mission; Eternal Life; Holiness; Holy Spirit Images; Holy Spirit Power; Holy Spirit Presence; Mystery; Opening Hymns; Pilgrimage and Conflict; Trinity; Pentecost Year A; Easter 4 Year B Lyrics: 1 Come, O Spirit, dwell among us, come with pentecostal power; give the church a stronger vision, help us face each crucial hour. Built upon a firm foundation, Jesus Christ, the cornerstone, still the church is called to mission that God's love shall be made known. 2 We would raise our hallelujahs for the grace of yesteryears; for tomorrow's unknown pathway, hear, O God, our humble prayers. In the church's pilgrim journey you have led us all the way, still in presence move before us, fire by night and cloud by day. 3 Come, O Spirit, dwell among us; give us words of fire and flame. Help our feeble lips to praise you, glorify your holy name. God, all holy, Son and Spirit, three in one: what mystery! We would sing our loud hosannas now and through eternity. Used With Tune: EBENEZER

Almighty Lord, How Lovely Is That Place

Author: Stephen P. Starke Meter: 10.10.10 with alleluias Appears in 1 hymnal Topics: Biblical Names and Places Jacob; Biblical Names and Places Jacob; Blessing; Church Year Lent; Church Year Transfiguration; Desiring God; Discipleship; Doubt; Elements of Worship Baptism; Elements of Worship Gathering; Elements of Worship Lord's Supper; Elements of Worship Praise and Adoration; Fear; God Desire for; God Trust in; God as Refuge; God as Shield; God's Armor; God's Deeds; God's Face; God's House; God's Love; God's Name; God's People (flock, sheep); God's Promise of Redemption; God's Strength; God's Way; Grace; Hymns of Praise; Jesus Christ Incarnation; Joy; Longing for God; Occasional Services Christian Marriage; Occasional Services Dedication / Consecration / Anniversary; Occasional Services Funerals; Occasional Services Ordination and/or Installation; Pain; Peace; People of God / Church Citizens of Heaven; Prayer; Rest; Songs of Zion; Sorrow; Suffering; Temple; Temptation And Trial; The Fall; The Incarnation; Trust; Unity and Fellowship; Year A, B, C, Presentation of the Lord, February 2; Year B, Ordinary Time after Pentecost, August 21-27; Year C, Ordinary Time after Pentecost, October 23-29 Scripture: Psalm 84 Used With Tune: SINE NOMINE

With Shouts of Joy Come Praise the LORD

Author: Emily R. Brink, b. 1940 Appears in 1 hymnal Topics: Church Year Christ the King; Church Year Passion/Palm Sunday; Daily Prayer Morning Prayer; Disciples / Calling; Earth; Elements of Worship Baptism; Elements of Worship Call to Worship; Elements of Worship Gathering; Elements of Worship Praise and Adoration; God Changelessness of; God as Shepherd; God as Creator; God as King; God's Triumph; God's Word; God's Faithfulness; God's Generosity; God's Goodness; God's Greatness; God's Love; God's Name; God's People (flock, sheep); God's Presence; Grace; Gratitude; Hymns of Praise; Joy; Life Stages Generations; Mercy; Mission; Occasional Services Christian Marriage; Occasional Services Civic / National Occasions; Occasional Services Dedication / Consecration / Anniversary; Occasional Services New Year; Occasional Services Thanksgving Day / Harvest Festival; People of God / Church Family of God; People of God / Church Witnessing; Processions; Rejoicing; Remembering; Temple; Unity and Fellowship; Witness; Worship; Year A, Ordinary Time after Pentecost, June 12-18 (if ater Trinity Sunday); Year A, Reign of Christ, November 20-26; Year C, Thanksgiving Day, Canada, 2nd Monday in October; Year C, Thanksgiving Day, USA, 4th Thursday in November; Texts in Languages Other than English Punjabi First Line: Ae sab Zamiinde loko (With shouts of joy, come praise the LORD) Scripture: Psalm 100 Used With Tune: KHUSHI RAHO

Our Father, by whose servants

Author: George Wallace Briggs, 1875-1959 Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 18 hymnals Topics: Holy Days and Various Occasions On the Anniversary of the Dedication of a Church Used With Tune: WOLVERCOTE

With Joy I Heard My Friends Exclaim

Author: Hal H. Hopson Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8 Appears in 17 hymnals Topics: Biblical Names and Places David; Biblical Names and Places Israel; Biblical Names and Places Jerusalem; Church Year Advent; Church Year Lent; Church Year Pentecost; Daily Prayer Midday Prayer; Elements of Worship Gathering; Faith; Freedom; God Trust in; God as Refuge; God's Safety; God's Will; God's Forgiveness; God's Friendship; God's Glory; God's House; God's Judgments; God's Justice; God's law; God's Love; God's Presence; Grace; Gratitude; Healing; Hymns of Praise; Jesus Christ Friend of Sinners; Jesus Christ Incarnation; Love; Occasional Services Dedication / Consecration / Anniversary; Occasional Services Dedication / Consecration / Anniversary; Peace; People of God / Church Family of God; Prayer; Processions; Rejoicing; Rest; Songs of Zion; Temple; Temptation And Trial; The Incarnation; Unity and Fellowship; Unity of the Church; Worship; Year A, Advent, 1st Sunday Refrain First Line: Come, let us go to the house of the Lord Scripture: Psalm 122 Used With Tune: SUSSEX CAROL Text Sources: Stanzas Psalter, 1912, alt.

This is the truth we hold

Author: Basil Ernest Bridge, 19270 Meter: 6.6.6.6.8.8 Appears in 1 hymnal Topics: Anniversary of a Church Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:20-23 Used With Tune: LITTLE CORNARD

Lord, heal my soul

Author: ICEL Appears in 1 hymnal Topics: Anniversary of a Church First Line: Blessed are they that consider the poor and helpless Scripture: Psalm 41 Used With Tune: PSALM 41 Text Sources: Verses: The Psalms: The Liturgical Psalter (Inclusive Language Version), 1994

All My Hope Is Firmly Grounded

Author: Joachim Neander; Fred Pratt Green Meter: 8.7.8.7.3.3.7 Appears in 2 hymnals Topics: The Church in the World Commitment: Trust; Assurance; Building/Bridge; Calling and Response; Change; Christian Experience; Church Anniversaries; Commitment; God Care; God Creator; God Goodness; God Power/Might; God Providence; God Wisdom; Gratitude; Guidance; Hope; Light; Praise; Time; Trust; Wisdom; Word of God; Advent 2 Year A; Epiphany 3 Year A; Epiphany 4 Year A; Epiphany 9 Year A; Advent 1 Year B; Proper 27 Year B; Proper 16 Year C; Proper 17 Year C; Proper 21 Year C Used With Tune: MICHAEL

God Is My Strong Salvation

Author: James Montgomery Meter: 7.6.7.6 Appears in 288 hymnals Topics: Anniversaries; Assurance; Church Year Lent; Church Year Transfiguration; Conflict; Courage; Darkness; Elements of Worship Call to Worship; Elements of Worship Confession (Individual); Elements of Worship Gathering; Elements of Worship Prayer for Illumination; Enemies; Freedom from Fear; God Dependence on; God as Refuge; God as Shelter; God's Armor; God's Love; God's Presence; God's Protection; God's Strength; Hope; Joy; Judgment; Lament Individual; Mercy; Occasional Services Dedication / Consecration / Anniversary; Occasional Services Funerals; Occasional Services Ordination and/or Installation; Peace; People of God / Church Suffering; Prayer; Temptation And Trial; Truth; Year A, Ordinary Time after Epiphany, 3rd Sunday; Year C, Lent, 2nd Sunday Lyrics: 1 God is my strong salvation; what foe have I to fear? In peril and temptation my light, my help, is near. 2 Though hosts encamp around me, firm to the fight I stand; what terror can confound me, with God at my right hand? 3 Place on the Lord reliance, my soul, with courage wait; God's truth be thine affiance, when faint and desolate. 4 God's might thy heart shall strengthen, God's love thy joy increase; mercy thy days shall lengthen; the Lord will give thee peace. Scripture: Psalm 27 Used With Tune: CHRISTUS, DER IST MEIN LEBEN

This Is the Day

Appears in 43 hymnals Topics: Antiphonal Psalms; Biblical Names and Places Aaron; Biblical Names and Places Israel; Church Year Easter; Church Year Passion/Palm Sunday; Elements of Worship Call to Worship; Elements of Worship Lord's Supper; Elements of Worship Praise and Adoration; Freedom; God's Triumph; God's Goodness; God's House; God's House; God's Name; God's People (flock, sheep); Mercy; Occasional Services Dedication / Consecration / Anniversary; Prayer; Processions; Salvation; Temple; Unity and Fellowship; Worship; Year A, B, C, Easter, Resurrection of the Lord; Year A, B, C, Lent, Liturgy of the Palms; Year C, Easter, 2nd Sunday; Settings Especially Appropriate for Children Scripture: Psalm 118:19 Used With Tune: THIS IS THE DAY

Now the Silence

Author: Jaroslav J. Vajda Meter: Irregular Appears in 29 hymnals Topics: The Church at Worship Holy Communion; liturgical Communion Songs; Blessings; Celebration; Choruses and Refrains; Church Anniversaries; Forgiveness from God; Grace; Jesus Christ Bridegroom; Music and Singing; Peace (Inner, Calmness, Serenity; Reconciliation; Service Music Gathering, Call to Worship, Greeting; Time; Trinity; Welcome; Worship; Reign of Christ Year A; Reign of Christ Year B; Lent 4 Year C; Easter 7 Year C Lyrics: Now the silence Now the peace Now the empty hands uplifted Now the kneeling Now the plea Now the Father's arms in welcome Now the hearing Now the power Now the vessel brimmed for pouring Now the body Now the blood Now the joyful celebration Now the wedding Now the songs Now the heart forgiven leaping Now the Spirit's visitation Now the Son's epiphany Now the Father's blessing Now Now Now Used With Tune: NOW

God Is Here! As We Your People Meet

Author: Fred Pratt Green Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 47 hymnals Topics: Church Anniversaries and Dedications; Church Nature and Unity; Church Worship and Prayer; Opening of Worship; Year A Easter 4; Year A Proper 18 First Line: God is here! As we your people Lyrics: 1 God is here! As we your 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 the 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 Sovereign God, of earth and heaven, in an age of change and doubt, Keep us faithful to the gospel, help us work your purpose out. Here, in this day's celebration, all we have to give, receive: we, who cannot live without you, we adore you! We believe! Used With Tune: ABOTT'S LEIGH

The Glorious Gates of Righteousness

Meter: 8.6.8.6 with repeat Appears in 16 hymnals Topics: Antiphonal Psalms; Biblical Names and Places Aaron; Biblical Names and Places Israel; Church Year Easter; Church Year Passion/Palm Sunday; Elements of Worship Call to Worship; Elements of Worship Lord's Supper; Elements of Worship Praise and Adoration; Freedom; God's Triumph; God's Goodness; God's House; God's House; God's Name; God's People (flock, sheep); Mercy; Occasional Services Dedication / Consecration / Anniversary; Prayer; Processions; Salvation; Temple; Unity and Fellowship; Worship; Year A, B, C, Easter, Resurrection of the Lord; Year A, B, C, Lent, Liturgy of the Palms; Year C, Easter, 2nd Sunday Lyrics: 1 The glorious gates of righteousness throw open unto me, and I will come to them with praise and enter thankfully; and I will come to them with praise and enter thankfully. 2 This is your temple gate, O LORD: the just shall enter there. My Savior, I will give you thanks, for you have heard my prayer; My Savior, I will give you thanks, for you have heard my prayer. 3 The stone rejected and despised is now the cornerstone. How wondrous are the ways of God, unfathomed and unknown; how wondrous are the ways of God, unfathomed and unknown. 4 Hosanna! Ever blest is he who comes in God's own name. The blessing of God's holy house upon you we proclaim. The blessing of God's holy house upon you we proclaim. 5 O praise the LORD, for he is good; let all in heaven above and all his saints on earth proclaim his everlasting love; and all his saints on earth proclaim his everlasting love. Scripture: Psalm 118 Used With Tune: ZERAH Text Sources: Psalter, 1912, alt.

One Thing I Ask

Author: Andy Park Appears in 5 hymnals Topics: Anniversaries; Assurance; Church Year Lent; Church Year Transfiguration; Conflict; Courage; Darkness; Elements of Worship Call to Worship; Elements of Worship Confession (Individual); Elements of Worship Gathering; Elements of Worship Prayer for Illumination; Enemies; Freedom from Fear; God Dependence on; God as Refuge; God as Shelter; God's Armor; God's Love; God's Presence; God's Protection; God's Strength; Hope; Joy; Judgment; Lament Individual; Mercy; Occasional Services Dedication / Consecration / Anniversary; Occasional Services Funerals; Occasional Services Ordination and/or Installation; Peace; People of God / Church Suffering; Prayer; Temptation And Trial; Truth; Year A, Ordinary Time after Epiphany, 3rd Sunday; Year C, Lent, 2nd Sunday First Line: One thing I ask, one thing I seek Scripture: Psalm 27 Used With Tune: [One thing I ask, one thing I seek]

Now thank we all our God

Author: Martin Rinkart, 1586-1649; Catherine Winkworth, 1827-78 Meter: 6.7.6.7.6.6.6.6 Appears in 688 hymnals Topics: Anniversary of a Church Lyrics: 1 Now thank we all our God with heart and hands and voices, who wondrous things has done, in whom the world rejoices; who from our mothers' arms has blessed us on our way with countless gifts of love, and still is ours today. 2 O may this bounteous God through all our life be near us, with ever joyful hearts and blessèd peace to cheer us. Lord, keep us in your grace, and guide us when perplexed, and free us from all ills in this world in the next. 3 All praise and thanks to God who reigns in highest heaven, to Father and to Son and Spirit now be given: the one eternal God, whom heaven and earth adore, who ever was, is now, and shall be ever more. Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-21 Used With Tune: NUN DANKET ALLE GOTT (1)

Thou who art enthroned in glory

Author: Mrs. Lydia Jane Pierson Appears in 3 hymnals Topics: Anniversary; Christ Glory of; Church; Church A Vine; Educational Institutions; Freedom Religious; Zion Lyrics: 1 Thou who art enthroned in glory, Crowned with love and robed in grace, Lo! we humbly bow before Thee, Offering up our songs of praise. Mighty God and gracious Saviour! Spirit of enduring grace, Come in Thine especial favor, With Thy glory fill this place. 2 We would celebrate the changes Which the passing years have made, Since our fathers—poor and strangers— Sought the Western forest’s shade. From Helvetia’s vine-clad mountains Came a little friendless band; By the rich Rhine’s infant fountains, Others left their fatherland. 3 Here the little vine, increasing, Spread its branches green and fair; Now by Thine especial blessing See how wide Thy vineyards are. Come and take the ripened cluster; All the vintage, Lord, is Thine; But let mercy temper justice, Where Thou meet’st a fruitless vine. 4 Let our institutions flourish, Sending forth a pious band, With the words of life to nourish All who hunger through the land. Zion spreads her hands before Thee; Come, and in her temples reign, While we give all praise and glory To the Triune God, Amen. Used With Tune: GUIDANCE

Let Us Come to Worship God

Author: I-to Loh, b. 1936 Appears in 3 hymnals Topics: Church Year Christ the King; Church Year Passion/Palm Sunday; Daily Prayer Morning Prayer; Disciples / Calling; Earth; Elements of Worship Baptism; Elements of Worship Call to Worship; Elements of Worship Gathering; Elements of Worship Praise and Adoration; God Changelessness of; God as Shepherd; God as Creator; God as King; God's Triumph; God's Word; God's Faithfulness; God's Generosity; God's Goodness; God's Greatness; God's Love; God's Name; God's People (flock, sheep); God's Presence; Grace; Gratitude; Hymns of Praise; Joy; Life Stages Generations; Mercy; Mission; Occasional Services Christian Marriage; Occasional Services Civic / National Occasions; Occasional Services Dedication / Consecration / Anniversary; Occasional Services New Year; Occasional Services Thanksgving Day / Harvest Festival; People of God / Church Family of God; People of God / Church Witnessing; Processions; Rejoicing; Remembering; Temple; Unity and Fellowship; Witness; Worship; Year A, Ordinary Time after Pentecost, June 12-18 (if ater Trinity Sunday); Year A, Reign of Christ, November 20-26; Year C, Thanksgiving Day, Canada, 2nd Monday in October; Year C, Thanksgiving Day, USA, 4th Thursday in November; Texts in Languages Other than English Taiwanese First Line: Lán tiόh kèng pài Chú Siōngtè (Let us come to worship God) Scripture: Psalm 100 Used With Tune: HA-A-O-HO-I-AN

Lord God, the Spirit blest

Author: James Montgomery, 1771-1854 Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 271 hymnals Topics: Anniversary of a Church Lyrics: 1 Lord God, the Spirit blest, in this accepted hour, as on the day of Pentecost, descend with all your power; we meet with one accord in this your holy place, and wait the promise of our Lord, the Spirit of all grace. 3 Like mighty rushing wind upon the waves beneath, move with one impulse every mind, one soul, one feeling breathe: the young, the old inspire with wisdom from above; and give us hearts and tongues of fire to pray, and praise, and love. 5 Spirit of light! explore, and chase our gloom away, with lustre shining more and more towards the perfect day: Spirit of truth! alone in life and death our guide; come, Spirit of adoption! now may we be sanctified. Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:17-18 Used With Tune: VENICE

Lord, Who Shall Be Welcome

Author: Steven C. Warner Appears in 2 hymnals Topics: Church Year All Saints' Day; Disciples / Calling; Discipleship; Elements of Worship Gathering; Elements of Worship Lord's Supper; Elements of Worship Preparation for Worship; Endurance; God's Word; God's House; Innocence; Jesus Christ Way, Truth, and Life; Labor; Obedience; Occasional Services Civic / National Occasions; Occasional Services Dedication / Consecration / Anniversary; People of God / Church Citizens of Heaven; Sanctification; Temple; Ten Commandments 8th Commandment (do not steal); Ten Commandments 9th Commandment (do not bear false witness); The Fall; Trust; Unity and Fellowship; Worship; Year A, Ordinary Time after Epiphany, 4th Sunday; Year B, Ordinary Time after Pentecost, August 28-September 3; Year C, Ordinary Time after Pentecost, July 17-23 First Line: Those who walk without blame Refrain First Line: Lord, who shall be welcome in your tent? Scripture: Psalm 15 Used With Tune: [Those who walk without blame]

Glorious things of you are spoken

Author: John Newton, 1725-1807 Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 1,295 hymnals Topics: Anniversary of a Church Lyrics: 1 Glorious things of you are spoken, Zion, city of our God: he whose word cannot be broken formed you for his own abode. On the Rock of Ages founded, what can shake your sure repose? With salvation's walls surrounded you may smile at all your foes. 2 See, the streams of living waters, springing from eternal love, well supply your sons and daughters and all fear of want remove: who can faint while such a river ever flows their thirst to assuage - grace, which like the Lord the giver never fails from age to age? 3 Blest inhabitants of Zion, washed in their Redeemer's blood: Jesus, whom their souls rely on, makes them kings and priests to God. For his love his people raises over self to reign as kings, and as priests, his solemn praises each for a thank-offering brings. 4 Saviour, since of Zion's city I, through grace, a member am, let the world deride or pity, I will glory in your name: fading are the worldlings' pleasures, all their boasted pomp and show; solid joys and lasting treasures none but Zion's children know. Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-8 Used With Tune: ABOT'S LEIGH

O God of Bethel, by whose hand

Author: Philip Doddridge, 1702-51 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 377 hymnals Topics: Anniversary of a Church Lyrics: 1 O God of Bethel, by whose hand your people still are fed, who through this weary pilgrimage have all our forebears led: 2 our vows, our prayers, we now present before your throne of grace; God of our people, be the God of each succeeding race. 3 Through each perplexing path of life our wandering footsteps guide; give us each day our daily bread, for all our needs provide. 4 O spread your covering wings around, till all our wanderings cease, and at our Father's loved abode our souls arrive in peace. Scripture: 1 Kings 8:22-53 Used With Tune: SALZBURG

Christ, from whom all blessings flow

Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-88 Meter: 7.7.7.7 Appears in 102 hymnals Topics: Anniversary of a Church Lyrics: 1 Christ, from whom all blessings flow, perfecting the saints below, hear us, who your nature share, who your mystic body are. 2 Join us, in one spirit join, grant us still your help divine; still for more on you we call, you, O Christ, fill all in all. 3 Move, and animate, and guide: various gifts to each divide; placed according to your will, let us all our work fulfil; 4 freely may we all agree, touched with loving sympathy; kindly for each other care; every member feel its share. 5 Love, like death, has all destroyed, rendered all distinctions void; names, and sects, and parties fall; you, O Christ, are all in all. Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-13 Used With Tune: VIENNA

Behold! the mountain of the Lord

Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 182 hymnals Topics: Anniversary of a Church Lyrics: 1 Behold! the mountain of the Lord in latter days shall rise on mountain tops above the hills and draw the wondering eyes. 2 To this the joyful nations round, all tribes and tongues, shall flow; up to the hill of God, they'll say, and to his house we'll go. 3 The beam that shines from Zion hill shall lighten every land; the king who reigns in Salem's towers shall all the world command. 4 Among the nations he shall judge; his judgments truth shall guide; his sceptre shall protect the just, and quell the sinner’s pride. 5 No strife shall rage, nor hostile feuds disturb those peaceful years; to ploughshares men shall beat their swords, to pruning-hooks their spears. 6 No longer hosts encountering hosts shall crowds of slain deplore; they hang the trumpet in the hall pursuing war no more. 7 Come then, O house of Jacob! come to worship at his shrine; and, walking in the light of God, with holy beauties shine. Scripture: Isaiah 2:1-10 Used With Tune: GLASGOW Text Sources: Scottish Paraphrases, 1781, alt.

We praise, we worship thee, O God

Appears in 13 hymnals Topics: Anniversary of a Church Lyrics: 1 We praise, we worship you, O God, your sovereign power we sound abroad; all nations bow before your throne, and you the Lord eternal own. 2 Loud hallelujahs to your name the angels and all hosts proclaim; by all the powers and thrones in heaven unceasing praise to you is given. 3 O holy, holy, holy Lord, the God of hosts, by all adored, through heaven and earth your creatures see the glory of your majesty. 4 Apostles join the glorious throng and swell the loud triumphant song; enraptured prophets hear the sound and spread the hallelujahs round. 5 Victorious martyrs join their praise and shout the omnipotence of grace, while all the church throughout the earth acknowledge and extol your worth. 6 Glory to you, O God most high! Father, we praise your majesty: the Son, the Spirit we adore Creator, Saviour, Comforter. Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-5 Used With Tune: CHURCH TRIUMPHANT Text Sources: From an ancient Christian hymn, ?4th cent.; Tr. anon. in Philip Gell's A Church Hymn Book, 1815, alt.

May the Gracious Care

Author: Steven C. Warner Appears in 1 hymnal Topics: Anniversaries; Biblical Names and Places Moses; Church Year Ash Wednesday; Church Year Transfiguration; Daily Prayer Morning Prayer; Elements of Worship Confession (Individual); Faith; God Obedience to; God Trust in; God as Refuge; God as Creator; God's Seeing; God's Sovereignty; God's Sustaining Power; God's Will; God's Word; God's Armor; God's Face; God's Love; God's Power; God's Providence; Grace; Humanity Redeemed by God; Humanity Sustained by God; Joy; Joy; Judgment; Labor; Life Stages Death; Life Stages Generations; Life Stages Old Age; Occasional Services Funerals; Occasional Services New Year; Occasional Services Ordination and/or Installation; Pain; People of God / Church Renewal; Suffering; Temptation And Trial; The Creation; Year A, Ordinary Time after Pentecost, November, 13-19; Year A, Ordinary Time after Pentecost, October 23-29; Year B, Ordinary Time after Pentecost, October 9-15 First Line: O Lord, you have been our refuge Refrain First Line: May the gracious care (May the love of God) Scripture: Psalm 90 Used With Tune: [O Lord, you have been our refuge]

We love the place, O God

Author: Rev. Sir H. W. Baker; Dean Bullock Meter: 6.6.6.6 Appears in 103 hymnals Topics: The House of Prayer; For Anniversary Services; Dedication of a Church Used With Tune: QUAM DILECTA

Rejoice in God’s saints, today and all days

Author: Frederick Pratt Green, 1903- Meter: 10.10.11.11 Appears in 19 hymnals Topics: Anniversary of a Church Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14 Used With Tune: PADERBORN

I was overjoyed, Alleluia!

Author: Albert McPherson, 1927-; Michael Wentzell, 1939-73 Meter: Irregular Appears in 2 hymnals Topics: Anniversary of a Church First Line: Jerusalem our home, Alleluia Used With Tune: PSALM 122

I am the church! You are the church!

Author: Richard K. Avery, 1934-; Donald S. March, 19230 Appears in 12 hymnals Topics: Anniversary of a Church First Line: The church is not a building 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 people gather there's singing and there's praying, there's laughing and there's crying sometimes all of it saying: [Refrain] 4 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] Used With Tune: PORT JERVIS

How Lovely Is Your Dwelling

Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 14 hymnals Topics: Biblical Names and Places Jacob; Biblical Names and Places Zion; Blessing; Church Year Lent; Church Year Transfiguration; Desiring God; Discipleship; Doubt; Elements of Worship Baptism; Elements of Worship Gathering; Elements of Worship Lord's Supper; Elements of Worship Praise and Adoration; Fear; God Desire for; God Trust in; God as Refuge; God as Shield; God's Armor; God's Deeds; God's Face; God's House; God's Love; God's Name; God's People (flock, sheep); God's Promise of Redemption; God's Strength; God's Way; Grace; Hymns of Praise; Jesus Christ Incarnation; Joy; Longing for God; Occasional Services Christian Marriage; Occasional Services Dedication / Consecration / Anniversary; Occasional Services Funerals; Occasional Services Ordination and/or Installation; Pain; Peace; People of God / Church Citizens of Heaven; Prayer; Rest; Songs of Zion; Sorrow; Suffering; Temple; Temptation And Trial; The Fall; The Incarnation; Trust; Unity and Fellowship; Year A, B, C, Presentation of the Lord, February 2; Year B, Ordinary Time after Pentecost, August 21-27; Year C, Ordinary Time after Pentecost, October 23-29 Lyrics: 1 How lovely is your dwelling, O Lord of hosts, to me; my soul is longing, fainting, the courts of God to see. The beauty of your dwelling will bring me joy anew. My heart and flesh are crying, O living God, for you. 2 Beneath your care the sparrow finds place for peaceful rest; to keep her young in safety the swallow finds a nest. So, Lord, my King Almighty, your love will shelter me; beneath your wings of mercy my dwelling place will be. 3 Blest they who love and serve you, whose joy and strength you are. Forever they will praise you, your ways are in their heart. Though tried, their tears like showers shall fill the springs of peace, and all the way to Zion their strength shall still increase. Scripture: Psalm 84 Used With Tune: ST. EDITH Text Sources: Psalter, 1912, alt.

Renew They Church, Her Ministries Restore

Author: Kenneth L. Cober, 1902-1993 Meter: 10.6.10.6.8.8.8.6 Appears in 27 hymnals Topics: Anniversaries; Church; Dedication of a Church; Discipleship; Grace; Guidance; Inner Peace; Life in Christ, Christian Life; Love for Others; Ministry; Petition, Prayer; Renewal; Salvation; Service; Teaching; Witness; Word of God; Gospel; Worship and Adoration First Line: Renew thy church, her ministries restore Scripture: 1 Kings 19:12 Used With Tune: ALL IS WELL

How Blessed Is This Place, O Lord

Author: Ernest E. Ryden, 1886-1981 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 18 hymnals Topics: L M; Commemorations and Accoasions Dedication, Anniversary; Dedication of a Church; Lesser Festivals Used With Tune: SOLOTHURN

Built on a Rock

Author: Nikolai F. S. Grundtvig, 1783-1872; Carl Doving, 1867-1937 Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8 Appears in 73 hymnals Topics: Community in Christ; Pentecost 14 (Year A); Church Anniversary; Community in Christ; Dedication of a Church First Line: Built on a rock the Church shall stand Used With Tune: KIRKEN DEN ER ET GAMMELT HUS

I Rejoiced When I Heard Them Say

Author: Bernadette Farrell Meter: 8.8.8.8 with refrain Appears in 8 hymnals Topics: Biblical Names and Places David; Biblical Names and Places Israel; Biblical Names and Places Jerusalem; Church Year Advent; Church Year Lent; Church Year Pentecost; Daily Prayer Midday Prayer; Elements of Worship Gathering; Faith; Freedom; God Trust in; God as Refuge; God's Safety; God's Will; God's Forgiveness; God's Friendship; God's Glory; God's House; God's Judgments; God's Justice; God's law; God's Love; God's Presence; Grace; Gratitude; Healing; Hymns of Praise; Jesus Christ Friend of Sinners; Jesus Christ Incarnation; Love; Occasional Services Dedication / Consecration / Anniversary; Occasional Services Dedication / Consecration / Anniversary; Peace; People of God / Church Family of God; Prayer; Processions; Rejoicing; Rest; Songs of Zion; Temple; Temptation And Trial; The Incarnation; Unity and Fellowship; Unity of the Church; Worship; Year A, Advent, 1st Sunday Refrain First Line: Shalom. shalom, the peace of God be here Scripture: Psalm 122 Used With Tune: ENGLAND

Forever We Will Sing

Author: Michael Morgan; Martin Tel Meter: 12.12.13.13.13.13 Appears in 1 hymnal Topics: Biblical Names and Places David; Biblical Names and Places Egypt; Biblical Names and Places Israel; Biblical Names and Places Mount Hermon; Biblical Names and Places Rahab; Biblical Names and Places Tabor; Church Year Advent; Church Year Baptism of the Lord; Covenant; Discipleship; Doxologies; Earth; Elements of Worship Call to Worship; Elements of Worship Gathering; God as Shield; God as King; God's Wonders; God's Armor; God's Compassion; God's Deeds; God's Faithfulness; God's Justice; God's Love; God's Majesty; God's People (flock, sheep); Happiness; Joy; Judgment; Lament Community; Love; New Creation; Occasional Services Dedication / Consecration / Anniversary; Occasional Services Funerals; Occasional Services New Year; People of God / Church Citizens of Heaven; Royal Psalms; Truth; Unity and Fellowship; Witness; Year A, Ordinary Time after Pentecost, June 26-July 2; Year B, Advent, 4th Sunday; Year B, Ordinary Time after Pentecost, July 17-23 First Line: Forever we will sing to you our God above Scripture: Psalm 89 Used With Tune: GENEVAN 89

Praise the Lord Who Heals

Author: Norman Agatep Appears in 2 hymnals Topics: Alleluias; Biblical Names and Places Israel; Biblical Names and Places Jacob; Biblical Names and Places Jerusalem; Biblical Names and Places Zion; Broken-hearted; Church Year Christmas; Earth; Elements of Worship Gathering; Elements of Worship Praise and Adoration; God Trust in; God as Spirit; God as Creator; God's Sovereignty; God's Sustaining Power; God's Wisdom; God's Word; God's Deeds; God's Faithfulness; God's Greatness; God's Knowing; God's law; God's Love; God's Majesty; God's People (flock, sheep); God's Providence; God's Strength; God's Way; Grace; Guilt; Healing; Hope; Hymns of Praise; Jesus Christ Healer; Jesus Christ Mind of; Joy; Life Stages Generations; Love; Occasional Services Dedication / Consecration / Anniversary; Occasional Services Healing Service; Occasional Services Thanksgving Day / Harvest Festival; Pain; Peace; People of God / Church Family of God; People of God / Church Serving; Rejoicing; Remnant of Isarel; Shame; Sorrow; The Creation; Unity and Fellowship; Witness; Worship; Year A, B, C, Christmas, 2nd Sunday; Year B, Ordinary Time after Epiphany, 5th Sunday First Line: Give thanks for God is gracious Refrain First Line: Praise, praise the Lord who heals Scripture: Psalm 147 Used With Tune: [Give thanks for God is gracious]

I Will Sing of the Mercies of the LORD

Author: James H. Fillmore, 1849-1936; Marie J. Post Appears in 33 hymnals Topics: Biblical Names and Places David; Biblical Names and Places Egypt; Biblical Names and Places Israel; Biblical Names and Places Mount Hermon; Biblical Names and Places Rahab; Biblical Names and Places Tabor; Church Year Advent; Church Year Baptism of the Lord; Covenant; Discipleship; Doxologies; Earth; Elements of Worship Call to Worship; Elements of Worship Gathering; God as Shield; God as King; God's Wonders; God's Armor; God's Compassion; God's Deeds; God's Faithfulness; God's Justice; God's Love; God's Majesty; God's People (flock, sheep); Happiness; Joy; Judgment; Lament Community; Love; New Creation; Occasional Services Dedication / Consecration / Anniversary; Occasional Services Funerals; Occasional Services New Year; People of God / Church Citizens of Heaven; Royal Psalms; Truth; Unity and Fellowship; Witness; Year A, Ordinary Time after Pentecost, June 26-July 2; Year B, Advent, 4th Sunday; Year B, Ordinary Time after Pentecost, July 17-23 First Line: I will sing of the mercies of the LORD forever Scripture: Psalm 89 Used With Tune: FILLMORE

God Everlasting, at Your Word

Author: David Mowbray Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 3 hymnals Topics: Anniversaries; Biblical Names and Places Moses; Church Year Ash Wednesday; Church Year Transfiguration; Daily Prayer Morning Prayer; Elements of Worship Confession (Individual); Faith; God Obedience to; God Trust in; God as Refuge; God as Creator; God as Creator; God's Seeing; God's Sovereignty; God's Sustaining Power; God's Will; God's Word; God's Armor; God's Face; God's Love; God's Power; God's Providence; Grace; Humanity Redeemed by God; Humanity Sustained by God; Joy; Judgment; Labor; Life Stages Death; Life Stages Generations; Life Stages Old Age; Occasional Services Funerals; Occasional Services New Year; Occasional Services Ordination and/or Installation; Pain; People of God / Church Renewal; Suffering; Temptation And Trial; The Creation; Year A, Ordinary Time after Pentecost, November, 13-19; Year A, Ordinary Time after Pentecost, October 23-29; Year B, Ordinary Time after Pentecost, October 9-15 Lyrics: 1 God everlasting, at your word the hills in splendor rise; they overshadow human life whose glory swiftly dies. 2 Our days like dreams come to an end, our story soon is told, when strength is spent, and beauty fades, and bodies have grown old. 3 Teach us, good Lord, to count our days, to cherish every hour, to seek your will, to do your work, and trust your mighty power. 4 Lord, at your hand we have received the cup of joy and pain; pour out the fullness of your grace and we shall sing again! Scripture: Psalm 90 Used With Tune: ST. MAGNUS

How Lovely, Lord, How Lovely

Author: Arlo D. Duba Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 18 hymnals Topics: Biblical Names and Places Jacob; Biblical Names and Places Jacob; Blessing; Church Year Lent; Church Year Transfiguration; Desiring God; Discipleship; Doubt; Elements of Worship Baptism; Elements of Worship Gathering; Elements of Worship Lord's Supper; Elements of Worship Praise and Adoration; Fear; God Desire for; God Trust in; God as Refuge; God as Shield; God's Armor; God's Deeds; God's Face; God's House; God's Love; God's Name; God's People (flock, sheep); God's Promise of Redemption; God's Strength; God's Way; Grace; Hymns of Praise; Jesus Christ Incarnation; Joy; Longing for God; Occasional Services Christian Marriage; Occasional Services Dedication / Consecration / Anniversary; Occasional Services Funerals; Occasional Services Ordination and/or Installation; Pain; Peace; People of God / Church Citizens of Heaven; Prayer; Rest; Songs of Zion; Sorrow; Suffering; Temple; Temptation And Trial; The Fall; The Incarnation; Trust; Unity and Fellowship; Year A, B, C, Presentation of the Lord, February 2; Year B, Ordinary Time after Pentecost, August 21-27; Year C, Ordinary Time after Pentecost, October 23-29 Lyrics: 1 How lovely, Lord, how lovely is your abiding place; my soul is longing, fainting, to feast upon your grace. The sparrow finds a shelter, a place to build her nest, and so your temple calls us with in its walls to rest. 2 In your blest courts to worship, O God, a single day is better than a thousand if I from you should stray. I’d rather keep the entrance and claim you as my Lord than revel in the riches the ways of sin afford. 3 A sun and shield forever are you, O Lord Most High; you shower us with blessings; no good will you deny. The saints, your grace receiving, from strength to strength shall go, and from their life shall rivers of blessing overflow. Scripture: Psalm 84 Used With Tune: MERLE'S TUNE

Let Every Voice on Earth Resound

Author: Michael Morgan Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 1 hymnal Topics: Church Year Christ the King; Church Year Passion/Palm Sunday; Daily Prayer Morning Prayer; Disciples / Calling; Earth; Elements of Worship Baptism; Elements of Worship Call to Worship; Elements of Worship Gathering; Elements of Worship Praise and Adoration; God Changelessness of; God as Shepherd; God as Creator; God as King; God's Triumph; God's Word; God's Faithfulness; God's Generosity; God's Goodness; God's Greatness; God's Love; God's Name; God's People (flock, sheep); God's Presence; Grace; Gratitude; Hymns of Praise; Joy; Life Stages Generations; Mercy; Mission; Occasional Services Christian Marriage; Occasional Services Civic / National Occasions; Occasional Services Dedication / Consecration / Anniversary; Occasional Services New Year; Occasional Services Thanksgving Day / Harvest Festival; People of God / Church Family of God; People of God / Church Witnessing; Processions; Rejoicing; Remembering; Temple; Unity and Fellowship; Witness; Worship; Year A, Ordinary Time after Pentecost, June 12-18 (if ater Trinity Sunday); Year A, Reign of Christ, November 20-26; Year C, Thanksgiving Day, Canada, 2nd Monday in October; Year C, Thanksgiving Day, USA, 4th Thursday in November Scripture: Psalm 100 Used With Tune: GENEVAN 100

Lord, Who May Dwell Within Your House

Author: Christopher L. Webber Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 5 hymnals Topics: Church Year All Saints' Day; Disciples / Calling; Discipleship; Elements of Worship Gathering; Elements of Worship Lord's Supper; Elements of Worship Preparation for Worship; Endurance; God's Word; God's House; Innocence; Jesus Christ Way, Truth, and Life; Labor; Obedience; Occasional Services Civic / National Occasions; Occasional Services Dedication / Consecration / Anniversary; People of God / Church Citizens of Heaven; Sanctification; Temple; Ten Commandments 8th Commandment (do not steal); Ten Commandments 9th Commandment (do not bear false witness); The Fall; Trust; Unity and Fellowship; Worship; Year A, Ordinary Time after Epiphany, 4th Sunday; Year B, Ordinary Time after Pentecost, August 28-September 3; Year C, Ordinary Time after Pentecost, July 17-23 First Line: Lord, who may dwell within your house Scripture: Psalm 15 Used With Tune: CRIMOND

Rejoice, Rejoice, Come Sing with Me

Author: Adam M. L. Tice Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 1 hymnal Topics: Biblical Names and Places David; Biblical Names and Places Israel; Biblical Names and Places Jerusalem; Church Year Advent; Church Year Lent; Church Year Pentecost; Daily Prayer Midday Prayer; Elements of Worship Gathering; Faith; Freedom; God Trust in; God as Refuge; God's Safety; God's Will; God's Forgiveness; God's Friendship; God's Glory; God's House; God's Judgments; God's Justice; God's law; God's Love; God's Presence; Grace; Gratitude; Healing; Hymns of Praise; Jesus Christ Friend of Sinners; Jesus Christ Incarnation; Love; Occasional Services Dedication / Consecration / Anniversary; Occasional Services Dedication / Consecration / Anniversary; Peace; People of God / Church Family of God; Prayer; Processions; Rejoicing; Rest; Songs of Zion; Temple; Temptation And Trial; The Incarnation; Unity and Fellowship; Unity of the Church; Worship; Year A, Advent, 1st Sunday Scripture: Psalm 122 Used With Tune: FOREST GREEN

Lord, Who Are They That May Dwell

Author: James E. Seddon Meter: 7.7.7.7 Appears in 2 hymnals Topics: Church Year All Saints' Day; Disciples / Calling; Discipleship; Elements of Worship Gathering; Elements of Worship Lord's Supper; Elements of Worship Preparation for Worship; Endurance; God's Word; God's House; Innocence; Jesus Christ Way, Truth, and Life; Labor; Obedience; Occasional Services Civic / National Occasions; Occasional Services Dedication / Consecration / Anniversary; People of God / Church Citizens of Heaven; Sanctification; Temple; Ten Commandments 8th Commandment (do not steal); Ten Commandments 9th Commandment (do not bear false witness); The Fall; Trust; Unity and Fellowship; Worship; Year A, Ordinary Time after Epiphany, 4th Sunday; Year B, Ordinary Time after Pentecost, August 28-September 3; Year C, Ordinary Time after Pentecost, July 17-23 Lyrics: 1 LORD, who are they that may dwell within the courts of your house? And by what lives do they show they dwell on your holy hill? 2 They lead an incorrupt life and do the thing that is right. They speak the truth from their heart and use not their tongue for harm. 3 They do no wrong to their friends and will not slander their name. They scorn the one who is false but love those who fear the LORD. 4 They stand by what they have vowed, although it be to their hurt. They do not sin with their wealth and will not be swayed with bribes. 5 Now these are they who may dwell within the courts of the LORD. Their lives shall never be moved; they stand in their God, secure. Scripture: Psalm 15 Used With Tune: STELLA CARMEL

Let Us Go Rejoicing

Author: Bob Hurd, b. 1950 Meter: 6.8.6.6.7.6.9 Appears in 2 hymnals Topics: Biblical Names and Places David; Biblical Names and Places Israel; Biblical Names and Places Jerusalem; Church Year Advent; Church Year Lent; Church Year Pentecost; Daily Prayer Midday Prayer; Elements of Worship Gathering; Faith; Freedom; God Trust in; God as Refuge; God's Safety; God's Will; God's Forgiveness; God's Friendship; God's Glory; God's House; God's Judgments; God's Justice; God's law; God's Love; God's Presence; Grace; Gratitude; Healing; Hymns of Praise; Jesus Christ Friend of Sinners; Jesus Christ Incarnation; Love; Occasional Services Dedication / Consecration / Anniversary; Occasional Services Dedication / Consecration / Anniversary; Peace; People of God / Church Family of God; Prayer; Processions; Rejoicing; Rest; Songs of Zion; Temple; Temptation And Trial; The Incarnation; Unity and Fellowship; Unity of the Church; Worship; Year A, Advent, 1st Sunday Scripture: Psalm 122 Used With Tune: POINT HILL

The Church of Christ in Every Age

Author: Fred Pratt Green Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 30 hymnals Topics: Church in the World Discipleship: Love in Action; Christian Experience; Church Anniversaries; Church Ecumenism; Church Permanence; Heritage; Hunger; Justice; Love for Others; Ministry; Mission and Outreach; Obedience; Renewal; Sacrifice; Service; Social Concerns; Testimony; Word of God; World; Epiphany 9 Year A; Proper 16 Year A; Proper 21 Year A; Easter 6 Year C; Proper 7 Year C; Holy thursday Year ABC Lyrics: 1 The church of Christ, in every age, beset by change but Spirit led, must claim and test its heritage and keep on rising from the dead. 2 Across the world, across the street the victims of injustice cry for shelter and for bread to eat, and never live until they die. 3 Then let the servant church arise, a caring church that longs to be a partner in Christ's sacrifice, and clothed in Christ's humanity. 4 For Christ alone, whose blood was shed, can cure the fever in our blood, and teach us how to share our bread and feed the starving multitude. 5 We have no mission but to serve in full obedience to our Lord: to care for all without reserve and spread Christ's liberating word. Used With Tune: CHURCH TRIUMPHANT

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