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Waiting for the coming of his Lord; or, the active christian

Author: Dr. Doddridge Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 454 hymnals Scripture: Luke 12:35-38 First Line: Ye servants of the Lord Lyrics: 1 Ye servants of the Lord, Each in his office wait, Observant of his heavenly word, And watchful at his gate. 2 Let all your lamps be bright, And trim the golden flame; Gird up your loins, as in his sight, For awful is his name. 3 Watch, 'tis your Lord's command; And while we speak, he's near: Mark the first signal of his hand, And ready all appear. 4 O happy servant he In such a posture found! He shall his Lord with rapture see, And be with honor crown'd. 5 Christ shall the banquet spread With his own bounteous hand, And raise that favorite servant's head Amidst th' angelic band. Topics: The Christian; Activity in religion; Christian Waiting for the coming of his Lord; Diligence and holy zeal; Watchfulness rewarded

Christ, Whose Purpose Is to Kindle

Author: D. Elton Trueblood Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 18 hymnals Scripture: Luke 12:49 Topics: Conflict, Spirtual; Holy Spirit Baptism of ; Church Ministry and Ministers; Church Renewal; Spiritual Conflict; Courage; Holy Spirit Baptism of ; Social Concerns Used With Tune: ODE TO JOY

Rejoicing in hope

Author: Cennick Appears in 1,182 hymnals Scripture: Luke 12:32 First Line: Children of the heavenly king Lyrics: 1 Children of the heavenly king, As we journey, sweetly sing; Sing your savior's worthy praise, Glorious in his works and ways. 2 Ye are travelling home to God, In the way the fathers trod; They are happy now, and ye Soon their happiness shall see. 3 O ye banish'd seed, be glad! Christ our advocate is made; Us to save, our flesh assumes, Brother to our souls becomes. 4 Shout, ye little flock, and blest, You an Jesus' throne shall rest: There your seat is now prepar'd, There your kingdom and reward. 4 Fear not, brethren, joyful stand On the borders of your land; Jesus Christ, your father's son, Bids us undismay'd go on. 5 Lord! submissive make us go, Gladly leaving all below; Only thou our leader be, And we still will follow thee. Topics: The Graces of the Holy Spirit Joy and Rejoicing; Christ Brother; Joy and rejoicing; Rejoicing in hope; Removing and going on our way

Have No Fear, Little Flock

Author: Marjorie Jilson Meter: 6.6.7.6.6 Appears in 12 hymnals Scripture: Luke 12:32 Topics: Election; Epiphany & Ministry of Christ; Shepherd, God/Christ as; Songs for Children Hymns; Assurance; Election; Epiphany & Ministry of Christ; Shepherd, God/Christ as Used With Tune: LITTLE FLOCK

Fear Not, O Little Flock

Author: Johann M. Altenburg; Catherine Winkworth Meter: 8.8.6 D Appears in 106 hymnals Scripture: Luke 12:32 First Line: Fear not, O little flock, the foe Lyrics: 1 Fear not, O little flock, the foe who madly seeks your overthrow; dread not his rage and pow'r: what though your courage sometimes faints, his seeming triumph o'er God's saints lasts but a little hour. 2 Be of good cheer, your cause belongs to him who can avenge your wrongs; leave it to him, our Lord: though hidden yet from all our eyes, he sees the Gideon who shall rise to save us and his Word. 3 As true as God's own Word is true, nor earth nor hell with all their crew against us shall prevail. A jest and byword are they grown; God is with us, we are his own; our vict'ry cannot fail. 4 Amen, Lord Jesus, grant our pray'r; great Captain, now your arm make bare, fight for us once again; so shall your saints and martyrs raise a mighty chorus to your praise, world without end. Amen. Topics: Anniversaries; Reformation Day; The Christian Life Conflict With Sin; Adversaries; Cast Out Fear; God Our Strength Used With Tune: JEHOVAH NISSI

His Eye Is on the Sparrow

Author: Civilla Martin Meter: Irregular with refrain Appears in 99 hymnals Scripture: Luke 12:6-7 First Line: Why should I feel discouraged? Lyrics: 1 Why should I feel discouraged? Why should the shadows come? Why should my heart be lonely and long for heaven and home, When Jesus is my portion? My constant friend is he: His eye is on the sparrow, and I know he watches me; his eye is on the sparrow, and I know he watches me. I sing because I’m happy, I sing because I’m free, for his eye is on the sparrow, and I know he watches me. 2 “Let not your heart be troubled,” his tender word I hear, and resting on his goodness, I lose my doubts and fears; though by the path he leadeth but one step I may see; His eye is on the sparrow, and I know he watches me; his eye is on the sparrow, and I know he watches me. I sing because I’m happy, I sing because I’m free, for his eye is on the sparrow, and I know he watches me. 3 Whenever I am tempted, whenever clouds arise, when song give place to sighing, when hope within me dies, I draw the closer to him, from care he sets me free: His eye is on the sparrow, and I know he watches me; his eye is on the sparrow, and I know he watches me. I sing because I’m happy, I sing because I’m free, for his eye is on the sparrow, and I know he watches me. Topics: Grace Pardon and Assurance Used With Tune: SPARROW

Seek ye first the kingdom of God

Author: Karen Lafferty (b. 1948) Meter: 8.5.11 with alleluias Appears in 76 hymnals Scripture: Luke 12:31 Topics: The Church Celebrates Confirmation; Christ Incarnate Public Ministry; Jesus Teaching Used With Tune: SEEK YE FIRST

We Plow the Fields

Author: Matthias Claudius; Jane M. Campbell Meter: 7.6.7.6 D with refrain Appears in 454 hymnals Scripture: Luke 12:24 First Line: We plow the fields and scatter Refrain First Line: All good gifts around us are sent Lyrics: 1 We plow the fields and scatter the good seed on the land, but it is fed and watered by God's almighty hand; he sends the snow in winter, the warmth to swell the grain, the breezes and the sunshine, and soft refreshing rain. Refrain: All good gifts around us are sent from heav'n above; then thank the Lord, O thank the Lord for all his love. 2 He only is the Maker of all things near and far; he paints the wayside flower, he lights the evening star; the winds and waves obey him, by him the birds are fed; much more to us, his children, he gives our daily bread. [Refrain] 3 We thank you, then, O Father, for all things bright and good, the seed-time and the harvest, our life, our health, our food; no gifts have we to offer for all your love imparts, but that which you desire now: our humble, thankful hearts. [Refrain] Topics: Special Topics Harvest and Thanksgiving; God Love and Grace of; God in Nature Used With Tune: WIR PFLÜGEN

Sometimes a Light Surprises

Author: William Cowper Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 406 hymnals Scripture: Luke 12:24 Lyrics: 1 Sometimes a light surprises The Christian while he sings; It is the Lord, who rises With healing in His wings: When comforts are declining, He grants the soul again A season of clear shining, To cheer it after rain. 2 In holy contemplation We sweetly then pursue The theme of God's salvation, And find it ever new; Set free from present sorrow, We cheerfully can say, Let the unknown tomorrow Bring with it what it may. 3 It can bring with it nothing But He will bear us through; Who gives the lilies clothing Will clothe His people too: Beneath the spreading heavens No creature but is fed; And He who feeds the ravens Will give His children bread. 4 Though vine nor fig tree neither Their wonted fruit shall bear, Though all the field should wither Nor flocks nor herds be there; Yet God the same abiding, His praise shall tune my voice, For while in Him confiding I cannot but rejoice. Amen. Topics: Comfort; God Presence; God Providence; Peace, Spiritual; Trust; Life in Christ Peace Used With Tune: BENTLEY

In heavenly love abiding

Author: Anna Laetitia Waring (1823-1910) Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6 Appears in 566 hymnals Scripture: Luke 12:34 Lyrics: 1 In heavenly love abiding, no change my heart shall fear; and safe is such confiding, for nothing changes here: the storm may roar without me, my heart may low be laid; but God is round about me, and can I be dismayed? 2 Wherever he may guide me, no want shall turn me back; my Shepherd is beside me, and nothing can I lack. His wisdom ever waketh, his sight is never dim: he knows the way he taketh, and I will walk with him. 3 Green pastures are before me, which yet I have not seen; bright skies will soon be o'er me, where darkening clouds have been. My hope I cannot measure: my path to life is free; my Saviour has my treasure, and he will walk with me. Topics: Life in Christ Our Response to Christ - In Devotion; Courage; God Protection of; Rest Used With Tune: PENLAN

God of Grace and God of Glory

Author: Harry Emerson Fosdick, 1878-1969 Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.7 Appears in 155 hymnals Scripture: Luke 12:32 Lyrics: 1 God of grace and God of glory, On Your people pour Your pow'r; Crown Your ancient Church’s story; Bring its bud to glorious flow'r. Grant us wisdom, grant us courage For the facing of this hour, For the facing of this hour. 2 Lo! the hosts of evil round us Scorn the Christ, assail His ways! From the fears that long have bound us Free our hearts to faith and praise. Grant us wisdom, grant us courage For the living of these days, For the living of these days. 3 Cure Your children’s warring madness; Bend our pride to Your control; Shame our wanton, selfish gladness, Rich in things and poor in soul. Grant us wisdom, grant us courage Lest we miss Your kingdom’s goal, Lest we miss Your kingdom’s goal. 4 Save us from weak resignation To the evils we deplore; Let the gift of Your salvation Be our glory evermore. Grant us wisdom, grant us courage, Serving You whom we adore, Serving You whom we adore. Topics: Society Used With Tune: CWM RHONDDA

See How Great a Flame Aspires

Author: Charles Wesley Meter: 7.7.7.7 D Appears in 109 hymnals Scripture: Luke 12:49 Lyrics: 1 See how great a flame aspires, kindled by a spark of grace. Jesus’ love the nations fires, sets the kingdoms on a blaze. To bring fire on earth he came, kindled in some hearts it is; O that all might catch the flame, all partake the glorious bliss! 2 When he first the work begun, small and feeble was his day; now the Word doth swiftly run, now it wins its widening way; more and more it spreads and grows, ever mighty to prevail; sin’s strongholds it now o’erthrows, shakes the trembling gates of hell. 3 Saints of God, your Savior praise, who the door hath opened wide; he hath given the word of grace, Jesus’ word is glorified; Jesus mighty to redeem, who alone the work hath wrought; worthy is the work of him, him who spake a world from naught. 4 Saw ye not the cloud arise, little as a human hand? Now it spreads along the skies, hangs o’er all the thirsty land. Lo! the promise of a shower drops already from above; but the Lord will shortly pour all the spirit of his love. Topics: The Nature of the Church Born of the Spirit; The Nature of the Church Born of the Spirit; Biblical Narrative; Christian Year Pentecost; Jesus Christ Love of Used With Tune: ARFON (MAJOR)

The rich worldling condemned

Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 33 hymnals Scripture: Luke 12:16-21 First Line: My barns are full, my stores increase Lyrics: 1 "My barns are full, my stores increase, And now for many years, Soul, eat and drink, and take thine ease, Secure from wants and fears." 2 Thus while a worldling boasted once, As many now presume; He heard the Lord himself pronounce, His sudden, awful doom. 3 "This night, vain fool, thy soul must pass Into a world unknown; And who shall then the stores possess, Which thou hast call'd thine own!" 4 Thus blinded mortals fondly scheme, For happiness below; 'Till death destroys the pleasing dream, And they awake to woe. 5 Ah! who can speak the vast dismay That fills the sinner's mind, When torn, by death's strong hand away, He leaves his all behind. 6 Wordlings, who cleave to earthly things, But are not rich to God; Will feel that death is full of stings, And hell their dark abode. 7 Dear Saviour make us timely wise, Thy gospel to attend; That we may live above the skies, When this poor life shall end. Topics: Worldling condemned

All That Is Hidden

Author: Bernadette Farrell, b. 1957 Appears in 6 hymnals Scripture: Luke 12:2-3 First Line: If you would follow me, follow where life will lead Refrain First Line: All that is hidden will be made clear Used With Tune: [If you would follow me, follow where life will lead]

'Thy kingdom come!'– on bended knee

Author: Frederick Lucian Hosmer (1840-1929) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 102 hymnals Scripture: Luke 12:2-3 Lyrics: 1 'Thy kingdom come!'--on bended knee the passing ages pray; and faithful souls have yearned to see on earth that kingdom's day. 2 But the slow watches of the night not less to God belong; and for the everlasting right the silent stars are strong. 3 And lo, already on the hills the flags of dawn appear; gird up your loins, ye prophet souls, proclaim the day is near: 4 The day in whose clear-shining light all wrong shall stand revealed, when justice shall be throned with might, and every heart be healed: 5 When knowledge, hand in hand with peace, shall walk the earth abroad, the day of perfect righteousness, the promised day of God. Topics: Life in Christ Christ Risen - Coming Again; Christian Year Advent; Justice and Peace; Kingdom of God Used With Tune: IRISH

Providing Bags that wax not old

Appears in 63 hymnals Scripture: Luke 12:33 First Line: Yes, there are Joys that cannot die Lyrics: 1 Yes, there are Joys that cannot die, With GOD laid up in Store; Treasure, beyond the changing Sky, Brighter than Golden Ore. 2 The Seeds which Piety and Love Have scatter'd here below, In the fair, fertile Fields above, To ample Harvests grow. 3 The Mite, my willing Hands can give, At JESUS' Feet I lay; Grace shall the humble Gift receive, And Grace at large repay. Topics: Faith and Obedience

Fear not, it is your Father's good Pleasure to give you the Kingdom

Appears in 55 hymnals Scripture: Luke 12:32 First Line: Ye little Flock, whom JESUS feeds Lyrics: 1 Ye little Flock, whom JESUS feeds, Dismiss your anxious Cares; Look to the Shepherd of your Souls, And smile away your Fears. 2 Tho' Wolves and Lions prowl around, His Staff is your Defence: 'Midst Sands and Rocks your Shepherd's Voice Calls Streams and Pastures thence. 3 Your Father will a Kingdom give, And give it with Delight; His feeblest Child his Love shall call To triumph in his Sight. 4 Ten Thousand Praises, Lord, we bring For sure Supports like these; And o'er the pious Dead we Sing Thy living Promises. 5 For all we Hope, and they enjoy, We bless a Saviour's Name; Nor Shall that Stroke disturb the Songs, Which breaks this mortal Frame. Topics: liturgical Songs of Response; Invitation to Praise and Repentance

"Little Flock"

Author: Horatius Bonar Appears in 45 hymnals Scripture: Luke 12:32 First Line: Church of the ever-living God Lyrics: 1 Church of the ever-living God, The Father's gracious choice, Amid the voices of this earth How feeble is thy voice! 2 Not many rich or noble called, Not many great or wise; They whom God makes his kings and priests Are poor in human eyes. 3 But the chief Shepherd comes at length; Their feeble days are o'er, No more a handful in the earth, A little flock no more. 4 Then entering the eternal halls, In robes of victory, That mighty multitude shall keep The joyous jubilee. Topics: Christians Fellowship; Church Institutions of; Church Unity of; Communion of Saints At Lord's Table Used With Tune: BELMONT

Not One Forgotten

Author: E. E. Hewitt Appears in 40 hymnals Scripture: Luke 12:6 First Line: There's a word of tender beauty Refrain First Line: In my Father’s blessed keeping Used With Tune: [There's a word of tender beauty]

Behold the lilies of the field

Appears in 9 hymnals Scripture: Luke 12:27 Used With Tune: BACA

Be Ready, All

Author: H. R. J. Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 7 hymnals Scripture: Luke 12:40 First Line: In the awful day that's coming Lyrics: 1 In the awful day that’s coming, When heaven’s trump shall sound, And call the world to judgment, Oh, where shall we be found? Shall we cry for rocks and mountains To hide us in that day From Him who comes in glory, With all His bright array? 2 The Lord is coming shortly, According to His word, Taking vengeance on the wicked, And them that know not God; Oh, who shall then be able In that awful day to stand? “Thou shalt be no longer steward,” Will be the stern command. 3 Shall we begin to tremble, While looking on that sight, And take our march in anguish, Down to eternal night? Oh, what an awful picture! To some it will come true; And, oh, my brother, sister, Shall it be I or you? 4 Oh, souls, be up and doing, We have no time to lose, There’s life and death before us— Oh, which one will you choose? Then let us all take warning, And heed the Savior’s call, Be robed in white adorning, Then we’ll be ready, all. Topics: Warning Used With Tune: [In the awful day that's coming] Text Sources: Timeless Truths (http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/Be_Ready_All); Faith Publishing House, Evening Light Songs, 1949, edited 1987 (397); The Gospel Trumpet Company, Select Hymns, 1911 (387)

Where Your Treasure Is

Author: Marty Haugen, b. 1950 Appears in 4 hymnals Scripture: Luke 12:22-34 First Line: What do you gain from all your worry Refrain First Line: Where your treasure is, there your heart shall be Used With Tune: [What do you gain from all your worry]

Spirit of God, Descend upon My Heart

Author: George Croly, 1780-1860 Meter: 10.10.10.10 Appears in 341 hymnals Scripture: Luke 12:31 Lyrics: 1 Spirit of God, descend upon my heart, free it from sin, through all its pulses move. Stoop to my weakness, mighty as you are, and make me love you as I ought to love. 2 I ask no dream, no prophet ecstasies, no sudden rending of the veil of clay, no angel visitant, no opening skies, but take the dimness of my soul away. 3 Did you not bid us love you, God and King, love you with all our heart and strength and mind? I see your cross--there teach my heart to cling. O let me seek you and O let me find! 4 Teach me to feel that you are always nigh; teach me the struggles of the soul to bear, to check the rising doubt, the rebel sigh; teach me the patience of unanswered prayer. 5 Teach me to love you as your angels love, one holy passion filling all my frame: the baptism of the heaven-descended Dove, my heart an altar, and your love the flame. Used With Tune: MORECAMBE

Will Jesus Find Us Watching?

Author: Fanny J. Crosby Appears in 264 hymnals Scripture: Luke 12:37 First Line: When Jesus comes to reward His servants Refrain First Line: Oh, can we say we are ready, brother? Lyrics: 1 When Jesus comes to reward His servants, Whether it be noon or night, Faithful to Him will He find us watching, With our lamps all trimmed and bright? Chorus: Oh, can we say we are ready, brother? Ready for the soul’s bright home? Say, will He find you and me still watching, Waiting, waiting when the Lord shall come? 2 If, at the dawn of the early morning, He shall call us one by one, When to the Lord we restore our talents, Will He answer thee--“Well done”? (Chorus) 3 Have we been true to the trust He left us? Do we seek to do our best? If in our hearts there is naught condemns us, We shall have a glorious rest. (Chorus) 4 Blessed are those whom the Lord finds watching, In His glory they shall share; If He shall come at the dawn or midnight, Will He find us watching there? (Chorus) Topics: Admonition; Christ Return; Faithfulness of Believer; Admonition; Christ Return; Faithfulness of Believer; Second Coming Used With Tune: [When Jesus comes to reward His servants]

We Gather Together to Ask the Lord's Blessing

Author: Theodore Baker Appears in 201 hymnals Scripture: Luke 12:7 Lyrics: 1 We gather together to ask the Lord's blessing; He chastens and hastens His will to make known; The wicked oppressing now cease from distressing, Sing praises to His name; He forgets not His own. 2 Beside us to guide us, our God with us joining, Ordaining, maintaining His Kingdom divine; So from the beginning the fight we were winning; Thou, Lord, wast at our side; all glory be Thine! 3 We all do extol Thee, Thou Leader triumphant, And pray that Thou still our Defender wilt be. Let Thy congregation escape tribulation; Thy name be ever praised! O Lord, make us free! Amen. Topics: Worship Adoration and Praise; Adoration and Praise Used With Tune: KREMSER Text Sources: Netherlands folk song

Give of Your Best to the Master

Author: Howard B. Grose Appears in 180 hymnals Scripture: Luke 12:48 Lyrics: 1 Give of your best to the Master, Give of the strength of your youth; Throw your soul’s fresh, glowing ardor Into the battle for truth. Jesus has set the example-- Dauntless was He, young and brave; Give Him your loyal devotion; Give Him the best that you have. Chorus: Give of your best to the Master, Give of the strength of your youth; Clad in salvation’s full armor, Join in the battle for truth. 2 Give of your best to the Master, Give Him first place in your heart; Give Him first place in your service; Consecrate every part. Give, and to you will be given-- God His beloved Son gave; Gratefully seeking to serve Him, Give Him the best that you have. (Chorus) 3 Give of your best to the Master, Naught else is worthy His love; He gave Himself for your ransom, Gave up His glory above; Laid down His life without murmur, You from sin’s ruin to save; Give Him your heart’s adoration, Give Him the best that you have. (Chorus) Topics: Admonition; Invitation for Consecration; Admonition; Invitation for Consecration Used With Tune: [Give of your best to the Master]

For the fire of divine love

Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 175 hymnals Scripture: Luke 12:49 First Line: O thou who camest from above Topics: Means of Grace Prayer and Intercession

All My Hope on God Is Founded

Author: Joachim Neander, 1650-1680; Robert Bridges, 1844-1930 Meter: 8.7.8.7.3.3.7 Appears in 69 hymnals Scripture: Luke 12:13-21 Lyrics: 1 All my hope on God is founded who will all my trust renew, who through change and chance will guide me, only good and only true. God unknown, from thy throne call my heart to be thine own. 2 Mortal pride and earthly glory, sword and crown betray our trust; what with care and toil we fashion, tow'r and temple, fall to dust. But thy pow'r, hour by hour, is my temple and my tow'r. 3 Great thy goodness e'er enduring; deep thy wisdom, passing thought; splendor, light and life attend thee, beauty springing out of nought. Evermore from God's store newborn worlds rise and adore. 4 Still from earth to God eternal sacrifice of praise be done, high above all praises praising for the gift of God's own Son. Christ shall call one and all: you that follow shall not fall. Topics: Trust, Guidance Used With Tune: MICHAEL

Leave It There

Author: C. Albert Tindley Appears in 63 hymnals Scripture: Luke 12:6-7 First Line: If the world from you withhold of its silver and its gold Refrain First Line: Leave it there, leave it there Lyrics: 1 If the world from you withhold of its silver and its gold, And you have to get along with meager fare, Just remember, in His Word, how He feeds the little bird-- Take your burden to the Lord and leave it there. Chorus: Leave it there, (Leave it there,) Leave it there, Take your burden to the Lord and leave it there; If you trust and never doubt, He will surely bring you out– Take your burden to the Lord and leave it there. 2 If your body suffers pain and your health you can’t regain, And your soul is almost sinking in despair, Jesus knows the pain you feel, he can save and he can heal– Take your burden to the Lord and leave it there. (Chorus) 3 When your enemies assail and your heart begins to fail, Don’t forget that God in heaven answers prayer; He will make a way for you and will lead you safely thro'– Take your burden to the Lord and leave it there. (Chorus) 4 When your youthful days are done, and old age is stealing on, And your body bends beneath the weight of care, He will never leave you then, He’ll go with you to the end– Take your burden to the Lord and leave it there. (Chorus) Topics: Admonition; Christ Comforter; Admonition; Christ Comforter; Faithfulness Of God Used With Tune: [If the world from you withhold of its silver and its gold]

Your hand, O God, has guided

Author: Edward Hayes Plumptre (1821-1891) Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7 with refrain Appears in 55 hymnals Scripture: Luke 12:32 Lyrics: 1 Your hand, O God, has guided your flock, from age to age; the wondrous tale is written, full clear, on every page; your people owned your goodness, and we their deeds record: and both of this bear witness: one Church, one Faith, one Lord. 2 Your heralds brought glad tidings to greatest as to least; they summoned all to hasten and share the great King's feast; and this was all their teaching, in every deed and word, to all alike proclaiming: one Church, one Faith, one Lord. 3 Through many a day of darkness, through many a scene of strife, the faithful few fought bravely to guard the nation's life. Their Gospel of redemption, sin pardoned, life restored, was all in this enfolded: one Church, one Faith, one Lord. 4 Your mercy will not fail us, nor leave your work undone; with your right hand to help us, the victory shall be won; by mortals and by angels your name shall be adored, and this shall be our anthem: one Church, one Faith, one Lord. Topics: Life in Christ Our Response to Christ - In Discipleship; Church Ministry; Church unity and ecumenism; Salvation and Redemption; Witness Used With Tune: THORNBURY

God, Whose Giving Knows No Ending

Author: Robert L. Edwards, 1915- Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 33 hymnals Scripture: Luke 12:32-40 Topics: Easter (season); Healing; Stewardship; Unity (church); Mission Used With Tune: BLAENWERN

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: Luke 12:8 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

Take My Life, and Let It Be

Author: Frances R. Havergal Appears in 1,206 hymnals Scripture: Luke 12:13-21 Lyrics: 1 Take my life, and let it be consecrated, Lord, to thee. Take my moments and my days; let them flow in ceaseless praise, let them flow in ceaseless praise. 2 Take my hands, and let them move at the impulse of thy love. Take my feet, and let them be swift and beautiful for thee, swift and beautiful for thee. 3 Take my intellect and use ev’ry pow’r as thou shalt choose. Take my lips, and let them be filled with messages from thee, filled with messages from thee. 4 Take my silver and my gold; not a mite would I withhold. Take myself, and I will be ever, only, all for thee, ever, only, all for thee. Topics: Baptism; Commitment; Discipleship; Love for God; Ordination; Sending; Service; Union with Christ Used With Tune: HENDON Text Sources: Songs of Grace and Glory, Appendix, 1874

God Moves in a Mysterious Way

Author: William Cowper, 1731-1800 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,131 hymnals Scripture: Luke 12:49-56 Topics: Trust Used With Tune: LONDON NEW

Come, thou long-expected Jesus

Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788 Meter: 8.7.8.7 Appears in 748 hymnals Scripture: Luke 12:40 Lyrics: 1 Come, thou long-expected Jesus, born to set thy people free; from our fears and sins release us; let us find our rest in thee. 2 Israel's strength and consolation, hope of all the earth thou art; dear desire of ev'ry nation, joy of ev'ry longing heart. 3 Born thy people to deliver; born a child and yet a king; born to reign in us for ever; now thy gracious kingdom bring. 4 By thine own eternal Spirit, rule in all our hearts alone: by thine all-sufficient merit, raise us to thy glorious throne. Topics: Year A Advent 1; Year C Epiphany 4; Advent Used With Tune: CROSS OF JESUS

O Jesus, I Have Promised

Author: John E. Bode Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 623 hymnals Scripture: Luke 12:32 Lyrics: 1 O Jesus, I have promised To serve Thee to the end; Be Thou forever near me, My Master and my Friend: I shall not fear the battle If Thou art by my side, Nor wander from the pathway If Thou wilt be my Guide. 2 O let me feel Thee 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 Thou nearer, And shield my soul from sin. 3 O let me hear Thee speaking In accents clear and still, Above the storms of passion, The murmurs of self-will! O speak to reassure me, To hasten or control! O speak, and make me listen, Thou Guardian of my soul! 4 O Jesus, Thou has promised To all who follow Thee That where Thou art in glory There shall Thy servant be; And, Jesus, I have promised To serve Thee to the end; O give me grace to follow, My Master and my Friend! Amen. Topics: Christ Master; Christ Presence; Christ Strength and Refuge; Commitment; Installations Pastor; Looking to Jesus; Ordination; Service; Life in Christ Dedication and Consecration Used With Tune: ANGEL'S STORY

Thy Way, not mine

Author: Rev. Horatius Bonar (1808-1889) Appears in 400 hymnals Scripture: Luke 12:30 First Line: Thy way, not mine, O Lord Topics: Afflictions Submission under; Resignation

Where Cross the Crowded Ways of Life

Author: Frank Mason North Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 369 hymnals Scripture: Luke 12:1 Lyrics: 1 Where cross the crowded ways of life, where sound the cries of race and clan, above the noise of selfish strife we hear your voice, O Son of Man! 2 In haunts of wretchedness and need, on shadowed thresholds fraught with fears, from paths where hide the lures of greed we catch the vision of Thy tears. 3 The cup of water given for you still holds the freshness of your grace; yet long these multitudes to view the strong compassion of your face. 4 O Master, from the mountainside, make haste to heal these hearts of pain; among these restless throngs abide, O tread the city’s streets again; 5 Till all the world shall learn your love and follow where your feet have trod: till glorious from your heaven above shall come the city of our God. Topics: Jesus Christ Physician; Thirst, Physical; Cities; Jesus Christ Earthly Life and Ministry; Jesus Christ Physician; Missions; Social Concerns; Physical Thirst Used With Tune: GERMANY

All Things Bright and Beautiful

Author: Cecil Frances Alexander (1818-1895) Meter: 7.6.7.6 with refrain Appears in 327 hymnals Scripture: Luke 12:22-34 First Line: Each radiant flower that opens Lyrics: Refrain: All things bright and beautiful, all creatures great and small, all things wise and wonderful, the Lord God made them all. 1 Each radiant flower that opens, each vibrant bird that sings, God made their glowing colours, God made their lively wings. [Refrain] 2 The cold wind in the winter, the pleasant summer sun, the ripe fruit in the garden, God made them every one. [Refrain] 3 The rocky mountain splendour, the loon's wild, haunting call, the great lakes and the prairies, the forest in the fall. [Refrain] 4 God gave us eyes to see them, and lips that we might tell how great is the Creator, who has made all things well. [Refrain] Topics: Creation; Creation; Canada Used With Tune: ALL THINGS BRIGHT

Brethren, We Have Met to Worship

Author: George Atkins, 19th century Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 249 hymnals Scripture: Luke 12:37 Lyrics: 1 Brethren, we have met to worshp And adore the Lord our God; Will you pray with all your power, While we try to preach the Word? All is vain unless the Spirit Of the Holy One comes down; Brethren, pray, and holy manna Will be showered all around. 2 Brethren, see poor sinners round you Slumb'ring on the brink of woe; Death is coming, hell is moving-- Can you bear to let them go? See our fathers and our mothers, And our children sinking down; Brethren, pray and holy manna Will be showered all around. 3 Sisters, will you join and help us? Moses' sister aided him; Will you help the trembling mourners Who are struggling hard with sin? Tell the all about the Savior-- Tell them that He will be found; Sisters, pray, and holy manna Will be showered all around. 4 Let us love our God supremely, Let us love each other, too; Let us love and pray for sinners Till our God makes all things new. Then He'll call us home to heaven, At His table we'll sit down; Christ will gird Himself, and serve us With sweet manna all around. Topics: Church, The Faith and Worship Used With Tune: HOLY MANNA

My Shepherd Will Supply My Need

Author: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748 Appears in 234 hymnals Scripture: Luke 12:27-32 Topics: Christ the Shepherd; Commitment; Courage; Danger; God's Love; God the Sustainer; Grace; Protection; Trust Used With Tune: RESIGNATION

Casting our Care on God

Author: Prof. Joseph Anstice (1808-1836) Appears in 134 hymnals Scripture: Luke 12:22-31 First Line: O Lord, how happy should we be Topics: Afflictions Submission under; Trust In Providence

Peace, troubled soul, thou need'st not fear

Appears in 114 hymnals Scripture: Luke 12:31 Lyrics: 1 Peace, troubled soul, thou need'st not fear, Thy great provider still is near; Who fed thee last, will feed thee still, Be calm, and sink into his will. 2 The Lord, who built the earth and sky, In mercy stoops to hear thy cry; His promise all may freely claim, "Ask and receive in Jesu's name." 3 His stores are open all and free To such as truly upright be; Water and bread he'll give for food, With all things else which he sees good. 4 Your sacred hairs which are so small, By God himself are number'd all: This truth he's publish'd all abroad, That men may learn to trust the Lord. 5 The ravens daily he doth feed, And sends them food as they have need, Altho' they nothing have in store, Yet as they lack he gives them more. 6 Then do not seek, with anxious care, What ye shall eat, or drink, or wear: Your heav'nly Father will you feed, He knows that all these things you need. 7 Without reserve, give Christ your heart; Let him his righteousness impart; Then all things else he'll freely give, With him you all things shall receive. 8 Thus shall the soul be truly blest, That seeks in God his only rest: May I that happy person be, In time, and in eternity! Topics: Trusting in Providence

More Like Jesus Would I Be

Author: Fanny J. Crosby Appears in 80 hymnals Scripture: Luke 12:7 Lyrics: 1 More like Jesus would I be, Let my Savior dwell with me; Fill my soul with peace and love, Make me gentle as a dove; More like Jesus, while I go, Pilgrim in this world below; Poor in spirit would I be; Let my Savior dwell in me. 2 If He hears the raven’s cry, If His ever watchful eye Marks the sparrows when they fall, Surely He will hear my call: He will teach me how to live, All my sinful thoughts forgive; Pure in heart I still would be; Let my Savior dwell in me. 3 More like Jesus when I pray, More like Jesus day by day; May I rest me by His side, Where the tranquil waters glide: Born of Him, through grace renewed, By His love my will subdued, Rich in faith I still would be; Let my Savior dwell in me. Topics: Christ Guide; Christ Guide Used With Tune: [More like Jesus would I be]

God Sees the Little Sparrow Fall

Author: Maria Stroub, 1838-1898 Meter: 8.6.8.6 with refrain Appears in 67 hymnals Scripture: Luke 12:6-7 Refrain First Line: He loves me too, he loves me too Lyrics: 1 God sees the little sparrow fall, it meets his tender view; if God so loves the little birds, I know he loves me too. Refrain: He loves me too, he loves me too, I know he loves me too; because he loves the little things, I know he loves me too. 2 He paints the lily of the field, perfumes each lily bell; if he so loves the little flow'rs, I know he loves me well. [Refrain] 3 God made the little birds and flow'rs, and all things large and small; he'll not forget his little ones, I know he loves them all. [Refrain] Topics: God's Work Providence; God Love and Grace of Used With Tune: PROVIDENCE

Wach auf, du geist der ersten zeugen

Author: K. H. v. Bogatzky, 1690-1774 Appears in 62 hymnals Scripture: Luke 12:49 Topics: Die Kirche des Herrn

Christ is alive! Let Christians sing

Author: Brian Wren, b. 1936 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 54 hymnals Scripture: Luke 12:50 Topics: Jesus Christ: Risen and Ascended Used With Tune: TRURO

O daß doch bald dein feuer brennte

Author: J. L. Frickert, 1729-1766 Appears in 51 hymnals Scripture: Luke 12:49-50 Topics: Pfingsten

Worldly pleasures renounced

Appears in 49 hymnals Scripture: Luke 12:35 First Line: Vain are all terrestrial pleasures Topics: Duties and Trials Steadfastness and Growth in Grace

Father eternal, Ruler of creation

Author: Laurence Housman (1865-1959) Meter: 11.10.11.10 with refrain Appears in 48 hymnals Scripture: Luke 12:15 Topics: Our Response to God in intercession and petition; Our Response to Christ In Penitence; Christian Year Season of Epiphany; Jesus Word of God; Penitence; Unity of Humanity Used With Tune: OLD 124th

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