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Joyful God of Youth and Children
Author: Mary Nelson Keithahn Hymnal: The Song Lingers On #13 (2003) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Topics: Confirmation Church as Learning Community Lyrics: Joyful God of youth and children,God of all who hold them dear,Source of faith and understanding,Perfect Love that casts out fear,we have gathered in your presence,with glad hearts and songs of praise,for a grateful celebrationof your wise and wondrous ways. In your wisdom, God, you set usas your people in this place,bid us welcome friend and strangerto the garden of your grace.In this fertile field, with wonder,we have watched our children growin the faith that first was scatteredby the saints of long ago.At the font the seed was plantedfor the faith that blooms today.It was watered by the Spirit,fed according to Love’s Way.In the home this faith was nurturedlike a seedling, with great care;in the church by songs and storiesfaithful teachers had to share.God, the faith that's come to floweris now ready to bear fruit.Gift our children with your Spirit,make them strong and resolute.In this rite of confirmation,bless the solemn vows they make,that each one may follow Jesus,living always for his sake.Alternate 4th stanza for times other than Confirmation:Now as faith begins to flowerand is ready to bear fruit,gift our children with your Spirit,make them strong and resolute.Listen to their affirmations,hear the heartfelt prayers they make,as they seek to follow Jesus,living always for his sake. Tune Title: CONFIRMATION 2002
Joyful God of Youth and Children
God, We Sing and Worship (A Hymn for Confirmation)
Author: Carolyn Winfrey Gillette Hymnal: Gifts of Love #28 (2000) Meter: 12.13.12.10 Topics: Confirmation First Line: God, we sing and worship, joining friends and neighbors Languages: English
God, We Sing and Worship (A Hymn for Confirmation)
Hymn For a Confirmation
Author: Shirley Murray Hymnal: Alleluia Aotearoa #60 (1999) Topics: Confirmation First Line: Here is the place, now is the time Languages: English Tune Title: [Here is the place, now is the time]
Hymn For a Confirmation
Confirmation
Hymnal: Worship (3rd ed.) #114 (1986) Topics: Confirmation Languages: English
Confirmation
Confirmation
Hymnal: RitualSong (2nd ed.) #168 (2016) Topics: Rites of the Church Confirmation Languages: English; Latin
Confirmation
Sacrament of Confirmation
Hymnal: RitualSong (2nd ed.) #171 (2016) Topics: Rites of the Church Confirmation Languages: English
Sacrament of Confirmation
Behold thy sons and daughters, Lord
Author: P. P. Pratt, 1807-1857 Hymnal: The Hymnal #247 (1956) Topics: Confirmation; The Church and The Sacraments Confirmation Scripture: John 14:26 Tune Title: CONFIRMATION
Behold thy sons and daughters, Lord
Confirmation
Hymnal: Psalms and Hymns, for the Use of the German Reformed Church, in the United States of America. (2nd ed.) #330 (1834) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Confirmation First Line: Witness, ye men and angels, now
Confirmation
Confirmation
Hymnal: Psalms and Hymns, for the Use of the German Reformed Church, in the United States of America. (2nd ed.) #331 (1834) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Confirmation First Line: O happy day, that stays my choice
Confirmation
On the first Approach at the Lord's Table, or Confirmation
Hymnal: A Collection of Hymns and Prayers, for Public and Private Worship #347 (1845) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: The Church Confirmation First Line: Lord, I am thine, entirely thine Lyrics: 1 Lord, I am thine, entirely thine,
Purchas'd and sav'd by blood divine;
With full consent thine I would be,
And own thy sov'reign right in me.
2 Here, Lord, my flesh, my soul, my all,
I yield to thee beyond recall;
Accept thine own, so long withheld--
Accept what I so freely yield!
3 Grant one poor sinner more a place
Among the children of thy grace;
A wretched sinner, lost to God,
But ransom'd by Immanuel's blood.
4 Thine would I live--thine would I die--
Be thine thro' all eternity;
The vow is past beyond repeal;
Now will I set the solemn seal.
5 Be thou the witness of my vow--
Angels and men attest it too,
That to thy board I now repair,
And seal the sacred contract there.
6 Here at thy cross, where flows the blood
That bought my guilty soul for God;
Thee my new Master now I call,
And consecrate to thee my all.
7 Do thou assist a feeble worm,
The great engagement to perform;
Thy grace can full assistance lend,
And on that grace I dare depend. Languages: English
On the first Approach at the Lord's Table, or Confirmation
Behold Your Sons and Daughters
Author: Parley P. Pratt, 1807-1857 Hymnal: Community of Christ Sings #506 (2013) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Confirmation First Line: Behold your sons and daughters, Lord Lyrics: 1 Behold your sons and daughters, Lord,
on whom we lay our hands;
they have fulfilled the gospel word
and bowed at your commands.
2 Seal them by your own Spirit's power,
which purifies from sin,
and may they find from this best hour
your Spirit rules within.
3 Increase their faith, confirm their hope,
and guide them in the way;
with comfort bear their spirits up
to journey through each day. Scripture: John 14:26 Languages: English Tune Title: CONFIRMATION
Behold Your Sons and Daughters
Blessed Savior, who hast taught me
Author: J. M. Neale Hymnal: The Lutheran Hymnary #109 (1913) Topics: The Church Confirmation; The Church Confirmation Lyrics: 1 Blessed Savior, who hast taught me
I should live to Thee alone;
All these years Thy hand hath brought me
Since I first was made Thine own.
At the font my vows were spoken
By my parents in the Lord,
That my vows shall be unbroken,
At the altar I record.
2 I would trust in Thy protecting
Wholly rest upon Thine arm;
Follow wholly Thy directing,
O my only guard from harm!
Meet me now with Thy salvation,
In the Church’s ordered way;
Let me feel Thy confirmation
In Thy truth and fear today:
3 So that, might and firmness gaining,
Hope in danger, joy in grief,
Now and evermore remaining
In the one and true belief;
Resting in my Savior’s merit,
Strengthened, with the Spirit’s strength,
With Thy Church I may inherit
All my Father’s joy at length. Tune Title: [Blessed Savior, who hast taught me]
Blessed Savior, who hast taught me
Blessed Saviour, Thou Hast Taught Me
Author: John Mason Neale Hymnal: The Hymnal and Order of Service #251 (1926) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Topics: Confirmation; Vows Of Confirmation Lyrics: 1 Blessed Saviour, Thou hast taught me
I should live to Thee alone,
All these years Thy hand hath brought me,
Since I first was made Thine own.
At the font my vows were spoken
By my parents in the Lord;
That my vows shall be unbroken,
At the altar I record.
2 I would trust in Thy protecting,
Wholly rest upon Thine arm;
Follow wholly Thy directing,
O my only Guard from harm!
Meet me now with Thy salvation,
In the Church’s ordered way;
Let me feel Thy confirmation
In Thy truth and fear to-day:
3 So that, faith and firmness gaining,
Hope in danger, joy in grief,
Now and evermore remaining
Steadfast in the true belief,
Resting in my Saviour’s merit,
Strengthened with the Spirit’s strength,
With Thy Church I may inherit
All my Father’s joy at length.
Amen.
Languages: English Tune Title: RIPLEY
Blessed Saviour, Thou Hast Taught Me
Father, Son, and Holy Ghost
Author: Carl A. Döring, 1783-1844; James S. Stallybrass, 1826-1888 Hymnal: Ambassador Hymnal #290 (1994) Meter: 7.6.7.6.3.3.6.6 Topics: Confirmation Languages: English Tune Title: CONFIRMATION
Father, Son, and Holy Ghost
O Lord, We Come as Children All
Author: Alan D. Tyree, 1929- Hymnal: Community of Christ Sings #510 (2013) Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Topics: Confirmation Scripture: Romans 6:3-5 Languages: English Tune Title: RESIGNATION
O Lord, We Come as Children All
O thou who camest from above
Author: Charles Wesley (1707-1788) Hymnal: Church Hymnary (4th ed.) #625 (2005) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: The Church Celebrates Confirmation; Confirmation Lyrics: 1 O thou who camest from above
the pure celestial fire to impart,
kindle a flame of sacred love
on the mean altar of my heart.
2 There let it for thy glory burn
with inextinguishable blaze,
and trembling to its source return,
in humble prayer and fervent praise.
3 Jesus, confirm my heart's desire
to work, and speak, and think for thee;
still let me guard the holy fire,
and still stir up thy gift in me:
4 Ready for all thy perfect will,
my acts of faith and love repeat,
till death thy endless mercies seal,
and make the sacrifice complete. Scripture: 1 Chronicles 21:26 Languages: English Tune Title: HEREFORD
O thou who camest from above
O thou who camest from above
Author: Charles Wesley (1707-1788) Hymnal: Hymns of Glory, Songs of Praise #625 (2008) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: The Church Celebrates Confirmation; Confirmation Lyrics: 1 O thou who camest from above
the pure celestial fire to impart,
kindle a flame of sacred love
on the mean altar of my heart.
2 There let it for thy glory burn
with inextinguishable blaze,
and trembling to its source return,
in humble prayer and fervent praise.
3 Jesus, confirm my heart's desire
to work and speak and think for thee;
still let me guard the holy fire,
and still stir up thy gift in me.
4 Ready for all thy perfect will,
my acts of faith and love repeat,
till death thy endless mercies seal,
and make the sacrifice complete. Scripture: 1 Chronicles 21:26 Languages: English Tune Title: HEREFORD
O thou who camest from above
Holy Spirit, come, confirm us
Author: Brian Foley, b. 1919 Hymnal: Complete Anglican Hymns Old and New #288a (2000) Topics: Confirmation Scripture: John 14:26 Languages: English Tune Title: LAUS DEO (REDHEAD NO. 46)
Holy Spirit, come, confirm us
Holy Spirit, come, confirm us
Author: Brian Foley, b. 1919 Hymnal: Complete Anglican Hymns Old and New #288b (2000) Topics: Confirmation Scripture: John 14:26 Languages: English Tune Title: ALL FOR JESUS
Holy Spirit, come, confirm us
Holy Spirit, Come, Confirm Us
Author: Brian Foley, 1919-2000 Hymnal: Community of Christ Sings #505 (2013) Meter: 8.7.8.7 Topics: Confirmation Scripture: John 14:12-19 Languages: English Tune Title: FOR THE BREAD
Holy Spirit, Come, Confirm Us
Holy Spirit, come, confirm us
Author: Brian Foley, 1919-2000 Hymnal: The New English Hymnal #140 (1986) Meter: 8.7.8.7 Topics: Confirmation Languages: English Tune Title: ALL FOR JESUS
Holy Spirit, come, confirm us
Holy Spirit, come confirm us
Author: William Brian Foley, 1919- Hymnal: Together in Song #413 (1999) Meter: 8.7.8.7 Topics: Confirmation Service Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:11-16 Languages: English Tune Title: ALL FOR JESUS
Holy Spirit, come confirm us
Holy Spirit, come, confirm us
Author: William Brian Foley (1919-2000) Hymnal: Church Hymnary (4th ed.) #640 (2005) Meter: 8.7.8.7 Topics: The Holy Spirit The Church Celebrates - Confirmation Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:12-13 Languages: English Tune Title: ALL FOR JESUS
Holy Spirit, come, confirm us
Holy Spirit, come, confirm us
Author: William Brian Foley (1919-2000) Hymnal: Hymns of Glory, Songs of Praise #640 (2008) Meter: 8.7.8.7 Topics: The Holy Spirit The Church Celebrates - Confirmation Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:12-13 Languages: English Tune Title: ALL FOR JESUS
Holy Spirit, come, confirm us
The grace of God be with you hence
Hymnal: Church Hymn Book #CCVIII (1816) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: On Confirmation After Confirmation Lyrics: 1 The grace of God be with you hence,
And heav'nly aid afford,
To be your shield and sure defence,
To serve your blessed Lord.
2 Like faithful soldiers act your part,
And never yield to sin,
But seek the Lord with all your heart,
The precious prize to win.
3 Remember well the covenant,
That which you now have made,
To bear the Cross, be ye content',
With Christ your living head.
4 O keep in view the great reward,
Look to the life to come,
Which you shall have when Christ your Lord
Shall come to take you home.
5 Lord grant us grace with confidence,
To bear our crosses here,
That when thou callest us from hence,
We may with joy appear. Languages: English
The grace of God be with you hence
Afar in Old Judea
Author: Roy A. Cheville, 1897-1986 Hymnal: Community of Christ Sings #63 (2013) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Topics: Confirmation Lyrics: 1 Afar in old Judea,
above the Jordan stream,
a heav'nly light descended
on a baptismal scene.
Then came the confirmation
of Jesus, from above,
the sacramental signet;
the Spirit as a dove.
2 In ancient Zarahemla,
above the temple towers,
appeared the Christ of Judah
to crown the watchful hours.
A voice, serene yet piercing
beyond our words to tell,
proclaimed him as the Savior
whom prophets did foretell.
3 Then in a time of searching,
a youth who sought God's way
saw in Palmyra's woodland
a light beyond his day,
and when the vision opened
to him whose sight was dim,
he heard the Father saying,
"This is my Son, hear him!"
4 Today the heav'ns are open
to souls prepared to hear
the wondrous revelation
of Christ, who's ever near.
The Savior of the ages
still lives with us today;
he seeks to help us know him
and leads us in his way.
Scripture: Matthew 3:16-17 Languages: English Tune Title: EWING
Afar in Old Judea
O Jesus, I have promised
Hymnal: Sunday School Book #73 (1903) Topics: Baptism and Confirmation Confirmation 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 Oh, let me feel Thee near me!
The world is ever near;
I see the sights that dazzle;
The tempting sounds we hear;
My foes are ever near me,
Around me and within;
But, Jesus, draw Thou nearer
And shield my soul from sin.
3 Oh, let me hear Thee speaking
In accents dear and still,
Above the storms of passion,
The murmurs of self-will!
Oh, speak to reassure me,
To hasten or control!
Oh, 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;
Ah, give me grace to follow,
My Master and my Friend!
5 Oh, let me see Thy foot-marks,
And in them have my own!
My hope to follow duly
Is in Thy strength alone.
Oh, guide me, call me, draw me,
Uphold me to the end!
At last in heaven receive me,
My Saviour and my Friend!
O Jesus, I have promised
Thine for ever! God of love
Hymnal: Sunday School Book #74 (1903) Topics: Baptism and Confirmation Confirmation First Line: Thine forever! God of love Lyrics: 1 Thine for ever! God of love,
Hear us from Thy throne above;
Thine for ever may we be,
Here and in eternity.
2 Thine for ever! Lord of life,
Shield us through our earthly strife;
Thou, the Life, the Truth, the Way,
Guide us to the realms of day.
3 Thine for ever! O how blest
They who find in Thee their rest;
Saviour, Guardian, heavenly Friend,
O, defend us to the end.
4 Thine for ever! Thou our Guide,
All our wants by Thee supplied,
All our sins by Thee forgiven,
Lead us, Lord, from earth to heaven.
Thine for ever! God of love
A Thou, whose infant feet were found
Hymnal: Sunday School Book #75 (1903) Topics: Baptism and Confirmation Confirmation First Line: O Thou whose infant feet were found Lyrics: 1 O Thou, whose infant feet were found
Within Thy Father's shrine,
Whose years, with changeless virtue crowned,
Were all alike divine.
2 Dependent on Thy bounteous breath,
We seek Thy grace alone,
In childhood, manhood, age, and death,
To keep us still Thine own.
A Thou, whose infant feet were found
Father, Son, and Holy Spirit
Author: J. J. Rambach Hymnal: The Lutheran Hymnary #105 (1913) Topics: The Church Confirmation; The Church Confirmation Lyrics: 1 Father, Son, and Holy Spirit,
I'm baptized in Thy dear name;
In the seed Thou dost inherit,
With the people Thou dost claim,
I am reckoned,
I am reckoned,
And for me the Savior came.
2 Thou receivest me, O Father,
As a child and heir of Thine;
Jesus, Thou who diedst, yea, rather
Ever livest, Thou art mine.
Thou, O Spirit
Thou, O Spirit
Art my guide, my light divine.
3 I have pledged, and would not falter,
Truth, obedience, love to Thee;
I have vowed upon Thine altar,
Ever Thine alone to be,
And forever
And forever
Sin and all its lusts to flee.
4 Gracious God, all Thou hast spoken
In this covenant shall take place;
But if I, alas, have broken
These my vows, hide not Thy face;
And from falling
And from falling
O restore me by Thy grace!
5 Lord, to Thee I now surrender
All I have, and all I am;
Make my heart more true and tender,
Glorify in me thy Name.
Let obedience
Let obedience
To Thy will be all my aim.
6 Help me in this high endeavor,
Father, Son, and Holy Ghost!
Bind my heart to Thee forever,
Till I join the heavenly host'
Living, dying
Living, dying
Let me make in Thee my boast. Tune Title: [Father, Son, and Holy Spirit]
Father, Son, and Holy Spirit
Our Lord and God, O bless this day
Author: J. N. Brun Hymnal: The Lutheran Hymnary #106 (1913) Meter: 8.7.8.7.6.6.6.6.6.7 Topics: The Church Confirmation; The Church Confirmation Lyrics: 1 Our Lord and God, O bless this day,
And hear us, we implore Thee;
None of our dear ones turn away
Who now are here before Thee.
We come before Thy face
And pray: Let Thy rich grace
Descend from heaven above
In all Thy mighty love
And keep us by Thy Spirit!
2 O bless Thy Word to all the young,
Let each, Thy truth possessing,
Bear witness true with heart and tongue,
Their faith and ours confessing;
From mother's arms Thy grace
With love did them embrace;
Baptized into Thy name,
As Thine Thou didst them claim,
O Lord, as Thine now own them!
3 When they their vows today renew,
Accept them with Thy favor;
And when they speak the great "I do,"
May they forget it never!
But they are weak and frail,
When Satan's hosts assail;
O arm them with Thy might,
And grant that in the fight
They unto death be faithful.
4 And when they leave their childhood home,
And Satan would undo them,
May their baptismal grace become
A shield and buckler to them!
Blest he who then can say,
God's cov'nant stands for aye.
He ne'er shall be undone
Who trusts in God alone--
God is his mighty Father! Tune Title: [Our Lord and God, O bless this day]
Our Lord and God, O bless this day
Thine for ever! God of love
Author: Mary F. Maude Hymnal: The Lutheran Hymnary #107 (1913) Topics: The Church Confirmation; The Church Confirmation Lyrics: 1 Thine for ever! God of love,
Hear us from Thy throne above;
Thine for ever may we be
Here and in eternity.
2 Thine for ever! O how blest
They who find in Thee their rest!
Savior, Guardian, heavenly Friend,
O defend us to the end.
3 Thine for ever! Lord of life,
Shield us through our earthly strife;
Thou the life, the truth, the way,
Guide us to the realms of day.
4 Thine for ever! Shepherd, keep
These Thy frail and trembling sheep;
Safe alone beneath Thy care,
Let us all Thy goodness share.
5 Thine for ever! Thou our guide,
All our wants by Thee supplied,
All our sins by Thee forgiven,
Lead us, Lord, from earth to heaven. Tune Title: [Thine forever! God of love]
Thine for ever! God of love
Father, Son, and Holy Ghost
Author: C. A. Doering Hymnal: The Lutheran Hymnary #108 (1913) Meter: 7.6.7.6.3.3.6.6 Topics: The Church Confirmation; The Church Confirmation Lyrics: 1 Father, Son, and Holy Ghost,
Bless the young before Thee;
Thou their wants and dangers know'st
Watch then, we implore Thee.
Here they stand,
Hopeful band,
Faith in Thee confessing,
Waiting for Thy blessing.
2 Gentle Savior, they are Thine,
Thou wilt never lost them;
May Thy life and love divine
Melt their tender bosom.
Lord, we pray
That they may
All like thee, be holy,
Loving, meek, and lowly.
3 Giver Thou of gifts to all,
No good thing deny them;
Hear, O hear our earnest call,
Life and light supply them.
Strength renew,
Keep them true;
All that stand before Thee,
Bless them, we implore Thee. Tune Title: [Father, Son, and Holy Ghost]
Father, Son, and Holy Ghost
Fear, my child, thy God and Lord
Author: Karl August Doering; B. Pedersen Hymnal: The Lutheran Hymnary #110 (1913) Topics: The Church Confirmation; The Church Confirmation Lyrics: 1 Fear, my child, thy God and Lord,
And revere His name and word,
Holy keep the Sabbath day,
Honor to thy parents pay.
Kill not, shun adultery,
Steal not, lies and slander flee,
Keep from covetousness free.
2 In the Father I believe,
Who to all did being give,
And in Jesus Christ His Son,
Who for man redemption won;
And my faith I also place
In the Holy Ghost, whose grace
Sanctifies our souls and ways.
3 Father, throned in heaven above,
Hallowed be Thy name in love;
Let Thy kingdom come, we pray,
And Thy will be done alway;
Give us food, forgiveness send,
In temptations aid extend,
Save us, Thou, when comes our end.
4 God the Father, God the Son,
God the Spirit, Three in One,
I, baptized into Thy name,
As Thy child Thy blessing claim;
Grant that by Thy covenant grace
I my trust in Thee may place,
Till in heaven I see Thy face.
5 Jesus, let my soul be fed
With Thyself, the living bread,
For Thy flesh is meat indeed,
And Thy cleansing blood I need;
Let it cleanse from sin and shame,
That Thy death I may proclaim,
And forever bless Thy name. Tune Title: [Fear, my child, thy God and Lord]
Fear, my child, thy God and Lord
My God, accept my heart this day
Author: M. Bridges Hymnal: The Lutheran Hymnary #111 (1913) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: The Church Confirmation; The Church Confirmation Lyrics: 1 My God, accept my heart this day,
And make it always Thine,
That I from Thee no more may stray,
No more from Thee decline.
2 Before the cross of Him who died,
Behold I prostrate fall;
Let every sin be crucified,
Let Christ be all in all!
3 Anoint me with Thy Spirit's grace,
Adopt me for Thine own,
That I may see Thy glorious face,
And worship at Thy throne!
4 May the dear blood once shed for me
My blest atonement prove,
That I from first to last may be
The purchase of Thy love!
5 Let every thought, and work, and word,
To Thee be ever given;
Then life shall be Thy service, Lord,
And death the gate of heaven! Tune Title: [My God, accept my heart this day]
My God, accept my heart this day
Saviour, who Thy flock art feeding
Hymnal: Christian Hymns #144 (1898) Meter: 8.7 Topics: Confirmation; Confirmation Lyrics: 1 Saviour, who Thy flock art feeding
With the shepherd's kindest care,
All the feeble gently leading,
While the lambs Thy bosom share:
2 Now, these little ones receiving,
Fold them in Thy gracious arm:
There we know, Thy word believing,
Only there, secure from harm.
3 Never, from Thy pastures roving,
Let them be the lion's prey;
Let Thy tenderness, so loving,
Keep them through life's dangerous way.
4 Then within Thy fold eternal
Let them find a resting-place;
Feed in pastures ever vernal,
Drink the rivers of Thy grace. Languages: English Tune Title: BATTY
Saviour, who Thy flock art feeding
Renewal of Baptismal Promises
Hymnal: Worship (4th ed.) #154 (2011) Topics: Rites of the Church Confirmation First Line: This is our faith Languages: English Tune Title: [This is our faith]
Renewal of Baptismal Promises
My soul gives glory to my God
Author: Miriam Theres Winter, 1938 Hymnal: Together in Song #172 (1999) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Confirmation Service; Confirmation Service Scripture: Luke 1:46-55 Languages: English Tune Title: MORNING SONG
My soul gives glory to my God
Obedient, Lord, to thy command
Author: Evan A. Fry Hymnal: The Hymnal #248 (1956) Topics: Confirmation; The Church and The Sacraments Confirmation Scripture: Acts 8:15-17 Tune Title: CHESHUNT COLLEGE
Obedient, Lord, to thy command
Thine forever! God of Love
Author: Mary Fawler Maude (Hooper) Hymnal: The Hymnal and Order of Service #252 (1926) Meter: 7.7.7.7 Topics: Confirmation; Vows Of Confirmation Lyrics: 1 Thine forever! God of love,
Hear us from Thy throne above;
Thine forever may we be
Here and in eternity.
2 Thine forever! Lord of life,
Shield us through our earthly strife;
Thou, the Life, the Truth, the Way,
Guide us to the realms of day.
3 Thine forever! O how blest
They who find in Thee their rest!
Saviour, Guardian, heavenly Friend,
O defend us to the end.
4 Thine forever! Shepherd, keep
These, Thy frail and trembling sheep,
Safe alone beneath Thy care,
Let us all Thy goodness share.
5 Thine forever! Thou our Guide,
All our wants by Thee supplied,
All our sins by Thee forgiven,
Lead us, Lord, from earth to heaven.
Amen. Scripture: John 14:6 Languages: English Tune Title: MERCY
Thine forever! God of Love
O God, Accept My Heart This Day
Author: Matthew Bridges Hymnal: The Hymnal and Order of Service #253 (1926) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Confirmation; Vows Of Confirmation Lyrics: 1 O God, accept my heart this day,
And make it always Thine,
That I from Thee no more may stray,
No more from Thee decline.
2 Before the cross of Him who died,
Behold, I prostrate fall;
Let ev'ry sin be crucified,
Let Christ be all in all!
3 Anoint me with Thy heavenly grace,
Adopt me for Thine own,
That I may see Thy glorious face,
And worship at Thy throne.
4 Let every thought, and work, and word
To Thee be ever given;
Then life shall be Thy service, Lord,
And death the gate of heaven.
Amen. Languages: English Tune Title: EVENTIDE (SMART)
O God, Accept My Heart This Day
Holy Spirit, Lord of Glory
Author: Robert Hall Baynes Hymnal: The Hymnal and Order of Service #254 (1926) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Topics: Confirmation; Vows Of Confirmation Lyrics: 1 Holy Spirit, Lord of glory,
Look on us Thy flock to-day;
Meekly kneeling at Thy footstool
For Thy sev'n-fold gifts we pray;
Guide us all our earthly journey
In the true and narrow way.
2 Foes on ev'ry hand are round us,
And our hearts are weak and frail;
Gird us with Thy heav'nly armor;
Never let us yield or quail;
Give us vict'ry in the struggle
When the hosts of sin assail.
3 Lead us by Thy guiding presence
Through the waste, with danger rife;
Feed us with the heavenly manna,
That we faint not in the strife;
Slake the thirst of weary spirits
From the living well of life.
4 Looking ever unto Jesus,
Leaning on His staff and rod,
May we follow in His footsteps,
Tread the path that He has trod,
Till we dwell with Him forever
In the Paradise with God.
Amen. Languages: English Tune Title: DULCE CARMEN
Holy Spirit, Lord of Glory
O Happy Day, That Stays My Choice
Author: Philip Doddridge Hymnal: The Hymnal and Order of Service #255 (1926) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Confirmation; Vows Of Confirmation Lyrics: 1 O happy day, that stays my choice
On Thee, my Saviour and my God!
Well may this glowing heart rejoice,
And tell its raptures all abroad.
2 O happy bond, that seals my vows
To Him who merits all my love!
Let cheerful anthems fill His house,
While to that sacred shrine I move.
3 'Tis done, the great transaction's done;
I am my Lord's, and He is mine:
He drew me, and I followed on,
Glad to obey the voice divine.
4 High heav'n, that heard the solemn vow,
That vow renewed shall daily hear,
Till in life's latest hour I bow,
And bless in death a bond so dear.
Amen. Languages: English Tune Title: HAMBURG
O Happy Day, That Stays My Choice
With Solemn Joy We Come, Dear Lord
Author: Ernest Edwin Ryden Hymnal: The Hymnal and Order of Service #256 (1926) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Confirmation; Vows Of Confirmation Lyrics: 1 With solemn joy we come, dear Lord,
To make our vows this day;
We find in Thee our Hope, our Life,
Thou art the living Way.
2 In childhood's pure and blessed morn
Thy gift was shed from heav'n,
When at the sacred font of life
Our souls to Thee were giv'n.
3 And thro'h the years Thy wondrous grace
Has followed all the way;
Thy love has never let us go,
Though we are prone to stray.
4 Forgive, dear Lord, each fault and stain,
And cleanse our hearts from sin;
Help us to walk in humble faith,
And keep us pure within.
5 O precious Saviour, Thine we are,
Thy Name we would confess;
Thy Spirit pour into our hearts,
Our youthful lives to bless.
6 O keep us faithful, keep us true,
And seal us for Thine own,
That we may stand at last with joy
Before Thy great white throne!
Amen. Languages: English Tune Title: ST. PETER
With Solemn Joy We Come, Dear Lord
In the Hour of Trial
Author: James Montgomery Hymnal: The Hymnal and Order of Service #257 (1926) Meter: 6.5.6.5 D Topics: Confirmation; Vows Of Confirmation Lyrics: 1 In the hour of trial,
Jesus, plead for me,
Lest by base denial
I depart from Thee;
When Thou seest me waver,
With a look recall,
Nor from fear or favor
Suffer me to fall.
2 With forbidden pleasures
Would this vain world charm,
Or its sordid treasures
Spread to work me harm;
Bring to my remembrance
Sad Gethsemane,
Or, in darker semblance,
Cross-crowned Calvary.
3 Should Thy mercy send me
Sorrow, toil, and woe;
Or should pain attend me
On my path below,
Grant that I may never
Fail Thy hand to see;
Grant that I may ever
Cast my care on Thee.
4 When my last hour cometh,
Fraught with strife and pain,
When my dust returneth
To the dust again,
On Thy truth relying,
Through that mortal strife,
Jesus, take me, dying,
To eternal life.
Amen.
Languages: English Tune Title: PENITENCE (LANE)
In the Hour of Trial
O Lord, Our Strength in Weakness
Author: Christopher Wordsworth, (1807-1885), a. Hymnal: The Hymnal and Order of Service #258 (1926) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Topics: Confirmation; Vows Of Confirmation Lyrics: 1 O Lord, our strength in weakness,
We pray to Thee for grace;
For pow'r to fight the battle,
For speed to run the race;
When Thy baptismal waters
Were poured upon our brow,
We then were made Thy children,
And pledged our earliest vow.
2 We then were sealed and hallowed
By Thy life-giving Word,
Were made the Spirit's temples,
And members of the Lord;
With His own blood He bought us,
And made the purchase sure;
His are we: may He keep us
Forever chaste and pure.
3 Conformed to His own likeness
May we so live and die,
That in the grave our bodies
In holy peace may lie,
And at the resurrection
Forth from those graves may spring
Like to the glorious body
Of Christ, our Lord and King.
4 The pure in heart are blessèd,
For they shall see the Lord
Forever and forever
By Seraphim adored;
And they shall drink the pleasures,
Such as no tongue can tell,
From heaven' crystal river,
And life's eternal well.
Amen. Scripture: Matthew 5:8 Languages: English Tune Title: NEED
O Lord, Our Strength in Weakness
O Jesus, I Have Promised
Author: John Ernest Bode Hymnal: The Hymnal and Order of Service #259 (1926) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Topics: Confirmation; Vows Of Confirmation First Line: O Jesus I have promised 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.
Scripture: Matthew 17:24 Languages: English Tune Title: ANGEL'S STORY (NORWICH)
O Jesus, I Have Promised
Take the Name of Jesus with You
Author: Lydia Baxter Hymnal: The Hymnal and Order of Service #260 (1926) Meter: 8.7.8.7 with refrain Topics: Confirmation; Vows Of Confirmation Refrain First Line: Precious Name, O how sweet Lyrics: 1 Take the Name of Jesus with you,
Child of sorrow and of woe;
It will joy and comfort give you,
Take it, then, where'er you go.
Refrain:
Precious Name, O how sweet,
Hope of earth and joy of heav'n!
Precious Name, O how sweet,
Hope of earth and joy of heav'n!
2 Take the Name of Jesus ever,
As a shield from ev'ry snare;
If temptations round you gather,
Breathe that holy Name in prayer. [Refrain]
3 O the precious Name of Jesus!
How it thrills our souls with joy,
When His loving arms receive us,
And His songs our tongues employ. [Refrain]
4 At the Name of Jesus bowing,
Falling prostrate at His feet,
King of kings in heaven we'll crown Him,
When our journey is complete. [Refrain]
Amen. Languages: English Tune Title: TAKE THE NAME
Take the Name of Jesus with You
Blessed Saviour, who hast taught me
Hymnal: Christian Hymns #261 (1898) Meter: 8.7 Topics: Confirmation Lyrics: 1 Blessed Saviour, who hast taught me
I should live to thee alone;
All these years Thy hand hath brought me,
Since I first was made Thine own.
At the font my vows were spoken
By my parents in the Lord;
That my vows shall be unbroken,
At the altar I record.
2 I would trust in Thy protecting,
Wholly rest upon Thine arm;
Follow wholly Thy directing,
O my only Guard from harm!
Meet me now with Thy salvation,
In The church’s ordered way;
Let me feel Thy confirmation
In Thy truth and fear today:
3 So that might and firmness gaining,
Hope in danger, joy in grief,
Now and evermore remaining
Steadfast in the true belief,
Resting in my Saviour’s merit,
Strengthened with the Spirit’s strength,
With Thy church I may inherit
All my Father’s joy at length. Languages: English Tune Title: MIGHTY LORD, VICTORIOUS SAVIOUR!
Blessed Saviour, who hast taught me
Blessed Saviour, who hast taught me
Author: John Mason Neale, 1818 - 66 Hymnal: Service Book and Hymnal of the Lutheran Church in America #290 (1958) Topics: Sacraments and Rites Confirmation Lyrics: 1 Blessed Saviour, who hast taught me
I should live to thee alone,
All these years thy hand hath brought me,
Since I first was made thine own.
At the font my vows were spoken
By my parents in the Lord:
That my vows shall be unbroken,
At the altar I record.
2 I would trust in thy protecting,
Wholly rest upon thine arm;
Follow wholly thy directing,
O my only guard from harm!
Meet me now with thy salvation
In thy Church’s ordered way;
Let me feel thy confirmation
In thy truth and fear today; A-men.
3 So that, faith and firmness gaining,
Hope in danger, joy in grief,
Now and evermore remaining
Steadfast in the true belief,
Resting in my Saviour’s merit,
Strengthened with the Spirit’s strength,
With thy Church I may inherit
All my Father’s joy at length.
Amen. Languages: English Tune Title: O DU LIEBE MEINER LIEBE
Blessed Saviour, who hast taught me
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