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God of grace and love and blessing

Author: W. Gustave Polack, 1890-1950 Appears in 1 hymnal Topics: Dedication Buildings, Organs, Cornerstones; God Eternity of ; The Nations; Giving Thanks; Special Subjects and Occasions Anniversaries and Dedication Scripture: Psalm 127:1 Used With Tune: HYFRYDOL

Jesus calls us; o'er the tumult

Author: Cecil Frances Alexander. Appears in 924 hymnals Used With Tune: HYFRYDOL

God the Spirit, Guide and Guardian

Author: Carl P. Daw, Jr. Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 13 hymnals Lyrics: 1 God the Spirit, guide and guardian, windsped flame and hovering dove, breath of life and voice of prophets, sign of blessing, power of love: give to those who lead your people fresh anointing of your grace; send them forth as bold apostles to your church in every place. 2 Christ our Savior, sovereign, shepherd, word made flesh, love crucified, teacher, healer, suffering servant, friend of sinners, foe of pride: in your tending may all pastors* learn and live a shepherd's care; grant them courage and compassion shown through word and deed and prayer. 3 Great Creator, life-bestower, truth beyond all thought's recall, fount of wisdom, womb of mercy, giving and forgiving all: as you know our strength and weakness, so may those the church exalts oversee her life steadfastly yet not overlook her faults. 4 Triune God, mysterious being, undivided and diverse, deeper than our minds can fathom, greater than our creeds rehearse: help us in our varied callings your full image to proclaim, that our ministries uniting may give glory to your name. *(or "ministers") Topics: The Sacraments and Rites of the Church Ordination; The Sacraments and Rites of the Church Ordination; Ordination Used With Tune: HYFRYDOL

Not alone for mighty empire

Author: Rev. William Pierson Merrill Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 85 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Not alone for mighty empire Stretching far o'er land and sea, Not alone for bounteous harvests, Lift we up our hearts to Thee. Standing in the living present, Memory and hope between, Lord, we would with deep thanksgiving Praise Thee most for things unseen. 2 Not for battleship and fortress, Not for conquests of the sword; But for conquests of the spirit Give we thanks to Thee, O Lord; For the priceless gift of freedom, For the home, the church, the school; For the open door to manhood In a land the people rule. 3 For the armies of the faithful, Souls that passed and left no name; For the glory that illumines Patriot lives of deathless fame; For our prophets and apostles, Loyal to the living Word, For all heroes of the Spirit, Give we thanks to Thee, O Lord. 4 God of justice, save the people From the clash of race and creed, From the strife of class and faction: Make our nation free indeed. Keep her faith in simple manhood Strong as when her life began, Till it find its full fruition In the brotherhood of man. Amen. Topics: The Kingdom of God on Earth The Nation; Brotherhood; Country, our; Nation, The; Thanksgiving Used With Tune: HYFRYDOL

Holy Ghost, Dispel Our Sadness

Author: J. C. Jacobi; Paul Gerhardt; Augustus M. Toplady Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 195 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Holy Ghost, dispel our sadness; Pierce the clouds of nature's night; Come, great source of joy and gladness, Breathe your life, and spread your light. From the height which knows no measure, As a gracious shower descend, Bringing down the richest treasure Man can wish, or God can send. 2 Author of the new creation, Come with blessing and with power. Make our hearts your habitation; On our souls your graces shower. Hear, O hear our supplication, Blessed Spirit, God of peace! Rest upon this congregation, With the fullness of your grace. Amen. Topics: Acts of the Church Witness to the Resurrection—Funeral; Christian Year Ascension; Christian Year Pentecost Scripture: John 16:13 Used With Tune: HYFRYDOL

There's a wideness in God's mercy

Author: F. W. Faber (1814-1863) Appears in 900 hymnals Used With Tune: HYFRYDOL

King, Messiah, Long Expected

Author: John Ellerton Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 2 hymnals Lyrics: 1 King, Messiah, long expected, Thou art come unto Thine own! Promised seed of the elected, Heir foretold of David’s throne! Long for Thee they watched and hearkened— King and patriarch, priest and seer; Faith waxed cold, and hope was darkened; When men looked not—Thou wert here. 2 In the time and place appointed, When the ordered years had sped, Came the Prince, the true Anointed, To His throne, the manger bed: There the infant King, fulfilling, All things for His people’s sake, Learned today obedience willing, Deigned the covenant seal to take. 3 Surely in that hour of wonder, Faithful Abraham in his rest, Saw the shadows part asunder, Saw Thy dawning, and was blest! Surely then the gracious vision Through Thine unseen kingdoms thrilled; And in Jesu’s circumcision Ages saw their hope fulfilled! 4 Father of the new creation! Prophet of the latter time! Leader of the ransomed nation To the better Canaan’s clime! Though, from Gentile stock arising, Alien branches once were we, Thou hast said, in our baptizing, We are circumcised in Thee. 5 So this day with new thanksgiving Shall Thy faithful seed draw near; So, ’mid prayers for holier living, Praise shall deck our opening year; Praise, because our feast day sees us Built on Thee, the Cornerstone; And the mighty name of Jesus Binds today the world in one. Used With Tune: HYFRYDOL

God, Whose Giving Knows No Ending

Author: Robert L. Edwards, 1915- Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 33 hymnals First Line: God, whose giving knows no ending, Used With Tune: HYFRYDOL

God, who stretched the spangled heavens

Appears in 46 hymnals Used With Tune: HYFRYDOL

Blest the Man That Fears Jehovah

Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 24 hymnals Lyrics: 1. Blest the man that fears Jehovah Walking ever in His ways By thy toil thou shalt be prospered And be happy all thy days. In thy wife thou shalt have gladness, She shall fill thy home with good, Happy in her loving service And the joys of motherhood. 2. Joyful children, sons and daughters Shall about thy table meet; Olive plants in strength and beauty Full of hope and promise sweet. Lo, on him that fears Jehovah Shall this blessedness attend, For Jehovah out of Zion Shall to thee His blessing send. 3. Blest the man that fears Jehovah Walking ever in His ways. By thy toil thou shalt be prospered And be happy all thy days. Thou shalt see God’s kingdom prosper All thy days, till life shall cease, Thou shalt see thy children’s children. On Thy people, Lord, be peace. Used With Tune: HYFRYDOL Text Sources: The Psalter (Pittsburgh: The United Presbyterian Board of Publication, 1912)