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We love the place, O God

Author: William Bullock, 1798-1874; H. W. Baker, 1821-1877 Meter: 6.6.6.6 Appears in 103 hymnals Scripture: Philippians 2:16 Lyrics: 1 We love the place, O God, wherein thine honour dwells; the joy of thine abode all earthly joy excels. 2 We love the house of prayer, wherein thy servants meet; and thou, O Lord, art there thy chosen flock to greet. 3 We love the sacred font; for there the holy Dove to pour is ever wont his blessing from above. *4 We love thine altar, Lord; O what on earth so dear? for there, in faith adored, we find thy presence near. 5 We love the word of life, the word that tells of peace, of comfort in the strife, and joys that never cease. 6 We love to sing below for mercies freely given; but O we long to know the triumph-song of heaven. 7 Lord Jesus, give us grace on earth to love thee more, in heaven to see thy face, and with thy saints adore. Topics: Dedication; Dedication Festival Used With Tune: QUAM DILCTA

Will You Let Me Be Your Servant (The Servant Song)

Author: Richard Gillard Meter: 8.7.8.7 Appears in 51 hymnals Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11 First Line: Will you let me be your servant Topics: Community in Christ; Discipleship and Mission; Ministry; Service Used With Tune: THE SERVANT SONG

We Are One in the Spirit (They’ll Know We Are Christians by Our Love)

Author: Peter Scholtes Meter: 7.6.7.6.8.6 with refrain Appears in 48 hymnals Scripture: Philippians 2:4 First Line: We are one in the Spirit Refrain First Line: And they'll know we are Christians by our love Topics: The Church; Evangelism; Love for Others; Praise; The Triune God; Work; Unity Used With Tune: THEY’LL KNOW WE ARE CHRISTIANS

Where Charity and Love Prevail

Author: Omer Westendorf, 1916- Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 41 hymnals Scripture: Philippians 2:1-13 Topics: Forgiveness; Holy Week (Maundy Thursday); Love; Unity (church); Christian Life Used With Tune: TWENTY-FOURTH (PRIMROSE) Text Sources: Latin (9th cent.)

When Morning Gilds the Skies

Author: Robert S. Bridges, 1844-1930 Meter: 6.6.6.6.6.6 Appears in 18 hymnals Scripture: Philippians 2:9-11 Lyrics: 1 When morning gilds the skies, My heart, awaking, cries, "May Jesus Christ be praised!" When evening shadows fall, This rings my curfew call: "May Jesus Christ be praised!" 2 When mirth for music longs, This is my song of songs: "May Jesus Christ be praised!" God’s holy house of prayer Hath none that can compare With "Jesus Christ be praised!" 3 No lovelier antiphon In all high heav'n is known Than "Jesus Christ be praised!" There to the eternal Word The eternal psalm is heard: "May Jesus Christ be praised!" 4 Ye nations of mankind, In this your concord find: "May Jesus Christ be praised!" Let all the earth around Ring joyous with the sound: "May Jesus Christ be praised!" 5 Sing, sun and stars of space, Sing, ye that see His face, Sing, "Jesus Christ be praised!" God’s whole creation o'er, Both now and evermore Shall Jesus Christ be praised! Used With Tune: LAUDES DOMINI Text Sources: Katholisches Gesangbuch, Würzburg, 1828

We Trust in You, Our Shield

Author: Edith G. Cherry, 19th C. Meter: 11.10.11.10 Appears in 17 hymnals Scripture: Philippians 2:9 First Line: We trust in you, our shield and our defender Lyrics: 1 We trust in you, our shield and our defender; we do not fight alone against the foe: strong in your strength, safe in your keeping tender, we trust in you, and in your name we go. 2 We trust in you, O captain of salvation-- in your dear name, all other names above: Jesus, our righteousness, our sure foundation, our prince of glory and our king of love. 3 We go in faith, our own great weakness feeling, and needing more each day your grace to know; yet from our hearts a song of triumph pealing, "We trust in you, and in your name we go." 4 We trust in you, our shield and our defender: yours is the battle--yours shall be the praise! When passing through the gates of dazzling splendor, victors, we rest in you through endless days. Topics: Jesus Christ Deliverer; Assurance; Commitment; Believing Faith; Jesus Christ Deliverer; Jesus Christ Names; Jesus Christ Final Victory; Trust Used With Tune: STRENGTH AND STAY

We Are Called to Be God's People

Author: Thomas A. Jackson, 1931- Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 12 hymnals Scripture: Philippians 2:1-7 Topics: Fellowship Used With Tune: AUSTRIAN HYMN

Worthy of Worship

Author: Terry W. York, 1949- Meter: Irregular Appears in 8 hymnals Scripture: Philippians 2:9-11 First Line: Worthy of worship, worthy of praise Used With Tune: JUDSON

We Are Singing, for the Lord Is Our Light

Author: Hal H. Hopson, 1933- Meter: Irregular Appears in 6 hymnals Scripture: Philippians 2:10 First Line: The Lord is the strength of our lives Refrain First Line: We are singing, for the Lord is our light (Siyahamb' ekukhanyen' kwnekhos,') Lyrics: Refrain: We are singing, for the Lord is our light, we are singing, for the Lord is our light. We are singing, for the Lord is our light, we are singing, for the Lord is our light. We are singing, singing, singing, we are singing for the Lord is our light. We are singing, singing, singing, we are singing for the Lord is our light. Zulu: Siyahamb' ekukhanyen' kwenkhos', Siyahamb' ekukhanyen' kwenkhos'. Siyahamb' ekukhanyen' kwenkhos,' Siyahamb' ekukhanyen' kwenkhos,' Siyahamba, hamba, siyahamba, hamba, siyahanb' ekukhanyen kwenkhos. Siyahamba, hamba, siyahamba, hamba, siyahanb' ekukhanyen kwenkhos. 1 The Lord is the strength of our lives; of whom shall we be afraid? Though foes may be near to destroy, the Lord will be our light. [Refrain] 2 One thing have we asked of the Lord, yes, this is the thing we seek: To dwell in the house of the Lord; to live with God forever. [Refrain] 3 When burdens are heavy to bear, our shelter is God alone. Our feet are lifted high; yes, high upon a rock. [Refrain] 4 We walk in the strength of the Lord, God's love is ever sure. We shout that the world may hear, we sing a joyful song. [Refrain] Used With Tune: SIYAHAMBA Text Sources: South African

We believe in God the Father

Author: Graham Kendrick Appears in 6 hymnals Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11 First Line: We believe in God the Father Refrain First Line: Jesus, Lord of all Topics: Christian unity; Confirmation; Evangelism; Faith, Trust and Commitment; Holy Communion; The Holy Trinity; The Witnessing Community; Year A Palm Sunday: Liturgy of the Passion; Year A Proper 21; Year B Palm Sunday: Liturgy of the Passion; Year C Palm Sunday: Liturgy of the Passion Used With Tune: [We believe in God the Father]