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For the Beauty of the Earth

Author: Folliott S. Pierpont Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.7 Appears in 632 hymnals Refrain First Line: Christ, our Lord to you we raise Lyrics: 1 For the beauty of the earth, for the glory of the skies, for the love which from our birth over and around us lies, Refrain: Christ, our Lord, to you we raise this, our hymn of grateful praise. 2 For the wonder of each hour of the day and of the night, hill and vale and tree and flower, sun and moon and stars of light, [Refrain] 3 For the joy of ear and eye, for the heart and mind’s delight, for the mystic harmony linking sense to sound and sight: [Refrain] 4 For the joy of human love, brother, sister, parent, child, friends on earth, and friends above, for all gentle thoughts and mild, [Refrain] 5 For yourself, best gift divine, to the world so freely given, agent of God’s grand design: peace on earth and joy in heaven. [Refrain] Topics: Creation; Love Our Love for Jesus Christ; Love Our Love for Others; Praise of Christ; Stewardship of Nature; Thankfulness; Hymns About Worship Scripture: Psalm 8:3 Used With Tune: DIX

For the Fruit of All Creation

Author: Fred Pratt Green Meter: 8.4.8.4.8.8.8.4 Appears in 70 hymnals Lyrics: 1 For the fruit of all creation, thanks be to God. For his gifts to every nation, thanks be to God. For the plowing, sowing, reaping, silent growth while we are sleeping, future needs in earth's safekeeping, thanks be to God. 2 In the just reward of labor, God's will is done. In the help we give our neighbor, God's will is done. In our worldwide task of caring for the hungry and despairing, in the harvests we are sharing, God's will is done. 3 For the harvests of the Spirit, thanks be to God. For the good we all inherit, thanks be to God. For the wonders that astound us, for the truths that still confound us, most of all, that love has found us, thanks be to God. Topics: Creation; Labor; Occasional Services Thanksgiving/Harvest; Stewardship of Nature; Thankfulness; Time; Elements of Worship Forgiviness and Grace Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16 Used With Tune: AR HYD Y NOS

For the Glories of God's Grace

Author: Marie J. Post Meter: 7.7.7.7 Appears in 3 hymnals Topics: Biblical Names and Places Adam; Biblical Names and Places Calvary; Biblical Names and Places Satan; Evangelism; Freedom; Jesus Christ Atonement; Jesus Christ Saving Work; Elements of Worship Forgiviness and Grace Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:18-21 Used With Tune: MONKLAND

For the Honor of Our King (Psalm 45)

Author: Martin Leckebusch Meter: 7.7.7.6 Appears in 2 hymnals First Line: For the honor of our King Topics: Church Year Ascension; Church Year Christ the King; Jesus Christ Bridegroom; Jesus Christ Reign; Jesus Christ Savior; Jesus Christ Truth Scripture: Psalm 45 Used With Tune: MONKLAND

Forever

Author: Chris Tomlin Appears in 16 hymnals First Line: Give thanks to the Lord our God and king Refrain First Line: Forever God is faithful Topics: God as Deliverer; God's Faithfulness; God as King; God's Power; Elements of Worship Praise and Adoration Scripture: Psalm 34:8 Used With Tune: FOREVER

For All the Saints

Author: William W. How Meter: 10.10.10 with alleluias Appears in 570 hymnals First Line: For all the saints who from their labors rest Lyrics: 1 For all the saints who from their labors rest, who thee by faith before the world confessed, thy name, O Jesus, be forever blest. Alleluia, alleluia! 2 Thou wast their rock, their fortress, and their might; thou, Lord, their captain in the well fought fight; thou in the darkness drear their one true light. Alleluia, alleluia! 3 O blest communion, fellowship divine! We feebly struggle, they in glory shine; yet all are one in thee, for all are thine. Alleluia, alleluia! 4 And when the strife is fierce, the warfare long, steals on the ear the distant triumph song. and hearts are brave again, and arms are strong. Alleluia, alleluia! 5 From earth's wide bounds, from ocean's farthest coast, through gates of pearl streams in the countless host, singing to Father, Son, and Holy Ghost: Alleluia, alleluia! Topics: The Church; Communion of the Saints; Eternal Life; New Heaven and Earth; Occasional Services Funeral/Witness to the Resurrection; Victory Scripture: Daniel 12:3 Used With Tune: SINE NOMINE

For Freedom Christ Has Set Us Free

Author: Sylvia Dunstan, 1955-1993 Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 3 hymnals First Line: "For freedom, Christ has set us free!" Topics: Freedom; Missional; Elements of Worship Forgiviness and Grace Scripture: Galatians 5 Used With Tune: ELLACOMBE

Forgive Our Sins as We Forgive

Author: Rosamond E. Herklots, 1905-1987 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 67 hymnals First Line: "Forgive our sins as we forgive" Topics: Jesus Christ Confidence in; Jesus Christ Teachings of; Elements of Worship Confession Scripture: Matthew 6:12 Used With Tune: ST. ETHELDREDA

For the Healing of the Nations

Author: Fred Kaan Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Appears in 58 hymnals First Line: For the healing of the nations Lyrics: 1 For the healing of the nations, Lord, we pray with one accord, for a just and equal sharing of the things that earth affords. To a life of love in action help us rise and pledge our word. 2 Lead us forward into freedom, from despair your world release, that, redeemed from war and hatred, all may come and go in peace. Show us how through care and goodness fear will die and hope increase. 3 All that kills abundant living, let it from the earth be banned: pride of status, race or schooling, dogmas that obscure your plan. In our common quest for justice may we hallow life's brief span. 4 You, Creator God, have written your great name on humankind; for our growing in your likeness bring the life of Christ to mind; that by our response and service earth its destiny may find. Topics: Culture, Community & Nation; Freedom; Mission; Occasional Services Healing Service; Reconciliation to Each Other; Social Justice Scripture: Genesis 1:27 Used With Tune: HUACO

For Such a Time as This

Author: Carol M. Bechtel Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1 hymnal First Line: A hymn of joy today we raise Topics: Communion of the Saints; Discipleship; Mission; Occasional Services Dedication of Holy Living Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3 Used With Tune: ST. ANNE