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Giver Of The Perfect Gift

Author: John Ellerton (1826-1893) Meter: 7.7.7.7 Appears in 10 hymnals Scripture: Joel 2:1-2 Lyrics: 1 Giver of the perfect gift, only hope of human race, hear the prayer our hearts uplift trembling at thy throne of grace. 2 Though the accusing voice within speaks of many a wrong to thee, thou canst cleanse from every sin, thou canst set the conscience free. 3 Who can save us, Lord, but thou? Let thy mercy show thy power. Lo, we plead thy promise now, now, in this accepted hour. 4 Oh! may these our Lenten days, blest by thee, with thee be passed, that with purer, nobler praise we may keep thy feast at last. 5 God the holy trinity, grant the mercy we implore; God the One, all praise to thee through the ages evermore. Topics: Ash Wednesday; Lent (season) Used With Tune: SONG 13 Text Sources: Latin (11th cent.?)

God of the Sparrow (Dios de las Aves)

Author: Jaroslav J. Vajda, 1919-2008; Federico J. Pagura, b. 1923 Meter: 9.6.7.7 Appears in 23 hymnals Scripture: Joel 2:10 First Line: God of the sparrow, God of the whale (Dios de las aves, Dios del gran pez) Topics: Alabanza; Praise; Children's Hymns; Música Para Los Jóvenes; Creación; Creation; Imágenes de Dios; Images of God; Presence of God; Presencia de Dios Used With Tune: ROEDER

God is a Spirit, just and wise

Author: Watts Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 156 hymnals Scripture: Joel 2:13 Lyrics: 1 God is a Spirit, just and wise He sees our inmost mind; In vain to heaven we raise our cries, And leave our souls behind. 2 Nothing but truth before his throne With honor can appear; The painted hypocrites are known Through the disguise they wear. 3 Their lifted eyes salute the skies, Their bended knees the ground; But God abhors the sacrifice Where not the heart is found. 4 Lord, search my thoughts, and try my ways, And make my soul sincere; Then shall I stand before thy face, And find acceptance there. Topics: Attributes of God Spirituality; God is a Spirit

God, Whose Farm Is All Creation

Author: John Arlott (1914-1991) Meter: 8.7.8.7 Appears in 33 hymnals Scripture: Joel 2:18-32 Topics: Creation; God, maternal images; Stewardship; Rogation Days; Harvest Thanksgiving Used With Tune: SHIPSTON

God's Spirit, As a Rising Gale

Author: Alan Gaunt, 1935- Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 1 hymnal Scripture: Joel 2:18-32 Topics: Pentecost; The Holy Spirit Used With Tune: BOURBON

Great God, your Spirit, like the wind

Author: Alan Gaunt, 1935- Meter: 8.8.8.8 D Appears in 1 hymnal Scripture: Joel 2:21-29 Topics: Commitment; Compassion; Fulfilment; Holy Spirit; Intercession of the Church; Judgment of God; Justice; Peace of the World; Prophetic Witness; Vision Used With Tune: JERUSALEM

Great God, whose universal sway

Author: Watts Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 192 hymnals Scripture: Joel 2:23 Lyrics: 1 Great God, whose universal sway The known and unknown worlds obey, Now give the kingdom to thy Son; Extend his power, exalt his throne. 2 As rain on meadows newly mown, So shall he send his influence down; His grace on fainting souls distils, Like heavenly dew on thirsty hills. 3 The heathen lands that lie beneath The shades of overspreading death, Revive at his first dawning light, And deserts blossom at the sight. 4 The saints shall flourish in his days, Dressed in the robes of joy and praise; Peace, like a river, from his throne, Shall flow to nations yet unknown. Topics: Christ Intercession and Reign; Universal Reign of Christ

Great Father of each perfect gift

Author: Rev. Philip Doddridge (1702-1751) Appears in 62 hymnals Scripture: Joel 2:28-29 Topics: The Holy Spirit

God of Grace and God of Glory

Author: Harry Emerson Fosdick Appears in 155 hymnals Scripture: Joel 2:28-32 Lyrics: 1 God of grace and God of glory, on thy people pour thy pow’r. Crown thine 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 thy 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 thy children’s warring madness; bend our pride to thy control; shame our wanton, selfish gladness, rich in things and poor in soul. Grant us wisdom, grant us courage, lest we miss thy kingdom’s goal, lest we miss thy kingdom’s goal. 4 Save us from weak resignation to the evils we deplore. Let the search for thy salvation be our glory evermore. Grant us wisdom, grant us courage, serving thee whom we adore, serving thee whom we adore. Topics: Church; Crisis Local, National, Global; Evil; God Presence of; Justice Economic; Nonviolence; Peace and Justice; Peace Conflict and War; Persecution; Wisdom Used With Tune: CWM RHONDDA Text Sources: Praise and Service

God's Holy Spirit Came

Author: Mary Jackson Cathey, b. 1926; Michael Denham, b. 1955 Meter: 6.6.8.4 D Appears in 3 hymnals Scripture: Joel 2:28-32 Lyrics: 1 God's Holy Spirit came with rushing wind and fire, Christ's presence here to comfort, bless, and to inspire. The Spirit thus began God's holy work on earth at Pentecost, a gift that gave the Church its birth. 2 God sent the Spirit forth, fulfilling prophets' word, to those who followed Jesus and who called him Lord. And as disciples met near temple courts for prayer the Spirit blew and rested on those gathered there. 3 God's Spirit filled each one, as Jesus had foretold. In many tongues they spoke God's Word, renewed and bold. "Repent and be baptized," preached Peter in that hour, and thousands came believing by the Spirit's pow'r. 4 God's Church alive today continues to proclaim salvation by the Spirit's pow'r in Jesus' name. Let all believers now their tongues and lives employ. Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, our highest joy! Topics: Day of Pentecost Used With Tune: YIGDAL