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Immortal, invisible, God only wise

Author: Walter Chalmers Smith, 1824-1908 Appears in 210 hymnals Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:4-7 Lyrics: 1 Immortal, invisible, God only wise, in light inaccessible hid from our eyes, most blessèd, most glorious, the Ancient of Days, almighty, victorious, your great name we praise. 2 Unresting, unhasting, and silent as light, nor wanting, nor wasting, but ruling in might; your justice like mountains high soaring above, your clouds which are fountains of goodness and love. 3 You give life to all, Lord, to both great and small, in all life now living, the true life of all; we blossom and flourish as leaves on a tree, then wither: but ever unchanged you will be. 4 Great Father of glory, pure Father of light, your angels adore you, all veiling their sight; of all your rich graces this grace, Lord, impart-- take the veil from our faces, the veil from our heart. 5 All praise we would render: reveal to our sight what hides you is only the splendour of light; and so let your glory, Almighty, impart, through Christ in the story, your Christ to the heart. Topics: Confidence; Death; Faithfulness of God; Justice; Light; Majesty of God; Mystery of God's Love; Providence; Saints Days and Holy Days St Michael and All Angels; Saints Days and Holy Days Transfiguration; Worship Processional Entrance Used With Tune: ST DENIO

I Greet Thee, Who My Sure Redeemer Art

Author: Elizabeth Lee Smith Meter: 10.10.10.10 Appears in 41 hymnals Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:6 Lyrics: 1 I greet thee, who my sure Redeemer art, my only trust and Savior of my heart, who pain didst undergo for my poor sake; I pray thee from our hearts all cares to take. 2 Thou art the King of mercy and of grace, reigning omnipotent in every place: so come, O King, and our whole being sway; shine on us with the light of thy pure day. 3 Thou art the life, by which alone we live, and all our substance and our strength receive; sustain us by thy faith and by thy power, and give us strength in every trying hour. 4 Thou hast the true and perfect gentleness; no harshness hast thou and no bitterness. O grant to us the grace we find in thee, that we may dwell in perfect unity. 5 Our hope is in no other save in thee; our faith is built upon thy promise free; Lord, give us peace, and make us calm and sure, that in thy strength we evermore endure. Topics: Adoration; Forgiveness; Grace; Hope; Praise; Sovereignty of God; Unity; Unity Used With Tune: TOULON Text Sources: Psalms, Strasbourg, 1545

I Love to Tell the Story

Author: A. Catherine Hankey Meter: 7.6.7.6 D with refrain Appears in 1,209 hymnals Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:18 Refrain First Line: I love to tell the story Lyrics: 1 I love to tell the story of unseen things above, of Jesus and his glory, of Jesus and his love. I love to tell the story because I know 'tis true; it satisfies my longings as nothing else can do. Refrain: I love to tell the story; 'twill be my theme in glory to tell the old, old story of Jesus and his love. 2 I love to tell the story; 'tis pleasant to repeat what seems, each time I tell it, more wonderfully sweet. I love to tell the story, for some have never heard the message of salvation from God’s own holy Word. [Refrain] 3 I love to tell the story, for those who know it best seem hungering and thirsting to hear it, like the rest. And when, in scenes of glory, I sing the new, new song, 'twill be the old, old story that I have loved so long. [Refrain] Topics: The Church; Evangelism; Mission; Testimony/Witness; Word of God Used With Tune: HANKEY

I want to walk as a child of the light

Author: Kathleen Armstrong Thomerson, 1934- Meter: 10.7.10.8 with refrain Appears in 40 hymnals Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:4-7 Topics: Decision for Christ; Heaven; Hymns Specially Suitable for Children; Jesus Christ Friend and Companion; Jesus Christ Return; Jesus Christ Transfiguration; Joy; Light; Morning; Night; Personal Response to Jesus; Pilgrimage; Saints Days and Holy Days St John the Evangelist; Saints Days and Holy Days St Mary Magdalene Used With Tune: HOUSTON

I Don't Feel No Ways Tired

Author: Curtis Burrell Appears in 6 hymnals Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:8-9 Topics: Faith; God His Faithfulness; Hope Used With Tune: [I don't feel no ways tired]

I vow to thee, my country, all earthly things above

Author: Cecil Arthur Spring-Rice (1859-1918) Meter: 13.13.13.13.13.13 Appears in 22 hymnals Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:8-11 Lyrics: 1 I vow to thee, my country, all earthly things above, entire and whole and perfect, the service of my love: the love that asks no question, the love that stands the test, that lays upon the altar the dearest and the best; the love that never falters, the love that pays the price, the love that makes undaunted the final sacrifice. 2 And there's another country, I've heard of long ago, most dear to them that love her, most great to them that know; we may not count her armies, we may not see her King; her fortress is a faithful heart, her pride is suffering; and soul by soul and silently her shining bounds increase, and her ways are ways of gentleness and all her paths are peace. Topics: The Holy Spirit The Church Celebrates - National Life; Remembrance Sunday; Stages of Life Used With Tune: THAXTED

In His Presence

Author: Dick Tunney, 1956-; Melodie Tunney, 1960- Meter: Irregular Appears in 6 hymnals Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:14 First Line: In His presence there is comfort Topics: Adoration and Praise; Assurance; Comfort; Presence of God; Promise; Encouragement Used With Tune: HIS PRESENCE

In the name of Christ we gather

Author: Shirley Erena Murray (b. 1931) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Appears in 6 hymnals Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1 Lyrics: 1 In the name of Christ we gather, in the name of Christ we sing, as we celebrate the promise of your servant's offering, here ordained to lead God's people at the Gospel's beckoning. 2 Sons and daughters of the Spirit, we are called to teach and care, called as were the first disciples, Christ's own ministry to share, and in bread and wine and water sacraments of grace declare. 3 In our preaching, praying, caring may your word spring into life; in our time of doubt and challenge, may its truth affirm belief; and in days of pain and darkness, may it heal our guilt and grief. 4 Word of joy, enlivening Spirit, more than lover, parent, friend, born in Jesus, born in Mary, born in us, that love extend, grow within your chosen servant(s), life of God that has no end! Topics: The Church Celebrates Ordination; Gathering; Gospel Call Used With Tune: TANTUM ERGO SACRAMENTUM (GRAFTON)

In the Cross of Christ I Glory

Author: John Bowring, 1792-1872 Meter: 8.7.8.7 Appears in 1,513 hymnals Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:5-12 Topics: Sunday of the Passion; Trust Used With Tune: CROSS OF JESUS

I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say (Shine on Me)

Author: Horatius Bonar, 1808-1889 Appears in 1,223 hymnals Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:6 First Line: I heard the voice of Jesus say Refrain First Line: Shine on me, shine on me Lyrics: 1 I heard the voice of Jesus say, "Come unto me and rest, and rest; lay down, thou weary one, lay down thy head upon my breast." Refrain: Shine on me, shine on me, let the light from the lighthouse shine on me. Oh, shine on me, shine on me, let the light from the lighthouse shine on me. 2 With pitying eyes the Prince of Peace beheld our helpless grief, our grief; he saw, and oh, amazing love! He came to our relief. [Refrain] Topics: Epiphany; Holy Communion; Lent; Light; Trust Used With Tune: [I heard the voice of Jesus say]