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Think of a world without any flowers
Author: Doreen E. Newport (b. 1927) Hymnal: CH4 #155 (2005) Meter: 10.9.10.9 Scripture: Genesis 1, 2:1-9 Lyrics: 1 Think of a world without any flowers,
think of a world without any trees,
think of a sky without any sunshine,
think of the air without any breeze.
We thank you, Lord, for flowers and trees and sunshine,
we thank you, Lord, and praise your holy name.
2 Think of the world without any animals,
think of a field without any herd,
think of a stream without any fishes,
think of a dawn without any bird.
We thank you, Lord, for all your living creatures,
we thank you, Lord, and praise your holy name.
3 Think of a world without any people,
think of a street with no-one living there,
think of a town without any houses,
no-one to love and nobody to care.
We thank you, Lord, for families and friendships,
we thank you, Lord, and praise your holy name. Topics: The Activity of God God in creation; Providence Languages: English Tune Title: GENESIS
Think of a world without any flowers
Eternal Father, strong to save
Author: William Whiting (1825-1878) Hymnal: CH4 #260a (2005) Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8 Scripture: Genesis 1:2 Lyrics: 1 Eternal Father, strong to save,
whose arm hath bound the restless wave,
who bade the mighty ocean deep
its own appointed limits keep:
O hear us when we cry to thee
for those in peril on the sea.
2 O Christ, whose voice the waters heard
and hushed their raging at thy word,
who walked upon the foaming deep,
and calm amid the storm didst sleep:
Oh, hear us when we cry to thee
for those in peril on the sea.
3 O Holy Spirit, who didst brood
upon the waters dark and rude,
who bid there angry tumult cease,
and give, for wild confusion peace:
Oh, hear us when we cry to thee
for those in peril on the sea.
4 O Trinity of love and power,
shield all of them in danger's hour;
from rock and tempest, fire and foe,
protect them whereso'er they go:
thus evermore shall rise to thee
glad hymns of praise from land and sea. Topics: The Living God Our Response to God - in intercession and petition Languages: English Tune Title: MELITA
Eternal Father, strong to save
Eternal Father, strong to save
Author: William Whiting (1825-1878) Hymnal: CH4 #260b (2005) Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8 Scripture: Genesis 1:2 Lyrics: 1 Eternal Father, strong to save,
whose arm restrains the restless wave,
who told the mighty ocean deep
its own appointed bounds to keep:
we cry, O God of majesty,
for those in peril on the sea.
2 O Christ, whose voice the waters heard
and hushed their raging at your word,
who walked across the surging deep,
and in the storm lay calm in sleep:
we pray, O Lord of Galilee,
for those in peril on the sea.
3 Creator Spirit, by whose breath
were fashioned sea and sky and earth;
who made the stormy chaos cease,
and gave us life and light and peace:
we pray, O Spirit strong and free,
for those in peril on the sea.
4 O Trinity of love and power,
preserve their lives in danger's hour;
from rock and tempest, flood and flame,
protect them by your holy name:
and to your glory let there be
glad hymns of praise from land and sea. Topics: Our Response to God in intercession and petition Languages: English Tune Title: MELITA
Eternal Father, strong to save
Take and eat; take and eat
Author: James Quinn (b. 1919); Michael Joncas (b. 1951) Hymnal: CH4 #670 (2005) Meter: Irregular Scripture: Genesis 1:3 First Line: I am the word that spoke and light was made Topics: The Holy Spirit The Church Celebrates - Holy Communion; Jesus Names and images for Languages: English Tune Title: TAKE AND EAT
Take and eat; take and eat
Of the Father's love begotten
Author: John Mason Neale (1818-1866); Prudentius (348-c. 413); Henry Williams Baker (1821-1877) Hymnal: CH4 #319 (2005) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7.7 Scripture: Genesis 1:3-27 Lyrics: 1 Of the Father's love begotten
ere the worlds began to be,
he is Alpha and Omega,
he the source, the ending he,
of the things that are, that have been,
and that future years shall see,
evermore and evermore.
2 By his word was all created;
he commanded; it was done:
heaven and earth and depths of ocean,
universe of three in one;
all that sees the moon's soft shining,
all that breathes beneath the sun,
evermore and evermore.
3 O that birth for ever blessèd,
when the Virgin, full of grace,
by the Spirit's power conceiving,
bore the Saviour of our race,
and the Babe, the world's Redeemer,
first revealed his sacred face,
evermore and evermore.
4 This is he whom seers and sages
sang of old with one accord,
whom the voices of the prophets
promised in their faithful word;
now he shines, the long-expected;
let creation praise its Lord,
evermore and evermore.
5 All the heights of heaven, adore him;
angel hosts, his praises sing;
powers, dominions bow before him,
and extol our God and King;
let no tongue on earth be silent,
every voice in concert ring,
evermore and evermore.
6 Christ, to thee, with God the Father,
and, O Holy Ghost, to thee,
hymn and chant and high thanksgiving,
and unwearied praises be,
honour, glory and dominion,
and eternal victory,
evermore and evermore. Topics: Life in Christ Christ Incarnate - Christmas and Epiphany; Jesus Word of God Languages: English Tune Title: CORDE NATUS (DIVINUM MYSTERIUM)
Of the Father's love begotten
Morning has broken
Author: Eleanor Farjeon (1881-1965) Hymnal: CH4 #212 (2005) Meter: 5.5.5.4 D Scripture: Genesis 1:5 Topics: The Living God Our Response to God - in the morning and evening; God In Creation Languages: English Tune Title: BUNESSAN
Morning has broken
I love the sun
Author: Gwen F. Smith (1909-1995) Hymnal: CH4 #144 (2005) Meter: 4.4.4.4 Scripture: Genesis 1:14-27 Lyrics: 1 I love the sun,
it shines on me;
God made the sun,
and God made me.
2 I love the stars,
they twinkle on me;
God made the stars,
and God made me.
3 I love the rain,
it splashes on me;
God made the rain,
and God made me.
4 I love the wind,
it blows round me;
God made the wind,
and God made me.
5 I love the birds,
they sing to me;
God made the birds,
and God made me. Topics: The Living God The Activity of God - God in creation; The Activity of God God in creation Languages: English Tune Title: I LOVE THE SUN
I love the sun
When Jesus saw the fishermen
Author: Edith Agnew (b. 1897) Hymnal: CH4 #340 (2005) Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Scripture: Genesis 1:28-30 Topics: Life in Christ Christ Incarnate - Public Ministry; Discipleship Languages: English Tune Title: THE SEVEN JOYS OF MARY
When Jesus saw the fishermen
The world is a garden you made
Author: Ann Conlon Hymnal: CH4 #239 (2005) Meter: Irregular Scripture: Genesis 1:28-31 First Line: When your Father made the world Topics: Our Response to God in the stewardship of the earth; Christ Incarnate Public Ministry; Care of Creation; Jesus Life and Ministry; Love for others Languages: English Tune Title: SAMOS
The world is a garden you made
A small thing like a hazelnut
Author: Rae E. Whitney (b. 1927) Hymnal: CH4 #142 (2005) Meter: 8.6.8.6.6.6.6.8 Scripture: Genesis 1:31 Topics: The Living God The Activity of God - God in creation; The Activity of God God in creation; God Love of Languages: English Tune Title: HAZELNUT
A small thing like a hazelnut
While earth remains
Author: John L. Bell (b. 1949) Hymnal: CH4 #228 (2005) Meter: Irregular Scripture: Genesis 1:31 First Line: God, who made the earth, declared it good in the beginning Topics: The Living God Our Response to God - in times and seasons; Harvest; Jesus Resurrection; Renewal; Summer; Winter Languages: English Tune Title: ARIRANG
While earth remains
Where are the voices for the earth?
Author: Shirley Erena Murray (b. 1931) Hymnal: CH4 #244 (2005) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Scripture: Genesis 2:8 Lyrics: 1 Where are the voices for the earth?
Where are the eyes to see her pain,
wasted by our consuming path,
weeping the tears of poisoned rain?
2 Sacred the soil that hugs the seed,
sacred the silent fall of snow,
sacred the world that God decreed,
water and sun and river flow.
3 Where shall we run who break this code,
where shall tomorrow's children be,
left with the ruined gifts of God,
death for the creatures, land, and sea?
4 We are the voices for the earth,
we who will care enough to cry,
cherish her beauty, clear her breath,
live that our planet may not die. Topics: Our Response to God in the stewardship of the earth; Care of Creation; Children; Penitence Languages: English Tune Title: PORTENT
Where are the voices for the earth?
God, whose farm is all creation
Author: Leslie Thomas John Arlott (1914-1991) Hymnal: CH4 #226 (2005) Meter: 8.7.8.7 Scripture: Genesis 2:15 Topics: The Living God Our Response to God - in times and seasons; Harvest Languages: English Tune Title: SHIPSTON
God, whose farm is all creation
Great is thy faithfulness! Great is thy faithfulness!
Author: Thomas O. Chisholm (1866-1960) Hymnal: CH4 #153 (2005) Meter: 11.10.11.10 with refrain Scripture: Genesis 8:22 First Line: Great is thy faithfulness, O God my Father Lyrics: 1 Great is thy faithfulness, O God my Father,
there is no shadow of turning with thee;
thou changest not, thy compassions, they fail not,
as thou hast been thou forever wilt be.
[Refrain:]
Great is thy faithfulness! Great is thy faithfulness!
Morning by morning new mercies I see;
all I have needed thy hand hath provided --
great is thy faithfulness, Lord, unto me.
2 Summer and winter, and seed-time and harvest,
sun, moon, and stars in their courses above,
join with all nature in manifold witness
to thy great faithfulness, mercy, and love. [Refrain]
3 Pardon for sin and a peace that endureth,
thy own dear presence to cheer and to guide;
strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow,
blessings all mine, with ten thousand beside. [Refrain] Topics: The Activity of God God in creation; Our Response to God in times and seasons; Assurance; God Faithfulness of; Harvest; Providence; Renewal; Seasons; Summer; Winter Languages: English Tune Title: FAITHFULNESS
Great is thy faithfulness! Great is thy faithfulness!
Who put the colours in the rainbow?
Author: Joseph Arthur Paul Booth (1931-1995) Hymnal: CH4 #143 (2005) Meter: Irregular Scripture: Genesis 9:13-14 Topics: The Living God The Activity of God - God in creation; The Activity of God God in creation Languages: English Tune Title: AUDREY-GREEN
Who put the colours in the rainbow?
God has made laughter, laughter for me
Author: Kathy Wonson Eddy (b. 1951) Hymnal: CH4 #764 (2005) Scripture: Genesis 21:6 Topics: Short Songs; God Power of; Joy Languages: English Tune Title: LAUGHTER
God has made laughter, laughter for me
O God of Bethel! by whose hand
Hymnal: CH4 #268 (2005) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Scripture: Genesis 28:20-22 Lyrics: 1 O God of Bethel! by whose hand
thy people still are fed,
who through this earthly pilgrimage
hast all our fathers led:
2 Our vows, our prayers, we now present
before thy throne of grace:
God of our fathers! be the God
of their succeeding race.
3 Through each perplexing path of life
our wandering footsteps guide;
give us each day our daily bread,
and raiment fit provide.
4 O spread thy covering wings around,
till all our wanderings cease,
and at our Father's loved abode
our souls arrive in peace.
5 Such blessings from thy gracious hand
our humble prayers implore;
and thou shalt be our chosen God,
and portion evermore. Topics: The Living God Our Response to God - in intercession and petition; Our Response to God in intercession and petition; Church unity and ecumenism; God Protection of; Pilgrimage Languages: English Tune Title: SALZBURG (HAYDN)
O God of Bethel! by whose hand
Grace is when God gives us
Author: Paul Crouch (b. 1963); David Mudie (b. 1961) Hymnal: CH4 #163 (2005) Meter: 6.6.6.6.8.8.6.6 Scripture: Genesis 32:10 Topics: The Activity of God God in human experience; God in grace and mercy Languages: English Tune Title: GRACE IS
Grace is when God gives us
Be still
Author: David J. Evans (b. 1957) Hymnal: CH4 #189 (2005) Meter: Irregular Scripture: Exodus 3:4-5 Topics: Our Response to God in adoration and gratitude; Our Response to God in the worship of God's house; God in glory; God Power of; God Presence of; God Presence of Languages: English Tune Title: BE STILL
Be still
The right hand of God is writing in our land
Author: Patrick Prescod Hymnal: CH4 #709 (2005) Meter: 11.8.6.6.10 Scripture: Exodus 3:7 Topics: The Holy Spirit The Church Celebrates - National Life; Penitence; Remembrance Sunday; Unity of Humanity Languages: English Tune Title: RIGHT HAND
The right hand of God is writing in our land
Holy God, holy and mighty, holy and immortal
Hymnal: CH4 #379 (2005) Meter: Irregular Scripture: Exodus 13:21 Lyrics: Choir or Cantor:
Holy God, holy and mighty, holy and immortal,
have mercy upon us.
Congregation:
Holy God, holy and mighty, holy and immortal,
have mercy upon us.
Choir or Cantor:
O my people, what have I done to thee?
or wherein have I wearied thee? Answer me.
I brought thee forth out of the land of Egypt,
and led thee to a land exceeding good:
and thou hast prepared a cross for thy Saviour.
Congregation:
Holy God, holy and mighty, holy and immortal,
have mercy upon us.
Choir or Cantor:
Before thee I opened the sea:
and with a spear thou hast opened my side.
I went before thee in a pillar of cloud:
and thou hast brought me to the judgment hall of Pilate.
Congregation:
Holy God, holy and mighty, holy and immortal,
have mercy upon us.
Choir or Cantor:
I fed thee with manna in the desert:
and thou hast beaten me with blows and stripes.
I made thee to drink the water of salvation from the rock:
and thou hast made me to drink gall and vinegar.
Congregation:
Holy God, holy and mighty, holy and immortal,
have mercy upon us.
Choir or Cantor:
I gave thee a royal sceptre:
and thou hast given my head a crown of thorns.
I lifted thee up with great power:
and thou hast hung me upon the gibbet of the cross.
Congregation:
Holy God, holy and mighty, holy and immortal,
have mercy upon us. Topics: Christ Incarnate Passion and Death; Christian Year Good Friday Languages: English Tune Title: TRISAGION AND REPROACHES
Holy God, holy and mighty, holy and immortal
Guide me, O thou great Jehovah
Author: William Williams (1717-1791); Peter Williams (1722-1796) Hymnal: CH4 #167 (2005) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7.7 Scripture: Exodus 13:21-22 Lyrics: 1 Guide me, O thou great Jehovah,
pilgrim through this barren land;
I am weak, but thou art mighty;
hold me with thy powerful hand:
Bread of heaven, Bread of heaven,
feed me till my want is o'er.
2 Open now the crystal fountain
whence the healing stream doth flow;
let the fire and cloudy pillar
lead me all my journey through:
strong Deliverer, strong Deliverer,
be thou still my strength and shield.
3 When I tread the verge of Jordan,
bid my anxious fears subside!
Death of death, and hell's destruction,
land me safe on Canaan's side!
Songs of praises, songs of praises,
I will ever give to thee.
Topics: The Activity of God God in human experience; The Church Celebrates Death and Grieving; Death and Bereavement; Heaven; Jesus Names and images for; Pilgrimage; Providence Languages: English Tune Title: CWM RHONDDA
Guide me, O thou great Jehovah
Come, you faithful, raise the strain
Author: St. John of Damascus (c. 675-c. 750); John Mason Neale (1818-1866) Hymnal: CH4 #414 (2005) Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6 Scripture: Exodus 14:15-22 Lyrics: 1 Come, you faithful, raise the strain
of triumphant gladness;
God has brought his Israel
into joy from sadness;
loosed from Pharaoh's bitter yoke
Jacob's sons and daughters;
led them with unmoistened foot
through the Red Sea waters.
2 'Tis the spring of souls today;
Christ has burst his prison,
and from three days' sleep in death
as a sun has risen:
all the winter of our sins,
long and dark, is flying
from his light, to whom we give
laud and praise undying.
3 Now the queen of seasons, bright
with the day of splendour,
with the royal feast of feasts
comes its joy to render;
comes to glad Christian hearts,
which, with true affection,
welcomes in unwearied strains
Jesus' resurrection.
4 Neither could the gates of death,
nor the grave's dark portal,
nor the watchers, nor the seal,
hold you as a mortal.
Here today amid your own
now you stand, bestowing
your own peace, which evermore
passes human knowing. Topics: Christ Risen Resurrection and Exaltation; Christian Year Easter Languages: English Tune Title: AVE VIRGO VIRGINUM
Come, you faithful, raise the strain
Beautiful Saviour, wonderful Counsellor
Author: Stuart Townend Hymnal: CH4 #467 (2005) Meter: Irregular Scripture: Exodus 15:11 First Line: All my days I will sing this song of gladness Topics: Life in Christ Christ Risen - Reign and Priesthood; Heaven; Jesus cross Languages: English Tune Title: BEAUTIFUL SAVIOUR
Beautiful Saviour, wonderful Counsellor
Though hope desert my heart
Author: John L. Bell (b. 1949) Hymnal: CH4 #464 (2005) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Scripture: Exodus 17:9 Topics: Life in Christ Christ Risen - Reign and Priesthood; Assurance; Despair and Trouble; Freedom and Liberation Languages: English Tune Title: CALABRIA
Though hope desert my heart
Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel
Author: John Mason Neale (1818-1866) Hymnal: CH4 #273 (2005) Meter: 8.8.8.8 with refrain Scripture: Exodus 19:18-20 First Line: O come, O come, Emmanuel Lyrics: 1 O come, O come, Emmanuel,
and ransom captive Israel,
that mourns in lonely exile here
until the Son of God appear.
[Refrain:]
Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel
shall come to thee, O Israel.
2 O come, O come, thou Lord of might,
who to thy tribes, on Sinai’s height,
in ancient times didst give the law
in cloud and majesty and awe: [Refrain]
3 O come, thou Rod of Jesse, free
thine own from Satan's tyranny;
from depths of hell thy people save,
and give them victory o'er the grave: [Refrain]
4 O come, thou Key of David, come,
and open wide our heavenly home;
make safe the way that leads on high,
and close the path to misery: [Refrain]
5 O come, thou Dayspring, come and cheer
our spirits by thine advent here;
disperse the gloomy clouds of night,
and death’s dark shadows put to flight: [Refrain] Topics: Life in Christ Christ Incarnate - Promise of the Messiah; Jesus Names and images for Languages: English Tune Title: VENI EMMANUEL
Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel
Make way, make way, for the King of kings
Author: Graham Kendrick (b. 1950) Hymnal: CH4 #279 (2005) Meter: Irregular Scripture: Exodus 20:3 First Line: Make way, make way, for Christ the King Topics: Life in Christ Christ Incarnate - Promise of the Messiah Languages: English Tune Title: MAKE WAY
Make way, make way, for the King of kings
'Tis winter now; the fallen snow
Author: Samuel Longfellow (1819-1892) Hymnal: CH4 #234 (2005) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Scripture: Exodus 21:5 Lyrics: 1 'Tis winter now; the fallen snow
has left the heavens all coldly clear;
through leafless boughs the sharp winds blow,
and all the earth lies dead and drear.
2 And yet God's love is not withdrawn;
his life within the keen air breathes;
his beauty paints the crimson dawn,
and clothes each branch with glittering wreaths.
3 And though abroad the sharp winds blow,
and skies are chill, and frosts are keen,
home closer draws her circle now,
and warmer glows her light within.
4 O God, you give the winter's cold,
as well as summer's joyous rays,
you warmly in your love enfold,
and keep us through life's wintry days. Topics: The Living God Our Response to God - in times and seasons; Providence; Winter Languages: English Tune Title: O WALY WALY
'Tis winter now; the fallen snow
Moved by the Gospel, let us move
Author: Ruth C. Duck (b. 1947) Hymnal: CH4 #247 (2005) Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Scripture: Exodus 35:4-36 Topics: The Living God Our Response to God - in mission and service; Arts and Creativity; Gospel Call Languages: English Tune Title: ELLACOMBE
Moved by the Gospel, let us move
May God bless you
Hymnal: CH4 #785 (2005) Scripture: Numbers 6:24 Topics: Short Songs; Blessings Languages: English Tune Title: [May God bless you]
May God bless you
May the Lord, mighty God
Hymnal: CH4 #787 (2005) Scripture: Numbers 6:24 Lyrics: 1 May the Lord, mighty God,
bless and keep you for ever;
grant you peace, perfect peace,
courage in every endeavour.
2 Lift up your eyes and see his face
full of grace for ever;
may the Lord, mighty God,
bless and keep you for ever.
Descant for verse 2:
Lift up and see his face,
his grace for ever;
may the Lord, mighty God,
bless and keep you for ever. Topics: Short Songs; Blessings; Multi-cultrual and World-church Songs Languages: English Tune Title: WEN-TI
May the Lord, mighty God
The Lord bless you and keep you
Hymnal: CH4 #796 (2005) Scripture: Numbers 6:24 Lyrics: The Lord bless you and keep you;
the Lord make his face to shine upon you,
and be gracious unto you:
the Lord lift up his countenance upon you
and give you peace. Topics: Short Songs; Blessings Languages: English Tune Title: [The Lord bless you and keep you]
The Lord bless you and keep you
Our God is a God who makes friends
Author: Bryan Moyer Suderman Hymnal: CH4 #792 (2005) Scripture: Deuteronomy 7:9 Topics: Short Songs; God Faithfulness of Languages: English Tune Title: [Our God is a God who makes friends
Our God is a God who makes friends
Seek ye first the kingdom of God
Author: Karen Lafferty (b. 1948) Hymnal: CH4 #641 (2005) Meter: 8.5.11 with alleluias Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:3 Topics: The Church Celebrates Confirmation; Christ Incarnate Public Ministry; Jesus Teaching Languages: English Tune Title: SEEK YE FIRST
Seek ye first the kingdom of God
Our children, Lord, in faith and prayer
Author: Thomas Haweis (1734-1820); Reginald Heber (1783-1826) Hymnal: CH4 #632 (2005) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:27-28 Lyrics: 1 Our children, Lord, in faith and prayer,
we now devote to you;
let them your covenant mercies share,
and your salvation true.
2 Such children you did once embrace,
while dwelling here below;
to us and ours, O God of grace,
the same compassion show.
3 Dear Lord, your infant feet were found
within your Father's shrine;
your years, with changeless virtue crowned,
were all alike divine.
4 Dependent on your bounteous breath,
we seek your grace alone,
in every stage of life and death,
to keep us still your own. Topics: The Holy Spirit The Church Celebrates - Holy Baptism; Children; Covenant; Stages of Life Languages: English Tune Title: BELMONT
Our children, Lord, in faith and prayer
In the presence of your people
Author: Brent Chambers (b. 1948); Bert Polman (b. 1945) Hymnal: CH4 #121 (2005) Meter: Irregular Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:2 Topics: Adoration Of God; God in majesty Languages: English Tune Title: CELEBRATION
In the presence of your people
Here I am, Lord
Author: Daniel L. Schutte (b. 1947) Hymnal: CH4 #251 (2005) Meter: 7.7.7.4 with refrain Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-10 First Line: I, the Lord of sea and sky Topics: The Living God Our Response to God - in mission and service; The Church Celebrates Ordination; Dedication of people; Mission; Word of God Languages: English Tune Title: HERE I AM, LORD
Here I am, Lord
Is it spooky, is it weird
Author: Captain Alan Price Hymnal: CH4 #602 (2005) Meter: Irregular Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-18 First Line: God speaks through words in the Bible Topics: The Holy Spirit The Holy Spirit in the Church - Illumination of God's Word; Scripture Languages: English Tune Title: GOD SPEAKS
Is it spooky, is it weird
Spirit of God, descend upon my heart
Author: George Croly (1780-1860) Hymnal: CH4 #495 (2005) Meter: 10.10.10.10 Scripture: 1 Samuel 10:5-11 Lyrics: 1 Spirit of God, descend upon my heart;
wean it from earth; through all its pulses move;
stoop to my weakness, mighty as thou art,
and make me love thee as I ought to love.
2 I ask no dream, no prophet-ecstasies,
no sudden rending of the veil of clay,
no angel-visitant, no opening skies:
but take the dimness of my soul away.
3 Hast thou not bid me love thee, God and King --
all, all thine own, soul, heart, and strength, and mind?
I see thy cross -- there teach my heart to cling:
oh, let me seek thee, and oh, let me find!
4 Teach me to feel that thou art always nigh:
teach me the struggles of the soul to bear,
to check the rising doubt, the rebel sigh:
teach me the patience of unanswered prayer.
5 Teach me to love thee as thine angels love,
one holy passion filling all my frame --
the baptism of the heaven-descended Dove,
my heart an altar, and thy love the flame. Topics: Our Response to Christ In Penitence; The Holy Spirit The Coming of the Spirit; Holy Spirit illunination of; Patience; Prayer Languages: English Tune Title: SONG 22
Spirit of God, descend upon my heart
Lord of the Dance
Author: Sydney Bertram Carter (1915-2004) Hymnal: CH4 #404 (2005) Meter: Irregular with refrain Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:14 First Line: I danced in the morning when the world was begun Refrain First Line: Dance, then, wherever you may be Lyrics: 1 I danced in the morning
when the world was begun,
and I danced in the moon
and the stars, and the sun,
and I came down from heaven
and I danced on the earth--
at Bethlehem I had my birth.
Refrain:
Dance, then, wherever you may be:
I am the Lord of the Dance, said he,
and I’ll lead you all, wherever you may be,
and I’ll lead you all in the Dance, said he.
2 I danced for the scribe
and the Pharisee,
but they would not dance
and they would not follow me.
I danced for the fishermen,
for James and John --
they came with me
and the Dance went on. [Refrain]
3 I danced on the Sabbath
when I cured the lame,
the holy people
said it was a shame.
They whipped and they stripped
and they hung me high,
and they left me there
on a Cross to die. [Refrain]
4 I danced on a Friday
and the sky turned black --
it’s hard to dance
with the devil on your back.
They buried my body
and they thought I’d gone --
but I am the Dance
and I still go on. [Refrain]
5 They cut me down
and I leapt up high --
I am the life
that’ll never, never die.
I’ll live in you
if you’ll live in me,
I am the Lord
of the Dance, said he. [Refrain] Topics: Christ Incarnate Passion and Death; Christ Incarnate Public Ministry; Dance; Jesus Life and Ministry Languages: English Tune Title: LORD OF THE DANCE
Lord of the Dance
Take, oh, take me as I am
Author: John L. Bell (b. 1949) Hymnal: CH4 #795 (2005) Scripture: 2 Samuel 7:8 Topics: Short Songs; Commitment Languages: English Tune Title: [Take, oh, take me as I am]
Take, oh, take me as I am
Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty!
Author: Reginald Heber (1783-1826) Hymnal: CH4 #111 (2005) Meter: 11.12.12.10 Scripture: 2 Samuel 22:12 Lyrics: 1 Holy, holy, holy! Lord God almighty!
early in the morning our song shall rise to thee;
holy, holy, holy, merciful and mighty!
God in three Persons, blessèd Trinity!
2 Holy, holy, holy! all the saints adore thee,
casting down their golden crowns around the glassy sea;
cherubim and seraphim falling down before thee,
God ever living through eternity.
3 Holy, holy, holy! though the darkness hide thee,
though the sinful human eye thy glory may not see,
only thou art holy; there is none beside thee,
perfect in power, in love, and purity.
4 Holy, holy, holy! Lord God almighty!
All thy works shall praise thy name in earth and sky and sea;
holy, holy, holy! merciful and mighty!
God in three Persons, blessèd Trinity. Topics: Angels; God in Trinity; Praise Languages: English Tune Title: NICAEA
Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty!
God save our gracious Queen
Author: Unknown; W. E. Hickson (1803-1870) Hymnal: CH4 #703 (2005) Meter: 6.6.4.6.6.6.4 Scripture: 1 Kings 1:39-40 Lyrics: 1 God save our gracious Queen,
long live our noble Queen;
God save the Queen!
Send her victorious,
happy and glorious,
long to reign over us:
God save the Queen!
2 Thy choicest gifts in store
on her be pleased to pour;
long may she reign;
may she defend our laws,
and ever give us cause
to sing with heart and voice,
'God save the Queen!'
3 Not on this land alone,
but be God's mercies known
from shore to shore.
Lord, make the nations see
that all should kindred be,
and form one family
the wide world o'er. Topics: The Holy Spirit The Church Celebrates - National Life Languages: English Tune Title: GOD SAVE THE QUEEN
God save our gracious Queen
Lord, your hands have formed this world
Author: Delbert Rice; Ramon Oliano; Sario Oliano; James Minchin Hymnal: CH4 #140 (2005) Meter: 7.7.7.7.6 Scripture: 1 Kings 8:13 Topics: The Activity of God God in creation; Our Response to God in times and seasons; Multi-cultrual and World-church Songs; Renewal; Seasons Languages: English Tune Title: GAYON NI HIGAMI
Lord, your hands have formed this world
In the bleak midwinter
Author: Christina Georgina Rossetti (1830-1894) Hymnal: CH4 #305 (2005) Meter: Irregular Scripture: 1 Kings 8:27 Lyrics: 1 In the bleak midwinter
frosty wind made moan,
earth stood hard as iron,
water like a stone:
snow had fallen,
snow on snow, snow on snow,
in the bleak midwinter,
long ago.
2 Our God, heaven cannot hold him,
nor earth sustain;
heaven and earth shall flee away
when he comes to reign:
in the bleak midwinter
a stable place sufficed
the Lord God Almighty,
Jesus Christ.
3 Enough for him whom cherubim
worship night and day,
a breastful of milk
and a mangerful of hay:
enough for him
whom angels fall down before,
the ox and ass and camel
which adore.
4 Angels and archangels
may have gathered there,
cherubim and seraphim
thronged the air,
but only his mother,
in her maiden bliss,
worshiped the Beloved
with a kiss.
5 What can I give him,
poor as I am?
If I were a shepherd,
I would bring a lamb,
if I were a wise man
I would do my part,
yet what I can I give him,
give my heart.
Topics: Life in Christ Christ Incarnate - Christmas and Epiphany; Angels; Mary; Offering of self Languages: English Tune Title: CRANHAM
In the bleak midwinter
God the Omnipotent! King who ordainest
Author: Henry Fothergill Chorley (1808-1872); John Ellerton (1826-1893) Hymnal: CH4 #266 (2005) Meter: 11.10.11.9 Scripture: 1 Kings 8:30 Lyrics: 1 God the Omnipotent! King who ordainest
great winds thy clarions, lightnings thy sword:
show forth thy pity on high where thou reignest:
give to us peace in our time, O Lord.
2 God the All-merciful! earth hath forsaken
meekness and mercy, and slighted thy word;
bid not thy wrath in its terrors awaken;
give to us peace in our time, O Lord.
3 God, the All-righteous One! we have defied thee;
yet to eternity standeth thy word;
falsehood and wrong shall not tarry beside thee;
give to us peace in our time, O Lord.
4 God the All-wise! by the fire of thy chastening,
earth shall to freedom and truth be restored;
through the thick darkness thy Kingdom is hastening;
thou wilt give peace in thy time, O Lord.
5 So shall thy children, with thankful devotion,
praise him who saved them from peril and sword,
singing in chorus, from ocean to ocean,
peace to the nations, and praise to the Lord. Topics: The Church Celebrates National Life; Our Response to God in intercession and petition; God in judgement and justice; Kingdom of God; Nation and Society; Peace; Remembrance Sunday; Word of God Languages: English Tune Title: RUSSIA
God the Omnipotent! King who ordainest
Touch the earth lightly
Author: Shirley Erena Murray (b. 1931) Hymnal: CH4 #243 (2005) Meter: 10.10.10.10 Scripture: 1 Kings 8:37-40 Lyrics: 1 Touch the earth lightly,
use the earth gently,
nourish the life of the world in our care:
gift of great wonder,
ours to surrender,
trust for the children tomorrow will bear.
2 We who endanger,
who create hunger,
agents of death for all creatures that live,
we who would foster
clouds of disaster,
God of our planet, forestall and forgive!
3 Let there be greening,
birth from the burning,
water that blesses and air that is sweet,
health in God's garden,
hope in God's children,
regeneration that peace will complete.
4 God of all living,
God of all loving,
God of the seedling, the snow and the sun,
teach us, deflect us,
Christ reconnect us,
using us gently and making us one. Topics: The Living God Our Response to God - in the stewardship of the earth; Our Response to God in the stewardship of the earth; Care of Creation; Children; Renewal Languages: English Tune Title: TENDERNESS
Touch the earth lightly
When the hungry who have nothing share with strangers
Author: Jose Antonio Olivar; Miguel Manzano; Mary Louise Bringle Hymnal: CH4 #258 (2005) Meter: 12.11.12.11.11 Scripture: 1 Kings 17:7-16 Topics: The Living God Our Response to God - in mission and service; Food and Hunger; God Presence of; Multi-cultrual and World-church Songs; Social Concern Languages: English Tune Title: [When the hungry who have nothing share with strangers]
When the hungry who have nothing share with strangers
Lord, you sometimes speak in wonders
Author: Christopher Martin Idle (b. 1938) Hymnal: CH4 #606 (2005) Meter: 8.7.8.7 Scripture: 1 Kings 19:9-12 Lyrics: 1 Lord, you sometimes speak in wonders,
unmistakable and clear,
mighty signs to prove your presence,
overcoming doubt and fear.
2 Lord, you sometimes speak in whispers,
still and small and scarcely heard;
only those who want to listen
catch the all-important word.
3 Lord, you sometimes speak in silence,
through our loud and noisy day:
we can know and trust you better
when we quietly wait and pray.
4 Lord, you often speak in Scripture,
words that summon from the page,
shown and taught us by your Spirit
with fresh light for every age.
5 Lord, you always speak in Jesus,
always new yet still the same:
teach us now more of our Saviour,
make our lives display his Name. Topics: The Holy Spirit in the Church Illumination of God's Word; Jesus incarnation; Scripture; Word of God Languages: English Tune Title: STUTTGART
Lord, you sometimes speak in wonders
Dear Lord and Father of mankind
Author: John Greenleaf Whittier (1807-1892) Hymnal: CH4 #485 (2005) Meter: 8.6.8.8.6.6 Scripture: 1 Kings 19:11-13 Lyrics: 1 Dear Lord and Father of mankind,
forgive our foolish ways;
reclothe us in our rightful mind;
in purer lives thy service find,
in deeper reverence, praise,
in deeper reverence, praise.
2 In simple trust like theirs who heard,
beside the Syrian sea,
the gracious calling of the Lord,
let us, like them, without a word
rise up and follow thee,
rise up and follow thee.
3 O Sabbath rest by Galilee!
O calm of hills above,
where Jesus knelt to share with thee
the silence of eternity,
interpreted by love,
interpreted by love!
4 With that deep hush subduing all
our words and works that drown
the tender whisper of thy call,
as noiseless let thy blessing fall
as fell thy manna down,
as fell thy manna down.
5 Drop thy still dews of quietness,
till all our strivings cease;
take from our souls the strain and stress,
and let our ordered lives confess
the beauty of thy peace,
the beauty of thy peace.
6 Breathe through the heats of our desire
thy coolness and thy balm;
let sense be dumb, let flesh retire;
speak through the earthquake, wind and fire,
O still small voice of calm!
O still small voice of calm!
Topics: Life in Christ Our Response to Christ - In Penitence; Beauty; God peace of; Trust Languages: English Tune Title: REPTON
Dear Lord and Father of mankind
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