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He Is Able
Author: Rory Noland; Greg Ferguson Appears in 5 hymnals Scripture: Ephesians 3 First Line: [He Is Able] Text Sources: Best of the Best (Fellowship Publications, 2000)
He Is Able
How Great Is Your Love
Author: Mark Altrogge Appears in 1 hymnal Scripture: Ephesians 3 First Line: [How Great Is Your Love] Text Sources: Songbook 7 (Hosanna!) (Integrity Music, Inc., 1993)
How Great Is Your Love
Make Me a Captive, Lord
Author: George Matheson Meter: 6.6.8.6 D Appears in 120 hymnals Scripture: Ephesians 3:1 Lyrics: 1. Make me a captive, Lord,
and then I shall be free.
Force me to render up my sword,
and I shall conqueror be.
I sink in life's alarms
when by myself I stand;
imprison me within thine arms,
and strong shall be my hand.
2. My heart is weak and poor
until it master find;
it has no spring of action sure,
it varies with the wind.
It cannot freely move
till thou hast wrought its chain;
enslave it with thy matchless love,
and deathless it shall reign.
3. My power is faint and low
till I have learned to serve;
it lacks the needed fire to glow,
it lacks the breeze to nerve.
It cannot drive the world
until itself be driven;
its flag can only be unfurled
when thou shalt breathe from heaven.
4. My will is not my own
till thou hast made it thine;
if it would reach a monarch's throne,
it must its crown resign.
It only stands unbent
amid the clashing strife,
when on thy bosom it has leant,
and found in thee its life.
Topics: Sanctifiying and Perfecting Grace Personal Holiness; Aspiration and Resolve; Commitment; Jesus Christ Presence; Trust Used With Tune: DIADEMATA
Make Me a Captive, Lord
Lord Christ, at your first eucharist you prayed
Author: William Henry Turton, 1856-1938 Meter: 10.10.10.10.10.10 Appears in 76 hymnals Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-6 Lyrics: 1 Lord Christ, at your first eucharist you prayed
that all your church might be for ever one;
may at each eucharist this prayer be made
with longing heart and soul, 'Your will be done.'
O may we all one bread, one body be,
through this blest sacrament of unity.
2 For all your church, O Lord, we intercede;
make all our sad divisions soon to cease;
draw us the nearer each to each, we plead,
by drawing all to you, O Prince of Peace:
thus may we all one bread, one body be,
through this blest sacrament of unity.
3 We also pray for wanderers from your fold;
O bring them back, Good Shepherd of the sheep,
back to the faith which saints believed of old,
back to your church which still that faith must keep:
soon may we all one bread, one body be,
through this blest sacrament of unity.
4 So, Lord, at length when sacraments shall cease
may we be one with all your church above,
one with your saints in one unbroken peace,
one with your saints in one unbounded love;
more blessèd still, in peace and love to be
one with the Trinity in Unity. Topics: Church; Communion of Saints; Intercession of the Church; Reconciliation; Saints Days and Holy Days St John the Evangelist; Unity of the Church; Worship Earthly and Heavenly Used With Tune: SONG 1
Lord Christ, at your first eucharist you prayed
Eternal God, Your Love's Tremendous Glory
Author: Alan Gaunt (1935-) Meter: 11.10.11.10 Appears in 3 hymnals Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-12 Lyrics: 1 Eternal God, your love's tremendous glory
cascades through life in overflowing grace,
to tell creation's meaning in the story
of love evolving love from time and space.
2 Eternal Son of God, uniquely precious,
in you, deserted, scorned and crucified,
God's love has fathomed sin and death's deep darkness,
and flawed humanity is glorified.
3 Eternal Spirit, with us like a mother,
embracing us in love serene and pure:
you nurture strength to follow Christ our brother,
as full-grown children, confident and sure.
4 Love's trinity, self-perfect, self-sustaining;
love which commands, enables and obeys:
you give yourself, in boundless joy, creating
one vast increasing harmony of praise.
5 We ask you now, complete your image in us;
this love of yours, our source and guide and goal.
May love in us, seek love and serve love's purpose,
till we ascend with Christ and find love whole. Topics: Trinity; Baptism (general); Images of God Used With Tune: HIGHWOOD
Eternal God, Your Love's Tremendous Glory
From All That Dwell Below the Skies
Author: Isaac Watts (1674-1748) Meter: 8.8.8.8 with alleluias Appears in 1,278 hymnals Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-12 Lyrics: 1 From all that dwell below the skies
let the Creator’s praise arise:
alleluia, alleluia!
Let the Redeemer’s name be sung
through every land, in every tongue:
alleluia, alleluia,
alleluia, alleluia,
alleluia!
2 Eternal are thy mercies, Lord;
eternal truth attends thy Word:
alleluia, alleluia!
Thy praise shall sound from shore to shore
till suns rise and set no more:
alleluia, alleluia,
alleluia, alleluia,
alleluia! Topics: Praise of God; Psalm 117 Used With Tune: LASST UNS ERFREUEN
From All That Dwell Below the Skies
Many and Great, O God, Are Your Works
Author: Stan McKay (1941-); Joseph R. Renville (1779-1846); Philip Frazier (1892-1964) Meter: Irregular Appears in 46 hymnals Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-12 First Line: Many and great, O God, are your works (Katipeyiciket kisipas) Topics: Creation; Creation; Praise of God Used With Tune: LACQUIPARLE Text Sources: Dakota hymn
Many and Great, O God, Are Your Works
Draw the Circle Wide
Author: Gordon Light (1944-) Meter: 8.7.8.5 with refrain Appears in 3 hymnals Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-12 First Line: God the stillpoint of the circle Topics: Creation; Creation; Discipleship; Love Used With Tune: BROWNING
Draw the Circle Wide
Jesus, Come, for We Invite You
Author: Christopher Idle (1938-) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Appears in 15 hymnals Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-12 Lyrics: 1 Jesus, come, for we invite you,
guest and master, friend and Lord;
now, as once at Cana's wedding,
speak, and let us hear your word:
lead us through our need or doubting,
hope be born and joy restored.
2 Jesus, come! Transform our pleasures,
guide us into paths unknown;
bring your gifts, command your servants,
let us trust in you alone:
though your hand may work in secret,
all shall see what you have done.
3 Jesus, come in new creation,
heaven brought near by power divine;
give your unexpected glory,
changing water into wine:
rouse the faith of your disciples --
come, our first and greatest sign!
4 Jesus, come! Surprise our dullness;
make us willing to receive
more than we can yet imagine,
all the best you have to give:
let us find your hidden riches,
taste your love, believe, and live! Topics: Call and Vocation; Epiphany (season) Used With Tune: SICILIAN MARINERS
Jesus, Come, for We Invite You
Sing Praises Old and New
Author: Brian Wren (1936-) Meter: 6.7.6.7.6.6.6.7 Appears in 1 hymnal Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-12 Lyrics: 1 Sing praises old and new,
past and present join in one.
Old covenants renew:
new commitments have begun.
God's soaring purpose spans
all ages, lives and lands.
Christ's open, wounded hands
past and present join in one.
2 Word, from the heart of God,
costly, unexpected grace;
Love, making all things good,
Light of all the human race;
hail, Wisdom, deep and vast,
shining in Israel's past,
raising the least and last:
costly, unexpected grace!
3 Great Spirit, make us wise,
doors of promise open wide.
Through evil's deadly lies
truth and goodness set aside,
faith never stands alone,
hope rolls away the stone,
love makes your presence known,
doors of promise open wide.
4 People of hope, be strong!
Love is making all things new.
Lift our united song,
show what faith can dream and do!
Come, Presence ever near,
revive us, year by year.
Sing through our joy and fear,
"Love is making all things new!" Topics: Christian Life; Covenant; Hope; Love; Wisdom Used With Tune: FONDREN
Sing Praises Old and New
You Call Us Out to Praise You
Author: Anna Briggs, 1947- Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 2 hymnals Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-12 Topics: God, maternal images; Healing; Justice; Praise of God; Mission Used With Tune: BRIGGS
You Call Us Out to Praise You
Filled with the Spirit's Power
Author: J. R. Peacey, 1896-1971 Meter: 10.10.10.10 Appears in 33 hymnals Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-12 First Line: Filled with the Spirit's power, with one accord Lyrics: 1 Filled with the Spirit's power, with one accord
the infant church confessed its risen Lord.
O Holy Spirit, in the church today
again your power of fellowship display.
2 Now with the mind of Christ set us on fire,
that unity may be our great desire.
Give joy and peace; give faith to hear your call,
and readiness in each to work for all.
3 Widen our love, good Spirit, to embrace
in your strong care people of every race.
Like wind and fire with life among us move,
till we are known as Christ's, and Christians prove. Topics: Church; Mission; Pentecost; The Holy Spirit Used With Tune: SHELDONIAN
Filled with the Spirit's Power
When God Envisioned Love's Birth
Author: F. Richard Garland Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 1 hymnal Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-12 Topics: Christmas/Epiphany; Incarnation Used With Tune: LLANFYLLIN
When God Envisioned Love's Birth
Grace in Christ, before the World began
Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 2 hymnals Scripture: Ephesians 3:2 First Line: 'Twas finish'd, saith the faithful God Lyrics: 1 'Twas finsh'd, saith the faithful God,
Before the world itself began:
The ransom of a Saviour's blood,
From everlasting, flow'd for man.
2 Ere Satan dar'd th' Eternal King;
Ere Eden saw the morning sun;
Ere Eve had felt the Serpent's sting;
Thy perfect will, O God, was done.
3 Before that Adam disobey'd,
Himself, and all his sons were thine:
Those works, thy life thy death display'd,
Confirm eternity's design.
4 Jesus from earth's foundation slain!
Worthy art thou, thrice worthy, Lord!
To ever live, and rule, and reign,
By angels, and by men, ador'd.
Topics: Attributes, Characters, Names, and Offices of Christ, from the New Testatment
Grace in Christ, before the World began
God, We Sing Your Glorious Praises
Author: Bert Polman, 1945-2013 Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 2 hymnals Scripture: Ephesians 3:2-12 Topics: Opening of Service Used With Tune: ABBOT'S LEIGH
God, We Sing Your Glorious Praises
Blessed Jesus, at Your Word
Author: Tobias Clausnitzer; Catherine Winkworth Meter: 7.8.7.8.8.8 Appears in 144 hymnals Scripture: Ephesians 3:3-5 Lyrics: 1 Blessed Jesus, at your word
we have come again to hear you;
let our thoughts and hearts be stirred
and in glowing faith be near you.
By your gospel true and holy,
teach us, Lord, to love you solely.
2 All our knowledge, sense, and sight
lie in deepest darkness shrouded,
till your Spirit breaks our night,
filling us with light unclouded.
All good thoughts and all good living
come but by your gracious giving.
3 Glorious Lord, yourself impart,
Light of Light, from God proceeding.
Touch our lips and ears and heart;
help us by your Spirit's pleading.
Hear the cry your church now raises;
hear, and bless our prayers and praises.
Topics: The Church; Gathering; Gift of the Holy Spirit; The Word Used With Tune: LIEBSTER JESU
Blessed Jesus, at Your Word
Great and deep the Spirit's purpose
Author: Marnie Barrell (b. 1952) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 3 hymnals Scripture: Ephesians 3:3-12 Topics: The Holy Spirit in the Church Illumination of God's Word; The Holy Spirit in the Church Enlivening and Renewing the Church; Dance; Scripture; Unity of Humanity Used With Tune: LUX TREMENDA
Great and deep the Spirit's purpose
One bread, one body, one Lord of all
Author: John Foley, SJ (b. 1939) Appears in 36 hymnals Scripture: Ephesians 3:4-7 First Line: Gentile or Jew Topics: Blessing; Children and All-Age Worship; Church Body of Christ; Church Universal; Communion of Saints; Holy Communion Used With Tune: [Gentile or Jew]
One bread, one body, one Lord of all
Come, Holy Spirit, Heavenly Dove
Author: Simon Browne Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 602 hymnals Scripture: Ephesians 3:5 Topics: God: His Attributes, Works and Word The Holy Spirit Used With Tune: HOLLY
Come, Holy Spirit, Heavenly Dove
Awake, O Sleeper
Author: Marty Haugen, b. 1950 Appears in 3 hymnals Scripture: Ephesians 3:5 First Line: Once you were darkness Refrain First Line: Awake, O sleeper, arise from death Topics: Affirmation of Baptism; Holy Baptism; Light; Social Concern; Unity; Witness Used With Tune: [Once you were darkness]
Awake, O Sleeper
This is my story, this is my song
Author: Frances (Fanny) Jane Crosby (1820-1915) Meter: 9.9.9.9 with refrain Appears in 1,057 hymnals Scripture: Ephesians 3:6 First Line: Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine! Lyrics: 1 Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine!
Oh, what a foretaste of glory divine!
Heir of salvation, purchase of God;
born of his Spirit, washed in his blood.
Refrain:
This is my story, this is my song,
praising my Saviour all the day long.
This is my story, this is my song,
praising my Saviour all the day long.
2 Perfect submission, perfect delight,
visions of rapture burst on my sight;
angels descending bring from above
echoes of mercy, whispers of love. [Refrain]
3 Perfect submission, all is at rest,
I in my Saviour am happy and blest;
watching and waiting, looking above,
filled with his goodness, lost in his love. [Refrain] Topics: Life in Christ Our Response to Christ - In Discipleship; Adoration Of Jesus; Assurance; Salvation and Redemption Used With Tune: BLESSED ASSURANCE
This is my story, this is my song
Christian Union
Author: Rev. Benjamin Beddome (1717-1795) Appears in 336 hymnals Scripture: Ephesians 3:6 First Line: Let party names no more Topics: Church Unity of; Communion Of Saints
Christian Union
The kingdom of God
Author: Bryn A. Rees, 1911-1983 Meter: 5.5.5.5.6.5.6.5 Appears in 23 hymnals Scripture: Ephesians 3:6 Topics: Hope and Consolation; Joy, Praise and Thanksgiving; Temptation, Penitence and Forgiveness Used With Tune: TETHERDOWN
The kingdom of God
When I survey the wondrous cross
Author: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748 Appears in 1,996 hymnals Scripture: Ephesians 3:7-8 Topics: Christ Love of; Christ Passion, Death of; Communion Service; The Cross; Christ the Son Suffering and Death Used With Tune: ROCKINGHAM (OLD)
When I survey the wondrous cross
Holy Spirit, Ever Dwelling
Author: Timothy Rees, 1874-1939 Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 24 hymnals Scripture: Ephesians 3:7-9 Lyrics: 1 Holy Spirit, ever dwelling
In the holiest realms of light;
Holy Spirit, ever brooding
O'er a world of gloom and night;
Holy Spirit, ever raising
Those of earth to thrones on high;
Living, life-imparting Spirit,
You we praise and magnify.
2 Holy Spirit, ever living
As the Church's very life;
Holy Spirit, ever striving
Through us in a ceaseless strife;
Holy Spirit, ever forming
In the Church the mind of Christ;
You we praise with endless worship
For your gifts and fruits unpriced.
3 Holy Spirit, ever working
Through the Church's ministry;
Quick'ning, strength'ning, and absolving,
Setting captive sinners free;
Holy Spirit, ever binding
Age to age and soul to soul
In communion never ending,
You we worship and extol.
Used With Tune: IN BABILONE
Holy Spirit, Ever Dwelling
I Know Not Why God's Wondrous Grace (No sé por qué la gracia del Señor)
Author: Daniel W. Whittle, 1840-1901; Salomón R. Mussiett, 1932-2012; María Eugenia Cornou, b. 1969; Dianne Zandstra, b. 1952 Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 274 hymnals Scripture: Ephesians 3:7-9 Refrain First Line: But I know whom I have believed (Mas yo sé en quién he creído) Topics: Assurance of Pardon; Garantía del Perdón; Confianza; Trust; Grace; Gracia; Jesucristo Segunda Venida de; Jesus Christ Second Coming of; Pecado; Sin; Salvación; Salvation Used With Tune: EL NATHAN
I Know Not Why God's Wondrous Grace (No sé por qué la gracia del Señor)
O Word of God Incarnate
Author: William W. How, 1823-1897 Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6 Appears in 485 hymnals Scripture: Ephesians 3:7-12 Lyrics: 1 O Word of God incarnate,
O Wisdom from on high,
O Truth unchanged, unchanging,
O Light of our dark sky,
we praise thee for the radiance
that from the hallowed page,
a lantern to our footsteps,
shines on from age to age.
2 The Church from you, dear Master,
received the gift divine,
and still that light is lifted
o'er all the earth to shine.
It is the chart and compass
that, all life's voyage through,
mid mists and rocks and quicksands
still guides, O Christ, to you.
3 O make your Church, dear Savior,
a lamp of purest gold
to bear before the nations
your true light, as of old.
O teach your wand'ring pilgrims
by this their path to trace
till, clouds and darkness ended,
they see you face to face. Topics: Word of God Used With Tune: MUNICH
O Word of God Incarnate
Sing a new song, sing a new song
Author: James Philip McAuley, 1917-76 Meter: 10.10.10.9 with refrain Appears in 5 hymnals Scripture: Ephesians 3:7-13 First Line: Creation sings a new song to the Lord Topics: Art and Learning; Covenant; Creation; Intimate Love; Majesty of God; Providence; Wisdom; Worship Gathering Used With Tune: COSMIC PRAISE
Sing a new song, sing a new song
How deep the riches of our God
Author: James Quinn, 1919- Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 5 hymnals Scripture: Ephesians 3:7-13 Topics: Gifts in Creation; Grace; Judgment of God; Mystery of God's Love; Providence; Trinity Sunday; Wisdom Used With Tune: BELAIR
How deep the riches of our God
In great thanksgiving
Author: Melchizedek M. Solis Meter: 5.4.5.4 D Appears in 6 hymnals Scripture: Ephesians 3:7-13 Topics: Celebration of Faith; Commitment; Consecration; Eucharist; Fear; Our Love to Others; People of God; Reconciliation; Social Justice Used With Tune: MALATE
In great thanksgiving
God has spoken to his people
Author: Willard Francis Jabusch, 1930- Meter: 9.8.9.9.5 with refrain Appears in 18 hymnals Scripture: Ephesians 3:7-13 First Line: Open your ears, O Christian people Topics: Guidance; Israel; Jesus Christ Incarnation; People of God; Pilgrimage; Saints Days and Holy Days Doctors and Confessors; Wisdom; Witness to Community; Worship Gathering; Worship The Word Used With Tune: SONG OF GOOD NEWS
God has spoken to his people
God Is Working This Purpose Out
Author: Arthur C. Ainger Meter: Irregular Appears in 93 hymnals Scripture: Ephesians 3:7-13 Lyrics: 1 God is working this purpose out,
as year succeeds to year;
God is working this purpose out,
and the time is drawing near;
nearer and nearer draws the time,
the time that shall surely be:
when the earth shall be filled with the glory of God
as the waters cover the sea.
2 From utmost east to utmost west,
where human feet have trod,
by the mouth of many messengers
goes forth the voice of God:
“Give ear to me, ye continents,
ye isles, give ear to me,
that the earth may be filled with the glory of God
as the waters cover the sea.”
3 Let us go forth in the strength of God,
with the banner of Christ unfurled,
that the light of the glorious gospel of truth
may shine throughout the world.
Let us all fight with sorrow and sin
to set the captives free,
that the earth may be filled with the glory of God
as the waters cover the sea.
4 All we can do is nothing worth
unless God blesses the deed.
Vainly we hope for the harvest-tide
till God gives life to the seed.
Yet nearer and nearer draws the time,
the time that shall surely be,
when the earth shall be filled with the glory of God
as the waters cover the sea. Topics: Time; Confessing Faith; God Glory of; God Power of; Time Used With Tune: PURPOSE Text Sources: Church Missionary Hymn Book, 1899, alt.
God Is Working This Purpose Out
"Let There Be Light!"
Author: John Piper Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 1 hymnal Scripture: Ephesians 3:8 First Line: "Let there be light!" thus spoke the Lord Lyrics: 1 "Let there be light!" thus spoke the Lord;
thus we were made and thus restored.
Christ's conquering Word created all;
our shining hope: his sovereign call.
2 Now Christ has summoned us to speak
his mighty Word, though we are weak.
So let our feet be Gospel-shod,
and all the power belong to God.
3 Christ speaks and freedom is conferred;
he reigns triumphant in his Word
to frustrate Satan's fatal might,
and lead his captives into light.
4 Come, broken-hearted, take good cheer;
come, crushed in spirit, do not fear.
The Lord who reigns in blinding light
dwells with the lowly and contrite.
5 Now let us set the world aflame;
proclaim the glory of his name!
His light be everywhere adored,
and every creature own him Lord! Topics: Commissioning Service; Commissioning Service; Jesus Christ Word of God; Missions; Ordination; Proclamation Used With Tune: SOUTH PASADENA
"Let There Be Light!"
Unsearchable Riches
Author: Fanny J. Crosby, 1820-1915 Appears in 80 hymnals Scripture: Ephesians 3:8 First Line: O the unsearchable riches of Christ! Refrain First Line: Precious, more precious; Used With Tune: [O the unsearchable riches of Christ]
Unsearchable Riches
Go, preach my gospel, saith the Lord
Author: Watts Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 261 hymnals Scripture: Ephesians 3:8 Lyrics: 1 Go, preach my gospel, saith the Lord--
Bid the whole world my grace receive:
He shall be saved who trusts my word,
And he condemn'd who won't believe.
2 I'll make your great commission known;
And ye shall prove my gospel true,
By all the works that I have done,
By all the wonders ye shall do.
3 Teach all the nations my commands--
I'm with you till the world shall end;
All power is trusted in my hands--
I can destroy, and I defend. Topics: The Christian Church Ministry; The Commission
Go, preach my gospel, saith the Lord
The unsearchable riches of Christ
Appears in 60 hymnals Scripture: Ephesians 3:8 First Line: How shall I my savior set forth Lyrics: 1 How shall I my savior set forth?
How shall I his beauties declare?
Or how shall I speak of His worth,
Or what His chief dignities are?
His angels can never express,
Nor saints who sit nearest his throne,
How rich are his treasures of grace:—
No! this is a mystery unknown.
2 In him all the fulness of God
For ever transcendently shines;
Tho' once like a mortal he stood
To finish his gracious designs:
Tho’ once he was nail'd to the cross,
Vile rebels like me to set free,
His glory sustained no loss,
Eternal his kingdom shall be.
3 His wisdom, his love, and his power,
Seem'd then with each other to vie,
When sinners he stoop'd to restore,
Poor sinners condemned to die!
He laid all his grandeur aside,
And dwelt in a cottage of clay,
Poor sinners he lov'd, tillhe dy'd
To wash their pollutions away.
4 O sinners, believe and adore
This savior so rich to redeem!
No creature can ever explore
The treasure of goodness in him:
Come, all ye who see yourselves lost,
And feel yourselves burden'd with sin,
Draw near while with terror you’re toss'd;
Believe, and your peace shall begin.
5 Now, sinners, attend to his call,
"Whoso hath an ear let him hear,"
He promises mercy to all
Who feel their sad wants, far and near:
He riches has ever in store,
And treasures that never can waste:
Here's Pardon, here's grace, yea and more,
Here's glory eternal at last.
Topics: The Fulness and Riches of Christ; Riches of Christ unsearchable
The unsearchable riches of Christ
The minister's only business
Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 299 hymnals Scripture: Ephesians 3:8 First Line: Jesus, the Name high over all Topics: Institutions of the Gospel The Ministry
The minister's only business
Oh, gift of gifts! oh, grace of faith!
Author: Faber Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 84 hymnals Scripture: Ephesians 3:8 Lyrics: 1 Oh, gift of gifts! oh, grace of faith!
My God, how can it be
That thou, who hast discerning love,
Shouldst give that gift to me?
2 There was a place, there was a time,
Whether by night or day,
Thy Spirit came, and left that gift,
And went upon his way.
3 How many hearts thou might'st have had,
More innocent than mine!
How many souls more worthy far
Of that sweet touch of mine.
4 Oh, happy, happy that I am!
If thou canst be, O faith,
The treasure that thou art in life,
What wilt thou be in death?
5 This choice, O God of goodness, then,
I lovingly adore;
Oh, give me grace to keep thy grace,
And grace to merit more. Topics: The Christian System Justification By Faith; Conversion
Oh, gift of gifts! oh, grace of faith!
Wonderful Grace of God
Author: A. F. Myers Appears in 1 hymnal Scripture: Ephesians 3:8 First Line: We have met in Jesus' name Refrain First Line: I'm rejoicing, I'm rejoicing Topics: Young Peoples Societies Used With Tune: [Wonderful Grace of God]
Wonderful Grace of God
Ye Christian heralds! go, proclaim
Author: Anon. Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 468 hymnals Scripture: Ephesians 3:8 Lyrics: 1 Ye Christian heralds! go, proclaim
Salvation through Immanuel's name;
To distant climes the tidings bear,
And plant the Rose of Sharon there.
2 He'll shield you with a wall of fire,
With flaming zeal your breast inspire,
Bid raging winds their fury cease,
And hush the tempest into peace.
3 And when our labors all are o'er,
Then we shall meet to part no more--
Meet with the blood-bought throne, to fall,
And crown our Jesus--Lord of all!
Topics: The Christian Church Missionary; The Missionary
Ye Christian heralds! go, proclaim
The guardianship of angels
Appears in 66 hymnals Scripture: Ephesians 3:8 First Line: Ye simple souls that stray Topics: Duties and Trials Steadfastness and Growth in Grace Used With Tune: HOMEVILLE
The guardianship of angels
Sweeter as the Years Go by
Author: Lelia N. Morris Appears in 118 hymnals Scripture: Ephesians 3:8 First Line: Of Jesus' love that sought me Lyrics: 1 Of Jesus’ love that sought me
When I was lost in sin--
Of wondrous grace that brought me
Back to His fold again--
Of heights and depths of mercy
Far deeper than the sea,
And higher than the heavens,
My theme shall ever be.
Chorus:
Sweeter as the years go by,
Sweeter as the years go by;
Richer, fuller, deeper,
Jesus’ love is sweeter,
Sweeter as the years go by.
2 He trod in old Judea
Life’s pathway long ago--
The people thronged about Him
His saving grace to know;
He healed the brokenhearted
And caused the blind to see;
And still His great heart yearneth
In love for even me. (Chorus)
3 ’Twas wondrous love which led Him
For us to suffer loss--
To bear without a murmur
The anguish of the cross;
With saints redeemed in glory,
Let us our voices raise,
Till heav’n and earth re-echo
With our Redeemer’s praise. (Chorus)
Topics: Christ Life and Ministry; Christ Love; Christ Life and Ministry; Christ Love Used With Tune: [Of Jesus' love that sought me]
Sweeter as the Years Go by
O Could I Speak the Matchless Worth
Author: Samuel Medley Meter: 8.8.6.8.8.6 Appears in 740 hymnals Scripture: Ephesians 3:8 Lyrics: 1 O could I speak the matchless worth,
O could I sound the glories forth
Which in my Saviour shine!
I'd sing His glorious righteousness,
And magnify the wondrous grace
Which made salvation mine,
Which made salvation mine.
2 I'd sing the precious blood He spilt,
My ransom from the dreadful guilt
Of sin, and wrath divine;
I'd sing His glorious righteousness,
In which all perfect, heavenly dress
My soul shall ever shine,
My soul shall ever shine.
3 I'd sing the characters He bears,
And all the forms of love He wears,
Exalted on His throne:
In loftiest songs of sweetest praise,
I would to everlasting days
Make all His glories known,
Make all His glories known.
4 Soon, the delightful day will come
When my dear Lord will bring me home,
And I shall see His face;
Then with my Saviour, Brother, Friend,
A blest eternity I'll spend,
Triumphant in His grace,
Triumphant in His grace.
Amen. Topics: Christ Adoration and Praise; Christ Beauty; Life Everlasting, The; Jesus Christ Adoration and Praise Used With Tune: ARIEL
O Could I Speak the Matchless Worth
Go Forth, ye Heralds, in My Name
Appears in 2 hymnals Scripture: Ephesians 3:8 First Line: Eyaŋpaha wakaŋpi kin Topics: Ember Days Used With Tune: MISSIONARY CHANT
Go Forth, ye Heralds, in My Name
Center of My Joy
Author: Gloria Gaither Appears in 4 hymnals Scripture: Ephesians 3:8 First Line: When I've lost my direction,You're the compass for my way Refrain First Line: Jesus, You're the center of my joy Topics: The Gospel in the Christian Life Healing and Comfort; Burdens; Contentment; Hope; Jesus Christ Agent of Creation; Goodness of Jesus Christ; Joy of Jesus Christ; Jesus Christ Refuge; Jesus Christ Works to/for the believer; Joy; Music; Inner Peace; Suffering Used With Tune: [When I've lost my direction,You're the compass for my way]
Center of My Joy
O the Depth and the Riches
Author: Tillit S. Teddlie Appears in 6 hymnals Scripture: Ephesians 3:8 First Line: O the depth and the riches of God's saving grace Topics: God Love; Grace; Lord's Supper Remembrance Used With Tune: [O the depth and the riches of God's saving grace]
O the Depth and the Riches
Forth in the peace of Christ we go
Author: James Quinn (b. 1919) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 26 hymnals Scripture: Ephesians 3:8-9 Topics: The Holy Spirit The Church Celebrates - Confirmation; Close of Worship; Witness Used With Tune: DUKE STREET
Forth in the peace of Christ we go
Hail the day that sees him rise, Alleluia
Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788; Thomas Cotterill, 1779-1823 Meter: 7.7.7.7 with alleluias Appears in 551 hymnals Scripture: Ephesians 3:8-9 Lyrics: 1 Hail the day that sees him rise, Alleluia,
to his throne above the skies; Alleluia,
Christ, the Lamb for sinners given, Alleluia,
enters now the highest heaven. Alleluia!
2 There for him high triumph waits;
lift your heads, eternal gates.
He hath conquered death and sin;
take the King of Glory in.
3 Lo, the heaven its Lord receives,
yet he loves the earth he leaves;
though returning to his throne,
still he calls mankind his own.
4 See, he lifts his hands above;
see, he shews the prints of love;
hark, his gracious lips bestow
blessings on his church below.
5 Still for us he intercedes,
his prevailing death he pleads;
near himself prepares our place,
he the first-fruits of our race.
6 Lord, though parted from our sight,
far above the starry height,
grant our hearts may thither rise,
seeking thee above the skies. Topics: Ascension; Ascension Day Used With Tune: LLANFAIR
Hail the day that sees him rise, Alleluia
Lord, in love and perfect wisdom
Author: Timothy Rees (1874-1939) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 4 hymnals Scripture: Ephesians 3:8-11 Topics: The Church Celebrates National Life; Our Response to God in times and seasons Used With Tune: BLAENWERN
Lord, in love and perfect wisdom
Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus
Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788 Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 749 hymnals Scripture: Ephesians 3:8-12 Topics: Advent; Freedom; Hope; Jesus Christ King; Joy; Sin Used With Tune: HYFRYDOL
Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus
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