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Father of all, in whom alone

Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788 Hymnal: The Hymnal #54 (1956) Topics: Adoration and Praise Opening of Service Lyrics: 1 Father of all, in whom alone We live and move and breathe, One bright celestial ray dart down And cheer thy sons beneath. 2 When in thy word we search for thee, We search with trembling awe; Open our eyes and let us see The wonders of thy law. 3 Now let our darkness comprehend The light that shines so clear; Now the revealing Spirit send, And give us ears to hear. Amen. Scripture: Jeremiah 29:13 Tune Title: GRÄFENBERG
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Angel voices, ever singing

Author: Rev. Francis Pott Hymnal: The Hymnal #455 (1950) Meter: 8.5.8.5.8.4.3 Topics: Opening of Service Lyrics: 1 Angel voices, ever singing Round Thy throne of light, Angel harps, forever ringing, Rest not day nor night; Thousands only live to bless Thee, And confess Thee Lord of might. 2 Lord, we know Thy love rejoices O'er each work of Thine; Thou didst ears and hands and voices For Thy praise combine; Craftsman's art and music's measure For Thy pleasure Didst design. 3 Here, great God, today we offer Of Thine own to Thee; And for Thine acceptance proffer, All unworthily, Hearts and minds, and hands, and voices, In our choicest Melody. 4 Honor, glory, might, and merit, Thine shall ever be, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, Blessed Trinity: Of the best that Thou hast given Earth and heaven Render Thee. Amen. Tune Title: ANGEL VOICES
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Lord God of Hosts, in Mercy

Hymnal: Psalter Hymnal (Red) #170 (1934) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Topics: Opening of Services Lyrics: 1 Lord God of hosts, in mercy My supplication hear; Almighty and all-faithful, Our fathers' God, give ear; Our Shield and great Defender, No longer hide Thy face, But look upon Thy servant, Anointed by Thy grace. 2 In Thy blest courts to worship, My God, a single day Is better than a thousand While far from Thee I stray. Though in a lowly station, the service of my Lord I choose above all pleasures That sinful ways afford. 3 A sun and shield forever Is God, the Lord Most High; To those who walk uprightly No good will He deny. His saints, His grace receiving, Shall soon His glory see; O Lord of hosts, most blessed Are they that trust in Thee. Scripture: Psalm 84 Languages: Latin Tune Title: CRUX CHRISTI

Shine thou upon us, Lord

Author: John Ellerton Hymnal: Christian Youth Hymnal #264 (1948) Topics: Opening of Service Languages: English

Day Has Come

Author: Nancy Byrd Turner Hymnal: Children's Hymnal #20 (1957) Topics: Opening of Service First Line: Day has come and birds are singing Languages: English Tune Title: [Day has come and birds are singing]

Morning Prayer

Author: Edith Bokeloh Hymnal: Children's Hymnal #21 (1957) Topics: Opening of Service First Line: For all thy tender mercies Languages: English Tune Title: [For all thy tender mercies]

In God's most holy presence

Author: E. Dodgshun Hymnal: The Hymnal #41 (1956) Topics: Adoration and Praise Opening of Service Scripture: Isaiah 58:13-14 Tune Title: EWING
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Here Behold Me, As I Cast Me

Author: Joachim Neander; Miss Catherine Winkworth Hymnal: The Hymnal and Order of Service #352 (1926) Meter: 8.7.8.7.4.4.7 Topics: Worship Opening of Service Lyrics: 1 Here behold me, as I cast me 'Neath Thy throne, O glorious King! Sorrows thronging, child-like longing, Son of Man, to Thee I bring. Let me find Thee! Let me find Thee! Me, a poor and worthless thing. 2 Look upon me, Lord, I pray Thee, Let Thy Spirit dwell in mine; Thou hast sought me, Thou hast bought me, Only Thee to know I pine. Let me find Thee! Let me find Thee! Take my heart, and own me Thine! 3 Naught I ask for, naught I strive for, But Thy grace, so rich and free, That Thou givest whom Thou lovest, And who truly cleave to Thee. Let me find Thee! Let me find Thee! He hath all things who hath Thee. Amen. Languages: English Tune Title: SIEH, HIER BIN ICH, EHRENKÖNIG
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We praise Thee, O God, our Redeemer, Creator

Author: Julia Bulkley Cady Cory Hymnal: The Hymnal #461 (1950) Meter: 12.11.12.11 Topics: Opening of Service Lyrics: 1 We praise Thee, O God, our Redeemer, Creator, In grateful devotion our tribute we bring. We lay it before Thee, we kneel and adore Thee, We bless Thy holy Name, glad praises we sing. 2 We worship Thee, God of our fathers, we bless Thee; Through life's storm and tempest our Guide hast Thou been. When perils o'ertake us, escape Thou wilt make us, And with Thy help, O Lord, our battles we win. 3 With voices united our praises we offer, To Thee, great Jehovah, glad anthems we raise. Thy strong arm will guide us, our God is beside us, To Thee, our great Redeemer, forever be praise. Amen. Tune Title: KREMSER
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Christ Is Our Cornerstone

Author: John Chandler, 1806-1876 Hymnal: Christian Worship #914 (2021) Meter: 6.6.6.6.8.8 Topics: Opening of Service Lyrics: 1 Christ is our cornerstone, on him alone we build; with his true saints alone the courts of heav’n are filled. On his great love our hopes we place of present grace and joys above. 2 Here may we gain from heav’n the grace which we implore, and may that grace, once giv’n, be with us evermore until that day when all the blest to endless rest are called away. 3 Oh, then, with hymns of praise these hallowed courts shall ring; our voices we will raise the Three in One to sing and thus proclaim in joyful song, both loud and long, that glorious name. Scripture: Acts 4:11-12 Languages: English Tune Title: DARWALL'S 148TH

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