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The goodness of God acknowledged in giving pastors after his own heart

Hymnal: The Hartford Selection of Hymns from the Most Approved Authors #CCCXLI (1799) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Ordination First Line: Shepherd of Israel, thou dost keep Lyrics: 1 Shepherd of Israel, thou dost keep With constant care thy humble sheep; By thee inferior pastors rise To feed our souls,and bless our eyes. 2 To all thy churches such impart, Model'd by thy own gracious heart; Whose courage, watchfulness, and love, Men may attest, and God approve. 3 Fed by their active tender care, Healthful may all thy sheep appear, And, by their fair example led, The way to Zion's pastures tread. 4 Here hast thou listen'd to our vows, And scatter'd blessings on thy house; Thy saints are succour'd, and no more As sheep without a guide deplore. 5 Completely heal each former stroke, And bless the shepherd and the flock; confirm the hopes thy mercies raise, And own this tribute of our praise. Scripture: Jeremiah 3:15

Christ's care of ministers and churches

Author: Dr. Doddridge Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns #CDXII (1792) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Ordination hymns First Line: We bless the eternal source of light Lyrics: 1 We bless the eternal source of light, Who makes the stars to shine; And, thro' this dark beclouded world Diffuseth rays divine. 2 We bless the churches sovereign king, Whose golden lamps we are; Fix'd in the temples of his love To shine with radiance fair. 3 Still be our purity be preserv'd; Still fled with oil the flame; And in deep characters inscrib'd Our heavenly master’s name. 4 Then while between our ranks he walks, And all our state surveys, His smiles shall with new lustre deck The people of his praise. Scripture: Revelation 2:1 Languages: English

With all thy pow'r, O Lord, defend

Hymnal: A Selection of Psalms and Hymns #CCII (1790) Topics: Ordination Lyrics: 1 With all thy pow'r, O Lord defend Him whom we now to thee commend; A faithful minister secure, And make him to the end endur. 2 Gird him with all sufficient grace; Give to his footsteps paths of peace; Thy truth and faithfulness fulfil; Preserve him, Lord, form ev'ry ill. 3 Before his face protection send; O love him, save him to the end: Nor let him as thy pilgrim rove, Without the convoy of thy love. 4 Enlarge, enflame, and fill his heart, In him thy mighty pwer exert; That thousands yet unvorn may praise The wonders of Redeeming grace. Languages: English

The goodness of God acknowledged in giving pastors after his own heart

Hymnal: The Hartford Selection of Hymns #CCCXLI (1802) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Ordination First Line: Shepherd of Israel, thou dost keep Lyrics: 1 Shepherd of Israel, thou dost keep With constant care thy humble sheep; By thee inferior pastors rise To feed our souls,and bless our eyes. 2 To all thy churches such impart, Model'd by thy own gracious heart; Whose courage, watchfulness, and love, Men may attest, and God approve. 3 Fed by their active tender care, Healthful may all thy sheep appear, And, by their fair example led, The way to Zion's pastures tread. 4 Here hast thou listen'd to our vows, And scatter'd blessings on thy house; Thy saints are succour'd, and no more As sheep without a guide deplore. 5 Completely heal each former stroke, And bless the shepherd and the flock; confirm the hopes thy mercies raise, And own this tribute of our praise. Scripture: Jeremiah 3:15

Watching for souls in the view of the great account

Hymnal: The Hartford Selection of Hymns #CCCXLII (1802) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Ordination First Line: Let Zion's watchman all awake Lyrics: 1 Let Zion's watchmen all awake, And take th' alarm they give; Now let them from the mouth of God Their solemn charge receive. 2 'Tis not a cause of small import The pastor's care demands; but what might fill and angel's heart, And fill'd a Saviour's hands. 3 They watch for souls, for which the Lord Did heav'nly bliss forego; For souls, which must forever live In raptures, or in woe. 4 All to the great tribunal haste, Th' account to render there; And should'st thou strictly mark our faults, Lord, how should we appear? 5 May they that Jesus, whom they preach, Their own Redeemer see; And watch thou daily o'er their souls, That they may watch for thee. Scripture: Hebrews 8:17 Languages: English