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As those of old their first fruits brought
Author: Frank von Christierson, b. 1900 Hymnal: The Hymnal 1982 #705 (1985) Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Lyrics: 1 As those of old their first fruits brought
of vineyard, flock, and field
to God, the giver of all good,
the source of bounteous yield;
so we today our first fruits bring,
the wealth of this good land,
of farm and market, shop and home,
of mind, and heart, and hand.
2 A world in need now summons us
to labor, love, and give;
to make our life an offering
to God that all may live;
the Church of Christ is calling us
to make the dream come true:
a world redeemed by Christ-like love;
all life in Christ made new.
3 With gratitude and humble trust
we bring our best to thee
to serve thy cause and share thy love
with all humanity.
O thou who gavest us thyself
in Jesus Christ thy Son,
help us to give ourselves each day
until life's work is done. Topics: The Christian Life Languages: English Tune Title: FOREST GREEN
As those of old their first fruits brought
Come, Let Us Join Our Friends Above
Author: Charles Wesley Hymnal: The United Methodist Hymnal #709 (1989) Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Lyrics: 1. Come, let us join our friends above
who have obtained the prize,
and on the eagle wings of love
to joys celestial rise.
Let saints on earth unite to sing
with those to glory gone,
for all the servants of our King
in earth and heaven are one.
2. One family we dwell in him,
one church above, beneath,
though now divided by the stream,
the narrow stream of death;
one army of the living God,
to his command we bow;
part of his host have crossed the flood,
and part are crossing now.
3. Ten thousand to their endless home
this solemn moment fly,
and we are to the margin come,
and we expect to die.
E'en now by faith we join our hands
with those that went before,
and greet the blood-besprinkled bands
on the eternal shore.
4. Our spirits too shall quickly join,
like theirs with glory crowned,
and shout to see our Captain's sign,
to hear his trumpet sound.
O that we now might grasp our Guide!
O that the word were given!
Come, Lord of Hosts, the waves divide,
and land us all in heaven.
Topics: New Heaven and a New Earth Communion of the Saints; The Sacraments and Rites of the Church Funeral and Memorial Service; New Heaven and a New Earth Communion of the Saints; Christian Year All Saints Day; Church Ecumenism; Heaven Languages: English Tune Title: FOREST GREEN
Come, Let Us Join Our Friends Above
O Little Town of Bethlehem
Author: Phillips Brooks, 1835-93 Hymnal: Worship Supplement #715 (1969) Meter: 8.6.8.6.7.6.8.6 Lyrics: 1 O little town of Bethlehem,
How still we see thee lie!
Above thy deep and dreamless sleep
The silent stars go by;
Yet in thy dark streets shineth
The everlasting Light;
The hopes and fears of all the years
Are met in thee tonight.
2 For Christ is born of Mary,
And gathered all above
While mortals sleep, the angels keep
Their watch of wondering love.
O morning stars, together
Proclaim the holy birth,
And praises sing to God, the King,
And peace to men on earth.
3 How silently, how silently
The wondrous Gift is given!
So God imparts to human hearts
The blessings of his heaven.
No ear may hear his coming,
But in this world of sin,
Where meek souls will receive him, still
The dear Christ enters in.
4 O holy Child of Bethlehem,
Descend to us, we pray;
Cast out our sin and enter in,
Be born in us today.
We hear the Christmas angels
The great glad tidings tell;
O come to us, abide with us,
Our Lord Immanuel! Topics: The Christian Year Christmastide Tune Title: FOREST GREEN
O Little Town of Bethlehem
Blessed Be the God of Israel
Author: Carl P. Daw, Jr., b. 1944 Hymnal: With One Voice #725 (1995) Meter: 8.6.8.6 D First Line: Bless'd be the God of Israel Lyrics: 1
Blessed be the God of Israel who comes to set us free
and raises up new hope for us: a branch from David’s tree.
So have the prophets long declared that with a mighty arm
God would turn back our enemies and all who wish us harm.
2
With promised mercy will God still the covenant recall,
the oath once sworn to Abraham, from foes to save us all,
that we might worship without fear and offer lives of praise,
in holiness and righteousness to serve God all our days.
3
My child, as prophet of the Lord you will prepare the way,
to tell God’s people they are saved from sin’s eternal sway.
Then shall God’s mercy from on high shine forth and never cease
to drive away the gloom of death and lead us into peace.
Topics: Morning, Evening; Advent Scripture: Luke 1:68-79 Languages: English Tune Title: FOREST GREEN
Blessed Be the God of Israel
All Beautiful the March of Days
Author: Frances W. Wile, 1878-1939 Hymnal: One in Faith #889 (2015) Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Lyrics: 1 All beautiful the march of days,
As seasons come and go.
The hand that shaped the rose has wrought
The crystal of the snow,
Has sent the hoary frost of heav'n,
The flowing waters sealed,
And laid a silent loveliness
On hill and wood and field.
2 O'er white expanses, sparkling pure,
The radiant morns unfold;
The solemn splendors of the night
Burn brighter through the cold.
Life mounts in ev'ry throbbing vein,
Love deepens round the hearth,
And clearer sounds the angel hymn,
"Good will to all on earth."
3 O God, from whose unfathomed Law
The year in beauty flows,
Yourself the vision passing by
In crystal and in rose,
Day unto day shall utter speech,
And night to night proclaim,
In ever changing words of light,
The wonder of your name. Topics: Thanksfulness Scripture: Psalm 19:3 Languages: English Tune Title: FOREST GREEN
All Beautiful the March of Days
I Sing the Mighty Power of God
Author: Isaac Watts Hymnal: The Cyber Hymnal #3054 Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Lyrics: 1. I sing the mighty power of God,
[or I sing th’almighty power of God…]
that made the mountains rise,
That spread the flowing seas abroad,
and built the lofty skies.
I sing the wisdom that ordained
the sun to rule the day;
The moon shines full at God’s command,
and all the stars obey.
2. I sing the goodness of the Lord,
who filled the earth with food,
Who formed the creatures through the Word,
and then pronounced them good.
Lord, how Thy wonders are displayed,
where’er I turn my eye,
If I survey the ground I tread,
or gaze upon the sky.
3. There’s not a plant or flower below,
but makes Thy glories known,
And clouds arise, and tempests blow,
by order from Thy throne;
While all that borrows life from Thee
is ever in Thy care;
And everywhere that we can be,
Thou, God art present there. Languages: English Tune Title: FOREST GREEN
I Sing the Mighty Power of God
Canticle of Zachary (Benedictus)
Author: Ruth Duck, b. 1947 Hymnal: Singing Our Faith #4 (2001) Meter: 8.6.8.6 D First Line: Now bless the God of Israel Topics: Daily Prayer Scripture: Luke 1:68-79 Languages: English Tune Title: FOREST GREEN
Canticle of Zachary (Benedictus)
Gospel Canticle
Author: Carl P. Daw, Jr., b. 1944 Hymnal: Journeysongs (2nd ed.) #4 (2003) Meter: 8.6.8.6 D First Line: Blest be the God of Israel Lyrics: 1 Blest be the God of Israel
who comes to set us free
and raises up new hope for us:
a Branch for David's tree.
So have the prophets long declared
that with a mighty arm
God would turn back our enemies
and all who wish us harm.
2 With promised mercy will God still
the covenant recall,
the oath once sworn to Abraham
from foes to save us all;
that we might worship without fear
and offer lives of praise,
in holiness and righteousness
to serve God all our days.
3 My child, as prophet of the Lord
you will prepare the way,
to tell God's people they are saved
from sin's eternal sway.
Then shall God's mercy from on high
shine forth and never cease
to drive away the gloom of death
and lead us into peace. Topics: Covenant; Kingdom/Reign of God; Love of God for Us; Salvation; Covenant; Kingdom/Reign of God; Love of God for Us; Salvation; Covenant; Kingdom/Reign of God; Love of God for Us; Salvation; Service Music for Mass: Introductory Rites Entrance Song; Sunday Celebrations in the Absence of a Priest Entrance Song Languages: English Tune Title: FOREST GREEN
Gospel Canticle
I Sing the Almighty Power of God
Author: Isaac Watts Hymnal: Our Great Redeemer's Praise #4 (2022) Meter: 8.6.8.6 D First Line: I sing th'almighty pow'r of God Lyrics: 1 I sing th'almighty pow'r of God
that made the mountains rise,
that spread the flowing seas abroad
and built the lofty skies.
I sing the wisdom that ordained
the sun to rule the day;
the moon shines full at His command
and all the stars obey.
2 I sing the goodness of the Lord,
that filled the earth with food;
He formed the creatures with His Word
and then pronounced them good.
Lord, how Thy wonders are displayed
where'er I turn my eye,
if I survey the ground I tread
or gaze upon the sky!
3 There's not a plant or flower below,
but makes Thy glories known;
and clouds arise and tempests blow,
by order from Thy throne;
while all that borrows life from Thee
is ever in Thy care,
and ev'rywhere that man can be,
Thou, God, art present there. Topics: God the Father, Creator Adoration Scripture: Genesis 1:1-27 Languages: English Tune Title: FOREST GREEN
I Sing the Almighty Power of God
Blessed be the God of Israel
Author: James Quinn, SJ, b. 1919 Hymnal: Worship (3rd ed.) #6 (1986) Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Topics: Liturgy of the Hours Gospel Canticle Scripture: Luke 1:68-79 Languages: English Tune Title: FOREST GREEN
Blessed be the God of Israel
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