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I, the Lord of Sea and Sky

Author: Daniel L. Schutte, 1947- Hymnal: Community of Christ Sings #640 (2013) Meter: 7.7.7.4 D with refrain Topics: Ordination Refrain First Line: Here I am, Lord Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:10-11 Languages: English Tune Title: HERE I AM, LORD
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Yesu, Yesu, fill us with your love

Author: Thomas Stevenson Colvin, 1925- Hymnal: Together in Song #640 (1999) Meter: 7.7.9 with refrain Topics: Ordination First Line: Kneels at the feet of his friends Lyrics: 1 Kneels at the feet of his friends, silently washes their feet: master who acts as a slave to them. [Refrain] [Refrain: Yesu, Yesu, fill us with your love, show us how to serve the neighbours we have from you. 2 Neighbours are wealthy and poor, varied in colour and rae, neighbors are near us and far away. [Refrain] 3 These are the ones we should serve, these are the ones we should love; all these are neighbours to us and you. [Refrain] 4 Loving puts us on our knees, silently washing their feet, this is the way we should live with you. [Refrain] Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-5 Languages: English Tune Title: CHEREPONI
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Creator Spirit, By Whose Aid

Author: John Dryden, 1631-1701 Hymnal: Common Praise (1998) #641 (1998) Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8 Topics: Ordination Lyrics: 1 Creator Spirit, by whose aid the world's foundations first were laid, come, visit every humble mind; come, pour thy joys on humankind; from sin and sorrow set us free, and make us temples worthy thee. 2 O source of uncreated light, the Father's promised Paraclete, thrice holy fount, thrice holy fire, our hearts with heavenly love inspire; come, and thy sacred unction bring to sanctify us while we sing. 3 Plenteous of grace, descend from high rich in thy sevenfold energy; make us eternal truths receive, and practise all that we believe; give us thyself, that we may see the Father and the Son by thee. 4 Immortal honour, endless fame, attend the almighty Father's name; the Saviour Son be glorified, who for the world's redemption died; and equal adoration be, eternal Paraclete, to thee. Scripture: Genesis 1:1-5 Languages: English Tune Title: ST. PETERSBURG

I, the Lord of Sea and Sky

Author: Daniel L. Schutte Hymnal: Moravian Book of Worship #641 (1995) Meter: 7.7.7.4 D with refrain Topics: Ordination Refrain First Line: Here I am, Lord. Scripture: Exodus 3:5-8 Languages: English Tune Title: HERE I AM
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Lord, You Give the Great Commission

Author: Jeffery Rowthorn Hymnal: Celebrating Grace Hymnal #653 (2010) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Topics: Ordination First Line: Lord, You give the great commisson Lyrics: 1 Lord, You give the great commission: "Heal the sick and preach the word." Lest the church neglect its mission, and the gospel go unheard, help us witness to Your purpose with renewed integrity; Refrain: with the Spirit's gifts empower us for the work of ministry. 2 Lord, You call us to Your service: "In my name baptize and teach." That the world may trust Your promise, life abundant meant for each, give us all new fervor, draw us closer in community; [Refrain] 3 Lord, You make the common holy: "This My body, this My blood." Let us all, for earth's true glory, daily lift life heavenward, asking that the world around us share Your children's liberty; [Refrain] 4 Lord, You show us love's true measure: "Father, what they do, forgive." Yet we hoard as private treasure all that You so freely give. May Your care and mercy lead us to a just society; [Refrain] 5 Lord, You bless with words assuring: "I am with you to the end." Faith and hope and love restoring, may we serve as You intend, and, amid the cares that claim us, hold in mind eternity; [Refrain] Scripture: Luke 9:2 Languages: English Tune Title: BEECHER

Sing the God of Love Creating

Author: Paul A. Richardson Hymnal: Celebrating Grace Hymnal #654 (2010) Meter: 8.7.8.8.3.3.5 Topics: Ordination Languages: English Tune Title: COAL SHED

Holy Spirit, Ever Dwelling

Author: Timothy Rees, 1874-1939 Hymnal: Common Praise (1998) #655 (1998) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Topics: Ordination Scripture: John 14:15-21 Languages: English Tune Title: IN BABILONE
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O Lord, Who Came to Earth to Show

Author: Milburn Price Hymnal: Celebrating Grace Hymnal #655 (2010) Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Topics: Ordination Lyrics: 1 O Lord, who came to earth to show Your way of truth and love, who ministered to varied needs with grace sent from above, equip us likewise now to go, and thus fulfill Your word compelling us to minister: give us Your love, O Lord. 2 Enable us to hear the cries of those who, in despair, call out for someone who will hear, for someone who will care. Then, hearing, let us actively pursue with one accord a ministry which meets their needs: give us Your love, O Lord. 3 With superficial gestures, we have tried to comfort those who struggle for fulfillment in the midst f all life's throes. Invest in us a higher cause which, shown by Christ, our Lord, makes us to seek their deepest needs: give us Your love, O Lord. 4 "Your kingdom come on earth," we pray with hearts which are resolved, and yet, in human problems still we fail to be involved; the ministries of comfort, peace, and hope may we afford to all who struggle in their needs: give us Your love, O Lord. Languages: English Tune Title: SOUTHERN SEMINARY
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A Charge to Keep I Have

Author: Charles Wesley Hymnal: The Worshiping Church #659 (1990) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Topics: Ordination Lyrics: 1 A charge to keep I have, a God to glorify, a never-dying soul to save, and fit it for the sky. 2 To serve the present age, my calling to fulfill, O may it all my powers engage to do my Master's will! 3 Arm me with watchful care as in thy sight to live, and oh, thy servant, Lord, prepare a strict account to give! 4 Help me to watch and pray, and still on thee rely, O let me not my trust betray, but press to realms on high. Scripture: Mark 14:38 Languages: English Tune Title: BOYLSTON

They'll Know We Are Christians by Our Love

Author: Peter Scholtes Hymnal: Hymns for the Family of God #677 (1976) Topics: Dedication Services Ordination First Line: We are one in the Spirit Refrain First Line: And they'll know we are Christians by our love Scripture: John 13:35 Languages: English Tune Title: ST. BRENDAN'S

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