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Make Me a Blessing (Usa mi vida)

Author: Ira B. Wilson, 1880-1950; J. F. Swanson Meter: 10.7.10.7 with refrain Appears in 93 hymnals Topics: Consagración; Consecration; Discipleship; Discipulado; Offering of Heart, Life, and Self; Ofrenda del Corazón, vida y Propio Ser; Testimonio; Testimony First Line: Out in the highways and byways of life (Muchos qui viven en tu derredor) Lyrics: 1 Out in the highways and byways of life, Many are weary and sad; Carry the sunshine where darkness is rife, Making the sorrowing glad. Refrain: Make me a blessing, Make me a blessing. Out of my life may Jesus shine; Make me a blessing, O Savior, I pray. Make me a blessing to someone today. 2 Tell the sweet story of Christ and his love, Tell of his pow'r to forgive; Others will trust him if only you prove True, ev'ry moment you live. [Refrain] 3 Give as 'twas given to you in your need, Love as the Master loved you; Be to the helpless a helper indeed, Unto your mission be true. [Refrain] --- 1 Muchos qui viven en tu derredor, tristes, hambrientos están; tú, por tu vida, les puedes llevar gozo, luz y bendición. Estribillo: Usa mi vida, usa mi vida para tu gloria, oh Jesús; todos los días y hoy quiero ser testigo tuyo, Señor, por doquier. 2 Di a los tristes que Dios es amor; él quiere dar su perdón a los que vienen a Cristo Jesús buscando paz, salvación. [Estribillo] 3 Toda tu vida hoy rinde al Señor, cada momento sé fiel; otros que vean en ti su amor, pronto se rinan a él. [Estribillo] Scripture: Zechariah 8:13 Used With Tune: SCHULER

Teach Me, O LORD, Your Way of Truth

Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 24 hymnals Topics: Acrostic Psalms; Church Year Transfiguration; Conflict; Daily Prayer Midday Prayer; Daily Prayer Morning Prayer; Delight; Discipleship; Elements of Worship Baptism; Elements of Worship Prayer for Illumination; Freedom; God Light from; God Obedience to; God as Guide; God as Lawgiver; God's Sorrow; God's Will; God's Wisdom; God's Word; God's Face; God's Judgments; God's Justice; God's law; God's Love; God's Promises; God's Protection; Grace; Jesus Christ Friend of Sinners; Jesus Christ Teacher; Jesus Christ Way, Truth, and Life; Joy; Judgment; Life Stages Youth; Lord's Prayer 2nd petition (your kingdom come); Love for God; Mercy; Occasional Services Ordination and/or Installation; Remembering; Salvation; Seeking God; Suffering; Temptation And Trial; Ten Commandments 9th Commandment (do not bear false witness); The Fall; Trust; Truth; Victory; Wisdom Psalms; Witness; Year A, Ordinary Time after Epiphany, 6th Sunday; Year A, Ordinary Time after Epiphany, 7th Sudnay; Year A, Ordinary Time after Pentecost, July 10-16; Year A, Ordinary Time after Pentecost, July 24-30; Year A, Ordinary Time after Pentecost, September 4-10; Year B, Lent, 5th Sunday; Year B, Ordinary Time after Pentecost, October 30-November 5; Year C, Ordinary Time after Pentecost, October 16-22; Year C, Ordinary Time after Pentecost, October 30-November 5 Lyrics: 1 Teach me, O LORD, your way of truth, and from it I will not depart. that I may steadfastly obey, give me an understanding heart. 2 In your commandments make me walk, for in your law my joy shall be. Give me a heart that loves your will, from discontent and envy free. 3 Turn heart and eye from vanities, preserve my life within your way. Confirm to me your holy word promised to those who fear your name. 4 LORD, turn away disgrace and dread. Your righteous judgments I confess. To know your word is my desire. Revive me in your righteousness. Scripture: Psalm 119:33-40 Used With Tune: ST. CRISPIN Text Sources: Psalter, 1912

Now the Green Blade Rises

Author: John M. C. Crum, 1872-1958 Meter: 11.11.10.11 Appears in 64 hymnals Topics: Easter Season; Discipleship; Hope; Jesus Christ; Love of God for Us; New Life; Paschal Mystery; Suffering; Trust First Line: Now the green blade rises from the buried grain Scripture: Matthew 28:5-6 Used With Tune: NOËL NOUVELET Text Sources: Oxford Book of Carols

Christ Is the King (¡Cristo Es el Rey!)

Author: George K. A. Bell, 1883-1948; George Lockwood, b. 1946 Meter: 8.8.8 with refrain Appears in 36 hymnals Topics: Solemnities of the Lord Christ the King; Solemnidades del Señor Jesucristo, Rey del Universo; All Saints; Todos los Santos; Alabanza; Praise; Canción; Song; Christian Life; Vida Cristiana; Church; Iglesia; Comisión; Commissioning; Communion of the Saints; Comunión de los Santos; Discipleship; Discipulado; Ecumenism; Ecumenismo; Faith; Fe; Light; Luz; Reconciliación; Reconciliation; Service; Servicio First Line: Christ is the King! O friends, rejoice (¡Cristo es el Rey! Gocémonos) Scripture: John 17:21-23 Used With Tune: GELOBT SEI GOTT

Jesus, come! for we invite you

Author: Christopher Idle (b. 1938) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Appears in 17 hymnals Topics: Church Year Epiphany; Discipleship; Epiphany; Guidance; Jesus Life and Ministry; Other Saints and Festivals Mary Magdalene; The Third Sunday of Epiphany Year B; Gathering 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 in 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! Scripture: John 2:1-4 Used With Tune: UNSER HERRSCHER (NEANDER)

Take, Lord, Receive

Author: John Foley, SJ, b. 1939 Appears in 1 hymnal Topics: Christian Life; Conversion; Christian Life; Conversion; Christian Life; Conversion; Discipleship; Hope; Humility; Love of God for Us; Ministry/Mission; Stewardship; Rites of the Church Confirmation; Rites of the Church Holy Orders; Rites of the Church Penance (Reconciliation); Rites of the Church Rite of Religious Profession; The Liturgical Year Lent (Sundays and Weekdays) First Line: Take, Lord, receive all my liberty Refrain First Line: Give me only your love and your grace Used With Tune: [Take, Lord, receive all my liberty] Text Sources: Based on Spiritual Exercises St. Ignatius of Loyola, 1491-1556

May the mind of Christ my Saviour

Author: Katie B. Wilkinson, 1859-1928 Meter: 8.7.8.5 Appears in 72 hymnals Topics: Commitment; God Word of; Love; One Life in Christ Discipleship; Peace; Recessionals Lyrics: 1 May the mind of Christ my Saviour live in me from day to day, Jesus' love and power controlling all I do or say. 2 May the word of God dwell richly in my heart from hour to hour, so that all may see I triumph only through God's power. 3 May the peace of God my Sovereign rule my life in everything, that I may be calm to comfort sick and sorrowing. 4 May the love of Jesus fill me, as the waters fill the sea; Christ exalting, self denying, this is victory. 5 May I run the race before me, strong and brave to face the foe, looking only unto Jesus as I onward go. Scripture: Philippians 2:5 Used With Tune: ST. LEONARD'S

They'll Know We Are Christians

Author: Peter Scholtes, b. 1938 Meter: 7.6.7.6.8.6 with refrain Appears in 51 hymnals Topics: Daily Life and Work; Discipleship; Ecuminism; Holy Spirit; Jesus Christ; Journey; Love for Others; Mission; Petition/Prayer; Praise; Presence of God; Sending Forth; Service; Trinity; Unity First Line: We are one in the Spirit Refrain First Line: And they'll know we are Christians Scripture: John 13:35 Used With Tune: ST. BRENDAN'S

Fill Thou my life, O Lord my God

Author: Horatius Bonar, 1808-1889 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 102 hymnals Topics: Abiding in Christ; Christ, the Lord Jesus His Praise; Contentment; Good Works; Life Sacredness of; The Christian Life Discipleship Used With Tune: ARDEN

Lift Him Up

Author: Johnson Oatman, Jr., 1856-1922 Meter: 11.9.11.7 with refrain Appears in 87 hymnals Topics: Cross; Discipleship; Evangelization; Holiness; Hunger and Thirst; Life in Christ, Christian Life; Mission; Promise of God; Salvation; Going Forth, Sending Forth; Trust in Jesus Christ; Witness First Line: How to reach the masses, men of ev'ry birth Refrain First Line: Lift the precious Savior up Lyrics: 1 How to reach the masses, *men of ev'ry birth, For an answer Jesus gave the key: “And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, Will draw all men unto me.” Refrain: Lift him up, lift him up, Still he speaks from eternity: “And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, Will draw all men unto me.” 2 Oh! the world is hungry for the Living Bread, Lift the Savior up for them to see; Trust him, and do not doubt the words that he said, “I’ll draw all men unto me.” [Refrain] 3 Don’t exalt the preacher, don’t exalt the pew, Preach the Gospel simple, full and free; Prove him and you will find that promise is true, “I’ll draw all men unto me.” [Refrain] 4 Lift him up by living as a Christian ought, Let the world in you the Savior see; Then men will gladly follow him who once taught, “I’ll draw all men unto me.” [Refrain] Scripture: John 12:32 Used With Tune: LIFT HIM UP