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Souls in Heathen Darkness Lying
Author: Cecil Frances Alexander, 1823-1895 Hymnal: Hymnal and Liturgies of the Moravian Church #267 (1969) Topics: The Church's Life and Work Spread of the Gospel Lyrics: 1 Souls in heathen darkness lying,
Where no light has broken through;
Souls that Jesus bought by dying,
Whom His soul in travail knew;
Thousand voices,
Thousand voices
Call us o’er the waters blue.
2 Christians, hearken, none has taught them
Of His love so deep and dear;
Of the precious price that bought them;
Of the nail, the thorn, the spear;
Ye who know Him,
Ye who know Him,
Guide them from their darkness drear.
3 Haste, O haste, and spread the tidings
Wide to earth’s remotest strand;
Let no brother’s bitter chidings
Rise against us when we stand
Tell the judgment,
Tell the judgment,
From some far, forgotten land.
4 Lo! the hills for harvest whiten,
All along each distant shore;
Seaward far the islands brighten,
Light of nations, lead us o’er;
When we seek them,
When we seek them,
Let Thy Spirit go before. Languages: English Tune Title: JUDGMENT
Souls in Heathen Darkness Lying
Almighty Lord, Whose Sovereign Right
Author: Evelyn R. Hasse, 1855-1918 Hymnal: Hymnal and Liturgies of the Moravian Church #268 (1969) Topics: The Church's Life and Work Spread of the Gospel Lyrics: 1 Almighty Lord, Whose sovereign right
Extends o’er every nation,
We bless Thee for the gospel light
That brought to us salvation.
And unto Thee we raise our payer
For all in darkness dwelling,
That they with us Thy light may share,
With us Thy praise be telling.
2 As with Thine eyes, Lord, may we see
The world in darkness lying;
And may Thy love the motive be
To save the lost, the dying.
So may our love and faith increase,
Our fervor and devotion;
To speed the messengers of peace
O’er every land and ocean.
3 There evermore be with them, Lord,
And evermore befriend them;
Be Thou their Shield and Great Reward
To succour and defend them.
Prosper their faithful ministry,
Till, in the day appointed,
The kingdoms of the world shall be
The realm of Thine Anointed. Languages: English Tune Title: CONSTANCE
Almighty Lord, Whose Sovereign Right
Arise, O Lord, Exalt Thy Grace
Author: Erdmuth Dorothea von Zinzendorf, 1700-1756; William Delamotte, 1718-1743 Hymnal: Hymnal and Liturgies of the Moravian Church #269 (1969) Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Topics: The Church's Life and Work Spread of the Gospel Lyrics: 1 Arise, O Lord, exalt Thy grace,
Thy precious Gospel spread,
That for the travail of Thy soul
Thou mayst behold Thy seed.
O may Thy knowledge fill the earth;
Increase the number still
Of those who in Thy Word believe
And do Thy holy will.
2 Lord, by Thy Spirit us prepare
To follow Thy command,
To execute Thine utmost aim,
And in Thy presence stand,
As servants willing to be used,
Who in Thy work delight
And offer freely praise and prayer
As incense day and night.
3 Hereto we gladly say, Amen;
We have this truth avowed,
That we in spirit, body, soul
Are bound to serve our God,
Who touched, and drew, and wooed our hearts,
And conquered us by love;
To Him we have engages ourselves.
O may we faithful prove. Languages: English Tune Title: LINDSEY HOUSE
Arise, O Lord, Exalt Thy Grace
From Greenland's Icy Mountains
Author: Reginald Heber, 1783-1826 Hymnal: Hymnal and Liturgies of the Moravian Church #270 (1969) Topics: The Church's Life and Work Spread of the Gospel Languages: English Tune Title: MISSIONARY
From Greenland's Icy Mountains
Hasten, Lord, the Glorious Time
Author: Harriet Auber, 1773-1862 Hymnal: Hymnal and Liturgies of the Moravian Church #272 (1969) Topics: The Church's Life and Work Spread of the Gospel Languages: English Tune Title: INNOCENTS
Hasten, Lord, the Glorious Time
Hail to the Brightness of Zion's Glad Morning
Author: Thomas Hastings, 1784-1872 Hymnal: Hymnal and Liturgies of the Moravian Church #273 (1969) Topics: The Church's Life and Work Spread of the Gospel First Line: Hail to the brightness of Zion's glad morning! Languages: English Tune Title: WESLEY
Hail to the Brightness of Zion's Glad Morning
O Spirit of the Living God
Author: James Montgomery, 1771-1854 Hymnal: Hymnal and Liturgies of the Moravian Church #274 (1969) Topics: The Church's Life and Work Spread of the Gospel Languages: English Tune Title: MENDON
O Spirit of the Living God
What Wondrous Love Is This
Hymnal: Moravian Book of Worship #328 (1995) Meter: 12.9.12.12.9 Topics: Spread of the Gospel First Line: What wondrous love is this, O my soul, O my soul! Lyrics: 1 What wondrous love is this, O my soul, O my soul!
What wondrous love is this, O my soul!
What wondrous love is this that caused the Lord of bliss
to bear the dreadful curse for my soul, for my soul,
to bear the dreadful curse for my soul?
2 To God and to the Lamb I will sing, I will sing,
to God and to the Lamb, I will sing!
To God and to the Lamb, who is the great "I Am,"
while millions join the theme, I will sing, I will sing;
while millions join the theme, I will sing!
3 And when from death I’m free, I’ll sing on, I’ll sing on,
and when from death I’m free, I’ll sing on!
And when from death I’m free, I’ll sing God's love for me,
and through eternity, I’ll sing on, I’ll sing on;
and through eternity I’ll sing on! Scripture: John 3:14-21 Languages: English Tune Title: WONDROUS LOVE
What Wondrous Love Is This
From Greenland's icy mountains
Author: Bishop Reginald Heber, 1783-1826 Hymnal: Hymnal and Liturgies of the Moravian Church #341 (1920) Topics: Gospel Spread of the Languages: English Tune Title: MISSIONARY
From Greenland's icy mountains
Hail to the brightness of Zion's glad morning
Author: Thomas Hastings, 1784-1872 Hymnal: Hymnal and Liturgies of the Moravian Church #343 (1920) Topics: Gospel Spread of the Languages: English Tune Title: WESLEY
Hail to the brightness of Zion's glad morning
Hark, the song of jubilee
Author: James Montgomery, 1771-1854 Hymnal: Hymnal and Liturgies of the Moravian Church #344 (1920) Meter: 7.7.7.7 D Topics: Gospel Spread of the Languages: English Tune Title: THANKSGIVING
Hark, the song of jubilee
Hasten, Lord, the glorious time
Author: Harriet Auber, 1773-1862 Hymnal: Hymnal and Liturgies of the Moravian Church #346 (1920) Meter: 7.7.7.7 Topics: Gospel Spread of the Languages: English Tune Title: INNOCENTS
Hasten, Lord, the glorious time
Lift up your heads, ye gates of brass
Author: James Montgomery, 1771-1854 Hymnal: Hymnal and Liturgies of the Moravian Church #359 (1920) Topics: Gospel Spread of the Languages: English
Lift up your heads, ye gates of brass
God, Whose Almighty Word
Author: John Marriott, 1780-1825 Hymnal: Moravian Book of Worship #380 (1995) Meter: 6.6.4.6.6.6.4 Topics: Spread of the Gospel Lyrics: 1 God, whose almighty word,
chaos and darkness heard,
and took their flight:
hear us, we humbly pray.
And where the gospel day
sheds not its glorious ray,
let there be light!
2 Savior, you came to give
those who in darkness live
healing and sight.
health to the sick in mind,
sight to the inward blind:
now to all humankind
let there be light!
3 Spirit of truth and love,
life-giving, holy dove,
speed forth your flight!
Move on the water's face
bearing the lamp of grace,
and in earth's darkest place
let there be light!
4 Gracious and holy Three,
glorious Trinity,
wisdom, love, might:
boundless as ocean's tide
rolling in fullest pride,
through the world far and wide,
let there be light! Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5 Languages: English Tune Title: ITALIAN HYMN
God, Whose Almighty Word
By All Your Saints Still Striving
Author: Jerry D. Godwin; Horatio Nelson, 1823-1913 Hymnal: Moravian Book of Worship #391 (1995) Topics: Spread of the Gospel Scripture: Daniel 12 Languages: English Tune Title: ST. THEODULPH
By All Your Saints Still Striving
All Hail, Our Church's Elder Dear
Author: James Montgomery Hymnal: Moravian Book of Worship #399 (1995) Topics: Spread of the Gospel Lyrics: 1 All hail, our church's Elder dear,
O Jesus, glorious head!
To your disciples now appear
as risen from the dead.
Let our rejoicing souls in you
the tokens of your passion view,
and hear your gentle voice anew,
say "Peace be unto you."
2 Remembering what our fathers told,
you did in their young day,
this solemn jubilee we hold,
May we, as then did they,
ourselves in covenant now bind
with soul and strength, with heart and mind,
through life, in death, on land, o'er sea,
to you disciples be.
3 Revive your work; amid the years
our members still employ
on needy souls to sow in tears,
with hope to reap in joy.
Though wide the fields, the lab'rers few,
if you our failing faith renew,
though weak, we as your servants, Lord,
May still fulfill your word.
4 O Lord, in whom we all are one,
if faithful found and true,
your will on earth by each be done
as each in heav'n would do.
To you ourselves we first would give;
live to your glory while we live,
from step to step on you rely,
then in your service die.
Scripture: John 20:26 Languages: English Tune Title: WORSHIP
All Hail, Our Church's Elder Dear
Jesus Shall Reign Where'er the Sun
Author: Isaac Watts Hymnal: Moravian Book of Worship #404 (1995) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Spread of the Gospel Lyrics: 1 Jesus shall reign where'er the sun
does its successive journeys run,
his kingdom stretch from shore to shore,
till moons shall wax and wane no more.
2 To him shall endless prayer be made,
and praises throng to crown his head;
his name like sweet perfume shall rise
with every morning sacrifice.
3 People and realms of every tongue
dwell on his love with sweetest song,
and infant voices shall proclaim
their early blessings on his name.
4 Blessings abound where'er he reigns,
the pris'ners leap to lose their chains,
the weary find eternal rest,
and all who suffer want are blessed.
5 Let ev'ry creature rise and bring
the highest honors to our King;
angels descend with songs again,
and earth repeat the loud amen. Scripture: Psalm 72 Languages: English Tune Title: DUKE STREET
Jesus Shall Reign Where'er the Sun
There Is a Balm in Gilead
Hymnal: Moravian Book of Worship #500 (1995) Meter: Irregular Topics: Spread of the Gospel First Line: Sometimes I feel discouraged Lyrics: Refrain:
There is a balm in Gilead
to make the wounded whole,
there is a balm in Gilead
to heal the sin-sick soul.
1 Sometimes I feel discouraged,
and think my work's in vain
but then the Holy Spirit
revives my soul again. [Refrain]
2 If you cannot preach like Peter,
if you cannot pray like Paul,
you can tell the love of Jesus
and say, "He died for all." [Refrain] Scripture: Psalm 42 Languages: English Tune Title: BALM IN GILEAD
There Is a Balm in Gilead
Once more we come before our God
Hymnal: A Collection of Hymns, for the use of the Wesleyan Methodist Connection of America. #509 (1846) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Spread of the Gospel Languages: English
Once more we come before our God
Glory to God, whose sovereign grace
Hymnal: A Collection of Hymns, for the use of the Wesleyan Methodist Connection of America. #510 (1846) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Spread of the Gospel Languages: English
Glory to God, whose sovereign grace
Arm of the Lord, awake, awake!
Hymnal: A Collection of Hymns, for the use of the Wesleyan Methodist Connection of America. #511 (1846) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Spread of the Gospel Languages: English
Arm of the Lord, awake, awake!
The heavens declare thy glory, Lord
Hymnal: A Collection of Hymns, for the use of the Wesleyan Methodist Connection of America. #512 (1846) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Spread of the Gospel Languages: English
The heavens declare thy glory, Lord
Father of boundless grace
Hymnal: A Collection of Hymns, for the use of the Wesleyan Methodist Connection of America. #513 (1846) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Topics: Spread of the Gospel Languages: English
Father of boundless grace
Though now the nations sit beneath
Hymnal: A Collection of Hymns, for the use of the Wesleyan Methodist Connection of America. #514 (1846) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Spread of the Gospel Languages: English
Though now the nations sit beneath
Soon may the last glad song arise
Hymnal: A Collection of Hymns, for the use of the Wesleyan Methodist Connection of America. #515 (1846) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Spread of the Gospel Languages: English
Soon may the last glad song arise
Hark, hark, the notes of joy
Hymnal: A Collection of Hymns, for the use of the Wesleyan Methodist Connection of America. #516 (1846) Topics: Spread of the Gospel Languages: English
Hark, hark, the notes of joy
The law and prophets all foretold
Hymnal: A Collection of Hymns, for the use of the Wesleyan Methodist Connection of America. #517 (1846) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Spread of the Gospel Languages: English
The law and prophets all foretold
Sovereign of worlds, display thy power
Hymnal: A Collection of Hymns, for the use of the Wesleyan Methodist Connection of America. #518 (1846) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Spread of the Gospel Languages: English
Sovereign of worlds, display thy power
Hail to the Lord's anointed
Hymnal: A Collection of Hymns, for the use of the Wesleyan Methodist Connection of America. #519 (1846) Topics: Spread of the Gospel Languages: English
Hail to the Lord's anointed
Arabia's desert ranger
Hymnal: A Collection of Hymns, for the use of the Wesleyan Methodist Connection of America. #520 (1846) Topics: Spread of the Gospel Languages: English
Arabia's desert ranger
Sing Hallelujah, Praise the Lord
Author: John Swertner; Edwin W. Kortz Hymnal: Moravian Book of Worship #543 (1995) Topics: Spread of the Gospel First Line: Sing hallelujah, praise the Lord! Lyrics: 1 Sing hallelujah, praise the Lord!
Sing with a cheerful voice;
exalt our God with one accord,
and in his name rejoice.
Ne’er cease to sing, O ransomed host,
praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost,
until in realms of endless light
your praises shall unite.
2 There we to all eternity
shall join th'angelic lays
and sing in perfect harmony
to God our Savior’s praise;
he has redeemed us by his blood,
and made us kings and priests to God;
for us, for us, the Lamb was slain!
Praise ye the Lord! Amen.
3 But not for us alone this news
was brought by Christ our Lord.
'Twas meant for all the world to hear
and thus with one accord
with all God's children everywhere
his name and sign with pride we bear.
To us, to us, this task is giv'n:
to spread God's word. Amen. Scripture: Romans 5:6-11 Languages: English Tune Title: BECHLER
Sing Hallelujah, Praise the Lord
Bright as the sun's meridian blaze
Hymnal: Hymns, Selected and Original #548 (1828) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Spread of the Gospel Lyrics: 1 Bright as the sun’s meridian blaze,
Vast as the blessings he conveys,
Wide as his reign from pole to pole,
And permanent as his control.
2 So, Jesus, let thy kingdom come,
Then sin and hell’s terrific gloom
Shall, at his brightness, flee away,
The dawn of an eternal day.
3 'Then shall the heathen, fill'd with awe,
Learn the blest knowledge of thy law:
And antichrist on ev'ry shore,
Fall from his throne to rise no more.'
4 Then shall thy lofty praise resound
On Afric's shores--thro' India's ground;
And islands of the southern sea
Shall stretch their eager arms to thee.
5 Then shall the Jew and Gentile meet
In pure devotion at thy feet:
And earth shall yield thee, as thy due,
Her fulness and her glory too.
6 O that from Zion now might shine
This heavenly light, this truth divine:
Till the whole universe shall be
But one great temple, Lord, to thee.
Bright as the sun's meridian blaze
O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing
Author: Charles Wesley Hymnal: Moravian Book of Worship #548 (1995) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Spread of the Gospel Lyrics: 1 O for a thousand tongues to sing
my great Redeemer's praise,
the glories of my God and King,
the triumphs of his grace!
2 My gracious master and my God,
assist me to proclaim,
to spread through all the earth abroad
the honors of your name.
3 The name of Jesus charms our fears,
and bids our sorrows cease -
'tis music in the sinner's ears,
'tis life, and health, and peace.
4 His grace subdues the pow'r of sin;
he sets the pris'ner free;
his blood can make the foulest clean,
his blood availed for me.
5 To God all glory, praise, and love
be now and ever giv'n
by saints below and saints above,
the church in earth and heav'n. Scripture: Psalm 35:28 Languages: English Tune Title: AZMON
O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing
Let Your Heart Be Broken
Author: Bryan Jeffery Leech Hymnal: Moravian Book of Worship #582 (1995) Meter: 6.5.6.5 D Topics: Spread of the Gospel Scripture: Matthew 9:18-36 Languages: English Tune Title: WYE VALLEY
Let Your Heart Be Broken
Ready, Lord! I'm Ready, Lord
Author: Richard K. Avery (b. 1934); Donald S. Marsh Hymnal: Moravian Book of Worship #601 (1995) Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.8.6 Topics: Spread of the Gospel First Line: Ready, Lord, I'm ready, Lord Lyrics: 1 Ready, Lord, I'm ready, Lord,
to follow where you lead.
Show me, Lord, just show me, Lord,
the service you will need.
Ready, Lord, I'm ready, Lord,
I'm ready, come what may,
so call me, Lord, just call me, Lord,
and I'll be on your way.
2 Feed your lambs, I'll feed your lambs
and first of all with food;
give them drink and comfort them
and build their fortitude;
then I'll feed them with the word
you fed me with until
they're ready, Lord, so ready, Lord,
to go and do your will.
3 More than words, yes, more than words,
I know you want from me.
Moving, Lord, I"m moving, Lord,
I'm moving eagerly.
Take my heart, and take my hands,
my feet, my life, my all.
I'm ready, Lord, so ready, Lord,
to follow till I fall. Scripture: John 21:15-19 Languages: English Tune Title: READY LORD
Ready, Lord! I'm Ready, Lord
O God, My Faithful God
Author: Johann Heermann; Catherine Winkworth Hymnal: Moravian Book of Worship #615 (1995) Meter: 6.7.6.7.6.6.6.6 Topics: Spread of the Gospel; Spread of the Gospel Lyrics: 1 O God, my faithful God,
O fountain ever flowing,
without whom nothing is,
all perfect gifts bestowing,
grant me a faithful life,
and give me, Lord, within,
commitment free from strife,
a soul unhurt by sin.
2 God, grant me strength to do
with ready heart and willing,
whatever you command,
my calling here fulfilling;
and do it when I ought,
with zeal and joyfulness;
and bless the work I've wrought,
for you must give success.
3 Keep me from saying words
that later need recalling;
guard me, lest idle speech
may from my lips be falling;
but when, within my place,
I must and ought to speak,
then to my words give grace,
lest I offend the weak.
4 When dangers gather round,
still keep me calm and fearless;
help me to bear the cross
when life seems bleak and cheerless,
to overcome my foes
with words and actions kind;
O God, your will disclose,
your counsel let me find.
to live at peace with all. Scripture: Matthew 16:24-26 Languages: English Tune Title: WAS FRAG ICH NACH DER WELT
O God, My Faithful God
Lord, You Give the Great Commission
Author: Jeffery Rowthorn Hymnal: Moravian Book of Worship #617 (1995) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Topics: Spread of the Gospel; Spread of the Gospel; Spread of the Gospel 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;
with the Spirit's gifts empow'r 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;
with the Spirit's gifts empow'r us
for the work of ministry.
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;
with the Spirit's gifts empow'r us
for the work of ministry.
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;
with the Spirit's gifts empow'r us
for the work of ministry.
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;
with the Spirit's gifts empow'r us
for the work of ministry. Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20 Languages: English Tune Title: ABBOT'S LEIGH
Lord, You Give the Great Commission
O Christians, Haste
Author: Mary A. Thomson Hymnal: Moravian Book of Worship #618 (1995) Meter: 11.10.11.10 with refrain Topics: Spread of the Gospel; Spread of the Gospel First Line: O Christians, haste, your mission high fulfilling Lyrics: 1 O Christians, haste, your mission high fulfilling,
to tell to all the world that God is light,
that he who made all nations is not willing
one life should perish, lost in shades of night.
Refrain:
Publish glad tidings, tidings of peace,
tidings of Jesus, redemption, and release.
2 Proclaim to ev'ry people, tongue, and nation
that God, in whom we live and move, is love;
tell how he stooped to save a lost creation,
and died on earth that we might live in love. [Refrain]
3 Give of your own to bear the message glorious;
give of your wealth to speed them on their way;
pour out your soul for them in prayer victorious,
till God shall bring his kingdom's joyful day. [Refrain] Scripture: Matthew 18:14 Languages: English Tune Title: ANGELIC SONGS (TIDINGS)
O Christians, Haste
God of All, Whose Love Surrounds Us
Author: Daniel B. Merrick, Jr. Hymnal: Moravian Book of Worship #619 (1995) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Topics: Spread of the Gospel; Spread of the Gospel Lyrics: 1 God of all, whose love surrounds us,
praise we bring you joyfully,
one in heart and one in purpose,
one in Christian love to be.
Lord, awake us to the vision
of a world redeemed and free!
2 You have led us by your Spirit
to accept your kingdom's goal.
Hand in hand with joy advancing,
we are one in heart and soul,
filled by you with one great passion:
that the world may be made whole.
3 Grant us, in the mind's maturing,
your own guidance on our way.
Purge our hearts from hate and envy;
quench the pride that may hold sway;
quicken us with power abundant
for the work we face today.
4 Let us then our service render
witnessing your love for all,
toiling with unceasing fervor,
swift to venture at your call.
Make us in your strength victorious
with our Christ, the Lord of all. Scripture: Romans 15:1-13 Languages: English Tune Title: DAWAN MAN AI ALKI BRIRAM
God of All, Whose Love Surrounds Us
We All Are One in Mission
Author: Rusty Edwards Hymnal: Moravian Book of Worship #620 (1995) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Topics: Spread of the Gospel; Spread of the Gospel Lyrics: 1 We all are one in mission,
we all are one in call,
our varied gifts united
by Christ, the Lord of all.
A single, great commission
compels us from above
to plan and work together
that all may know Christ's love.
2 We all are called for service
to witness in God's name.
Our ministries are diff'rent,
our purpose is the same:
to touch the lives of others
by God's surprising grace
so ev'ry folk and nation
may feel God's warm embrace.
3 We all behold one vision,
a stark reality:
the author of salvation
was nailed upon a tree.
Yet resurrected justice
gives rise that we may share
free reconciliation
and hope amid despair.
4 Now let us be united
and let our song be heard.
Now let us be a vessel
for God's redeeming word.
We all are one in mission,
we all are one in call,
our varied gifts united
by Christ, the Lord of all. Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12 Languages: English Tune Title: ACCORD
We All Are One in Mission
We've a Story to Tell to the Nations
Author: H. Ernest Nichol Hymnal: Moravian Book of Worship #621 (1995) Meter: 10.8.8.7 with refrain Topics: Spread of the Gospel; Spread of the Gospel Lyrics: 1 We've a story to tell to the nations,
that shall turn their hearts to the right,
a story of truth and mercy,
a story of peace and light,
a story of peace and light.
Refrain:
For the darkness shall turn to dawning,
and the dawning to noon-day bright;
and Christ's great kingdom shall come on earth,
the kingdom of love and light.
2 We've a song to be sung to the nations,
that shall lift their hearts to the Lord,
a song that shall conquer evil
and shatter the spear and sword,
and shatter the spear and sword. [Refrain]
3 We've a message to give to the nations,
that the Lord who's reigning above
has sent us his Son to save us,
and show us that God is love,
and show us that God is love. [Refrain]
4 We've a Savior to show to the nations,
who the path of sorrow has trod,
that all of the world's great peoples
might come to the truth of God,
might come to the truth of God. [Refrain] Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7 Languages: English Tune Title: MESSAGE
We've a Story to Tell to the Nations
You're Our Strength and Motivation
Author: Darryl Bell Hymnal: Moravian Book of Worship #622 (1995) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Topics: Spread of the Gospel; Spread of the Gospel Lyrics: 1 You're our strength and motivation,
Christ, you send us out to serve.
We hold back, but your salvation
give us energy and nerve.
You still fill us with your Spirit;
lift us up on eagle's wings.
give your call, we gladly hear it;
in your work our spirit sings.
2 You make us rejoice in serving,
giving strength where we had none;
certain tasks had seemed unnerving,
but you've proven you're the one
who gives gifts of love and power,
confidence and self-control.
Fill us now, this very hour;
help us reach your kingdom's goal.
3 Holy Spirit, you are always
in our hearts and in our lives;
leading both in ease and hard days,
working so that God's love thrives.
Make us all you have intended;
lay our hesitance aside,
help us give till life has ended,
so that Christ is glorified. Scripture: Mark 10:35-45 Languages: English Tune Title: NETTLETON
You're Our Strength and Motivation
Lift High the Cross
Author: George W. Kitchin; Michael R. Newbolt Hymnal: Moravian Book of Worship #623 (1995) Meter: 10.10 with refrain Topics: Spread of the Gospel; Spread of the Gospel First Line: Come, Christians, follow where our Savior led Refrain First Line: Lift high the cross, the love of Christ proclaim Lyrics: Refrain:
Lift high the cross, the love of Christ proclaim
till all the world adore his sacred name.
1 Come, Christians, follow where our captain led,
our King victorious, Jesus Christ, our Head. [Refrain]
2 From north and south, from east and west we raise
in growing unison our song of praise. [Refrain]
3 O Lord, once lifted on the tree of pain,
draw all the world to seek you once again. [Refrain]
4 Let ev'ry race and ev'ry language tell
of him who saves our lives from death and hell. [Refrain]
5 So shall our song of triumph ever be:
praise to the Crucified for victory! [Refrain] Scripture: John 3:14 Languages: English Tune Title: CRUCIFER
Lift High the Cross
Called Together and United
Author: W. Thomas Stapleton Hymnal: Moravian Book of Worship #624 (1995) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Topics: Spread of the Gospel; Spread of the Gospel First Line: Called together and united by the Spirit Scripture: Luke 4:14-30 Languages: English Tune Title: IN BABILONE
Called Together and United
I Love to Tell the Story
Author: Arabelle Katherine Hankey Hymnal: Moravian Book of Worship #625 (1995) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D with refrain Topics: Spread of the Gospel; Spread of the Gospel Lyrics: 1 I love to tell the story
of unseen things above,
of Jesus and his glory,
of Jesus and his love.
I love to tell the story,
because I know it's true;
it satisfies my longings
as nothing else could do.
Refrain:
I love to tell the story;
I'll sing this theme in glory
and tell the old, old story
of Jesus and his love.
2 I love to tell the story;
how pleasant to repeat
what seems, each time I tell it,
more wonderfully sweet!
I love to tell the story,
for some have never heard
the message of salvation
from God’s own holy word. [Refrain]
3 I love to tell the story,
for those who know it best
seem hungering and thirsting
to hear it, like the rest.
And when, in scenes of glory,
I sing the new, new song,
I'll sing the old, old story
that I have loved so long. [Refrain] Scripture: Psalm 66 Languages: English Tune Title: HANKEY
I Love to Tell the Story
Christ High-Ascended
Author: Timothy Dudley-Smith (b. 1926) Hymnal: Moravian Book of Worship #626 (1995) Meter: 11.11.11.6 Topics: Spread of the Gospel; Spread of the Gospel First Line: Christ high-ascended, now in glory seated Lyrics: 1 Christ high-ascended, now in glory seated,
throned and exalted, victory completed,
death's dread dominion finally defeated,
we are his witnesses.
2 Christ from the Father ev'ry pow'r possessing,
who on his chosen lifted hands in blessing,
sends forth his servants, still in faith confessing,
we are his witnesses.
3 Christ, who in dying won for us salvation,
lives now the first-born of the new creation;
to win disciples out of ev'ry nation,
we are his witnesses.
4 Christ in his splendor, all dominion gaining,
Christ with his people evermore remaining,
Christ to all ages gloriously reigning,
we are his witnesses.
5 As at his parting, joy shall banish grieving,
faith in his presence strengthen our believing;
filled with his Spirit, love and power receiving,
we are his witnesses. Scripture: Colossians 3:1-17 Languages: English Tune Title: CHRISTE SANCTORUM
Christ High-Ascended
Called by Christ to Love Each Other
Author: Jane Parker Huber Hymnal: Moravian Book of Worship #627 (1995) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Topics: Spread of the Gospel; Spread of the Gospel Scripture: Luke 10:1-12 Languages: English Tune Title: VESPER HYMN
Called by Christ to Love Each Other
For All the World
Author: Margaret Clarkson Hymnal: Moravian Book of Worship #629 (1995) Meter: 11.10.11.10 Topics: Spread of the Gospel; Spread of the Gospel First Line: For all the world Christ died to purchase pardon Lyrics: 1 For all the world Christ died to purchase pardon,
for all the world, exalted now, he prays;
his risen life avails for all earth's people -
how few yet know his word and walk his ways!
2 With all the world the church must share Christ's message,
his word of light, forgiveness, freedom, grace:
not ours alone the glad release he offers -
his love embraces all his human race.
3 In all our world, wherever God may place us,
at home, abroad, in farthest parts of earth,
our highest joy must be to serve our Savior,
and all we are must speak his pow'r and worth.
4 In all our world - in fact'ry, shop or schoolroom,
in kitchen, boardroom, market, office, mill,
we each must make our witness known with boldness -
God's Spirit works through mortal mind and will.
5 Lord, make us strong to live your gospels fulness,
through sin's long strife, for Christ to take our place,
till all your world shall bow as one before you,
to see, adore, and serve you face to face! Scripture: John 17 Languages: English Tune Title: WELWYN
For All the World
Good News! Our Christ Has Come!
Author: Sharon M. Benson Hymnal: Moravian Book of Worship #630 (1995) Meter: 6.6.6.6.8.8 Topics: Spread of the Gospel; Spread of the Gospel Scripture: Luke 4:14-30 Languages: English Tune Title: DARWALL
Good News! Our Christ Has Come!
Church, Rejoice!
Author: Johann D. Herrnschmidt, 1675-1723; Russell G. Holder Hymnal: Moravian Book of Worship #631 (1995) Meter: 3.3.7.7.7.7.7.4.4.4.4.7 Topics: Spread of the Gospel; Spread of the Gospel Lyrics: 1 Church, rejoice!
Raise your voice,
sing Jehovah’s worthy praise;
extol his name forever;
laud him, our God and Savior;
proclaim to ev'ry nation
the tidings of salvation;
bear the witness
to his greatness;
spread the story
of his glory
to the earth’s remotest bounds.
2 Church, unite
for the right;
let your foes behold your stand;
rebuke them for their error;
inspire with hope and fervor;
declare the Savior’s merit
and how the Holy Spirit
by his power,
ev'ry hour,
will direct us
and protect us
in a world of sin and strife.
3 Church, go forth
o’er the earth;
Christ, your head, has hallowed you,
a chosen bride forever,
adorned now for our Savior;
be strong and be not cheerless,
and may your saints be fearless;
in all places,
with all races,
may that story
of his glory
be the hope of all the world. Scripture: Colossians 1:18-29 Languages: English Tune Title: CHURCH, REJOICE!
Church, Rejoice!
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