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How Shall They Hear the Word of God

Author: Michael A. Perry Meter: 8.6.8.6.8.8 Appears in 15 hymnals Topics: Free Offer of the Gospel Lyrics: 1 How shall they hear the word of God unless his truth is told? How shall the sinful be set free, the sorrowful consoled? To all who speak the truth today, impart your Spirit, Lord, we pray. 2 How shall they call to God for help unless they have believed? How shall the poor be given hope, the prisoner reprieved? To those who help the blind to see, give light and love and clarity. 3 How shall the gospel be proclaimed that sinners may repent? How shall the world find peace at last if heralds are not sent? So send us, Lord, for we rejoice to speak of Christ with life and voice. Scripture: Isaiah 52:7 Used With Tune: O JESU

Shall we grow weary in our watch

Author: J. G. Whittier; Stopford A. Brooke Appears in 18 hymnals Topics: Missions and Offerings Used With Tune: MOREDUN

Brothers, Sisters, Let Us Gladly

Author: Henry Bateman, 1802-1872 Appears in 27 hymnals Topics: Offering, Offertory Scripture: Romans 12:1 Used With Tune: GENEVA

Jesus Sinners Doth Receive

Author: Erdmann Neumeister Meter: 7.8.7.8.7.7 Appears in 6 hymnals Topics: Free Offer of the Gospel First Line: "Jesus sinners doth receive" Lyrics: 1 "Jesus sinners doth receive": word of surest consolation; word all sorrow to relieve, word of pardon, peace, salvation! Naught like this can comfort give: "Jesus sinners doth receive." 2 On God's grace we have no claim, yet to us his pledge is given; he hath sworn by his own name, open are the gates of heaven. Take to heart this word and live: "Jesus sinners doth receive." 3 When a helpless lamb doth stray, after it, the Shepherd, pressing thro' each dark and dang'rous way, brings it back, his own possessing. Jesus seeks thee, O believe: "Jesus sinners doth receive." 4 Oh, how blest it is to know: were as scarlet my transgression, it shall be as white as snow by thy blood and bitter passion; for these words I now believe: "Jesus sinners doth receive." 5 Now my conscience is at peace, from the Law I stand acquitted; Christ hath purchased my release and my ev'ry sin remitted. Naught remains my soul to grieve— "Jesus sinners doth receive." Scripture: Isaiah 1:18 Used With Tune: JESUS, MEINE ZUVESICHT Text Sources: Trans. composite

Lord, speak to me, that I may speak

Author: Frances Ridley Havergal (1836-1879) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 486 hymnals Topics: Self-offering Lyrics: 1 Lord, speak to me, that I may speak in living echoes of thy tone; as thou hast sought, so let me seek thy erring children lost and lone. 2 O lead me, Lord, that I may lead the wandering and the wavering feet; O feed me, Lord, that I may feed thy hungering ones with manna sweet. 3 O strengthen me, that, while I stand firm on the rock, and strong in thee, I may stretch out a loving hand to wrestlers with the troubled sea. 4 O teach me, Lord, that I may teach the precious things thou dost impart; and wing my words, that they may reach the hidden depths of many a heart. 5 O give thine own sweet rest to me, that I may speak with soothing power a word in season, as from thee, to weary ones in needful hour. 6 O use me, Lord, use even me, just as thou wilt, and when, and where, until thy blessèd face I see, thy rest, thy joy, thy glory share. Scripture: Hebrews 12:12-13 Used With Tune: THE HOLY SON

Through midnight gloom from Macedon

Author: S. J. Stone Appears in 31 hymnals Topics: Missions and Offerings Scripture: Acts 16:9-10 Used With Tune: ALDERSGATE STREET

God of Compassion, in Mercy Befriend Us

Author: John J. Moment Meter: 11.11.11.11 Appears in 7 hymnals Topics: Service for the Lord's Day After Offering Lyrics: 1 God of compassion, in mercy befriend us; Giver of grace for our needs all-availing, Wisdom and strength for each day you will send us, Patience untiring and courage unfailing. 2 Wandering and lost, you have sought us and found us, Stilled our rude hearts with your word of consoling; Wrap now your peace, like a mantle, around us, Guarding our thoughts and our passions controlling. 3 How shall we stray, with the hand to direct us, That all the stars in their courses is guiding? What shall we fear, with your power to protect us, We who walk forth in your greatness confiding? Amen. Scripture: Psalm 51:1 Used With Tune: O QUANTA QUALIA

Eternal Light!

Author: Thomas Binney, 1798-1874 Meter: 8.6.8.8.6 Appears in 92 hymnals Topics: Offerings First Line: Eternal Light! eternal Light! Used With Tune: ETERNAL LIGHT

Lord, enthroned in heavenly splendour

Author: George Hugh Bourne, 1840-1925 Appears in 68 hymnals Topics: Worship The Offering Lyrics: 1 Christ, enthroned in heavenly splendour, first-begotten from the dead, you alone our strong defender, lifting up your people’s head: alleluia, alleluia, Jesus, true and living bread. 2 Here our humblest homage pay we, here in loving reverence bow; here for faith’s discernment pray we, lest we fail to know you now: alleluia, alleluia, you are here, we ask not how. 3 Though the lowliest form now veils you as of old in Bethlehem, here as there your angels hail you, branch and flower of Jesse's stem; alleluia, alleluia, we in worship join with them. 4 Paschal Lamb, your offering, finished once for all when you were slain, in its fullness undiminished shall forevermore remain. alleluia, alleluia, cleansing hearts from every stain. 5 Great High Priest of our profession through the veil you entered in; by your mighty intercession grace and mercy there to win: alleluia, alleluia, only sacrifice for sin. 6 Life-imparting heavenly manna, stricken rock with streaming side, heaven and earth with loud hosanna worship you, the Lamb who died, alleluia, alleluia, risen, ascended, glorified! Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:7-8 Used With Tune: ST HELEN

Accept From Human Hands Anointed

Author: H. F. Brucker, S.J. Appears in 1 hymnal Topics: Offering Refrain First Line: Increase our faith, that we may see Used With Tune: [Accept from human hands anointed]