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We Build with Mortar, Brick, and Wood

Author: Ralph E. Freeman Meter: 8.8.8.8 D Appears in 1 hymnal Topics: Special Occasions; Christ's Example; Church--Anniversary; Church--Community in Christ; Church--Dedication of a building; Life in Christ; Lovefeast Scripture: Ezra 3:8-13 Used With Tune: JORDAN

How Lovely Is Thy Dwelling Place

Author: Carl P. Daw, Jr., b. 1944 Appears in 10 hymnals Topics: Biblical Names and Places Jacob; Biblical Names and Places Jacob; Blessing; Church Year Lent; Church Year Transfiguration; Desiring God; Discipleship; Doubt; Elements of Worship Baptism; Elements of Worship Gathering; Elements of Worship Lord's Supper; Elements of Worship Praise and Adoration; Fear; God Desire for; God Trust in; God as Refuge; God as Shield; God's Armor; God's Deeds; God's Face; God's House; God's Love; God's Name; God's People (flock, sheep); God's Promise of Redemption; God's Strength; God's Way; Grace; Hymns of Praise; Jesus Christ Incarnation; Joy; Longing for God; Occasional Services Christian Marriage; Occasional Services Dedication / Consecration / Anniversary; Occasional Services Funerals; Occasional Services Ordination and/or Installation; Pain; Peace; People of God / Church Citizens of Heaven; Prayer; Rest; Songs of Zion; Sorrow; Suffering; Temple; Temptation And Trial; The Fall; The Incarnation; Trust; Unity and Fellowship; Year A, B, C, Presentation of the Lord, February 2; Year B, Ordinary Time after Pentecost, August 21-27; Year C, Ordinary Time after Pentecost, October 23-29 Lyrics: 1 How lovely is thy dwelling place, O Lord of hosts, to me! My thirsty soul desires and longs within thy courts to be; my very heart and flesh cry out, O living God, for thee. 2 Beside thine altars, gracious Lord, the swallows find a nest; how happy they who dwell with thee and praise thee without rest, and happy they whose hearts are set upon the pilgrims' quest. 3 They who go through the desert vale will find it filled with springs, and they shall climb from height to height till Zion's temple rings with praise to thee, in glory throned, Lord God, great King of kings. 4 One day within thy courts excels a thousand spent away; how happy they who keep thy laws nor from thy precepts stray, for thou shalt surely bless all those who live the words they pray. Optional stanza from Psalm 23: Goodness and mercy all my life shall surely follow me, and in God's house forevermore my dwelling place shall be; and in God's house forevermore my dwelling place shall be. Scripture: Psalm 84 Used With Tune: BROTHER JAMES' AIR Text Sources: Scottish Psalter, 1650 (sts. 1, 2 and opt. sts.)

Renew They Church, Her Ministries Restore

Author: Kenneth L. Cober, 1902-1993 Meter: 10.6.10.6.8.8.8.6 Appears in 28 hymnals Topics: Anniversaries; Church; Dedication of a Church; Discipleship; Grace; Guidance; Inner Peace; Life in Christ, Christian Life; Love for Others; Ministry; Petition, Prayer; Renewal; Salvation; Service; Teaching; Witness; Word of God; Gospel; Worship and Adoration First Line: Renew thy church, her ministries restore Scripture: 1 Kings 19:12 Used With Tune: ALL IS WELL

Our Father, by whose servants

Author: George Wallace Briggs, 1875-1959 Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 19 hymnals Topics: Holy Days and Various Occasions On the Anniversary of the Dedication of a Church Used With Tune: WOLVERCOTE

How Blessed Is This Place, O Lord

Author: Ernest E. Ryden, 1886-1981 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 18 hymnals Topics: L M; Commemorations and Accoasions Dedication, Anniversary; Dedication of a Church; Lesser Festivals Used With Tune: SOLOTHURN

Lord, Who Are They That May Dwell

Author: James E. Seddon Meter: 7.7.7.7 Appears in 2 hymnals Topics: Church Year All Saints' Day; Disciples / Calling; Discipleship; Elements of Worship Gathering; Elements of Worship Lord's Supper; Elements of Worship Preparation for Worship; Endurance; God's Word; God's House; Innocence; Jesus Christ Way, Truth, and Life; Labor; Obedience; Occasional Services Civic / National Occasions; Occasional Services Dedication / Consecration / Anniversary; People of God / Church Citizens of Heaven; Sanctification; Temple; Ten Commandments 8th Commandment (do not steal); Ten Commandments 9th Commandment (do not bear false witness); The Fall; Trust; Unity and Fellowship; Worship; Year A, Ordinary Time after Epiphany, 4th Sunday; Year B, Ordinary Time after Pentecost, August 28-September 3; Year C, Ordinary Time after Pentecost, July 17-23 Lyrics: 1 LORD, who are they that may dwell within the courts of your house? And by what lives do they show they dwell on your holy hill? 2 They lead an incorrupt life and do the thing that is right. They speak the truth from their heart and use not their tongue for harm. 3 They do no wrong to their friends and will not slander their name. They scorn the one who is false but love those who fear the LORD. 4 They stand by what they have vowed, although it be to their hurt. They do not sin with their wealth and will not be swayed with bribes. 5 Now these are they who may dwell within the courts of the LORD. Their lives shall never be moved; they stand in their God, secure. Scripture: Psalm 15 Used With Tune: STELLA CARMEL

How Lovely Is Your Dwelling

Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 14 hymnals Topics: Biblical Names and Places Jacob; Biblical Names and Places Zion; Blessing; Church Year Lent; Church Year Transfiguration; Desiring God; Discipleship; Doubt; Elements of Worship Baptism; Elements of Worship Gathering; Elements of Worship Lord's Supper; Elements of Worship Praise and Adoration; Fear; God Desire for; God Trust in; God as Refuge; God as Shield; God's Armor; God's Deeds; God's Face; God's House; God's Love; God's Name; God's People (flock, sheep); God's Promise of Redemption; God's Strength; God's Way; Grace; Hymns of Praise; Jesus Christ Incarnation; Joy; Longing for God; Occasional Services Christian Marriage; Occasional Services Dedication / Consecration / Anniversary; Occasional Services Funerals; Occasional Services Ordination and/or Installation; Pain; Peace; People of God / Church Citizens of Heaven; Prayer; Rest; Songs of Zion; Sorrow; Suffering; Temple; Temptation And Trial; The Fall; The Incarnation; Trust; Unity and Fellowship; Year A, B, C, Presentation of the Lord, February 2; Year B, Ordinary Time after Pentecost, August 21-27; Year C, Ordinary Time after Pentecost, October 23-29 Lyrics: 1 How lovely is your dwelling, O Lord of hosts, to me; my soul is longing, fainting, the courts of God to see. The beauty of your dwelling will bring me joy anew. My heart and flesh are crying, O living God, for you. 2 Beneath your care the sparrow finds place for peaceful rest; to keep her young in safety the swallow finds a nest. So, Lord, my King Almighty, your love will shelter me; beneath your wings of mercy my dwelling place will be. 3 Blest they who love and serve you, whose joy and strength you are. Forever they will praise you, your ways are in their heart. Though tried, their tears like showers shall fill the springs of peace, and all the way to Zion their strength shall still increase. Scripture: Psalm 84 Used With Tune: ST. EDITH Text Sources: Psalter, 1912, alt.

God of Grace and God of Glory

Author: Harry Emerson Fosdick Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Appears in 166 hymnals Topics: The Church in the World Commitment: Peace and Justice; Church Anniversaries; Church Mission; Church Triumphant; Commitment; Confession; Conflict and Struggle; Courage; Discipleship and Service; Empowerment; Freedom; Funerals and Memorial Services; God Glory; God Goodness; God Power/Might; God Wisdom; Grace; Justice; Opening Hymns; Peace (World); Processionals (Opening of Worship); Recessionals; Service Music Prayer Responses; Sin; Social Concerns; Trials; Warfare (Spiritual); Weddings; Wisdom; Youth; Epiphany 4 Year A; Lent 3 Year A; Easter 5 Year A; Proper 15 Year A; Proper 28 Year A; Reign of Christ Year A; Lent 2 Year B; Lent 3 Year B; Proper 6 Year B; Proper 7 Year B; Reign of Christ Year B; Easter 6 Year C; Easter 6 Year C; Proper 10 Year C; Proper 15 Year C; Proper 22 Year C Lyrics: 1 God of grace and God of glory, on your people pour your power; now fulfil your church’s story; bring its bud to glorious flower. Grant us wisdom, grant us courage, for the facing of this hour. 2 Lo, the hosts of evil round us scorn your Christ, assail your ways; fears and doubts too long have bound us; free our hearts to work and praise. Grant us wisdom, grant us courage, for the living of these days. 3 Cure your children’s warring madness, bend our pride to your control; shame our wanton selfish gladness, rich in goods and poor in soul. Grant us wisdom, grant us courage, lest we miss your kingdom's goal. 4 Set our feet on lofty places; gird our lives that they may be armoured with all Christ-like graces, pledged to set all captives free. Grant us wisdom, grant us courage, that we fail not them nor thee. Used With Tune: RHUDDLAN

Praise the Lord Who Heals

Author: Norman Agatep Appears in 2 hymnals Topics: Alleluias; Biblical Names and Places Israel; Biblical Names and Places Jacob; Biblical Names and Places Jerusalem; Biblical Names and Places Zion; Broken-hearted; Church Year Christmas; Earth; Elements of Worship Gathering; Elements of Worship Praise and Adoration; God Trust in; God as Spirit; God as Creator; God's Sovereignty; God's Sustaining Power; God's Wisdom; God's Word; God's Deeds; God's Faithfulness; God's Greatness; God's Knowing; God's law; God's Love; God's Majesty; God's People (flock, sheep); God's Providence; God's Strength; God's Way; Grace; Guilt; Healing; Hope; Hymns of Praise; Jesus Christ Healer; Jesus Christ Mind of; Joy; Life Stages Generations; Love; Occasional Services Dedication / Consecration / Anniversary; Occasional Services Healing Service; Occasional Services Thanksgving Day / Harvest Festival; Pain; Peace; People of God / Church Family of God; People of God / Church Serving; Rejoicing; Remnant of Isarel; Shame; Sorrow; The Creation; Unity and Fellowship; Witness; Worship; Year A, B, C, Christmas, 2nd Sunday; Year B, Ordinary Time after Epiphany, 5th Sunday First Line: Give thanks for God is gracious Refrain First Line: Praise, praise the Lord who heals Scripture: Psalm 147 Used With Tune: [Give thanks for God is gracious]

I Rejoiced When I Heard Them Say

Author: Bernadette Farrell Meter: 8.8.8.8 with refrain Appears in 8 hymnals Topics: Biblical Names and Places David; Biblical Names and Places Israel; Biblical Names and Places Jerusalem; Church Year Advent; Church Year Lent; Church Year Pentecost; Daily Prayer Midday Prayer; Elements of Worship Gathering; Faith; Freedom; God Trust in; God as Refuge; God's Safety; God's Will; God's Forgiveness; God's Friendship; God's Glory; God's House; God's Judgments; God's Justice; God's law; God's Love; God's Presence; Grace; Gratitude; Healing; Hymns of Praise; Jesus Christ Friend of Sinners; Jesus Christ Incarnation; Love; Occasional Services Dedication / Consecration / Anniversary; Occasional Services Dedication / Consecration / Anniversary; Peace; People of God / Church Family of God; Prayer; Processions; Rejoicing; Rest; Songs of Zion; Temple; Temptation And Trial; The Incarnation; Unity and Fellowship; Unity of the Church; Worship; Year A, Advent, 1st Sunday Refrain First Line: Shalom. shalom, the peace of God be here Scripture: Psalm 122 Used With Tune: ENGLAND