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Lord, have mercy

Hymnal: The Book of Praise #561 (1997) Meter: Irregular Topics: Sacraments and Ordinances Communion Lyrics: Lord, have mercy; Christ, have mercy; Lord, have mercy upon us. (or: Lord, have mercy, have mercy.) Languages: English Tune Title: KYRIE (STRATHDEE)
Lord, have mercy
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Now the silence (Then the glory)

Author: Jaroslav J. Vajda, 1919- Hymnal: The Book of Praise #562 (1997) Meter: Irregular Topics: Sacraments and Ordinances Communion First Line: Now the silence Lyrics: Now the silence Now the peace Now the empty hands uplifted Now the kneeling Now the plea Now the Father's arms in welcome Now the hearing Now the power Now the vessel brimmed for pouring Now the body Now the blood Now the joyful celebration Then the glory Then the rest Then the Sabbath peace unbroken Then the garden Then the throne Then the crystal river flowing Then the splendour Then the life Then the new creation singing Then the marriage Then the love Then the feast of joy unending. Scripture: Psalm 141:2 Languages: English Tune Title: NOW
Now the silence (Then the glory)
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Let us talents and tongues employ

Author: Fred Kaan, 1929- Hymnal: The Book of Praise #563 (1997) Topics: Sacraments and Ordinances Communion Refrain First Line: Jesus lives again Lyrics: 1 Let us talents and tongues employ, reaching out with a shout of joy: bread is broken, the wine is poured, Christ is spoken and seen and heard. Refrain: Jesus lives again, earth can breathe again, pass the Word around: loaves abound! Jesus lives again, earth can breathe again, pass the Word around: loaves abound! 2 Christ is able to make us one; at the table he sets the tone, teaching people to live to bless, love in word and in deed express. [Refrain] 3 Jesus calls us in, sends us out bearing fruit in a world of doubt, gives us love to tell, bread to share: God (Emmanuel) everywhere! [Refrain] Scripture: Matthew 1:22-23 Languages: English Tune Title: LINSTEAD
Let us talents and tongues employ

The Great Prayer of Thanksgiving

Hymnal: The Book of Praise #564 (1997) Topics: Sacraments and Ordinances Communion First Line: The Lord be with you Languages: English
The Great Prayer of Thanksgiving
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Come, my Way, my Truth, my Life

Author: George Herbert, 1593-1633 Hymnal: The Book of Praise #565 (1997) Meter: 7.7.7.7 Topics: Sacraments and Ordinances Profession of Faith Lyrics: 1 Come, my Way, my Truth, my Life: such a way as gives us breath, such a truth as ends all strife, such a life as killeth death. 2 Come, my Light, my Feast, my Strength: such a light as shows a feast, such a feast as mends in length, such a strength as makes his guest. 3 Come, my Joy, my Love, my Heart: such a joy as none can move, such a love as none can part, such a heart as joys in love. Scripture: John 14:6 Languages: English Tune Title: THE CALL
Come, my Way, my Truth, my Life

O matchless beauty of our God

Author: Augustine of Hippo, 354-432; Colin Thompson, 1945- Hymnal: The Book of Praise #566 (1997) Topics: Sacraments and Ordinances Profession of Faith Scripture: Isaiah 35:6-7 Languages: English Tune Title: ST. BOTOLPH
O matchless beauty of our God
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Eternal light, shine in my heart

Author: Alcuin, 735-804; Christopher Idle, 1938- Hymnal: The Book of Praise #567 (1997) Topics: Sacraments and Ordinances Profession of Faith Lyrics: 1 Eternal light, shine in my heart; eternal hope, lift up my eyes; eternal power, be my support; eternal wisdom, make me wise. 2 Eternal life, raise me from death; eternal brightness, make me see; eternal Spirit, give me breath; eternal Saviour, come to me. 3 Until by your most costly grace, invited by your holy Word, at last I come before your face to know you, my eternal God. Languages: English Tune Title: HEREFORD
Eternal light, shine in my heart
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I sought the Lord, and afterward I knew

Author: Anonymous Hymnal: The Book of Praise #568 (1997) Meter: 10.10.10.6 Topics: Sacraments and Ordinances Profession of Faith Lyrics: 1 I sought the Lord, and afterward I knew he moved my soul to seek him, seeking me. It was not I that found, O Saviour true; no, I was found of thee. 2 Thou didst reach forth thy hand and mine enfold; I walked and sank not on the storm-vexed sea. ‘Twas not so much that I on thee took hold, as thou, dear Lord, on me. 3 I find, I walk, I love, but oh, the whole of love is but my answer, Lord, to thee! For thou wert long beforehand with my soul; always thou lovedst me. Scripture: 1 Chronicles 28:9 Languages: English Tune Title: PEACE
I sought the Lord, and afterward I knew
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O Jesus, I have promised

Author: John Ernest Bode, 1816-1874 Hymnal: The Book of Praise #569 (1997) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Topics: Sacraments and Ordinances Profession of Faith Lyrics: 1 O Jesus, I have promised to serve thee to the end; be thou for ever near me, my Saviour and my friend: I shall not fear the struggle if thou art by my side, nor wander from the pathway if thou wilt be my guide. 2 Oh let me feel thee near me: the world is ever near; I see the sights that dazzle, the tempting sounds I hear. My foes are ever near me, around me and within, but, Jesus, draw thou nearer, and shield my soul from sin. 3 O let me hear thee speaking in accents clear and still, above the storms of passion, the murmurs of self-will; oh speak to reassure me, to hasten or control; oh speak, and make me listen, thou guardian of my soul. 4 O Jesus, thou hast promised to all who follow thee, that where thou art in glory there shall thy servant be, and, Jesus, I have promised to serve thee to the end; oh give me grace to follow my Saviour and my friend. Scripture: Matthew 8:19 Languages: English Tune Title: ANGEL'S STORY
O Jesus, I have promised
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I have decided to follow Jesus

Hymnal: The Book of Praise #570 (1997) Meter: 10.10.10.8 Topics: Sacraments and Ordinances Profession of Faith Lyrics: 1 I have decided to follow Jesus; I have decided to follow Jesus; I have decided to follow Jesus, No turning back, no turning back. 2 The world behind me, the cross before me; the world behind me, the cross before me; the world behind me, the cross before me, No turning back, no turning back. 3 Though none go with me, I still will follow; though none go with me, I still will follow; though none go with me, I still will follow, No turning back, no turning back. 4 Will you decide now to follow Jesus? Will you decide now to follow Jesus? Will you decide now to follow Jesus? No turning back, no turning back. Scripture: Matthew 10:38 Languages: English Tune Title: ASSAM
I have decided to follow Jesus

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