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Morning glory, starlit sky

Author: W. H. Vanstone, 1923-1999 Meter: 7.7.7.7 Appears in 16 hymnals Topics: Proper 6 Year A Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 Used With Tune: SONG 13

Gracious Spirit, Holy Ghost

Author: Christopher Wordsworth Meter: 7.7.7.5 Appears in 210 hymnals First Line: Gracious Spirit, Holy Ghost, Taught by Thee we covet most

Author: Georgia Elma Harkness Meter: 11.10.11.10 Appears in 61 hymnals Topics: Proper 6 Year A First Line: Hope of the world, O Christ of great compasssion Lyrics: 1 Hope of the world, O Christ of great compassion, speak to our fearful hearts by conflict rent; save us, your people, from consuming passion, who by our own false hopes and aims are spent. 2 Hope of the world, God's gift from highest heaven, bringing to hungry souls the bread of life, still let your Spirit unto us be given to heal earth's wounds and end our bitter strife. 3 Hope of the world, afoot on dusty highways, showing to wandering souls the path of light: walk now beside us lest the tempting byways lure us away from you to endless night. 4 Hope of the world, who by your cross has saved us from death and dark despair, from sin and guilt: we render back the love your mercy gave us; take now our lives, with them your kingdom build. 5 Hope of the world, O Christ, o'er death victorious, who by this sign did conquer grief and pain, we would be faithful to your gospel glorious. You are our Lord! You shall forever reign! Used With Tune: DONNE SECOURS

Come, My Way, My Truth

Author: George Herbert Meter: 7.7.7.7 Appears in 70 hymnals Topics: Proper 6 Year A First Line: Come, my Way, my Truth, my Life 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. Used With Tune: THE CALL

God, We Praise You!

Author: Christopher M. Idle Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 31 hymnals First Line: God, we praise you! God we bless you! Text Sources: Te Deum laudamus

Seek Ye First the Kingdom

Author: Karen Lafferty Meter: Irregular Appears in 88 hymnals Topics: Jesus Christ Life and Teachings; Assurance; Calling and Response; Choruses and Refrains; God Faithfulness; God Kingdom, Majesty, Realm; God Reign; Hallelujah; Jesus Christ Life and Ministry; Jesus Christ Teacher/Teachings; Kingdom of God; Petition; Seeking God; Service Music Sending Forth/Commissioning; Trust; Word of God; Epiphany 5 Year A; Epiphany 6 Year A; Epiphany 8 Year A; Lent 1 Year A; Easter 5 Year A; Proper 12 Year A; Proper 27 Year A; Proper 27 Year B; Thanksgiving Year B; Proper 12 Year C; Proper 13 Year C; Reign of Christ Year C First Line: Seek ye first the kingdom of God Used With Tune: SEEK YE FIRST

I Love You, God, Who Heard My Cry

Author: Isaac Watts Meter: 8.7.8.7 Appears in 199 hymnals Topics: Proper 6 Year A Lyrics: 1 I love you, God, who heard my cry and pitied every groan. Long as I live and troubles rise, I’ll hasten to your throne. 2 I love you, God, who heard my cry and chased my grief away. O let my heart no more despair while I have breath to pray. Used With Tune: I LOVE THE LORD

I danced in the morning (Lord of the dance)

Author: Sydney Carter Appears in 55 hymnals Topics: Year C Proper 6 First Line: I danced in the morning when the world was begun Refrain First Line: Dance, then, wherever you may be Scripture: John 5:9 Used With Tune: [I danced in the morning when the world was begun]

Lord, You Give the Great Commission

Author: Jeffery W. Rowthorn Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 45 hymnals Topics: The Church at Worship Profession of Faith, Ordination, Commissioning, Installation; Christian Experience; Christian Year Pentecost; Church Mission; Commissioning; Confirmation; Discipleship and Service; Justice; Ministry; Mission and Outreach; Ordination; Responses Antiphonal; Service Music Sending Forth/Commissioning; Social Concerns; Stewardship; Witness; Epiphany 4 Year A; Trinity Sunday Year A; Easter 6 Year C; Proper 9 Year C; Proper 24 Year C 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 fervour, 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. Used With Tune: ABBOT'S LEIGH