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Eternal Light, Shine in My Heart

Author: Christopher Idle; Alcuin Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 19 hymnals Topics: Church in the World Renewal: Transformation 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, help 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. Used With Tune: RIVAULX Text Sources: Prayer by Alcuin, 8th cent.
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Forward through the Ages

Author: Frederick Lucian Hosmer Meter: 6.5.6.5 D with refrain Appears in 85 hymnals Topics: Church Mission in the World Lyrics: 1 Forward through the ages, in unbroken line, move the faithful spirits at the call divine; Gifts in differing measure, hearts of one accord, manifold the service, one the sure reward. Refrain: Forward through the ages, in unbroken line, Move the faithful spirits at the call divine. 2 Wide grows God's dominion, reign of love and peace; for it we must labor, till all strivings cease. Prophets have proclaimed it, teachers testified, poets sung its glory, martyrs for it died. [Refrain] 3 Not alone we conquer, not alone we fall; in each loss or triumph, lose or triumph all. Bound by God's far purpose in one living whole, move we on together to the shining goal. [Refrain] Scripture: Hebrews 11 Used With Tune: ST. GERTRUDE

God! As with silent hearts we bring to mind

Author: Frederik Herman Kaan, 1929- Meter: 10.10.10.10 Appears in 7 hymnals Topics: Consolation; Consummation in Christ; Intercession of the Church; Martyrs; Ministry of God's People; National Life; Our Love to Others; Peace of the World; Social Justice Scripture: Ephesians 2:13-17 Used With Tune: LAVENDON
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Thy kingdom come! on bended knee

Author: Frederick Lucian Hosmer, 1840 - 1929 Appears in 104 hymnals Topics: The Church Year Advent; The Propagation of the Gospel; City, Nation, World; The Life in Christ Aspiration; Church Life and Work The Kingdom of God Lyrics: 1 Thy kingdom come! on bended knee The passing ages pray; And faithful souls have yearned to see On earth that kingdom's day. 2 But the slow watches of the night Not less to God belong; And for the everlasting right The silent stars are strong. 3 And lo, already on the hills The flags of dawn appear; Gird up your loins, ye prophet souls, Proclaim the day is near: 4 The day in whose clear-shining light All wrong shall stand revealed, When justice shall be throned in might, And every hurt be healed; 5 When knowledge, hand in hand with peace, Shall walk the earth abroad; The day of perfect righteousness, The promised day of God. Used With Tune: IRISH

Praise, I will praise you, Lord, with all my heart

Author: Kenneth I. Morse (b. 1913); Claude Fraysse (b. 1941) Meter: Irregular Appears in 13 hymnals Topics: The Living God Our Response to God - in adoration and gratitude; Adoration Of God; Joy; Love For God; Multi-cultrual and World-church Songs; Service Scripture: Psalm 9:1-2 Used With Tune: JE LOUERAI L'ÉTERNEL

So Send I You

Author: E. Margaret Clarkson, 1915- Appears in 28 hymnals Topics: Dedication of Church Teachers and Workers; Invitation and Response; Mission in the World First Line: So send I you to labor unrewarded, Refrain First Line: "As the Father hath sent me, Used With Tune: [So send I you to labor unrewarded]
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A World's Evangel

Appears in 21 hymnals Topics: Christ Exaltation; Christ The Savior; Christ Second Advent of; Christ Worshiped; Christians Duties of; Church Glorious; God Adored and Exalted; God Creator; God Glorious; God the judge; God Supremacy of; Gospel Gracious Fruit of; Gospel Invitations of ; Judgment; Missions Encouragements; Missions Triumphs of; Nations Owe Allegiance to Christ; Praise A Part of Public Worship; Praise By Nations; Praise By the Entire Creation; Praise Calls to; Praise For God's Justice; Praise For God's Power; Royalty of Christ In His Church; Royalty of Christ Judgment His Prerogative; Royalty of Christ Over All; Royalty of Christ Will Subject the World to God; Sacrifice Spiritual; Salvation Thanksgiving for; Worship Commanded First Line: O sing a new song to the Lord Scripture: Psalm 96 Used With Tune: [O sing a new song to the Lord]

Come to Tend God's Garden

Author: John A. Dalles Meter: 6.5.6.5 D Appears in 1 hymnal Topics: Church Mission in the World Scripture: Galatians 5:22-26 Used With Tune: KING'S WESTON

Sent by the Lord am I

Author: Jorge Maldonado Meter: 6.6.6.6 D Appears in 10 hymnals Topics: Our Response to God in mission and service; The Church Celebrates Confirmation; Church Ministry; Multi-cultrual and World-church Songs; Ordination; Witness Scripture: Isaiah 6:8 Used With Tune: SENT BY THE LORD

Loving God, you see us here

Author: L. Å. Person; Leif Nahnfeldt; G. Strandsjö Meter: 7.7.7.6 Appears in 2 hymnals Topics: The Living God Our Response to God - in intercession and petition; Our Response to God in intercession and petition; Multi-cultrual and World-church Songs Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:9 Used With Tune: KÄRE GUD

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