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Prayer of Dedication

Author: Rev. Isaac Watts (1674-1748) Appears in 173 hymnals Topics: Dedication of Church First Line: Arise, O King of grace, arise Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:1-5 Used With Tune: MEAR

The church’s one foundation

Author: Samuel John Stone, 1839-1900 Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 905 hymnals Topics: Dedication of Church Buildgin Lyrics: 1 The church's one foundation is Jesus Christ her Lord: she is his new creation by water and the word; from heaven he came and sought her to be his holy bride; with his own blood he bought her, and for her life he died. 2 Elect from every nation yet one o'er all the earth, her charter of salvation, one Lord, one faith, one birth; one holy name she blesses, partakes one holy food, and to one hope she presses with every grace endued. 3 Though with a scornful wonder the world sees her oppressed, by schisms rent asunder, by heresies distressed, yet saints their watch are keeping, their cry goes up, 'How long?' and soon the night of weeping shall be the morn of song. 4 Through toil and tribulation and tumult of her war she waits the consummation of peace for evermore, till with the vision glorious her longing eyes are blessed, and the great church victorious shall be the church at rest. 5 Yet she on earth has union with God the Three in One, and mystic sweet communion with those whose rest is won. O happy ones and holy! Lord, give to us the grace like them, the meek and lowly, in heaven to seek your face. Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:11-15 Used With Tune: AURELIA

God of mercy, God of grace

Author: Henry Francis Lyte, 1793-1847 Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.7 Appears in 203 hymnals Topics: Dedication of Church Buildgin Lyrics: 1 God of mercy, God of grace, show the brightness of your face; shine upon us, Saviour, shine, fill your church with light divine; and your saving health extend unto earth's remotest end. 2 Let the people praise you, Lord! be by all that live adored; let the nations shout and sing glory to their Saviour king; at your feet their tribute pay, and your holy will obey. 3 Let the people praise you, Lord! earth shall then its fruits afford; God to us his blessing give, we to God devoted live: all below, and all above, one in joy and light and love. Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:4-7 Used With Tune: HEATHLANDS

Christ is made the sure foundation

Author: Rev. John Mason Neale (1818-1866) Appears in 301 hymnals Topics: Dedication of Church Scripture: 1 Peter 2:6 Used With Tune: NEALE

O God, Our Help in Ages Past

Author: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,286 hymnals Topics: Dedication of Church Building First Line: O God, our help in ages past, Scripture: Psalm 90 Used With Tune: ST. ANNE

On opening a Place of Worship

Author: James Montgomery (1771-1854) Appears in 206 hymnals Topics: Dedication of Church First Line: Lord of hosts, to thee we raise Scripture: Ezra 6:16-17 Used With Tune: COLUMBA

Delight in Church Ordinances

Appears in 14 hymnals Topics: Dedication of Church First Line: O Lord of Hosts, how lovely Lyrics: 1 O Lord of Hosts, how lovely, Thy tabernacles are; For them my heart is yearning In banishment afar. My souls is longing, fainting, Thy sacred courts to see; My heart and flesh are crying, O living God, for Thee. 2 Beneath Thy care the sparrow Finds place for peaceful rest; To keep her young in safety The swallow finds a nest; Then, Lord, my King Almighty, Thy love will shelter me; Beside Thy holy altar My dwelling-place shall be. 3 Blest they who dwell in Zion, Whose joy and strength Thou art; Forever they will praise Thee, Thy ways are in their heart. Tho' tried, their tears like showers Shall fill the springs with peace, And all the way to Zion Their strength shall still increase. Scripture: Psalm 84 Used With Tune: ST. EDITH

Thy Presence Here

Author: Anon. Appears in 28 hymnals Topics: Special Occasions Dedication of Church; Special Occasions Dedication of Church First Line: God of the universe, to thee Lyrics: 1 God of the universe, to thee These sacred walls we rear; And now, with songs and bended knee, Invoke thy presence here. 2 When sad with care, by sin oppressed, Here may the burdened soul Beneath thy shelt'ring wing find rest; Here make the wounded whole. 3 And when the last long Sabbath morn Upon the just shall rise, May all who own thee here, be borne To mansions in the skies. Used With Tune: MARLOW