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Christ, Whose Purpose Is to Kindle

Author: D. Elton Trueblood Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 18 hymnals Scripture: Luke 12:49 Topics: Conflict, Spirtual; Holy Spirit Baptism of ; Church Ministry and Ministers; Church Renewal; Spiritual Conflict; Courage; Holy Spirit Baptism of ; Social Concerns Used With Tune: ODE TO JOY

See How Great a Flame Aspires

Author: Charles Wesley Meter: 7.7.7.7 D Appears in 109 hymnals Scripture: Luke 12:49 Lyrics: 1 See how great a flame aspires, kindled by a spark of grace. Jesus’ love the nations fires, sets the kingdoms on a blaze. To bring fire on earth he came, kindled in some hearts it is; O that all might catch the flame, all partake the glorious bliss! 2 When he first the work begun, small and feeble was his day; now the Word doth swiftly run, now it wins its widening way; more and more it spreads and grows, ever mighty to prevail; sin’s strongholds it now o’erthrows, shakes the trembling gates of hell. 3 Saints of God, your Savior praise, who the door hath opened wide; he hath given the word of grace, Jesus’ word is glorified; Jesus mighty to redeem, who alone the work hath wrought; worthy is the work of him, him who spake a world from naught. 4 Saw ye not the cloud arise, little as a human hand? Now it spreads along the skies, hangs o’er all the thirsty land. Lo! the promise of a shower drops already from above; but the Lord will shortly pour all the spirit of his love. Topics: The Nature of the Church Born of the Spirit; The Nature of the Church Born of the Spirit; Biblical Narrative; Christian Year Pentecost; Jesus Christ Love of Used With Tune: ARFON (MAJOR)

For the fire of divine love

Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 176 hymnals Scripture: Luke 12:49 First Line: O thou who camest from above Topics: Means of Grace Prayer and Intercession

Have No Fear, Little Flock

Author: Marjorie Jilson Meter: 6.6.7.6.6 Appears in 12 hymnals Scripture: Luke 12 Topics: Election; Epiphany & Ministry of Christ; Shepherd, God/Christ as; Songs for Children Hymns; Assurance; Election; Epiphany & Ministry of Christ; Shepherd, God/Christ as Used With Tune: LITTLE FLOCK

God Moves in a Mysterious Way

Author: William Cowper, 1731-1800 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,129 hymnals Scripture: Luke 12:49-56 Topics: Trust Used With Tune: LONDON NEW

Wach auf, du geist der ersten zeugen

Author: K. H. v. Bogatzky, 1690-1774 Appears in 61 hymnals Scripture: Luke 12:49 Topics: Die Kirche des Herrn

Christ is alive! Let Christians sing

Author: Brian Wren, b. 1936 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 54 hymnals Scripture: Luke 12:50 Topics: Jesus Christ: Risen and Ascended Used With Tune: TRURO

O daß doch bald dein feuer brennte

Author: J. L. Frickert, 1729-1766 Appears in 50 hymnals Scripture: Luke 12:49-50 Topics: Pfingsten

O God, your love's undying flame

Author: Basil E. Bridge, 1927- Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8 Appears in 2 hymnals Scripture: Luke 12:49 Topics: Church; Church Year Day of Pentecost; Discipleship Used With Tune: CAREY'S (SURREY)

Take Up Your Cross, the Savior Said

Author: Charles William Everest Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 297 hymnals Scripture: Luke 12:49-53 First Line: Take up your cross the Savior said Lyrics: 1 Take up your cross, the Savior said, if you would my disciple be; take up your cross with willing heart, and humbly follow after me. 2 Take up your cross; let not its weight fill your weak spirit with alarm; Christ's strength shall bear your spirit up and brace your heart and nerve your arm. 3 Take up your cross; heed not the shame, and let your foolish pride be still; the Lord for you accepted death upon a cross, on Calvary's hill. 4 Take up your cross, then, in Christ's strength, and calmly every danger brave: it guides you to abundant life and leads to victory o'er the grave. Topics: Atonement; Discipleship and Mission; Eternal Life Used With Tune: BOURBON

Author of faith, eternal Word

Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 95 hymnals Scripture: Luke 12:49 Topics: Our Journey With God Used With Tune: MAINZER

Ere the sun goes down

Author: Josepine Pollard Appears in 40 hymnals Scripture: Luke 12:49 First Line: I have work enough to do Refrain First Line: I must labor for my neighbor Used With Tune: [I have work enough to do]

Lift Up Your Heads, Rejoice

Author: T. T. Lynch Meter: 6.6.6.6 D Appears in 36 hymnals Scripture: Luke 12:54-56 Lyrics: 1 Lift up your heads, rejoice: redemption draweth nigh; now breathes a softer air, now shines a milder sky; the early trees put forth their new and tender leaf; hushed is the moaning wind that told of winter's grief. 2 Lift up your heads, rejoice: redemption draweth nigh; now mount the leader clouds, now flames the darkn'ing sky; the early scattered drops descend with heavy fall, and to the waiting earth the hidden thunders call. 3 Lift up your heads, rejoice: redemption draweth nigh; O note the varying signs of earth and air and sky. the God of glory comes in gentleness and might, to comfort and alarm, to succor and to smite. 4 He come, the wide world's King; he comes, the true heart's friend, new gladness to begin, and ancient wrong to end; he comes to fill with light the weary, waiting eye: lift up your heads, rejoice: redemption draweth nigh. Topics: Jesus Christ Triumphal Entry Used With Tune: TALLIS' SEVENTH TUNE

You, Lord, Are Both Lamb and Shepherd

Author: Sylvia G. Dunstan Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Appears in 25 hymnals Scripture: Luke 12:51-53 Topics: God Mystery and Holiness of; Jesus Christ Death of; Jesus Christ Images and Names of; Jesus Christ Resurrection of; Jesus Christ Transfiguration of; Reign of Christ Used With Tune: PICARDY

Be still, for the presence of the Lord, the Holy One, is here

Author: David J. Evans, b. 1957 Meter: Irregular Appears in 23 hymnals Scripture: Luke 12:49 Topics: Proper 17 Year A; Pentecost; Dedication; Baptism and Confirmation Used With Tune: BE STILL

Within Our Darkest Night (En Nuestra Oscuridad)

Author: Taizé Community Appears in 9 hymnals Scripture: Luke 12:49 Topics: Solemnities of the Lord Most Sacred Heart of Jesus; Solemnidades del Señor Sagrado Corazón de Jesús; Rites of the Church Pastoral Care of the Sick; Ritos de la Iglesia Cuidado Pastarol de los Enfermos; Rites of the Church Funeral; Ritos de la Iglesia Exequias; Alienación; Alienation; Amor de Dios para Nosotros; Love of God for Us; Ángeles; Angels; Ánimo; Encouragement; Comfort; Consuelo; Esperanza; Hope; Fear; Miedo; Grief; Pena; Healing; Sanación; Interconfesional; Interfaith; Lucha; Struggle; Refuge; Refugio; Suffering; Sufrimiento Used With Tune: [Within our darkest night]

Christ, you call us all to service

Author: Joy F. Patterson, 1931- Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 6 hymnals Scripture: Luke 12:49 Lyrics: 1 Christ, you call us all to service, call us all who follow you; plant in us a deep commitment all your work and will to do. Fire a passion for your justice, in us kindle love of peace; help us heal the broken-hearted; to the captive bring release. 2 Teach us how to work together, brother, sister, side by side, equal partners in the struggle, in the cause of truth allied. To each one some gift is given– man or woman, young or old; help us use each skill and talent, your great purpose to unfold. 3 Let us be a servant people, reconciling, ending strife, seeking ways more just of sharing and of ordering human life. Fill us with a glowing vision of this world as it should be; send us forth to change that vision into blest reality. Topics: Commitment; Jesus Christ Call of; Justice; Peace; Reconciliation; Renewal / Revival; Sacraments and Ordinances Ordination / Commissioning; Servant / Service; Sharing; Stewardship; Vision / Dream Used With Tune: IN BABILONE

Where Armies Scourge the Countryside (Bring Peace to Earth Again)

Author: Herman G. Stuempfle Jr. Meter: 8.6.8.6.8.6 Appears in 4 hymnals Scripture: Luke 12:49-53 First Line: Where armies scourge the countryside Refrain First Line: O God of mercy, hear our prayer Topics: Family; The Life of the Nations; World Peace; Redemption Used With Tune: PACE MIO DIO

You are the centre, you are my life

Author: Margaret Rizza, b. 1929 Appears in 3 hymnals Scripture: Luke 12:49-56 Topics: Covenant, Commitment and Dedication Used With Tune: [You are the centre, you are my life]

Shake Up the Morning

Author: John L. Bell, b. 1949 Meter: Irregular Appears in 1 hymnal Scripture: Luke 12:49 First Line: Shake up the morning, let the dawn undress Topics: Complacency; Horror of War Used With Tune: SHAKE UP

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