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Jesus, Thy Boundless Love to Me

Author: Paul Gerhardt; John Wesley Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8 Appears in 347 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Jesus, thy boundless love to me no thought can reach, no tongue declare; O knit my thankful heart to thee, and reign without a rival there! Thine wholly, thine alone, I’d live; myself to thee entirely give. 2 O grant that nothing in my soul may dwell, but thy pure love alone; O may thy love possess me whole, my joy, my treasure, and my crown! All coldness from my heart remove; may every act, word, thought be love. 3 O Love, how gracious is thy way! All fear before thy presence flies; care, anguish, sorrow melt away where’er thy healing beams arise. O Jesus, nothing may I see, nothing desire, or seek, but thee. Topics: Commitment; Dedication and Stewardship; Healing; Living in Christ; Love of God for Us Scripture: Psalm 63:1-8 Used With Tune: ST. CATHERINE

We Gather Together

Author: Theodore Baker; Adrianus Valerius Meter: 12.11.12.11 Appears in 200 hymnals First Line: We gather together to ask the Lord's blessing Lyrics: 1 We gather together to ask the Lord's blessing; he chastens and hastens his will to make known; the wicked oppressing now cease from distressing. Sing praises to his name; he forgets not his own. 2 Beside us to guide us, our God with us joining, ordaining, maintaining his kingdom divine; so from the beginning the fight we were winning; thou, Lord, wast at our side; all glory be thine! 3 We all do extol thee, thou leader triumphant, and pray that thou still our defender wilt be. Let thy congregation escape tribulation; thy name be ever praised! O Lord, make us free! Topics: The Church; Gathering; Guidance; The Life of the Nations; Praise; Will of God Scripture: Deuteronomy 31:8 Used With Tune: KREMSER Text Sources: Netherlands folk hymn, 1625

Jesus, Thou Joy of Loving Hearts

Author: Ray Palmer Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 559 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Jesus, thou joy of loving hearts, thou fount of life, thou light of all, from the best bliss that earth imparts we turn, unfilled, to heed thy call. 2 Thy truth unchanged hath ever stood; thou savest those that on thee call; to them that seek thee thou art good, to them that find thee, all in all. 3 We taste thee, O thou living bread, and long to feast upon thee still; we drink of thee, the fountainhead, and thirst our souls from thee to fill. 4 Our restless spirits yearn for thee, where'er our changeful lot is cast, glad when thy gracious smile we see, blest when our faith can hold thee fast. 5 O Jesus, ever with us stay; make all our moments calm and bright. O chase the night of sin away; shed o'er the world thy holy light. Topics: Discipleship; Eucharist; Faith; Joy; Light; Lord's Supper; Salvation; Sin; Communion Scripture: Psalm 36:9 Used With Tune: QUEBEC

God Be with You Till We Meet Again

Author: Jeremiah Eames Rankin Meter: 9.8.8.9 Appears in 1,173 hymnals Lyrics: 1 God be with you till we meet again; loving counsels guide, uphold you, with a shepherd's care enfold you: God be with you till we meet again. 2 God be with you till we meet again; unseen wings protecting hide you, daily manna still provide you: God be with you till we meet again. 3 God be with you till we meet again; when life's perils thick confound you, put unfailing arms around you: God be with you till we meet again. 4 God be with you till we meet again; keep love's banner floating o'er you; smite death's threatening wave before you: God be with you till we meet again. Topics: Guidance; Providence; Sending Scripture: Genesis 5:24 Used With Tune: RANDOLPH

Let Us Break Bread Together

Meter: 10.10 with refrain Appears in 113 hymnals First Line: Let us break bread together on our knees Refrain First Line: When I fall on my knees Lyrics: 1 Let us break bread together on our knees; (on our knees) let us break bread together on our knees. Refrain: When I fall on my knees, with my face to the rising sun, O Lord, have mercy on me. (on me) 2 Let us drink wine together on our knees; (on our knees) let us drink wine together on our knees. [Refrain] 3 Let us praise God together on our knees; (on our knees) let us praise God together on our knees. [Refrain] Topics: Eucharist; Lord's Supper; Communion Scripture: Psalm 51:1 Used With Tune: LET US BREAK BREAD Text Sources: African American spiritual

Blessed Assurance, Jesus Is Mine!

Author: Fanny Jane Crosby Meter: 9.10.9.9 with refrain Appears in 1,062 hymnals Refrain First Line: This is my story; this is my song Topics: Assurance; Atonement; Living in Christ; Praise; Trusting in the Promises of God Scripture: Genesis 28:12 Used With Tune: ASSURANCE Text Sources: Korean trans. The United Methodist Korean Hymnal Committee

Great Are You, Lord (Great Is the Lord)

Author: Deborah D. Smith; Michael W. Smith Meter: Irregular Appears in 22 hymnals First Line: Great are you, Lord Topics: Adoration; Praise; Sovereignty of God Scripture: Psalm 48:1 Used With Tune: GREAT IS THE LORD

Born in the Night, Mary’s Child

Author: Geoffrey Ainger Meter: 7.6.7.6 Appears in 16 hymnals First Line: Born in the night, Mary's Child Lyrics: 1 Born in the night, Mary's Child, a long way from your home; coming in need, Mary's Child, born in a borrowed room. 2 Clear shining light, Mary's Child, your face lights up our way; Light of the world, Mary's Child, dawn on our darkened day. 3 Truth of our life, Mary's Child, you tell us God is good; yes, it is true, Mary's Child, shown on your cross of wood. 4 Hope of the world, Mary's Child, you're coming soon to reign; King of the earth, Mary's Child, walk in our streets again. Topics: Christian Year Nativity/Christmas; Christian Year Baptism of Jesus; Christian Year Transfiguration; Christ's Return and Judgment; Hope; Jesus Christ Life; Light; Truth Scripture: Isaiah 9:2 Used With Tune: MARY’S CHILD

Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise

Author: Walter Chalmers Smith Meter: 11.11.11.11 Appears in 211 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Immortal, invisible, God only wise, in light inaccessible hid from our eyes, most blessed, most glorious, the Ancient of Days, almighty, victorious, thy great name we praise. 2 Unresting, unhasting, and silent as light, nor wanting, nor wasting, thou rulest in might: thy justice, like mountains high soaring above; thy clouds, which are fountains of goodness and love. 3 To all, life thou givest, to both great and small. In all life thou livest, the true life of all. We blossom and flourish like leaves on the tree, then wither and perish; but naught changeth thee. 4 Thou reignest in glory; thou dwellest in light. Thine angels adore thee, all veiling their sight. All praise we would render; O help us to see 'tis only the splendor of light hideth thee! Topics: Adoration; Christian Year Reign of Christ; Creation; Providence; Sovereignty of God Scripture: Exodus 33:20 Used With Tune: ST. DENIO

Lord, Listen to Your Children Praying

Author: Ken Medema Meter: Irregular Appears in 32 hymnals Lyrics: Lord, listen to your children praying. Lord, send your Spirit in this place. Lord, listen to your children praying. Send us love; send us power; send us grace. Topics: Gift of the Holy Spirit; Prayer Scripture: Psalm 17:6 Used With Tune: CHILDREN PRAYING