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Spirit of holiness, wisdom and faithfulness

Author: Christopher M. Idle, b. 1938 Meter: 13.10.13.10 with refrain Appears in 8 hymnals Scripture: Acts 1:4-8 First Line: You came to interpret and teach us effectively Topics: Pentecost Year B; Baptism and Confirmation Used With Tune: BLOW THE WIND SOUTHERLY

Set My Soul Afire

Author: Gene Bartlett Meter: 11.11.11.11 with refrain Appears in 7 hymnals Scripture: Acts 1:8 First Line: Set my soul afire, Lord, for Thy holy Word Refrain First Line: Set my soul afire, Lord, set my soul afire Used With Tune: SCALES

God, You Spin the Whirling Planets

Author: Jane Parker Huber, 1926- Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 7 hymnals Scripture: Acts 1:8 Used With Tune: HYMN TO JOY

Veni Sancte Spiritus (Holy Spirit, come to us)

Author: Taizé Community Appears in 7 hymnals Scripture: Acts 1:8 Topics: Confession, Lament, and Healing; Baptism; Christian Year Advent; Christian Year Lent; Discernment; Healing; Holy Spirit; Service Music Gathering Used With Tune: [Veni Sancte Spiritus]

The Son of God, Our Christ

Author: Edward M. Blumenfeld, 1927-2013 Meter: 10.10.10.10 Appears in 7 hymnals Scripture: Acts 1:8 First Line: The Son of God, our Christ, the Word, the way Lyrics: 1 The Son of God, our Christ, the Word, the way. shared human life and toiled throughout the day; from common folk he called his friends to be co-workers in his sacred ministry. 2 In ev'ry test, in trials manifold, these servants witnessed, by their faith made bold; and with the gifts and talents which they brought, the Church was founded and God's message taught. 3 Today, as then, Christ summons us to dare to follow boldly and his work to share, declaring to the world his holy name and showing mercy to the sick and lame. 4 In city street, in town, or on the soil, may each serve Christ in faithful daily toil, and in each thought and kindly word and deed, obey Christ's call and go where he shall lead. 5 Where'er we find our witness should be made, whate'er our task, the Lord will be our aid, and we will gladly give for him our best and find each task divinely sent and blessed. Topics: Vocation Used With Tune: SURSUM CORDA

The Saviour's Message

Author: John Murray Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 6 hymnals Scripture: Acts 1:8 First Line: Hark, 'tis the Saviour of mankind Lyrics: 1 Hark, 'tis the Saviour of mankind, Speaks to his chosen few; 'Tis he who leads the wand'ring blind, In ways they could not know. 2 'Tis he who says, "Go forth my friends, Proclaim my truth to all; Inform each soul my grace extends As wide as Adam's fall. 3 Tell sinners of the deepest dye, That they might life obtain, I chose the cursed death to die, And taste infernal pain! 4 What though my ransom'd may refuse,, The message to receive; And you the messengers abuse, Yet still I come to save. 5 Yea, should the tempter still prevail, To blind my people's eyes; In my great day I'll rend the veil, From all beneath the skies. 6 Then ev'ry eye shall see the grace, You now in faith declare; And I myself from ev'ry face, Will wipe off ev'ry tear." 7 Lord we believe thy sacred word, And wait the glorious day, When ev'ry soul by grace restor'd, Shall walk in wisdom's way. Topics: Hymns, on the Life of Immanuel, the Head of every Man

Christ, You Call Us All to Service

Author: Joy F. Patterson, 1931- Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 6 hymnals Scripture: Acts 1:8 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 brokenhearted, to the captive bring release. 2 Teach us how to work together, brothers, sisters, 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. Used With Tune: IN BABILONE