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Shepherd of My Heart

Author: Francis Patrick O'Brien, b. 1958 Appears in 3 hymnals First Line: My shepherd is the Lord, for nothing shall I want Refrain First Line: Guide me, O shepherd of my heart Topics: Homeland; Shepherd Scripture: Psalm 23 Used With Tune: [My shepherd is the Lord, for nothing shall I want]

Jesus, Lead the Way

Author: Nicholas L. von Zinzendorf, 1700-1760; Jane Borthwick, 1813-1897 Meter: 5.5.8.8.5.5 Appears in 289 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Jesus, lead the way Through our life's long day, When at times the way is cheerless, Help us follow, calm and fearless; Guide us by your hand To the promised land. 2 Jesus be our light, In the midst of night, Let not faithless fear o'ertake us, Let not faith and hope forsake us; May we feel you near As we worship here. 3 When in deepest grief, Strengthen our belief. When temptations come alluring, Make us patient and enduring; Lord we seek your grace In this holy place. 4 Jesus, still lead on 'Til our rest be won: If you lead us through rough places, Grant us your redeeming graces. When our course is o'er, Open heaven's door. Topics: Patience Scripture: Mark 10:32 Used With Tune: ROCHELLE

I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say

Author: Horatius Bonar, 1808-1889 Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 1,228 hymnals Lyrics: 1 I heard the voice of Jesus say, "Come unto me and rest; Lay down, O weary one, lay down Your head upon my breast." I came to Jesus as I was, So weary, worn, and sad; I found in him a resting place, And he has made me glad. 2 I heard the voice of Jesus say, "Behold, I freely give The living water; thirsty one, Stoop down, and drink, and live." I came to Jesus, and I drank Of that life-giving stream; My thirst was quenched, my soul revived, And now I live in him. 3 I heard the voice of Jesus say, "I am this dark world's light; Look unto me, your morn shall rise, And all your day be bright." I looked to Jesus, and I found In him my star, my sun; And in that light of life I'll walk Till trav'ling days are done. Topics: Commandments Scripture: Matthew 11:25-30 Used With Tune: KINGSFOLD

Thy Kingdom Come

Author: Rory Cooney, b. 1952 Appears in 3 hymnals First Line: O you who taught the mud to dream Refrain First Line: We wait in joy Topics: Seasons and Feasts Christ the King; Gentleness; Salvation History Scripture: Isaiah 55:10 Used With Tune: [O you who taught the mud to dream]

Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation

Author: John M. Neale, 1818-1866 Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Appears in 289 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Christ is made the sure foundation, Christ the head and cornerstone; Chosen of the Lord and precious, Binding all the church in one; Holy Zion’s help forever, And her confidence alone. 2 To this temple, where we call you, Come, O Lord of hosts, today; With your wonted lovingkindness Hear your servants as they pray. And your fullest benediction Shed in all its bright array. 3 Grant, we pray, to all your people, All the grace they ask to gain; What they gain from you forever With the blessèd to retain, And hereafter in your glory Evermore with you to reign. Scripture: Psalm 118:24 Used With Tune: ST. THOMAS Text Sources: 11th C.

Church of God

Author: Sr. Pamela Stotter Appears in 3 hymnals First Line: Come, people of God, with joyful song Refrain First Line: Church of God, chosen people Scripture: Ephesians 5:8-9 Used With Tune: [Come, people of God, with joyful song]

We Will Serve the Lord

Author: Rory Cooney, b. 1952 Appears in 3 hymnals First Line: Wealth can be an idol Refrain First Line: As for me and my house Topics: Sharing Scripture: Joshua 24:14-24 Used With Tune: [Wealth can be an idol]

Now Go Forward

Author: Unknown Appears in 3 hymnals First Line: Now go forward, press toward the goal Topics: Time Scripture: Matthew 10:28 Used With Tune: [Now go forward, press toward the goal]

Sing Hey for the Carpenter

Author: John L. Bell, b. 1949 Meter: Irregular Appears in 3 hymnals First Line: Come with me, come wander Topics: Sharing Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22 Used With Tune: SING HEY

Take Up Your Cross

Author: Charles W. Everest, 1814-1877 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 297 hymnals First Line: Take up your cross, the Savior said Lyrics: 1 Take up your cross, the Saviour 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; His 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 heart be still; The Lord for you accepted death Upon a cross, on Calv'ry's hill. 4 Take up your cross, then, in his strength, And calmly ev'ry danger brave; It guides you to a better home And leads to vict'ry o'er the grave. 5 Take up your cross, and follow Christ, Nor think till death to lay it down; For only those who bear the cross May hope to wear the glorious crown. Topics: Seasons and Feasts Triumph of the Cross Scripture: Matthew 16:21-27 Used With Tune: O WALY WALY