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Crashing Waters at Creation

Author: Sylvia G. Dunstan (1955-1993) Meter: 8.7.8.7 Appears in 12 hymnals Scripture: Genesis 1:1-5 Topics: Christian Initiation; Salvation/Redemption; Water; Baptism (general) Used With Tune: MARCHING

O Day of Rest and Gladness

Author: Christopher Wordsworth Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 811 hymnals Scripture: Genesis 1:3 Lyrics: 1 O day of rest and gladness, O day of joy and light, O balm of care and sadness, most beautiful, most bright! On thee the high and lowly before th'eternal throne sing "Holy, holy, holy" to the great Thee-in-One. 2 On thee at the creation, the light first had its birth, on thee for our salvation Christ rose from depths of earth; on thee our Lord victorious, the Spirit sent from heav'n, and thus on thee most glorious, a triple light was giv'n. 3 New graces ever gaining from this our day of rest, we reach the rest remaining to spirits of the blest. To Holy Ghost be praises, to Father and to Son; the church her voice upraises to thee, blest Three-in-One. Used With Tune: CRÜGER

God, That Madest Earth and Heaven

Author: Reginald Heber; Frederick Lucian Hosmer Meter: 8.4.8.4.8.8.8.4 Appears in 472 hymnals Scripture: Genesis 1:1-15 Lyrics: 1. God, that madest earth and heaven, darkness and light, who the day for toil hast given, for rest the night: may thine angel guards defend us, slumber sweet thy mercy send us; holy dreams and hopes attend us, this livelong night. 2. When the constant sun returning unseals our eyes, may we, born anew like morning, to labor rise. Gird us for the task that calls us, let not ease and self enthrall us, strong through thee whate'er befall us, O God most wise! Topics: Particular Times of Worship Evening; Evening Prayer; Providence; Work, Daily Used With Tune: AR HYD Y NOS

On This Day, the First of Days

Author: Henry W. Baker, 1821-1877 Appears in 83 hymnals Scripture: Genesis 1:2-3 Lyrics: 1 On this day, the first of days, God our Maker's name we praise; Who, creation’s Lord and Sspring Did the world from darkness bring. 2 On this day the eternal Son Over death his triumph won; On this day the Spirit came With its gifts of living flame. 3 Word-made-flesh, all praises be! You from sin have set us free; And with you we die and rise Unto God in sacrifice. 4 Holy Spirit, you impart Gifts of love to every heart; Give us light and grace, we pray, Fill our hearts this holy day. 5 God, the blessed Three in One, May your holy will be done; In your word our souls are free, As we praise the Trinity. Topics: Easter Season; Trinity Sunday; Commitment; Creation; Freedom; Gathering; God the Father (Creator); Grace; Light; Morning; New Year; Petition; Praise; Sacrifice; Sunday Used With Tune: LÜBECK Text Sources: La Mans Breviary. 1748

Shine, Jesus, Shine

Author: Graham Kendrick, 1950- Appears in 38 hymnals Scripture: Genesis 1:3 First Line: Lord, the light of your love is shining Refrain First Line: Shine, Jesus, shine, fill this land with the Father's glory Used With Tune: [Lord, the light of your love is shining]

As Man and Woman We Were Made

Author: Brian Wren Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8 Appears in 14 hymnals Scripture: Genesis 1:27 First Line: As man or woman we were made Lyrics: 1 As man and woman we were made that love be found and life begun, so praise the Lord who made us two, and praise the Lord when two are one: praise for the love that comes to life through child or parent, husband, wife. 2 Now Jesus lived and gave his love to make our life and loving new; so celebrate with him today and drink the joy he offers you, that makes the simple moment shine and changes water into wine. 3 And Jesus died to live again, so praise the love that, come what may, can bring the dawn and clear the skies, and waits to wipe all tears away; and let us hope for what shall be, believing where we cannot see. 4 Then spread the table, clear the hall, and celebrate till day is done; let peace go deep between us all and joy be shared by everyone; laugh and make merry with your friends, and praise the love that never ends! Topics: The Sacraments and Rites of the Church Marriage; The Sacraments and Rites of the Church Marriage; Weddings Used With Tune: SUSSEX CAROL

For Your Gift of God the Spirit

Author: Margaret Clarkson Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 10 hymnals Scripture: Genesis 1:2 Lyrics: 1 For your gift of God the Spirit, power to make our lives anew, pledge of life and hope of glory, Savior, we would worship you. Crowning gift of resurrection sent from your ascended throne, fullness of the very Godhead, come to make your life our own. 2 He, who in creation's dawning brooded on the lifeless deep, still across our nature's darkness moves to wake our souls from sleep, moves to stir, to draw, to quicken, thrusts us through with sense of sin; brings to birth and seals and fills us-- saving Advocate within. 3 He, himself the living Author, wakes to life the sacred Word; reads with us its holy pages and reveals our risen Lord. He it is who works within us, teaching rebel hearts to pray, he whose holy intercessions rise for us both night and day. 4 He, the mighty God, indwells us; his to strengthen, help, empower; his to overcome the Tempter-- ours to call in danger's hour. In his strength we dare to battle all the raging hosts of sin, and by him alone we conquer foes without and foes within. 5 Father, grant your Holy Spirit in our hearts may rule today, grieved not, quenched not, but unhindered, work in us his sovereign way. Fill us with your holy fullness, God the Father, Spirit, Son; in us, through us, then, forever, shall your perfect will be done. Topics: Conflict, Spirtual; Holy Spirit Gift of God; Holy Spirit in Creation; Holy Spirit Indweller; Spiritual Conflict; Holy Spirit Gift of God; Holy Spirit Illuminator; Holy Spirit in Creation; Holy Spirit Indweller; Holy Spirit Lifegiver; Holy Spirit Ministry; Holy Spirit Nature; Holy Spirit renewing Used With Tune: BLAENWERN

We Plow the Fields, and Scatter

Author: Matthias Claudius; Jane Montgomery Campbell Meter: 7.6.7.6 D with refrain Appears in 451 hymnals Scripture: Genesis 1 Lyrics: 1 We plow the fields and scatter the good seed on the land, but it is fed and watered by God's almighty hand; he sends the snow in winter, the warmth to swell the grain, the breezes and the sunshine, and soft refreshing rain. Refrain: All good gifts around us are sent from heav'n above; then thank the Lord, O thank the Lord for all his love. 2 He only is the Maker of all things near and far; he paints the wayside flower, he lights the evening star; the winds and waves obey him, by him the birds are fed; much more to us, his children, he gives our daily bread. [Refrain] 3 We thank you, our Creator, for all things bright and good, the seed-time and the harvest, our life, our health, our food; accept the gifts we offer for all your love imparts, and what you most would treasure - our humble, thankful hearts. [Refrain] Topics: Special Occasions; Christ--Adoration and praise; God--Creator; God--Goodness of; Thankfulness; Thanksgiving (Harvest) Used With Tune: WIR PFLÜGEN

Creator Spirit, by Whose Aid

Author: Rabanus Maurus, 776-856; John Dryden, 1631-1700 Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8 Appears in 185 hymnals Scripture: Genesis 1:2 Lyrics: 1 Creator Spirit, by whose aid The world's foundations first were laid, Come, visit ev'ry humble mind; Come, pour Your joys on humankind; From sin and sorrow set us free; May we Your living temples be. 2 O Source of uncreated light, The bearer of God's gracious might, Thrice holy fount, thrice holy fire, Our hearts with heav'nly love inspire; Your sacred, healing message bring To sanctify us as we sing. 3 Giver of grace, descend from high; Your sev'nfold gifts to us supply; Help us eternal truths receive And practice all that we believe; Give us Yourself that we may see The glory of the Trinity. 4 Immortal honor, endless fame Attend the almighty Father's name; The Savior-Son be glorified, Who for all humankind has died; To You, O Paraclete, we raise Unending songs of thanks and praise. Used With Tune: ALL EHR UND LOB