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Christ the prisoner, Christ the Victim

Author: Keith Pound, b. 1933 Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 1 hymnal Topics: Proper 8 Used With Tune: RUSTINGTON

Tell the Gospel's Boundless Riches

Author: Delores Dufner, OSB, b. 1939 Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 1 hymnal Topics: Sacred Heart of Jesus Used With Tune: RUSTINGTON

When We Were a Younger Nation

Author: Carolyn Winfrey Gillette Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 2 hymnals Lyrics: When we were a younger nation, When new settlers filled this land— God, you called this congregation By your guiding, caring hand. Those you gathered shared a language And a life of love and praise; Through your grace, they spread your message In those pioneering days. We, your church, have seen great wonders As we’ve known Christ’s presence here. We have welcomed in new members; We’ve been blessed from year to year. Through our music and our worship, Through our teaching of your word, Through our laughter and our friendship, We’ve proclaimed it: “God is good!” Yet your goodness that we cherish Can’t be kept within this place; So you send us out in service, Doing justice, seeking peace. Spirit-filled, we heal the broken, Build new houses—new lives, too; God, in ways both lived and spoken, We have sought to follow you. In an ever-changing nation, God, you call us yet again; You have shown this generation How to welcome others in. Crossings bounds of faith and culture, May we learn and grow and share; And may we, your church, be faithful, Loving, serving everywhere. Topics: Anniversary, Church Scripture: Luke 4:16-20 Used With Tune: RUSTINGTON

Martha Sent Unto the Savior

Author: Gracia Grindal Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 1 hymnal Topics: Biblical Names and Places Mary/Martha; Biblical Names and Places Lazarus; Biblical Names and Places Bethany; Epiphany and Ministry of Christ ; Jesus Christ Miracles of; Resurrection; Sickness and Healing Scripture: John 11:1-44 Used With Tune: RUSTINGTON

In Thy Wrath and Hot Displeasure

Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 7 hymnals Lyrics: 1 In thy wrath and hot displeasure, chasten not thy servant, Lord; let thy mercy, without measure, help and peace to me afford. Heavy is my tribulation, sore my punishment has been; broken by thine indignation, I am troubled by my sin. 2 With my burden of transgression heavy-laden, overborne, humbled low I make confession, for my folly now I mourn. Weak and wounded, I implore thee; Lord, to me thy mercy show; all my pray'r is now before thee, all my trouble thou dost know. 3 Darkness gathers, foes assail me, but I answer not a word; all my friends desert and fail me, only thou my cry hast heard. Lord, in thee am I confiding; thou wilt answer when I call, lest my foes, the good deriding, triumph in thy servant's fall. 4 I am prone to halt and stumble, grief and sorrow dwell within, shame and guilt my spirit humble; I am sorry for my sin. Lord, my God, do not forsake me, let me know that thou art near, under thy protection take me, as my Savior now appear. Topics: Trust in God; The Way of Salvation Repentance; Adversaries; Chastisement; God Mercy of; Heart Contrite Scripture: Psalm 38 Used With Tune: RUSTINGTON Text Sources: The Psalter, 1912

Holy Presence, Holy Teacher

Author: Shirley Erena Murray Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 3 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Holy Presence, Holy Teacher, Light illumining our lives, in the compass of your wisdom all our work and worship thrives: lead us when we sense your calling till we find our chosen field, following your hand’s direction, honoring your truth revealed. 2 By our nurture and by culture ev’ry life is shaped to grow, fed by long tradition’s learning, formed by mentors as we go; tune our ears to hear the Gospel questioning accepted thought, ready to respect each other, see the gifts that each has brought. 3 Yours the world of pow’r and beauty, ours the task to tend its needs, day by day in cheerful service growing faith like mustard seeds, striving in unlikely places, standing where indeed we must, acting from compelling conscience, working for what’s fair and just. 4 God, we pray for understanding in our study, in our goals, concepts that will change and challenge, vision to inspire our souls, that this place for mind’s reflection, faith examined, Word addressed, be a witness to your teaching and our faithful search be blessed. Topics: Faith; God Images and Names of; God’s Call; Justice; Learning; Nurturing Faith; Schools and Learning Communities; Service; Vocation; Wisdom Scripture: Genesis 2:4-15 Used With Tune: RUSTINGTON