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Ye servants of the Lord, Each in his office wait

Author: Doddridge Hymnal: The Voice of Praise #698 (1873) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Scripture: Luke 12:35-38 Lyrics: 1 Ye servants of the Lord, Each in his office wait; With joy obey his heavenly word, And watch before his gate. 2 Let all your lamps be bright, And trim the golden flame; Gird up your loins, as in his sight, For awful is his name. 3 Watch! 'tis your Lord's command; And while we speak, he's near; Mark every signal of his hand, And ready all appear. 4 Oh, happy servant he In such a posture found! He shall his Lord with rapture see, And be with honor crowned. Topics: The Christian Life Humility and Watchfulness; The Watchful Servant

Ye servants of the Lord

Author: Philip Doddridge, 1702-1751 Hymnal: Complete Anglican Hymns Old and New #757 (2000) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Scripture: Luke 12:35 Lyrics: 1 Ye servants of the Lord, each for his coming wait, observant of his heav'nly word, and watchful at his gate. 2 Let all your lamps be bright, and trim the golden flame; gird up your loins as in his sight, for awesome is his name. 3 Watch! 'tis your Lord's command, and while we speak, he's near; mark the first signal of his hand, and ready all appear. 4 O happy servants they, in such a posture found, who share their Saviour's triumph day, with joy and honour crowned. 5 Christ shall the banquet spread with his own royal hand, and raise each faithful servant's head amid th'angelic band. Topics: Advent; Faith, Trust and Commitment; Ordination/Commissioning; The Serving Community; Year A Advent 1; Year C Advent 1; Year C Proper 14 Languages: English Tune Title: NARENZA

Watchfulness

Author: Doddridge Hymnal: Psalms and Hymns and Spiritual Songs #763 (1875) Scripture: Luke 12:37 First Line: Ye servants of the Lord Topics: Activity; Christians Encouragements; Courage; Encouragements; Fearfulness; Hope Under Despondency; Watchfulness

Forth in Thy Name, O Lord, I Go

Author: Charles Wesley (1707-1788) Hymnal: Common Praise (1998) #467 (1998) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Scripture: Luke 12:32-40 Lyrics: 1 Forth in thy name, O Lord, I go, my daily labour to pursue; thee, only thee, resolved to know in all I think or speak or do. 2 The task thy wisdom hath assigned O let me cheerfully fulfil, in all my works thy presence find, and prove thy good and perfect will. 3 Thee may I set at my right hand, whose eyes mine inmost substance see, and labour on at thy command, and offer all my works to thee. 4 Give me to bear thy easy yoke, and every moment watch and pray, and still to things eternal look, and hasten to thy glorious day; 5 for thee delightfully employ whate'er thy bounteous grace hath given; and run my course with even joy, and closely walk with thee to heaven. Topics: Call and Vocation; Discipleship; Dismissal; Stewardship Languages: English Tune Title: SONG 34

All Things Bright and Beautiful

Author: Cecil Frances Alexander (1818-1895) Hymnal: Common Praise (1998) #415 (1998) Meter: 7.6.7.6 with refrain Scripture: Luke 12:22-34 First Line: Each radiant flower that opens Lyrics: Refrain: All things bright and beautiful, all creatures great and small, all things wise and wonderful, the Lord God made them all. 1 Each radiant flower that opens, each vibrant bird that sings, God made their glowing colours, God made their lively wings. [Refrain] 2 The cold wind in the winter, the pleasant summer sun, the ripe fruit in the garden, God made them every one. [Refrain] 3 The rocky mountain splendour, the loon's wild, haunting call, the great lakes and the prairies, the forest in the fall. [Refrain] 4 God gave us eyes to see them, and lips that we might tell how great is the Creator, who has made all things well. [Refrain] Topics: Creation; Creation; Canada Languages: English Tune Title: ALL THINGS BRIGHT

A growing kingdom

Author: Arthur C. Coxe Hymnal: Laudes Domini #487 (1888) Scripture: Luke 12:32 First Line: Oh, where are the kings and empires now Lyrics: 1 Oh, where are kings and empires now, Of old that went and came? But, Lord, thy church is praying yet, A thousand years the same. 2 We mark her goodly battlements, And her foundations strong; We hear within the solemn voice Of her unending song. 3 For not like kingdoms of the world Thy holy church, O God! Though earthquake shocks are threatening her, And tempests are abroad;-- 4 Unshaken as eternal hills, Immovable she stands, A mountain that shall fill the earth, A house not made by hands. Topics: Christ Corner-stone; Church Institutions of; Communion of Saints At Lord's Table; Corner-Stone Languages: English Tune Title: ST. ANN'S

Jesus, Lead Thou On

Author: Nicholaus Ludwig von Zinzendorf, 1700-60; Jane L. Borthwick, 1813-97 Hymnal: Lutheran Service Book #718 (2006) Meter: 5.5.8.8.5.5 Scripture: Luke 12:32 Lyrics: 1 Jesus, lead Thou on Till our rest is won; And although the way be cheerless, We will follow calm and fearless. Guide us by Thy hand To our fatherland. 2 If the way be drear, If the foe be near, Let not faithless fears o'ertake us; Let not faith and hope forsake us; For through many a woe To our home we go. 3 When we seek relief From a long-felt grief, When temptations come alluring, Make us patient and enduring. Show us that bright shore Where we weep no more. 4 Jesus, lead Thou on Till our rest is won. Heav'nly leader, still direct us, Still support, console, protect us, Till we safely stand In our fatherland. Languages: English Tune Title: SEELENBRÄUTIGAM

All Creatures of Our God and King

Author: Francis of Assisi (1182-1226); William Henry Draper (1855-1933) Hymnal: Common Praise (1998) #355 (1998) Meter: 8.8.8.8 with alleluias Scripture: Luke 12:22-34 Lyrics: 1 All creatures of our God and King, lift up your voices, let us sing: alleluia, alleluia! Bright burning sun and golden beams, pale silver moon that gently gleams, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia! 2 Great rushing winds and breezes soft, you clouds that ride the heavens aloft, O sing now, alleluia! Fair rising morn, with praise rejoice, stars nightly shining, find a voice: alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia! 3 Swift flowing water, pure and clear, make music for your Lord to hear, alleluia, alleluia! Fire, so intense and fiercely bright, you give to us both warmth and light, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia! 4 Earth ever fertile, day by day unfold your blessings on our way, O sing now, alleluia! All flowers and fruits that in you grow, God's glory let them also show: alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia! 5 All you with mercy in your heart, forgiving others, take your part, alleluia, alleluia! All you that pain and sorrow bear, praise God, and cast on God your care: alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia! 6 And even you, most gentle death, waiting to hush our final breath, O sing now, alleluia! You lead back home the child of God, for Christ our Lord that way has trod: alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia! 7 Let all things their creator bless, and worship God in humbleness, alleluia, Alleluia! Praise God the Father, praise the Son, and praise the Spirit, Three-in-One: alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia! Topics: Praise of God; Repentance; Song of creation Languages: English Tune Title: LASST UNS ERFREUEN

Will Jesus Find Us Watching?

Author: Fanny J. Crosby Hymnal: Songs of the Kingdom #185 (1896) Scripture: Luke 12:37 First Line: When Jesus comes to reward His servants Refrain First Line: O can we say we are ready, brother Topics: Coming of Christ Languages: English Tune Title: [When Jesus comes to reward His servants]

Will Jesus Find Us Watching?

Author: Fanny J. Crosby Hymnal: Hymns of Faith #507 (1980) Scripture: Luke 12:37 First Line: When Jesus comes to reward His servants Refrain First Line: Oh, can we say we are ready, brother? Lyrics: 1 When Jesus comes to reward His servants, Whether it be noon or night, Faithful to Him will He find us watching, With our lamps all trimmed and bright? Chorus: Oh, can we say we are ready, brother? Ready for the soul’s bright home? Say, will He find you and me still watching, Waiting, waiting when the Lord shall come? 2 If, at the dawn of the early morning, He shall call us one by one, When to the Lord we restore our talents, Will He answer thee--“Well done”? (Chorus) 3 Have we been true to the trust He left us? Do we seek to do our best? If in our hearts there is naught condemns us, We shall have a glorious rest. (Chorus) 4 Blessed are those whom the Lord finds watching, In His glory they shall share; If He shall come at the dawn or midnight, Will He find us watching there? (Chorus) Topics: Admonition; Christ Return; Faithfulness of Believer; Admonition; Christ Return; Faithfulness of Believer; Second Coming Languages: English Tune Title: [When Jesus comes to reward His servants]