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Come, O Come, Great Quickening Spirit

Author: Edward Traill Horn III; Heinrich Held Hymnal: The Worshipbook #338 (1972) Meter: 8.7.8.7.7.7 Topics: Acts of the Church The Marriage Service Scripture: Romans 8:26-27 Tune Title: KOMM, O KOMM, DU GEIST DES LEBENS

For the Beauty of the Earth

Author: Folliott S. Pierpoint Hymnal: The Worshipbook #372 (1972) Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.7 Topics: Acts of the Church The Marriage Service Refrain First Line: Lord of all, to you we raise Lyrics: 1 For the beauty of the earth, For the beauty of the skies, For the love which from our birth Over and around us lies, Lord of all, to you we raise This our hymn of grateful praise. 2 For the wonder of each hour Of the day and of the night, Hill and vale, and tree and flower, Sun and moon, and stars of light, Lord of all, to you we raise This our hymn of grateful praise. 3 For the joy of ear and eye, For the heart and mind's delight, For the mystic harmony Linking sense to sound and sight, Lord of all, to you we raise This our hymn of grateful praise. 4 For the joy of human love, Brother, sister, parent, child, Friends on earth, and friends above, For all gentle thoughts and mild, Lord of all, to you we raise This our hymn of grateful praise. 5 For yourself, best gift divine, To all men so freely given, For your great, great love's design— Peace on earth and joy in heaven Lord of all, to you we raise This our hymn of grateful praise. Amen. Scripture: Psalm 8 Tune Title: DIX

How Firm a Foundation

Author: "K" Hymnal: The Worshipbook #425 (1972) Meter: 11.11.11.11 Topics: Acts of the Church Witness to the Resurrection—Funeral First Line: How firm a foundation, O saints of the Lord Lyrics: 1 How firm a foundation, O saints of the Lord, Is laid for your faith in his excellent Word! What more can he say than to you he has said, To you who for refuge to Jesus have fled? 2 "Fear not, I am with you, O be not dismayed, For I am your God, and will still give you aid; I'll strengthen you, help you, and cause you to stand, Upheld by my righteous, omnipotent hand. 3 "When through the deep waters I call you to go, The rivers of sorrow shall not overflow; For I will be near you, your troubles to bless, And sanctify to you your deepest distress. 4 "The soul that on Jesus has leaned for repose, I will not, I will not desert to his foes; That soul, though all hell should endeavor to shake, I'll never, no, never, no, never forsake." Amen. Scripture: Isaiah 43:1-7 Tune Title: FOUNDATION

Spirit of God, Descend Upon My Heart

Author: George Croly Hymnal: The Worshipbook #575 (1972) Meter: 10.10.10.10 Topics: Acts of the Church Confirmation Lyrics: 1 Spirit of God, descend upon my heart; Wean it from earth; through all its pulses move; Stoop to my weakness, mighty as thou art, And make me love thee as I ought to love. 2 I ask no dream, no prophet ecstasies, No sudden rending of the veil of clay, No angel visitant, no opening skies; But take the dimness of my soul away. 3 Hast thou not bid us love thee, God and King? All, all thine own, soul, heart, and strength, and mind; I see Thy cross— there teach my heart to cling: O let me seek thee, and O let me find! 4 Teach me to feel that thou art always nigh; Teach me the struggles of the soul to bear, To check the rising doubt, the rebel sigh; Teach me the patience of unanswered prayer. 5 Teach me to love thee as thine angels love, One holy passion filling all my frame; The baptism of the heaven-descended Dove, My heart an altar, and thy love the flame. Amen. Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23 Tune Title: MORECAMBE

There's a Wideness in God's Mercy

Author: Frederick W. Faber Hymnal: The Worshipbook #601 (1972) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Topics: Acts of the Church The Marriage Service Lyrics: 1 There's a wideness in God's mercy, Like the wideness of the sea; There's a kindness in his justice, Which is more than liberty. There is no place where earth's sorrows Are more felt than up in heaven; There is no place where earth's failings Have such kindly judgment given. 2 For the love of God is broader Than the measures of man's mind; And the heart of the Eternal Is most wonderfully kind. If our love were but more simple, We should take him at his word; And our lives would be all sunshine In the sweetness of our Lord. Amen. Scripture: Psalm 103:17 Tune Title: IN BABILONE

Abide with Me: Fast Falls the Eventide

Author: Henry F. Lyte Hymnal: The Worshipbook #278 (1972) Meter: 10.10.10.10 Topics: Acts of the Church Witness to the Resurrection—Funeral Lyrics: 1 Abide with me: fast falls the eventide; The darkness deepens; Lord, with me abide. When other helpers fail and comforts flee, Help of the helpless, O abide with me. 2 I need your presence every passing hour. What but your grace can foil the tempter's power? Who like yourself my guide and stay can be? Through cloud and sunshine, O abide with me. 3 I fear no foe, with you at hand to bless; Ills have no weight, and tears no bitterness. Where is death's sting? Where, grave, your victory? I triumph still, if you abide with me. 5 Hold now your cross before my closing eyes; Shine through the gloom, and point me to the skies: Heaven's morning breaks, and earth's vain shadows flee; In life, in death, O Lord, abide with me. Amen. Scripture: Psalm 102:26-27 Tune Title: EVENTIDE

Amazing Grace! How Sweet the Sound

Author: John Newton Hymnal: The Worshipbook #296 (1972) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Acts of the Church Confirmation Lyrics: 1 Amazing grace! How sweet the sound That saved a wretch like me! I once was lost, but now am found, Was blind, but now I see. 2 'Twas grace that taught my heart to fear, And grace my fears relieved; How precious did that grace appear The hour I first believed! 3 Through many dangers, toils, and snares, I have already come; 'Tis grace has brought me safe thus far, And grace will lead me home. 4 The Lord has promised good to me, His word my hope secures; He will my shield and portion be As long as life endures. Amen. Scripture: Psalm 103:8 Tune Title: AMAZING GRACE

Father, in Your Mysterious Presence

Author: Samuel Johnson Hymnal: The Worshipbook #363 (1972) Meter: 11.10.11.10 Topics: Acts of the Church The Marriage Service First Line: Father, in your mysterious presence kneeling Lyrics: 1 Father, in your mysterious presence kneeling, Now would our souls feel all your kindling love, For we are weak, and need some deep revealing Of trust and strength and calmness from above. 2 Lord, we have wandered forth through doubt and sorrow, And you have made each step an onward one, And we will ever trust each unknown morrow; You will sustain us till its work is done. 3 Now, Father, now in your dear presence kneeling, Our spirits yearn to feel your kindling love; Now make us strong; we need your deep revealing Of trust and strength and calmness from above. Amen. Scripture: Philippians 4:19 Tune Title: DONNE SECOURS

Where cross the crowded ways of life

Author: Dr. F. Mason North, 1850- Hymnal: Methodist Hymn and Tune Book #367 (1917) Topics: Charity, acts of ; The Church and the Kingdom of God Social Service; Service Of Christ; Service Social Lyrics: 1 Where cross the crowded ways of life, Where sound the cries of race and clan, Above the noise of selfish strife, We hear Thy voice, O Son of man! 2 In haunts of wretchedness and need, On shadowed thresholds dark with fears, From paths where hide the lures of grace, We catch the vision of Thy tears. 3 From tender childhood's helplessness, From woman's grief, man's burdened toil, From famished souls, from sorrow's stress, Thy heart has never known recoil. 4 The cup of water given for Thee Still holds the freshness of Thy grace; Yet long these multitudes to see The sweet compassion of Thy face. 5 O Master, from the mountain side, Make haste to heal these hearts of pain, Among these restless throngs abide, O tread the city's streets again. 6 Till sons of men shall learn Thy love, And follow where Thy feet have trod; Till glorious from Thy heaven above Shall come the city of our God. Languages: English Tune Title: MELROSE

Give to the Winds Your Fears

Author: John Wesley; Paul Gerhardt Hymnal: The Worshipbook #377 (1972) Topics: Acts of the Church Witness to the Resurrection—Funeral Lyrics: 1 Give to the winds your fears; In hope be undismayed; God hears your sighs and counts your tears, God shall lift up your head. 2 To him commit your griefs; Your ways put in his hands— To his sure truth and tender care Who earth and heaven commands. 3 O put your trust in God; In duty's path go on. Walk in his strength with faith and hope, So shall your work be done. 4 Leave to his sovereign sway To choose and to command; So you shall, faithful, seek his way— How wise, how strong his hand! Amen. Scripture: Matthew 14:17 Tune Title: ST. BRIDE