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Celtic Alleluia

Appears in 459 hymnals First Line: Alleluia, alleluia Lyrics: Alleluia, alleluia. Alleluia, alleluia. Topics: Additional Service Music Used With Tune: [Alleluia, alleluia]

Lord, You Give the Great Commission

Author: Jeffery Rowthorn Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 43 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Lord, you give the great commission: “Heal the sick and preach the word.” Lest the church neglect its mission And the gospel go unheard, Help us witness to your purpose With renewed integrity: Refrain: With the Spirit’s gifts empow’r us For the work of ministry. 2 Lord, you call us to your service: “In my name baptize and teach.” That the world may trust your promise, Life abundant meant for each, Give us all new fervor, draw us Closer in community: [Refrain] 3 Lord, you make the common holy: “This my body, this my blood.” Let us all, for earth’s true glory, Daily lift life heavenward, Asking that the world around us Share your children’s liberty: [Refrain] 4 Lord, you show us love’s true measure: “Father, what they do, forgive.” Yet we hoard as private treasure All that you so freely give. May your care and mercy lead us To a just society: [Refrain] 5 Lord, you bless with words assuring: “I am with you to the end.” Faith and hope and love restoring, May we serve as you intend And, amid the cares that claim us, Hold in mind eternity: [Refrain] Topics: General Music for Worship Ministry and Mission Used With Tune: ABBOT'S LEIGH

In His Temple Now Behold Him

Author: Henry J. Pye, 1825-1903; William Cooke, 1821-1894 Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Appears in 52 hymnals Lyrics: 1 In his temple now behold him, See the long expected Lord; Ancient prophets had foretold him; God has now fulfilled his word. Now, to praise him, his redeemed shall break forth with one accord. 2 In the arms of her who bore him, Virgin pure, behold him lie, While his aged saints adore him Ere in faith and hope they die. Alleluia! Alleluia! Lo, th'incarnate God most high. 3 Jesus, by your presentation, When they blest you, weak and poor, Make us see our great salvation, Seal us with your promise sure, And present us in your glory to your Father, cleansed and pure. 4 Prince and author of salvation, Be your boundless love our theme! Jesus, praise to you be given, By the world you did redeem, With the Father and the Spirit, Lord of majesty supreme. Topics: Seasonal Music Ordinary Time Scripture: Luke 2:22-24 Used With Tune: ST. THOMAS (TANTUM ERGO)

Lord of the Dance

Author: Sydney B. Carter, 1915-2004 Appears in 52 hymnals First Line: I danced in the morning when the world was begun Refrain First Line: Dance, then, wherever you may be Lyrics: 1 I danced in the morning when the world was begun, And I danced in the moon and the stars and the sun, And I came down from heaven and I danced on the earth, At Bethlehem I had my birth. Refrain: "Dance, then, wherever you may be; I am the Lord of the Dance," said he. "I'll lead you all wherever you may be, I will lead you all in the Dance," said he. 2 I danced for the scribe and the Pharisee, But they would not dance and they wouldn't follow me; I danced for the fishermen, for James and for John; They came with me and the dance went on. [Refrain] 3 I danced on the Sabbath and I cured the lame, The holy people, they said it was a shame; They whipped and they stripped and they hung me high, And they left me there on a cross to die. [Refrain] 4 I danced on a Friday when the sky turned black; It's hard to dance with the devil on your back; They buried my body and they thought I'd gone, But I am the dance and I still go on. [Refrain] 5 They cut me down and I leapt up high, I am the life that'll never, never die, I'll live in you if you'll live in me; "I am the Lord of the Dance," said he. [Refrain] Topics: General Music for Worship Resurrection Used With Tune: [I danced in the morning when the world was begun]

Here I Am, Lord

Author: Dan Schutte Appears in 63 hymnals First Line: I, the Lord of sea and sky Topics: General Music for Worship Ministry and Mission Scripture: Isaiah 6 Used With Tune: [I, the Lord of sea and sky]

Jesu, Joy of Our Desiring

Author: Martin Jahn, ca. 1620-1682; Robert S. Bridges, 1844-1930 Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.7.7 Appears in 24 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Jesu, joy of our desiring, Holy wisdom, love most bright, Drawn by you, our souls aspiring, Soar to uncreated Light. Word of God, our flesh that fashioned With the fire of life impassioned, Striving still to truth unknown, Soaring, dying, 'round your throne. 2 Through the way where hope is guiding, Hear what peaceful music rings; Where the flocks in you confiding, Drink of joy from deathless springs! Theirs is beauty’s fairest pleasure; Theirs is wisdom’s holiest treasure; You do ever lead your own, In the love of joys unknown. Topics: General Music for Worship Jesus Christ Used With Tune: WERDE MUNTER Text Sources: Christlich Herzens Andacht, 1665

Holy

Appears in 309 hymnals First Line: Holy, Holy, Holy Lord God of hosts Topics: Mass Settings Mass of Creation Used With Tune: [Holy, Holy, Holy Lord God of hosts]

Come, Holy Ghost

Author: Rabanus Maurus, 776-856; Edward Caswall, 1814-1878 Meter: 8.8.8.8 with repeat Appears in 283 hymnals First Line: Come, Holy Ghost, Creator blest Lyrics: 1 Come, Holy Ghost, Creator blest, And in our hearts take up thy rest; Come with thy grace and heav'nly aid To fill the hearts which thou hast made; To fill the hearts which thou hast made. 2 O Comforter, to thee we cry, Thou heav'nly gift of God most high; Thou font of life and fire of love, And sweet anointing from above; And sweet anointing from above. 3 Praise be to thee, Father and Son, And Holy Spirit, with them one; And may the Son on us bestow The gifts that from the Spirit flow; The gifts that from the Spirit flow. Topics: General Music for Worship Holy Spirit Used With Tune: LAMBILLOTTE

The Glory of These Forty Days

Author: St. Gregory the Great, ca. 540-604; Maurice F. Bell, 1862-1947 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 35 hymnals Lyrics: 1 The glory of these forty days We celebrate with songs of praise; For Christ, by whom all things were made, Himself has fasted and has prayed. 2 Alone and fasting Moses saw The loving God who gave the law; And to Elijah, fasting, came The steeds and chariots of flame. 3 So Daniel trained his mystic sight, Delivered from the lions' might; And John, the Bridegroom’s friend, became The herald of Messiah's name. 4 Then grant that we like them be true, Consumed in fast and pray'r with you; Our spirits strengthen with your grace, And give us joy to see your face. 5 O Father, Son, and Spirit blest, To you be ev'ry pray'r addressed; Who are in threefold Name adored, From age to age the only Lord. Topics: Seasonal Music Lent Used With Tune: ERHALT UNS, HERR Text Sources: Tr.: English Hymnal, 1906

God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen

Meter: 8.6.8.6.8.6 with refrain Appears in 120 hymnals Refrain First Line: O tidings of comfort and joy Lyrics: 1 God rest you merry, gentlemen, Let nothing you dismay; Remember Christ our Savior Was born on Christmas Day To save us all from Satan's pow'r When we were gone astray. Refrain: O tidings of comfort and joy, Comfort and joy: O tidings of comfort and joy. 2 From God our heav'nly Father A blessed angel came, And unto certain shepherds Brought tidings of the same, How that in Bethlehem was born The Son of God by name. [Refrain] 3 "Fear not, then," said the angel, "Let nothing you affright; This day is born a Savior Of Virgin pure and bright, To free all those who trust in him From Satan's pow'r and might." [Refrain] 4 Now to the Lord sing praises, All you within this place, And with true love and charity Each other now embrace; This holy tide of Christmas Is filled with heav'nly grace. [Refrain] Topics: Seasonal Music Christmas Used With Tune: GOD REST YOU MERRY Text Sources: Trad. English carol, 18th cent.