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Like the Murmur of the Dove's Song

Author: Carl P. Daw, Jr. Meter: 8.7.8.7.6 Appears in 36 hymnals Scripture: John 15:5 Lyrics: 1 Like the murmur of the dove's song, like the challenge of her flight, like the vigor of the wind's rush, like the new flame's eager might: Come, Holy Spirit, come. 2 To the members of Christ's body, to the branches of the Vine, to the Church in faith assembled, to her midst as gift and sign: Come, Holy Spirit, come. 3 With the healing of division, with the ceaseless voice of prayer, with the power of love and witness, with the peace beyond compare: Come, Holy Spirit, come. Topics: Singing God's Story Pentecost and the Holy Spirit Used With Tune: BRIDEGROOM

I Need Thee Every Hour

Author: Annie S. Hawks Meter: 6.4.6.4 with refrain Appears in 968 hymnals Scripture: John 15:5 Refrain First Line: I need thee, O I need thee Lyrics: 1. I need thee every hour, most gracious Lord; no tender voice like thine can peace afford. Refrain: I need thee, O I need thee; every hour I need thee; O bless me now, my Savior, I come to thee. 2. I need thee every hour; stay thou nearby; temptations lose their power when thou art nigh. (Refrain) 3. I need thee every hour, in joy or pain; come quickly and abide, or life is vain. (Refrain) 4. I need thee every hour; teach me thy will; and thy rich promises in me fulfill. (Refrain) 5. I need thee every hour, most Holy One; O make me thine indeed, thou blessed Son. (Refrain) Topics: Sanctifiying and Perfecting Grace Personal Holiness; Sanctifiying and Perfecting Grace Prayer, Trust, Hope; Aspiration and Resolve; Calmness and Serenity; Commitment Used With Tune: NEED

Unless a Grain of Wheat

Author: Bernadette Farrell, b. 1957 Appears in 15 hymnals Scripture: John 15:4-5 First Line: If we have died with him Used With Tune: [If we have died with him]

Bread of Heaven, on Thee We Feed

Author: Josiah Conder Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.7 Appears in 336 hymnals Scripture: John 15:1 Lyrics: 1 Bread of heaven on Thee we feed, For Thou art our food indeed; Ever may our souls be fed With this true and living Bread, Day by day with strength supplied, Through the life of Christ who died. 2 Vine of heaven, Thy love supplies This blest cup of sacrifice; 'Tis Thy wounds our healing give; To Thy cross we look and live: Thou our life! O let us be Rooted, grafted, built on Thee. Used With Tune: ARFON

Let Us Talents and Tongues Employ

Author: Fred Kaan, b. 1929 Meter: 8.8.8.8 with refrain Appears in 34 hymnals Scripture: John 15 Refrain First Line: Jesus lives again Lyrics: 1 Let us talents and tongues employ, reaching out with a shout of joy. Bread is broken, the wine is poured, Christ is spoken and seen and heard. Refrain: Jesus lives again, earth can breathe again, pass the Word around: loaves abound! 2 Christ is able to make us one. At the table he sets the tone, teaching people to live to bless, love in word and in deed express. 3 Jesus calls us in, sends us out bearing fruit in a world of doubt, gives us love to tell, bread to share. God (Immanuel) everywhere! Topics: Lord's Supper Used With Tune: LINSTEAD

I Danced in the Morning

Author: Sydney Carter, b. 1915 Meter: Irregular Appears in 52 hymnals Scripture: John 15:4 First Line: I danced in the morning when the world was begun Refrain First Line: Dance then wherever you may be Used With Tune: SHAKER SONG

O Blessed Spring

Author: Susan Palo Cherwien, b. 1953 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 11 hymnals Scripture: John 15:1-5 First Line: O blessed spring, where Word and sign Topics: Burial; Christian Hope; Holy Baptism Used With Tune: BERGLUND

Evening of the Day

Author: Henry F. Lyte Appears in 1,667 hymnals Scripture: John 15:4 First Line: Abide with me: fast falls the eventide 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, oh, abide with me! 2 Not a brief glance I beg, a passing word, But as thou dwell'st with thy disciples, Lord, Familiar, condescending, patient, free, Come, not to sojourn, but abide with me. 3 I need thy presence every passing hour: What but thy grace can foil the tempter's power? Who like thyself my guide and stay can be? Thro' cloud and sunshine, oh, abide with me! Topics: Abide with Me; Close of Service; Communion of Saints With God Used With Tune: EVENTIDE

"I am the Vine"

Author: K. Shaw Appears in 36 hymnals Scripture: John 15:1-10 First Line: I am the vine, and ye are the branches Refrain First Line: I am the vine, and ye are the branches Lyrics: 1 I am the vine, and ye are the branches, Bear precious fruit for Jesus to-day; The branch that in me no fruit ever beareth, Jesus hath said, "He taketh away." Chorus: I am the vine, and ye are the branches; I am the vine, be faithful and true; Ask what ye will, your prayer shall be granted; "The Father loved me, so I have loved you." 2 Now ye are clean, thro' words I have spoken, Abiding in me, much fruit ye shall bear; "Dwelling in thee, my promise unbroken, Glory in heav'n with me ye shall share. [Chorus] 3 Yes, by your fruits the world is to know you, Walking in love as children of day; Follow your Guide, he passed on before you, Leading to realms of glorious day. [Chorus] Used With Tune: [I am the vine, and ye are the branches]

We Have Been Told

Author: David Haas, b. 1957 Appears in 10 hymnals Scripture: John 15 First Line: I am the vine, you are the branches Refrain First Line: We have been told, we've seen Christ's face Topics: Lent Used With Tune: [I am the vine, you are the branches]