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O God, Unseen Yet Ever Near

Author: Edward Osler Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 133 hymnals Lyrics: 1 O God, unseen yet ever near, reveal thy presence now, while we, in love that hath no fear, before thy glory bow. 2 Here may thy faithful people know the blessings of thy love-- the streams that thro' the desert flow, the manna from above. 3 Awhile beside the fount we stay and eat this bread of thine; then go rejoicing, on our way, renewed with strength divine. Topics: The Church at Worship The Lord's Supper; God's Church The Church at Worship: The Lord's Supper; God: Presence; Lord's Supper Used With Tune: BELMONT

Purer in Heart, O God

Author: Fannie Estelle Davison Meter: 6.4.6.4.6.6.4.4 Appears in 103 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Purer in heart, O God, help me to be; may I devote my life wholly to thee. Watch thou my wayward feet, guide me with counsel sweet; purer in heart, help me to be. 2 Purer in heart, O God, help me to be; teach me to do thy will most lovingly. Be thou my friend and guide, let me with thee abide; purer in heart, help me to be. 3 Purer in heart, O God, help me to be; that I thy holy face one day may see. Keep me from secret sin, reign thou my soul within; purer in heart, help me to be. Topics: Life of Discipleship Prayer and Guidance; God's Church Life of Discipleship: Prayer and Guidance; Empowerment; Prayer; Guidance Scripture: Matthew 5:8 Used With Tune: PURER IN HEART

Beneath the Forms of Outward Rite

Author: James A. Blaisdell Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 17 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Beneath the forms of outward rite thy supper, Lord, is spread in every quiet upper room where fainting souls are fed. 2 The bread is always consecrate that friend divide with friend; each act of true community repeats thy feast again. 3 The blessed cup is only passed true memory of thee, when life anew pours out its wine with rich sufficiency. 4 O Master, through these symbols shared, thine own dear self impart, that in our daily life may flame the passion of thy heart. Topics: The Church at Worship The Lord's Supper; God's Church The Church at Worship: The Lord's Supper; Lord's Supper Used With Tune: BELMONT

God of the Fertile Fields

Author: Georgia Harkness Meter: 6.6.4.6.6.6.4 Appears in 15 hymnals Lyrics: 1 God of the fertile fields, shaper of earth that yields our daily bread, forth from your bounteous hand come gifts your love has planned, that all, in ev'ry land, be clothed and fed. 2 We would be stewards true, holding in trust from you all that you give; help us in love to share, teach us like you to care, for people everywhere, that all may live. 3 As grows the hidden seed to fruit that serves our need, your reign yet grows. So let our toil be used, no gift of yours abused, no humble task refused your love bestows. 4 God of the countryside, dear to our Lord who died to make us one; we pledge our lives anew, in faithful love to you; guide all we say and do, till life is done. Topics: God's World Care of the Earth; Care of the Earth; God: Reign; Rural Life; Harvest; Stewardship Used With Tune: ITALIAN HYMN

In the Name of the Lord

Author: Phill McHugh; Gloria Gaither; Sandi Patty Meter: Irregular Appears in 10 hymnals First Line: There is strength in the name of the Lord Topics: God Beyond All Name and Form Praise to God; Choruses and Refrains; God; Praise Used With Tune: IN THE NAME OF THE LORD

God the Spirit, Guide and Guardian

Author: Carl P. Daw, Jr. Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 13 hymnals Lyrics: 1 God the Spirit, guide and guardian, wind-sped flame and hovering dove, breath of life and voice of prophets, sign of blessing, power of love: give to those who lead your people fresh anointing of your grace; send them forth as bold apostles to your church in every place. 2 Christ our Savior, sovereign, shepherd, word made flesh, love crucified, teacher, healer, suffering servant, friend of sinners, foe of pride: in your tending may all pastors* learn and live a shepherd's care; grant them courage and compassion shown through word and deed and prayer. 3 Great Creator, life-bestower, truth beyond all thought's recall, fount of wisdom, womb of mercy, giving and forgiving all: as you know our strength and weakness, so may those the church exalts oversee its life steadfastly yet not overlook its faults. 4 Triune god, mysterious being, undivided and diverse, deeper than our minds can fathom, greater than our creeds rehearse: help us in our varied callings your full image to proclaim, that our ministries uniting may give glory to your name. *when appropriate, ministers, leaders, elders, teachers or deacons may be substituted for pastors. Topics: God's Church Ministry; God: Trinity; Ministry; Ordination Used With Tune: HYFRYDOL

The God of Abraham Praise

Author: Daniel ben Judah; Max Landsberg ; Newton Mann Meter: 6.6.8.4 D Appears in 66 hymnals Lyrics: 1 The God of Abraham praise. All praised be the Name, who was and is and is to be, is still the same; the one eternal God, ere all that now appears; the First, the Last, beyond all thought through timeless years! 2 God's Spirit flowing free, high surging where it will-- in prophet's word it spoke of old-- is speaking still. Established is God's law, and changeless it shall stand, deep writ upon the human heart, on sea, or land. 3 God has eternal life implanted in the soul. God's love shall be our strength and stay, while ages roll. Praise to the living God! All praised be the Name, who was, and is, and is to be, is still the same! Topics: God Beyond All Name and Form Praise to God; Eternal Life; God; God: Faithfulness; God: Names; Praise Used With Tune: LEONI

O God of Every Shining Constellation

Author: Albert F. Bayly Meter: 11.10.11.10 Appears in 25 hymnals First Line: O God of ev'ry shining constellation Topics: God Beyond All Name and Form God the Creator; God; God: Creator; God: Image Scripture: Job 38:31-33 Used With Tune: VICAR

This Is My Song

Author: Georgia Harkness; Lloyd Stone Meter: 11.10.11.10.11.10 Appears in 29 hymnals First Line: This is my song, O God of all the nations Topics: Times and Seasons National Songs; God's World Times and Seasons: National Songs; God: Reign; Peace on Earth Used With Tune: FINLANDIA

The Lord Will Make a Way Somehow

Author: Thomas A. Dorsey Meter: Irregular Appears in 6 hymnals First Line: Like a ship that's toss'd and driven Topics: God's Church Life of Discipleship: Conflict and Perseverance; Adversity; Conflict; Evil; Jesus Christ: Presence; Perseverance; Trust Used With Tune: SOMEHOW