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Blessed Be the God of Israel

Author: Carl P. Daw, Jr., b. 1944 Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 18 hymnals First Line: Bless'd be the God of Israel Lyrics: 1 Blessed be the God of Israel who comes to set us free and raises up new hope for us: a branch from David’s tree. So have the prophets long declared that with a mighty arm God would turn back our enemies and all who wish us harm. 2 With promised mercy will God still the covenant recall, the oath once sworn to Abraham, from foes to save us all, that we might worship without fear and offer lives of praise, in holiness and righteousness to serve God all our days. 3 My child, as prophet of the Lord you will prepare the way, to tell God’s people they are saved from sin’s eternal sway. Then shall God’s mercy from on high shine forth and never cease to drive away the gloom of death and lead us into peace. Topics: Morning, Evening; Advent Scripture: Luke 1:68-79 Used With Tune: FOREST GREEN

Great Is Thy Faithfulness

Author: Thomas O. Chisholm, 1866-1960 Meter: 11.10.11.10 with refrain Appears in 189 hymnals First Line: Great is thy faithfulness, O God my Father Refrain First Line: Great is thy faithfulness! Lyrics: 1 Great is Thy faithfulness, O God my Father; There is no shadow of turning with Thee; Thou changest not, Thy compassions, they fail not; As Thou hast been, Thou forever will be. Refrain: Great is Thy faithfulness! Great is Thy faithfulness! Morning by morning new mercies I see. All I have needed Thy hand hath provided; Great is Thy faithfulness, Lord, unto me! 2 Summer and winter and springtime and harvest, Sun, moon and stars in their courses above Join with all nature in manifold witness To Thy great faithfulness, mercy and love. (Refrain) 3 Pardon for sin and a peace that endureth Thine own dear presence to cheer and to guide; Strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow, Blessings all mine, with ten thousand beside! (Refrain) Topics: Creation, Preservation Scripture: Lamentations 3:22-24 Used With Tune: FAITHFULNESS

Baptized in Water

Author: Michael Saward, b. 1932 Meter: 5.5.8 D Appears in 48 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Baptized in water, sealed by the Spirit, cleansed by the blood of Christ, our King; heirs of salvation, trusting his promise, faithfully now God's praise we sing. 2 Baptized in water, sealed by the Spirit, dead in the tomb with Christ, our King; one with his rising, freed and forgiven, thankfully now God's praise we sing. 3 Baptized in water, sealed by the Spirit, marked with the sign of Christ, our King; born of one Father, we are God's children, joyfully now God's praise we sing. Topics: Affirmation of Baptism; Easter, Vigil of; Holy Baptism Scripture: John 3:1-17 Used With Tune: BUNESSAN

When Israel Was in Egypt's Land

Meter: 8.5.8.5 with refrain Appears in 66 hymnals Refrain First Line: Go down, Moses Lyrics: 1 When Israel was in Egypt's land, Let my people go, oppressed so hard they could not stand, Let my people go. Refrain: Go down, Moses, way down in Egypt's land, tell old Pharaoh: Let my people go. 2 The Lord told Moses what to do, Let my people go, to lead the childr'n of Israel through, Let my people go. (Refrain) 3 The pillar of cloud shall clear the way, Let my people go, A fire by night, a shade by day, let my people go. (Refrain) 4 As Israel stood by the waterside, Let my people go, at God's command it did divide, Let my people go. (Refrain) 5 When they had reached the other shore, Let my people go, they sang the song of triumph o'er, Let my people go. (Refrain) 6 O let us all from bondage flee, Let my people go, and let us all in Christ be free, Let my people go. (Refrain) Topics: Easter, Vigil of; Holy Week, The Three Days; Society Scripture: Exodus 8:1 Used With Tune: TUBMAN Text Sources: African-American spiritual

Away in a Manger

Meter: 11.11.11.11 Appears in 550 hymnals First Line: Away in a manger, no crib for his bed Lyrics: 1 Away in a manger, no crib for a bed, the little Lord Jesus laid down his sweet head; the stars in the bright sky looked down where he lay; the little Lord Jesus asleep on the hay. 2 The cattle are lowing, the baby awakes, but little Lord Jesus, no crying he makes. I love you, Lord Jesus: look down from on high and stay by my side until morning is nigh. 3 Be near me, Lord Jesus; I ask you to stay close by me forever and love me, I pray. Bless all the dear children in your tender care; prepare us for heaven to live with you there. Topics: Christmas Scripture: Luke 2:1-20 Used With Tune: CRADLE SONG Text Sources: USA, 19th century

Lord, You Give the Great Commission

Author: Jeffery Rowthorn, b. 1934 Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 43 hymnals Refrain First Line: With the Spirit's gifts empow'r us 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: With the Spirit's gifts empower 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: With the Spirit's gifts empower us for the work of ministry. 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: With the Spirit's gifts empower us for the work of ministry. 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: With the Spirit's gifts empower us for the work of ministry. 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: With the Spirit's gifts empower us for the work of ministry. Topics: Reformation Day; Society; Witness Scripture: Luke 24:44-52 Used With Tune: ABBOT'S LEIGH

Jesus, Remember Me

Meter: Irregular Appears in 57 hymnals Topics: Christ the King/Reign of Christ; Forgiveness, Healing; Heaven, Eternal Life; Sunday of the Passion Scripture: Luke 23:42 Used With Tune: REMEMBER ME

Now, Lord, You Let Your Servant Go in Peace

Appears in 8 hymnals Topics: Service Music, Hymns, and Songs Used With Tune: [Now, Lord, You Let Your Servant Go in Peace] (Hurd)

Let Us Talents and Tongues Employ

Author: Fred Kaan, b. 1929 Meter: 8.8.8.8 with refrain Appears in 34 hymnals Refrain First Line: Jesus lives again, earth can breathe 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. (Refrain) 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! (Refrain) Topics: Witness Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21 Used With Tune: LINSTEAD

I've Just Come from the Fountain

Meter: 8.8.7.4 with refrain Appears in 9 hymnals First Line: O brother, do you love Jesus? Lyrics: Refrain: I've just come from the fountain, I've just come from the fountain Lord, I've just come from the fountain, his name's so sweet. (Refrain) 1 O brother, do you love Jesus? Yes, yes, I do love my Jesus. Brother, do you love Jesus? His name's so sweet. (Refrain) 2 O sister, do you love Jesus? Yes, yes, I do love my Jesus. Sister, do you love Jesus? His nam'e so sweet. (Refrain) 3 O sinner, do you love Jesus? Yes, yes, I do love my Jesus. Sinner, do you love Jesus? His name's so sweet. (Refrain) Topics: Forgiveness, Healing; Holy Baptism Scripture: John 21:15-17 Used With Tune: HIS NAME SO SWEET Text Sources: African-American spiritual