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I Love Your Church, O Lord

Author: Timothy Dwight Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 1,323 hymnals Topics: Church and Mission Lyrics: 1 I love your church, O Lord! Her saints before you stand, dear as the apple of your eye, and graven on your hand. 2 Beyond my highest joy I prize her heavenly ways, her sweet communion, solemn vows, her hymns of love and praise. 3 I love your church, O God, the people you have called, the church our blest Redeemer saved with his own precious blood. Scripture: Psalm 17:8 Used With Tune: ST. THOMAS

Come, You Sinners, Poor and Needy

Author: Joseph Hart Meter: 8.7.8.7 Appears in 1,462 hymnals Topics: Church and Mission Lyrics: 1 Come, you sinners, poor and needy, weak and wounded, sick and sore; Jesus ready stands to save you, full of pity, love, and power. 2 Let not conscience make you linger, nor of fitness fondly dream; all that he requires as fitness is to know your need of him. 3 Come, you weary, heavy laden, lost and ruined by the fall; if you tarry till you're better, you will never come at all. 4 Come, arise, and go to Jesus, he will take you in his arms; in the love of your dear Savior you are safe from all alarms. Scripture: Matthew 9:13 Used With Tune: ARISE

When in Our Music God Is Glorified

Author: Fred Pratt Green Meter: 10.10.10.4 Appears in 84 hymnals Topics: Church and Mission Lyrics: 1 When in our music God is glorified, and adoration leaves no room for pride, it is as though the whole creation cried, "Alleluia!" 2 How often, making music, we have found a new dimension in the world of sound, as worship moved us to a more profound alleluia! 3 So has the church, in liturgy and song, in faith and love, through centuries of wrong, borne witness to the truth in every tongue: alleluia! 4 And did not Jesus sing a psalm that night when utmost evil strove against the Light? Then let us sing, for whom he won the fight: alleluia! 5 Let every instrument be tuned for praise! Let all rejoice who have a voice to raise! And may God give us faith to sing always, "Alleluia!" Scripture: Psalm 150 Used With Tune: ENGELBERG

The Church's One Foundation

Author: Samuel J. Stone Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6 Appears in 859 hymnals Topics: Church and Mission Lyrics: 1 The church's one foundation is Jesus Christ, her Lord; she is his new creation by water and the Word. From heaven he came and sought her to be his holy bride; with his own blood he bought her, and for her life he died. 2 Elect from every nation, yet one o'er all the earth; her charter of salvation: one Lord, one faith, one birth. One holy name she blesses, partakes one holy food, and to one hope she presses, with every grace endued. 3 Though with a scornful wonder the world sees her oppressed, by schisms rent asunder, by heresies distressed, yet saints their watch are keeping; their cry goes up: "How long?" and soon the night of weeping shall be the morn of song. 4 Mid toil and tribulation, and tumult of her war, she waits the consummation of peace forevermore, till with the vision glorious her longing eyes are blest, and the great church victorious shall be the church at rest. Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:11 Used With Tune: AURELIA

Faith of Our Fathers

Author: Frederick W. Faber Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8 Appears in 830 hymnals Topics: The Church on Mission Perserverance First Line: Faith of our fathers! living still Lyrics: 1 Faith of our fathers! living still in spite of dungeon, fire, and sword: oh, how our hearts beat high with joy whene'er we hear that glorious word! Faith of our fathers, holy faith! We will be true to thee till death! 2 Faith of our fathers! we will strive to win all nations unto thee, and through the truth that comes from God, the world shall then be truly free: faith of our fathers, holy faith! We will be true to thee till death! 3 Faith of our fathers! we will love both friend and foe in all our strife, and preach thee, too, as love knows how, by kindly words and virtuous life: faith of our fathers, holy faith! We will be true to thee till death! Used With Tune: ST. CATHERINE

Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation

Author: John Mason Neale Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Appears in 289 hymnals Topics: Service for the Lord's Day Opening of Worship; Service for the Lord's Day After Confession and Pardon; Service for the Lord's Day After Old Testament Lesson; Service for the Lord's Day Conclusion of Worship; Acts of the Church The Marriage Service; Acts of the Church Ordination; Acts of the Church Installation; Christian Year Lent; Christian Year Pentecost; Christian Year Trinity Sunday; Other Observances Mission Lyrics: 1 Christ is made the sure Foundation, Christ the head and cornerstone, Chosen of the Lord and precious, Binding all the church in one; Holy Zion's help forever, And her confidence alone. 2 To this temple, where we call you, Come, O Lord of Hosts, today! With your wonted loving-kindness Hear your people as they pray, And your fullest benediction Shed within its walls alway. 3 Here bestow on all your servants What they ask of you to gain: What they gain from you forever With the blessed to retain, And hereafter in your glory Evermore with you to reign. 4 Laud and honor to the Father, Laud and honor to the Son, Laud and honor to the Spirit, Ever Three and ever One; One in might, and One in glory, While unending ages run. Amen. Scripture: Ephesians 2:19-21 Used With Tune: REGENT SQUARE Text Sources: Latin Hymn, ca. 7th century

I Love to Tell the Story

Author: A. Catherine Hankey Meter: 7.6.7.6 D with refrain Appears in 1,211 hymnals Topics: Church and Mission Lyrics: 1 I love to tell the story of unseen things above, of Jesus and his glory, of Jesus and his love. I love to tell the story because I know 'tis true; it satisfies my longings as nothing else can do. Refrain: I love to tell the story; 'twill be my theme in glory to tell the old, old story of Jesus and his love. 2 I love to tell the story; 'tis pleasant to repeat what seems, each time I tell it, more wonderfully sweet. I love to tell the story, for some have never heard the message of salvation from God's own holy Word. Refrain 3 I love to tell the story, for those who know it best seem hungering and thirsting to hear it, like the rest. And when, in scenes of glory, I sing the new, new song, 'twill be the old, old story that I have loved so long. Refrain Scripture: Psalm 66:16 Used With Tune: HANKEY

Built on the Rock

Author: Nikolai F. S. Grundtvig; Carl Döving Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8.8 Appears in 73 hymnals Topics: Church and Mission First Line: Built on the Rock, the church shall stand Lyrics: 1 Built on the Rock, the church shall stand even when steeples are falling; Christ builds his church in every land; bells still are chiming and calling, calling the young and old to rest, calling the souls of those distressed, longing for life everlasting. 2 Not in a temple made with hands God the Almighty is dwelling; high in the heavens his temple stands, all earthly temples excelling. Yet he who dwells in heaven above chooses to live with us in love, making our bodies his temple. 3 We are God's house of living stones, built for his own habitation; he fills our hearts, his humble thrones, granting us life and salvation. Yet to this place, an earthly frame, we come with thanks to praise his name; God grants his people true blessing. Scripture: Isaiah 57:15 Used With Tune: KIRKEN

O love that will not let me go

Author: G. Matheson (1842-1906) Meter: 8.8.8.8.6 Appears in 676 hymnals Topics: Pentecost 4 The Church's Mission to the Individual Used With Tune: ST. MARGARET

Stand up! stand up for Jesus

Author: George Duffield, 1818-88 Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6 Appears in 1,788 hymnals Topics: The Church of Jesus Christ Outreach of the Church - Evangelism and Mission First Line: Stand up! stand up for Jesus! Used With Tune: MORNING LIGHT

Heavenly Sunlight

Author: H. J. Zelley Meter: 10.9.10.9 with refrain Appears in 197 hymnals Topics: The Church on Mission Testimony First Line: Walking in sunlight, all of my journey Refrain First Line: Heavenly sunlight, heavenly sunlight Lyrics: 1 Walking in sunlight, all of my journey, over the mountains, through the deep vale; Jesus has said, "I’ll never forsake thee," promise divine that never can fail. Refrain: Heavenly sunlight, heavenly sunlight, flooding my soul with glory divine: hallelujah, I am rejoicing, singing His praises, Jesus is mine. 2 Shadows around me, shadows above me, never conceal my Savior and Guide; He is the light, in Him is no darkness; ever I’m walking close to His side. [Refrain] 3 In the bright sunlight, ever rejoicing, pressing my way to mansions above; singing His praises gladly I’m walking, walking in sunlight, sunlight of love. [Refrain] Used With Tune: SUNLIGHT

Christian Hearts in Love United

Author: Nicolaus Ludwig, Count von Zinzendorf Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 15 hymnals Topics: Church and Mission Lyrics: 1 Christian hearts in love united: search to know God's holy will. Let his love, in us ignited, more and more our spirits fill. Christ the head, and we his members we reflect the light he is. Christ the master, we disciples he is ours and we are his. 2 Grant, Lord, that with your direction "Love each other" we comply. Help us live in true affection, your love to exemplify. Let our mutual love be glowing brightly so that all may view that we, as on one stem growing, living branches are in you. 3 Come, then, living church of Jesus, covenant with him anew. Unto him who conquered for us may we pledge our service true. May our lives reflect the brightness of God's love in Jesus shown. To the world we then bear witness: we belong to God alone. Scripture: Ephesians 4:15-16 Used With Tune: O DU LIEBE MEINER LIEBE

Let all the world in every corner sing

Author: G. Herbert (1593-1632) Meter: 10.4.6.6.6.6.10.4 Appears in 169 hymnals Topics: Pentecost 5 The Church's Mission to All Lyrics: 1 Let all the world in every corner sing, 'My God and King!' The heavens are not too high, his praise may thither fly; the earth is not too low, his praises there may grow: let all the world in every corner sing, 'My God and King!' 2 Let all the world in every corner sing, 'My God and King!' The church with psalms must shout — no door can keep them out; but above all, the heart must bear the longest part: let all the world in every corner sing, 'My God and King!' Used With Tune: LUCKINGTON

Lord, thy church on earth is seeking

Author: Hugh Sherlock (1905-1998) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 13 hymnals Topics: The Church's Ministry and Mission Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38 Used With Tune: LUX EOI

The church of Christ in every age

Author: Fred Pratt Green (b. 1903) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 30 hymnals Topics: Hymns and Spiritual Songs The Church's Mission Lyrics: 1 The church of Christ in every age, beset by change but spirit led, must claim and test its heritage and keep on rising from the dead. 2 Across the world, across the street, the victims of injustice cry for shelter and for bread to eat and never live until they die. 3 Then let the servant church arise. A caring church that longs to be a partner in Christ’s sacrifice, and clothed in Christ’s humanity. 4 For Christ alone, whose blood was shed, can cure the fever in our blood. And teach us how to share our bread and feed the starving multitude. 5 We have no mission but to serve in full obedience to our Lord: to care for all without reserve. And spread Christ’s liberating word. Used With Tune: DUNEDIN

Arise, Your Light Has Come

Author: Ruth C. Duck Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 21 hymnals Topics: Church Mission First Line: Arise, your light is come! Used With Tune: FESTAL SONG

When the Church of Jesus

Author: Fred Pratt Green Meter: 6.5.6.5 D Appears in 19 hymnals Topics: The Nature of the Church Called to God's Mission Lyrics: 1 When the church of Jesus shuts its outer door, lest the roar of traffic drown the voice of prayer, may our prayers, Lord, make us ten times more aware that the world we banish is our Christian care. 2 If our hearts are lifted where devotion soars high above this hungry, suffering world of ours, lest our hymns should drug us to forget its needs, forge our Christian worship into Christian deeds. 3 Lest the gifts we offer, money, talents, time, serve to salve our conscience, to our secret shame, Lord, reprove, inspire us by the way you give; teach us, dying Savior, how true Christians live. Scripture: James 2:14-17 Used With Tune: KING'S WESTON

Glorious things of thee are spoken

Author: John Newton Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 1,292 hymnals Topics: Holy Communion Introits; Church Building and Consecration; The Church Militant; Missions; Processional; Sunday Schools General Use Lyrics: Glorious things of thee are spoken, Sion, city of our God; He whose word cannot be broken, Formed thee for his own abode; On the Rock of Ages founded, What can shake thy sure repose? With salvation's walls surrounded, Thou may'st smile at all thy foes. See, the streams of living waters Springing from eternal love, Well supply thy sons and daughters, And all fear of want remove. Who can faint, when such a river Ever will their thirst assuage? Grace which, like the Lord, the giver, Never fails from age to age. 426 Round each habitation hovering, See the cloud and fire appear For a glory and a covering, Showing that the Lord is near. Thus deriving from their banner, Light by night, and shade by day, Safe they feed upon the manna, Which he gives them when they pray. Blest inhabitants of Sion, Washed in the Redeemer's blood! Jesus, whom their souls rely on, Makes them kings and priests to God. 'Tis his love his people raises Over self to reign as kings: And as priests, his solemn praises Each for a thank-offering brings. Used With Tune: AUSTRIA

O Christians, Haste

Author: Mary Ann Thomson Meter: 11.10.11.10 with refrain Appears in 459 hymnals Topics: Church and Mission First Line: O Christians, haste, your mission high fulfilling Refrain First Line: Publish glad tidings Lyrics: 1 O Christians, haste, your mission high fulfilling, to tell to all the world that God is light, that he who made all nations is not willing one life should perish, lost in shades of night. Refrain: Publish glad tidings, tidings of peace, tidings of Jesus, redemption, and release. 2 Proclaim to every people, tongue, and nation that God, in whom they live and move, is love; tell how he stooped to save his lost creation, and died on earth that we might live in love. Refrain 3 Send heralds forth to bear the message glorious; give of your wealth to speed them on their way; pour out your soul for them in prayer victorious, till God shall bring his kingdom's joyful Day. Refrain Scripture: 2 Peter 3:9 Used With Tune: TIDINGS

Lord, Speak to Me That I May Speak

Author: Frances R. Havergal Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 454 hymnals Topics: Church and Mission Lyrics: 1 Lord, speak to me that I may speak in living echoes of your tone. As you have sought, so let me seek your erring children lost and lone. 2 O lead me, Lord, that I may lead the wandering and the wavering feet. O feed me, Lord, that I may feed your hungry ones with manna sweet. 3 O teach me, Lord, that I may teach the precious truths which you impart. And wing my words that they may reach the hidden depths of many a heart. 4 O use me, Lord, use even me, just as you will, and when, and where until your blessed face I see, your rest, your joy, your glory share. Scripture: Isaiah 50:4 Used With Tune: CANONBURY

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