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Lord, Thou Lov'st the Cheerful Giver

Author: Robert Murray Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 38 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Lord, thou lov'st the cheerful giver, who with open heart and hand blesses freely, as a river that refreshes all the land. Grant us then the grace of giving with a spirit large and free, that our life and all our living, we may consecrate to thee. 2 We are thine, thy mercy sought us, found us in death's dreadful way, to the fold in safety brought us, never more from thee to stray. Thine own life thou freely gavest as an off'ring on the cross for each sinner whom thou savest from eternal shame and loss. 3 Blest by thee with gifts and graces, may we heed thy church's call; gladly in all times and places give to thee who givest all. Thou hast bought us, and no longer can we claim to be our own; ever free and ever stronger, we shall serve thee, Lord, alone. 4 Savior, thou hast freely given all the blessings we enjoy, earthly store and bread of heaven, love and peace without alloy; humbly now we bow before thee, and our all to thee resign; for the kingdom, pow'r, and glory, are, O Lord, forever thine. Topics: The Church Stewardship Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 Used With Tune: BEECHER

God Is Here!

Author: Fred Pratt Green Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 48 hymnals First Line: God is here! As we his people meet Lyrics: 1 God is here! As we his people meet to offer praise and prayer, may we find in fuller measure what it is in Christ we share: here, as in the world around us, all our varied skills and arts wait the coming of his Spirit into open minds and hearts. 2 Here are symbols to remind us of our lifelong need of grace; here are table, font and pulpit, here the cross has central place: here in honesty of preaching, here in silence, as in speech, here in newness and renewal God the Spirit comes to each. 3 Here our children find a welcome in the Shepherd's flock and fold; here as bread and wine are taken, Christ sustains us as of old; here the servants of the Servant seek in worship to explore what it means in daily living to believe and to adore. 4 Lord of all, of church and kingdom, in an age of change and doubt, keep us faithful to the gospel, help us work your purpose out; here, in this day's dedication, all we have to give, receive; we who cannot live without you, we adore you! we believe. Topics: Dedications of Possessions; Art and Artists; Church Nature; Dedications of Life; Dedications of Possessions; Worship Scripture: Exodus 33:14 Used With Tune: BEECHER

Love Divine, All Loves Excelling

Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788 Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 1,899 hymnals Used With Tune: BEECHER

There's a wideness in God's mercy

Author: Frederick William Faber, 1814-1863 Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 917 hymnals Lyrics: 1 There’s a wideness in God’s mercy like the wideness of the sea; there’s a kindness in his justice, which is more than liberty. There is welcome for the sinner, and more graces for the good; there is mercy with the Savior; there is healing in his blood. 2 There is no place where earth's sorrows are more felt than up in heaven; there is no place where earth's failings have such kindly judgment given. There is plentiful redemption in the blood that has been shed; there is joy for all the members in the sorrows of the Head. 3 For the love of God is broader than the measure of the mind; and the heart of the Eternal is most wonderfully kind. If our love were but more faithful, we should take him at his word; and our life would be thanksgiving for the goodness of the Lord. Topics: Jesus Christ our Lord Used With Tune: BEECHER

God, Our Father, We Adore Thee

Author: George W. Frazer; Alfred S. Loizeaux Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 21 hymnals First Line: God, our Father, we adore Thee! Lyrics: 1. God, our Father, we adore Thee! We, Thy children, bless Thy name! Chosen in the Christ before Thee, We are "holy, without blame." We adore Thee! we adore Thee! Abba's praises we proclaim! We adore Thee! we adore Thee! Abba's praises we proclaim! 2. Son Eternal, we adore Thee! Lamb upon the throne on high! Lamb of God, we bow before Thee, Thou hast bro't Thy people nigh! We adore Thee! we adore Thee! Son of God, who came to die! We adore Thee! we adore Thee! Son of God, who came to die! 3. Holy Spirit, we adore Thee! Paraclete and heav'nly guest! Sent from God and from the Savior, Thou hast led us into rest. We adore Thee! we adore Thee! By Thy grace forever blest: We adore Thee! we adore Thee! By Thy grace forever blest. 4. Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, Three in One! we give Thee praise! For the riches we inherit, Heart and voice to Thee we raise! We adore Thee! we adore Thee! Thee we bless thro' endless days! We adore Thee! we adore Thee! Thee we bless thro' endless days! Scripture: John 4:23 Used With Tune: BEECHER

Now with Joyful Exultation

Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 15 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Now with joyful exultation let us sing to God our praise; to the Rock of our salvation loud hosannas let us raise. Thankful tribute gladly bringing, let us come before him now; and with psalms his praises singing, joyful in his presence bow. 2 For how great a God, and glorious, is the LORD of whom we sing; over idol gods victorious, great is he, our God and King. In his hand are earth's deep places, also his are all the hills; his the sea whose bounds he traces, his the land his bounty fills. 3 To the LORD, such might revealing, let us come with reverence meet, and, before our Maker kneeling, let us worship at his feet. He is our own God who leads us, we the people of his care; with a shepherd's hand he feeds us as his flock in pastures fair. 4 While he offers peace and pardon let us hear his voice today, lest, if we our hearts should harden, we should perish in the way– lest to us, so unbelieving, he in judgment should declare: "You, so long my Spirit grieving, never in my rest will share." Topics: Praise of God; Elements of Worship Opening of Worship: Called And Gathered Scripture: Psalm 95 Used With Tune: BEECHER Text Sources: Psalter, 1912, alt.

Once to every man and nation

Author: James Russell Lowell Appears in 201 hymnals Topics: Patriotism and Peace Used With Tune: BEECHER

God Has Spoken by His Prophets

Author: George W. Briggs Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 53 hymnals Lyrics: 1 God has spoken by His prophets, Spoken His unchanging Word, Each from age to age proclaiming God, the one, the righteous Lord. In the world's despair and turmoil One firm anchor holds us fast: God is King, His throne eternal, God the First and God the Last. 2 God has spoken by Christ Jesus, Christ the everlasting Son, Brightness of the Father's glory, With the Father ever one; Spoken by the Word incarnate, God of God, ere time was born; Light of Light, to earth descending, Christ as God in human form. 3 God is speaking by His Spirit, Speaking to our hearts again; In the ageless Word expounding God's own message, now as then. Thro' the rise and fall of nations One sure faith yet standing fast: God abides, His Word unchanging, God the First and God the Last. Topics: Christ Birth; The Living Church The Word of God Used With Tune: BEECHER

Raised between the Earth and Heaven

Author: Wharton Buchanan Smith Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 12 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Raised between the earth and heaven, Now our bells are set on high, In the Name of Him Who giveth Skill, and strength, and industry. For His praise we meekly place it As a gift beneath His throne; All their sweet and noblest music Shall resound for Him alone. 2 Faithful men afar shall listen, 'Mid their daily toil or rest, While the melody shall bid them Love the Church where all are blest. They who languish, sick and lonely, Shall be minded, as they sigh, Of the Church's one communion, God's true home and family. 3 When the spirits of the faithful Pass away to light and peace; Solemn tones shall then forewarn us, Soon our life and work must cease. May these loud reverberations, Pealing forth in grand accord, Lift our hearts through joy and sorrow To Thy throne, most gracious Lord. Amen. Topics: Occasional Dedications-Bell; Dedications Bell Used With Tune: BEECHER