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Bread of the World in Mercy Broken

Author: Reginald Huber Meter: 9.8.9.8 D Appears in 342 hymnals Lyrics: Bread of the world, in mercy broken, Wine of the soul, in mercy shed, By Whom the words of life were spoken, And in Whose death our sins are dead: Look on the heart by sorrow broken, Look on the tears by sinners shed; And be Thy feast to us the token That by Thy grace our souls are fed. Scripture: Luke 22:19-20 Used With Tune: RENDEZ À DIEU Text Sources: Hymns Written and Adapted, 1827, as in

Jesus, Thou Joy of Loving Hearts

Author: Bernard of Clairvaux; Ray Palmer Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 566 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Jesus, Thou Joy of loving hearts, Thou Fount of life, Thou Light of all, From the best bliss that earth imparts We turn, unfilled, to heed Thy call. 2 Thy truth unchanged hath ever stood; Thou savest those that on Thee call; To them that seek Thee Thou art good, To them that find Thee, all in all. 3 We taste Thee, O Thou living Bread, And long to feast upon Thee still; We drink of Thee, the Fountainhead, And thirst our souls from Thee to fill. 4 Our restless spirits yearn for Thee, Where'er our changeful lot is cast, Glad when Thy gracious smile we see, Blest when our faith can hold Thee fast. 5 O Jesus, ever with us stay, Make all our moments calm and bright; O chase the night of sin away, Shed o'er the world Thy holy light. Scripture: Psalm 107:9 Used With Tune: JESU DULCIS MEMORIA

The Church of Christ in Every Age

Author: Fred Pratt Green Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 30 hymnals 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 his liberating word. Used With Tune: WAREHAM

There Is a Balm in Gilead

Meter: 7.6.7.6 with refrain Appears in 110 hymnals First Line: Sometimes I feel discouraged Lyrics: Refrain: There is a balm in Gilead To make the wounded whole. There is a balm in Gilead To heal the sin-sick soul. 1 Some times I feel discouraged, And think my work’s in vain, But then the Holy Spirit Revives my soul again. (Refrain) 2 Don't ever feel discouraged, For Jesus is your friend, And if you lack for knowledge He'll not refuse to lend. (Refrain) 3 If you cannot preach like Peter, If you cannot pray like Paul, You can tell the love of Jesus And say "He died for all."( Refrain) Scripture: Jeremiah 8:22 Used With Tune: BALM IN GILEAD Text Sources: African-American spiritual

Bread of Heaven, on Thee We Feed

Author: Josiah Conder Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.7 Appears in 339 hymnals 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. Scripture: John 6:32-35 Used With Tune: ARFON

Come, Great God of All the Ages

Author: Mary Jackson Cathey Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 4 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Come, great God of all the ages, Make Your earthly mission known; Speak through every deed and person, Let Your way and will be shown. Guide the church to true commitment, Give direction now, we ask; Fit us for the work of building, Dedicate us to the task. 2 Come, Christ Jesus, flesh and spirit, Sure foundation, cornerstone, Help us form the church eternal, May Your vision be our own. Send a message to each follower, Lead all people to Your way; Urge us to strong faith and action As we build the church today. 3 Come, great Spirit, in and with us, Tune our ears to hear Your call; Through the moving of Your presence. Let redeeming love recall Ministry in dedication, Love embodied in our deeds; Challenge us to do Your bidding, See Your purpose, fill all needs. 4 Come, O come, in celebation, Household of the one true God. In commitment and rejoicing Let us go where Christ has trod; As we act in faith and reverence. Let us, Lord, the future see; Place us in the church triumphant, Now and for eternity. Used With Tune: ABBOT'S LEIGH

God Is Here!

Author: Fred Pratt Green Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 47 hymnals First Line: God is here! As we your people Lyrics: 1 God is here! As we Your 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 the 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: Morning and Opening Hymns Used With Tune: ABBOT'S LEIGH

In Christ There Is No East or West

Author: John Oxenham Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 335 hymnals Lyrics: 1 In Christ there is no east or west, In Him no south or north; But one great fellowship of love Throughout the whole wide earth. 2 In Christ shall true hearts everywhere Their high communion find; His service is the golden cord, Close-binding humankind. 3 Join hands, disciples of the faith, Whate'er your race may be. All children of the living God Are surely kin to me. 4 In Christ now meet both east and west, In Him meet south and north; All Christly souls are one in Him Throughout the whole wide earth. Topics: Church Universal Scripture: Isaiah 49:12 Used With Tune: ST. PETER

Glory Be to the Father

Appears in 1,011 hymnals Lyrics: Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost; As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Used With Tune: Glory Be to the Father

Lead On, O King Eternal

Author: Ernest W. Shurtleff Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 402 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Lead on, O King eternal, The day of march has come; Henceforth in fields of conquest Thy tents shall be our home: Through days of preparation Thy grace has made us strong, And now, O King eternal, We lift our battle song. 2 Lead on, O King eternal, Till sin’s fierce war shall cease, And holiness shall whisper The sweet amen of peace; For not with swords’ loud clashing, Nor roll of stirring drums; With deeds of love and mercy The heavenly kingdom comes. 3 Lead on, O King eternal: We follow, not with fears, For gladness breaks like morning Where’er Thy face appears; Thy cross is lifted over us; We journey in its light: The crown awaits the conquest; Lead on, O God of might. Scripture: Hosea 6:3 Used With Tune: LANCASHIRE