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Son of God, eternal Saviour

Author: S. C. Lowry, 1855-1932 Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 64 hymnals Scripture: Luke 11:2 Lyrics: 1 Son of God, eternal Saviour, source of life and truth and grace, Son of Man, whose birth incarnate hallows all our human race, thou, our Head, who, throned in glory, for thine own dost ever plead, fill us with thy love and pity; heal our wrongs, and help our need. *2 As thou, Lord, hast lived for others, so may we for others live; freely have thy gifts been granted, freely may thy servants give: thine the gold and thine the silver, thine the wealth of land and sea, we but stewards of thy bounty, held in solemn trust for thee. 3 Come, O Christ, and reign among us, King of love, and Prince of peace; hush the storm of strife and passion, bid its cruel discords cease; by thy patient years of toiling, by thy silent hours of pain, quench our fevered thirst of pleasure, shame our selfish greed of gain. 4 Son of God, eternal Saviour, source of life and truth and grace, Son of Man, whose birth incarnate hallows all our human race, thou who prayedst, thou who willest, that thy people should be one, grant, O grant our hope's fruition: here on earth thy will be done. Topics: Epiphany IV Year B; Proper 7 Year B; Proper 18 Year B Used With Tune: EVERTON

For the Bread Which You Have Broken

Author: Louis FitzGerald Benson Meter: 8.7.8.7 Appears in 49 hymnals Scripture: Luke 11:2-4 Lyrics: 1 For the bread which you have broken, for the wine which you have poured, for the words which you have spoken, now we give you thanks, O Lord. 2 By this promise that you love us, by your gift of peace restored, by your call to heaven above us, hallow all our lives, O Lord. 3 With the saints who now adore you seated at the heavenly board, may the church still waiting for you keep love's tie unbroken, Lord. 4 In your service, Lord, defend us; in our hearts keep watch and ward; in the world to which you send us let your kingdom come, O Lord. Topics: Eucharist; Lord's Supper; Service; Communion Used With Tune: KINGDOM

Every Time I Feel the Spirit

Meter: Irregular Appears in 42 hymnals Scripture: Luke 11:13 First Line: Upon the mountain, when my Lord spoke Lyrics: Refrain: Every time I feel the Spirit moving in my heart I will pray. Yes, every time I feel the Spirit moving in my heart I will pray. 1 Upon the mountain, when my Lord spoke, Out of God's mouth came fire and smoke. Looked all around me, it looked so fine, Till I asked my Lord if all was mine. (Refrain) 2 Jordan river, chilly and cold, It chills the body but not the soul. There is but one train upon this track; It runs to heaven and then right back. (Refrain) Used With Tune: PENTECOST Text Sources: African-American spiritual

Teach Me to Pray, Lord

Author: Albert S. Reitz Appears in 34 hymnals Scripture: Luke 11:1 Refrain First Line: Living in Thee, Lord, and Thou in me Lyrics: 1 Teach me to pray, Lord, teach me to pray; This is my heart-cry day unto day; I long to know Thy will and Thy way; Teach me to pray, Lord, teach me to pray. Chorus: Living in Thee, Lord, and Thou in me; Constant abiding, this is my plea; Grant me Thy power, boundless and free: Power with men and power with Thee. 2 Power in prayer, Lord, power in prayer, Here 'mid earth's sin and sorrow and care; Men lost and dying, souls in despair; O give me power, power in prayer! (Chorus) 3 My weakened will, Lord, Thou canst renew; My sinful nature Thou canst subdue; fill me just now with power anew, Power to pray and power to do! (Chorus) 4 Teach me to pray, Lord, teach me to pray; Thou art my pattern, day unto day; Thou art my surety, now and for aye; Teach me to pray, Lord, teach me to pray. (Chorus) Topics: Christ Teacher; Prayer Hymns about; Christ Teacher; Prayer Hymns about Used With Tune: [Teach me to pray, Lord]

Lord, Listen to Your Children Praying

Author: Ken Medema, 1943- Meter: Irregular Appears in 32 hymnals Scripture: Luke 11:11-13 Lyrics: Lord, listen to your children praying, Lord, send your Spirit in this place; Lord, listen to your children praying, send us love, send us power, send us grace. Used With Tune: CHILDREN PRAYING

God forgave my sin (Freely, freely)

Author: Carol Owens Appears in 28 hymnals Scripture: Luke 11:2-4 First Line: God forgave my sin in Jesus' name Refrain First Line: He said: Freely, freely you have received Topics: Confirmation; Temptation, Penitence and Forgiveness; Year A Easter 7; Year A Proper 6; Year A Trinity Sunday; Year B Proper 14; Year B Proper 3; Year C Easter 7; Year C Proper 12; Year C Proper 6; Years A, B, and C Ascension Day Used With Tune: [God forgave my sin in Jesus' name]

Loving Spirit

Author: Shirley Erena Murray, 1931- Meter: 8.7.8.7 Appears in 24 hymnals Scripture: Luke 11:2 First Line: Loving Spirit, loving Spirit Lyrics: 1 Loving Spirit, loving Spirit, you have chosen me to be -- you have drawn me to your wonder, you have set your sign on me. 2 Like a mother you enfold me, hold my life within your own, feed me with your very body, form me of your flesh and bone. 3 Like a father you protect me, teach me the discerning eye, hoist me up upon your shoulder, let me see the world from high. 4 Friend and lover, in your closeness I am known and held and blessed: in your promise is my comfort, in your presence I may rest. 5 Loving Spirit, loving Spirit, you have chosen me to be -- you have drawn me to your wonder, you have set your sign on me. Used With Tune: OMNI DIE

Father in heaven

Author: Daniel Thambyrajah Niles, 1908-1970 Meter: 5.5.5.5.5.5.5.4 Appears in 24 hymnals Scripture: Luke 11:2 Topics: The Nature and Mystery of God The Holy Trinity Used With Tune: HALAD

Rejoice in God's Saints

Author: Fred Pratt Green, 1903-2000 Meter: 10.10.11.11 Appears in 19 hymnals Scripture: Luke 11:1 First Line: Rejoice in God's saints, today and all days Lyrics: 1 Rejoice in God's saints, today and all days; a world without saints forgets how to praise. Their faith in acquiring the habit of prayer, their depth of adoring, Lord, help us to share. 2 Some march with events to turn them God's way; some need to withdraw, the better to pray; some carry the gospel through fire and through flood: our world is their parish; their purpose is God. 3 Rejoice in those saints, unpraised and unknown, who bear someone's cross or shoulder their own; they shame our complaining, our comforts, our cares: what patience in caring, what courage, is theirs! 4 Rejoice in God's saints, today and all days; a world without saints forgets how to praise. In loving, in living, they prove it is true: the way of self-giving, Lord, leads us to you. Used With Tune: HANOVER

Now It Is Evening

Author: Fred Pratt Green, 1903-2000 Meter: 5.5.5.4 D Appears in 15 hymnals Scripture: Luke 11:3 Lyrics: 1 Now it is evening: lights of the city bid us remember Christ is our light. Many are lonely, who will be neighbor? Where there is caring, Christ is our light. 2 Now it is evening: little ones sleeping bid us remember Christ is our peace. Some are neglected, who will be neighbor? Where there is caring, Christ is our peace. 3 Now it is evening: food on the table bids us remember Christ is our life. Many are hungry, who will be neighbor? Where there is sharing, Christ is our life. 3 Now it is evening: here in our meeting may we remember Christ is our friend. Some may be strangers, who will be neighbor? Where there's a welcome, Christ is our friend. Used With Tune: EVENING HYMN