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Sunday, June 15, 2014
The First Sunday after Pentecost
Trinity Sunday
Doc: w40a-2014
AN INVITATION: These worship resources are here to help sow the seeds of creativity.
Please share with us your prayers, hymns, music, and other worship ideas for this
coming Sunday, and the resources which have been helpful to you.
Bibliographical references (and useful links) may found at:
STEPPING STONES: A Web Guide to Lectionary-Based Resources
for Worship and Preaching (*http://thebillabong.info/stepping-stones.htm <thebillabong.info/stepping-stones.htm>*)
SEE ALSO: ‘Starters For Sunday’, Church of Scotland 2014,
*http://www.churchofscotland.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0013/20362/15_June_2014.pdf <www.churchofscotland.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0013/20362/15_June_2014.pdf>*
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PREPARATORY NOTES:
First Thoughts on the Old Testament Readings of the RCL (Howard Wallace)
*http://hwallace.unitingchurch.org.au/ <hwallace.unitingchurch.org.au/>*
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Helps on the Old Testament Readings (Anna Grant-Henderson)
*http://www.oldtestamentlectionary.unitingchurch.org.au/ <www.oldtestamentlectionary.unitingchurch.org.au/>*
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First Thoughts on the New Testament Readings of the RCL (Bill Loader)
*http://wwwstaff.murdoch.edu.au/~loader/lectionaryindex.html <wwwstaff.murdoch.edu.au/~loader/lectionaryindex.html>*
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INTRODUCTION
Trinity Sunday is one of the few festivals in the Christian Year that celebrates a
reality and doctrine rather than an event or person. On Trinity Sunday we remember
and honour God as: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
The Trinity is a fascinating, but controversial, doctrine. The Trinity is a
‘mystery’. By ‘mystery’ the Church does not mean a riddle, but rather that the
Trinity is a reality above our human comprehension; beyond our grasp and yet knowable
through worship, symbol, and faith.
The Doctrine of the Trinity is best described in the Nicene Creed which was
formulated at the First Council of Nicaea in AD 325 [with further additions,
especially concerning the Holy Spirit, at the First Council of Constantinople of AD
381]. According to this creed the Doctrine of the Trinity is the belief that God is
one in essence [Greek ‘ousia’], but distinct in person [Greek hypostasis]. Here
‘person’ [hypostasis] means “that which stands on its own,” or “individual reality,”
and does not mean that the persons of the Trinity are three human persons. Therefore,
the Trinity teaches that the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit are somehow
distinct from one another; yet completely united in essence, will and nature.
A good illustration to explain the Trinity is the musical chord. Think of a C-chord.
The C, E, and G notes are all distinct notes, but joined together as one chord the
sound is richer and more dynamic than had the notes been played individually. The
individual notes of the chord are all equally important in producing the rich sound,
and the sound is lacking and thin if one of the notes is left out.
According to the Nicene Creed, the Son is said to be eternally begotten of the
Father, while the Holy Spirit is said to proceed from the Father and the Son. The
words, ‘…and from the Son’ [the ‘filioque’ clause] were not included in the
original Nicene Creed of AD 325, nor in its AD 381 revision, but were added at the
Third Council of Toledo [AD 589]. The filioque clause was never accepted by the
Eastern Church and ultimately led to the East/West Schism of AD 1054. In the creed,
each member of the Trinity shares completely in the life of the other two
[‘Perichoresis’]; and each has distinct roles in creation and redemption [the “Divine
Economy”].
Although the Doctrine of the Trinity was formulated at the First Councils of Nicaea
and Constantinople, it actually developed over a period of many years stretching back
to the earliest days of the Christian Church. As our Christian ancestors tried to
reconcile the Divinity of Christ with Jewish monotheism, and as they reflected on the
relationship between the “Father”, the “Son” and the “Holy Spirit”, they were
eventually drawn to the Nicene conclusion.
Ultimately, the Doctrine of the Trinity posits a dynamic God, whose nature is beyond
human conception, yet who voluntarily operates within the created world. It also
shows a loving God that is willing to become as we are so that we may become like
him. Thus, the Trinity is not about Greek philosophy or pointless metaphysical
speculation, but about the heart of our salvation.
The Church has been celebrating the Trinity in its life and worship since its
earliest days. Trinity Sunday, though, in its present form dates back to AD 1334 when
it was established by Pope John XXII. Prior to this date festivals of the Trinity
were celebrated by individual local churches and dioceses on various dates: including
the first Sunday before Advent and on the first Sunday after Pentecost. Pope John
XXII standardised Trinity Sunday for the whole of the Western Church choosing the
post Pentecost date.
(by Rev Bryce Calder, St David’s Memorial Park Kirkintilloch, Church of Scotland,
‘Starters For Sunday’, 2011.)
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VISUAL AID
If you have the AV facilities available, throughout the service you could project
Trinitarian images onto a screen. Andrei Rublev’s fifteen century icon, for example,
is particularly effective and is readily available online. In the icon, notice how
all the figures wear a blue garment – the colour of the heavens – but each also wears
something that speaks of their own identity. The figure to the right is the Holy
Spirit whose green robes speak of New Life. In the centre sits Jesus: the Son. His
brown garment speaks of the earth and his humanity. It also has a gold stripe,
though, that speaks of Divinity, of Kingship; he is the God/Man. To the left sits
God: the Father; both the Son and the Holy Spirit are facing towards him. The
Father’s blue undergarment is almost hidden by a shimmering, ethereal robe. He is he
unseen God who is revealed in the Son and through the Holy Spirit.
Note: A fuller explanation of Andrei Rublev’s wonderful icon, and the imagery it
contains, could actually form the basis of a very good
(by Rev Bryce Calder, St David’s Memorial Park Kirkintilloch, Church of Scotland,
‘Starters For Sunday’, 2011.)
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A CREATIVE MOMENT
Gen 1:1-2:4a, Ps 8 offer the opportunity to engage with a variety of themes. The
reading of either or both lections could be accompanied by the projection of images
of the cosmos and the created world.
Have a lighted candle as a focus point in the worship space symbolising the light
separated from the darkness and Christ, the light of the world. Draped blue and brown
cloth could symbolise the waters and the dry land.
How do we live in this world? What does it mean to be created “in the image of God”?
Have we misunderstood what it means to “fill the earth and subdue it”? What does it
mean to “have dominion over all the earth” in the light of the gospel?
(Courtesy of Jeff Shrowder, Healesville, Victoria, Australia)
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PREPARATORY NOTES:
First Thoughts on the Old Testament Readings of the RCL
*http://vic.uca.org.au/~hwallace/WebOTcomments/Contentspage.html <vic.uca.org.au/~hwallace/WebOTcomments/Contentspage.html>*
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*http://www.oldtestamentlectionary.unitingchurch.org.au/Lectionary.htm <www.oldtestamentlectionary.unitingchurch.org.au/Lectionary.htm>*
First Thoughts on the New Testament Readings of the RCL
*http://wwwstaff.murdoch.edu.au/~loader/lectionaryindex.html <wwwstaff.murdoch.edu.au/~loader/lectionaryindex.html>*
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40A. THE HOLY TRINITY
First Sunday After Pentecost
(Colour: White)
RCL READINGS:
Genesis 1:1-2:4a The Story of Creation
/or/ Isaiah 40:12-17, 27-31 Israel’s Incomparable God
Psalm 8 God’s Glory and Human Dignity
2 Corinthians 13:11-13 Final Warnings and Greetings
Matthew 28:16-20 Jesus Appears to His Disciples
CATHOLIC: Exodus 34:4-6, 8-9 / Daniel 3:52-56 / John 3:16-18.
ANGLICAN/EPISCOPAL: Exodus 34:1-8 / Song of the Three 29-34 / Psalm 150
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POSSIBLE THEMES:
God Created Perfection
The heavens declare God’s glory!
The Lord, our God, is one
The Three-in-One, the One-in-Three
We believe in one God
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SENTENCES:
“Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of hosts; the whole earth is full of his glory.”
(Isaiah 6:3)
“Go, then, to all peoples everywhere and make them my disciples … And I will be
with you always, to the end of the age.” (Matthew 28:19a-20b)
“The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the fellowship of the
Holy Spirit be with you all.” (I Corinthians 13:14)
“Through Christ we have access to the Father in the one Spirit.” (Ephesians 2: 18)
“Blessed be God the Father and his only-begotten Son and the Holy Spirit: for he has
shown that he loves us.”
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SELECTIONS: (For Pentecost Year A.)
(Genesis 1:1; 2:4a)
In the beginning when God created the heavens and the earth … These are the
generations of the heavens and the earth when they were created.
(Psalm 8:1, 3-5)
O LORD, our Sovereign, how majestic is your name in all the earth!
You have set your glory above the heavens. When I look at your heavens, the work
of your fingers, the moon and the stars that you have established; what are human
beings that you are mindful of them, mortals that you care for them? Yet you have
made them a little lower than God, and crowned them with glory and honour.
(2 Corinthians 13:11-13)
Finally, brothers and sisters, farewell. Put things in order, listen to my
appeal, agree with one another, live in peace; and the God of love and peace will be
with you. Greet one another with a holy kiss. All the saints greet you. The grace
of the Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be
with all of you.
(Matthew 28:16-20)
Now the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain to which Jesus had
directed them. When they saw him, they worshiped him; but some doubted. And Jesus
came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.
Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the
Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything
that I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”
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COLLECTS and PRAYERS:
Almighty God our Father, dwelling in majesty and mystery, renewing and fulfilling
creation by your eternal Spirit, and revealing your glory through our Lord, Jesus
Christ: Cleanse us from doubt and fear, and enable us to worship you, with your Son
and the Holy Spirit, one God, living and reigning, now and forever. AMEN.
Almighty and ever-living God, you have given us grace, by the confession of the true
faith, to acknowledge the glory of the eternal Trinity and, in the power of your
divine majesty, to worship the unity. Keep us steadfast in this faith and worship,
and bring us at last to see you in your eternal glory, one God, now and forever. AMEN.
Almighty and eternal God, you have revealed yourself as Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
Enable us to live by the Spirit, that, walking with Christ and rejoicing in your
fatherly love, we may become partakers of the mystery of your divine being; through
Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with the Father in the unity of the Holy
Spirit, three persons in one indivisible God, for ever and ever. AMEN.
(from ‘Uniting in Worship’, Leader’s Book, p. 196.)
Almighty and eternal God, through your Word and Spirit you created all things. In
Jesus Christ, the word made flesh, you reveal your salvation in all the world.
Through your Holy Spirit you give us a share in your life and love. Keep us firm in
faith, and fill us with the vision of your glory, that we may serve and praise you
all our days: through Jesus Christ our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you and the
Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. AMEN.
(from ‘Common Order’, Church of Scotland, p. 674.)
Father, you sent your Word to bring us truth and your Spirit to make us holy. Through
them we come to know the mystery of your life. Help us to worship you, one God in
three Persons, by proclaiming and living our faith in you. Grant this through our
Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, Who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, One
God, for ever and ever. AMEN.
(from ‘CanticaNova’, *http://canticanova.com/planning/year-a/plntri_l.htm/ <canticanova.com/planning/year-a/plntri_l.htm/>* )
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WCC PRAYERS:
(Week 25: 15-21 June)
Let us pray with the people of Brazil: “Lord, no matter what we Christians get
called, let the service of the poor and the asking of awkward questions continue
together in Brazil and everywhere else; through Christ our Lord. AMEN.
(From ‘With All God’s People’, WCC Geneva)
SEE ALSO: ‘In God’s Hands, WCC Geneva,
*http://www.oikoumene.org/en/resources/prayer-cycle/week-25-brazil.html/ <www.oikoumene.org/en/resources/prayer-cycle/week-25-brazil.html/>*
(Week 26: 22-28 June)
Let us pray for the people of Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay: O God, to those
who have hunger give bread and to us who have bread give the hunger for justice;
through Jesus Christ our Lord. AMEN.
(from ‘With All God’s People’, WCC Geneva.)
/or/
We pray for all who govern. Teach them that you are the ruler of all and that
they are only your instruments. Grant them wisdom for difficult decisions, a sharp
eye for what is essential, and courage to obey your commandment; through Christ our
Lord. AMEN.
(from ‘With All God’s People’, WCC Geneva)
SEE ALSO: ‘In God’s Hands, WCC Geneva,
*http://www.oikoumene.org/en/resources/prayer-cycle/week-26-argentina-paraguay-uruguay.html/ <www.oikoumene.org/en/resources/prayer-cycle/week-26-argentina-paraguay-uruguay.html/>*
(Week 27: 29 June – 5 July)
Let us pray for the people of Bolivia, Chile and Peru: Lord of mystery, let us
feel your presence at the very heart of life, and seek to find you in the depths of
everyday things; through Christ our Lord. AMEN.
(from ‘With All God’s People’, WCC Geneva.)
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O God, to those who have hunger give bread, and to us who have bread give us
hunger for justice; through Jesus Christ our Lord. AMEN.
(from ‘With All God’s People’, WCC Geneva.)
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Pray with the people of Bolivia, Chile, Peru and the Latin American Council of
Churches: We give thanks for the deep sense of gratitude which pervades the life of
Christian churches in South America and for the incredible courage and faithfulness
of so many fellow Christians in these countries. AMEN.
(from ‘With All God’s People’, WCC Geneva)
SEE ALSO: ‘In God’s Hand’s, WCC Geneva,
*http://www.oikoumene.org/en/resources/prayer-cycle/week-27-bolivia-chile-peru.html/ <www.oikoumene.org/en/resources/prayer-cycle/week-27-bolivia-chile-peru.html/>*
===[ A SUNDAY REFLECTION ]==
“LOVE TO BE SHARED”
“The Grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, the Love of God,
and the Communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all!”
(II Corinthians 13:13-14)
John V. Taylor, in “The Go Between God,” reminds us that the sentence we usually use
as a benediction points to three basic qualities in the nature of God:
Grace, or “givenness,” is the most characteristic quality of Jesus. And the essence
of God in his unity is love.
But when it comes to third Person of the Trinity it does not say “The Power of the
Holy Spirit,” or “the light of the Holy Spirit” or “the purity of the Holy Spirit.
It says “the Communion of the Holy Spirit.”
God’s love is given without limit. It is always a love to be shared with others and
never simply to be treasured as a private reward. It is not an individual favour or
a discovery for the personal delight of the finder. The Holy Spirit is that which
sums up all of God’s gifts. The Holy Spirit, who enables us to receive the love
which God generously pours into our emptiness, has always this relationship with
others. Communion has to do with community-not just “God and me,” but “God in us.”
We often fix the boundaries of this community of faith in a way that God does not
seem to. Again in “The Go Between God,” Taylor refers to the tiny, threatened
community of Jesus’ followers. He writes that the Holy Spirit’s “fire appeared to
fall on them alone, yet fulfilled the promise of a gift poured out upon all flesh.”
====[ WORSHIP IDEAS ]=====
See Also: ‘STARTERS FOR SUNDAY’, Church of Scotland 2011,
*http://www.churchofscotland.org.uk/worship/starters_for_sunday/ <www.churchofscotland.org.uk/worship/starters_for_sunday/>*
===/ WE GATHER IN GOD’S NAME /===
[GATHERING MEDITATION]
(* PRELUDE)
(* PRE-SERVICE SINGING)
“SPIRIT OF THE LIVING GOD, FALL AFRESH ON ME” (BOP #400, vs. 1)
(Ch4 #619)
Spirit of the living God, fall afresh on me.
Spirit of the living God, fall afresh on me.
Melt me, mould me, fill me, use me.
Spirit of the living God, fall afresh on me.
Words and Music: Daniel Iverson (1926, 1890-1977)
Tune: IVERSON
Permissions: Copyright. Birdwing Music.
~~{ silence }~~
[PRAYER OF PREPARATION]
~~{ silence }~~
* INTROIT: TIS #711 – “COME, O HOLY SPIRIT, COME”
(May be sung in the original Yoruba language,
or in English, or both.)
Wa wa wa Emimimo. (Emi oloye.)
Wa wa wa Alagbara. (Alagbara meto.)
Wao, wao, wao. (Emimimo.)
Come, O Holy Spirit, come. (O wise Spirit, come.)
Come, almighty Spirit, come. (Almighty Trinity.)
Come, come, come. (O Spirit, come.)
Words: Yoruba trad. hymn, para. by I-to-Loh (1936-)
Music: Yoruba (Nigeria) traditional)
Harmonised: as taught by Samuel Slanke
Permissions: ‘In Spirit and In Truth’, WCC, Geneva.
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TIS #72 (AHB #42) – “FROM ALL WHO DWELL BELOW THE SKIES”
(verse 1 only)
1. From all who dwell below the skies,
let the Creator’s praise arise;
Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
Let the Redeemer’s name be sung,
through every land, by every tongue.
Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
Hallelujah!
Words: Isaac Watts (1674-1748)
Music: Melody from ‘Geistliche Kirchengesang”, Cologne, 1623.
Arranged by: Ralph Vaught Williams (1872-1958)
Tune: LASS UNS EREFREUEN 88.88 and Hallelujahs
/or/
TIS #768 (AHB #573) “THE DOXOLOGY”
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow,
praise God, all creatures here below,
praise God above, you heavenly host,
praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost.
Words: Thomas Ken (1637-1711, alt.)
Music: FAIRHILL by Jimmy Owens (1930-)
/or/ OLD HUNDRETH, from the Genevan Psalter, 1551
Metre: 88.88
[GREETING and CALL TO WORSHIP]
L: CHRIST IS RISEN!
P: “HE IS RISEN INDEED!”
L: The Grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Love of God
and the Fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.
P: “AND ALSO WITH YOU!”
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Come we this day to the Father,
Come we this day to the Son,
Come we this day to the Holy Spirit powerful;
Come we this day with the Maker,
Come we this day with the Christ,
Come we this day with the Spirit of kindly balm.
Father, and Spirit, and Jesus,
We come with our praise,
We come with our prayers,
We come with our worship,
We come to you,
The Three-in-One of might and grace. AMEN.
(from an old Gaelic Prayer)
/or/
Praise the Lord! Praise God’s Name!
Praise him, you servants, who stand in the House of the Lord!
Sing praise to God’s name, for our Lord is gracious,
He is good, and his steadfast love endures forever!
/or/
Leader: All glory to our living God!
PEOPLE: All praise to our Creator!
Leader: Glorious in splendour, glorious in majesty!
PEOPLE: Let us worship God together!
Leader: All glory to our living God:
PEOPLE: Let all the earth cry “Glory!” AMEN!
(from ‘Companion to the RCL’, Vol. II, p. 114.)
/or/
Place three unlit candles in a central position [e.g. Communion Table].
The candles should be lit [one-by-one] at the end of each Response. They can be lit
by congregational members or by the Worship Leader. Perhaps an individual family from
within the Church might be chosen to light the candles. The benefit of this latter
idea would be to draw attention to the idea of family/community/relationship that is
at the heart of the Godhead.
Leader: We light a flame in the name of God: The Father
ALL: Who sets the sun and stars in the circle of heaven…
Leader: We light a flame in the name of God: The Son
ALL: Whose outstretched arms encircle us all…
Leader: We light a flame in the name of God: The Spirit
ALL: Who draws us into a circle of love…
(by Rev Bryce Calder, St David’s Memorial Park Kirkintilloch, Church of Scotland,
‘Starters For Sunday’)
* HYMN OF PRAISE: TIS #132 (AHB #65) – “HOLY, HOLY, HOLY” [NICEA]
1. Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty,
Early in the morning to you our praise shall b:.
Holy, holy, holy! Merciful and mighty,
God in three Persons, blessèd Trinity.
2. Holy, holy, holy! All saints adore you,
casting down their golden crowns around the glassy sea;
cherubim and seraphim falling down before you,
God everlasting through eternity.
3. Holy, holy, holy! Though the darkness hide you,
though the sinful human eye you glory may not see,
only you are holy; there is none beside you,
perfect in power, in love, and purity.
Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty,
All you works shall praise your Name, in earth, and sky, and sea;
Holy, holy, holy! Merciful and mighty,
God in three Persons, blessèd Trinity.
Words: Reginald Heber (1783-1826, alt.)
Music: John B. Dykes (1823-1876)
Tune: NICEA 11 12.12.10
[PRAYER OF ADORATION]
Mighty God,
Beyond all space and time,
greater than our minds can fully grasp,
ruler over all that is and has been and shall be:
“WE WORSHIP YOU.”
Loving Parent,
Kind and merciful,
full of goodness and compassion,
constantly watching over us and directing our steps:
“WE WORSHIP YOU.”
Saviour Christ,
Flesh of our flesh yet living image of God,
sharing our humanity – yet one with the Father,
loving to the point of death – yet bringer of life:
“WE WORSHIP YOU.”
Holy Spirit,
Free and mysterious,
source of guidance and inspiration,
filling our hearts and minds and lives:
“WE WORSHIP YOU.”
Father, Son and Holy Spirit,
God of gods and Lord of lords,
with awe and wonder,
joy and gladness,
love and praise,
we bring this day,
we bring our lives,
“WE WORSHIP YOU.
NOW AND FOREVER. AMEN.”
(by Rev Bryce Calder, St David’s Memorial Park Kirkintilloch, Church of Scotland,
‘Starters For Sunday’)
[WELCOME and INTRODUCTION]
Today we celebrate the mystery and cornerstone of our faith – the Holy Trinity – the
loving unity of God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. One God, yet Three-in-One.
Belief in the Triune God has its ancient roots. From the “Nestorian Liturgy of the
5th Century” We have this Litany:
“IN PRAISE OF THE TRINITY”
Worthy of praise from every mouth,
Worthy of confession from every tongue,
Worthy of worship from every creature,
Is your glorious name, O Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
For you created the world in your grace,
And by your compassion you saved the world.
To your majesty, O God,
Ten thousand times ten thousand bow down and adore,
Singing and praising without ceasing, and saying:
Holy, holy, holy, Lord God of hosts;
Heaven and earth are full of your praises.
Hosanna in the highest.
(from: Nestorian Liturgy, 5th Century.)
For the early Christians, and for our Celtic ancestors too, worship of the Triune God
was at the centre of their devotion, their mind and their hearts for they saw the
truth of the Trinity in every part of their lives. May it be so too, today, and
everyday in all our life and being.
[PRAYER OF PRAISE and ADORATION]
Leader: One God, holy God, sovereign of creation, and source of all life and
blessing; you are all beauty, all justice, all truth. In the beginning all that was
made was good, and we could see your image in ourselves, drawing all into harmony
with your joy.
PEOPLE: Glory to God! Sing Praise!
Leader: One God, holy god, sovereign of creation, and source of all grace and
hope, you are all compassion, all forgiveness, all mercy. When we fell into
wrongdoing, you became our Saviour, and we could see how you carried our suffering on
your cross, drawing all into healing through your resurrection:
PEOPLE: Glory to God! Sing Praise!
Leader: One God, holy God, sovereign of creation, and source of all energy and
love, you are all variety, all plenty, all riches. As we become partners in your
purposes, we receive your word, and we can see order and diversity, pattern and
fruitfulness drawing all into service, rest and praise:
PEOPLE: Glory to God! Sing Praise! AMEN!
(from ‘Companion to the RCL’, Vol. II, pp. 114-115.)
/or/
PRAYER OF ADORATION In Praise of the Trinity
Leader: Worthy of praise from every mouth,
ALL: Worthy of confession from every tongue,
Leader: Worthy of worship from every creature,
ALL: Is your glorious name, O Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
Leader: For you created the world in your grace,
ALL: And by your compassion you saved the world.
Leader: To your majesty, O God,
ten thousand times ten thousand bow down and adore,
ALL: Singing and praising without ceasing, and saying:
Leader: Holy, holy, holy, Lord God of hosts;
ALL: Heaven and earth are full of your praises.
Hosanna in the highest.
(from: Nestorian Liturgy, 5th Century.)
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[CONFESSION OF SIN and THE ASSURANCE OF GOD’S LOVE and GRACE]
“As we prepare to celebrate the mystery of God’s love in Jesus … Let us come to God
in humble prayer: [confessing our sin and acknowledging our need of God … Let us
pray …”
~~{ silence }~~
CONFESSION OF SIN:
When we lose faith in the goodness of creation, and in the Father-like love of our
Creator: Lord, have mercy … [“LORD, HAVE MERCY”]
When we lose faith in Jesus as the true reflection of your suffering,
death-conquering, redeeming love: Christ, have mercy … [“CHRIST, HAVE MERCY”]
When we lose faith in your Spirit’s presence among us, working through your implanted
Word: Lord, have mercy … [“LORD, HAVE MERCY”]
~~{ silence }~~
Most loving God, for the Word of mercy made flesh in Jesus Christ, unmistakable and
uncompromising in strong compassion: WE GIVE YOU THANKS.
For every word of love and forgiveness, in individual people, in fellowship, and in
prayer and worship: WE GIVE YOU THANKS.
For that insight or understanding within us, that allows us to accept forgiveness and
to live with the joy of the freedom of God: WE GIVE YOU THANKS, THROUGH CHRIST OUR
LORD. AMEN.
(from Bruce D. Prewer’s ‘Australian Prayers’, p. 63.)
/or/
Creator God, the one who sprinkled stars in space and scattered bluebells in woods;
we marvel at the works of your hand. Lord Jesus, who lived and died and rose again so
that we can have ever lasting life; we praise you.
Holy Spirit who comes to change, to heal and to counsel; we welcome you.
Father, forgive us that we do not think enough of your mighty acts of creation; of
the life, death and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ; of your gift of the Holy
Spirit. Forgive us Lord when we fail to trust you; when we fail to come to seek your
will.
We forget that you are more ready to give than we are to ask and that your offer of
pardon is always available to those who are truly sorry. Help us, through your grace,
to know true repentance and the joy of your forgiveness; for the sake of Jesus Christ
our Saviour and Lord. AMEN.
(by Ann Anderson, Worship Team Leader, and Rev Graham Taylor of St Luke’s and
Queen St Church of Broughty Ferry, Scotland.)
__________
HEAR THE GOOD NEWS! — Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners. See what
love the Father has given us that we should be called children of God. And indeed we
are!
L: Let us then believe the Good News of the Gospel
and be released by the power of the Holy Spirit:
“In Jesus Christ we are forgiven!”
P: “THANKS BE TO GOD! AMEN!”
__________
SHARING GOD’S PEACE:
~~{ The Congregation stands }~~
L: “We Are the Body of Christ,
P: “AND HIS SPIRIT IS WITHIN US.”
L: “The Peace of the Lord be With You All!”
P: “AND ALSO WITH YOU.”
* HYMN OF THANKSGIVING: IS #716 (SA #35) – “FATHER, WE ADORE YOU”
(may be sung as a Round)
1. Father, we adore you
Lay our lives before you
How we love you
2. Jesus, we adore you
Lay our lives before you
How we love you
3. Spirit, we adore you
Lay our lives before you
How we love you
Words and Music: Terry Coelho
Permissions: Copyright, 1972. Maranatha! Music.
/or/
TIS #156 (AHB #91) “MORNING HAS BROKEN”
1. Morning has broken like the first morning;
blackbird has spoken like the first bid.
Praise for the singing, praise for the morning,
praise for them, springing fresh from the word.
2. Sweet the rain’s new fall sunlit from heaven,
like the first dewfall on the first grass.
Praise for the sweetness of the wet garden,
sprung from completeness where his feet pass.
3. Mine is the sunlight; mine is the morning
born of the one light Eden saw play.
Praise with elation, praise every morning,
God’s recreation of the new day.
Words: Eleanor Farjeon (1881-1965)
Music: Gaelic Melody
Tune: BUNESSAN 55.54 D
[NOTICES – INTIMATIONS – MINUTE FOR MISSION]
__________
[SHARING WITH THE FAMILY OF GOD: For the Young and Young at Heart]
Spark:
Make bookmarks decorated with a variety of three-in-one symbols (e.g.,
overlapping circles, equilateral triangle, clover leaf, Celtic knot; see cover of
this issue of Gathering and check the Internet for other ideas). Hand a bookmark to
each person in worship today.
(from ‘Gathering’, United Church of Canada, 2014.)
/or/
Display words and symbols that represent the Trinity, e.g., a shamrock;
ice/water/steam; Venn diagrams; wax/wick/flame; raindrop/river/ocean; the words
“Lover, Beloved, Love.”
(from ‘Gathering’, United Church of Canada, 2008.)
Theme Engagement Question:
The original Greek text of Matthew 28 uses the word we translate “disciple” as a
verb. It reads “go and disciple.” In your experience, when have you been invited to
“go and disciple”?
(from ‘Gathering’, United Church of Canada, 2014.)
With Children:
Have the children form three groups. Send an adult with each group to complete
one of three quests:
1. Go outside and find items from nature that God created.
2. Go to the Sunday school area and find things/stories you have learned about Jesus.
3. Go into the kitchen and find something that smells nice (have foods such as
oranges, grapes, or cinnamon sticks at the ready).
Bring the children back and place the items inside three circles you have
outlined on the floor. Look for ways in which the discoveries relate to God, Jesus,
and the Holy Spirit.
Discuss that there are many ways we can know and experience the same thing. The
Trinity is how we name three ways of experiencing God. Give each participant three
stickers to put on their bookmarks (see Spark above).
(from ‘Gathering’, United Church of Canada, 2014.)
/or/
Talk about the Trinity in a new way. Consider telling the creation story in a
threefold pattern: how (1) the atmosphere/solar system, (2) the land/water/animals,
plants, and (3) humans are separate units of God’s creative love, and that even
though each is distinct, we do not have life without all three working together as one.
(from ‘Gathering’, United Church of Canada, 2011.)
/or/
Invite children to experience the wonder of Psalm 8 by using their bodies and
spirits to express movements and words one line at a time:
O God, our God,
(arms upheld and body open)
how wonderful you are!
(hands trace circles in the air)
The lips of babies and of children
(touch hands to lips then cradle arms)
praise you.
(step side to side and clap hands)
When we look to the heavens
(look upward)
and the work of your fingers,
(let fingers wiggle in the air)
the moon and the stars,
(trace moon and star shapes in the air)
who are we
(point to self)
that you should care for us?
(arms circle self in a hug)
Yet you have made us like you
(one arm reaches out, one hand is placed over the heart)
and crowned us with honour
(both hands place imaginary crown on own head)
and given us the earth
(extend hands forward and circle them to shape the earth)
to care for.
(both hands go to the heart and reach down to the ground,
then out to the side)
O God, our God,
(arms upheld and body open)
how wonderful you are!
(hands trace circles in the air)
(by Karen MacLeod-Wilkie, from ‘Gathering’, United Church of Canada, 2008.)
/or/
“What is God like?” [Invite people to share freely about their impressions of God].
You may also want to ask them if they know how Jesus talked to God. The word
Jesus often used was “Abba,” or “Daddy,” which tells us that his relationship with
God was a very close one.
At the end of the discussion, gather their ideas together and in the closing
prayer give thanks to God for the close relationship Jesus had with God, and the many
ways in which we can also name and describe the richness of our relationship with God.
(from ‘Gathering’, United Church of Canada 2005).
/or/
At the best of times, the Trinity is a subject most grown-ups have a hard time
explaining with confidence. Spending a few minutes with children on the front steps
of the church is not likely to produce much clarity. However, Trinity Sunday is a
good opportunity to discuss how we name God together and individually.
The question of the day might be something like, “What is God like?” Reading a
short book like So That’s What God Is Like (by Leanne Hardy, Kregel Kidzone Books,
2004) is a good way to invite children, in a few, short minutes, to think about this
question. Alternatively, invite the children to fill in the blank in: “God is
like___________.”
You may also want to ask them if they know how Jesus talked to God. The word
Jesus often used was “Abba,” or “Daddy,” which tells us that his relationship with
God was a very close one.
At the end of the discussion, gather their ideas together and in the closing
prayer give thanks to God for the close relationship Jesus had with God, and the many
ways in which we can also name and describe the richness of our relationship with God.
(from ‘Gathering’, United Church of Canada, 2002.)
* HYMN OF THANKSGIVING: AHB #119 – “LIKE A FATHER WATCHING OVER ME”
1. Like a father watching over me,
God will show his goodness;
love that’s like a mother’s tender care
God gives to his children everywhere;
in their joys and in their sorrows
God is there.
When I’m happy, when I’m sad,
God still love me and I am glad.
2. Once to show the greatness of his love
God sent his son; Jesus;
he taught us the way we ought to live,
and he showed the love we ought to give.
Where his people love each other,
Christ is there.
Long ago on Calvary hill
Jesus loved me, loves me still.
3. Still God watches daily over me,
and he gives his Spirit,
helping me to understand his word,
giving me the voice to call him Lord,
When I’m filled with love for others
he is there.
Holy Spirit, come into me,
so that I can live lovingly.
Words: Granton Douglas Hay (1943-)
Music: Franz Schubert (1797-1828)
Tune: HEIDENROSLEIN 86.99.11.78 irregular
Permissions: Copyright. Australian Hymn Book Co.
[INTIMATIONS – NOTICES – MINUTE FOR MISSION]
===/ WE LISTEN FOR CHRIST’S WORD /===
[PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION]
“Let us pray that the Spirit will work through us to bring Christ to the world …”
Father, you sent your Word to bring us truth and your Spirit to make us holy.
Through them we come to know the mystery of your life. Help us to worship you, one
God in three Persons, by proclaiming and living our faith in you. Grant this through
our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God forever and ever. AMEN.
FIRST READING:
Genesis 1:1-6, 9, 14, 20, 24, 2627, 31, 2:14a
The First Story of Creation
[The Spirit of God hovered over the waters;
and out of God’s love all things came into being.]
[See Also: “Ideas for Worship” pp. 46-47 for a dramatised reading.]
PRAYER: Living God, creator of all, you have given us a special place in this world.
Help us to love your world, taking care that we don’t destroy or litter it. When
we are busy, help us to stop and look closely at the world around us and give thanks
to you; through Christ our Lord. AMEN.
/or/
“FOR THE FRUITS OF THE EARTH”
O dearest Spirit of God,
you brood over our deep places,
our darkness and our chaos;
you embrace us with your power to create;
you stir in us a desire to grow.
Stay with us in our darkness and in our insight,
in our formless thoughts,
and in those we can express,
in our chaotic emotions,
and in our new becoming.
We give you thanks for this food which is our life,
for the fruits of the earth,
conceived in darkness,
rooted in the secret soil.
We offer you our part in the mess of creativity.
We wash, prepare, cook, present;
we eat, and taste, and enjoy with our bodies;
we clear away the mess; we celebrate with you
the chaos that fulfils,
the secret labour that maintains life. AMEN.
/or/ Ezekiel 37:1-4
The Valley of Dry Bones
[The prophet recognises the work of the Spirit of God in the vision
of the valley of dry bones.]
THE PSALTER:
Psalm 8
God’s Glory and Human Dignity
[“God, your glorious name.”]
/or/ “SLIGHTLY LESS THAN GODS” (An Australian Psalm)
God, our God, yours is the most wonderful name in all the world,
the highest joy in the whole universe!
Little children know this and grow strong;
rebellious adults break themselves against your truth.
I see your fingers at work in vast galaxies;
sun and moon obey you to the very second.
I can’t help wondering why you remember humankind,
why you bother about creatures like us.
Yet you have made us only slightly less than gods,
trusting us with remarkable responsibility.
You have asked us to take charge of our land,
making all other creatures subject to our authority:
The cattle and sheep, the kangaroos and crocodile,
wedge-tailed eagle, magpie, and cockatoo,
Barramundi, tuna, dolphin, and shark,
turtles, fairy penguins, and seals.
O God, our dear God,
Yours is the most astounding name in all the world!
(by Bruce D. Prewer, “Australian Psalms”, p. 30.)
SECOND READING:
II Corinthians 13:5-13
Final Warnings and Greetings
[Agree with one another; live in peace; trinity.]
[Paul describes the Spirit in the life of the individual Christian as “Jesus
Christ in you.” He calls upon his readers to accept Christ’s authority, to agree with
one another, and live in peace.]
GOSPEL LESSON:
Matthew 28:16-20
Jesus Appears to His Disciples
[“Go, make disciples!” ~ This passage is the clearest expression concerning the
Trinity in the Gospels, setting forth the existence of the Holy Spirit with the
Father and the Son.”]
A GOSPEL MEDITATION: “TRINITY”
In the name of the Father
ex nihilo the big bang
hydrogen helium time and space
wondrous cosmic unfolding and shaping
leading to ants, eagles, dolphins, and the human face.
In the name of the Son
love from the beginning
to Galilee Golgotha and Easter where
Paul Monica Francis Theresa and Tutu
and common people in communities of loving care.
In the name of the Holy Spirit
mothering-love birth and rebirth
inflaming prophets and songsters
Pentecost overflowing and enabling
from Jerusalem, Quebec, Moscow and Perth.
Father, Son and Holy Spirit
trans-cosmic Chorus in three voices
song of reconciliation and soaring joy
among creatures shaped from stellar dust
yet now on a crescendo which nothing can destroy.
(Copyright. Bruce D. Prewer 2001.)
* SCRIPTURE HYMN: TIS #447 (AHB #61) “LORD, YOUR ALMIGHTY WORD”
1. Lord, your almighty word
chaos and darkness heard,
and took their flight:
hear us, we humbly pray,
and where the gospel day
sheds not its glorious ray,
let there be light.
2. Saviour, who came to give
those who in darkness live
healing and sight,
health to the sick in mind,
sight to the inly blind,
now to all hummankind
let there be light.
3. Spirit of truth and love,
life-giving holy dove,
speed forth your flight;
move on the waters’ face,
bearing the lamp of grace,
and in earth’s darkest place
let there be light.
4. Holy and blessed Three,
glorious Trinity,
Wisdom, Lord, Might,
boundless as ocean’s tide
rolling in fullest pride,
through the earth far and wide,
let there be light
Words: John Marriott (1780-1825, alt.)
Music: Felice Giardini (1716-96)
Tune: MOSCOW 664.6664
/or/
TIS #465 (AHB #399) – “FATHER IN HEAVEN”
1. Father in heaven, grant to your children
mercy and blessing, songs never ceasing,
love to unite us,
grace to redeem us –
Father in heaven, Father our God.
2. Jesus, Redeemer, may we remember
your gracious passion, your resurrection.
Worship we bring you,
praise we shall sing you –
Jesus, Redeemer,
Jesus our Lord.
3. Spirit descending whose is the blessing,
strength for the weary, help for the needy,
sealed in our sonship yours be our worship –
Spirit descending, Spirit adored.
Words: Daniel Thambyrajah Niles (1980-1970, alt.)
Music: Philippine Folk Melody
Arranged by: Elena G. Maquiso (1914-)
Tune: HALAD 55.55.55.54
Permissions: Christian Conference of Asia.
[PRAYER BEFORE THE SERMON]
[SHARING GOD’S WORD: Proclaiming the Good News]
Sermon Starters:
The theme of relationship runs through all of today’s texts, as it does all
aspects of our lives. A disciple is a student. To be a student is to be open to
learning. In the process of learning we deepen our relationship with God, Christ, and
Spirit; nature, others, and self.
Historically, Trinity has been cut and dry. It was God: Father, Son, and Holy
Spirit. The Creeds decreed it! Still today, the concept of the Trinity is difficult
to understand and mysterious.
Explore Trinity as relationship between the Creator God, Jesus the Word made
flesh, and the Spirit who dwells in us and others. Through this struggle with the
concept of the Trinity, we can deepen our understanding about all the relationships
in our lives.
(from ‘Gathering’, United Church of Canada, 2014.)
/or/
Genesis, 2 Corinthians, and Matthew offer images and reflections on the Trinity.
Traditionally the Trinity has seemed functional: Creator, Redeemer, and Sustainer.
In ‘Three Ways of Grace: Drawing Closer to the Trinity’ (Rob Fennell and Ross
Lockhart, eds., UCPH, 2010) there are different reflections on the Trinity. One story
(“How to Share a Life” by Dale S. Skinner and Maryann Skinner) recounts how once the
Trinity was the way to proclaim what God had done in Jesus Christ, but this image has
now been put away on the top shelf. The reflection speaks to the doctrine of the
Trinity in terms of a covenantal relationship, not as functionality.
How does the Trinity change if we think of it as a relationship? This Sunday is
an opportunity to re-evaluate how the Trinity can be once again a way to proclaim our
faith, a faith based on relationships of God with humankind, humankind with God, and
humankind with all of creation, and, in so doing, seek the peace-filled life Paul
exhorts to the Corinthian community.
/or/
The story of creation is a story about the development of relationshipsGod’s
relationship with each aspect of creation, including humanity. Central to the
relationship is being called by name and being seen as good. In baptism we name our
children, establishing a relationship for them with a church family. In a marriage
ceremony we call each other by name and speak our promises in love as we behold the
goodness we see in each other. Our speech has power in shaping our relationships as
does the way we perceive those with whom we share our lives. Relationships aren’t
easy. Paul notes the need to mend our ways and live in peace. But from beginning to
end we are assured God is with us always.
(by Karen MacLeod-Wilkie, from ‘Gathering’, United Church of Canada, 2008.)
/or/
Taking the lead from the children’s discussion or book reading, broaden the
discussion about our individual experiences of God to a discussion about how the
church as a community has chosen to name and describe God.
Christians are called into community, and as a community we have named God in the
concept of the TrinityFather, Son, and Holy Spirit, and the many parallels (Creator,
Christ, and Spirit; Conceiver, Redeemer, and Comforter). The Trinity is rooted in
God’s creating relationship to all of life and in Jesus’ own intimate, groundbreaking
relationship with God, in which he called God “Abba,” or “Dad.”
The Trinity is also rooted in our collective experience of Jesus as the Beloved
Son, the Word Made Flesh, and in the indwelling, ongoing inspiration of the Spirit,
the Holy Dove, and Giver of Life. Individually, each person of the Trinity (from
“persona,” a Greek theatrical term meaning “mask” or “role”) reveals to us a
particular face of God, yet still we say there is only one God running through it all.
In other words, there is one unity, one sacred spirit, one holy and undivided
Divine Presence. So it is with us. Our individual witness forms part of the whole,
and the whole points to the Divine Presence with us and around us.
The Celtic Christian church has perhaps the best analogy:
“Three joints in a finger, yet only one finger fair;
Three leaves of a shamrock yet only one shamrock to wear;
Steam, ice, and rainall in water their origin share;
Three persons in God, yet to one God alone we make prayer.”
(Reproduced with permission from the liner notes to Celtic Praise Ancient and
Modern, a Celtic worship CD by Port Wallis United Church, Halifax, N.S.)
(from ‘Gathering’, United Church of Canada, 2005.)
/or/
“The relationship that exists within the Godhead is the basis for unity in every
human relationship, be it marriage, family or church.” [Patrick Henry Reardon]
Another analogy often used when thinking about the Trinity is that of the Family. At
the heart of the Godhead there is a Family/Community [Father, Son and Holy Spirit] in
a mutual loving relationship and perfect communication; God is not an individual.
Talk about family relationships, how important they are, and what holds a family
together; in essence love and communication. Point out how these key elements of
relationship are found in, and are a gift of, God. In this address you could invite a
church family [preferably with three members: e.g. Mum, Dad and Child] to come
forward for illustration purposes.
(by Rev Bryce Calder, St David’s Memorial Park Kirkintilloch, Church of Scotland,
‘Starters For Sunday’)
[PRAYER AFTER THE SERMON]
Almighty God, Father of our Lord Jesus Christ and giver of the Holy Spirit; Keep our
minds searching your mystery, and our faith strong to declare that you are one
eternal God and Father, revealed by the Spirit, through our Lord Jesus Christ. AMEN.
/or/
Almighty and ever-living God, you have given us grace, by the confession of the true
faith, to acknowledge the glory of the eternal Trinity and, in the power of your
divine majesty, to worship the unity. Keep us steadfast in this faith and worship,
and bring us at last to see you in your eternal glory, one God, now and forever. AMEN.
==/ WE RESPOND TO THE SPIRIT’S VOICE /==
[THE CREED or AFFIRMATION OF FAITH]
In unity with Christians through the ages, let us stand and affirm our faith in the
words of ‘THE NICENE CREED’ /or/ ‘THE APOSTLES CREED’
/or/
AN AFFIRMATION OF FAITH FOR TRINITY SUNDAY
I believe in the Spirit of God that swept over the face of the deep and created
the heavens and the earth. I believe that this same Spirit swept over the waters of
our Middle Passage and created the will to live deep in the hearts of our African
ancestors. By God’s Spirit did we come to know that we were created by God and
belonged to God, even in the days of chattel slavery. I believe in the Spirit of God,
the Almighty Creator.
I believe in the grace and love of the Lord Jesus Christ, which has kept us as a
people through racism, Jim Crow, lynchings, discrimination, disenfranchisement, and
post-affirmative action. I believe that the same Jesus who suffered on the cross and
who equipped the apostles with grace in their persecution suffers with us in our
tribulations and provides grace for every situation. I know that Jesus is walking
with us even now and that God loves us no matter the challenge. I believe in the
Spirit of the Lord Jesus Christ.
I believe in the Holy Spirit and in the sweet communion of the saints as created
by the Holy Spirit. I believe that by the Holy Spirit our ancestors were empowered to
found Sunday schools, churches, learning centres, and homes that have given us the
foundation for the abundant living that we have been promised. By the Holy Spirit we
will be empowered to live in community with one another with love and peace for all.
I believe in the power of the Holy Spirit.
I believe in a Triune God, who has covered our past, present, and future with
grace, hope, and love. May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and
the communion of the Holy Spirit be with us, now, henceforth and forevermore. AMEN.
(from Africana Resources,
*http://www.gbod.org/worship/default.asp?act=reader&item_id=14002 <www.gbod.org/worship/default.asp?act=reader&item_id=14002>*)
* SCRIPTURE HYMN: TIS #478 (AHB #454) – “I BIND UNTO MY SELF TODAY”
(Tune, Verses 1-6: ST PATRICK 88.88 D)
1. I bind unto myself today
the strong name of the Trinity
by invocation of the same,
the Three in One, and One in Three.
2. I bind this day to me for ever,
by power of faith, Christ’s incarnation,
his baptism in the Jordan river,
his death on cross for my salvation,
his bursting from the spiced tomb,
his riding up the heavenly way,
his coming at the day of doom:
I bind unto myself today.
3. I bind unto myself today
the virtues of the starlit heaven,
the glorious sun’s life giving ray,
the whiteness of the moon at even,
the flashing of the lightning free,
the whirling wind’s tempestuous shocks,
the stable earth, the deep salt sea
around the old eternal rocks.
4. I bind unto myself today
the power of God to uphold and lead,
his eye to watch, his might to stay,
his ear to hearken to my need,
the wisdom of my God to teach,
his hand to guide,
his shield to ward,
the word of God to give me speech,
his holy host to be my guard.
5. Against the demon snares of sin,
the vice that gives temptation force,
the natural lusts that war within,
the hostile foes that mar my course –
or few or many, far or night,
in every place, and in all hours,
against their fierce hostility
I bind to me, these holy powers.
6. Against all Satan’s spells and wiles,
against false words of heresy,
against the knowledge that defiles,
against the hearts idolatry,
against the wizard’s evil craft,
against the death-wound and the burning,
the choking wave, the poisoned shaft,
protect me, Christ till thy returning.
(Tune, Verse 7: DEIRDRE 88.88 trochaic)
7. Christ be with me, Christ within me,
Christ behind me, Christ before me,
Christ beside me, Christ to win me,
Christ to comfort and restore me,
Christ beneath me, Christ above me,
Christ in quiet, Christ in danger,
Christ in hearts of all that love me,
Christ in mouth of friend and stranger.
(Tune, Verse 8: ST PATRICK 88.88 D)
8. I bind unto myself the name,
the strong name of the Trinity, by invocation of the same,
the Three in One, and One in Three,
of whom all nature hath creation,
eternal Father, Spirit, Word.
Praise to the Lord of my salvation:
salvation is of Christ the Lord. Amen
Words: from ‘St. Patrick’s Breastplate’, Gaelic 5th-7th century.
Attributed to St. Patrick (c.389-c. 461)
Versified by: Cecil Frances Alexander (1818-1895, alt.)
Music: Adapted from an Irish Traditional Melody
Arranged and Harmonised by: Charles Wiliers Stanford (1852-1924)
Tune, Verses 1-6, 8: ST PATRICK 88.88 D
Tune, Verse 7: DEIRDRE 88.88 trochaic
__________
[NOTICES – INTIMATIONS – MINUTE FOR MISSION]
[PRAYERS OF THANKSGIVING and/or INTERCESSION]
(** = Recommended)
/See/ ‘Clouds and Glory’, by David Adam, Year A, p. 79-80.
/or/ ‘Let Us Pray’, by Janet Nelson.
/or/ ‘Companion to the RCL’, by Christine Odell, Vol I, p. 32.
/or/ ‘When We Gather’, by James G. Kirk, Year A, p. 83.
/or/ ‘Litanies and Other Prayers for the RCL’, Year A, p. 91-92.
/or/ ‘Lord for All Seasons’, by Ted Burge.
/or/
PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION:
Creator God, creation was conceived by you, brought to birth by you and is
continually sustained by your parental love. In gratitude we pray for the world:
That its beauty and variety may be treasured
and its riches and resources used responsibly and fairly;
That its rulers and leaders may seek your guidance
and govern with justice, wisdom and compassion;
That humankind may acknowledge all that unites us
and strive to show one another respect and understanding;
That the wonders of creation and human love may lead us
to seek and to know you, living God.
In your love and mercy: HEAR OUR PRAYER.
Saviour God, in Christ you came to seek and to save the lost, to offer us new life
and make us one with you. In gratitude we pray for all humankind in its need:
For those who are lost in poverty and hunger,
their lives a dehumanising struggle for existence;
For those who are lost in warfare or conflict,
their lives in the constant shadow of death;
For those who are lost in sickness or sorrow,
their lives eaten up by anger, regret or despair;
For those who are lost in self-destructive sin,
their lives shallow, empty, short on love.
In your love and mercy: HEAR OUR PRAYER.
Holy Spirit, you breathe life and power into God’s people, uniting them in love and
praise. In gratitude we pray for the church:
Asking that you will pour your many gifts upon us,
gifts of prophecy, healing, teaching, speaking,
of faith, service, guidance and understanding.
We pray for our church here in _____________,
that you will equip us to fulfil our calling.
And we pray especially for ____________,
that they may know your presence with them.
In your love and mercy: HEAR OUR PRAYER.
In the name of Jesus, Son of God and Son of Man. AMEN.
(from ‘Companion to the RCL’, Vol. I, p. 32.)
/or/
PRAYERS OF THANKSGIVING and INTERCESSION:
Loving heavenly Father we thank you for the daily blessings you shower upon us.
We thank you for plentiful food and clean water, for comfortable homes and a safe
environment. We live in such a beautiful part of the world.
We thank you also for the freedom we have to worship. Forgive us when we take this
freedom so much for granted.
We thank you for free health care and dedicated medical staff.
Lord we are so fortunate to live in this land of plenty.
We must now turn our thoughts and prayers to the people living in much poorer parts
of the world:
Places where food is scarce and people have to walk miles to get clean water. Places
where medical care is non-existent.
Yet we know you love these people who struggle daily to survive.
We thank you for aid agencies that do their best to make a difference in such areas
of deprivation. Protect and keep them in good health.
We bring before you those who are sick and those who are lonely.
Provide for them the care and the company, which they are so much in need of.
Enfold them in your loving care and give them your peace.
We pray for our armed forces trying to keep peace in countries torn apart by war.
We remember their loved ones at home struggling to bring up their children without
these precious family members.
Lord love and support these families until they are reunited again.
We bring these concerns and the concerns of our hearts to our Lord and Saviour Jesus
Christ. AMEN.
(by Ann Anderson, Worship Team Leader, and Rev Graham Taylor of St Luke’s and
Queen St Church of Broughty Ferry, Scotland.)
/or/
Lord God
We thank you for our many gifts and talents
May we always use them in your service
And in your honour
For your Kingdom
We particularly thank you for the gift of imagination
May we always use it to see your Son’s story,
for this world and for us, more clearly.
May we see neighbour living in harmony with neighbour
May we see community living in peace with community
And may we nation living in cooperation with nation
Indeed, this day we seek that concord for the all the peoples of Iraq and Afghanistan
And for cousins that cannot live together in the Holy Land
In our imaginations we see human respecting human
Where opinions can be expressed in freedom
And where the collective will is for the good
Therefore, we can imagine justice in Zimbabwe
In Tibet and in Burma
In our imaginations we see a perfect society here at home
Where there is no drug abuse
No child violence
And where life always has value,
meaning and opportunity.
Above all, in our imaginations
let us walk more closely with Christ
So that those amongst us who are bereaved
will know his comfort and our support.
Those who are travelling will know
his companionship and our love.
Those who are anxious will know
his peace and our concern.
So that together
We may again take up the rod and staff for the hilly road
and again set sail on the wide sea
in search of your eternal lands of hope, trust and reunion.
Now in this moment of reflection let us just imagine
~~{ silence }~~
Father God,
In the name of Jesus Christ
Let our imaginings
Be our common reality
And your Spirit’s greater glory.
AMEN.
(by Ann Anderson, Worship Team Leader, and Rev Graham Taylor of St Luke’s and
Queen St Church of Broughty Ferry, Scotland.)
/or/
God: the Divine Parent, Creator of the Universe,
We pray for the world, brought to birth by your love.
Where your children
fight and kill,
die of hunger and disease,
oppress and exploit one another,
bring your justice and peace to bear.
God: the Son, Bringer of Salvation,
We pray for humankind, whose joys and sorrows you came in love to share.
Where your children are in need,
of repentance and forgiveness,
of healing and comfort,
of faith and hope
bring your forgiveness and hope to bear.
God: the Holy Spirit, Presence of the Divine among us,
We pray for the church, which you created sustain and fill with love.
Where your children lack,
vision and courage,
unity with one another,
the strength to serve you in the world
bring your power and oneness to bear.
God: the Father bless us
God: the Son protect us
God: the Spirit guide us
Now and fore evermore: AMEN
(by Rev Bryce Calder, St David’s Memorial Park Kirkintilloch, Church of Scotland,
‘Starters For Sunday’)
[COLLECT FOR THE DAY]
===/ THE SACRAMENT OF THE LORD’S SUPPER: THE HOLY EUCHARIST /===
{some parts adapted from An Order of Worship, Pentecost 1980,
of the General Assembly of the United Presbyterian Church USA }
[SENTENCE]
“You are the sons and daughters of God, so God has given you
the Spirit of his Son to form your hearts and make you cry out:
Abba, Father.” (Galatians 4:6)
[INVITATION TO HOLY COMMUNION]
L: The gifts of God for the people of God.
This is the joyful feast, our heavenly banquet.
P: They will come from east and west,
and from north and south,
And sit at table in the Kingdom of God.
L: This is the Lord’s Table. Our Saviour invites those
who trust him to share the feast he has prepared.
/or/
Friends, this is the joyful feast of the people of God! This is the Lord’s Table.
Our Saviour invites all believers, young and old alike, to share with him in Holy
Communion. Let us come to the Table with thanksgiving. Let the bread become for us
the bread of life, and the winethe cup of the New Covenant.
[OFFERING OUR LIVES and OUR GIFTS TO GOD]
* OFFERTORY HYMN: TIS #127 (AHB #86) – “HOLY GOD, WE PRAISE YOUR NAME”
1. Holy God, we praise your name,
Lord of all, we bow before you;
all on earth your power proclaim,
all in heaven above adore you,
boundless is your vast domain,
everlasting is your reign.
2. Hear the loud celestial hymn,
angel choirs above are raising,
cherubim and seraphim,
in unceasing chorus praising,
fill the heavens with sweet accord:
Holy, holy, holy Lord.
3. Holy Father, holy son,
holy Spirit, three we name you,
while in essence only one,
undivided God we claim you,
and adoring bend the knee,
while we own the mystery.
4. King of glory, God’s own Son,
humbly our poor nature sharing,
now to save us you have come,
all our sin and sorrow bearing;
you have brought us saving grace,
freed from guilt our sinful race.
4. Spare your people, Lord, we pray,
by a thousand snares surrounded;
keep us free from sin today,
never let us be confounded:
grant us with your saints a place;
all our trust is in your grace.
Words: Anon. German, 18th? century from ‘Te Deum Laudamus’
Composite and Translation: Clarence Alphonsus Walworth (1820-1900, alt.)
Music: Melody from ‘Katholisches Gesangbuch’, Vianna, c. 1774.
Tune: GROSSER GOTT 78.78.77
DEDICATION OF GIFTS:
Dear Lord, we praise you as God of heaven and earth. We celebrate the Trinity of
Father, Son and Holy Spirit. We pray for the strength and ability to fulfil Christ’s
command to make disciples and baptise them in the name of the Triune God. Make us
enables and to speak in the tongues of all peoples. In this task grant us the grace
of the Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit. AMEN.
[SETTING APART OF THE ELEMENTS]
According to Luke when our Risen Lord was at table with his disciples, he took the
bread, blessed and broke it, and gave it to them. And their eyes were opened and
they recognised him. From that day onwards they gave witness to the Risen Lord
through Word and Sacrament. Today we do the same.
[THE GREAT THANKSGIVING]
~~{ the people remain standing }~~
L: The Lord be with you!
P: AND ALSO WITH YOU!
L: Lift up your hearts.
P: WE LIFT THEM TO THE LORD.
L: Holy God, we praise you!
P: LET THE HEAVENS BE JOYFUL, AND THE EARTH BE GLAD!
Holy Lord, Father almighty, everlasting God: It is our duty and our delight to give
you thanks and praise.
In the beginning of creation your Spirit moved over the waters.
When we were formed from the dust of the earth,
You breathed into us the breath of life.
Even when we resisted and grieved you,
your Spirit came upon prophets and teachers,
enabling them to speak your truth.
Great and wonderful are your works, Lord God almighty.
Your ways are just and true. And so with the faithful
from every time and place, we lift our hearts in joyful praise,
for you alone are holy …
(adapted from An Order of Worship, Pentecost 1980, of the
General Assembly of the United Presbyterian Church in the USA.)
/or/
It is indeed right to give you our thanks and praise, O God,
and to join with the whole world
in declaring the greatness of your name.
In the beginning your Spirit brooded over the chaos
and brought to birth all the beauty and abundance of creation.
You created humankind in the image
of your own faithful love and desire,
dressing us in glorious splendour
and entrusting the care of the earth into our hands.
From our midst you brought forth your own child,
Jesus the Christ
one with you, and the embodiment of your Spirit
and through him you invited all people
to be baptised into your triune dance of love.
When he was killed, you raised him to life
and gave him all authority in heaven and on earth,
and in him, through the Holy Spirit,
you are with us always, even to the end of the age.
Therefore with …..
(Copyright 2002. Nathan Nettleton LaughingBird.net,
*http://laughingbird.net/LectionTexts/A41.html#Eucharistic%20Preface/ <laughingbird.net/LectionTexts/A41.html#Eucharistic%20Preface/>* )
/or/
Father, all-powerful and ever-living God,
we do well always and everywhere to give you thanks.
We joyfully proclaim our faith
in the mystery of your Godhead.
You have revealed your glory
as the glory also of your Son
and of the Holy Spirit:
three Persons equal in majesty,
undivided in splendour,
yet one Lord, one God,
ever to be adored in your everlasting glory.
And so, with all the choirs of angels in heaven
we proclaim your glory
and join in their unending hymn of praise:
Holy, holy, holy Lord…
(from ‘CanticaNova’, *http://www.canticanova.com/planning/year-a/plntri_l.htm/ <www.canticanova.com/planning/year-a/plntri_l.htm/>* )
__________
And so we praise you with the faithful of every time and place, gathered with choirs
of angels and the whole creation in the eternal hymn:
ALL: Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might.
Heaven and earth are full of your glory
Hosanna in the highest.
Blessed is the One who comes in the name of the Lord.
Hosanna in the highest.
~~{ the people may be seated }~~
[PRAYER OF CONSECRATION and ACCLAMATION]
~~{ The great prayer of thanksgiving continues, recalling Gods goodness in caring for
his people, the life and saving work of our Lord Jesus Christ, how he commanded his
disciples to remember him with the bread and the wine, and we pray for the gift of
the Holy Spirit on us and what we do … }~~
O Lord our God: we thank you for your Son Jesus, who lived with us sharing joy and
sorrow. He told your story, healed the sick, and was a friend of sinners. Obeying
you, he took up his cross and was murdered by those he loved. We praise you that
Christ is not dead, but is risen to rule the world; and that he still is the friend
of sinners. We trust him to overcome every power to hurt or divide us, so that when
you bring in your promised Kingdom, we will celebrate victory with him.
| As he sat at the table with his friends,
| he took bread, gave you thanks,
| broke it, gave it to his disciples, and said:
| “Take, eat, this is my body which is given for you.”
| When supper was over, he took the cup, gave you thanks,
| gave it to his disciples, and said:
| “Drink from this all of you;
| this is my blood, poured out for you and for all,
| for the forgiveness of sins. Do this in remembrance of me.”
Remembering the Lord Jesus, we break bread and share one cup, announcing his death
for the sins of the world, and telling his resurrection to all the nations.
ALL: Christ has died,
Christ is risen,
Christ will come again!
Loving God, pour out your Holy Spirit upon us and upon these gifts, that they may be
for us the body and blood of our Saviour, Jesus Christ.
Grant that all who share this bread and this wine may be drawn together in unity by
your Spirit, and remain faithful in love and hope until that perfect feast with
Christ in joy in his eternal Kingdom.
Remember all your saints who in this life faithfully served you, and who now live in
your eternal presence.
~~{ silence }~~
In communion with them and the faithful of every age,
we worship and glory you always.
ALL: Through Christ, with Christ, and in Christ
In the unity of the Holy Spirit,
All glory and honour are yours,
Almighty God, now and forever. AMEN.
(adapted from An Order of Worship, Pentecost 1980, of the
General Assembly of the United Presbyterian Church in the USA.)
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[THE LORD’S PRAYER]
(An Ecumenical Version)
Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name.
Your kingdom come, your will be done
on earth as in heaven.
Give us today our daily bread.
Forgive us our sins
as we forgive those who sin against us.
Save us from the time of trial,
and deliver us from evil.
For the kingdom, the power,
and the glory are yours,
now and forever. AMEN.
(English Language Liturgical Consultation, 1988.)
/or/
(An Alternate Translation)
Heavenly One, our Parent God, holy is your name.
Let your Reign come, and your will be done
on earth as in heaven.
Give us today the food we need.
Forgive us our wrongdoings
as we forgive those who have wronged us.**
Bring us through the hard-testing times
and deliver us from Evil’s ways.
For all power, dominion and glory are yours
now and forever. AMEN.
(** = or “Forgive us our offences
as we forgive those who have offended us.”)
(Translated and adapted by Rev. John Maynard. Copyright 2014.
May be used freely for public worship or personal devotion.)
/or/
(An Adaptation in Verse)
Our heavenly Father, may your name be kept
in reverence, honour and awe.
Let your reign come, your will be done,
on earth, as in heaven, for all.
Feed us today with the food we need;
nourish, refresh us, we pray.
Forgive our wrong-doings as we forgive those
who have wronged us along the way.
And as we go through hard-testing times
deliver us from Evil’s way.
For all power, dominion and glory are yours
today and forever always. AMEN.
(Translated and adapted by Rev. John Maynard. Copyright 2014.
May be used freely for public worship or personal devotion.)
(May be adapted for singing in COMMON METRE 86.86)
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[WORDS OF INSTITUTION] (If not used earlier)
On the night of Jesus’ arrest and betrayal Jesus took bread,
he blessed and he broke it and he gave it to them, saying:
“Take, eat, this is my body broken for you;
Do this for the remembrance of me.”
~~{ the bread is broken }~~
In a like manner, after supper, he took the cup,
And again given thanks, he gave it to them, saying:
“Drink of it all of you, for this cup is the new covenant,
sealed by my blood, for you and for many,
for the forgiveness of sins.”
~~{ wine is poured, and/or the cup is raised }~~
See, the bread we break is a sharing in the body of Christ
And the cup we take is a sharing in the blood of Christ.
The gifts of God for the people of God
[THE AGNUS DEI]
Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world: HAVE MERCY ON US.
Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world: HAVE MERCY ON US.
Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world: GRANT US PEACE.
/or/
Jesus, Lamb of God: HAVE MERCY ON US.
Jesus, Bearer of our sins: HAVE MERCY ON US.
Jesus, Redeemer of the world: HAVE MERCY ON US.
/or/
Jesus, Firstborn of Mary: HAVE MERCY ON US.
Jesus, Saviour of the world: HAVE MERCY ON US.
Jesus, Monarch of heaven: GRANT US PEACE.
/or/
Jesus is the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world;
Happy are they who are called to his supper,
And indeed we are!
Alleluia! – “ALLELUIA! AMEN.”
[PROCLAMATION]
Jesus said: I am the Bread of life.
The one who comes to me shall never be hungry,
and the one who believes in me shall never thirst!
Come to the Table:
Here is the Bread of Life for you;
The Cup of Salvation for you.
[THE DISTRIBUTION]
~~{ the bread and cup are given and partaken according to local custom. }~~
~~{ or, as an act of unity and community, the people may be invited
to form a Large circle and pass to each other the elements
of the bread and cup, saying to each other:
“The Body of Christ for you” “The Blood of Christ for you.” }~~
~~{ or, the people come up by the centre aisle to receive from the servers nearest
to them and return by the side aisle.
If there is a choir, they might sing softly
during the distribution: “Eat This Bread, Drink This Cup” (Taizé’ Chant) or “Bread
is Blessed and Broken”
(John L. Bell, Iona Community) with members of the congregation
singing too if they wish. }~~
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[AFTER DISTRIBUTION] (If the ‘Agnus Dei’ is not used)
Jesus is the lamb of God
Who takes away the sin of the world.
Happy are they who have been called to his supper.
[PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION]
L: Bless the Lord, O my soul.
P: And all that is within me bless God’s holy name.
L: Bless the Lord, O my soul.
P: And forget not all God’s benefits.
Lord God, we worship you, a Trinity of Persons, one eternal God. May our faith and
the sacrament we receive bring us health of mind and body. We ask this through Christ
our Lord. AMEN.
(from ‘CanticaNova, *http://canticanova.com/planning/year-a/plntri_l.htm/ <canticanova.com/planning/year-a/plntri_l.htm/>* )
* HYMN OF FAITH: TIS #160 (AHB #104) – “FATHER, ALL LOVING, THOU RULEST IN MAJESTY”
1. Father all loving and ruling in majesty,
judgment is yours and condemns all our pride;
stir up our rulers and people to penitence,
sorrow for sins that for vengeance have cried.
2. Blessed Lord Jesus, born humbly in poverty,
sharing a stable with beasts at your birth;
stir us to work for your justice and charity,
truly to care for the poor upon earth.
3. Come, Holy Spirit, create in us holiness,
lift up our lives to your standard of right;
stir every will to new ventures of faithfulness,
flood the whole church with your glorious light.
4. Holiest Trinity, perfect in unity,
bind in your love every nation and race:
may we adore your for time and eternity,
Father, Redeemer and Spirit of grace.
Words: Patrick Robert Norman Appleford (1925-, alt.)
Music: Melody from ‘Choral Buch’
of Johanna Heinrich Reinhardt Uttigen, 1754.
Tune: WAS LEBET 12 10.12 10 dactylic
/or/
TIS #447 (AHB #61) “LORD, YOUR ALMIGHTY WORD”
1. Lord, your almighty word
chaos and darkness heard,
and took their flight:
hear us, we humbly pray,
and where the gospel day
sheds not its glorious ray,
let there be light.
2. Saviour, who came to give
those who in darkness live
healing and sight,
health to the sick in mind,
sight to the inly blind,
now to all hummankind
let there be light.
3. Spirit of truth and love,
life-giving holy dove,
speed forth your flight;
move on the waters’ face,
bearing the lamp of grace,
and in earth’s darkest place
let there be light.
4. Holy and blessed Three,
glorious Trinity,
Wisdom, Lord, Might,
boundless as ocean’s tide
rolling in fullest pride,
through the earth far and wide,
let there be light
Words: John Marriott (1780-1825, alt.)
Music: Felice Giardini (1716-96)
Tune: MOSCOW 664.6664
/or/
TIS #158 (AHB #92) – “GOD HAS SPOKEN BY HIS PROPHETS”
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 from God, ere time began,
Light from Light, to earth descending,
Man, revealed as Son of Man.
3. God is speaking by his Spirit,
speaking to the hearts of men,
in the age-long word expounding
God’s own message, now as then,
through the rise and fall of nations
one sure faith yet standing fast;
God still speaks, his word unchanging,
God the first, and God the last.
Words: George Wallace Briggs (1875-1959, alt.)
Music: Adapted from Ludwig von Beethoven (1770-1827)
Tune: ODE TO JOY 87.87 D
Permissions: Words – Hymn Society of America
[BLESSING and DISMISSAL]
As it was, as it is, as it shall be evermore,
O Triune of grace; in all times, in all places,
Glory to the Three-in-One!
May God the Father watch over you,
May Christ walk with you in guidance,
May the Spirit flow through you,
Richly and generously.
May the peace of God the Creator, Christ the Redeemer,
Spirit the Life-giver, of the One and of the Three,
Be with you now and always. AMEN.
May God our Creator and Parent,
Jesus our Saviour and Lord,
And Holy Spirit our Comforter and Guide
Be with you now and always. AMEN.
/or/
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God,
And the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all …
… And may the blessing of God Almighty, Father, Son
and Holy Spirit, be with you now and remain in you always. AMEN.
/or/
A: Go now!
B: Go where?
C: Go? Why?
D: Go to do what?
A: The service is over. Go!
B: Go where?
C: Go? Why?
D: Go to do what?
A: Go to people everywhere!
C: Go? Why?
D: Go to do what?
A: Tell them the good news of Jesus Christ our Lord!
B: We’d rather stay here.
A: Go! We have the promise of Jesus that he will be with us.
B,C,D: Always?
A: Always … to the end of the age!
ALL: Thanks be to God! AMEN!
* BENEDICTION: TIS #549 (AHB #456) – “GOD BE IN MY HEAD”
God be in my head and in my understanding;
God be in my eyes and in my looking;
God be in my mouth and in my speaking;
God be in my heart and in my thinking;
God be at my end and at my departing.
Words: Richard Pynson’s ‘Horae B.V.M.’ Sarum (1514)
Music: Henry Walford Davies (1869-1941)
Tune: GOD BE IN MY HEAD
Meter: Irr.
/or/
TIS #72 (AHB #42) – “FROM ALL WHO DWELL BELOW THE SKIES”
(verse 2 only)
2. Eternal are your mercies, Lord,
eternal truth attends your word:
Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
Your praise shall sound from shore to shore,
till suns shall rise and set no more.
Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
Hallelujah!
Words: Isaac Watts (1674-1748)
Music: Melody from ‘Geistliche Kirchengesang’, Cologne, 1623.
Arranged by: Ralph Vaught Williams (1872-1958)
Tune: LASS UNS EREFREUEN 88.88 and Hallelujahs
/or/
TIS #768 (AHB #573) “THE DOXOLOGY”
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow,
praise God, all creatures here below,
praise God above, you heavenly host,
praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost.
Words: Thomas Ken (1637-1711, alt.)
Music: FAIRHILL by Jimmy Owens (1930-)
/or/ OLD HUNDRETH, from the Genevan Psalter, 1551
Metre: 88.88
(* POSTLUDE)
=====[ ANOTHER SUNDAY REFLECTION ]====
“TRINITY — MYSTERY AND REALITY”
“The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God,
and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with all of you.”
— 2 Corinthians 13:13
Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the
Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, — Matthew 28:19
Today we celebrate the Holy Trinity. There is mystery as well as reality in our
belief in the Trinity: God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. We are always limited by
the powers of human perception in our encounters with the ineffable mystery of God.
We can know God through the wonders of creation, in the person and work of Jesus
Christ and through our personal encounter with the Spirit of God as one spirit
meeting with another. But our belief in the Trinity is more than a record of our
experience that we know God in different ways. It also points to a reality in which
we believe. What in human terms we recognize as personality and community are both to
be found in God.
God the Father, Creator
Many different peoples in all sorts of different cultures, living very different
lives, and having a variety of religious beliefs and practices know something of God
in the wonders of creation. [Acts 17:24-25; Romans 1:19-20.] God, whether thought of
as Father or Mother or both, is present in creation but is separate from it.
God the Son, Jesus Christ
What distinguishes Christians is our belief that Jesus was not only a particular
historical person, but God himself. We call him Lord, meaning he is God [Romans 10:9;
John 20:27-28] and to be worshipped [Luke 24:50-53]; who is “God with us” [Matthew
1:23], who was with God at the beginning and was God [John 1:1; Philippians 2:6-8],
who ascended to him [Ephesians 4:10; Acts 7:56]; he was an agent of creation [John
1:2-4; Colossians 1:16]; and our redeemer who changes our relationship with God
[Hebrews 7:25; 2 Corinthians 5:19.]
God the Holy Spirit
The faith that enables people to say that Jesus is Lord, and thus to see his
relationship to God the Creator, is the work of the Spirit [1 Corinthians 12:3; Acts
7:55], the same Spirit who brought his incarnation [Luke 1:35] and was present at the
creation [Genesis 1:1-2] and in our redemption [Romans 8:9-11; Galatians 4:4-6]. It
is the same sharing (communion [2 Cor. 13:13/14]) in the life God that we know in the
Lord’s Supper [1 Cor. 10:16] and with which we are blessed [2 Cor. 13:13] .
(by David Beswick. Complete Sermon at:
*http://www.beswick.info/rclresources/TSA96Ser.htm <www.beswick.info/rclresources/TSA96Ser.htm>*)
==[ ANOTHER MEDITATION FOR TRINITY SUNDAY ]==
There is a tree in Johannesburg, South Africa, that stands in the yard of a
Catholic retreat centre. When viewing from a particular angle, one sees a singular
tree with a very large trunk. From another angle, the tree appears as three distinct
trees, down to the very roots. The tree was nicknamed Trinity Three-in-One. The
base of the tree became a meeting ground where community was experienced. There, and
around its trunks, the deep things of life were discussed. No matter where you leaned
on the tree, you were supported. No matter where you gazed upon it, it was beautiful.
Three trunks, one tree, inseparable and unified at its base, drawing us into
fellowship with one another. It was amazing.
The existence of this tree is a natural and compelling illustration of the
existence of our Triune God, a God that operates in community to create community.
Whether calling out YHWH, Jesus, or Holy Ghost, it is the Three-in-One God,
inseparable and unified, that responds to our every need. No matter what name or
office you call out, God will bear you up. No matter where you look, you can see the
beauty of what God is doing. God, the Creator; God, the Saviour; God Who Empowers,
luring us into loving relationship with God’s self and with one another. It is just
so amazing! Look again, it is one tree down to the very roots.
— by Marilyn E. Thornton.
(Marilyn E. Thornton, writer of this meditation, went to South Africa in 2000 with a
group of students from Vanderbilt Divinity School, Nashville, Tennessee.)
(from Africana Resources,
*http://www.gbod.org/worship/default.asp?act=reader&item_id=14002 <www.gbod.org/worship/default.asp?act=reader&item_id=14002>*)
==[ A HYMN FOR USE ON TRINITY/RECONCILIATION SUNDAY ]==
Creator God, you made every race
Giving each your law, good and true.
We are worship you, O God,
Care for creation in your name,
Love and forgive as you love us, Holy God.
Lord Jesus Christ, you have made us one,
Binding each to you, making peace;
Healing the wounds our hands have made;
Asking for truth and grace to rule,
Justice, respect and loyalty, Covenant Lord.
Spirit of Christ, present from all time,
Guiding, shedding light, giving life;
Counsellor, make us strong to fight,
Free as the wind to do the right,
Ready to follow all the way, yet untrod.
One God in three, bonded strong in love,
Reaching out to all, giving God!
Build in this land community –
Black, white and brown, one family –
Serving the world your love has made, God of grace.
(Copyright. John P. Brown. Permission is given to copy for free distribution with
these words attached.) [May be sung to tune: “Living Lord” 4553.8883
====[ HYMNS, SONGS and CHORUSES ]====
The following suggestions are compiled from resources prepared by John Maynard, Jeff
Shrowder <*http://thebillabong.info <thebillabong.info>*>, David MacGregor
<*http://www.dovenetq.net.au/~macgd <www.dovenetq.net.au/~macgd>*>, Steve Benner <www.oremus.org/hymnal/>, Natalie
Simms <*http://lectionarysong.blogspot.com/ <lectionarysong.blogspot.com/>*>, Dean McIntyre, Denis Towner and many
others.
These hymns and songs may be found in a variety of other hymnbooks and chorus books.
Please send me your hymnbook, or your favourite list of suggested
hymns/songs/choruses for this Sunday (or Sundays ahead) that I might include them in
future posts. – John Maynard <*maynard@uniting.com.au <maynard@uniting.com.au>*>
(A.) The First grouping are suggestions for this Sunday.
The following suggestions are compiled from resources prepared by John Maynard, Jeff
Shrowder, <*http://thebillabong.info <thebillabong.info>*>, David MacGregor
<*http://www.togethertocelebrate.com.au/ <www.togethertocelebrate.com.au/>*>, Steve Benner < www.oremus.org/hymnal/>,
Natalie Simms <*http://lectionarysong.blogspot.com/ <lectionarysong.blogspot.com/>*>, Dean McIntyre, Denis Towner and
many others.
These hymns and songs may be found in a variety of other hymnbooks and chorus books.
Please send me your hymnbook, or your favourite list of suggested
hymns/songs/choruses for this Sunday (or Sundays ahead) that I might include them in
future posts. – John Maynard <*maynard@uniting.com.au <maynard@uniting.com.au>*>
(A.) The First grouping are suggestions for this Sunday.
These are primarily (but not exclusively) from Australian/NZ hymn books, and other
resources for congregational singing. These songs and hymns have been arranged
according to their possible use in worship, E.g.
=> Hymn of Praise = God in Creation and Providence
=> Hymn of Thanksgiving = Christ our Lord and Redeemer
=> Hymn of Faith = The Holy Spirit and The Church’s Life and Witness
=> Hymn of Commitment = Christian Discipleship
(B.) The Second grouping are more suggestions for this Sunday from other collections.
(C.) The Third grouping are related to the RCL Readings for the day.
(D.) The Fourth grouping are Hymns and Songs for PENTECOST/TRINITY.
(D.) The Fifth grouping are more Hymns and Songs for PENTECOST/TRINITY.
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CURRENT LISTINGS:
AA = Alleluia Aotearoa (New Zealand)
AHB = The Australian Hymnbook / With One Voice (Aus/NZ)
AOV As One Voice Willow Connection
AT = All Together Now (ATN), All Together Again (ATA),
All Together Everybody (ATE), All Together Okay (ATOK),
All Together Whatever (ATW) (Openbook Pub.)
All Together for Good (ATFG)
BOP = Book of Praise (Presbyterian Church of Canada)
CG Common Ground (St Andrew Press)
CH = Chalice Hymnal (Disciples of Christ)
Ch3 = Church Hymnary 3 (Church of Scotland)
Ch4 = Church Hymnary 4 (Church of Scotland)
Common Ground/CG = Common Ground (St. Andrew Press, Scotland)
Covenant = Covenant Songs
DMAC = David McGregor
FFS = Faith Forever Singing (New Zealand Hymnbook Trust)
FWS = The Faith We Sing
GA = Gather Australia (Australian Catholic Hymnal)
GBEAT = Gospelling to the Beat 1&2 (Scripture Union)
GGIVES = God Gives, Books 1,2,3,4 (Songs for Kids,
Uniting Education)
HPP = Hymns For a Pilgrim People (Congregational Church USA Hymnal)
HS = Hillsong (Hills Christian Life Centre)
HSNW = Heaven shall not wait (Iona Community/
Wild Goose Resource Group_
IECS = In every corner sing
Iona = Various Songbooks from the Iona Community)
LBW = Lutheran Book of Worship
MH = Moravian Hymnal (Current Edition)
MH69 = Moravian Hymnal (1969 Edition)
MP = Mission Praise
MV = More Voices
NCH = New Century Hymnal (UCC-USA)
NCYC = NCYC Songs (National Christian Youth Convention,
Uniting Church in Australia)
Ph = The Presbyterian Hymnal (USA)
P&W = Praise and Worship (Resource Christian Music)
RJ = Rejoice! (Presbyterian Church in Australia)
SA = Sing Alleluia
SCE/Srce = The Source (Kevin Mayhew)
SFFS = Sing the Faith/The Faith We Sing
(United Methodist/Presbyterian USA)
SINGSBK1 = Singalong Songbook vol.1&2 (Integrity’s Hosanna Music)
SIS/Song = Scripture in Song (Songs of Praise,
Songs of the Kingdom etc.)
SOF = Songs and Hymns of Fellowship (Kingsway)
SOGP = Songs of God’s People
Source = The Source
SP&P = Sing Prayer and Praise (United Church of Christ, USA)
Taizé = Various Songbooks from the Taizé Community
TFWS = The Faith We Sing (United Methodist USA)
TIO = There is one among us (John Bell/Wild Goose Resource Group)
TIS = Together in Song (Australia/New Zealand)
UMH = United Methodist Hymnal (USA)
URW = Upper Room Worship
VU = Voices United (United Church of Canada)
W&R = Worship and Rejoice (Hope Publishing)
WoV = With One Voice / Lutheran Book of Worship
(* = Recommended) (** = Highly Recommended)
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(A.) SUGGESTED HYMNS AND SONG FOR TRINITY SUNDAY – YEAR A:
/ Together in Song / Australian Hymnbook / With One Voice / Sing Alleluia /
(SEE ALSO: ‘Singing from the Lectionary’ by Natalie Sims,
*http://lectionarysong.blogspot.com.au/2011/05/trinity-sunday-june-29-2011.html <lectionarysong.blogspot.com.au/2011/05/trinity-sunday-june-29-2011.html>* )
==[ Hymn of Praise: God in Providence and Creation ]==
** All creatures of our God and King, (TIS 100 + AHB 3)
(Ph 455) (UMH 62)
** All things bright and beautiful (TIS 135 + AHB 70) (BOP 435)
(NCH 31) (Ch4 137) (Ph 267) (UMH 147) (VU 291) (AoVK 110)
(WoV 767) (CP 415) (W&R 30) (Cha 61) (Srce 21)
(various) [All-Ages]
** Amazing Grace! How sweet the sound (TIS 129 + AHB 56)
(NCH 547,548) (VU 266)
Bright the vision that delighted (AHB 69, based on Isaiah 6 :1-3)
** Bring many names, beautiful and good (TIS 182,
Brian A. Wren, 1936-) (AoV2-10) (NCH 11) (Ch4 134)
(VU 268) (CP 395) (various)
** Christ is alive, Let Christians sing (TIS 387 + SA 18,
Brian A. Wren, 1936-) (Ch4 416) (UMH 318) (VU 158) (LBW 363)
(ELW 389) (W&R 312) (various)
Christ is made the sure foundation (TIS 432 + AHB 343) (Ch4 200)
** Come you people, come adore him
(TIS 101, Hymn from the Russian Church)
** Did you ever see a kookaburra laugh? (TIS 175, Marion D. Lemin,
1955-, ‘Where do all the good things come from?’)
(GBEAT[1] 106) [All-Ages]
** Eternal Father, strong to save (TIS 138 + AHB 74)
(BOP 325) (Ch4 260) (TFWS 2191)
** Father all loving, and ruling in majesty (TIS 160 + AHB 104)
** Father all loving, thou rulest in majesty (TIS 160 + AHB 104)
Father all-powerful, thine is the kingdom (TIS 160 + AHB 104)
** Father, in whom we live (AHB 51, Charles Wesley, 1707-1788)
(UMH 88)
** Father most holy, merciful and tender
(AHB 4, Anon. Latin c. 10th century)
** Father of heaven, whose love profound
(TIS 131 + AHB 60, Edward Cooper) (Ch4 483) (Rejoice 90)
** Firmly I believe and truly God is three and God is one
(TIS 140 + AHB 78)
** From all that dwell below the skies (TIS 72 + AHB 42)
[Psalm 111]
** From all who dwell below the skies (TIS 72 + AHB 42)
[Psalm 111]
** Glory be to God the Father, glory be to God the Son
(TIS 142 + AHB 84) (BOP 298) (Ch4 110) (Rejoice 92)
Glory to God on high (TIS 221, James Allen, 1734-1804)
** God has spoken by his prophets (TIS 158 + AHB 92,
Tune: ‘Ode to Joy’)
God is my strong salvation (TIS 15 + AHB 493)
God is unique and one (AHB 107)
God himself is present (TIS 121 + AHB 47) (VU 391)
God, reveal your presence (TIS 121 + AHB 47) (VU 391)
God reveals his presence (TIS 121 + AHB 47) (VU 391)
** God, we praise you, God, we bless you (TIS 99 + SA 40,
from the ‘Te Deum’, tr. Christopher M. Idle, 1938)
(Ch4 120) (VU 415)
** God who made the earth, the air, the sky, the sea
(TIS 146 + AHB 82) (BOP 705)
** God whose almighty word (TIS 447 + AHB 61) (Ch4 112) (VU 313)
(BOP 291) (LBW 400) (ELW 673) (CP 560) (Rejoice 373)
(SOF 554) (various)
** Holy God, we praise thy name (TIS 127 + AHB 86, based on Isaiah 6)
(NCH 276) (Ph 460) (UMH 79)
** Holy God, we praise your name (TIS 127 + AHB 86, based on Isaiah 6)
(NCH 276) (Ph 460) (UMH 79)
** Holy, holy, holy! Lord God almighty! (TIS 132 + AHB 65, Isaiah 6)
(BOP 299) (Ch4 111) (NCH 277) (Ph 138) (UMH 64) (VU 315)
How deep the riches of our God (TIS 167 + AHB 116)
** ‘How Great Thou Art’ (TIS 155,
“O Lord, my God! When I in awesome wonder…”) (BOP 332)
(SOF 407) (UMH 77) (VU 238)
** I sing the almighty power of God (TIS 119 + AHB 40) (BOP 333)
(Ph 288) (UMH 152)
** Immortal, invisible God only wise (TIS 143 + AHB 80) (BOP 290)
** Let us sing to the God of salvation (TIS 52 + AHB 115,
van den Haas)
* Let us with a gladsome mind (TIS 83 + AHB 11, John Milton)
(TFWS 2012)
* Let us with a joyful mind (TIS 83 + AHB 11, John Milton)
(TFWS 2012)
Lift high the cross, the love of Christ proclaim (TIS 351 + AHB 271)
* Like a Father watching over me (AHB 119, G. D. Hay)
** Lord, your almighty word (TIS 447 + AHB 61) (Ch4 112) (VU 313)
(BOP 291) (LBW 400) (ELW 673) (CP 560) (Rejoice 373)
(SOF 554) (MP 699) (various)
** Maker, in whom we live (AHB 51, Charles Wesley, 1707-1788)
(UMH 88)
** Now thank we all our God (TIS 106 + AHB 14) (BOP 457) (Ch4 182)
(Ph 555)
O for a thousand tongues to sing (TIS 210 + AHB 141)
** O Laughing Light, O first born of creation
(TIS 255, Sylvia G. Dunstan, 1955-1993) (Ch4 135)
** O Lord, my God! When I in awesome wonder (TIS 155
‘How Great Thou Art’) (BOP 332) (SOF 407) (UMH 77) (VU 238)
* O love, how deep, how broad, how high (TIS 194 + AHB 6) (Ch4 354)
(UMH 267)
** O worship the King, all-glorious above (TIS 133 + AHB 67)
(Ch4 127) (Rejoice 9) (Ph 476) (UMH 73) (VU 235) (MH 566)
** Our Father, by whose name (SA 71, F. Bland Tucker)
** Praise with joy the world’s Creator (TIS 179, John L. Bell
and Graham Maule) (NCH 273) (VU 312) (Iona,
‘Heaven Shall Not Wait’) (various)
Sing a new song to the Lord (TIS 95 + AHB 88)
** Stars and planets flung in orbit (TIS 186,
Herman G. Stuempfle, 1923-)
** The God of Abraham praise (TIS 125 + AHB 53) (Ch4 162) (SOF 507)
(BOP 331)
* The Lord Jehovah reigns (TIS 117 + AHB 37)
** This is God’s wondrous world (TIS 149, Maltbie D. Babcock,
1858-1901) (VU 296) (UMH 144) (VU 296) /FEATURED HYMN/
** This is my Father’s world (TIS 149, Maltbie D. Babcock, 1858-1901)
(VU 296) (UMH 144) (VU 296) /FEATURED HYMN/
** Thou whose almighty word (TIS 447 + AHB 61) (Ch4 112) (VU 313)
(BOP 291) (LBW 400) (ELW 673) (CP 560) (Rejoice 373)
(SOF 554) (MP 699) (various)
To God be the glory, great things he has done (TIS 147 + AHB 85)
** We give immortal praise (TIS 118 + AHB 38, Isaac Watts)
We know that Christ is raised and dies no more (TIS 489,
John B. Geyer, 1932-) (Ch4 635)
We praise you, God, confessing you (AHB 113, James Quinn)
** Where do all the good things come from? (TIS 175, Marion D. Lemin,
1955-, “Did you ever see a kookaburra laugh?…”
(GBEAT[1] 106) [All-Ages]
** Where wide sky rolls down and touches red sand (TIS 188,
Elizabeth J. Smith, 1956-)
** Ye watchers and ye holy ones (TIS 150 + AHB 87) (BOP 607)
** You watchers and ye holy ones (TIS 150 + AHB 87) (BOP 607)
==[ Hymn of Thanksgiving: Christ our Lord and Redeemer ]==
* How deep the riches of our God (TIS 167 + AHB 116)
Lift high the cross, the love of Christ proclaim (TIS 351 + AHB 271)
** O love, how deep, how broad, how high (TIS 194 + AHB 6)
(Ch4 354) (UMH 267)
* Of eternal love begotten (TIS 290 + AHB 215) (BOP 163)
* Of the Father’s love begotten (TIS 290 + AHB 215) (BOP 163)
* So God loved the people of the world (TIS 241 + SA 78,
Aboriginal: People of Arnhem Land, tr. D’Arcy Wood)
* Ye servants of God, your master proclaim (TIS 215 + AHB 144)
(Ph 477)
* You servants of God, your master proclaim (TIS 215 + AHB 144)
(Ph 477)
==[ The Church and The Holy Spirit: Its Life and Witness ]==
All my hope on God is founded (TIS 560 + AHB 465)
** Alleluia, sing to Jesus (TIS 517 + AHB 439) (BOP 370)
(Ch4 445) (SOF 151) [Communion]
And now, O Father, mindful of the love (TIS 519 + AHB 440) [Communion]
** Breathe on me, breath of God (TIS 407 + AHB 320) (BOP 389)
(Ch4 596) (Rejoice 276) (UMH 420) (Ph 316) (VU 382)
(MH 494) (MH69 230)
Christ is made the sure foundation (TIS 432 + AHB 343) (BOP 482)
** Come down, O Love divine (TIS 398 + AHB 310) (BOP 386)
(Rejoice 266) (Ch4 489) (VU 367) (UMH 475) (AoV1 118) (NCH 289)
(LBW 508) (ELW 804) (CP 645) (W&R 330) (Cha 582) (Srce 100)
(various)
** Come, Holy Ghost, our souls inspire (TIS 396 + AHB 308)
(Ch4 598) (Ph 125) (Rejoice 263) (UMH 603)
** Come, Holy Spirit, our souls inspire (TIS 396 + AHB 308)
(Ch4 598) (Ph 125) (Rejoice 263) (UMH 603)
** Come, Holy Ghost, our hearts inspire (TIS 425 + AHB 331,
Charles Wesley, 1707-1788)
** Come, Holy Ghost, our hearts inspire (TIS 425 + AHB 331)
* Come, Holy Spirit, gracious heavenly dove
(TIS 710, The Iona Community)
* Come, Holy Spirit, heavenly dove (TIS 402 + AHB 311) (NCH 281)
** Come, Spirit blest, our hearts inspire (TIS 425 + AHB 331,
Charles Wesley, 1707-1788)
* Come, thou everlasting Spirit (TIS 509 + AHB 429)
** Father, I adore you (TIS 716 + SA 35, Terrye Coelho Strom, 1952-)
(BOP 292) (Rejoice 94)
** Father in heaven, grant to your children (TIS 465 + AHB 399,
Elena G. Maquiso) (NCH 279) (UMH 119) [Filipino Song]
** Father, we adore you (TIS 716, Terrye Coelho)
(BOP 292) (Rejoice 94) (ATN 41/SIS 174/P&W 201/SOF 99) [All-Ages]
** Hallelujah! Sing to Jesus (TIS 517 + AHB 439) (BOP 370)
(Ch4 445) (SOF 151) [Communion]
** Holy Spirit, come confirm us (TIS 413 + AHB 327) (BOP 387)
(NCH 264) (UMH 331) (Ch4 640)
** I bind unto myself today the strong name of the Trinity
(TIS 478 + AHB 454, ‘St. Patrick’s Breastplate’) (Ch4 639)
** Jesus calls us here to meet him. (TIS 477,
John L. Bell and Graham Maule) (Iona, ‘Common Ground’) (Ch4 510)
(various)
Jesus, thy boundless love to me (AHB 462)
** Let all mortal flesh keep silence (TIS 497 + AHB 418) [Communion]
** Lord, your almighty word (TIS 447 + AHB 61) (Ch4 112) (VU 313)
(BOP 291) (LBW 400) (ELW 673) (CP 560) (Rejoice 373)
(SOF 554) (MP 699) (various)
** May the grace of Christ our Saviour (TIS 777 + AHB 373)
(Rejoice 637)
** O Breath of life, come sweeping through us (TIS 409 + AHB 322,
Elizabeth Porter Head) (Ch4 595) (BOP 384) (UMH 543) (VU 202)
(Cha 250)
** O come and dwell in us, spirit of power within! (AHB 315,
Charles Wesley, 1707-1788)
O come, let us sing to the Lord (AHB 349)
** O God in heaven, grant to your children (TIS 465 + AHB 399,
Elena G. Maquiso) (NCH 279) (UMH 119) [Filipino Song]
* Peace with the Father, peace with Christ the Son (TIS 466 + AHB 402)
** Praise the Spirit in creation (TIS 415,
Michael E. Hewlett, 1916-2000) (Ch4 588)
** ‘St. Patrick’s Breastplate’ (TIS 478 + AHB 454,
“I bind unto myself today the strong name of the Trinity”)
(Ch4 639)
** Spirit, divine, attend our prayers (TIS 406 + AHB 377) (BOP 390)
(Ch4 583) (Ph 325) (Rejoice 277)
Spirit of truth, essential God (TIS 426 + AHB 332)
Stand up and bless the Lord (TIS 449 + AHB 383)
* Thanks to God whose Word was spoken (TIS 431 + AHB 339) (UMH 339)
* The church’s one foundation (TIS 457 + AHB 385) (BOP 479)
The Son of God proclaim (TIS 528 + SA 84, Basil E. Bridge) [Communion]
** There’s a spirit in the air (TIS 414, Brian A. Wren, 1936-)
(Ch4 616) (Common Ground 130) (UMH 192) (VU 582) (Ph 433)
(Cha 257) (various)
** Thou whose almighty word (TIS 447 + AHB 61) (Ch4 112) (VU 313)
(BOP 291) (LBW 400) (ELW 673) (CP 560) (Rejoice 373)
(SOF 554) (MP 699) (various)
* We all believe in God who made (TIS 435, Martin Luther)
* We limit not the truth of God (TIS 453 + AHB 335)
Worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness (TIS 454 + AHB 382)
(VU 401)
Your hand, O God, has guided (TIS 456 + AHB 389)
==[ Christian Discipleship ]==
* Be thou my vision, O Lord of my heart (TIS 547 + AHB 455) (VU 642)
Far from the mind’s grasp and our tongue’s declaring
(TIS 542 + SA 30, Francisco F. Feliciano)
** Father, Lord of all creation (TIS 631 + AHB 567)
Father of mercy, God of consolation (TIS 472 + SA 33, James Quinn)
From thee all skill and science flow (AHB 518)
* ‘Here I Am, Lord’ (TIS 658, Daniel L Schutte,
“I, the Lord of sea and sky…”) (VU 509)
** Holy, holy, holy. My heart, my heart adores you! (TIS 723,
Santo santo. Argentina) (UMH 65)
* How firm a foundation, you people of God (TIS 578 + AHB 491)
** I bind unto myself today the strong name of the Trinity
(TIS 478 + AHB 454, ‘St. Patrick’s Breastplate’) (Ch4 639)
* I, the Lord of sea and sky (TIS 658, Daniel Schutte,
‘Here I Am, Lord’) (VU 509)
** Lead us, heavenly Father, lead us (TIS 580 + AHB 492) (MP 400)
* Lord, the light of your love is shining (TIS 675,
‘Shine, Jesus, Shine’, Graham Kendrick, 1950-) (MP 455)
(SIS 580/SCE 335/P&W 531)
* May the mind of Christ my Saviour (TIS 609 + AHB 537) (Ch4 536)
** O thou who camest from above (TIS 572 + AHB 486)
* Send me, Jesus, send me Jesus (TIS 749, South African Chant)
(VU 572)
* ‘Shine, Jesus, Shine’ (TIS 675, Graham Kendrick, 1950-,
“Lord, the light of your love is shining…”) (MP 455)
(SIS 580/SCE 335/P&W 531)
** This day God gives me strength of high heaven (TIS 642 + AHB 570,
James Quinn, adapt. St. Patrick’s Breastplate)
This day God gives me (TIS 642 + AHB 570)
* “Thomas Mina Sonantal” (TIS 749, South African Chant) (VU 572)
** Touch the earth lightly (TIS 668, Shirley E. Murray, 1931-)
(NCH 569) (Ch 243) (VU 305) (ATFG 587) (ELW 739) (AA 143)
(W&R 38) (Cha 693) (AoVK 34) (various)
* We know that Christ is raised and dies no more (TIS 489,
John B. Geyer) (BOP 522)
You are holy, you are whole, you are always evermore (TIS 753,
Per Gunnar Harling, 1948-)
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(B.) MORE HYMNS and SONGS FOR TRINITY SUNDAY YEAR A:
(SEE ALSO: ‘Singing from the Lectionary’ by Natalie Sims,
*http://lectionarysong.blogspot.com.au/2011/05/trinity-sunday-june-29-2011.html <lectionarysong.blogspot.com.au/2011/05/trinity-sunday-june-29-2011.html>* )
Affirm anew the three-fold name
All authority is yours
* All glory be to God on high (Ph 133, tr. Francis B. Tucker)
* All hail, adored Trinity
Ancient of Days
Ancient of Days, who sittest throned in glory
Because your love is better than life (MP 53)
Blessed assurance! Jesus in mine
Blest be the tie that binds (VU 602)
** Born by the Holy Spirit’s breath (MP 61)
Bright the vision that delighted
Called by earth and sky (MV 135)
Can a little child like me (BOP 441)
Canticle of the Holy Trinity (UMH 80)
Christ is the King, O friends rejoice
* Come, all you people (ATW 419, “Uyai mose”) (AoVK-30)
(Iona, ‘Common Ground’) Ch4 757) (MV 2) (WoV 717) (ELW 819)
(various)
Come and seek the ways of Wisdom (More Voices)
Come, Father, Son, and Holy Ghost
* Come, Great God of all the ages (Ph 132, Mary Jackson) (W&R 548)
Come, Holy Spirit, ever one
Come, let us worship (MP 97)
Come in, come in and sit down (VU 395)
** Come thou almighty King (BOP 293, anon.)
(NCH 275) (Ph 139) (Rejoice 91) (UMH 61)
Come to my heart (VU 661)
** Come to us, mighty King (BOP 293, anon.)
(NCH 275) (Ph 139) (Rejoice 91) (UMH 61)
Come to my heart (VU 661)
Come, ye faithful (MP 103)
** Creating God, your fingers trace (NCH 462, Rowthorn) (UMH 109)
(VU 265) (Ph 134) (WoV 757) (ELW 684) (CP 410) (W&R 32)
(Cha 335) (BOP 288)
** Creator God, creating still by will and word and deed (BOP 286,
Para., Jane P. Huber) (NCH 278)
Each blade of grass (MV 37)
Earth and all stars (Ph 458)
Eternal God, your love’s tremendous glory
Eternal Trinity of Love
Father all-powerful, thine is the kingdom
Father and Mother, Creator and Poet (AoV2-84)
Father eternal, Lord of the ages
Father God, I love you (MP 129)
Father God, we worship you (MP 131)
Father, most loving, and ruling in majesty (Ch4 657)
Father, we adore you (MP 139)
Father, we adore you (MP 140)
Father, we love you (MP 142)
Father, Lord of Earth and Heaven
Father most holy, merciful and tender
Father of mercy, God of consolation (SA 33, James Quinn)
Father, we greet thee [Communion]
* Father, we love you, we worship, we adore you
(BOP 300, Donna Adkins)
** Father, we praise thee (BOP 813) (Ch4 209) (UMH 680)
** Father, we praise you (BOP 813) (Ch4 209) (UMH 680)
For God so loved the world (Hymns for the Family of God 115)
For I’m building a people of power (MP 151)
Give thanks to the Source (Ruth C. Duck, URW 126)
Glory be to God in heaven (Rejoice 89, Ode to Joy)
Glory to God on high
God forgave my sin in Jesus’ name
Go forth and tell
Go forth for God: go forth to the world in peace
Go, labour on
Go, make a diff’rence (MV 209)
Go make of all disciples
Go now in peace (VU 964)
Go to the world
God Father, Praise and Glory
God has put a circle round us (Big Blue Planet)
God is in his temple (MP 186)
** God is one, unique and holy (Ph 135, Brian A. Wren, 1936-)
(W&R 139) (various)
God is working his purpose out
God the Father of creation (Ch4 113)
God lies beyond us
God of Gods, we sound his praises
God of still waiting (MV 20)
* God of the sparrow, God of the whale (Ph 272, Jaroslav J. Vajda)
(VU 229)
God of the Spirit, Guide and Guardian (BOP 589)
God, reveal your presence (VU 391)
God says (MV 172)
God the Creator, you in love made me
** God the Father of creation (Common Ground 41, Iain D. Cunningham)
[Scotland]
God the Father, throned on high
God the Father of Creation (Ch4 113)
** God the Spirit, guide and guardian (Charles Pickens Daw, NCH 355)
(UMH 648) (VU 514) (W&R 149) (various)
‘God Version 1.0′ (ATW 459, Robin Mann,
“I don’t believe in a God up in the sky …”)
God, who created light
God, you spin the whirling planets (Ph 285, Jane Parker Huber)
(W&R 24) (various)
God, you take our breath away (ATW 461, Gerry Holmes)
** Great ring of light, true circle with no ending
(AA 57, Colin Gibson) (Ch4 452)
** Hail, O festival day! Blessed day that all ages will cherish
(BOP 244, Latin, Vanantius Honorius Fortunatus,
“Salve Festa DiesE”) (NCH 262) (Ph 120) (UMH 324)
** Hail, thee festival day! Blessed day that all ages will cherish
(BOP 244, Latin, Vanantius Honorius Fortunatus,
“Salve Festa DiesE”) (NCH 262) (Ph 120) (UMH 324)
Hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah
(BOP 294, Jerry Sinclair)
Have mercy on us, God most high
He comes to us as one unknown
Heaven is singing for joy (VU 230)
* Heavenly Father, I appreciate you (Song 104, Chorus)
Holy Father, great Creator
* Holy Ghost, dispel our sadness (Ph 317)
** Holy holy, holy holy (Ph 140, Jimmy Owens) (MP 238)
Holy, holy, holy holy
** Holy Spirit, truth divine (BOP 394) (Ph 321)
(Ch4 626) (Rejoice 267) (UMH 465) (VU 368)
** Holy Trinity of Love (various, Alan Gaunt)
* How shall I sing that majesty? (Ch4 128)
** How wonderful the Three-in-One (various, Brian A. Wren, 1936-)
How wondrous and great, how glorious bright
I am thine, O God
I believe in God almighty
I clasp unto my heart this day
I sing as I arise today
* I want to thank you (MP 301)
** I was there to hear your borning cry
(VU 644, John Ylvisaker, 1937-) (ATO 320) (TFWS 2051)
In the quiet curve of evening (VU 278)
** Jesus, come to our hearts like falling rain (AA 78, William Worley)
(VU 324)
Jesus, stand among us
Jesus, lead the way
** Jesus, name above all names (Ch4 774) (TFWS 2071)
Lead us, heavenly Father, lead us
Let us rejoice
Long before the night (VU 282)
Lord, dismiss us with thy blessing, fill our hearts
* Lord, speak to me that I may speak (VU 589)
* Lord, you gave the Great Commission (Ph 429)
** Love is the touch of intangible joy (Common Ground 80,
Alison M. Robertson) (Ch4 115) [Scotland]
Loving Creation (Ch4 116)
* Loving Creator (Ch4 116)
Maker of mystery (various, Marnie Barrell/Gibson)
** Many and great, O God, are your works (VU 308) (BOP 301) (UMH 148)
** Many and great, O God, are thy things (VU 308) (BOP 301) (UMH 148)
May the God of hope go with us (Ch4 786, Jamieson) (VU 424)
May the God of peace go with us (Ch4 786, Jamieson) (VU 424)
Meekness and majesty
Most ancient of all mysteries
** Mothering God, you gave me birth (Common Ground 88, Jean Janzen,
from Julian of Norwich) (BOP 312) (Ch4 117) (VU 320) (NCH 467)
(CH4 117) (WoV 769) (ELW 735) (various)
My life flows on in endless song
** Now go in peace, now go in love (Common Ground 91, Michael Mair)
(Ch4 789) [Caribbean]
O come, let us praise (MV 56, “Shwe”, Folk Song from Burma)
O Father, whose creating hand
O God, almighty Father
O God, by whose almighty plan
O God of loveliness
O God, thou art the Father (Ch4 119)
O God, we praise thee, and confess
** O God, whose fire lit the stars
(BOP 287, Herman G. Stuempfle, Jr.)
O God, whose first creative word (VU 322)
O the life of the Word is a joy and a treasure (Ch4 141)
O holy Father, God most dear (BOP 529)
O Holy Spirit, Root of Life (VU 379)
O how glorious, full of wonder
O Lord most high, Eternal King
O love that casts out fear (BOP 297, Horatius Bonar, 1808-1889)
* O mystery profound, unknowable, but known (BOP 289,
Sylvia G. Dunstan, 1955-1993)
O the life of the world (Ch4 141)
** O Threefold God of our tender unity (Ch4 114, Wallace) (AA 110)
* O Trinity, O Trinity
* O Trinity of Blessed Light
* O Trinity, your face we see (NCH 279, Douglas C. Eschbach)
O Word of God incarnate (Ph 327)
O Zion haste, thy mission high fulfilling
On this day, the first of days
Our Father, by whose name
Our Lord, his passion ended (BOP 285)
Our Parent, by whose name (VU 555)
Peace for the children (MV 149)
Praise the Father, God of justice
Praise to the Holy Trinity
* Praise with joy the world’s creator (NCH 273, The Iona Community)
Put peace into each other’s hands
Rejoice in God, let trumpets sound
Rejoice today with one accord
Restore in us, O God
Round the Lord in glory seated
* Sent out in Jesus’ name (MV 212)
Sing glory to God the father
Sing praise to our Creator
* Sing to God with gladness, all creation (Ch4 150)
Sing to the Lord (Ch4 810)
Sing ye praises to the Father
Sing your praise to God eternal (BOP 423)
Sisters let us walk together (MV 179)
* Sovereign Lord of all creation (Ph 136, Stewart Cross)
* Spirit of God, descend upon my heart (BOP 382, George Croly)
(UMH 500) (VU 378)
Spirit of God within me
** Spirit, Spirit of gentleness (BOP 399, James K. Manley) (NCH 286)
(ATE 218) (VU 375) (WoV 684) (ELW 396) (W&R 326) (various)
Stand up and bless the Lord
The Apostles’ Creed (I believe in God)
The clay-stained hands of love created human form
(BOP 296, Richard D. Leach)
* The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ (AA 136, Ian Render)
* The majesty of mountains (AA 139, Michael Perry)
‘The Nicene Creed’ (Ch4 649)
** The play of the Godhead (MV 43, Bringle/Batastini) (various)
** ‘The Summons’ (Ch4 533,
“Will you come and follow me if I but call your name?”)
(VU 567) (Iona/HSNW) (ATOK 413) (ELW 798) (TFWS/SFFS 2130)
(CP 430) (W&R 350) (various)
This day at thy creating word
* This day God gives me (VU 410)
This is the day (Ch4 194)
** Three in One and One in Three
* Three things I promise (More Voices)
Thy strong word did cleave the darkness
To God, with the Lamb and the Dove
** Today I awake and God is before me (Common Ground 133,
John L. Bell and Graham Maule) (Ch4 211) [Scotland]
Today I rise and call on God (Rejoice 93, based on St. Patrick’s Hymn)
Today we all are called to be disciples (VU 507)
We all believe in one true God (Ph 137)
** We are one in the Spirit, we are one in the Lord (NCH 444, Scholtes
‘And they’ll know we are Christians by our love’) (AoV1-130)
(various)
We are pilgrims (VU 595)
We believe in God almighty
We believe in God the Father (MP 720)
We believe in one true God (UMH 85)
We have this ministry (VU 510)
We praise you for the sun (VU 225)
We really want to thank you Lord (MP 734)
** When long before time and the worlds were begun
(VU 248, Peter Davison) (BOP 295)
** Will you come and follow me if I but call your name?
(Ch4 533, ‘The Summons’) (VU 567) (Iona/HSNW) (ATOK 413)
(ELW 798) (TFWS/SFFS 2130) (CP 430) (W&R 350) (various)
** Womb of Life and source of being (NCH 274, Ruth C. Duck)
(Ch4 118) (CP 390) (Cha 14) (TFWS 2046) (various)
Ye choirs of new Jerusalem
You choirs of new Jerusalem
** Your strong word once cleaved the darkness
(BOP 429, Martin H. Franzmann)
Yours the hand that made creation
* Womb of Life and source of being (Ruth C. Duck, NCH 274) (Ch4 118)
(CP 390) (Cha 14) (various)
__________
(C.) SCRIPTURE ALLUSIONS: (FOR TRINITY SUNDAY YEAR A)
(SEE ALSO: ‘Singing from the Lectionary’ by Natalie Sims,
*http://lectionarysong.blogspot.com.au/2011/05/trinity-sunday-june-29-2011.html <lectionarysong.blogspot.com.au/2011/05/trinity-sunday-june-29-2011.html>* )
==/ Genesis 1:1-2:4a /==
[The Story of Creation]
A lamp for our feet has been given (AHB 341, Granton D. Hay)
** All creatures of our God and King, (TIS 100 + AHB 3)
(Ph 455) (UMH 62)
All people that on earth do dwell (TIS 59 + AHB 10) (UMH 75)
** All things bright and beautiful (TIS 135 + AHB 70) (BOP 435)
(NCH 31) (Ch4 137) (Ph 267) (UMH 147) (VU 291) (AoVK 110)
(WoV 767) (CP 415) (W&R 30) (Cha 61) (Srce 21)
(various) [All-Ages]
** As man and woman we were made (TIS 645, Brian A. Wren) (BOP 596)
(UMH 642) [Marriage]
** At the dawning of creation when the world began to be
(BOP 512, David Fox) [Baptism]
At the dawning of salvation (TIS 392, Jock Curle, 1919-) (NCH 308)
At the name of Jesus every knee shall bow (TIS 231 + AHB 170)
(UMH 168)
Breath of Life (Seeds of Faith, Bruxvoort-Colligan,
a creation story chant).
** Bring many names, beautiful and good (TIS 182,
Brian A. Wren, 1936-) (AoV2 10) (NCH 11) (Ch4 134)
(VU 268) (CP 395) (TFWS 2047)(various)
“Cantemos al Señor” (UMH 149)
** Colourful Creator, God of mystery (TIS 190, Ruth C. Duck, 1947-)
** Come, Holy Ghost, our hearts inspire (TIS 425 + AHB 331) (Ch4 598)
** Come, Holy Spirit, our hearts inspire (TIS 425 + AHB 331) (Ch4 598)
Come, Spirit blest, our hearts inspire (TIS 425 + AHB 331)
Come, rejoice in God (TFWS 2017)
** Come you people, come adore him
(TIS 101, Hymn from the Russian Church)
** Creating God, your fingers trace (NCH 462, Rowthorn) (UMH 109)
(VU 265) (Ph 134) (WoV 757) (ELW 684) (CP 410) (W&R 32) (Cha 335)
Creation (various, Bock) [a poem with drum beat]
** Creator God, creating still (BOP 286, para. Jane Parker Huber)
Creator God, you gave us life (MV 27)
Creator of this great land we adore you (Online resource,
Ross Langmead)
** Did you ever see a kookaburra laugh? (TIS 175, Marion D. Lemin,
1955-, ‘Where do all the good things come from?’)
(GBEAT[1] 106) [All-Ages]
Each blade of grass (MV 37)
‘Enemy of Apathy’ (Common Ground 32, John L. Bell and Graham Maule)
[Scotland]
** Eternal Father, strong to save (TIS 138 + AHB 74)
(BOP 325) (Ch4 260) (TFWS 2191)
Eternal God, your love’s tremendous glory
Eternal, Unchanging, we sing to thy praise
* Father eternal, ruler of creation
(AHB 540, Laurence Housman, 1865-1959)
Father, Lord of all creation (TIS 631 + AHB 567)
** First of the week and finest day (BOP 437, David Mowbray)
* For the beauty of the earth (TIS 137 + AHB 77) (UMH 92) [All-Ages]
** For the healing of the nations (BOP 736, Fred H. Kaan, 1929-)
(UMH 428)
* From the air and from the light (ATO 316, Robin Mann)
From the beginning (Quintrell/Simper, ‘Let the light shine’)
God created heaven and earth (UMH 151)
** God in great love for us lent us this planet
(BOP 719, Fred Pratt Green)
God is good, God is great (GBEAT[2] 45, rice) [All-Ages]
God is great (HS, Sampson)
God made the world (GBEAT[1] 37, Gwilliam) [All-Ages]
** God of many names (TIS 180, Brian A. Wren) (BOP 309) (UMH 105)
** God of the sparrow, God of the whale, God of the swirling stars
(Ph 272) (UMH 122)
* God, send us refreshing rain
God, that madest earth and heaven (UMH 688)
God, the Sculptor of the mountains (TFWS 2060)
God Version 1.0 (ATW 459/NCYC ’93, Robin Mann)
* God who gives to life its goodness (BOP 334, Walter H. Farquharson)
** God who made the earth, the air, the sky, the sea
(TIS 146 + AHB 82) (BOP 705)
God who madest earth and heaven
** God, who stretched the spangled heavens (TIS 163 + AHB 112)
(BOP 305) (Ph 268) (UMH 150)
** God whose almighty word (TIS 447 + AHB 61) (Ch4 112) (VU 313)
(BOP 291) (LBW 400) (ELW 673) (CP 560) (Rejoice 373)
(SOF 554) (various)
God, whose love is reigning o’er us (UMH 100)
* God, you spin the whirling planets (Ph 285)
Hand in hand (ATW 462, Robin Mann)
Have mercy on us, God most high
** Holy, holy, holy! Lord God almighty! (TIS 132 + AHB 65, Isaiah 6)
(BOP 299) (Ch4 111) (NCH 277) (Ph 138) (UMH 64) (VU 315)
* Holy Spirit, ever dwelling (TIS 410 + AHB 323)
** ‘How Great Thou Art’ (TIS 155,
“O Lord, my God, when I in awesome wonder…”) (Ch4 154) (UMH 77)
I am for you (HSNW/Iona-Wild Goose, John L. Bell)
I danced in the morning (TIS 242 + AHB 183, Sydney Carter,
1915-2004, ‘Lord of the Dance’) (Ch4 404) (UMH 261) (VU 352)
(AoV1-18) (ATN 27) (various)
I love the sun (Ch4 144)
** I sing the almighty power of God (TIS 119 + AHB 40) (BOP 333)
(Ph 288) (UMH 152)
I’ll praise my Maker while I’ve breath (TIS 90 + AHB 44) (UMH 60)
** Immortal, invisible God only wise (TIS 143 + AHB 80) (BOP 290)
In the name of Jesus
** Is this the way you made the world (Ch4 242, Gay)
Jesus, Lord of everything (SOF 285, Martyn Perry)
Joyful, joyful, we adore thee (TIS 152 ‘Ode to Joy’) (UMH 89)
Let all creation dance (TIS 187) (AoV2 130) (Ch4 149) (various)
* Let all things now living a song of thanksgiving (Ph 554)
(TFWS 2008)
Let the light shine (Quintrell/Simper, ‘From the beginning’)
* Let there be light; let there be understanding
(BOP 727, Frances W. Davis)
* Let there be light (Online Resource, Harding)
* Let us with a gladsome mind (TIS 83 + AHB 11, John Milton)
(TFWS 2012)
* Let us with a joyful mind (TIS 83 + AHB 11, John Milton)
(TFWS 2012)
Let’s sing unto the Lord (UMH 149)
Long before the night (VU 282)
** Lord and lover of creation (BOP 595, The Iona Community) [Marriage]
Lord of all (ATO365/Vineyard, Danny Daniels)
Lord of beauty, thine the splendour
Lord of the boundless curves of space
‘Lord of the Dance’ (TIS 242 + AHB 183, Sydney Carter, 1915-2004,
“I danced in the morning…”) (Ch4 404) (UMH 261) (VU 352)
(AoV1-18) (ATN 27) (various)
* Lord, the light of your love is shining (TIS 675,
‘Shine, Jesus, Shine’, Graham Kendrick, 1950-) (MP 455)
(SIS 580/SCE 335/P&W 531)
** Lord, your almighty word (TIS 447 + AHB 61) (Ch4 112) (VU 313)
(BOP 291) (LBW 400) (ELW 673) (CP 560) (Rejoice 373)
(SOF 554) (various)
Lord, your hands have formed (MV 181)
** Loving Spirit, loving Spirit (TIS 417, Shirley E. Murray, 1931-)
(Ch4 597) (Common Ground 81) (AA 94) (IECS/ATW 448)
(TFWS 2123)
** Made in God’s likeness, moved by the Spirit (TIS 671 + SA 65,
Patricia Lewis) (AoV2-121)
** Maker, in whom we live (AHB 51, Charles Wesley, 1707-1788)
(UMH 88)
** Many and great, O God, are your works (VU 308) (BOP 301) (UMH 148)
** Many and great, O God, are thy things (VU 308) (BOP 301) (UMH 148)
Mighty is our God (SCE 357, Greco/Gustafson/Moen)
** Morning has broken like the first morning (TIS 156 + AHB 91)
(Ph 469) (Ch4 212) (VU 409) (AoV1-135) (ATA 123) (UMH 145)
(ELW 556) (CP 3) (various) [All-Ages]
Most high, omnipotent, good Lord
** Mothering God, you gave me birth (Common Ground 88, Jean Janzen,
from Julian of Norwich) (BOP 312) (Ch4 117) (VU 320) (NCH 467)
(CH4 117) (WoV 769) (ELW 735) (Cha 83) (TFWS 2050) (various)
Lord, the light of your love keeps shining (TIS 675, Graham Kendrick)
(TFWS 2173 ‘Shine Jesus Shine’)
O all ye works of God, now come
O day of God, draw nigh (TIS 616 + AHB 547) (Ph 452)
O God, beyond all face and form
O God, from who our kind derives its name (AHB 566)
O God, from whom mankind derives its name (AHB 566)
** O God, the Creator, the Three in One (NCH 291, Elizabeth Haile
and Cecil Corbett) (Ph 273)
O God, who shaped creation (UMH 443)
O God, our help in ages past (TIS 47 + AHB 46)
** O God, whose fire lit the stars
(BOP 287, Herman G. Stuempfle, Jr.)
** O Laughing Light, O firstborn of creation
(BOP 823, Sylvia G. Dunstan, 1955-1993)
** O Lord, my God, when I in awesome wonder
(TIS 155 ‘How Great Thou Art’) (Ch4 154) (UMH 77)
** O Lord of every shining constellation (TIS 157 + AHB 103)
(BOP 302) (Ph 297)
O thou whose power o’er moving worlds presides
* O worship the King all glorious above (TIS 133 + AHB 67)
* Of eternal love begotten (TIS 290 + AHB 215)
* Of the Father’s love begotten (TIS 290 + AHB 215)
On this day, the first of days (AHB 368)
Our God, our help in ages past (TIS 47 + AHB 46)
* Out of deep, unordered water (BOP 515, Fred H. Kaan, 1929-) ‘
[Baptism]
Praise and thanksgiving Father we offer (TIS 627 + AHB 569)
* Praise God, the Source of life and birth (Ch4 809, Duck)
Praise the Lord, O my soul (TIS 65, tr. The Grail Psalter)
** Praise with joy the world’s Creator (TIS 179, John L. Bell
and Graham Maule) (NCH 273) (VU 312) (Iona,
‘Heaven Shall Not Wait’) (various)
Praise ye the Lord, ’tis good to raise (AHB 41)
* Pull back the veil on the dawn of creation (TIS 326,
John L. Bell and Graham Maule)
** She comes sailing on the wind (VU 380, Gordon Light) (BOP 403)
(CP 656) (TFWS 2122) (various)
** She sits like a bird brooding on the waters (TIS 418,
John L. Bell and Graham Maule) (Iona, Common Ground 32)
(Ch4 593) (VU 380) (A0V2-75) (Cha 255) (various) [Scotland]
* ‘Shine, Jesus, Shine’ (TIS 675, Graham Kendrick, 1950-,
“Lord, the light of your love is shining…”) (MP 455)
(SIS 580/SCE 335/P&W 531)
** Sing a new song, sing a new song (TIS 166 + AHB 102,
James P. McAuley, 1917-1976)
Sing praise to God on mountaintops
Sing praise to God who reigns above (TIS 110 + AHB 27) (UMH 126)
Spirit of God (TFWS 2117)
Spirit of God, that moved of old (AHB 319,
Cecil F. Alexander, 1818-1895)
** Spirit of love, you move within creation (NCH 58,
Shirley E. Murray) (Ch4 618) (AA 125)
** Spirit, Spirit of gentleness (BOP 399, James K. Manley) (NCH 286)
(ATE 218) (VU 375) (WoV 684) (ELW 396) (W&R 326) (various)
** Stars and planets flung in orbit
(TIS 186, Herman G. Stuempfle, 1923-)
The Lord Almighty spoke the word
** The sounds in God’s world all agree (TIS 176, Digby Hannah)
The spacious firmament on high
** Thanks to God whose word was spoken (TIS 431 + AHB 339) (BOP 509)
(UMH 339)
** This is God’s wondrous world (TIS 149, Maltbie D. Babcock,
1858-1901) (VU 296) (UMH 144) (VU 296) /FEATURED HYMN/
** This is my Father’s world (TIS 149, Maltbie D. Babcock, 1858-1901)
(VU 296) (UMH 144) (VU 296) /FEATURED HYMN/
This is the day the Lord has made (TIS 368 + AHB 289) (UMH 658)
This is the day the Lord hath made (TIS 368 + AHB 289) (UMH 658)
This planet, our home (GBEAT[2] 128, Reay) [All-Ages]
Thou art worthy (TFWS 2041)
** Thou whose almighty word (TIS 447 + AHB 61) (Ch4 112) (VU 313)
(BOP 291) (LBW 400) (ELW 673) (CP 560) (Rejoice 373)
(SOF 554) (MP 699) (various)
* To show by touch and word (BOP 763, Fred H. Kaan, 1929-)
* Tomorrow Christ is coming (BOP 131, Fred H. Kaan, 1929-)
Touch the earth lightly (TIS 668, Shirley E. Murray, 1931-)
** Touch the earth lightly (TIS 668, Shirley E. Murray, 1931-)
(NCH 569) (Ch 243) (VU 305) (ATFG 587) (ELW 739) (AA 143)
(W&R 38) (Cha 693) (AoVK 34) (various)
We praise you for the sun (VU 225)
We thank thee, O our Father
We, thy people, praise thee (UMH 67)
We’ll sing in the morning
What king would wade
** When long before time and the worlds were begun
(VU 248, Peter Davison) (BOP 295)
** Where do all the good things come from? (TIS 175, Marion D. Lemin,
1955-, “Did you ever see a kookaburra laugh?…”
(GBEAT[1] 106) [All-Ages]
** Where wide sky rolls down and touches red sand (TIS 188,
Elizabeth J. Smith, 1956-)
* Wind is moving on the waters (ATW 469, Gerry Holmes)
[sung as a round]
Wind upon the waters (CP 408, Marty Haugen)
** Wind who makes all winds that blow (BOP 281, Thomas H. Troeger)
(NCH 271) (Ph 131) (UMH 538) (VU 196) (CP 249) (W&R 333)
(various)
With the Father when the world began (Rejoice 265)
** Womb of Life and source of being (NCH 274, Ruth C. Duck)
(Ch4 118) (CP 390) (TFWS 2046) (various)
You are Lord over night and day (Lord of all) (ATO 365, Danny Daniels)
You were in this place (ATW 433/NCYC’89, Robin Mann)
** Your strong word once cleaved the darkness
(BOP 429, Martin H. Franzmann)
* Your word, O God, awoke the uncreated (BOP 508, Albert F. Bayly)
Yours the hand that made creation
==/ Isaiah 40:12-17,27-31 /==
[Israel’s Incomparable God]
** A mighty fortress is our God (TIS 103 + AHB 8) (BOP 315) (UMH 110)
** Amazing Grace! How sweet the sound (TIS 129 + AHB 56)
(NCH 547,548) (VU 266)
** Arise, your light is come! (BOP 712, Ruth Duck) (Ph 411) (VU 79)
* Art thou afraid his power shall fail? (Ch4 190,
Scottish Paraphrases 1781)
* As a dream receive your history (ATE 249, Andrew Tanner,
“Dreams & Visions”)
* Awake, our souls; away, our fears
* By gracious powers so wonderfully sheltered (TIS 617 + SA 15,
Dietrich Bonhoeffer, 1906-1945)
By whatever name we call you (NCH 560, Dosia Carlson)
Come, let us join our friends above (UMH 709)
Come, let us to the God of love (VU 653)
Born in the night, Mary’s Child (TIS 323, Geoffrey Ainger, 1925-)
(VU 95)
Day is done (VU 433)
Dear mother God (VU 270) [kids]
* Do you not know?
* Dreams and visions (ATE 249, Andrew Tanner) (NCYC ’85/AOV[2] 61)
Eagle’s wings (HS/SCE[2] 724, Morgan)
** Father, in whom we live (AHB 51, Charles Wesley, 1707-1788)
(UMH 88)
** Fight the good fight with all thy might (TIS 594 + AHB 511)
(SOF 103)
* Fill your hearts with joy and gladness
* From all that dwell below the skies (TIS 72 + AHB 42)
[Psalm 111]
* From all who dwell below the skies (TIS 72 + AHB 42)
[Psalm 111]
Give me the wings of faith to rise (TIS 438 + AHB 360)
Give to our God immortal praise (TIS 84 + AHB 43)
Glory to the king (HS/SCE, 331 Darlene Zschech)
** God is love: let heaven adore him (TIS 153 + AHB 93)
* God of mercy, God of grace (TIS 452 + AHB 379)
God of the ages (UMH 698)
God, who touches earth with beauty (VU 310)
** Guide my feet
Hast thou not known, hast thou not heard? (AHB 28) (Rejoice 28)
** Have you not known, have you not heard? (AHB 28) (Rejoice 28)
Holy God, we praise thy name (UMH 79)
** Holy God, we praise thy name (TIS 127 + AHB 86, based on Isaiah 6)
(NCH 276) (Ph 460) (UMH 79)
** Holy God, we praise your name (TIS 127 + AHB 86, based on Isaiah 6)
(NCH 276) (Ph 460) (UMH 79)
** ‘How Great Thou Art’ (TIS 155,
“O Lord, my God, when I in awesome wonder…”) (Ch4 154) (UMH 77)
Holy Ground (TFWS 2272)
How like a gentle spirit (UMH 115)
** ‘I have a dream’, a man once said (Ch4 710, Pamela J. Pettitt)
I shall arise above the storm! (Song 548, Rob Packer)
In the midst of new dimensions (TFWS 2238)
In you there is a refuge (More Voices)
** It is God who holds the nations in the hollow of his hand
(Ch4 705, Fred Pratt Green 1903-2000)
It passeth knowledge, that dear love of thine (TIS 230 + AHB 172)
** Jesus, lover of my soul (TIS 211 + AHB 139) (Ch4 490)
Jesus is all the world to me (UMH 469)
Jesus shall reign where’er the sun (TIS 207 + AHB 136) (VU 33)
Let earth and heaven combine (TIS 305 + AHB 229)
Like a mighty river flowing
* Lord, I come to you; let my heard be changed, renewed
(TIS 685, Geoff Bullock) (HS/P&W 621/SCE 329/various,
Geoff Bullock, 1950-) (‘Shout to the Lord’)
Lord, we come to ask your blessings (TFWS 2230)
** Maker, in whom we live (AHB 51, Charles Wesley, 1707-1788)
(UMH 88)
** Many and great, O God, are your works (BOP 301) (UMH 148)
** Many and great, O God, are thy things (BOP 301) (UMH 148)
Many and great, O God, are thy things (UMH 148)
** March on, my soul, with strength (Ch4 236)
May you run and not be weary (TFWS 2281)
* O comfort my people
O God, beyond all praising (VU 256)
** O God, the Creator, the Three in One (NCH 291, Elizabeth Haile
and Cecil Corbett) (Ph 273)
** O Holy Spirit, root of life (BOP 391, Jean Janzen) (VU 379)
(TFWS 2121)
** O Lord, my God, when I in awesome wonder
(TIS 155 ‘How Great Thou Art’) (Ch4 154) (UMH 77)
** O Spirit of the living God (TIS 405 + AHB 318)
** On eagle’s wings (ATO 411/AOV[1] 153, Michael Joncas)
(UMH 143) (VU 808) [kids]
People need the Lord (TFWS 2244)
Praise, my soul, the King of heaven (TIS 134 + AHB 68) (UMH 66)
* Praise to the living God (TIS 102 + AHB 7)
* Praise to the Lord, the Almighty, the king of creation
(TIS 111 + AHB 28) (UMH 139)
Praise ye the Lord, ‘Tis good to raise (AHB 41)
Prepare the way for Jesus to return (SOF 457,
Pip and Alison Roseblade)
Rise up, my fair one (SOF 466, Mike Kerry)
* ‘Shout to the Lord’ (TIS 685, Geoff Bullock,
“Lord, I come to you, let my heart be changed, renewed…”)
(HS/P&W 621/SCE 329/various, Geoff Bullock)
(‘The Power of Your Love’)
Sing praise to God, who has shaped (VU 221)
Sing praises old and new
** Sing to the Lord a joyful song (Ch4 184)
Spirit of God (TFWS 2117)
Tell out my soul the greatness of the Lord (HB 495)
* The care the eagle gives her young (UMH 118) (VU 269) [kids]
** The God of Abraham praise (TIS 125 + AHB 53) (Ch4 162) (SOF 507)
(BOP 331)
* The Power of Your Love (TIS 685, Geoff Bullock, ‘Shout to the Lord’,
“Lord, I come to you, let my heart be changed, renewed…”)
(HS/P&W 621/SCE 329/various)
* The voice of God goes out to all the world (TIS 282 + SA 86,
Luke Connaughton, 1919-1959)
They who wait for the Lord (SOF 544, Susie Hare)
They that wait upon the Lord (P&W 310/SIS 645, Dale Jackson)
* This is my Father’s world (TIS 149 + SA 87, Maltbie D. Babcock)
** Those who wait on the Lord (BOP 662, trad. Arr. John L. Bell)
(SOGP 106)
* Wait for the Lord (VU 22)
We have a dream
** We sing to you, O God
We sing to you, O God
* We will rise up on eagles’ wings (ATO 416, Trisha Watts)
* We will run and not grow weary
We will wait (SCE 561/Integrity’s Hosanna Music, Allen/Nystrom)
What a friend we have in Jesus (TIS 590 + AHB 165) (UMH 526)
** Ye servants of the Lord
You alone are holy (TFWS 2077)
You are our God (ATO 333, Sharny Russell-Schlencker)
* You are the Father of creation (ATO 333, Sharny Russell-Schlencker)
** You who dwell in the shelter of the Lord (TIS 48,
Michael Joncas, 1951-) (ATO 411) [Psalm 91]
==/ Psalm 8 /==
[God’s Glory and Human Dignity]
A little child the Saviour came (BOP 516, William Robertson)
A voice is heard (AoVK 50, Trisha Watts,
“Come, let us praise our God…”) (ATW 430)
All creatures of our God and King (TIS 100 + AHB 3) (UMH 62)
All hail the power of Jesus’ name (TIS 224 + AHB 159) (UMH 454, 455)
Amen, we praise your name, O God (UMH 2067)
And can it be that I should gain? (TIS 209 + AHB 138)
Angel voices, ever singing (AHB 386, Francis Pott, 1832-1909) (SOF 15)
Author of faith, eternal word (TIS 565 + AHB 473)
Awesome God (TFWS 2040)
Be still, my soul: the Lord is on your side (TIS 123 + AHB 48)
* Bring many names, beautiful and good (TIS 182, Brian A. Wren, 1936-)
(VU 268)
‘Canticle of the Sun’ (AoV1-3, Marty Haugen,
“The heavens are telling the glory of God…”) (various)
Children of the heavenly Father (UMH 141)
Come, dearest Lord, descend and dwell (TIS 443 + AHB 357)
** Come, Holy Ghost, our souls inspire (TIS 396 + AHB 308)
(Ch4 598) (Ph 125) (Rejoice 263) (UMH 603)
** Come, Holy Spirit, our souls inspire (TIS 396 + AHB 308)
(Ch4 598) (Ph 125) (Rejoice 263) (UMH 603)
Come, let us praise our God (AoVK 50, Trisha Watts,
‘A voice is heard’)
Come, Spirit blest, our hearts inspire (TIS 425,
Charles Wesley, 1707-1788)
Come, thou long-expected Jesus (TIS 272 + AHB 200)
Creator of the earth and skies (UMH 450)
Crown him with many crowns (TIS 228 + AHB 163)
** Father in heaven, grant to your children (TIS 465 + AHB 399,
Daniel T. Niles, 1908-1970, alt., Philippines Folk Melody)
(NCH 279) (UMH 119) [Filipino Song]
* For the beauty of the earth (TIS 137 + AHB 77) (UMH 92)
** For the fruits of this creation (TIS 168 + SA 37, Fred Pratt Green)
(UMH 97)
From the rising of the sun (TFWS 2024)
Glory be to Jesus (TIS 344 + AHB 263)
Glory to God in the highest (TFWS 2276)
God created heaven and earth (UMH 151)
** God in great love for us lent us this planet
(BOP 719, Fred Pratt Green, 1903-2000)
* God of the sparrow, God of the whale (Ph 272, Jaroslav J. Vajda)
(VU 229)
God, our God, your glorious name (VU 730, Psalter/Sherwin) (various)
God reigns o’er all the earth! (NCH 21, Jane Parker Huber)
** God who made the earth, the air, the sky, the sea
(TIS 146 + AHB 82) (BOP 705)
God who stretched the spangled heavens (TIS 163 + AHB 112) (NCH 556)
(UMH 150) (LBW 463) (ELW 771) (W&R 644) (Cha 651) (various)
God, whose love is reigning o’er us (UMH 100)
God, you spin the whirling planets (Ph 285, Jane Parker Huber)
(W&R 24) (various)
God, you take our breath away (ATW 461, Gerry Holmes)
God, your glorious name (VU 730)
Great is the Lord (TFWS 2022)
** Great is your faithfulness, O God my Father (TIS 154,
Thomas O. Chisholm, 1866-1960) (VU 288)
Hail Redeemer, King divine (TIS 237 + AHB 188)
Hail! Our once despised Jesus (TIS 373 + AHB 295)
** ‘Hand in Hand’ (ATW 462, Robin Mann,
“When I consider God’s design…”)
Heaven is singing for joy (VU 230)
He’s everywhere (GBEAT2, Roberta Flack) [All-Ages]
** Holy God, we praise your name (TIS 127 + AHB 86, based on Isaiah 6)
(NCH 276) (Ph 460) (UMH 79)
How excellent in all the earth (Rejoice 113, Scottish Psalter)
How great is our God (worshiptogether.com songs/various, Tomlin)
** ‘How Great Thou Art’ (TIS 155,
“O Lord, my God! When I in awesome wonder…”)
(BOP 332) (SOF 407) (UMH 77) (VU 238)
How majestic (SCE 395, Moen/Lindquist)
* How majestic is your name! (TFWS 2023) (various/SCE 437, M.W. Smith)
** I sing the almighty power of God (TIS 119 + AHB 40) (BOP 333)
(Ph 288) (UMH 152)
I’ll praise my Maker while I’ve breath (TIS 90 + AHB 44, Isaac Watts)
(UMH 60) (VU 867) (CP 346) (W&R 79) (Cha 20) (various)
Jesus lives! Your terrors now (TIS 372 + AHB 294)
Jesus, we thus obey (TIS 508 + AHB 427)
Joyful, joyful, we adore you (TIS 152 ‘Ode to Joy’) (UMH 89)
King of kings, majesty (SCE 309, Cooper)
* Let all creation dance (TIS 187, Brian A. Wren, 1936-) (AoV2-130)
(Ch4 149) (various) [based on Psalm 148]
Lo! He comes with clouds descending (TIS 273 + AHB 201)
** Lord, our Lord, your glorious name (TIS 3, Psalter 1912) (BOP 5)
(Ph 163)
Majesty, worship his majesty (SIS 206/SCE 346/P&W 148, Hayford)
* Many and great, O God, are your works (BOP 301, Dakota Hymn)
(UMH 148)
Mighty God (GGIVES2/GBEAT1, Gerry Holmes) [All-Ages]
My God, who endless is thy love (AHB 71)
Nature with open volume stands (TIS 343 + AHB 259)
O God beyond all praising (TFWS 2009)
** O God in heaven, grant to your children (TIS 465 + AHB 399,
Elena G. Maquiso) (NCH 279) (UMH 119) [Filipino Song]
O God of earth and space (Ph 274)
** O God, our God how glorious is your name (VU 732, Guimont)
O God, our help in ages past (TIS 47 + AHB 46) (UMH 117)
** O God, our sovereign (Emergent Psalter, Everett)
O how glorious, full of wonder (NCH 558, Curtis Beach)
** O Lord, my God! When I in awesome wonder (TIS 155
‘How Great Thou Art’) (BOP 332) (SOF 407) (UMH 77) (VU 238)
** O Lord of every shining constellation (BOP 302, Albert F. Bayly)
(BOP 302)
O Lord, our God, how excellent (Ph 162, Fred R. Anderson)
O Lord our God, how majestic is your name (SOK 409, Phil L. Johnstone)
(BOP 409)
O Lord, our Governor, how glorious is your name (TIS 4,
from The Psalms: The Liturgical Psalter, Inclusive Language
Our Version 1994)
** O Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name (BOP 409,
Michael W. Smith)
O Lord, our Lord in all the earth
O Lord, our Lord, your glorious name (TIS 3, Composite
Translation, based on the Psalter Hymnal 1987)
O sacred head sore wounded (TIS 339 + AHB 255)
Our God, our help in ages past (TIS 47 + AHB 46) (UMH 117)
Praise, my soul, the King of heaven (TIS 134 + AHB 68) (UMH 66)
Praise to the Holiest in the height (TIS 141 + AHB 79)
Praise the Lord Who Reigns Above (UMH 96)
Praise to the Lord, the Almighty (TIS 111 + AHB 28) (UMH 139)
* Prayer is the soul’s sincere desire (BOP 660) (UMH 492)
Psalm 8 (VU 730)
Rejoice, the Lord is King (TIS 216 + AHB 147) (UMH 715)
So Great! (GBEAT 2, Dunn/Field) [All-Ages]
** Thank you, Thank you, Lord (TIS 170 + SA 80, Joy Merritt)
** Thanks to God whose word was spoken (TIS 431 + AHB 339) (BOP 509)
(UMH 339)
The great love of God is revealed in the Son (TIS 164 + AHB 105)
The heavens are telling the glory of God (AoV1-3, Marty Haugen,
‘Canticle of the Sun’) (various)
To God be the glory, great things he has done (TIS 147 + AHB 85)
** Touch the earth lightly (TIS 668, Shirley E. Murray, 1931-)
(NCH 569) (Ch 243) (VU 305) (ATFG 587) (ELW 739) (AA 143)
(W&R 38) (Cha 693) (AoVK 34) (various)
(IECS)
* Wonderful (DMAC, David MacGregor) [All-Ages]
Your loving kindness simply amazes me (SOF 640, Tony Gemmell)
==/ 2 Corinthians 13:11-13 /==
[Final Warnings and Greetings]
** Benediction (DMAC, David MacGregor, “May the God of peace…”)
Breathing now the life of God (AoV1-43, Marshall, ‘Warm Our Hearts’)
Bring peace to us (various, John Murray)
Come, thou almighty King! (Ph 139) (Rejoice 91)
Deep in our hearts (MV 154)
** Father, bless us as we go (TIS 781, Robin Mann) (ATN 90)
** Father in heaven, grant to your children (TIS 465 + AHB 399,
Daniel T. Niles, 1908-1970, alt., Philippines Folk Melody)
(NCH 279) (UMH 119) [Filipino Song]
** Father, in whom we live (AHB 51, Charles Wesley, 1707-1788)
(UMH 88)
** Glory be to God the Father, glory be to God the Son
(TIS 142 + AHB 84) (BOP 298) (Ch4 110) (Rejoice 92)
** Go now in peace (TIS 782, Natalie Sleeth, 1930-1992) (UMH 665)
(VU 964) (Cha 437)
Go now in peace, guided by the light (MV 211, Rubalcava) [Spanish]
God give us peace that lasts (John L. Bell, Iona Community) (various)
God is unique and one (AHB 107)
** Holy God, we praise thy name (TIS 127 + AHB 86, based on Isaiah 6)
(NCH 276) (Ph 460) (UMH 79)
** Holy God, we praise your name (TIS 127 + AHB 86, based on Isaiah 6)
(NCH 276) (Ph 460) (UMH 79)
** Holy, holy, holy! Lord God almighty! (TIS 132 + AHB 65, Isaiah 6)
(BOP 299) (Ch4 111) (NCH 277) (Ph 138) (UMH 64) (VU 315)
Jesus, give us your peace (various, Mahler) (Gospel Song)
Lord Christ, true peace of all above (TIS 623,
Brian A. Moore, 1931-1997)
Lord, you give the Great Commission (UMH 584)
** Lord Christ, true peace of all above (TIS 623,
Brian A. Moore 1931-1997)
* Make me a channel of your peace (TIS 607 + SA 66, Sebastian Temple)
(VU 684)
** May the God of peace (DMAC, David MacGregor, ‘Benediction’)
May the God of hope go with us (Ch4 786, Jamieson) (VU 424)
May the God of peace go with us (Ch4 786, Jamieson) (VU 424)
** May the grace of Christ our Saviour (TIS 777 + AHB 373)
(Rejoice 637)
May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ (Covenant 75,
St. Aidan’s Parish Community)
Nearer, My God, to thee (UMH 528)
** O Spirit of the living God (TIS 405 + AHB 318)
(BOP 401) (NCH 263) (UMH 539)
O Threefold God of tender unity (Ch4 114, Wallace) (AA 110)
Peace be with you (Seeds of Faith, Bruxvoort-Colligan)
Peace before us peace behind us (AoV1-91, Haas) (AoVK-68) (various)
Peace for the children (MV 149)
Peace I leave with you my friends (NCH 249, Norbert) (various)
Peace in our time (Tune In: Brown)
Sisters let us walk together (MV 179)
* Spirit of truth, essential God (TIS 426 + AHB 332)
The grace (SCE[2] 976, Lomax)
Through ancient walls (VU 691)
‘Warm Our Heart’ (AoV1-43, Marshall,
“Breathing now the life of God…”)
We are pilgrims (VU 595)
What does peace look like to you (GGives 2, Mandy Dyson)
==/ Matthew 28:16-20 /==
[Jesus Appears to His Disciples]
A man there lived in Galilee (TIS 235 + AHB 176)
* Abide with me, fast falls the eventide (TIS 586 + AHB 502)
(Ch4 580) (SOF 2)
Alleluia, alleluia, give thanks to the risen Lord (TIS 390 + SA 2,
Donal E. Fischel, 1950-)
* Alleluia, alleluia, Jesus, risen Lord of life! (Ch4 428,
Bernadette Farrell)
** Alleluia, sing to Jesus! His the sceptre, his the throne
(TIS 517 + AHB 439) (BOP 370) (Ch4 445) (SOF 151)
Baptised in your name most holy (NCH 324)
Be bold! be strong! (SCE 38/SIS 461/SOF 37, Chapman)
Blessed Jesus, here we stand (AHB 404)
‘Bless the Lord’ (Myrin/Redman, 10,000 Reasons)
Born forever (ATW 421, Jaensch)
Born to win (SIS 475, Pringle)
By gracious powers so wonderfully sheltered (TIS 617,
Dietrich Bonhoeffer, 1906-1945) (NCH 413) (UMH 517) (WoV 736)
(ELW 626) (W&R 75) (various)
** Christ is alive, Let Christians sing (TIS 387 + SA 18,
Brian A. Wren, 1936-) (Ch4 416) (UMH 318) (VU 158) (LBW 363)
(ELW 389) (W&R 312) (various)
Christ beside me (TFWS 2166)
Christ loves the church (UMH 590)
Christians, lift up your hearts (TIS 423, John E. Bowers)
Come, be baptised (TFWS 2252)
Come, let us use the grace divine (UMH 606)
Come, O come, let us praise (MV 56)
** ‘Come, O Holy Spirit, Come’ (TIS 711, Nigerian “Wa wa wa emimimo”)
(BOP 388) (AOK 334) (ATO 334/various) [Nigerian Song]
* Dare to discover (DMAC, David MacGregor)
Dearest Jesus, we are here gladly your command obeying
(TIS 480 + AHB 404)
“Enviado soy de Dios” (Ch4 250, ‘Sent by the Lord am I’
Traditional Cuban) (Iona, ‘Common Ground’) (ATOK 412)
(MV 212) (various)
Every new morning God gives us freely (Ch4 212, Carol Dixon)
Facing a task unfinished (SOF 88, Frank Houghton)
* Faith will not grow from words alone (TIS 691, Elizabeth J. Smith)
Father, hear the prayer we offer (AHB 510)
** Father in heaven, grant to your children (TIS 465 + AHB 399,
Elena G. Maquiso) (NCH 279) (UMH 119) [Filipino Song]
** Father, we adore you (TIS 716, Terrye Coelho)
(BOP 292) (Rejoice 94) (ATN 41/SIS 174/P&W 201/SOF 99) [All-Ages]
* Filled with the Spirit’s power, with one accord (TIS 411 + AHB 328,
John R. Peacey, 1896-1971) (NCH 266) (UMH 537) (VU 194)
(CP 658) (W&R 331) (various)
** Firmly I believe and truly God is three and God is one
(TIS 140 + AHB 78)
For my sake and the Gospel’s, go (Rejoice 367)
Forth in the peace of Christ we go (Ch4 646, James Quinn) (various)
** ‘Freely, Freely’ (BOP 774, Carol Owens,
“God forgave my sin in Jesus’ name…”)
(SIS 41/SCE 123/SOF 129/P&W 280) (UMH 389) (ATN 31)
** From all that dwell below the skies (TIS 72 + AHB 42)
[Psalm 111]
** From all who dwell below the skies (TIS 72 + AHB 42)
[Psalm 111]
Give thanks with a grateful heart (TIS 717, Smith)
(SIS 509/P&W 478/SOF 124/SCE 118)
Glorify your name (SIS 451/SCE 103/P&W 206/SOF 102, Adkins)
** Glory be to God the Father, glory be to God the Son
(TIS 142 + AHB 84) (BOP 298) (Ch4 110) (Rejoice 92)
Glory to God, whose Spirit draws (Rejoice 349)
Go forth and tell! O church of God awake!
(Covenant 119, James E. Seddon)
Go forth in his name (SCE/P&W 589, Graham Kendrick)
Go, make a diff’rence (MV 209)
Go, make of all disciples (UMH 571)
Go in grace and make disciples (Ch4 681, Mary Louise Bringle)
Go, make a diff’rence (MV 209)
Go out and spread the good news! (AoVNG 53, Watts)
Go tell it on the mountain (NCH 154, Work) (UMH 251) (VU 43)
(LBW 70) (ELW 290) (Ph 29) (W&R 218) (Cha 167) (various)
** Go to the world, go into all the earth (Ch4 683, Sylvia J. Dunstan,
1955-1993) (VU 420) (CP 598) (W&R 553) (various)
** Go ye, go ye into the world (BOP 755, Natalie Sleeth) (TFWS 2239)
God, as we rise to leave (VU 417)
** God forgave my sin in Jesus’ name (BOP 774, Carol Owens,
‘Freely, Freely’) (SIS 41/SCE 123/SOF 129/P&W 280)
(UMH 389) (ATN 31)
** God, whose giving knows no ending (BOP 663, Robert L. Edwards)
(Ph 422)
God says (MV 172, Bittner)
God so loved (HS, Morgan)
Great is your faithfulness, O God my Father (TIS 154,
Thomas O. Chisholm)
Hail the day that sees him rise (TIS 369 + AHB 291) (UMH 312)
Hail the fisherfolk (Tune In: Brown)
“Haleluyah! Pelo Tsa Rona”) (TIS 541, South African Folk Hymn,
‘Hallelujah, we sing your praises’)
** Hallelujah! Sing to Jesus (TIS 517 + AHB 439) (BOP 370)
(Ch4 445) (SOF 151) [Communion]
Hallelujah, we sing your praises (TIS 541, South African Folk Hymn,
“Haleluyah! Pelo Tsa Rona”)
** Haven’t you heard that Jesus is risen? (Common Ground 46,
Alison M. Robertson) (Ch4 433)
* He became poor that we may be rich (TIS 721, John L. Bell)
(Iona Community)
He who by a mother’s love made the wandering world his own
(TIS 277 + AHB 204)
Here I am to worship (Worshiptogether/various, Hughes)
Holding out your hand (ATO 399, Gerry Holmes,
“In the darkest night…”)
** Holy God, we praise thy name (TIS 127 + AHB 86, based on Isaiah 6)
(NCH 276) (Ph 460) (UMH 79)
** Holy God, we praise your name (TIS 127 + AHB 86, based on Isaiah 6)
(NCH 276) (Ph 460) (UMH 79)
Holy holy, holy holy (SIS 94/P&W 229/ATN 40, Owens)
** How deep the Father’s love for us (SCE 185/P&W 841, Stuart Townend)
* How firm a foundation, you people of God (TIS 578 + AHB 491)
How shall I call you? (ATN 43)
How shall they hear the word of God (UMH 649)
I am alone, yet not alone (TIS 605, John Brownlie)
** I bind unto myself today the strong name of the Trinity
(TIS 478 + AHB 454, ‘St. Patrick’s Breastplate’) (Ch4 639)
** I was there to hear your borning cry
(VU 644, John Ylvisaker, 1937-) (ATO 320) (TFWS 2051)
I will give you praise, I will sing your song (SOF 255, Tom Walker)
* If we believe (DMAC, David MacGregor)
In great thanksgiving, O love divine (TIS 632 + SA 49,
Melchizedek M. Solis)
In his hands (SCE 221/HS/ATW 470, Morgan)
In the darkest night you’re there (Holding out your hand)
(ATO 399, Gerry Holmes)
In the name of Christ we gather (Ch4 677, Shirley E. Murray)
* Jesus before me, Jesus beside me (Ch4 576, Andy Moss)
** Jesus calls us here to meet him. (TIS 477,
John L. Bell and Graham Maule) (Iona, ‘Common Ground’) (Ch4 510)
(various)
Jesus, come and stand among us (ATO 343, Robin Mann,
“When disciples were frightened…”)
Jesus comes with all his grace (TIS 219 + AHB 149)
Jesus is greater (SCE 282/GBEAT1, Hutchinson) [All-Ages]
Jesus is King of Kings! (Rejoice 372)
Jesus is the Saviour (trad./Colin Buchanan, trad. [kid-friendly]
** Jesus, name above all names (Ch4 774) (TFWS 2071)
‘Jesus is Waiting’ (Tune in: “We are the dream that’s longing…”)
* Jesus loves me! This I know (TIS 229 + AHB 166) (Ch4 563)
[Tune: Gaelic Lullaby]
Jesus, my Lord, let me be near you (TIS 656 + SA 54,
Howard C. A. Gaunt)
Lamb of God (SCE[2] 1097, Paris)
Lights glittering morn bedecks the sky (TIS 360 + AHB 276)
Lights reddening dawn gleams through the sky (TIS 360 + AHB 276)
Lo, I am with you (TIO 45, trad./John L. Bell)
** Lord, dismiss us with thy blessing (BOP 468) (UMH 671)
Lord, draw near (ATOK 321, Iona Chant)
* Lord of all power, I give you my will (BOP 626, Jack C. Winslow)
Lord, where have we left you? (ATO 322, The Iona Community)
** Lord, you give the great commission (VU 512, Jeffery Rowthorn)
(BOP 778) (Ph 429) (ELW 579) (CP 433) (UMH 584) (W&R 592)
(Cha 459) (WoV 756) (various)
** May the feet of God walk with you (TIS 779, Robin Mann, 1949-)
(AOVK 67/ATA 194)
** May the grace of Christ our Saviour (TIS 777 + AHB 373)
(Rejoice 637)
* May the mind of Christ my Saviour (TIS 609 + AHB 537) (Ch4 536)
Now in the name of him who sent (TIS 488 + AHB 413)
Now let us from this table rise (TIS 530 + AHB 450) (Ch4 675)
[Communion]
Now through the grace of God we claim
(Ch4 637, Michael A. Perry, 1942-1996)
O breath of God, breathe on us now (TIS 408 + AHB 321)
** O Breath of life, come sweeping through us (TIS 409 + AHB 322,
Elizabeth Porter Head) (Ch4 595) (BOP 384) (UMH 543) (VU 202)
(Cha 250)
O for a thousand tongues to sing (TIS 210 + AHB 141)
O Holy God, whose gracious power (NCH 535)
* O Lord Jesus Marrkapmirr (TIS 253 + SA 70,
Arnhem Land Hymn, tr. D’Arcy Wood)
O Son of Man, our hero strong and tender (AHB 175)
** O Spirit of the living God (TIS 405 + AHB 318)
(BOP 401) (NCH 263) (UMH 539)
O Trinity, your face we see (NCH 280)
O what a gift, what a wonderful gift! (TIS 278 + AHB 213,
Pat Uhl Howard)
Once again (SCE 274/P&W 855, Redman)
Open my eyes, that I may see (UMH 454)
Out of sight, the Lord has gone (Ch4 444, Jock Stein)
* Praise for the Spirit of God (TIS 423 + AHB, John E. Bowers, 1923-)
* Praise our Maker (VU 316)
** Praise with joy the world’s Creator (TIS 179, John L. Bell
and Graham Maule) (NCH 273) (VU 312) (Iona,
‘Heaven Shall Not Wait’) (various)
* Renewing the passion (DMAC, David MacGregor)
River, wash over me (SCE 441, Brown)
** ‘St. Patrick’s Breastplate’ (TIS 478 + AHB 454,
“I bind unto myself today the strong name of the Trinity”)
(Ch4 639)
St. Patrick’s Prayer (ATN 100)
** Send me, Jesus, send me Jesus
(TIS 749, South African, “Thuma Mina”, ‘Send me, Lord’,
‘Freedom is coming’) (Ch4 800) (NCH 360) (Common Ground 129)
(Ch4 800) (UMH 497) (ATO 305) (UMH 497) (VU 572) (WoV 773)
(ELW 809) (various)
** ‘Send me, Lord’ (TIS 749, South African, ‘Send me, Jesus’,
“Thuma Mina”, ‘Freedom is coming’) (Ch4 800) (NCH 360)
(Common Ground 129) (Ch4 800) (UMH 497) (ATO 305) (UMH 497)
(VU 572) (WoV 773) (ELW 809) (various)
Sent out in Jesus’ name (MV 212)
Send out the gospel! Let is sound (Ch4 681)
Sent by the Lord am I (Ch4 250, “Enviado soy de Dios”,
Traditional Cuban)) (Iona, ‘Common Ground’) (ATOK 412) (MV 212)
(various)
* Sent forth by God’s blessing, our true faith confessing
(TIS 531 + SA 76, Omer Westerndorf, 1916-1977)
(NCH 76) (UMH 664) (VU 481) (ELW 330) (various) [Communion]
Sent out in Jesus’ name (MV 212)
Sing to the world of Christ our sovereign Lord
(Common Ground 113, Patrick Lee)
* So much to celebrate (DMAC, David MacGregor)
“Sois la semilla” (UMH 583)
* Spread, O spread, almighty word (TIS 450,
Jonathan F. Bahnmaier, 1774-1841)
Tell the world (HS, Houston/Douglass/Sampson) [All-Ages]
10,000 Reasons (Myrin/Redman, ‘Bless the Lord’)
Thank you, God (GGIVES4, Grant/Palmer) [All-Ages]
That Easter day with joy was bright (Ph 121)
The cross has said it all (SCE 478, Redman/Smith)
The eternal gifts of Christ the king (AHB 342)
The price is paid (SCE 487/SIS 640/P&W/SOF 540, Graham Kendrick)
** ‘The Summons’ (Ch4 533,
“Will you come and follow me if I but call your name?”)
(VU 567) (Iona/HSNW) (ATOK 413) (ELW 798) (TFWS/SFFS 2130)
(CP 430) (W&R 350) (various)
The voice of God is calling (UMH 436)
** There is a redeemer, Jesus, God’s own Son
(P&W 723/SCE 492/ATO 340/SIS 644/SOF 544, Keith Green, 1953-1982)
This is the sweetest mystery (SCE 520, Piercy/Clifton)
* This is the truth we hold (TIS 469, Basil E. Bridge, 1927-)
This Kingdom (SCE 278/P&W 763/ATO 329, Geoff Bullock)
Though falsely some revile or hate me (NCH 477)
** “Thuma Mina” (TIS 749, South African, ‘Send me, Jesus,
‘send me Jesus, ‘Freedom is coming’) (Ch4 800) (NCH 360)
(Common Ground 129) (Ch4 800) (UMH 497) (ATO 305) (UMH 497)
(VU 572) (WoV 773) (ELW 809) (various)
Today we all are called to be disciples (VU 507)
* Together to celebrate (DMAC, David MacGregor)
(NCYC ’89/’91/UCA Assembly 2000)
** “Wa wa wa emimimo” (TIS 711,’Come, O Holy Spirit, Come’)
(BOP 388) (AOK 334) (ATO 334/various) [Nigerian Song]
Water and the Spirit (ATW 417, Kitson)
** We all are one in mission (Ph 435, Edwards, Finnish Folk Melody)
(WoV 755) (ELW 576) (W&R 552) (TFWS 2243) (various)
We are the dream that’s longing (Tune in: ‘Jesus is waiting’)
* We believe (SCE 541/SIS 654/SOF 572, Graham Kendrick)
We believe in one true God (UMH 85)
** We have a gospel to proclaim (TIS 245 + AHB 189) (Ch4 363)
We have heard a joyful sound, ‘Jesus saves!’ (Ch4 249)
We have this ministry (VU 510)
We want to see Jesus lifted high (SCE 559/P&W 716, Horley)
[kid-friendly]
We will sing a new song to the world (Tune In:)
We will take what you offer (TIO 84, John L. Bell, 1949-)
** We’ve a story to tell to the nations (BOP 765, Colin Sterne)
(UMH 569)
What a gift (ATE 222)
What shall we offer our good Lord? (TIS 439 + AHB 362)
When disciples were frighted (ATO 343, Robin Mann ‘Jesus,
come and stand among us’)
** When I needed a neighbour, were you there?
(TIS 629 + AHB 558, Sydney Carter, 1915-2004) (Ch4 544)
When I’m feeling sad, I can call out to him
(Ch4 569, Stephen Fischbacher)
Where two or three are gathered (ATN 73)
Wherever I go, whatever I do (ATW 508, Robin Mann)
** Will you come and follow me if I but call your name?
(Ch4 533, ‘The Summons’) (VU 567) (Iona/HSNW) (ATOK 413)
(ELW 798) (TFWS/SFFS 2130) (CP 430) (W&R 350) (various)
* Word of the Father: Jesus Christ! (Ch4 428, Bernadette Farrell)
* You are the seed that will grow a new sprout (NCH 528)
(UMH 583, Cesareo Gabarain)
You satisfy the hungry heart with gift of finest wheat
(TIS 531, Omer Westendorf)
* You servants of God, your master proclaim (TIS 215 + AHB 144)
(Ph 477)
You are the seed (UMH 583)
Your words to me are life and health (TIS 430 + AHB 337)
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(D.) A COMPENDIUM OF HYMNS and SONGS FOR PENTECOST and TRINITY (LIFE IN THE SPIRIT):
(SEE ALSO: ‘Singing from the Lectionary’ by Natalie Sims,
*http://lectionarysong.blogspot.com.au/2013/04/songs-hymns-music-for-pentecost-may-19.html <lectionarysong.blogspot.com.au/2013/04/songs-hymns-music-for-pentecost-may-19.html>*
)
(D.) A COMPENDIUM OF HYMNS and SONGS FOR PENTECOST and TRINITY (LIFE IN THE SPIRIT):
** A prophet-woman broke a jar (TIS 696, Brian A. Wren, 1936-)
(VU 590) (BOP 588) (CP 463) (W&R 585)
According to thy gracious word (AHB 436) [Communion]
** All creatures of our God and King (TIS 100 + AHB 3) (Ch4 147)
(VU 217) (Ph 455) (UMH 62)
** All things bright and beautiful, all creatures great and small
(TIS 135 + AHB 70) (Ch4 137) (VU 291) (AoVK-110) (NCH 31)
(UMH 147) (WoV 767) (Ph 267) (CP 415, 416) (W&R 30) (Cha 61)
(Srce 21) (various) [All-Ages]
All things praise you, Lord most high (TIS 148)
Almighty Father of all things that be
(AHB 530, Ernest E. Dugmore, 1843-1925) (Ch4 497)
An upper room did our Lord prepare (TIS 536 + AHB 453) (VU 130)
(Ph 94) (W&R 275) (Cha 385) (various) [Tune: O Waly Waly]
[Communion]
Angel voices ever singing (TIS 386, James P. McAuley, 1917-1976)
At the Name of Jesus, every knee shall bow (TIS 231 + AHB 170)
Author of faith, eternal word (TIS 565 + AHB 473)
** Away with our fears, our troubles and tears
(AHB 314, Charles Wesley, 1707-1788)
Baptised into your name most holy
(TIS 481, Johann J. Rambach, 1693-1735) [Baptism]
* Be thou my vision, O Lord of my heart (TIS 547 + AHB 455) (VU 642)
* Beauty for brokenness hope for despair
(TIS 690, Graham Kendrick, 1950-,
‘God of the poor, friend of the weak’) (Ch4 259) (Srce 54)
(various)
* Blessed Jesus, at your word (TIS 437 + AHB 352)
** Breathe on me, breath of God, fill me with life anew
(TIS 407 + AHB 320) (BOP 389) (Ch4 596) (Rejoice 276) (UMH 420)
(Ph 316) (VU 382) (MH 494) (MH69 230) (SP&P 25, Austin)
Bright the vision that delighted (AHB 69, based on Isaiah 6:1-3)
** Bring many names, beautiful and good
(TIS 182, Brian A. Wren, 1936-) (Ch4 134) (VU 268) (AoV2-10)
(NCH 11) (TFWS/SFFS 2047) (CP 395) (Cha 10) (various)
* By your kingly power, O risen Lord (TIS 386 + AHB 306)
Captain of Israel’s host, and Guide (TIS 574 + AHB 485)
* Christ, from whom all blessings flow (TIS 44 + AHB 364,
Charles Wesley, 1707-1788)
** Christ is alive! Let Christians sing (TIS 387 + SA 18,
Brian A. Wren, 1936-) (BOP 251) (Ph 108) (Ch4 416) (UMH 318)
(VU 158) (LBW 363) (ELW 389) (W&R 312) (various)
Christ is alive, with joy we sing (TIS 393, Pamela Stotter)
Christ is made the sure foundation (TIS 432 + AHB 343) (BOP 482)
Christ is our cornerstone (TIS 433 + AHB 344)
* Christ is the world’s true light (TIS 238 + AHB 179)
** Christians, lift up your hearts (TIS 423-424, John E. Bowers)
** Colourful Creator, God of mystery (TIS 190, Ruth C. Duck, 1947-)
Come, dearest Lord, descend and dwell (TIS 443 + AHB 357)
** Come down, O Love divine (TIS 398 + AHB 310) (Ch4 489) (BOP 386)
(Rejoice 266) (VU 367) (UMH 475) (AoV1-118) (NCH 289)
(LBW 508) (ELW 804) (CP 645) (W&R 330) (Cha 582) (Srce 100)
(various) [Tune: Down Ampney]
** Come forth, O Love divine (TIS 398 + AHB 310) (BOP 386)
(Rejoice 266) (Ch4 489) (VU 367) (UMH 475) (AoV1 118)
(Rejoice 266) (VU 367) (UMH 475) (AoV1-118) (NCH 289)
(LBW 508) (ELW 804) (CP 645) (W&R 330) (Cha 582) (Srce 100)
(various) [Tune: Down Ampney]
* Come from the four winds, O Spirit (TIS 752, Taizé Community)
(BOP 383)
** Come, gracious Spirit, heavenly dove (TIS 402 + AHB 311)
(Ch4 587) (Rejoice 269)
Come, Holy Ghost, Creator, come (TIS 397 + AHB 309)
** Come, Holy Ghost, our hearts inspire (TIS 396 + AHB 308)
(Ch4 598) (Ph 125) (Rejoice 263) (UMH 603)
** Come, Holy Ghost, our souls inspire (TIS 396 + AHB 308)
(Ch4 598) (Ph 125) (Rejoice 263) (UMH 603)
** Come Holy Spirit, come, inflame our souls with love
(TIS 422, Michael L. Forster, 1946-) (Ch4 594) (various)
[Tune: Diademata]
* Come, Holy Spirit; from heaven shine forth (TIS 752,
Taizé Community) (BOP 383)
** Come, Holy Spirit, gracious heavenly dove (TIS 710) (Ch4 758)
(Iona/Enemy of Apathy) (VU 204) [simple chant]
* Come, Holy Spirit, heavenly dove (TIS 402 + AHB 311) (NCH 281)
Come, Holy Spirit, Lord of grace (TIS 403, Charles Coffin, 1676-1749)
** Come, Holy Spirit, our souls inspire (TIS 396 + AHB 308)
(Ch4 598) (Ph 125) (Rejoice 263) (UMH 603)
Come now, everlasting Spirit (TIS 509, Charles Wesley, 1707-1788)
* Come, O Creator Spirit, come (TIS 397 + AHB 309)
Come, O Fount of every blessing (AHB 152)
** Come, O God of all the earth (TIS 181, Marty Haugen, 1950-,
‘Sing Out, Earth and Skies’) (AoV2-32) (CP 589) (various)
[All-Ages]
** Come, O Holy Spirit, come (TIS 711, Nigerian Song,
“Wa Wa Wa Emimimo”) (BOP 388) (VU 383) (Iona/M&G) (ATOK 334)
(TFWS/SFFS 2124) (various) [All-Ages]
* Come, O Spirit from on high (AHB 326, 13th century Latin hymn)
Come, risen Lord, and deign to be our guest (AHB 442) [Communion]
* Come, Spirit blest, Creator, come (TIS 397 + AHB 309,
anon. Latin 9th century, attrib. Rabanus Maurus, c.776-856,
tr. anon.)
** Come, Spirit blest, our hearts inspire
(TIS 425 + AHB 331, Charles Wesley, 1707-1788) (UMH 603)
Come, Spirit of God, holy Lord (TIS 399, Martin Luther, 1483-1546)
** Come, thou everlasting Spirit (TIS 509 + AHB 429)
Come, thou Holy Paraclete (AHB 326, 13th century Latin hymn)
* Come, ye people, rise and sing (AHB 278,
St John of Damascus, d. circa 754) (Ph 114-115)
** Come you people, come adore him
(TIS 101, Hymn from the Russian Church)
* Come, you people, rise and sing (AHB 278,
St John of Damascus, d. circa 754) (Ph 114-115)
** Comfort, comfort all my people (TIS 647 + SA 25, Robin Mann, 1949-)
(AoV2-12) (ATN 25)
* Creator of the earth and skies (AHB 556,
Donald W. Hughes, 1911-1967) (UMH 450)
* “Did you ever see a Kookaburra laugh?”
(TIS 175, Marion D. Lemin, 1955-,
‘Where do all the good things come from?’)
(GBEAT1/various) [All-Ages]
Far from the mind’s grasp and our tongue’s declaring
(TIS 542 + SA 30, Francisco F. Feliciano, 1941-)
** Father all loving, and ruling in majesty (TIS 160 + AHB 104)
** Father all loving, thou rules in majesty (TIS 160 + AHB 104)
Father all-powerful, thine is the kingdom (TIS 160 + AHB 104)
(BOP 292) (Rejoice 94)
** Father, I adore you (TIS 716 + SA 35, Terrey Coelho Strom, 1952-)
(BOP 292) (Rejoice 94) (ATN 41/SIS 174/P&W 201/SOF 99) [All-Ages]
** Father in heaven, grant to your children (TIS 465 + AHB 399,
Daniel T. Niles, 1908-1970, alt., Philippines Folk Melody)
(Ch4 116) (Iona/SBL) (NCH 279) (UMH 119) [Filipino Song]
** Father, in whom we live (AHB 51, Charles Wesley, 1707-1788)
(UMH 88)
** Father, Lord of all creation (TIS 631 + AHB 567, David S. Cross)
(Ph 136)
** Father most holy, merciful and tender
(AHB 4, Anon. Latin c. 10th century)
Father of everlasting grace (AHB 313, Charles Wesley, 1707-1788)
** Father of heaven, whose love profound
(TIS 131 + AHB 60, Edward Cooper) (Ch4 483) (Rejoice 90)
* Father of mercy, God of consolation
(TIS 472 + SA 33, James Quinn, 1919-2008)
** Father, we adore you (TIS 716 + SA 35, Terrey Coelho Strom, 1952-)
(BOP 292) (Rejoice 94) (ATN 41/SIS 174/P&W 201/SOF 99) [All-Ages]
* Father, we praise you, now the night is over
(AHB 2, attrib. Gregory the Great, 540-604 AD,
tr. Percy Dearmer, 1867-1936) (Ch4 209) (UMH 680)
* Fill my whole life, O Lord, my God (TIS 596 + AHB 515, Bonar)
(Ch4 183) (Srce2-121) (various)
** Fill now our life, O Lord, my God (TIS 596 + AHB 515, Bonar)
(Ch4 183) (Srce2-121) (various)
** Fill thou my life, O Lord my God (TIS 596 + AHB 515, Bonar)
(Ch4 183) (Srce2-121) (various)
** Filled with the Spirit’s power, with one accord (TIS 411 + AHB 328)
(BOP 282) (NCH 266) (UMH 537) (VU 194) (LBW 160) (CP 658)
(W&R 331) (various)
* Firmly I believe and truly (TIS 140 + AHB 78)
* For the beauty of the earth (TIS 137 + AHB 77) (VU 226)
** For the fruits of all creation, thanks be to God (TIS 168 + SA 37,
Fred Pratt Green, 1903-2000) (Ch4 231) (VU 227) (BOP 802)
(UMH 97) (Common Ground 34)
** Forth in thy name, O Lord, I go (TIS 571 + AHB 480) (Ch4 529)
(VU 416) (Rejoice 363) (UMH 438) (CP 467) (W&R 718)
** Forth in your name, O Lord, I go (TIS 571 + AHB 480) (Ch4 529)
(VU 416) (Rejoice 363) (UMH 438) (CP 467) (W&R 718)
From all who dwell below the skies (TIS 72 + AHB 42)
From thee all skill and science flow
(AHB 518, Charles Kingsley, 1819-1875)
** ‘Gather Us In’ (TIS 474, Marty Haugen, 1950-,
“Here in this place new light is streaming…”) (AoV1-12)
(TFWS/SFFS 2236) (various)
** Glory be to God the Father, glory be to God the Son
(TIS 142 + AHB 84) (BOP 298) (Ch4 110) (Rejoice 92)
** God gives us a future, daring us to go
(TIS 687, Elizabeth J. Smith, 1931-)
* God has spoken by the prophets (TIS 158 + AHB 92) (UMH 108)
[Tune: Ode to Joy]
* God himself is present (TIS 121 + AHB 47)
God is love, his mercy brightens (AHB 66, John Bowring, 1792-1872)
God is unique and one (AHB 107, Frederik H. Kaan, 1929-)
* God himself is present (TIS 121 + AHB 47) (VU 391)
* God reveals his presence (TIS 121 + AHB 47) (VU 391)
* God, reveals your presence (TIS 121 + AHB 47) (VU 391)
** God sends us his Spirit to befriend and help us
(TIS 412 + AHB 324, Tom Colvin, 1924-, and the people of Ghana,
‘Spirit Friend’) (ATE 251) (CP 651) (W&R 130) (various)
[All-Ages]
** God, we praise you, God we bless you
(TIS 99 + SA 40, Christopher M. Idle, 1938-,
from the ‘Te Deum’) (Ch4 120) (VU 415)
* God, who made the earth, the air, the sky, the sea
(TIS 146 + AHB 82) [All-Ages]
* God who stretched the spangled heavens (TIS 163 + AHB 112) (NCH 556)
(UMH 150) (LBW 463) (EWLW 771) (W&R 644) (Cha 651) (various)
** God whose almighty word (TIS 447 + AHB 61) (Ch4 112) (VU 313)
(BOP 291) (LBW 400) (ELW 673) (CP 560) (Rejoice 373)
(SOF 554) (various)
* God’s Son came to bless us (TIS 197, The Bohemian Brethren, 1544)
** Great God, your Spirit, like the wind unseen
(TIS 416 + SA 41, Alan Gaunt, 1935-) [Tune: Jerusalem]
* Great is thy faithfulness, O God my Father
(TIS 154, Thomas O. Chisholm, 1866-1960) (VU 288)
* Great is your faithfulness, O God my Father
(TIS 154, Thomas O. Chisholm, 1866-1960) (VU 288)
** Guide me, O thou great Jehovah (TIS 569 + AHB 478)
(Ch4 167) (VU 651) (UMH 127)
** Guide me, O thou great Redeemer (TIS 569 + AHB 478)
(Ch4 167) (VU 651) (UMH 127)
Happy the home that welcomes you, Lord Jesus
(TIS 581 + AHB 495, Honor Mary Thwaites)
* Hark the glad sound! the Saviour comes (TIS 269 + AHB 197)
** Here in this place new light is streaming
(TIS 474, Marty Haugen, 1950-, ‘Gather Us In’) (AoV1-12)
(TFWS/SFFS 2236) (various)
** Holy God, we praise thy name (TIS 127 + AHB 86, based on Isaiah 6)
(VU 394) (NCH 276) (Ph 460) (UMH 79)
** Holy God, we praise your name (TIS 127 + AHB 86, based on Isaiah 6)
(VU 394) (NCH 276) (Ph 460) (UMH 79)
** ‘How Great Thou Art’ (TIS 155,
“O Lord my God, when I in awesome wonder…”) (VU 238) (BOP 332)
(SOF 407)
** Holy, holy, holy! Lord God almighty! (TIS 132 + AHB 65, Isaiah 6)
(Ch4 111) (BOP 299) (NCH 277) (Ph 138) (UMH 64) (VU 315)
[Tune: Nicaea]
** Holy, holy, holy. My heart, my heart adores you!
(TIS 723, ‘Santo Santo’, Argentina) (UMH 65)
** Holy Spirit, come confirm us (TIS 413 + AHB 327) (BOP 387)
(Ch4 640) (NCH 264) (UMH 331)
** ‘Holy Spirit, come to us’ (TIS 752, Jacques Berthier, 1923-1994,
Taizé Chant, “Vein sancta spirits”) (BOP 383)
(MV 75) (VU 208) (WoV 686) (ELW 406) (various)
** Holy Spirit, everdwelling in the holiest realms of light
(TIS 410 + AHB 323) (NCH 59) (LBW 523) (ELW 582)
** Holy Spirit, go before us
(TIS 420, Elizabeth J. Smith and Hal H. Hopson)
* How deep the riches of our God (TIS 167 + AHB 116)
* How firm a foundation, you people of God (TIS 578 + AHB 491)
** ‘How Great Thou Art’
(TIS 155, “O Lord my God, when I in awesome wonder…”)
(BOP 332) (SOF 407)
** I am the church! you are the church! We are the church together!
(TIS 467, Richard Avery and Donald Marsh) (BOP 475) (Ch4 204)
[All-Ages]
** I bind unto myself today the strong name of the Trinity
(TIS 478 + AHB 454, attrib. St. Patrick,
tr. Cecil F. Alexander, 1818-1895;
also known as ‘St. Patrick’s Breastplate’) (Ch4 639)
* I heard the voice of Jesus say (TIS 585 + AHB 500) (NCH 489)
I know that my Redeemer (TIS 202 + AHB 132)
I know that my Redeemer lives (TIS 376 + AHB 299)
** I sing the almighty power of God (TIS 119 + AHB 40) (BOP 333)
[Tune: Ellacombe]
** I’ll praise my Maker while I’ve breath
(TIS 90 + AHB 44, Isaac Watts) (VU 867) (UMH 60) (Ph 253)
(CP 346) (W&R 79) (Cha 20) (various)
** Immortal, invisible, God only wise (TIS 143 + AHB 80) (VU 264)
(BOP 290)
Immortal love for ever full
(AHB 168, John Greenleaf Whittier, 1807-1892)
* In great thanksgiving, O Love divine (TIS 632 + SA 49,
Melchizedek M. Solis)
* In suffering love the thread of life (TIS 177, Rob W. Johns)
* In water we grow secure in the womb (TIS 494, Brian A. Wren, 1936-)
* “Jesucristo reina reina ya!”
(TIS 728, Anon. Argentina, ‘Jesus Christ reigns!’) [All-Ages]
** Jesus calls us here to meet him
(TIS 477, John L. Bell and Graham Maule)
* ‘Jesus Christ reigns! (TIS 728, Anon. Argentina,
“Jesucristo reina reina ya!”) [All-Ages]
Jesus invites his saints (AHB 426) [Communion]
Jesus, my Redeemer, lives (TIS 366)
Jesus united by thy grace (AHB 365)
Jesus’ hands were kind hands (TIS 236 + AHB 178) [All-Ages]
** Joy! because the circling year
(AHB 307, anon. Latin, circa 8th century) [Acts 2]
** Joyful, joyful, we adore thee, God of glory, Lord of love
(TIS 152, ‘Ode to Joy’) (VU 232) (NCH 4) (UMH 89) (LBW 551)
(ELW 836) (Ph 464) (CP 425) (W&R 59) (Cha 2) (various)
** Joyful, joyful, we adore you, God of glory, Lord of love
(TIS 152, ‘Ode to Joy’) (VU 232) (NCH 4) (UMH 89) (LBW 551)
(ELW 836) (Ph 464) (CP 425) (W&R 59) (Cha 2) (various)
** Let all creation dance (TIS 187, Brian A. Wren, 1936-) (Ch4 149)
(AoV2-130) (various)
** Let all mortal flesh keep silence (TIS 497 + AHB 418)
[Communion]
Let earth and heaven combine (TIS 305 + AHB 229)
** Let us sing to the God of salvation
(TIS 52 + AHB 115, van den Haas) [All-Ages]
** Let us talents and tongues employ
(TIS 537 + SA 59, Frederik H. Kaan, 1929-) (Ch4 673) (VU 468)
(NCH 347) (ATE 297) (WoV 754) (ELW 674) (Ph 514) (W&R 698)
(Cha 422) (various) [All-Ages] [Communion]
Let us with a gladsome mind (TIS 83 + AHB 11, John Milton)
** Like a Father watching over me (AHB 119, Granton D. Hay, 1943-)
[All-Ages]
** Like the murmur of the dove’s song (TIS 419, Carl P. Daw, 1944-)
(Ch4 592) (VU 205) (BOP 385) (Common Ground 71) (NCH 270)
(UMH 544) (Ph 314) (WoV 685) (ELW 403) (CP 635) (W&R 327)
(Cha 245) (various)
* Lo! He comes with clouds descending (TIS 273 + AHB 201) (UMH 718)
Lord, from the depths I cry to you (AHB 22)
** Lord God, the Holy Ghost! (TIS 404 + AHB 317)
** Lord God, the Spirit blest (TIS 404 + AHB 317)
** Lord, I come to you, let my heart be changed, renewed
(TIS 685, Geoff Bullock, ‘The Power of Your Love’)
(HS/P&W 621/SCE 95)
Lord, it belongs not to my care (AHB 466)
** Lord, the light of your love is shining
(TIS 675, Graham Kendrick, 1950-, ‘Shine, Jesus, Shine’)
(Srce 335) (Song 580) (P&W 531) (ATE 217) (Mission Praise 455)
(SOF 362)
** Lord, your almighty word (TIS 447 + AHB 61) (Ch4 112) (VU 313)
(BOP 291) (LBW 400) (ELW 673) (CP 560) (Rejoice 373)
(SOF 554) (Mission Praise 699) (various)
** Love divine, all love’s excelling (TIS 217 + AHB 148) (SOF 353)
(UMH 384) (MH 474) (Ch4 519) (VU 333) (LBW 315) (ELW 631)
(CP 485, 486) (W&R 358) (Cha 517) (Srce 457) (Mission Praise 463)
(various) [Communion]
** Loving Creator, grant to your children (TIS 465 + AHB 399,
Daniel T. Niles, 1908-1970, alt., Philippines Folk Melody)
(Ch4 116) (Iona/SBL) (NCH 279) (UMH 119) [Filipino Song]
** Loving Spirit, loving Spirit (TIS 417, Shirley E. Murray, 1931-)
(Ch4 597) (VU 387) (Common Ground 81) (AA 94) (Ph 323)
(ATW 448) (TFWS/SFFS 2123) (AoV2-133) (WoV 683) (ELW 397)
(various)
* Made in God’s likeness, moved by the Spirit
(TIS 671 + SA 65, Pat Lewis) (AoV2-121)
* Make me a channel of your peace (TIS 607 + SA 66,
Sebastian Temple, 1928-1997) (VU 684)
** Maker, in whom we live (AHB 51, Charles Wesley, 1707-1788)
(UMH 88)
Man more than man (TIS 355 + AHB 274)
* May the grace of Christ our Saviour (TIS 777 + AHB 373)
* May the mind of Christ my Saviour (TIS 609 + AHB 537) (Ch4 536)
** Morning has broken, like the first morning (TIS 156 + AHB 91)
(VU 409)
** My Jesus, my Saviour, Lord, there is none like you
(TIS 738, Darlene Zschech, ‘Shout to the Lord’)
(Srce/P&W 730/ATO 369)
Nature with open volume stands (TIS 343 + AHB 259)
** Now thank we all our God, with hearts and hands and voices
(TIS 106 + AHB 14) (Ch4 182) (VU 236 (BOP 457) (Ph 555)
* Now we come, our heavenly Father (TIS 462, Clifford G. Taylor)
(UMH 543)
* O breath of God, breathe on us now (TIS 408 + AHB 321)
** O Breath of life, come sweeping through us
(TIS 409 + AHB 322, Elizabeth Porter Head) (Ch4 595)
(VU 202) (UMH 543) (BOP 384) (Cha 250)
* O Christ the healer, we have come
(TIS 638, Fred Pratt Green, 1903-2000) (Ch4 717) (NCH 175)
(UMH 265) (LBW 380) (ELW 675) (Ph 380) (CP 291) (W&R 346)
(Cha 503) (various) [Tune: Invercarry]
* O come and dwell in us, spirit of power within!
(AHB 315, Charles Wesley, 1707-1788) (UMH 338)
O come, let us sing to the Lord (AHB 349, Scottish Psalter 1650)
(Rejoice 7)
* O day of God, draw near (TIS 616 + AHB 547)
** O for a thousand tongues to sing
(TIS 210 + AHB 141, Charles Wesley, 1707-1788)
(Ch4 352) (VU 326) (NCH 42) (UMH 57) (LBW 42) (ELW 295)
(Ph 466) (CP 306) (W&R 96) (Cha 5) (Srce 506) (various)
** O God in heaven, grant to your children (TIS 465 + AHB 399,
Daniel T. Niles, 1908-1970, alt., Philippines Folk Melody)
(Ch4 116) (Iona/SBL) (NCH 279) (UMH 119) [Filipino Song]
** O God of every nation (TIS 621, William Watkins Reid, 1923-)
(VU 677) (UMH 435)
** O Holy Spirit, by whose breath
(AHB 329, Latin 9th century. tr. John W. Grant) (BOP 402)
* O Holy Spirit, enter in (TIS 400, Michael Schirmer, 1606-1673)
[Tune: Wee Scion Leeched]
O Holy Spirit, Lord of grace (TIS 403 + AHB 312)
** O laughing light, O first-born of creation
(TIS 255, Sylvia G. Dunstan, 1955-1993) (Ch4 135)
* O let the Son of God enfold you (TIS 655, John Wimber, 1934-97,
‘Spirit Song’) (Srce 392/P&W 477/SOF 419)
** O Lord my God, when I in awesome wonder (TIS 155,
‘How Great Thou Art’) (BOP 332) (SOF 407)
* O Lord of every shining constellation
(TIS 157 + AHB 103, Albert F. Bayly, 1901-1984)
O Lord, our Governor, how glorious is your name
(TIS 4, from The Psalms: The Liturgical Psalter,
Inclusive Language Version 1994)
O Lord, our Lord, your glorious name (TIS 3, Composite
Translation, based on the Psalter Hymnal 1987)
** O love, how deep, how broad, how high (TIS 194 + AHB 6)
(Ch4 354) (UMH 267)
O love of God, how strong and true (TIS 139 + AHB 75)
* O love that wilt not let me go (TIS 602 + AHB 505) (VU 658)
O sing a new song to the Lord (TIS 56 + AHB 196)
O sons and daughters, let us sing (TIS 363 + AHB 281)
** O Spirit of life, O Spirit of God
(TIS 401, attrib. Johannes Niedling, 1602-1668;
tr. John C. Mattes, 1913) [Tune: O Heiliger Geist]
** O Spirit of the living God (TIS 405 + AHB 318)
(BOP 401) (NCH 263) (UMH 539)
** O thou who camest from above (TIS 572 + AHB 486) (UMH 501)
* Of eternal love begotten (TIS 290 + AHB 215) (BOP 163)
* Of the Father’s love begotten (TIS 290 + AHB 215) (BOP 163)
O Threefold God of tender unity (Ch4 114, Wallace) (AA 110)
** O worship the King, all-glorious above (TIS 133 + AHB 67)
(Ch4 127) (Rejoice 9) (Ph 476) (UMH 73) (VU 235) (MH 566)
* O worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness (TIS 454 + AHB 382)
(Ch4 201) (VU 401)
On this day, the first of days (AHB 368, Carcassonne Breviary, 1745)
** Our Father, by whose name (SA 71, F. Bland Tucker)
** Our God in heaven, grant to your children (TIS 465 + AHB 399,
Daniel T. Niles, 1908-1970, alt., Philippines Folk Melody)
(Ch4 116) (Iona/SBL) (NCH 279) (UMH 119) [Filipino Song]
** Peace with the Father, peace with Christ his Son
(TIS 466 + AHB 402)
Pour out thy Spirit from on high (AHB 451 + AHB 378)
* Praise for the Spirit of God (TIS 423 + AHB, John E. Bowers, 1923-)
** Praise the God in creation
(TIS 415, Michael E. Hewlett, 1916-2000) (Ch4 588)
* Praise the God who changes places (TIS 178, Brian A. Wren, 1936-)
(various)
** Praise the Lord, O my soul (TIS 65, the Grail Psalter)
** Praise the Spirit in creation
(TIS 415, Michael E. Hewlett, 1916-2000) (Ch4 588)
* Praise the Spirit in creation (TIS 415, Michael E. Hewlett, 1916-)
Praise to the Holiest in the height (TIS 141 + AHB 79)
** Praise with joy the world’s Creator (TIS 179, John L. Bell, 1949-)
(Iona/HSNW) (VU 313) (NCH 273) (various)
** Refresh my heart, Lord (TIS 744, Geoff Bullock, 1955-)
(HS/P&W 632)
** Rejoice, rejoice, Christ is in you
(SIS 614/SCE 438, Graham Kendrick, 1950-)
** ‘St. Patrick’s Breastplate’ (TIS 478 + AHB 454,
“I bind unto myself today the strong name of the Trinity”)
(Ch4 639)
* Send forth your spirit, O Lord, and renew the face of the earth
(TIS 65, Shirley E. Murray, tr. ‘The Grail’) [Psalm 104]
** Sent forth by God’s blessing, our true faith confessing
(TIS 531 + SA 76, Omer Westendorf, 1916-1977) (NCH 76)
(UMH 664) (VU 481) ELW 330) (various)
[Tune: The Ash Grove] [Communion]
** She sits like a bird brooding on the waters (TIS 418,
John L. Bell and Graham Maule, ‘Enemy of Apathy’)
(Iona/EoA/Common Ground 32) (Ch4 593) (VU 380) (A0V2-75)
(Cha 255) (various) [Scotland]
** Shine, Jesus, Shine (TIS 675, Graham Kendrick, 1950-,
“Lord, the light of your love is shining …”) (Srce 335)
(Song 580) (P&W 531) (ATE 217) (SOF 362) (Mission Praise 455)
* Sing a new song, sing a new song (TIS 166 + AHB 102)
Shout for joy! The Lord has let us feast
(TIS 545, John L. Bell, 1949-) (Ch4 676) [Communion]
** ‘Shout to the Lord’ (TIS 738, Darlene Zschech,
“My Jesus, my Saviour, Lord, there is none like you…”)
(Srce/P&W 730/ATO 369)
* Sing a new song, sing a new song
(TIS 166 + AHB 102, James P. McAuley, 1917-1976)
Sing a new song to the Lord (TIS 95 + AHB 88)
* Sing praise and thanksgiving, let all creatures living
(TIS 107 + AHB 25)
* ‘Sing Out, Earth and Skies’ (TIS 181, Marty Haugen, 1950-,
“Come, O God of all the earth…”) (AoV2-32) (CP 589)
(various) [All-Ages]
* So God loved the people of the world (TIS 241 + SA 78,
Aboriginal: People of Arnhem Land, tr. D’Arcy Wood)
** Sometimes a healing word is comfort
(TIS 692, Patrick Michaels, 1954-)
** Spirit, divine, attend our prayers (TIS 406 + AHB 377) (BOP 390)
(Ch4 583) (Ph 325) (Rejoice 277) (VU 385) (CP 646) (various)
** ‘Spirit Friend’
(TIS 412 + AHB 324, Tom Colvin and the People of Ghana,
“God sends us the Spirit to befriend and help us…”)
(ATE 251) (CP 651) (W&R 130) (MH 493) (various) [All-Ages]
Spirit of God, that moved of old
(AHB 319, Cecil F. Alexander, 1818-1895)
* Spirit of mercy, truth and love (AHB 316, anon.
Foundling Hospital Collection)
* Spirit of truth, essential God (TIS 426 + AHB 332)
** ‘Spirit Song’ (TIS 655, John Wimber, 1934-1997,
“O let the Son of God enfold you…”)
(Srce 392/P&W 477/SOF 419)
* Stars and planets flung in orbit
(TIS 186, Herman G. Stuempfle, 1923-)
** Thanks to God whose word was spoken (TIS 431 + AHB 339) (BOP 509)
(UMH 339)
** The church’s one foundation (TIS 457 + AHB 385) (Ch4 739)
(BOP 331)
** The God of Abraham praise (TIS 125 + AHB 53) (BOP 331) (UMH 116)
** The great love of God is revealed in the Son
(TIS 164 + AHB 105, Daniel T. Niles, 1908-1970)
The Lord Jehovah reigns (TIS 117 + AHB 37)
* The people that in darkness walked (TIS 274 + AHB 202)
** The power of your love (TIS 685, Geoff Bullock, 1950-,
“Lord, I come to you, let my heart be changed, renewed…”)
(HS/P&W 621/SCE 95)
* The sounds in God’s world all agree (TIS 176, Digby Hannah)
[All-Ages]
The Spirit of the Lord revealed (AHB 336, George W. Briggs, 1875-1959)
** ‘The Summons’
(Ch4 533, “Will you come and follow me if I but call your name?”)
(VU 567) (Iona/HSNW) (ATOK 413) (ELW 798) (TFWS/SFFS 2130)
(CP 430) (W&R 350) (various)
* The voice of God goes out to all the world
(TIS 282 + SA 86, Luke Connaughton, 1929-1979)
** There’s a spirit in the air (TIS 414, Brian A. Wren, 1936-)
(Ch4 616) (Common Ground 130) (UMH 192) (VU 582) (Ph 433)
(Cha 257) (various)
** This day God gives me strength of high heaven
(TIS 642 + AHB 570, James Quinn, 1919-2008,
adapt. St. Patrick’s Breastplate) (VU 410)
This is a story full of love (BOP 504, Brian A. Wren)
* This is God’s wondrous world (TIS 149, Maltbie D. Babcock) (VU 296)
* This is my Father’s world (TIS 149, Maltbie D. Babcock) (VU 296)
* This, this is the God we adore (TIS 220 + AHB 153)
** Thou whose almighty word (TIS 447 + AHB 61) (Ch4 112) (VU 313)
(BOP 291) (LBW 400) (ELW 673) (CP 560) (Rejoice 373)
(SOF 554) (Mission Praise 699) (various)
** Touch the earth lightly (TIS 668, Shirley E. Murray)
(NCH 569) (Common Ground 134) (ATG 587/various)
** “Veni sancte spiritus” (TIS 752, Jacques Berthier, 1923-1994,
Taizé Chant, ‘Holy Spirit, come to us’) (BOP 383)
(MV 75) (VU 208) (WoV 686) (ELW 406) (various)
** “Wa Wa Wa Emimimo”
(TIS 711, Nigerian Song, ‘Come, O Holy Spirit, come’)
(VU 383) (Iona/M&G) (BOP 388) (ATOK 334) (TFWS/SFFS 2124)
(various) [All-Ages]
* We all believe in God who made (TIS 435, Martin Luther, 1483-1546)
[based on the Nicene Creed]
We are fire and water, we are symbol and sign of grace
(TIS 475, Marty Haugen, 1950-)
* We are your people, Lord, by your grace
(TIS 468 + SA 90, Brian A. Wren, 1936-)
** We give immortal praise (TIS 118 + AHB 38, Isaac Watts)
* We have a Gospel to proclaim (TIS 245 + AHB 189, Edward J. Burns)
(Ch4 363)
* We limit not the truth of God (TIS 453 + AHB 335)
We praise you, God, confessing you (AHB 113, James Quinn, 1919-)
** When morning gilds the skies (TIS 227 + AHB 151)
** When our Master Jesus went away
(AHB 325, Tom Colvin, 1925-2000, and the people of Ghana)
(Ch4 585) [All-Ages]
** When our Saviour Yesu went away
(AHB 325, Tom Colvin, 1925-2000, and the people of Ghana)
(Ch4 585) [All-Ages]
* Where do all the good things come from?
(TIS 175, Marion D. Lemin, 1955-,
“Did you ever see a Kookaburra laugh?”)
(GBEAT1/various) [All-Ages]
Where love and loving-kindness dwell (SA 95)
** Where the Spirit is there’s freedom (TIS 421, Gunnar Per Harling)
[All-Ages]
** Where wide sky rolls down and touches red sand
(TIS 188, Elizabeth J. Smith, 1956-) [Australian imagery]
** ‘The Summons’ (Ch4 533,
“Will you come and follow me if I but call your name?”)
(VU 567) (Iona/HSNW) (ATOK 413) (ELW 798) (TFWS/SFFS 2130)
(CP 430) (W&R 350) (various)
* Worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness (TIS 454 + AHB 382)
(Ch4 201) (VU 401)
You are holy, you are whole, you are always evermore
(TIS 753, Per Gunnar Harling, 1948-)
Your hand, O God, has guided (TIS 456 + AHB 389)
* Your words to me are life and health (TIS 430 + AHB 337) (Cha 324)
__________
(E.) MORE HYMNS and SONGS FOR PENTECOST and TRINITY (LIFE IN THE SPIRIT):
A mighty sound from heaven
* A mighty wind invades the world (various, Stanbrook Abbey)
A touching place (Common Ground 1, John L. Bell and Graham Maule)
(LFB 66)
‘A Voice is Heard’ (AoVK-50, Trisha Watts,
“Come, let us praise our God…”) (ATW 430) [All-Ages]
Affirm anew the three-fold name
** ‘Alive in me’ (Tune In: Anderson,
“Spirit of the Father, Spirit of our Mother…”) [All-Ages]
** All glory be to God on high (Ph 133, tr. Francis B. Tucker)
* All hail, adored Trinity
** ‘Alive in Me’ (Tune In: “Spirit of the Father,
Spirit of our Mother…”) [All-Ages]
** ‘Alive in me’ (Tune In: Anderson, “Spirit of the Father,
Spirit of our Brother…”) [All-Ages]
** All my hope on God is founded (TIS 560 + AHB 465)
All over the world the Spirit is a’moving (Mission Praise 18)
All things new (Tune In: Anderson) [simple rock/pop song] [All-Ages]
* All who are thirsty (MV 4)
“Alofa mai ia, afio mai” (AA 3, “Hear our plea, and come to us”)
[Samoa]
Ancient of Days
Ancient of Days, who sittest throned in glory
And Jesus said (Ch4 344, Murray/Jillian Bray) (W&R 635) (various)
** ‘And they’ll know we are Christians by our love’
(NCH 444, Scholtes, “We are one in the Spirit,
we are one in the Lord…”) (Hymns for the Family of God 677)
(AoV1-130) (various)
Arise, my soul, arise (Romans 8)
** As a dream receive your hist’ry (AoV2-61, Andrew Tanner)
(ATE 249) [All-Ages]
As comes the breath of spring (BOP 396, David Lakie Ritchie)
As the sun doth daily rise (UMH 675)
Baptised in water (Ch4 636) [Baptism]
** Be still, for the presence of the Lord (Ch4 189)
Because thou hast said (UMH 635)
* Behold, behold, I make all things new (MV 115, John L. Bell, 1949-)
(Iona/T1AU) (AoV2-85)
Bless the Lord, my soul (Taizé Chant, Jacques Berthier, 1923-1994)
(AoV2-142) (TFWS/SFFS 2013) (Ph 224) (CP 360) (Srce 79)
(various) [All-Ages]
Bless the Lord, my soul and being (Ph 224)
Blow through me, Breath of God
(Womantalk Woman Prayer, Miriam Therese Winter) [chant]
Body, mind, and spirit (MV 153)
** Born by the Holy Spirit’s breath (Mission Praise 61)
Bread of life, hope of the world (Ch4 663)
Breath of Life
(Seeds of Faith, Bruxvoort-Colligan, a creation story chant)
* Breath of the living God, who in the beginning moved
(NCH 56, Argentina Hymn)
* Breathe (Srce[2] 1007, Barnett)
** Breathe on me, breath of God, fill me with life anew
(TIS 407 + AHB 320) (BOP 389) (Ch4 596) (Rejoice 276) (UMH 420)
(Ph 316) (VU 382) (MH 494) (MH69 230) (SP&P 25, Austin)
* Breathe on me, breath of God (HS, Hillsong)
Breathe on me, O breath of God (various, Austin)
* Breathing now the life of God
(AoV1-43, Marshall, ‘Warm Our Hearts’) [simple round]
[All-Ages]
Bright the vision that delighted
Bring peace to us (various, John Murray) [simple chant]
Broken for me, broken for you (Mission Praise 66) [Communion]
By whatever name we call you (NCH 560, Dosia Carlson)
Canticle of the Holy Trinity (UMH 80)
‘Canticle of the Sun’ (various, Marty Haugen, 1950-)
** ‘Christ, be our light’ (Ch4 543, Bernadette Farrell,
“Longing for light we wait in darkness…”) (AoV2-3)
(ATOK 313) (ELW 715) (various) [All-Ages]
Christ is coming, let creation
Christ is risen from the dead (VU 167, Anonymous) [simple round]
Christ, whose glory fills the skies
* Church on fire (HS/SCE[2] 982, Bernadette Fragar)
* Come, all you people (Ch4 757, Uyai Mose) (Iona/Common Ground)
(AoVk-30) (ATW 419) (MV 2) (WoV 717) (ELW 819)
(TFWS/SFFS 2274) (various) [All-Ages]
* Come and find the quiet centre (VU 374)
** Come and seek the ways of wisdom (MV 10, Ruth C. Duck, 1947-)
(various)
Come, ever-blessed Spirit, come
Come, Father, Son, and Holy Ghost
Come forth, O Love divine (NCH 289)
Come, great God of all the ages (Ph 132, Mary Jackson)
Come, Holy Ghost (Ch4 598, Romans 5)
** Come, Holy Spirit (Ch4 589, John L. Bell, 1949, ‘Breath of Heaven’)
(VU 208)
** Come, Holy Spirit (Iona Community, John L. Bell) (various) [chant]
Come, Holy Spirit, descend on us (various, John L. Bell, 1949-)
Come, Holy Spirit, ever one
** Come, Holy Spirit, fall afresh on me (Song 485, Mal Fletcher)
* Come, Holy Spirit, gracious heavenly dove (TIS 710) (Ch4 758)
(Iona/Enemy of Apathy) (VU 204) [simple chant]
Come, Holy Spirit, hear us calling (Song 486, Mark Foreman)
** Come, Holy Spirit, heavenly dove (Ph 126)
Come, Holy Spirit, our souls inspire (Ph 126)
* Come, Holy Spirit, the spirit of Wisdom (various, Willcock)
Come, let us praise our God (AoVK-50, Trisha Watts,
‘A Voice is Heard’) (ATW 430) [All-Ages]
Come, let us sing of a wonderful love (SOK 67, Robert Walmsley)
Come, light of the world
Come now (O-so-so) (VU 34)
** Come now, almighty God (VU 314, anon.) (BOP 293)
(NCH 275) (Ph 139) (Rejoice 91) (UMH 61)
** Come now, almighty King (VU 314, anon.) (BOP 293)
(NCH 275) (Ph 139) (Rejoice 91) (UMH 61)
* Come, O come, great quickening Spirit [Communion]
* Come, O Holy Spirit (MV 23)
** Come, O Spirit, dwell among us (NCH 267) (Ph 129)
** Come, O Spirit, with your sound like a wind
(BOP 276, John A. Dalles) (NCH 265) (Ph 127)
* Come, sing praises to the Lord above (TIS 53 + SA 24, Michael Perry)
* Come, Spirit, come life (LifePlus8, Dyson/Treagus)
** Come, teach us, Spirit of our God
(NCH 287, Shirley E. Murray, 1931-, and Jillian Bray) (various)
** Come thou almighty King (VU 314, anon.) (BOP 293)
(NCH 275) (Ph 139) (Rejoice 91) (UMH 61)
Come, thou Holy Spirit bright
Come, thou Holy Spirit, come
Come to my heart (VU 661)
* Come to our land, come to our hearts (AA 26, Shirley E. Murray)
** Come to us, mighty King (BOP 293, anon.)
(NCH 275) (Ph 139) (Rejoice 91) (UMH 61)
Cover us with love (Tune In: Loukes)
** Creating God, your fingers trace (NCH 462, Rowthorn) (UMH 109)
(VU 265) (Ph 134) (WoV 757) (ELW 684) (CP 410)
(Cha 335) (BOP 288)
** Creator God, creating still by will and word and deed
(NCH 278, Jane Parker Huber) (Cha 62)
(BOP 286) (various) [Tune: St. Anne]
Creator Spirit, by whose aid
Creator Spirit, come, inspire (Rejoice 274)
Creator Spirit, come, we pray (NCH 268)
* Dance with the Spirit (AOVK 94, Jim Strathdee) (MV 156)
[All-Ages]
** “Daw-Kee, Aim Daw-Tsi-Taw” (UMH 330,
‘Great Spirit Now I Pray’, Native American Song)
Deep in our hearts (MV 154)
‘Deeper River’ (AoV2-6, Digby Hannah, “The tide has turned…”)
‘Dem Bones’ (Traditional: “Ezekiel connected them dry bones”)
[All-Ages]
* Descend, O Spirit, purging flame
* Draw the circle wide (MV 145, Light) (CP 418) (various)
* Dreams and visions (ATE 299/AoV2-61/NCYC ’85/various, Tanner)
** Dry Bones (Dem Bones) (trad. anon.) [All-Ages]
Earth and all stars (Ph 458)
** Enemy of Apathy (Common Ground 32, John L. Bell/Graham Maule,
“She sits like a bird, brooding on the waters…”) [Scotland]
“Envia Tu Espíritu” (AoV1-95) (various)
Eternal God, your love’s tremendous glory
** Eternal Spirit of the living Christ (NCH 520, von Christierson)
(AA 33) (LBW 441) (ELW 402) (CP 557) (W&R 475) (various)
Eternal Trinity of Love
Ev’ry day is a day of thanksgiving (MV 185)
Every time I feel the Spirit (UMH 404, Spiritual)
Ezekiel connected them dry bones (Traditional: ‘Dem Bones’)
[All-Ages]
* Faith (HS, Morgan)
** Faith, hope and love, this is what we long for
(AoVK-28, Trisha Watts/O’Brien) (ATOK 376) [All-Ages]
Faith is being sure of what we hope for (ATOK 336, Peter Boesch)
* Faith is like a muscle (GGIVES[2], Mandy Dyson) [All-Ages]
Father all-powerful, thine is the kingdom
Father and Mother, Creator and Poet (AoV2-84, Sears)
Father eternal, Lord of the ages
Father, I love you (SIS 451/SCE 103/P&W 206, Adkins)
Father God, I wonder how I managed to exist [Chorus] (Romans 8)
** Father, in whom we live (AHB 51, Charles Wesley, 1707-1788)
(UMH 88)
Father, Lord of Earth and Heaven
Father most holy, merciful and tender
Father of Earth, Mother of Sea (Tune In: Brown) [Latinesque song]
Father, we adore you (Mission Praise 139, 140)
Father, we greet thee [Communion]
Father, we love you (Mission Praise 142)
* Father we adore you, you have drawn us to this place
(Song 457, Carl Tuttle) (SOF 97)
** Father, we love you, we worship, we adore you
(BOP 300, Donna Adkins)
** Father, we praise you, now the night is over
(AHB 2, attrib. Gregory the Great, 540-604 AD,
tr. Percy Dearmer, 1867-1936) (Ch4 209) (UMH 680) (BOP 813)
Fear not, rejoice and be glad (Mission Praise 144)
Fill me now (Covenant 173 / Communion 17)
Fill us up and send us out (Srce 147, Redman) [Benediction]
Final blessing (AOVK 161, Haas) [All-Ages]
** Fire of God, O sacred flame
(NCH 64, Albert F. Bayly, 1901-1984) (BOP 395) (VU 209)
** Fire of God, thou sacred flame
(NCH 64, Albert F. Bayly, 1901-1984) (BOP 395) (VU 209)
** Fire of God, undying flame
(NCH 64, Albert F. Bayly, 1901-1984) (BOP 395) (VU 209)
First of the week and finest day (BOP 437, David Mowbray)
For all small children
(AA 38, Cecily Sheehy, ‘Litany for a Spirit-Filled Planet)
* For I’m building a people of power
(SIS 262/SOF111, Richards) (Mission Praise 151)
For the bread which you have broken (VU 470) [Communion]
For the healing of the nations
* For you, deep stillness of the silent inland
(NCYC ’99/ATW 494/various, Mann/Perrin)
** For your gift of God the Spirit (Ch4 603, Edith M. Clarkson)
(Rejoice 273)
Fountain, fountain, spring from the earth
(SOF 117, Phil Lawson Johnston)
Freedom is coming (AoV1-61, South African) (ATOK 355)
(TFWS/SFFS 2194) (various) [All-Ages]
* From the air and from the light (ATOK 316, Robin Mann)
* From the falter of breath
(Common Ground 125, John L. Bell and Graham Maule) [Scotland]
** From the waiting comes the sign (Ch4 614, Shirley E. Murray)
(CP 642) (AA 43) (various)
Fruitful trees, the Spirit’s sowing
Gift of Christ from God our Father
* Give thanks to the Source (various, Ruth C. Duck, 1947-)
Glorify your name (SIS 451/SCE 103/P&W 206, Adkins)
Glory be to God in heaven (Rejoice 89, Ode to Joy)
Glory to God on high
Go in grace and make disciples
Go, make a diff’rence (MV 209)
Go make of all disciples
* Go now in peace (VU 964) (UMH 665) [Benediction]
God Father, Praise and Glory
* God has laid a feasting table (Tune In: Whelan, ‘Invitation’)
(NCYC’09) [Cuban Rhythm] [Communion]
God has put a circle round us (Big Blue Planet)
God in great love for us lent us this planet
(BOP 719, Fred Pratt Green, 1903-2000)
God is great (HS, Sampson)
God is great (Srce 126, Kendrick/Thompson)
** God is one, unique and holy (Ph 135, Brian A. Wren, 1936-)
(W&R 139) (various)
* God is working his purpose out as year succeeds to year
God lies beyond us
* God moving (ATW 425, Gerry Holmes) [All-Ages]
Go now in peace (VU 964) [Benediction]
God of Gods, we sound his praises
God of love and God of power (UMH 578)
God of my breathing (worldmaking.net, Bruxvoort-Colligan)
* God of tempest, God of whirlwind (ELW 400) [Tune: Cwm Rhondda]
God of the Bible (MV 28)
** God of the sparrow, God of the whale
(Ph 272, Jaroslav J. Vajda) (BOP 307)
* God, our God, your glorious name (VU 730, Sherwin) (various)
[Psalter]
God, reveal your presence (VU 391)
God reveals his presence (VU 391)
* God, send us refreshing rain
* God the Creator, you in love made me
** God the Father of creation (Ch4 113, Iain D. Cunningham)
(Common Ground 41) [Scotland]
God the Omnipotent! King, who ordainest
God, the sculptor of the mountains (ELW 736, Thornburg)
(TFWS/SFFS 2006)
** God the Spirit, guide and guardian
(VU 514, Charles P. Daw, Jr. 1944-) (NCH 355) (BOP 589)
(UMH 648) (W&R 149) (various)
* ‘God Version 1.0’ (ATW 459, Robin Mann,
“I don’t believe in a God up in the sky…”) [All-Ages]
God, we praise you for the morning (BOP 436)
God who stretched the spangled heavens (Ph 268)
God, who touches earth with beauty (VU 310)
God, whose love is reigning o’er us (VU 399)
God will take care of you (UMH 130)
God, you spin the whirling planets (Ph 285, Jane Parker Huber)
(W&R 24) (various)
God, you take our breath away (ATW 461, Gerry Holmes)
God’s love is for everybody (Ch4 765)
God’s Spirit as a rising gale
Good is the Lord, our heavenly King
Gracious Spirit, dwell in me (Rejoice 270)
Gracious Spirit, hear our pleading
** Gracious Spirit, Holy Ghost (BOP 701, 1 Cor. 13,
para. Christopher Wordsworth) (Ch4 627)
* Great and deep the Spirit’s purpose
(AA 55, Marnie Barrell and Colin Gibson)
** Great ring of light, true circle with no ending
(Ch4 452, Colin Gibson) (AA 57)
** Great Spirit, now I pray
(UMH 330, “Daw-Kee, Aim Daw-Tsi-Taw”, Native American Song)
** Guide my feet
Hail this joyful day’s return
Hallelujah (WoV 609, Muscogee/Webb, “Heleluyan”)
[Native American Psalm refrain]
Hallelujah (various, Puji Tuhan, “Tamaela”) [Indonesian Ps 146]
Hallelujah! Hallelujah! (AGCS 1)
Hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah
(BOP 294, Jerry Sinclair)
Hallelujah! Sing to Jesus [Communion] (Romans 8)
** ‘Hand in Hand’
(ATW 462, Robin Mann, “When I consider God’s design…”)
Have faith in God (HS/SCE 400/P&W 714, Geoff Bullock, 1955-,
“O Lord, you lead me beside the still waters…”)
He comes to us as one unknown
He that is in us (Mission Praise 219)
** Healer of our every ill (VU 619, Marty Haugen) (WoV 738) (ELW 612)
(TFWS/SFFS 2213) (CP 612) (W&R 630) (Cha 506) (various)
Healing river (Srce[2] 1020, Burn)
Hearts on fire (Michael Mangan)
* Heavenly Father, I appreciate you (Song 104, Chorus)
“Heleluyan” (WoV 609, Muscogee/Webb, ‘Hallelujah’)
[Native American Psalm refrain]
He’s everywhere (GBEAT2, Flack) [All-Ages]
He’s got the whole world in his hands
(BOP 339, trad. AfricanAmerican)
* Help us accept each other, Lord (TIS 648 + AHB 365) (BOP 489)
(UMH 561)
* Help us to help each other, Lord (TIS 648 + AHB 365) (BOP 489)
(UMH 561)
Hidden Christ, alive for ever
Highest mountain, deepest sea (GBEAT[2] 64, Gerry Holmes) [All-Ages]
* Hold me, Lord (Srce 173/SIS 527/Vineyard/P&W 495/SOF 179,
Danny Daniels)
Holy and blessed Three (various, Melley)
Holy Father, great Creator
* Holy Ghost, dispel our sadness (Ph 317)
** Holy holy, holy holy (Ph 140, Jimmy Owens) (ATN 40)
(Mission Praise 238) (SIS 94/P&W 229)
Holy, holy, holy is the Lord
Holy, holy, holy, you are whole and holy (various, Gunnar per Harling)
* Holy sacred Spirit (MV 15, Brown) (various) [Gentle chant]
Holy Spirit, breathe on me (Rejoice 268)
* Holy Spirit, come (P&W 779/HS/SCE 180, Geoff Bullock, 1955-)
* Holy Spirit, come down (DMAC, David MacGregor)
* Holy Spirit, come into our lives (MV 6)
Holy Spirit, come with power
Holy Spirit, comes (Ch4 640) [Confirmation]
Holy Spirit, fill our hearts
Holy Spirit, font of light
* Holy Spirit, gracious guest (Rejoice 275)
** Holy Spirit, hear us; help us while we sing
(Ch4 599, William H. Parker) (VU 377) (BOP 381) (Rejoice 271)
Holy Spirit, lamp of learning (Ch4 604, Ruth C. Duck, 1947-)
Holy Wisdom, lamp of learning (Ch4 604, Ruth C. Duck, 1947-)
** Holy Spirit, living water, flow in us
(ATOK 359, Elizabeth Smith, 1956-) (ATOK 359)
Holy Spirit, Lord of Love (Ph 524)
Holy Spirit Rain (UCA National Assembly 2009, Newton/Earl)
* Holy Spirit rain down (HS/SCE[2] 745, Fragar)
* Holy Spirit Rock (AOVK 27, Mangan) [All-Ages]
* Holy Spirit, source of love (VU 515)
* Holy Spirit, Truth Divine (Ch4 626, Longfellow) (VU 368) (NCH 63)
(Ph 321) (Rejoice 267) (UMH 465) (LBW 257) (ELW 398) (Cha 241)
(various)
Holy Spirit, we welcome you (Mission Praise 241)
Holy Spirit, will you be
* Holy Spirit, wind of heaven, breath of life, our warmth and light
(various, Garnaas-Holmes) [Tune: ‘Ode to Joy’]
* Holy Spirit, you’re like the wind (MV 5)
** Holy Trinity of Love (various, Alan Gaunt, 1935-)
How excellent in all the earth (Rejoice 113, Scottish Psalter)
How great is our God
(worshiptogether.com songs/various, Tomlin/Cash/Reevs)
How like a gentle Spirit (UMH 115)
How majestic (Srce 395 Moen/Lindquist)
How majestic is your name! (P&W 437/SCE[2] 916/various, M.W. Smith)
How shall I call you? (AOV[1] 47/ATN 43, Robin Mann, 1949-)
* How shall I sing that majesty? (Ch4 128)
** How wonderful the Three-in-One (various, Brian A. Wren, 1936-)
How wondrous and great, how glorious bright
I am a child of God (MV 157, Harding) [All-Ages]
* I am a new creation (Srce 191/SIS 542, Dave Bilbrough) (SOF 179)
I am walking a path of peace (MV 221)
I believe (HS/P&W 712, Geoff Bullock, 1955-)
I believe in God (‘The Apostles’ Creed’)
I believe in God almighty
I believe the promise (HS/SCE 196, Bernadette Fragar)
I clasp unto my heart this day
* I don’t believe in a God up in the sky
(ATW 459, Robin Mann, ‘God Version 1.0’) [All-Ages]
** I feel the winds of God today (VU 625)
I hear the sound (Mission Praise 273)
I love thy kingdom, Lord (UMH 540)
* I receive your love (Srce 336) (SOK 226, Paul Armstrong)
I sing as I arise today
I want to be ready (NCH 616)
** I was there to hear your borning cry
(NCH 351, John Ylvisaker, 1937-) (VU 645) (WoV-770)
(ATOK 320) (ELW 732) (TFWS/SFFS 2051) (various)
I will sing (Covenant 175)
I will sing, I will sing a song unto the Lord
I will sing unto the Lord as long as I live (Song 412, Donya Brockway)
(SOF 267)
I will sing unto the Lord while I live (Song 99, Dale Garret)
If you believe and I believe (Ch4 771)
* I’m gonna sing when the Spirit says sing (UMH 333, Spiritual)
In her house there is a table (Various, Gay, ‘Wisdom’s Table’)
[Communion]
In solitude, in solitude (NCH 521)
In the quiet consecration
In the quiet curve of evening (VU 278)
In your Pentecostal splendour (BOP 279, John E. Speers)
Is anyone thirsty? (Srce 237, Graham Kendrick, 1950-)
* Is it spooky, is it weird? (Ch4 602) [All-Ages]
It’s a song of praise to the Maker (MV 30)
It’s the presence of your Spirit, Lord (SOF 236, Len Magee)
** Jesus, come to our hearts like falling rain
(AA 78, William Worley) (VU 324)
Jesus, healing man (DMAC, David MacGregor)
** Jesus, name above all names (Ch4 774, Naida Hearn) (Covenant 186)
(TFWS/SFFS 2071)
Jesus, restore to us again (Srce 295, Graham Kendrick, 1950-)
* Join hands in the Spirit, the one holy name (AA 82, Radha Wardrop)
Joys are flowing like a river (NCH 284)
Judge eternal, throned in splendour
* Know that God is good (MV 104, “Mungu ni mwema”)
* Lead on, O cloud of Presence (VU 421 )
Let all things now living (BOP 338, Katherine K. Davis)
** Let every Christian pray, this day and every day
(BOP 283, Acts 2. para. Fred Pratt Green, 1903-2000)
(Ph 130) (NCH 261)
* Let it breathe on me, let it breathe on me (NCH 288) (UMH 503)
Let saints on earth in concert sing
Let the glory of the Lord endure forever (Song 198, Keith Chrysler)
* Let your presence fall (HS/P&W 694, Willersdorf)
Lift up your hearts, believers! (Ch4 446)
Lifted me high again (HS, Morgan)
Light of the lonely pilgrim’s heart
* Like a healing stream (MV 144)
Light’s abode, celestial Salem
* Like fireworks in the night (Ch4 584)
** Like the woman of old (ATW 435, ‘Wellsprings’)
Listen now for the Gospel!
Living Spirit, Holy Fire (various, Ruth C. Duck, 1947-)
Living water (Srce 318, Watson)
Long ago and far away (MV 195)
* Long before my journey’s start (MV 63, Warner, ‘Wisdom My Road’)
(various)
** Longing for light we wait in darkness
(Ch4 543, Bernadette Farrell, ‘Christ, be our light’)
(AoV2-3) (ATOK 313) (ELW 715) (various) [All-Ages]
Look upon us, blessed Lord (Ch4 601)
Lord, bring the day to pass
Lord, I lift your name on high (Ch4 558) [All-Ages]
Lord of all (ATOK 365, Gerry Holmes)
* Lord of all (“You are the Lord over night and day”)
(ATOK 365/Vineyard, Danny Daniels)
Lord of all power, I give you my will (BOP 626, Jack C. Winslow)
Lord of life and Lord of nations (BOP 734, Anthony Kelly)
Lord of the Church, we pray (Mission Praise 442)
Lord of the Church, we pray for our renewing
Lord of the heavens (HS/SCE 333 Fisher)
Lord, send out your Spirit (various, Lisicky)
* Lord, speak to me that I may speak (VU 589)
Lord, teach us how to pray aright
* Lord, you gave the Great Commission (Ph 429)
** Love is the touch of intangible joy (Ch4 115, Alison M. Robertson)
(Common Ground 80) (MV 89) [Scotland]
* Love of the Father, love of God the Son, love of the Spirit
Loving Creation (Ch4 116)
* Loving Creator (Ch4 116)
* Mallaig Sprinkling Song (Common Ground 82, Helen Kennedy) [Scotland]
** Make your home in me (ATW 487, Fay White)
** Maker, in whom we live (AHB 51, Charles Wesley, 1707-1788)
(UMH 88)
Maker of mystery (various, Marnie Barrell/Gibson)
** Many and great, O God are your works (VU 308, Lacquiparle,
“Wakantanka Taku Nitawa”, Native American Dakota Song)
(AoVK-123) (Iona/M&G) (NCH 3) (UMH 148) (WoV 794) (ELW 837)
(CP 407) (BOP 301) (W&R 26) (Cha 58) (various) [All-Ages]
** Many are the light-beams (Cha 492, Cypriam of Carthage) (VU 588)
(NCH 163) (Cha 492) (various)
May the blessing of God (VU 429)
May the holy ghost lead you
(ATOK 398, Annette Fechner, “A Child of God”)
* Meekness and Majesty (Ch4 356, Graham Kendrick, 1950-)
(Common Ground 86) (Mission Praise 463)
Mighty God (GGIVES2/GBEAT1, Gerry Holmes) [All-Ages]
More than we can ask (Worldmaking.net) (CP 86) (various)
* Morning sunshine (ATW 428, Digby Hannah)
Most ancient of all mysteries
** Mothering God, you gave us birth
(Ch4 177, Janzen, from Julian of Norwich) (VU 320) (NCH 467)
(BOP 312) (Common Ground 88) (WoV 769) (ELW 735)
(TFWS/SFFS 2050) (Cha 83) (various)
Move all over the world (ATA 202/GGIVES[1] 23, Boucher) [All-Ages]
* Move on with God’s Spirit (DMAC, David MacGregor)
Move when the Spirit say move (ATA 202, Boucher) [All-Ages]
* “Mungu ni mwema (MV 104, ‘Know that God is good’)
** Now go in peace, now go in love (Ch4 789, Michael Mair)
(Common Ground 91) [Caribbean]
O Christ, the great foundation (NCH 387)
O church of God, united (UMH 547)
O come, let us praise (MV 56, Shwe) [Burmese Hymn]
O day of joy and wonder! (Ch4 582)
O Father, whose creating hand
O food to pilgrims given (UMH 631)
O glorious day
O God, almighty Father
O God, by whose almighty plan
O God in whom we live and move (BOP 488, George W. Briggs)
O God of matchless glory (VU 250)
O God, our God, how glorious is your name (VU 732, Guimont)
O God, our sovereign (Emergent Psalter: Everett) [refrain only]
* O God, send out your Spirit (MV 25)
O God, the Creator, the Three-in-One (NCH 291)
O God, the Holy Ghost
** O God, the Creator, the Three in One
(NCH 291, Elizabeth Haile and Cecil Corbett) (Ph 273)
O God, thou art the Father (Ch4 119)
** O God, whose fire lit the stars (BOP 287, Herman G. Stuempfle, Jr.)
O God, thou art the Father (Ch4 119)
O God, we praise thee, and confess
O God, whose fire lit the start (BOP 287, Herman G. Stuempfle, Jr.)
O God, whose first creative word (VU 322)
O God, your love’s undying flame (BOP 280, Basil E. Bridge)
** O holy Dove of God descending (BOP 392, Bryan Jeffrey Leech)
(Ch4 591)
O holy Father, God most dear (BOP 529)
O Holy Ghost, thou God of peace
O Holy Ghost, thy people bless
O Holy Spirit, breathe on me (Mission Praise 500)
** O Holy Spirit, root of life (VU 379) (LBW 459) (ELW 786)
(TFWS/SFFS 2121) (NCH 57) (Cha 251) (various)
[Tune: Puer Nobis Nascitur]
* O how glorious, full of wonder (NCH 558, Curtis Beach)
O King enthroned on high
** O Laughing Light, O firstborn of creation
(BOP 823, Sylvia G. Dunstan)
O let the power fall on me (MV 13)
O Lord, his passion ended (BOP 285, F. C. Burkitt)
O Lord my God, thou art very great (SOF 406, Phil Rogers)
** O Lord of every shining constellation (BOP 302, Albert F. Bayly)
(BOP 302)
O Lord, our God, how excellent (Ph 162, Fred R. Anderson)
O Lord, our God, how majestic is your name
(SOF 409, Phil L. Johnstone)
O Lord, our Lord in all the earth
* Lord, our Lord, thy glorious name (BOP 5) (Ph 163)
O Lord, you lead me beside the still waters
(HS/SCE 400/P&W 714, Geoff Bullock, 1955-, ‘Have Faith in God’)
O love that casts out fear (BOP 297, Horatius Bonar, 1808-1889)
* O mystery profound, unknowable, but known
(BOP 289, Sylvia G. Dunstan, 1955-1993)
O sing to our God (VU 241)
O Spirit, come; our hearts inspire (BOP 404, Charles Wesley)
O Spirit of God, O life-giving breath! (NCH 60)
O Spirit, our Lord God (MH 376)
O sweep us into your great breath of life
(Tune In 2: Brown, ‘Tower of Mercy’
* O the life of the world (Ch4 141)
* O the Spirit, she moves on the water (AA 109, Cecily Sheehy)
** O Threefold God of our tender unity (Ch4 114, Bill Wallace)
(AA 110)
* O Trinity, O Trinity
* O Trinity of Blessed Light
* O Trinity, your face we see (NCH 280, Douglas C. Eschbach)
O Wisdom breathed (NCH 740)
O Word of God incarnate (Ph 327)
O Zion haste, thy mission high fulfilling
Of all the Spirit’s gifts to me (UMH 336)
Oh a song must rise (MV 142)
* On Earth in our day (DMAC, David MacGregor)
** On Pentecost they gathered (VU 195, Parker Huber) (NCH 272)
(Ph 128) (MH 378) (W&R 334) (Cha 237) (various)
On the Day of Pentecost
On this assembled host (BOP 277, James Montgomery)
On this day, the first of days
** One bread, one body (BOP 540, John B. Foley) (Ch4 665) (VU 467)
(AoV1-129) (UMH 620)(ELW 701) (various) [Communion]
One family (ATN 62)
Our Father, by whose name
Our Parent, by whose name (VU 555)
Open my eyes, that I may see (UMH 454)
Our blest Redeemer, as he breathed (Rejoice 278)
Our great Redeemer, as he breathed (Rejoice 278)
Our Lord, his passion ended
Our Parent, by whose name (VU 555)
* Out of deep, unordered water (BOP 515, Frederick H. Kaan, 1929-)
[Baptism]
* Part of the family (ATE 284, Manley)
Patiently waiting for you (ATW 502, Robin Mann)
* Peace be with you (ATOK 410, Annette Fechner)
** Peace is flowing like a river (various, Anon.) [All-Ages]
Pentecost: the Holy Spirit comes (GGIVES[4] 19, Gerry Holmes)
[All-Ages]
** Pentecost Prayer (ATN 99, Robin Mann, 1949-,
“When this world was created…”) (various)
‘Pentecost Song’ (DMAC, David MacGregor, “The glory of God…”)
Pentecost song (AOVK 96, Burland) [All-Ages]
* Pentecost: the Holy Spirit comes (GGIVES[4] 19, Gerry Holmes)
[All-Ages]
Pour it all out, Jesus! (ATA 299, Don Bell)
Praise God, praise God (AGCS 16)
** Praise God, the Source of life and birth
(Ch4 809, Ruth C. Duck, 1947-)
Praise the Father, God of justice
* Praise the Lord, my soul (DMAC, David MacGregor)
Praise the One who breaks the darkness (Ch4 348)
Praise to God, immortal praise
Praise to the Holy Trinity
** Praise with joy the world’s creator
(TIS 179, John L. Bell and Graham Maule, The Iona Community)
(NCH 273)
** Prayer is the soul’s sincere desire (Ch4 483) (BOP 660)
(NCH 508)
Psalm 104 (UMH 826)
* Pulsing Spirit, rippling river (AoV2-58, Dufner)
Put forth, O God, thy Spirit’s might
* Put peace into each other’s hands
(Common Ground 103, Frederik H. Kaan, 1929-2009) (MV 173)
* Rain Down (W&R 44, Cortez) (Srce2-502) [Gospel song]
Rejoice in God, let trumpets sound
** Rejoice! Rejoice! Christ is in you
(Srce 438/SIS 614, Graham Kendrick, 1950-)
Restore, O Lord, the honour (Ch4 469)
Revive thy work, O Lord (BOP 284, Albert Midland)
Revive your work, O Lord (BOP 284, Albert Midlane)
Righteousness, peace, joy in the Holy Ghost (Srce 440, Barrington)
Rise up, O my soul (Linnea Good) [All-Ages]
River, wash over me (Srce 441, Brown)
Round the Lord in glory seated
St. Patrick’s Prayer (ATN 100)
See, how great a flame aspires (UMH 541)
Seek not in distant, ancient hills
* Send down your truth, O God
* Send out the gospel! Let it sound (Ch4 681) (Mission Praise 593)
Send us the rain, Lord (Srce[2] 957, Wellington)
Send us your Spirit (AOV[1] 97, Haas)
Shall we gather at the river (VU 710)
** She comes sailing on the wind
(VU 380, Gordon Light, ‘She flies On’) (TFWS/SFFS 2122)
(CP 656) (various)
** She comes with mother’s kindness
(Common Ground 109, Kathy Galloway) [Scotland]
** ‘She Flies On’
(VU 380, Gordon Light, “She comes sailing on the wind…”)
(TFWS/SFFS 2122) (CP 656) (various)
Sing a new song to the Lord (Coelho Psalm 33)
Sing praise to God on mountain tops
Sing praise to our Creator
* Sing to God with gladness (Ch4 150)
Sing to him in whom creation
Sing ye praises to the Father
Sing your praise to God eternal (BOP 423, Robert B. Y. Scott)
So Great! (GBEAT 2, Dunn/Field) [All-Ages]
Soaring Spirit, set us free
** Sometimes a healing word is comfort
(TIS 692, Patrick Michaels, 1954-)
“Somos el Cuerpo de Cristo” (various, ‘We are the Body of Christ’)
** Sovereign Lord of all creation (TIS 631 + AHB 567, David S. Cross)
(Ph 136)
Source and Sovereign, Rock and Cloud
* Spirit (DMAC, David MacGregor) [All-Ages]
* Spirit, come (DMAC, David MacGregor)
* Spirit blowing through creation (AoV2-51, Marty Haugen, 1950-)
(various)
** Spirit, come (DMAC/Seasons of the Spirit songbook, David MacGregor)
Spirit, come, dispel our sadness (BOP 380, Paul Gerhardt)
Spirit of faith, come down (UMH 332)
Spirit God, be our breath (MV 150)
* Spirit of God (ATE 264, Robin Mann, 1949-)
Spirit of God (TFWS/SFFS 2117)
* Spirit God, be our breath (MV 150)
Spirit of God, burst forth in flame (MH 491)
** Spirit of God, come dwell within me (Common Ground 82,
Helen Kennedy) [Scotland]
** Spirit of God, descend upon my heart (VU 378, George Croly)
(UMH 500) (BOP 382)
** Spirit of God of the clear running water (Medical Mission Sister)
Spirit of God, show me Jesus (Mission Praise 609)
Spirit of God, on this great day inspire (MH 377)
** Spirit of God, unleashed on earth (Ph 124)
** Spirit of God, unseen as the wind
(Common Ground 117, Margaret Olds) (Rejoice 272)
[Scotland: Skye Boat Song]
Spirit of God within me
Spirit of holiness (Mission Praise 6110
Spirit of holiness, wisdom and faithfulness (Rejoice 264)
Spirit of life, come unto me (VU 381, McDade)
** Spirit of love, you move within creation
(NCH 58, Shirley E. Murray, 1931-) (Ch4 618) (AA 125)
* Spirit of peace (various, John Murray) [a round]
Spirit of peace (ATA 192, Simper/Quintrell)
* Spirit of the Father, Spirit of our Brother
(Tune In: Anderson, ‘Alive in me’) [All-Ages]
* Spirit of the Father, Spirit of our Mother
(Tune In: Anderson, ‘Alive in Me’) [All-Ages]
** Spirit of the living God, fall afresh on me
(VU 376, Daniel Iverson) (BOP 400) (Ph 322) (UMH 393)
(SIS 303/SCE 462/SOF 510)
Spirit of the living God, move among us all
Spirit of Truth (Online Resource: Harding)
** Spirit of truth and grace (Common Ground 119, Iain D. Cunningham)
(Ch4 608) [Scotland] [Tune: Down Ampney]
* Spirit, open my heart (MV 79)
** Spirit, Spirit of gentleness (VU 375, James K. Manley) (NCH 286)
(ATE 218) (BOP 399) (Ph 319) (WoV 684) (ELW 396) (W&R 326)
(Cha 249) (various)
* Spirit who broods, Spirit who sings
(AA 126, Shirley E. Murray, 1931-)
Surely the presence of the Lord (UMH 328)
Sweet delight, most lovely (NCH 269)
Sweet, sweet Spirit (UMH 334)
Take this moment, sign, and space (Ch4 501)
Take up the song, and sing the praise of God
“Tamaela” (various, Puji Tuhan, ‘Hallelujah’) [Indonesian Ps 146]
Thank you God (GGIVES4,Grant/Palmer) [All-Ages]
Thank you, Lord (Srce[2] 1042, Cartwright/Lewis)
Thank you, O Lord, for this world of ours (AoVK-113) [All-Ages]
* That day in Jerusalem (BOP 278, Andrew Donaldson)
* That Spirit touch! (DMAC, David MacGregor) [All-Ages]
The Apostles’ Creed (‘I believe in God’)
The Body Song (SIS 393, anon.)
The bright wind is blowing (Ch4 607)
The clay-stained hands of love created human form
(BOP 296, Richard D. Leach)
** The day of Pentecost arrived
The glory of God (DMAC, David MacGregor, ‘Pentecost song’)
The grace (Srce[2] 976, Lomax)
* The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ (AA 136, Ian Render)
** ‘The Great Southland’ (P&W 629/HS, Geoff Bullock, 1955-,
“This is my story, this is my song…”)
The groaning of the spirit (various, Law) [a round]
The hidden stream that feeds
The Lord is my Rock, my fortress, my deliverer [Chorus] (Romans 8)
* The Lone wild bird in lofty flight (VU 384, Marty Haugen)
(TFWS/SFFS 2052) (various)
* The majesty of mountains (AA 139, Michael Perry)
‘The Nicene Creed’ (Ch4 649)
** The play of the Godhead (MV 43, Bringle/Batastini) (various)
* The power and the glory
(HS/SCE 512/P&W 731, Geoff Bullock, “This grace is mine”)
The Spirit came, as promised
* The storm is strong; we face the wind
(BOP 728, Sylvia G. Dunstan, 1955-1993)
** ‘The Summons’ (Ch4 533,
“Will you come and follow me if I but call your name?”)
(VU 567) (Iona/HSNW) (ATOK 413) (ELW 798) (TFWS/SFFS 2130)
(CP 430) (W&R 350) (various)
The tide has turned (AoV2-6, Digby Hannah, ‘Deeper River’)
The word of God is source and seed (WoV 658) (ELW 506)
** There is a redeemer, Jesus, God’s own son
(Ch4 559, Melody Green) (P&W 723/SCE 492/ATO 340/SIS 644)
There’s a river of life flowing out from me (SIS 55, Casebolt)
There’s a sweet, sweet Spirit in this place (UMH 334, Doris Akers)
* These good gifts come from above (ATOK 330, Grace Simpson)
(ATOK 330)
They did not build in vain (NCH 373)
This day at thy creating word
* This day God gives me (VU 410)
This is a story full of love (BOP 504, Brian A. Wren)
** This is my story, this is my song
(P&W 629/HS, Geoff Bullock, 1955-, ‘The Great Southland’)
* This is the day (Ch4 194)
* This is the day, this is the day (NCH 84) [Chorus]
This is the Spirit’s entry now (UMH 608)
This little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine (NCH 524)
(UMH 585) (AoVK-40) (ELW 677) (various)
** Three in One and One in Three
* Three things I promise (MV)
Thy strong word did cleave the darkness
To God the Father, God the Son, God the Spirit
* To God, with the Lamb and the Dove
To show by touch and word (VUJ 427)
To thee, O Comforter divine
** Today I awake and God is before me
(Ch4 211, John L. Bell and Graham Maule) (Common Ground 133)
[Scotland]
Today I rise and call on God (Rejoice 93, based on St. Patrick’s Hymn)
* Together to celebrate! (DMAC, David MacGregor)
(NCYC’89, ’91/UCA Assembly 2000)
Tower of Mercy (Tune In 2: Brown,
“O sweep us into your great breath of life”)
* Trinity of love (DMAC, David MacGregor)
“Tui amoris ignem” (Taizé Chant)
Upon your great church universal
* ‘Warm Our Hearts’
(AoV1-43, Marshall, “Breathing now the life of God…”)
[simple round] [All-Ages]
Water and the Spirit (ATW 417, Kitson)
We all believe in one true God (Ph 137)
* We are all one people (MV 141, Naytowhow) [Native American song]
We are heirs of the Father (ATN 12/SIS 165/P&W 281/various, Owens)
We are here to praise you [Chorus] (Romans 8)
* We are living, we are dwelling
We are many parts, we are all one body (AoV1-86) (various)
** We are one in the Spirit, we are one in the Lord
(NCH 444, Scholtes,
‘And they’ll know we are Christians by our love’) (AoV1-130)
(Hymns for the Family of God 677) (various)
We are the Body of Christ (various, “Somos el Cuerpo de Cristo”)
We are the church (UMH 558)
* We believe (Srce 541/SIS 654/SOF 572, Graham Kendrick, 1950-)
We believe in God almighty
We believe in God the Father (Mission Praise 720)
We believe in one true God (UMH 85)
We do not know how the pray as we ought (UMH 406) (Romans 8)
We gather here (VU 469)
* We lay our broken world
We sing a love that sets all people free
We will go with God (MV 223)
* We will rise up on eagles’ wing (ATOK 416, Trisha Watts)
Welcome, happy morning
** ‘Wellsprings’ (ATW 435, “Like the woman of old…”)
* Wellspring of wisdom (VU 287)
What a healing, Jesus (Srce[2] 1048, Brown)
When God the Spirit came
** When I consider God’s design
(ATW 462, Robin Mann, ‘Hand in Hand’)
When I look up (Ch4)
When Jesus came to Jordan [Baptism]
When Jesus taught by Galilee
** When long before time and the worlds were begun
(BOP 295, Peter Davison)
* When the Spirit is moving! (DMAC, David MacGregor) [All-Ages]
* When the Spirit of the Lord moves in my soul
(BOP 398, trad. Spanish)
** When this world was created (ATN 99/various,
Robin Mann, 1949-, ‘Pentecost Song’)
* Where do all the good things come from? (GBEAT1/various, Lemin)
(GBEAT1/various) [All-Ages]
Wherever I Go (ATW 508, Robin Mann)
Where love and loving-kindness dwell (SA 95, from the Latin Liturgy
of Maundy Thursday, tr. Geoffrey Preston 193677)
* Where the Spirit is, there is freedom (Jonas Jonson)
* Who comes from God as word and breath, Holy Wisdom
(VU 892, Michaels) (CP 392) (Cha 258)
Who made the earth and the heaven? (BOP 339, Andrew Donaldson)
* Who put the colours of the rainbow? (Ch4 143) [All-Ages]
Who took fish and bread? (Junior Praise 286) [All-Ages]
** Will you come and follow me if I but call your name?
(Ch4 533, ‘The Summons’, John L. Bell, 1949-) (Iona/HSNW)
(VU 567) (ATOK 413) (ELW 798) (TFWS/SFFS 2130) (CP 430)
(W&R 350) (various) [Tune: Kelvingrove]
* Wind is moving on the waters (ATW 469, Gerry Holmes)
[sung as a round]
Wind of God, dynamic Spirit
Wind, wind, blow on me (Mission Praise 771)
Wind upon the waters
** Wind who makes all winds that blow (BOP 281, Thomas H. Troeger)
(NCH 271) (Ph 131) (UMH 538) (VU 196) (CP 249) (W&R 333)
(various)
Wisdom be our guide (various, Shirley E. Murray, 1931-)
‘Wisdom My Road’ (MV 63, Warner, “Long before my journey’s start…”)
(various)
‘Wisdom’s Table’ (Various, Gay, “In her house there is a table…”)
With the Father when the world began (Rejoice 265)
** Womb of Life and source of being (Ch4 118, Ruth C. Duck, 1947-)
(NCH 274) (TFWS/SFFS 2046) (CP 390) (Cha 14) (various)
Wonderful (DMAC, David MacGregor) [All-Ages]
Ye boundless realms of joy
* You are Lord over night and day (ATOK 365, Danny Daniels)
You are my body (MV 200)
You are the seed (UMH 583)
You got to move (AGCS 9)
You shall prophesy, all my people (NCH 578, Mexican Hymn)
** Your strong word once cleaved the darkness
(BOP 429, Martin H. Franzmann)
Yours the hand that made creation
=====[ FEATURED HYMN at www.hymnsite.com ]=====
“THIS IS MY FATHER’S WORLD”
Words by Maltbie D. Babcock
Music: traditional English melody; adapted by Franklin L. Sheppard
Tune Name: TERRA BEATA
The scriptures this week begin “in the beginning.” They carry through to “the end of
the age.” How long is that? God alone knows when “the beginning” was and when “the
end” will be. As we open the book of Genesis, God is the only one mentioned. This
passage seems fitting as we open onto the longest period in the Christian calendar,
the Sundays following Pentecost. In recognizing God’s role as the one and only actor
in the beginning, we come to understand not only the fact that he is the central
figure in all of history, but why he plays that central role. He made the earth and
everything in it. It all came from him, and it all belongs to him. This is his world.
This week’s featured hymn was written by Maltbie D. Babcock (1858-1901). He was a man
of many talents, and it seems that he pursued just about every one of them. He was
strong in academics, very athletic, and could also sing and play several musical
instruments. “Life is what we are alive to. It is not length but breadth … Be alive
to … goodness, kindness, purity, love, history, poetry, music, flowers, stars, God,
and eternal hope,” he said. Although he had a wide range of interests that he could
have pursued, Babcock chose ordained ministry. His gifts in delivering God’s Word
from the pulpit were widely recognized, and he was sought after as a speaker.
Babcock taught a bold, confident faith, facing life’s events head on and looking for
the blessings in them. Listen to the boldness in these words:
The tests of life are to make, not break us. Trouble may demolish a man’s business
but build up his character. The blow at the outward man may be the greatest blessing
to the inner man. If God, then, puts or permits anything hard in our lives, be sure
that the real peril, the real trouble, is that we shall lose if we flinch or rebel.
His first ministry appointment was at a church in Lockport, New York. The story is
told that he went on a four-mile run each day through a scenic area, and each time he
would say, “I’m going out to see my Father’s world.” It was an ordinary statement of
an ordinary routine in an ordinary world, but it reflected Babcock’s appreciation for
the extraordinary opportunity that faced him each day. Where would he hear his Father
today? Where would he see him? What joys were in store for him on this trip? Many
people have speculated that the inspiration for the words to this week’s hymn came
from these journeys. Think about the sites and sensations woven into these verses.
1. This is my Father’s world,
and to my listening ears
all nature sings, and round me rings
the music of the spheres.
This is my Father’s world:
I rest me in the thought
of rocks and trees, of skies and seas;
his hand the wonders wrought.
2. This is my Father’s world,
the birds their carols raise,
the morning light, the lily white,
declare their maker’s praise.
This is my Father’s world:
he shines in all that’s fair;
in the rustling grass I hear him pass;
he speaks to me everywhere.
3. This is my Father’s world.
O let me ne’er forget
that though the wrong seems oft so strong,
God is the ruler yet.
This is my Father’s world:
why should my heart be sad?
The Lord is King; let the heavens ring!
God reigns; let the earth be glad!
This is our Father’s world. God reigns. The world is glad. You can be glad, too.
God bless you–
*Lection@HymnSite.com*
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ALTERNATE WORDS:
TIS #149 (SA #87) (VU #296) – “THIS IS GOD’S WONDROUS WORLD”
1. This is God’s wondrous world, and to my listening ears,
all nature sings, and round me rings the music of the spheres.
This is God’s wondrous world, I rest me in the thought
of rocks and trees, of skies and seas,
God’s hand the wonders wrought.
2. This is God’s wondrous world: the birds their carols raise,
the morning light, the lily white, declare their maker’s praise.
This is God’s wondrous world. God shines in all that’s fair,
in the rustling grass or mountain pass,
God’s voice speaks everywhere.
3. This is God’s wondrous world: O let me ne’er forget
that though the wrong seems oft so strong. God is the ruler yet.
This is God’s wondrous world: why should my heart be sad?
let voices sing, O let the heavens ring!
God reigns, let earth be glad.
(alt. vs. 3)
This is God’s wondrous world: O let us not forget
that though the wrong is great and strong God is our ruler yet.
God trusts us with this world, to keep it clean and fair,
the earth and trees, all skies and seas,
all creatures everywhere.
Words: Malbie Davenport Babcock (1858-1901, alt.)
(alt. vs. 3 – Mary Babcock Crawford (1909-, alt.)
Music: Trad. English Melody, adapted by Franklin L. Sheppard
Tune: TERRA BEATA 66.86 D Irregular
/or/ Music: Malcolm Williamson (1931-)
Tune: MERCER STREET 66.86 D Irregular
====[ RESOURCES and ACKNOWLEGEMENTS ]====
Bibliographical references (and useful links) may found at:
STEPPING STONES: A Web Guide to Lectionary-Based Resources
for Worship and Preaching (*http://thebillabong.info/stepping-stones.htm <thebillabong.info/stepping-stones.htm>*)
To the best of my knowledge, the above resources may be used freely for worship,
devotion or preaching, with proper acknowledgments given to the authors or composers
named, or to me (Rev. John Maynard, Phillip Island, Australia).
All materials in this mailing are the protected work of their respective authors and
composers. None may be used for commercial gain or profit, nor for general
publication, except as described above.
(COPYRIGHT MATTERS: The lyrics to some hymns, songs and chants have been included
above for educational purposes. If you plan to use them in an order of worship,
please make sure you have a worship license to do so, eg. CCLI, LicenSing, Word of
Life International, etc. or have personal permission from the author/publisher
concerned. – JRM.)
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