Song Sheet July 19th

Entrance: There’s a Wideness in God’s Mercy

There’s a wideness in God’s mercy, Like the wideness of the sea; There’s a kindness in His justice, Which is more than liberty. There is plentiful redemption in the blood that has been shed; There is joy for all the members in the sorrows of the head.

For the love of God is broader, than the measure of our mind; And the heart of the Eternal, Is most wonderfully kind. If our love were but more simple we should take him at his word, And our lives would be thanksgiving for the goodness of our lord.

Troubled souls, why will you scatter like a crowd of frightened sheep? Foolish hearts, why will you wander from a love so true and deep? There is welcome for the sinner and more graces for the good; There is mercy with the Savior, there is healing in his blood.

Offertory: How Great Thou Art

Oh Lord, my God, when I in awesome wonder consider all the worlds Thy hands have made, I see the stars, I hear the rolling thunder Thy power throughout the universe displayed.

(Refrain) Then sings my soul, my Savior God to Thee, How great Thou art, how great Thou art. Then sings my soul, my Savior God to Thee, How great Thou art, how great Thou art

When through the woods, and forest glades I wander, and hear the birds sing sweetly in the trees.

When I look down from lofty mountain grandeur, and hear the brook, and feel the gentle breeze.(To Refrain)

And when I think that God, His Son not sparing, sent Him to die, I scarce can take it in. That on the cross, my burden gladly bearing, he bled and died to take away my sin. (To Refrain)

When Christ shall come with shout of acclamation, and take me home, what joy shall fill my heart.

Then I shall bow in humble adoration, and there proclaim, "My God, how great Thou art!” (To Refrain)

Communion: Spirit and Grace

Spirit and grace, here in this meal. You are the wind that breathes through the field. Gather the wheat and form us in Christ. Come, be our source and breath of life.

Refrain: In this bread, blessed, broken and shared, Christ is our life, whose presence we bear. Come, O spirit, make your grace revealed in this holy meal.

Spirit and grace, here in this meal. You are the life that flows through the vine. Gather this drink and form us in Christ. Come, be our source and blood of life. (To Refrain)

Spirit and grace, here in this place. You are the light that shines in this space. Gather your people and form us in Christ. Come, be the heartbeat of our lives. (To Refrain)

Spirit of God, sending us forth; We spread your wisdom throughout all the earth Gather the nations and form us in Christ. Come, be the presence in our lives. (To Refrain)

Recessional: Praise to the Lord

Praise to the Lord, the Almighty, the king of creation! O my soul, praise him, for he is your health and salvation! Come, all who hear: Now to his altar draw near, joining in glad adoration!

Praise to the Lord, who shall prosper our work and defend us; Surely his goodness and mercy shall daily attend us. Ponder anew what the Almighty can do, who with his love will befriend us.

Praise to the Lord! O let all that is in us adore him! All that has life and breath come now with praises before him! Let the “Amen” sound from his people again, now as we worship before him!