Song Sheet September 21st
Entrance Hymn: Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise
Immortal, invisible, God only wise, In light inaccessible, hid from our eyes, Most blessed, most glorious, the Ancient of Days, Almighty, victorious, Thy great name we praise.
Unresting, unhasting, and silent as light, Nor wanting, nor wasting, you rule day and night; Your justice, like mountains, high soaring above, your clouds, which are fountains of goodness and love.
Lifegiving creator, of both great and small;Of all life the maker, the true life of all; We blossom then wither as leaves on a tree, but you live forever, who is and will be.
Great Father of glory, pure Father of light, Your angels adoring, all veiling their sight; We too, God invisible, offer our praise; O light inaccessible, ancient of days!
Offertory Hymn: Lord You Give the Great Commission
Lord, you give the great commission: “Heal the sick and preach the word.” Lest the church neglect its mission and the gospel go unheard, Help us witness to your purpose with renewed integrity; With the Spirit’s gifts empowers us for the work of ministry.
Lord, you call us to your service: “In my name baptize and teach.” That the world may trust your promise, life abundant meant for each, Give us all new fervor, draw us closer in community: With the Spirit’s gifts empowers us for the work of ministry.
Lord, you make the common holy: “This my body, this my blood.” Let us all, for earth’s true glory, daily lift life heavenward, asking that the world around us share your children’s liberty: With the Spirit’s gifts empowers us for the work of ministry.
Lord, you show us love’s true measure: “Father, what they do, forgive.” Yet we hoard as private treasure all that you so freely give. May your care and mercy lead us to a just society: With the Spirit’s gifts empowers us for the work of ministry.
Lord, you bless with words assuring: “I am with you to the end.” Faith and hope and love restoring, may we serve as you intend and, amid the cares that claim us, hold in mind eternity: With the Spirit’s gifts empowers us for the work of ministry.
Communion Hymn: Your Words are Spirit and Life
(Refrain)Your words are spirit and life, O Lord Richer than gold, stronger than death Your words are spirit and life, O Lord Life everlasting
God's law is perfect, refreshing the soul Reviving the weary spirit God's rule can be trusted: bringing us wisdom Bringing God's wisdom to birth. (To Refrain)
God’s precepts keep us; their purpose is right. They gladden the hearts of people. God’s command is so clear it brings us new vision; Bringing God’s light to our eyes. (To refrain)
Living by God's truth is holy and sure God's presence is everlasting God's truth is eternal, bringing us justice Bringing God's justice to earth. (To refrain)
God's word is precious, desired more than gold Worth more than we dare imagine And, sweeter than honey, this word will feed us, bringing fulfillment and joy. (To refrain)
Recessional Hymn: Praise the Lord Ye Heavens
Praise the Lord ye heav’ns adore him; Praise him angels, in the height: Sun and moon, rejoice before him; Praise him, all ye starts of light. Praise the Lord for he has spoken; Worlds his mighty voice obeyed; Laws which never shall be broken for their guidance he has made.
Praise the Lord for he is glorious; Never shall his promise fail; God has made his saints victorious; Sin and death shall not prevail Praise the God of our salvation! Hosts on high his pow’r proclaim; Heav’n and earth and all creation, Laud and magnify his name.
Worship, honor, glory, blessing, Lord, we offer unto thee; Young and old, thy praise expressing, in glad homage bend the knee. All the saints in heav’n adore thee, We would bow before thy throne; As thine angels serve before thee, so on earth thy will be done.
