1. Jesus, the very thought of thee with sweetness fills the breast; but sweeter far thy face to see, and in thy presence rest. 2. O hope of every contrite heart, O joy of all the meek, to those who fall, how kind thou art! How good to those who seek! 3. But what to [...]
1. The church's one foundation is Jesus Christ her Lord; she is his new creation by water and the Word. From heaven he came and sought her to be his holy bride; with his own blood he bought her, and for her life he died. 2. Elect from every nation, yet one o'er all the [...]
Call to Confession: Leader: The Lord is gracious and merciful, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love. Therefore, let us confess our sin to God and one another: Prayer of Confession: All: Merciful God, we confess that we have not loved you with our whole heart. We have failed to be an obedient church. [...]
(vs. 1, 2, 4) 1. Holy God, we praise thy name; Lord of all, we bow before thee; all on earth thy scepter claim; all in heaven above adore thee. Infinite thy vast domain; everlasting is thy reign. 2. Hark, the glad celestial hymn angel choirs above are raising; cherubim and seraphim, in unceasing chorus [...]
(vs. 1 & 3) 1. There is a place of quiet rest, near to the heart of God; a place where sin cannot molest, near to the heart of God. Refrain: O Jesus, blest Redeemer, sent from the heart of God, hold us who wait before thee near to the heart of God. 2. There [...]
(Verses 1, 3, 4) 1. Ye servants of God, your Master proclaim, and publish abroad his wonderful name; the name all-victorious of Jesus extol, his kingdom is glorious and rules over all. 2. God ruleth on high, almighty to save, and still he is nigh, his presence we have; the great congregation his triumph shall [...]
CONGREGATIONAL REAFFIRMATION OF THE BAPTISMAL COVENANT This service is for use by a congregation when there are no candidates to be baptized, confirmed, or received into baptized or professing membership, especially on Easter, Pentecost, All Saints Day, and Baptism of the Lord. Pastor: Brothers and sisters in Christ: Through the Sacrament of Baptism we are [...]
1. Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine! O what a foretaste of glory divine! Heir of salvation, purchase of God, born of his Spirit, washed in his blood. Refrain: This is my story, this is my song, praising my Savior all the day long; this is my story, this is my song, praising my Savior all [...]
1 This is the Spirit's entry now: the water and the word, the cross of Jesus on your brow, the seal both felt and heard. 2 Let water be the sacred sign that we must die each day to rise again by his design as followers of his way. 3 Renewing Spirit, hear our praise for your [...]
1. Guide me, O thou great Jehovah, pilgrim through this barren land. I am weak, but thou art mighty; hold me with thy powerful hand. Bread of heaven, bread of heaven, feed me till I want no more; feed me till I want no more. 2. Open now the crystal fountain, whence the healing stream [...]
