On Jordan’s bank the Baptist’s cry announcesthat the Lord is nigh; awake and hearken,for he brings glad tidings of the King of kings. Then cleansed be every soul from sin; make straightthe way of God within, prepare we in our heartsa home, where such a mighty guest may come. For thou art our salvation, Lord, … Read more
O come, O come, Emmanuel, and ransomcaptive Israel, that mourns in lonely exile hereuntil the Son of God appear. Rejoice, rejoice, Emmanuelshall come to you, O Israel. O come, now Wisdom from on high,who orders all things mightily; to us the pathof knowledge show, and teach us in her ways to go. O come, O … Read more
Open the heavens, Lord; come to your people.Hide not your face, O God.Open the heavens, Lord, come to your people.Open the heavens and come. Look on the sheep of your pasture, Lord.Water your vineyard again. Scattered and broken,return to our aid. Open the heavens and come. Wake, awake, O Israel; see your light has come.Rise … Read more
Only in God will my soul be at rest. From him comes my hope, my salvation. He alone is my rock of safety, my strength, my glory, my God. Trust in him at all times, O people, and pour our your hearts. God himself is a refuge for us and a stronghold for our fear. … Read more
O for a faith that will not shrink, through pressed by every foe, that will not tremble on the brink of any earthly woe. That will not murmur nor complain beneath the chastening rod, but in the hour of grief and pain will lean upon its God. A faith that shines more brighter and clear … Read more
Our blessing cup is a communion with the blood of Christ; and the bread we break, it is a sharing in the body of the Lord. How can we make a return for all the goodness God has shown? We will take the cup of life, and call upon God’s name. Precious indeed in Your … Read more
One bread, one body, one cup, one call, one faith, one Spirit present in us all. One prayer, one blessing, one hope, one peace, one church, one people, one love released. Is not this bread we share, the body of our Lord? Is not this wine we drink, the blood of Christ outpoured? I am … Read more
O Lord with wondrous mystery you took our bread and wine and make of these two humble things yourself, Our Lord Divine. Our wheat and drink become our light our altar bears your awful might. O Lord we thank you for the gift that lies before our sight You are the same our Christ and … Read more
O Lord, I’m not worthy, yet you come to live in me. So speak your word of comfort, by your touch strengthen and heal me. Take this and eat my body and drink my saving blood, poured out for your redemption: A symbol of my love. Called to be God’s new people, made one in … Read more
O Lord, I am not worthy that Thou shouldst come to me, but speak the words of comfort, my spirit healed shall be. And humbly I receive Thee, the bridegroom of my soul, no more my sin to grieve Thee, nor fly Thy sweet control. O Sacrament most holy, O Sacrament divine. All praise and … Read more