St Mary’s – Ecclesfield

PART TWO
4. 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.

DOXOLOGY
5. 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.

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288 William Young Fullerton (1857-1932) alt.
1. I cannot tell

how he whom angels worship

should stoop to love

the peoples of the earth,

or why as shepherd

he should seek the wand'rer

with his mysterious promise

of new birth

But this I know,

that he was born of Mary,

when Bethl'em's manger

was his only home,

and that he lived at

Nazareth and laboured,

and so the Saviour,

Saviour of the world, is come.

2. I cannot tell

how silently he suffered,

as with his peace

he graced this place of tears,

or how his heart

upon the cross was broken,

the crown of pain

to three and thirty years.

But this I know,

he heals the broken-hearted,

and stays our sin,

and calms our lurking fear,

and lifts the burden

from the heavy laden,

for yet the Saviour,

Saviour of the world, is here.

3. I cannot tell

how he will win the nations,

how he will claim

his earthly heritage,

how satisfy

the needs and aspirations

of east and west,

of sinner and of sage.

But this I know,

all flesh shall see his glory,

and he shall reap

the harvest he has sown,

and some glad day

his sun shall shine in splendour

when he the Saviour,

Saviour of the world, is known.

4. I cannot tell

how all the lands shall worship,

when, at his bidding,

ev'ry storm is stilled,

or who can say

how great the jubilation

when ev'ry heart

with perfect love is filled.

But this I know,

the skies will thrill with rapture,

and myriad, myriad

human voices sing,

and earth to heav'n,

and heav'n to earth, will answer:

At last the Saviour,

Saviour of the world, is King!'

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289 Brian A. Wren (b. 1936) © 1971, 1995 Stainer & BeIl Ltd.
1. I come with joy, a child of God,

forgiven, loved and free,

the life of Jesus to recall,

in love laid down for me.

2. I come with Christians far and near

to find, as all are fed,

the new community of love

in Christ's communion bread.

3. As Christ breaks bread, and bids us share,

each proud division ends.

The love that made us, makes us one,

and strangers now are friends.

4. The Spirit of the risen Christ,

unseen, but ever near,

is in such friendship better known,

alive among us here.

5. Together met, together bound

by all that God has done,

we'll go with joy, to give the world

the love that makes us one.

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290 Sydney Carter (1915-2004) ©1963 Stainer &Bed Ltd.
1. I danced in the morning

when the world was begun,

and I danced in the moon

and the stars and the sun,

and I came down from heaven

and I danced on the earth,

at Bethlehem I had my birth.
Dance then, wherever you may be,

I am the Lord of the Dance, said he,

and I'll lead you all, wherever you may be,

and I'll lead you all in the dance, said he.
2. I danced for the scribe

and the Pharisee,

but they would not dance

and they wouldn't follow me.

I danced for the fishermen,

for James and John -

they came with me

and the dance went on.

3. I danced on the Sabbath

and I cured the lame;

the holy people

said it was a shame.

They whipped and they stripped

and they hung me on high,

and they left me there

on a cross to die.

4. I danced on a Friday

when the sky turned black -

it's hard to dance

with the devil on your back.

They buried my body,

and they thought I'd gone,

but I am the dance,

and I still go on.

5. They cut me down

and I leapt up high;

I am the life

that'll never, never die;

I'll live in you

if you'll live in me -

I am the Lord

of the Dance, said he.

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291 Brian Howard ©1975 Mission Hills Music. Administered by Cop Care
1. If I were a butterfly,

I'd thank you, Lord, for giving me wings,

and if I were a robin in a tree,

I'd thank you, Lord, that I could sing,

and if I were a fish in the sea,

I'd wiggle my tail and I'd giggle with glee,

but I just thank you, Father,

for making me 'me'.

For you gave me a heart,

and you gave me a smile,

you gave me Jesus

and you made me your child,

and I just thank you, Father,

for making me 'me.
2. If I were an elephant,

I'd thank you, Lord, by raising my trunk,

and if I were a kangaroo,

you know I'd hop right up to you,

and if I were an octopus,

I'd thank you, Lord, for my fine looks,

but I just thank you, Father,

for making me `me'.

3. If I were a wiggly worm,

I'd thank you, Lord, that I could squirm,

and if I were a billy goat,

I'd thank you, Lord, for my strong throat,

and if I were a fuzzy wuzzy bear,

I'd thank you, Lord, for my fuzzy wuzzy hair,

but I just thank you, Father,

for making me `me'.

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292 Timothy Dudley-Smith (b. 1926) © Timothy Dudley-Smith
1. If on our hearts the light of Christ has shone

and set our feet to follow where he trod,

then God be thanked for his Apostle John,

a Son of Thunder born a child of God;

seen through whose eyes the Lord of love appears

known still more dearly down the passing years.

2. John tells of Jesus, God's eternal Word,

flesh of our flesh, yet Light and Life divine.

Death's pow'r is broken where his voice is heard,

bright in our darkness see his glories shine:

the spotless Lamb of God, our risen Lord,

the Way, the Truth, the Life to life restored.

3. Belov'd disciple! From his pastor's heart

he yearns that all believe and live and know;

and strong in faith from sin and self depart,

in Christ abiding and in grace to grow;

and in that home prepared by Christ above

be there made like him, whom unseen we love.

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293 Susan Sayers (b. 1946) © 1984 Kevin Mayhew Ltd.
1. If we only seek peace

when it's to our advantage,

if we fail to release

the down-trodden and poor,

then let the gen'rous, caring, boundless sharing

of the God

who walked this earth

nourish our roots until we fruit

in the joy of the Lord.
The story of love he came to tell us,

bound in the making of world.

We are the pages still unwritten:

let the story be told.
2. If we try to avoid

inconvenient giving,

or if love is destroyed

by our failure to serve,

then let the wide, unflinching, selfless giving

of the God who walked this earth

nourish our roots until we fruit

in the joy of the Lord.

3. If we start to object

to the path we are given

and decide to select

other ways of our own,

then let the full acceptance, firm obedience

of the God who walked this earth

nourish our roots until we fruit

in the joy of the Lord.

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294 Traditional © 1991 WGRG, Iona Community
If you believe and I believe

and we together pray,

the Holy Spirit shall come down

and set God's people free,

and set God's people free,

and set God's people free,

the Holy Spirit shall come down

and set God's people free.

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295 Estelle White (b. 1925) © 1978 Kevin Mayhew Ltd
1. I give my hands to do your work

and, Jesus Lord, I give them willingly.

I give my feet to go your way

and ev'ry step I shall take cheerfully.

O, the joy of the Lord is my strength, my strength!

O, the joy of the Lord is my help, my help!

For the pow'r of Spirit is in my soul

and the joy of the Lord is my strength.
2. I give my eyes to see the world

and ev'ryone, in just the way you do.

I give my tongue to speak your words,

to spread your name and freedom-giving truth.

3. I give my mind in ev'ry way

so that each thought I have will come from you.

I give my spirit to you, Lord,

and ev'ry day my prayer will spring anew.

4. I give my heart that you may love

in me your Father and the human race.

I give myself that you may grow

in me and make my life a song of praise.

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296 Carl Tuttle © 1982 Firmpaths Music by CopyCare
1. I give you all the honour

and praise that's due your name,

for you are the King of Glory,

the Creator of all things.

And I worship you,

I give my life to you,

I fall down on my knees.

Yes, I worship you,

I give my life to you,

I fall down on my knees.
2. As your Spirit moves upon me now,

you meet my deepest need,

and I lift my hands up to your throne,

your mercy I've received.

3. You have broken chains that bound me,

you've set this captive free,

I will lift my voice to praise your name

for all eternity.

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297 Michael Forster (b. 1946) based on the Good Friday Reproaches © 1996 Kevin Mayhew Ltd.
1. I give you love, and how do you repay?

When you were slaves I strove to set you free;

I led you out from under Pharaohs yoke,

but you led out your Christ to Calvary.

My people, tell me, what is my offence?

What have I done to harm you? Answer me!
2. For forty years I was your constant guide,

I fed you with my manna from on high.

I led you out to live in hope and peace,

but you led out my only Son to die.

3. With cloud and fire I marked the desert way,

I heard your cries of rage and calmed your fear.

I opened up the sea and led you through,

but you have opened Christ with nail and spear.

4. When in distress you cried to me for food,

I sent you quails in answer to your call,

and saving water from the desert rock,

but to my Son you offered bitter gall.

5. I gave you joy when you were in despair,

with songs of hope, I set your hearts on fire;

crowned you with grace, the people of MY choice,

but you have crowned my Christ with thorny briar.

6. When you were weak, exploited and oppressed,

I heard you cry and listened to your plea.

I raised you up to honour and renown,

but you have raised me on a shameful tree.

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298 Traditional
I gotta home in gloryland that outshines the sun, (x3)

way beyond the blue.

Do Lord, oh do Lord, oh do remember me, (x3)

way beyond the blue.

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299 Susan Sayers (b. 1946) © 1986 Kevin Mayhew Ltd.
1. I have a friend who is deeper than the ocean,

I have a friend who is wider than the sky,

I have a friend who always understands me,

whether I'm happy or ready to cry.

2. If I am lost he will search until he finds me,

if I am scared he will help me to be brave.

All I've to do is turn to him and ask him.

I know he'll honour the promise he gave

3. 'Don't be afraid,' Jesus said, 'for I am with you.

Don't be afraid,' Jesus said, 'for I am here.

Now and for ever, anywhere you travel,

I shall be with you, I'll always be near.'

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300 Horatius Bonar (1808-1889)
1. I heard the voice of Jesus say,

`Come unto me and rest;

lay down, thou weary one, lay down

thy head upon my breast.'

I came to Jesus as I was,

so weary, worn and sad;

I found in him a resting-place,

and he has made me glad.

2. I heard the voice of Jesus say,

`Behold, I freely give

the living water, thirsty one;

stoop down and drink and live.'

I came to Jesus, and I drank

of that life-giving stream;

my thirst was quenched, my soul revived,

and now I live in him.

3. I heard the voice of Jesus say,

`I am this dark world's light;

look unto me, thy morn shall rise,

and all thy day be bright.'

I looked to Jesus, and I found

in him my star, my sun;

and in that light of life I'll walk

till trav'lling days are done.

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301 Samuel Medley (1738-1799) alt.
1. I know that my Redeemer lives!

What joy the blest assurance gives!

He lives, he lives, who once was dead;

he lives, my everlasting Head!

2. He lives, to bless me with his love;

he lives, to plead for me above;

he lives, my hungry soul to feed;

he lives, to help in time of need.

3. He lives, and grants me daily breath;

he lives - for me he conquered death;

he lives, my mansion to prepare;

he lives, to lead me safely there.

4. He lives, all glory to his name;

he lives, my Saviour, still the same;

what joy the blest assurance gives!

I know that my Redeemer lives!

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302 Timothy Dudley-Smith (b. 1926) based on Psalm 121 © Timothy Dudley Smith
1. I lift my eyes

to the quiet hills

in the press of a busy day;

as green hills stand

in a dusty land

so God is my strength and stay.

2. I lift my eyes

to the quiet hills

to a calm that is mine to share;

secure and still

in the Father's will

and kept by the Father's care.

3. I lift my eyes

to the quiet hills

with a prayer as I turn to sleep;

by day, by night,

through the dark and light

my Shepherd will guard his sheep.

4. I lift my eyes

to the quiet hills

and my heart to the Father's throne;

in all my ways

to the end of days

the Lord will preserve his own.

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303 Laurie Klein © 1978 House of Mercy Music/Maranatha! Music Administered by CopyCare
I love you, Lord,

and I lift my voice to worship you,

O my soul rejoice.

Take joy, my King, in what you hear.

May it } be a sweet, sweet sound in your ear.

Let me }

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304 Rob Hayward © 1985 Thankyou Music
I'm accepted, I'm forgiven,

I am fathered by the true and living God.

I'm accepted, no condemnation,

I am loved by the true and living God.

There's no guilt or fear as I draw near

to the Saviour and Creator of the world.

There is joy and peace as I release

my worship to you, O Lord.

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305 Michael Forster (b. 1946) © 1993 Kevin Mayhew Ltd.

1. I'm black, I'm white, I'm short, I'm tall,

I'm all the human race.

I'm young, I'm old, I'm large, I'm small,

and Jesus knows my face.
The love of God is free to ev’ryone,

free to ev'ryone, free to ev'ryone.

The love of God is free, oh yes!

That's what the gospel says.
2. I'm rich, I'm poor, I'm pleased, I'm sad,

I'm ev'ryone you see.

I'm quick, I'm slow, I'm good, I'm bad,

I know that God loves me.

3. So tall and thin, and short and wide,

and any shade of face,

I'm one of those for whom Christ died,

part of the human race.

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306 Walter Chalmers Smith (1824-1908) based on 1 Timothy 1:17
1. Immortal, invisible,

God only wise,

in light inaccessible

hid from our eyes,

most blessèd, most glorious,

the Ancient of Days,

almighty, victorious,

thy great name we praise.

2. Unresting, unhasting,

and silent as light,

nor wanting, nor wasting,

thou rulest in might;

thy justice like mountains

high soaring above

thy clouds which are fountains

of goodness and love.

3. To all life thou givest,

to both great and small;

in all life thou livest,

the true life of all;

we blossom and flourish

as leaves on the tree,

and wither and perish;

but naught changeth thee.

4. Great Father of glory,

pure Father of light,

thine angels adore thee,

all veiling their sight;

all laud we would render,

O help us to see

'tis only the splendour

of light hideth thee.

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307 John Greenleaf Whittier (1807-1892)
1. Immortal love, for ever full,

for ever flowing free,

for ever shared, for ever whole,

a never-ebbing sea.

2. Our outward lips confess the name

all other names above;

love only knoweth whence it came

and comprehendeth love.

3. O warm, sweet, tender, even yet

a present help is he;

and faith has still its Olivet,

and love its Galilee.

4. The healing of his seamless dress

is by our beds of pain;

we touch him in life's throng and press,

and we are whole again.

5. Through him the first fond prayers are said

our lips of childhood frame;

the last low whispers of our dead

are burdened with his name.

6. Alone, O love ineffable,

thy saving name is giv'n;

to turn aside from thee is hell,

to walk with thee is heav'n.

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308 Isaac Watts (1674-1748)
1. I'm not ashamed to own my Lord,

or to defend his cause;

maintain the honour of his word,

the glory of his cross.

2. Jesus, my God, I know his name;

his name is all my trust;

nor will he put my soul to shame,

nor let my hope be lost.

3. Firm as his throne his promise stands;

and he can well secure

what I've committed to his hands,

till the decisive hour.

4. Then will he own my worthless name

before his Father's face;

and in the new Jerusalem

appoint my soul a place.

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309 Kevin Nichols (b. 1929) 0 1976 Kevin Mayhew Ltd
1. In bread we bring you, Lord,

our bodies' labour.

In wine we offer you our spirits' grief.

We do not ask you, Lord,

who is my neighbour,

but stand united now, one in belief.

O we have gladly heard

your Word, your holy Word,

and now in answer, Lord,

our gifts we bring.

Our selfish hearts make true,

our failing faith renew,

our lives belong to you,

our Lord and King.

2. The bread we offer you

is blessed and broken,

and it becomes for us our spirits' food.

Over the cup we bring

your Word is spoken;

make it your gift to us,

your healing blood.

Take all that daily toil

plants in our hearts' poor soil,

take all we start and spoil,

each hopeful dream,

the chances we have missed,

the graces we resist,

Lord, in thy Eucharist, take and redeem.

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310 Stuart Townend and Keith Getty © Copyright 2001 Thankyou Music
1. In Christ alone my hope is found,

he is my light, my strength, my song;

this cornerstone, this solid ground,

firm through the fiercest drought and storm.

What heights of love, what depths of peace,

when fears are stilled, when strivings cease!

My comforter, my all in all,

here in the love of Christ I stand.

2. In Christ alone! who took on flesh,

fullness of God in helpless babe!

This gift of love and righteousness,

scorned by the ones he came to save:

till on that cross as Jesus died,

the wrath of God was satisfied -

for ev'ry sin on him was laid;

here in the death of Christ I live.

3. There in the ground his body lay,

light of the world by darkness slain:

then bursting forth in glorious day

up from the grave he rose again!

And as he stands in victory

sin's curse has lost its grip on me,

for I am his and he is mine -

bought with the precious blood of Christ.

4. No guilt in life, no fear in death,

this is the pow'r of Christ in me;

from life's first cry to final breath,

Jesus commands my destiny.

No pow'r of hell, no scheme of man,

can ever pluck me from his hand;

till he returns or calls me home, h

ere in the pow'r of Christ I'll stand!

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311 John Oxenham (1852-1941) alt. © Copyright Control
1. In Christ there is no east or west,

in him no south or north,

but one great fellowship of love

throughout the whole wide earth.