| CP14. Fullness of grace in mans human frailty |
FULLNESS OF GRACE IN MAN'S HUMAN FRAILTY:
this is the wonder of Jesus.
Laying aside his power and glory,
humbly he entered our world.
Chose the path of meanest worth:
scandal of a virgin… |
| 291. Christ triumphant, ever reigning |
Christ triumphant, ever reigning,
Saviour, Master, King!
Lord of heaven, our lives sustaining,
hear us as we sing.
Yours the glory and the crown,
the high renown,
the eternal name.
2. Word incarnate,… |
| 872. O Christ of all the ages, come! |
O Christ of all the ages, come!
We fear to journey on our own;
without you near we cannot face
the future months, the years unknown.
2. Afflicted, tempted, tried like us,
you match our moments of… |
| 1292. When anxious storms within us rage |
WHEN ANXIOUS STORMS WITHIN US RAGE,
we will fear the Lord;
when death, disease and darkness reign,
we will fear the Lord.
All things will bow at his command,
to bring us good from… |
| 691. My Lord, I did not choose you |
My Lord, I did not choose you,
for that could never be;
this heart would still refuse you
had you not chosen me:
you took the sin that stained me,
you cleansed and made me new;
for you of old ordained… |
| 494. My heart is full of admiration |
A My heart is full of admiration
for you, my Lord, my God and King.
BYour excellence, my inspiration,
your words of grace have made my spirit sing.
All the glory, honour and power
belong to you,… |
| 232. This is the day the Lord has made |
This is the day the Lord has made,
he calls the hours his own:
let heaven rejoice, let earth be glad,
and praise surround the throne.
2. Today he rose and left the dead,
and Satan’s empire… |
| 274. God of the covenant, Lord God Almighty |
God of the covenant, Lord God almighty,
marvels of mercy adoring we see:
calling from sin and from darkness a people
bonded to Christ by a timeless decree.
2. Not now by words bringing death to… |
| 586. Let love be found among us |
Let love be found among us,
a love from God alone,
the hallmark of the children
whom God delights to own.
We claim that God has called us-
no idle boast or fraud
if love directs our actions
and proves… |
| 548. How sure the scriptures are! |
How sure the scriptures are!
God's vital, urgent word,
as true as steel, and far
more sharp than any sword:
so deep and fine,
at his control
they pierce where soul
and spirit join.
2. They test each… |
| 256. God moves in a mysterious way |
God moves in a mysterious way,
his wonders to perform;
he plants his footsteps in the sea
and rides upon the storm.
2. Deep in unfathomable mines
of never-failing skill
he treasures up his bright… |
| 818. What does the Lord require |
What does the Lord require
for praise and offering?
What sacrifice desire
or tribute bid you bring?
Do justly;
love mercy;
walk humbly with your God.
2. Rulers of men, give ear!
should you not… |
| 247. How shall I sing that majesty |
How shall I sing that majesty
which angel hosts admire?
Let dust in dust and silence lie;
sing, sing, you heavenly choir.
Thousands of thousands stand around
your throne, O God most high;
ten thousand… |
| 1007. Fear the Lord |
Fear the Lord: your awesome God
commands you by his law
to walk his ways with all your heart
and make your calling sure.
2. Heaven and earth belong to God,
the sea and every land,
yet he has… |
| 542. See how great a flame aspires |
See how great a flame aspires,
kindled by a spark of grace!
Jesus' love the nations fires,
sets the kingdoms all ablaze;
fire to bring on earth he came;
kindled in some hearts it is:
O that all might… |
| 50. God the Lord, the King Almighty |
God the Lord, the king almighty,
calls the earth from east to west;
shining out from Zion’s splendour,
city loveliest and best,
comes our God! He breaks the silence,
robed in burning… |
| 630. We all are one in mission |
We all are one in mission;
we all are one in call.
Our varied gifts united
by Christ, the Lord of all.
A single, great commission
compels us from above
to plan and work together
that all may know… |
| 732. Lord, be my vision, supreme in my heart |
Lord, be my vision, supreme in my heart,
bid every rival give way and depart:
you my best thought in the day or the night,
waking or sleeping, your presence my light.
2. Lord, be my wisdom and be my… |
| 545. Father of mercies, in your Word |
Father of mercies, in your word
what endless glory shines!
for ever be your name adored
for these celestial lines.
2. Here may the blind and hungry come
and light and food receive;
here shall the… |
| 336. This is my beloved Son |
This is my beloved son,
who tasted death
that you, my child, should live.
See the blood he shed for you-
what suffering!
Say what more could he give?
Clothed in his perfection
bring praise, a… |
| 860. Lord, speak to me, that I may speak |
Lord, speak to me, that I may speak
in living echoes of your tone;
as you have sought, so let me seek
your wandering children, lost, alone.
2. O lead me, Lord, that I may lead
the stumbling and the… |
| 649. Come, O everlasting Spirit |
Come, O everlasting spirit,
bring to every thankful mind
all the Saviour's dying merit,
all his sufferings for mankind:
2. True Recorder of his passion,
now the living faith impart,
now reveal his… |
| 1091. The Saviour comes |
The saviour comes from heaven down to earth:
God's gift of love displayed in servant-birth.
A cattle trough is all this world affords
as cradle for the infant Lord of lords.
When no one else… |
| 98B. New songs of celebration render |
New songs of celebration render
to him who has great wonders done:
love sits enthroned in ageless splendour-
come and adore the mighty One!
He has made known his great salvation
which all his… |
| 556. Jesus, Master, at your word |
Jesus, master, at your word
we are gathered all to hear you;
let our minds and wills be stirred
now to seek and love and fear you;
by your teachings true and holy
draw us, Lord, to love you… |
| 534. On this assembled host |
On this assembled host,
in this accepted hour,
O Spirit, as at Pentecost,
descend in all your power!
We meet with one accord
in our appointed place,
and wait the promise of our Lord,
the Spirit of all… |
| 152. Command your blessing from above |
Command your blessing from above,
O God, on all assembled here;
behold us with a Father’s love,
while we look up with childlike fear.
2. Command your blessing, Jesus, Lord!
May we your true… |
| 1162. There is a Kingdom coming |
There is a kingdom coming,
so we must take a stand
and answer to our calling
within this foreign land.
As long as we are doubting,
confusion rules the day;
the more we feel at home here,
the… |
| CP71. You stepped down from heaven |
YOU STEPPED DOWN FROM HEAVEN,
humbly you came:
God of all creation, here with us.
In a starlit manger Emmanuel,
light of the world, here to save.
Adore, come let us adore,
O come, let us adore… |
| CP32. Jesus, the Saviour, comes |
JESUS, THE SAVIOUR, COMES!
greet him with joyful song,
Prince of the heavenly throne
promised to earth so long;
he comes to fight our mortal foe
and carry all our sin and woe.
2 Jesus, the… |
