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All That God Gives (Rise Up, O Church)
A hymn for mission at St. Richard's Church,
Hanworth, written in 2006.
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All that God gives is ours by grace -
our time, our energy and wealth;
with grateful hearts we sacrifice
our skills and riches for His work.
Devoted to our Father’s heart
we seek and listen for his voice:
Safe on His path we need not fear
so in faithfulness, we’ll serve Him.
The world around is changing fast:
we must not waver or delay -
align our hearts, commit our lives,
and follow God - His hope convey.
In Christ, engage with young and old,
build bridges out to captive souls;
Live out God’s love, His light and grace
so that all the world may know Him.
Rise up, O church, embrace God’s call -
in faith, His Kingdom we must build:
Relying on the Spirit’s pow’r
we will step out - an army bold.
Communities will be transformed,
those who were lost will then be found:
God’s perfect peace will rest on all,
and in harmony we’ll praise Him!
Copyright © 2006 Paul Hughes
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All that God gives is ours by grace -
our time, our energy and wealth;
with grateful hearts we sacrifice
our skills and riches for His work.
Devoted to our Father’s heart
we seek and listen for his voice:
Safe on His path we need not fear
so in faithfulness, we’ll serve Him.
The world around is changing fast:
we must not waver or delay -
align our hearts, commit our lives,
and follow God - His hope convey.
In Christ, engage with young and old,
build bridges out to captive souls;
Live out God’s love, His light and grace
so that all the world may know Him.
Rise up, O church, embrace God’s call -
in faith, His Kingdom we must build:
Relying on the Spirit’s pow’r
we will step out - an army bold.
Communities will be transformed,
those who were lost will then be found:
God’s perfect peace will rest on all,
and in harmony we’ll praise Him!
Copyright © 2006 Paul Hughes
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Full Of Unfailing Love
Born in great humility
amidst scandal, shame and fear
came our Lord, the Prince of Peace -
shining light that will not cease -
the breath of life made flesh.
Stepping down from heaven’s throne
he renounced his majesty.
Perfect God in child’s frame:
angels sing their glad refrain
of peace born to people of God.
Full of unfailing love and faithfulness -
compassion of God in Christ revealed;
coming to us to mend this broken world
so that we might live.
Christ whose hands formed earth and skies
and whose breath brings life to all
born to us as Son of Man -
fully human yet divine -
to serve us as a slave.
Hands that washed disciples’ feet,
later torn in agony;
breath of life - seized by death -
freeing us from sinfulness -
to make us true children of God.
Full of unfailing love and faithfulness -
the glory of God in Christ revealed;
giving His life to break the power of sin
so that we might live.
Full of unfailing love and faithfulness -
the power of God in Christ revealed;
conquering death to bring eternal life
so that we might live!
Copyright © 2005 Paul Hughes
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amidst scandal, shame and fear
came our Lord, the Prince of Peace -
shining light that will not cease -
the breath of life made flesh.
Stepping down from heaven’s throne
he renounced his majesty.
Perfect God in child’s frame:
angels sing their glad refrain
of peace born to people of God.
Full of unfailing love and faithfulness -
compassion of God in Christ revealed;
coming to us to mend this broken world
so that we might live.
Christ whose hands formed earth and skies
and whose breath brings life to all
born to us as Son of Man -
fully human yet divine -
to serve us as a slave.
Hands that washed disciples’ feet,
later torn in agony;
breath of life - seized by death -
freeing us from sinfulness -
to make us true children of God.
Full of unfailing love and faithfulness -
the glory of God in Christ revealed;
giving His life to break the power of sin
so that we might live.
Full of unfailing love and faithfulness -
the power of God in Christ revealed;
conquering death to bring eternal life
so that we might live!
Copyright © 2005 Paul Hughes
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I'll Stand Firm in Christ
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I’ll stand firm in Christ - He’s my faithful sure foundation.
If I’m weak or strong, by His grace I’m held secure,
so in everything I will revel in my Saviour
- place my trust in Him, and rejoice!
King of endless worth - I will praise Him with thanksgiving;
with a humble heart lift my needs to Him in prayer
for my life depends on His loving, tender mercy,
I will trust in Him and obey.
I will sing to You -
You’re the author of creation;
I will worship You,
gentle Father, glorious King
Yes in everything
I will lift my voice to You Lord -
lay my burdens down and rejoice.
Since the Lord is near, I need never feel discouraged
for the peace of God is the keystone of my life.
So with endless praise, giving thanks for all His blessings,
I’ll stand firm in Christ - and rejoice!
I will sing to You
You’re the author of creation
I will worship You
gentle Father, glorious King
Yes in everything
I will lift my voice to You Lord -
lay my burdens down and rejoice.
Philippians 4: 4-9
© Copyright 2003 (revised 2005) Paul Hughes
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I’ll stand firm in Christ - He’s my faithful sure foundation.
If I’m weak or strong, by His grace I’m held secure,
so in everything I will revel in my Saviour
- place my trust in Him, and rejoice!
King of endless worth - I will praise Him with thanksgiving;
with a humble heart lift my needs to Him in prayer
for my life depends on His loving, tender mercy,
I will trust in Him and obey.
I will sing to You -
You’re the author of creation;
I will worship You,
gentle Father, glorious King
Yes in everything
I will lift my voice to You Lord -
lay my burdens down and rejoice.
Since the Lord is near, I need never feel discouraged
for the peace of God is the keystone of my life.
So with endless praise, giving thanks for all His blessings,
I’ll stand firm in Christ - and rejoice!
I will sing to You
You’re the author of creation
I will worship You
gentle Father, glorious King
Yes in everything
I will lift my voice to You Lord -
lay my burdens down and rejoice.
Philippians 4: 4-9
© Copyright 2003 (revised 2005) Paul Hughes
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Tell Of His Creation
Tell of His creation,
tell of His magnificent ways,
tell of how the works of His hands
surround us all our days.
His presence is the fountain of life;
His Spirit heals and restores,
refreshing and sustaining us
for all life has in store:
You are God, You are good
and Your love endures:
You are Lord, You will reign forever!
You’re full of truth and full of grace -
full of endless faithfulness;
Your never-failing goodness knows no bounds!
Tell of His great mercy,
tell of His great loving embrace,
tell of how He frees us from sin
by His amazing grace.
Everything He does reveals His glory
and His majesty:
The empty cross and empty tomb
proclaim His victory!
You are God...
You shower us with blessings -
refreshing as the rain:
Your mercies are new every morning!
Your righteousness - like rivers
flows abundantly by grace,
and your justice shines bright like the midday sun.
Tell of God - our father,
tell of how He hears and responds -
with meek and gentle whispers of love,
or actions loud as the storm.
His guidance is our hope for each day,
He knows our needs and desires:
He leads and satisfies us with
His sovereign love and power:
You are God...
Lamentations 3: 22-23, Psalm 25:5, Psalm 36:9, Psalm 111:3, Psalm 136, Luke 8:25
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tell of His magnificent ways,
tell of how the works of His hands
surround us all our days.
His presence is the fountain of life;
His Spirit heals and restores,
refreshing and sustaining us
for all life has in store:
You are God, You are good
and Your love endures:
You are Lord, You will reign forever!
You’re full of truth and full of grace -
full of endless faithfulness;
Your never-failing goodness knows no bounds!
Tell of His great mercy,
tell of His great loving embrace,
tell of how He frees us from sin
by His amazing grace.
Everything He does reveals His glory
and His majesty:
The empty cross and empty tomb
proclaim His victory!
You are God...
You shower us with blessings -
refreshing as the rain:
Your mercies are new every morning!
Your righteousness - like rivers
flows abundantly by grace,
and your justice shines bright like the midday sun.
Tell of God - our father,
tell of how He hears and responds -
with meek and gentle whispers of love,
or actions loud as the storm.
His guidance is our hope for each day,
He knows our needs and desires:
He leads and satisfies us with
His sovereign love and power:
You are God...
Lamentations 3: 22-23, Psalm 25:5, Psalm 36:9, Psalm 111:3, Psalm 136, Luke 8:25
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Your Thoughts Of Me (Hold Me Close)
Your thoughts of me - how
beautiful! -
I’ll never comprehend
how daily they outnumber
every single grain of sand.
I can’t hide from Your presence,
for ev’rywhere I go You’re near.
My life’s an open book - its pages
written by Your hand.
You knit me in the womb,
I am exactly as you planned.
You’ve laid Your hand upon me,
this is too wonderful to know!
If I climb up to the sky
You are there,
If I fall down to the the darkest depths
in anguish and despair
still You are there,
sustaining me
You lead me in Your way,
You are there, You are there!
Hold me close, don’t let me go,
Your love for me is more than I can know
As high as the heavens are above the earth
so Your love for me never fails!
You sculpted me from nothing and
You know me through and through.
In every day that dawns,
my path ahead is planned by You.
Your mighty strength upholds me;
Your hand is always there to guide.
Your presence, inescapable,
I cannot flee Your sight;
I’d sail the furthest oceans
and in darkness find Your light.
If waves crashed around me
Your love would hold me secure.
If I climb up to the sky
You are there,
If I fall down to the the darkest depths
in anguish and despair
still You are there,
sustaining me
You lead me in Your way,
You are there, You are there!
Hold me close, don’t let me go,
Your love for me is more than I can know
As high as the heavens are above the earth
so Your love for me never fails!
Psalm 139
© Copyright Paul Hughes 2005
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I’ll never comprehend
how daily they outnumber
every single grain of sand.
I can’t hide from Your presence,
for ev’rywhere I go You’re near.
My life’s an open book - its pages
written by Your hand.
You knit me in the womb,
I am exactly as you planned.
You’ve laid Your hand upon me,
this is too wonderful to know!
If I climb up to the sky
You are there,
If I fall down to the the darkest depths
in anguish and despair
still You are there,
sustaining me
You lead me in Your way,
You are there, You are there!
Hold me close, don’t let me go,
Your love for me is more than I can know
As high as the heavens are above the earth
so Your love for me never fails!
You sculpted me from nothing and
You know me through and through.
In every day that dawns,
my path ahead is planned by You.
Your mighty strength upholds me;
Your hand is always there to guide.
Your presence, inescapable,
I cannot flee Your sight;
I’d sail the furthest oceans
and in darkness find Your light.
If waves crashed around me
Your love would hold me secure.
If I climb up to the sky
You are there,
If I fall down to the the darkest depths
in anguish and despair
still You are there,
sustaining me
You lead me in Your way,
You are there, You are there!
Hold me close, don’t let me go,
Your love for me is more than I can know
As high as the heavens are above the earth
so Your love for me never fails!
Psalm 139
© Copyright Paul Hughes 2005
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The Hope Of Joy Upon Us
7 6 7 6 D
Alternative traditional tune: Ewing
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The hope of joy upon us, salvation close at hand,
to those who love and serve You, You unveil hidden plans:
Your perfect Incarnation, in squalor, was foretold;
bright light that pierced the darkness - hope for a broken world.
The marks of Jesus’ teaching were justice, love and grace:
With open arms He welcomed the outcast and oppressed.
He washed the feet of sinners, brought healing to the lost;
in love He bids us follow by taking up our cross.
Despite our sinful nature - our envy, hate and greed -
the promise of Your Kingdom stands for all who believe.
This glorious gift is offered to every race and tongue;
by seeking your forgiveness in faith, we are made one.
The hands that broke my shackles were pierced with cruel nails.
Your cross and resurrection: our lifeline that prevails.
Your gift of full redemption, is ours through wondrous grace
and never-ending mercy - we can but give You praise!
Isaiah 56: 1+6-8 / Matthew 15: 10-28
Copyright © Paul Hughes 2005
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Alternative traditional tune: Ewing
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The hope of joy upon us, salvation close at hand,
to those who love and serve You, You unveil hidden plans:
Your perfect Incarnation, in squalor, was foretold;
bright light that pierced the darkness - hope for a broken world.
The marks of Jesus’ teaching were justice, love and grace:
With open arms He welcomed the outcast and oppressed.
He washed the feet of sinners, brought healing to the lost;
in love He bids us follow by taking up our cross.
Despite our sinful nature - our envy, hate and greed -
the promise of Your Kingdom stands for all who believe.
This glorious gift is offered to every race and tongue;
by seeking your forgiveness in faith, we are made one.
The hands that broke my shackles were pierced with cruel nails.
Your cross and resurrection: our lifeline that prevails.
Your gift of full redemption, is ours through wondrous grace
and never-ending mercy - we can but give You praise!
Isaiah 56: 1+6-8 / Matthew 15: 10-28
Copyright © Paul Hughes 2005
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Blesséd Are Those
A Trinitarian hymn based on Romans 8 which
describes how those who have faith in God are, by His
grace, free from sin and condemnation.
10 10 11 10
Alternative traditional tune: Epiphany
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Blesséd are those who trust in the Father -
freed from sin’s pow’r by His Spirit of life,
death is defeated, all evil confounded,
no condemnation for all who have faith.
Blesséd are those who live in Christ Jesus:
God’s given Son, crucified in our place,
offering Himself for the ransom of many,
opening wide the great floodgates of grace.
Blesséd are those who live by the Spirit,
fixing their minds on things holy and true,
lives filled with peace, and a joy everlasting,
cleansed and forgiven, accepted, renewed.
Copyright © 2005 Paul Hughes
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10 10 11 10
Alternative traditional tune: Epiphany
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Blesséd are those who trust in the Father -
freed from sin’s pow’r by His Spirit of life,
death is defeated, all evil confounded,
no condemnation for all who have faith.
Blesséd are those who live in Christ Jesus:
God’s given Son, crucified in our place,
offering Himself for the ransom of many,
opening wide the great floodgates of grace.
Blesséd are those who live by the Spirit,
fixing their minds on things holy and true,
lives filled with peace, and a joy everlasting,
cleansed and forgiven, accepted, renewed.
Copyright © 2005 Paul Hughes
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Silently, so Silently
A reflection upon the prophecies fulfilled in
Christ's birth, the uncomfortable contrast of events at
Bethlehem with those 30 years later at Calvary, and the
peace, light and joy that will encompass all believers
when Jesus, creator God incarnate, returns.
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Silently, so silently
the prophets' words fulfilled;
not with fanfare or salute,
the promised King is born.
Innocent, so innocent,
wrapped in his mother's arms,
angels bow and call his name:
Immanuel - "God with us".
Bringing peace into the world:
yes, this child will rule the world.
In a manger, swathed in cloth,
the baby lies asleep,
not knowing what the future holds -
the pain that lies ahead.
Eyes of mercy, hands of grace,
Creator God made flesh -
watch helplessly; reach powerlessly,
as a babe - and on the cross.
Bringing light into the world:
yes, this child will rule the world.
Bringing joy into the world:
yes, this child - he made the world.
Copyright © 2004 Paul Hughes
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Silently, so silently
the prophets' words fulfilled;
not with fanfare or salute,
the promised King is born.
Innocent, so innocent,
wrapped in his mother's arms,
angels bow and call his name:
Immanuel - "God with us".
Bringing peace into the world:
yes, this child will rule the world.
In a manger, swathed in cloth,
the baby lies asleep,
not knowing what the future holds -
the pain that lies ahead.
Eyes of mercy, hands of grace,
Creator God made flesh -
watch helplessly; reach powerlessly,
as a babe - and on the cross.
Bringing light into the world:
yes, this child will rule the world.
Bringing joy into the world:
yes, this child - he made the world.
Copyright © 2004 Paul Hughes
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Your Grace
A song of worship and thankfulness, acknowledging
God's amazing love and grace in our lives.
Your grace has brought me here Lord,
in my weakness draw me near.
Let me feel your arms around me,
in your presence draw me near.
You’re my comfort, my Redeemer,
You’re the shade at my right hand,
You’re my refuge and my shelter;
in your mercy I will stand.
Lord I want to praise your name, every waking hour
Lord I know through all my days, you are here at work in me
Lord I want to trust you more, for the precious gift you’ve given
has set me free: O Lord, have your will for me.
When I think of all your blessings
and I marvel at your grace
I am filled with awe and wonder -
I will glorify your name.
Lord I want to praise your name, every waking hour
Lord I know through all my days, you are here at work in me
Lord I want to trust you more, for the precious gift you’ve given
has set me free: O Lord;
Lord I want to praise your name, every waking hour
Lord I know through all my days, you are here at work in me
Lord I want to trust you more, for the precious gift you’ve given
has set me free: O Lord, have your will for me.
Copyright © 2003 Paul Hughes
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Your grace has brought me here Lord,
in my weakness draw me near.
Let me feel your arms around me,
in your presence draw me near.
You’re my comfort, my Redeemer,
You’re the shade at my right hand,
You’re my refuge and my shelter;
in your mercy I will stand.
Lord I want to praise your name, every waking hour
Lord I know through all my days, you are here at work in me
Lord I want to trust you more, for the precious gift you’ve given
has set me free: O Lord, have your will for me.
When I think of all your blessings
and I marvel at your grace
I am filled with awe and wonder -
I will glorify your name.
Lord I want to praise your name, every waking hour
Lord I know through all my days, you are here at work in me
Lord I want to trust you more, for the precious gift you’ve given
has set me free: O Lord;
Lord I want to praise your name, every waking hour
Lord I know through all my days, you are here at work in me
Lord I want to trust you more, for the precious gift you’ve given
has set me free: O Lord, have your will for me.
Copyright © 2003 Paul Hughes
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