All Peoples, Come and Clap Your Hands
Psalm 47

All peoples, come and clap your hands,
to God lift up your voice;
The Lord Most High is the great King,
In triumph now rejoice.

Our God has gone up with a shout,
The Lord with trumpet sound;
For God is King o'er all the earth,
Now let all praise resound.

Sing praise to God, sing glorious praise,
Sing praises to our King;
With understanding, raise a shout,
Let ev'ry nation sing.

God sits upon His holy throne,
With princes gathered there;
All peoples bow before the Lord,
His vic'try they shall share.

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Tune: Mear, arr. William Knapp, 1738
Lyrics: Brian L. Penney, 2008

The Wisdom of Solomon

Trust in the Lord with All Your Heart

My son, do not forget my law,
Your heart keep my commands;
For length of days, long life, and peace,
Are yours from God's own hand.

Mercy and truth, do not forsake,
Write these upon your heart;
And in the sight of God and man,
Favor shall not depart.

Trust in the Lord with all your heart,
From wisdom do not stray;
In all you do acknowledge Him,
And He shall guide your way.

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Tune: 24th, attr. to Lucius Chapin, 1813
Lyrics: Brian L. Penney, 2008

For Trinity Season...

To Build His Holy Church

The Father, to our plight did send,
His Son, lost sinners to befriend;
The Spirit shall on us descend,
To build His holy Church.

The Spirit leads us to attend,
The cause of Christ, our King defend;
The Father’s glory is our end;
To build His holy Church.

Hold fast to Christ unto the end,
The Father’s love let us commend;
The Spirit be our guide to send,
And build His holy Church.
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tune: Isleworth, Samuel Howard, 1765
lyrics: Brian L. Penney 2008

Before the Savior’s Heav’nly Throne

Before the Savior’s heav’nly throne, angels sing;
They worship Him, the Holy One, Mighty King.
Ten thousand times ten thousand, they loudly say:
“O worthy is the Lamb, Alleluia, Amen!”

With string-ed harps and golden bowls, bowing down,
They sing a new song to the Lord–-worthy Crown!
From ev’ry tribe and nation, by His own blood;
He has redeemed His people, Alleluia, Amen!

O worthy is the Lamb of God, Who was slain;
Who is, and was, and is to come—bless His Name;
All praise and honor be to Him, upon the throne;
And to the Lamb forever, Alleluia, Amen!

All glory be to God alone, Sacred Three;
To Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, Trinity.
Let all on earth and heav’n above, with shouts of joy,
Sing of God’s gracious favor, Alleluia, Amen!

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tune: 15th Century Basque Carol
lyrics: Brian L. Penney, 2008

Jehovah, How My Foes Increase
Psalm 3

Jehovah, how my foes increase,
And those who bring trouble my way;
They all rise up against me.
I hear their taunts both night and day:
“There is no help for him," they say,
"His God shall not sustain him.”

But You, Jehovah, are my shield,
My glory, O most glorious One;
The One Who lifts up my head.
I cried to You, my voice was heard,
You did not turn away from me,
From Zion’s hill You answered.

I lay me down, in restful sleep,
All through the darkness of the night;
I woke, the Lord had sustained me.
I will not fear, though countless foes
Encamp themselves on every side;
The Lord Himself is with me.

Arise, O Lord, save me, my God!
For You have struck my enemies
Upon the cheek, shattered their teeth;
Salvation belongs to our God!
Your blessings are forever found,
Upon Your favored people.

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Tune: Kommt Her Zu Mir, 15th century German traditional
Lyrics: Brian L. Penney 2008

Benediction & Blessing

To Him Who keeps your feet from stumbling,
Presents you faultless at His throne;
Before His face with joy exceeding,
To God our Savior, wise alone,
Be glory, majesty, and pow'r,
Both now and forever, Amen!

The Lord forever bless and keep you,
The Lord His face upon you shine,
With gracious favor look upon you,
And in His love grant, peace divine;
From Father, Son and Holy Ghost,
Both now and forever, Amen!

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Tune:O Dass Ich Tausend Zungen Hatte, Johann Balthasar Konig, 1738
Lyrics: Brian L. Penney, 2008

For Ascension....

Men of God, Behold He Calls Us

Men of God, behold He calls us,
King of kings, our Captain, Jesus;
To the battle He shall lead us,
Into every land.

Christian soldiers, to your stations;
Go now into every nation,
With the Gospel of salvation;
'Tis our Lord’s command.

See His banners flowing,
Mighty weapons showing;
Satan’s horde, before the Lord,
Shall soon their knees be bowing!

Onward! Like the tireless ocean,
All hold fast with strong devotion!
Men of God, press on to glory,
Faithful to the end!

Fierce the battle, see it raging;
Let no fear, your hearts engaging,
Follow Christ, His Truth proclaiming;
Jesus’ name defend!

Wicked powers may try to shake you,
Smite, pursue, and overtake you;
Men of God, His grace shall make you,
Victors in the end.
(Refrain)

Men of God, a crown awaits us;
Fix your eyes on Christ before us;
Hear, “Well done!” for faithful service;
Glory to our King!

Now with joy, Christ’s praises sounding;
Over all the world resounding,
Christendom extends its bounding;
Glory to our King!
(Refrain)

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Tune: March of the Men of Harlech, Welsh National Melody, 1873
Lyrics: Brian L. Penney, 2008