MAY 27 1921 .'h %6/GAL StW#^^ Division , ^^^d^^^ A 1 cl^ Hymni Ecclesiae HYMNS OF THE CHURGH^oFT MAY 2// IS 21 A COLLECTION OF VJy'' V^ RESPONSIVE SCRIPTURE READINGS, STAKIDATR^^ HYMNS AND TUNES, AND SPIR- ITUAL SONGS FOR Worship in the Church, the Home, the Bible School and the Evangelistic Service. EDITED BY WILLIAM E. M. HACKLEMAN. - EDWIN O. EXCELL RESPONSIVE READINGS EDITED BY ALLAN B. PHILPUTT - DANIEL R. DUNCAN "Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly ; teaching and admonishing one another in Psalms and Hymns and Spiritual Songs, singing with grace in your hearts unto God." — Col. 3:16. CopDrighl, 1911, hu Hackleman Mutic Co. OWNED AND PUBLISHED BY Hackleman Music Co., Majestic Bldg. Indianapolis, Ind. Prices on application. Read This Foreword, First. "HYMNI ECCLESIAE," or "Hymns of the Church," is issued in response to a re- quest from many churches for a General Purpose Hymnal, combining Standard Hymns and Gospel Songs for 'the Church, the Bible School and tlie Evangelistic Meeting. HYMNS from the standard hymnody of the church have been selected. These come as a rich inheritance from the centuries past, and are from every creed of every Nation, tribe and tongue that has striven to lift up the heart to God in prayer and praise. Hymns from the Psalms; hymns from the Church of the early centuries of tha Christian era; hymns from the Dark Ages; hymns from ihe Reformation period, together with the very best English hymns of later date, are included. THE STANDARD by which these were selected is worthy of notice, and is here recorded: (1) Literary Excellence. The language should be refined, and marked by vigor and catholicity of thought, the figures of speech should be aptly chosen, and poetical genius should mark every line. (2) Lyrical Quality. The rhythm of every line should be identical with that of every corresponding line of every other stanza. This ryth- mical element enables the true musician to express intensively every thought and emotion. (3) Liturgical Appropriateness. They should be adapted to the needs of the church, and should be largely prayer and praise, the two chief elements of worship. (4) Reverence. This element should be at the basis of every hymn in its conception and expression, and it will readily reveal itself by producing reverence in the heart, (5) Spiritual Reality. A hymn should be truthful. It is as important that we speak the truth when we sing as when we pray, and a hymn should be true to facts without, as well as one's own inner life. That which vitalizes a hymn is its fidelity to the truth and the realities of one's religious experience. (6) Scripturalness. They should be scriptural in sentiment and expression, and void of dogmas or purely theological con- ceptions. (7) Unity. There should be some great central truth around which every other truth entwines to give it symmetry and beauty, and emphasis and power to reach the heart. TUNES have been culled from the stately chorals of European Schools of Music, and the simple melodies and rich harmonies of the American School, thus providing suitable music for all churches and all services. GOSPEL SONGS have been placed in "Part Two." The gospel song is strictly of American origin of the last half of the nineteenth century. The Church has not had time to place its stamp of approval on this music as a class, and has scarcely begun to designate the songs that it will perpetuate. However, many of these animated songs have proven their worth in our Bible Schools, Evangelistic Campaigns, and great Con- ventions and Assemblies. With the standard of excellence noted above we have en- deavored to select the best songs available, many of which we believe will be accorded a permanent place in our standard hymnody by the Universal Church, the only real tribunal before which they must answer. ORDER OF ARRANGEMENT was the first consideration. The Topics to be treated, and their logical arrangement is most essential. Every phase of Church life and religious experience has been included, that could be, without becoming so complex as to thwart the very purpose of a topical order. It is so inclusive, and so logically ar- ranged that a subject index is not needed. Note that each Topic begins with the fa- miliar hymns and tunes, and that the newer and more difficult follow. RESPONSIVE READINGS. The two types mark the division between the leader and the congregation. In the selections from the Psalms, the numbering of the verses may be followed, or the verses may be divided, following the parallelism of the He- brew, as indicated by the two types. The last is strongly commended. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS. To all those who have rendered special service, or offered valuable suggestions, or permitted the use of copyrights, we wish to express our sin- cere thanks. MISSION. May "Hymns of the Church" fulfill a worthy mission, and may it, in actual service, prove its true worth. THE EDITORS. ®r^er of arrangement ^This Order of Arrangement should be studied by the leader, until it becomes very familiar.! PART ONE PAGE Title 1 Preface 2 Order of Arrangement 3 Opening Sentences 4 Invocations 5 Responsive Sentences with music... 6-9 . Lord's Prayer (Music) 9 Communion Service 11-12 Baptismal Service 12-13 Baptismal Chant 13 Offering and Offertory Sentences. . . 14 Selections from the Psalms 15-39 Responsive Scripture Readings ..... 40-65 Index to Sentences and Services ... 66 Index to Selections from Psalms. . . 66-67 Index to Responsive Readings 68 Doxologies 10 Worship— hymn no Opening 1-10 Closing 11-14 Morning. 15-16 Evening 17-28 Lord's Day 29-34 God, the Father— Being and Omnipotence 35-38 Creator and Ruler 39-41 Glory and Majesty 42-44 Providence and Grace 45-49 Praise to God 50-56 Jesus Christ, the Son— Incarnation and Advent 57-65 Life and Ministry 66-71 Sufferings and Death 72-80 Burial and Resurrection 81-83 Ascension and Coronation 84-88 Reign and Mediation 89-95 Praise to Christ 96-109 The Holy Spirit, the Comforter . 110-118 The Holy Scriptures 119-123 ^, ^ hymn no The Gospel of Atonement — Salvation Needed 124-127 Salvation Provided 128-129 Salvation Offered— Invitation 130-146 r Faith . . 147-150 Salvation Accepted: { Repentance 151-158 *^ ) Confession 159-162 (Obedience 163-175 The Church— Constitution 176-180 Communion 181-195 Unity and Fellowship 196-205 Mission and Growth 206-232 Conflict and Triumph 233-245 Ministry 246-250 Officers 251-252 Missionaries 253-256 Farewell Service 257-259 Building and Dedication 260-266 The Christian Life— Penitence and Confession ....... 267-273 Trial and Temptation 274-280 Conflict and Courage 281-290 Trust and Security 291-313 Prayer and Aspiration 314-335 Consecration and Service 336-354 Love and Gratitude 355-365 Joy and Peace 366-374 Sorrow and Consolation 375-380 Time and Eternity — Death and Burial 381-389 Second Coming of Christ 390-392 Angels 393 Heaven 394-400 Miscellaneous — Thanksgiving 401-408 National 408-416 Temperance and Reform 417-420 Spiritual Songs 427-432 PART TWO Spiritual Songs 433-610 Sentences for ©pentna Service To be quoted by the minister. I. Blessed is the man whom thou choosest, and causest to approach unto thee, that he may dwell in thy courts: we shall be satisfied with the goodness of thy house, even of thy holy temple. il. O thou, whosoever thou art that enterest this house, be silent, be thoughtful, be reverent; for this is the house of God. And leave it not without a prayer to God for thyself, for those who minister. and for all who worship here. III. Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: And ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light. IV. Hear, O Israel, and give ear, O Earth. The Lord, our God, is one. And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart and with all thy soul and with all thy mind and with all thy strength. And thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself. V. We have not an High Priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities ; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin. Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need. VI. It is a good thing to give thanks unto the Lord, and to sing praises unto thy name, O Most High : to show forth thy loving-kindness in the morning, and thy faithfulness every night. VII. Return unto thy rest, O my soul; for the Lord hath dealt bountifully with thee. Abide with us : for it is toward evening, and the day is far spent. VIII. Lord, I cry unto thee : make haste unto me ; give ear unto my voice, when I cry unto Thee. Let my prayer be set forth before thee as incense ; and the lifting up of my hands as the evening sacrifice. To be read responslvely by minister and conKreKation. Choir may follow with Responsive Sentence. IX. 1 O come. Id ns worship and bow down; Let us kneel before the Lord our maker. 2 For he is our God; And we are the people of his pasture, and the sheep of his hand. X. 1 The Lord is in his holy temple: Let all the earth keep silence before him. All. 2 Let the words of my mouth, And the meditations of my heart, Be acceptable in thy sight, O Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer. XI. 1 Wherewith shall I come before the Lord, And bow myself before thee, most high God? 2 He hath showed thee, O mayi, what is good; And what doth the Lord require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God 1 XII. 1 The hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshipers shall worship the Father in spirit a7id truth: For such doth the Father seek to be his worshipers. 2 God is Spirit: And they that worship him must wor- ship in spirit and truth. XIII. 1 Behold what ma7iner of love the Father hath bestowed Jipoti ?is, That we should be called children of God. 2 And tho2i shalt love the Lord thy God, with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, a7id with all thy might. And thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself. 3 Behold, let us love one another: For love is of God; and every one that lov- eth is begotten of God and knoweth God. XIV. 1 He that dwelleth in the secret place of the Most High, Shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. 2 Lord, thoji hast been our dwelling-place In all generations. 3 O satisfy us in the morning with Thy loving-kindness; That we may rejoice and be glad all our days. Ilnvocattone I. With gladness we come again into thy house, O our Father! We remember the many precious seasons of communion with thee, and of fellowship one with another which thou hast granted us here. Meet with us again to-day, and abundantly bless us, we pray, in Jesus' name. Amen. II. O God, thrilling with life on this happy resurrection morning, we come to thee. Our life is from thee. In thee we live and move and have our being. We give our lives back to thee, for we have been bought with a price. Accept us, our Father, to- day, through our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. III. O Lord, with joy we come again into this quiet sanctuary, where thou dost meet thy people. Graciously shed abroad thy love in our hearts this day. Lift us out of our sins and sordidness. Fix our feet on the Rock of Ages. Feed us with the bread of eternal life, and give us strength for life's ceaseless duties. Amen. IV. Father, in coming again into the assem- bly of thy saints, we invoke thy presence. We pray thee to speak peace to the troub- led; to give courage to the broken-hearted; to give strength to the heavy-laden; to bring conviction and repentance to the sin- ful; and to shed forth thy love in all our hearts: through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. V. With the return of this blessed day, v.-c gladly enter thy house, our heavenly Father. We are weak, and we come pray- ing for strength. We are sinful, and we pray for forgiveness. We hunger and thirst after righteousness, and we long to have the promise fulfilled in us. Though we are often selfish and indifferent, yet to-day we plead for the spirit of Christ. Satisfy us with thy grace and truth, and send us hence, filled with divine strength, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. VI. Quietly turning from the world, we are come to seek thy face, O Lord! We ask not freedom from the world's burdens, but for thy reviving grace, that we may be enabled to bear our own part. We ask not for release from trial, but for divine strength to enable us to endure. We ask for light upon our pathway, and for the truth which will dispel our doubts. In Jesus' name. Am,en. VII. Holy art thou, O Lord, our God! and blessed is thy great name. Sinful are we, O merciful Father, and hungry for thy righteousness. Satisfy us to-day as we gather in thy house. Fill us. with thy spirit, that we may have the wisdom and the strength to do thy perfect will. In the Redeemer's name. Amen. VIII. O thou God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, with joy and praise do we enter thy courts on this beautiful day. We come, fleeing from the dead past of our own cold and sinful natures, that we may bathe in the warmth and sunlight of thy love, and thus be enabled to rise into the fulness of the new life in thee. Here, to- day, meet with and bless thy people, grant- ing them the richness of thy salvation; through Jesus Christ our Saviour. Amen. IX. Loving Father, thy goodness permits us to come before thee again with praise and adoration. We beseech thee to hear the prayers of thy people and bless us abun- dantly in our worship. Bless the reading of the holy scriptures, that we may receive from it the message of God. Bless thy ministering servant, that he may bring the word of God to thy people. Bless us in our songs, that we may be lifted into per- fect harmony with thee. Bless us as we sit together in this heavenly place around the table of our Lord, and make us one in him. Fill us with all the fulness of God, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. X. Almighty God, who hast given us. grace at this time with one accord to make our common supplications unto thee; and dost promise that when two or three are gath- ered together in thy name thou wilt grant their requests; fulfil now, O Lord, the desires and petitions of thy servants, as may be most expedient for them ; granting us in this world knowledge of thy truth, and in the world to come life everlasting. Amen. — Chrysostom. XI. Our Father, again, as ever before, breathe upon us the blessings which we need — even that spirit of enlightenment, and of faith, and of love by which we shall know that we are thy children, and rise into communion with thee. Help us to lay aside all those influences that depress us, and which give strength to our senses. Give us those inspirations by which we may discern the invisible and the spiritual. And may the services of the sanctuary, and all the offerings of our hearts, our thoughts, and our fellowship, to-day, be acceptable to thee. And look lovingly upon us, that we may have joy and re- joicing in thee. We ask it for Christ's sake. Amen. — Henry Ward Beecher. IResponeive Sentencee GLORIA PATRI Henry W. Greatorez 4i-^ -B*- ^^ "H- t— n S Glo-rybe to the Fa-ther, and to the Son, and to the Ho - ly Ghost: As it M .^^ . ■> f r- r .-^ feg- -^ - fz2=^ x^ m Ji^ f^ -v—^ -(5^ r- * > ^a ^— i*- aZI»Z3Z3t k «i: was in the beginning, isnow, and ev-er shall be, world without end. 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Ho - ly, Ho-ly, Ho-ly. *ifi 1-^ r« nS" 1 e r« 1 —^ y^- ^ I *^ 4 g?- s: IResponsive Sentences [These Sentences may be interchanged and used zvith any Chant on this page."] FARRANT RICHARD Farrant I -zrf- +-zd- T- -&• -^- £: * -15> -»^ -«»- f^ rg The io?-(Z is in His 0 worship the Lord in the RUSSEI.I. ho - beauty of temple: holiness: let all the earth, keep /car be- si-' lence be- fore Him, fore — all the Him. earth. i 1 - -cS^ ^ -^- -^- '<9- -r:r ^ 42- ^ 16 SANCTUS Samuel Wesley m -zS- g? sJ -g g) Pg Ho - ly, Ho - ly. Ho T-'S' e? ly, Lord God of hosts, Heav'n and earth are full of Thy - — g^- I I Glo - ry I ^1 :M^ be to Thee, O Lord most high. A - men •^ J' /y* I ^ ''^ 1 — ^"- # ^ i -fMT 1 7 SANCTUS Frederick A. G. Odselet -g? • ii -^ 4 3 g<--g?' ga :ifc •<^ ga ^ tS' <& — (S^ Ho - ly, Ho - ly, Ho ■gy . 9 — £> ly. Lord God of hosts, Heav'n and earth are full of Thy ■g . # ig f^ I ^' ^=^ -t2- ^ ^ / ^P- ■'»— ^^ id: i3 I ^ g'o. 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I i^ UK^ IOC P= r-'i 'III 19 I THE LORD'S PRAYER Gregorian r% I g> i_ :e f sir si- :^ -&. -^2. ^^.Al ffii: ± ^^ -4^ ■t^ ^ Our Father, who \ \ art in heaven, ) Give Its this ( And lead us not ) j into temptation, [• ( biif de- ) hallow * ed day our liv - er be Thy dai - ly us from name; bread; evil; Thy kingdom come; Thy will be clone on and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgiue for Thine is the kingdom, and the power,cn2d the earth* as it them that glory, "f or- trespass'a- ever. A- heavcn. gainst us. 20 THE LORD'S PRAYER (To de chanted in unison on Z).) Slowly pp Harmony PS ~OZ m 3^" "z?: M ^— «- -0^ ■(5»- g 1§;N=/ -(SiS;^ -^ ^5^=^ -^J^? fl^-Vr^^ y^-^j^^.^ :s^-^^'27- Our Father, who art in heaven, \ hallowed be Thy name; \ Thy kingdom come; Thy will be done on | earth, as it is in heaven. | Give us this day our daily bread; | and forgive us our trespasses, | as we forgive those who trespass against us. | And lead us not into temptation, | but deliver us from evil; j for Thine is the kingioxQ, \ and the power, and the | glory, for- | ever and | eyer. | A- — men. 10 21 Doxologied Praise God, from whom all blessings flow Thomas Ken OLD HUNDRED Louis Bourgeois Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise Him above, ye heav'nly host; Praise Him, all creatures here below; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. AmEN. m gr gfg ->5>-^ ^ -^^^f^ f^f^r^ ^r^-f^^ i^i^ KS P4— 42Z-g- t^^ H^^ s^ 22 Glory to the Eternal One I * William Hammond i i HENDON Henri A. C. Malan i^ -25t- ^•-''g g-^^ 5 :s i& — HS' 15>- r r - r - Glo-ry to th'E-ter-nal One, Glo-ry to His On-ly Son, Glo-ry to the , jJ e Jese^ .(2- •P- i^ £ ?g-jg — |g— r^ ri' 42 pz. FF^ ^ iSi- fe^ la -«S2- ^ "»~y ^g— z^ -^-... ^ — ^ — Lgjj — 2? — ^-gy^&^ Spir-it be Now, andthro'e - ter-ni - ty, Now, and thro' e - ter- ni - ty. Amen. m £ .^ .£2. .i2 (g- .(2. .|22. jSiL :p2_»2- -^2- -t22- ■g— t^ .^^p-i^ ^^ ^ 23 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ 3 BENEDICTION 9 -= A. T. SCHAUFPLBB P Cres 3 m gr-".g.: .^ ' a t^t -:irzir The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, The love of God the Father, And the com- =& ?=:^ #=?: p — a^—f- ^^ f -*2- fc^ P >-^:g -(2 — u- -r^ ^^ Dim. I PJD ^ 11 a i^^=* ^^ -rSt- ■p=*^=t?*_.^ -# «- T munion of the Ho - ly Spir-it, Be, and a - bide with us all. A - MEN. ^ (5>— i-j — rj r?gJ— J "p-i-F F — u LI'S W ^ g i * i ^ 45^ :^ ^ Copyright, 1894, by S. M. Bizby. Used by permission ti:be Communion Service II single goblets or self^collecting trays. The Lord Jesus in the night in which he was betrayed took bread; and when he had given thanks, he brake it, and said. This is my body, which is for you: this do in remembrance of me. [Thanks and distribution of loaf.] In Hke manner also he took the cup, after supper, saying. This cup is the new covenant in my blood: this do, as often as ye drink it, in remembrance of me. [Thanks and distribution of wine.] II. And when the hour was come', he sat down, and the apostles with him. And he said unto them, With desire I have desired to eat this passover with you before I suffer. And he took bread, and when he had given thanks, he brake it, and gave to them, saying. This is my body which is given for you: this do in remembrance of me. [Thanks and distribution of loaf.] And he took a cup, and gave thanks, and gave to them, saying, Drink ye all of it. [Thanks and distribution of wine.] Simultaneous Communion. III. [The officers assemble at the front, an elder taking his place at each end of the table. After an appropriate song, the minister reads:] The Lord Jesus in the night in which he was betrayed took bread ; and when he had given thanks, he brake it, and said, This is my body, which is for you: this do in remembrance of me. [The elder to the right then offers thanks for the loaf, after which distribution is made to the congre- gation, each communicant retaining the bread in the hand until all are served, and the deacor^s have re- assembled in front and are served. The minister then reads:] And he gave to the disciples, and said, Take, eat: this is my body. [All eat together. After a sufficient pause the min- ister reads:] In like manner also he took the cup, after supper, saying. This cup is the new covenant in my blood; this do, as often as ye drink it, in remembrance of me. [The elder to the left offers thanks for the cup, after which the order is observed as for the distribution of the bread. The minister then reads:] And he took a cup, and when he had given thanks, he gave to them: and they all drank of it. So likewise let us do. [After drinking, the cups will be retained in the hands until the minister reads the following verse:] As often as ye eat this bread and drink the cup, ye proclaim the Lord's death till he come. [The service mav be closed with the singing of one verse of "Nearer, My God, to Thee," or some other well-known hymn.] IV. [This second form is intended to be used exactly as the first form. It is a little longer. Variety will be given to the service by using the forms alternately. Further variety may be introduced by the minister.] And when the hour was come, he sat down, and the apostles with him. And he said unto them, With desire I have desired to eat this passover with you before I suffer. And he took bread, and when he had given thanks, he brake it, and gave to them, saying, This is my body which is given for you: this do ye in remembrance of me. [Distribution.] And when he had blessed, he brake it, and gave to them, and said, Take ye: this is my body. Eat ye all of it. And the cup in like manner after supper, saying, This cup is the new covenant in my blood, even that which is poured out for you. [Distribution.] And he took a cup, and gave thanks, and gave to them, saying. Drink ye all of it. [After drinking, the minister reads:] He was wounded for our transgressions, he was. bruised for ovir iniquities; the chastise- ment of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed. [The first stanza of "My Faith I,ooks Up to Thee" forms a fitting close to this service.] [The following responsive services, by minister and congregation, make an impressive introduction for tiie use of either of the above forms.] Cojne unto me, all ye that labor, and are heavy laden, And I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you. And learn of me. For I am meek and lowly in heart: And ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy. And my burden is light. Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man would cofue after me, Let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me. For whosoever would save his life shall lose it: And whosoever shall lose his life for my sake shall find it. For what shall a man be profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and forfeit his life 9 Or what shall a man give in exchange for his life ? / am the bread of life. If any man eat of this bread he shall live forever. 12 tTbe Communion Service VI. Verily, verily, I say imtoyoti. Except ye eat the flesh of the Son ofmaii, anddritik his blood, Ye have not life in yourselves. He that eateth my flesh and drijiketh my blood hath eternal life; And I will raise him up at the last day. For my flesh is meat indeed. And my blood is drink indeed. As the living Father setit me, and I live because of the Father,- So he that eateth me, he also shall live because of me. This is the bread which came down out of heaven: Not as the fathers ate and died; he that eateth this bread shall live forever. Thanksgivings. For the Loaf. VII. Loving Father, we give thee thanks for this loaf, the emblem of the broken body of our Lord and Saviour. Wc partake of it because we love thee, and with gratitude we wish to remember that thoti hast redeemed us through the Son of thy love. May this service be to us, not a mere outward form, but may it be the symbol of the complete assimilation in our own lives of the character of Jesus our Savior. Amen. \ VIII. O God, with unspeakable gratitude we assemble v.-ith thy children around this sacred table. Vv-'c gather here to renew our fellow- ship with Jesus Christ, and to come again into communion with all the saints in light. Through these consecrated elements, may we become conscious of the Master's presence here. And so, thanking thee with all our hearts for this simple and abiding token of thy love, we pray thee to bless this loaf to the quickening in our hearts of such devotion as led Jesus to the cross. May we be drawn close to his side, as we now gaze upon him, lifted up from the earth for our salvation. Amen. For the Cup. IX. We thank thee also, dear Lord, for this cup, the emblem of the shed blood of our loving Redeemer. In this his life was poured out for our sakes. May we here to-day remember that he died for us. May we realize that we are not our own, but that we have been bought with a price. So may we be enabled worthily to partake of these sacred emblems, in Jesus' name. Amen. X. We also bless thee for this cup, most gracious Lord, as we yearningly come to learn the lesson of the cross of Calvary. "He saved others: himself he could not save." He could not save us, and spare his own life. Dear Father, give us to-day the spirit of the Christ. Help us to present our bodies living sacrifices, which is our reasonable service. Help us with all our hearts to seek to be as he was in this world, that we may be enabled to become as he is in the realms of light. Help us, as he did, to plant the seed of our lives in the fertile soil of humanity, that through thy love working in us, we may bear fruit an hundred fold. So may our worship at this table inspire us to-day, through Jesus Christ our Saviour. Amen. Baptismal Service [The baptismal service should be made one of the most serious and impressive of all the church services. The baptistry should be surrounded by flowers, and the water properly tempered. Every chance for mockery should be removed. The congregation should approach the pool with prayer and sacred sons;s. If the following service is carefully used it will insure the solemnity and dignity that should accompany every baptism. It can readily be adapted to any number of candidates. The service should never be hurried; always finish the reading of the verse or song before baptizing the can- didate. I,et an elder or other good reader read the service. The reader takes his place at the reading desk, keep- ing the congregation singing appropriate hymns until the minister and candidates are prepared.] Reader. And Jesus came and spake unto them, say- ing. All authority hath been given unto me in heaven and in earth. Go ye, therefore, and make disciples of all the nations, baptiz- ing them into the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Ghost: teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I command- ed you: and lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. — Mali. 28: 18-20. Prayer. [The minister leads the first candidate into the wa- ter, while the reader reads:] And they went down into the water, both Philip and the eunuch, and he baptized him. — Acts 8: 38. [The candidate is then baptized, and the reader says:] Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be bom anew, he cannot see the kingdom of God. Nicodemus saith unto him. How can a man be born when he is old? Jesus an- swered,Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God. — John y- 3-6. [As the second candidate is led into the wcter, the reader shall say:] On the day of Pentecost, the Apostle Peter said to penitent believers, Repent ye, and be baptismal Service 13 baptized, every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ unto the remission of your sins; and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. — Ads 2: 38. [As the candidate is lowered into the water, a fa- miliar hymn is sung, or the choir uses one of the bap- tismal chants. See,6e/ow.] [After the third baptism, the reader says:] Having been buried with him in baptism, wherein ye were also raised with him through faith in the operation of God, who raised him from the dead. ... If then ye were raised together with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated on the right hand of God. Set your mind on the things that are above, not on the things that are upon the earth. For ye died, and your Hfe is hid with Christ in God. — Col. 2:12 and 3: 1-3- [As the fourth candidate is lowered into the water, another verse is sung, or the choir chants. See below.] [As the fifth candidate enters the pool, the reader says:] In those days cometh John the Baptist, preaching in the wilderness of Judea, saying, Repent ye; for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. . . . Then went out unto him Jent- salem and all Judea, and all the region round about Jordan ; and they were baptized of him in the river Jordan, confessing their sins. — Matt. 3: i, 2, 5, 6. [The fifth candidate is then baptized, and the choir chants, or the reader reads:] Then cometh Jesus from Galilee to the Jordan to be baptized of him. But John would have hindered him, saying, I have need to be baptized of thee, and comest thou to me? But Jesus answering said unto him. Suffer it now : for thus it becometh us to fulfil all righteousness. Then he suffered him. And Jesus, when he was baptized, went up straightway from the water: and lo, the heavens were opened unto him, and he saAV the Spirit of God descending as a dove, and coming upon him; and lo, a voice out of the heavens, saying. This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. — Matt. 3: 13-17. [The sixth candidate is baptized, after which a verse or two of song is used.] [As the seventh candfdate rises from the water, the reader says:] What shall we say then? Shall we con- tinue in sin that grace may abound? God forbid. We who died to sin, how shall we any longer live therein? or are ye ignorant that all we who were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death ? We were buried therefore, with him through baptism into death : that like as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, so we also might walk in newness of life. — Rom. 6: 1-4. [The eighth candidate is then baptized, and as he rises from the water, a hymn or chant is used until the ninth candidate is in the pool.] [As the ninth candidate is baptized, the reader says:] For if we have become united with him by the likeness of his death, we shall be also by the likeness of his resurrection ; knowing this, that our old man was crucified*R'ith him, that the body of sin might be done away, that so we should no longer be in bondage to sin; for he that hath died is justified from sin. But if we died with Christ, we believe that we shall also live with him; knowing that Christ being raised from the dead dieth no more; death no more hath dominion over him. For the death that he died he died unto sin once : but the life that he liveth he liveth unto God. Even so reckon ye also yourselves to be dead unto sin, but alive unto God in Christ Jesus. — Roin. 6: 5-1 1. [If there are other candidates, use songs and chants during the intermissions between baptisms.] [After the last candidate is baptized, the reader says:] And Jesus, having been made perfect, be- came unto all them that obey him the author of eternal salvation. (Hcb. 5: 9.) For ye are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus. For as many of you as were baptized into Christ did put on Christ. — Gal. 3: 26, 27. [In closing, let all sing, with bowed heads, "Nearer, My God, to Thee," to be followed by the benediction.] FARRANT Baptismal Cbante Richard Farrant I -^5^ -^- -&- -(&- i m -&- ^ 42- p -PZ- -U- , The mercy of the \ Lord is from ev- ) erlasting to ever- ^ lasting upon • To such as them that keep His fear Him, covenant, And His right- eousJiess And to all those that remember His com- un - to mandments to chil-dren's do — children. them. 14 ZTbc ©fferina To be read by minister, or by minister and congregation responsively. I. Honor the Lord with thy substance, And with the first fruits of all thine increase. There is that scattereth and yet increaseth ; And there is that withholdeth more than is meet, and it tendeth unto poverty. II. For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though lie was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, that ye through his poverty might become rich. Freely ye have received; freely give. III. Upon the first day of the week, let each one of you lay by him in store, as God hath prospered him. He that soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly ; and he that soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully. Let each man do ac- cording as he hath purposed in his heart ; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver. IV. The earth is the Lord's, and the fulness thereof. The world and they that dwell therein. And ye are not yotir own ; for ye were bought with a price. Remember the words of the Lord yesus, how that he said. It is more blessed to give than to receive. But as ye abound in everything, in faith, and utterance, and knowledge, and in all earnestness, see that ye abound in this grace also. ©ffertor^ IPrai^ers May follow or precede the offering. V. O Lord, as recipients of thy ceaseless boun- ties, we come to-day to lay our offering upon the altar of love. May its use be blessed of thee in the building up of thy kingdom, through our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. VI. Lord, help us ever to remember that the silver and the gold are thine, and the cattle on a thousand hills. May we realize that we are but stewards of the manifold grace of God. So in our offering to-day, enable us to give a worthy account of our stewardship, through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen. VII. Dear Father, we love thee because thou hast first loved us. And we bring this offering of love to thine altar that in this way we may express our gratitude for all thy gifts to us. We thank thee that through the labor of our hands we may praise thee. Accept us, then, with all that we possess, in Jesus' name. Atnen. ©tfertor^ Sentences iy\^ d-U^ I g UN I -st- -^:^ :5=^ A - MEN. :^ :^ *- ^-^ jC- ^m -42- i ■©^ -t5>- -P^ 8 All things come of i Remember the 9 ] words of the Lord ( Jesus, how Thee, 0 that He Lord; said, and of Thine OfVjii \ It is more \ \ blessed to \ have we give than giv - en to re- Thee. I I -zt- -^ -^ -SI 2sf^-M *f -»g- ■^ -<2- A - MEN. m. ^ ^ jS. (&- 10 Let each man do according as he hath purposed (See aXso Eymmz in his heart; Not grudging- ly, or of neces- sity: for God loveth ■ a cheerful giver. Selectlone from tbc ipsalme Prepared by D. R. Dungan 15 STo be r«ad responsively by minister and congregation, dividing the verse as indicated by the two tjrpes. bllowing the numbering. See preface, page 4.] The Desire for God, Sei^ection I. Psalm J22. 1 I wets glad when they said tinto me, Let lis go unto the house of the Lord. 2 Our feet are standing Within thy gates, O Jerusalem; 3 Jerusalem, that art builded As a city that is compact together: 4 Whither the tribes go up, even the tribes of the Lord, For a testimony unto Israel, to give thanks unto the name of the Lord. 5 For there are set thrones for jtidgmeiit, The thrones of the house of David. 6 Pray for the peace of ferusalem: They shall prosper that love thee. 7 Peace be within thy walls, And prosperity within thy palaces. 8 For my brethren and companions' sakes, 1 will now say, Peace be within thee. 9 For the sake of the house of the Lord our God I will seek thy good. Psalm 84. 1 How amiable are thy tabernacles, O Lord of hosts! 2 My soul longeth, yea, even fainteth for the courts of the Lord; My heart and my flesh cry out unto the living God. 3 Yea, the sparrow hath found her an house, and the swallow a nest for herself, where she may lay her young , Even thine altars, O Lord of hosts, my King, and my God. 4 Blessed are they that dwell in thy house: They will be still praising thee. 5 Blessed is the man whose strength is in thee; In whose heart are the high ways to Zion. 6 Passing through the valley of Weepi?ig they make it a place of springs; Yea, the early rain covereth it with blessings. 7 They go from strength to strength. Every one of them appeareth before God in Zion. 8 O Lord God of hosts, hear my prayer: Give ear, O God of Jacob, 9 Behold, O God our shield. And look upon the face of thine a- nointed. 10 For a day in thy courts is better than a thousand. I had rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God than to dwell in the tents of wickedness. 11 For the Lord God is a sun and a shield: the Lord will give grace and glory: No good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly. \2 O Lord of hosts. Blessed is the man that trusteth in thee. Selection II, Psalm 63. 1 O God, thou art my God; early will I seek thee: My soul thirsteth for thee, my flesh longeth for thee, in a dry and weary land, where no water is. 2 So have I looked upon thee in the sanctuary. To see thy power and thy glory. 3 For thy lovitig -kindness is better than life; My lips shall praise thee. 4 So will I bless thee while I live: I will lift up my hands in thy name. 5 My soul shall be satisfied as with marrow and fatness; And my mouth shall praise thee with joyful lips; 6 When I remember thee upon my bed. And meditate on thee in the night watches. 7 For thou hast been my help. And in the shadow of thy wings will I rejoice. 8 My soul followeth hard after thee: Thy right hand upholdeth me. 9 But those that seek my soul, to destroy it. Shall go into the lower parts of th« earth. 10 They shall be given over to the power of the sword: They shall be a portion for foxes. 1 1 But the king shall rejoice in God: Every 07ie that sweareth by him shall glory; For the mouth of them that speak lies shall be stopped. i6 Selections tcom tbe psalms Psalm 42. 1 As the hart panteth after the water brooks, So panteth tuy soul after thee, O God, 2 My soul thirsteth for God, for the living God: When shall I come and appear before God? 3 My tears have been my 7neatday and night, While they continually say unto me. Where is thy God ? 4 These things I remember, and pour out my soul within me. How I went with the throng, and led them to the house of God, with the voice of joy and praise, a multitude keeping holyday. 5 Why art thou cast down, O my sotil? And why art thou disquieted within me? Hope thou in God: for I shall yet praise him for the health of his countenance. 6 O my God, my S02il is cast down within me: Therefore do I remember thee from the land of Jordan, and the Hermons, from the hill Mizar. 7 Deep calleth unto deep at the noise of thy waterspouts: All thy waves and thy billows are gone over me. 8 Yet the Lord will co^ujuand his loving- kindness in the day-time. And in the night his song shall be with me, even a prayer unto the God of mv life. 9 / will say nnto God my rock. Why hast thou forgotten me? Why go I mourning because of the op- pression of the enemy ? 10 As with a sword in my bones, mine adversaries reproach me; While they continually say unto me. Where is thy God ? 11 Why art thou cast down, O ?nysoul? And why art thou disquieted within me? Hope thou in God: for I shall yet praise him, who is the health of my coun- tenance, and my God. Praise and Thanksgiving. Selection III. Psalm J47. 1 Praise ye the Lord; for it is good to sing praises unto our God; For it is pleasant, and praise is comely. 2 The Lord doth build up ferusalem; He gathereth together the outcasts of Israel. 3 He healeth the broken in heart. And bindeth up their wounds. 4 He telleth the number of the stars; He giveth them all their names. 5 Great is our Lord, and ynighty in power; His understanding is infinite. 6 The Lord upholdeth the meek: He bringeth the wicked down to the ground. 7 Sing 7mto the Lord with thanksgiving; Sing praises upon the harp unto our God: 8 Who covereth the heaveti with clouds, who prepareth rain for the earth. Who maketh grass to grow upon the. mountains. 9 He giveth to the beast his food, And to the young ravens which cry. 10 He delighteth not in the strength of the horse: He taketh no pleasure in the legs of a man. 11 The Lord taketh pleasure in them that fear him, In those that hope in his mercy. 12 Praise the Lord, O ferusalem; Praise thy God, O Zion. 13 For he hath strengthened the bars of thy gates; He hath blessed thy children within thee, 14 He 7nakcth peace in thy borders; He filleth thee with the finest of the wheat. 15 He sendcth out his commandment upofi earth; His word runneth very swiftly. 16 He giveth snow like wool; He scattereth the hoar frost like ashes. 17 He casteth forth his ice like morsels: Who can stand before his cold ? 18 He sendcth 07it his word, and melteth them: He causeth his wind to blow, and the waters flow. 19 He sheweth his word jaito facob. His statutes and his judgments unto Israel. 20 He hath not dealt so with any 7iation: And as for his judgments, they have not known them. Praise ye the I