TABLE OF CONTENT

1. MCN Vision & Mission

2. Youth Pledge
3. Youth Fellowship Anthem
4. Bishop’s Address
5. Lay President’s Address
6. Youth Coordinator’s Address
7. President’s Address
8. The Executives & Planning Committee
9. Convention Guidelines
10. Convention Lifestyle
11. Convention Program
12. Order of Welcome Service
13. Order of Holy Communion Service
14. Order of Opening Service
15. Order of Thanksgiving Service
16. Bible Study Outline
17. Convention Hymns
 METHODIST CHURCH NIGERIA YOUTH FELLOWSHIP ANTHEM

VISION 1. Lord, in the fullness of my might,

To be one of the largest and spiritually I would for thee be strong:
vibrant Churches in Nigeria While runneth o’er each dear delight,
To Thee should soar my song.
MISSION
To consistently with more souls for Christ, 2. I would not give the world my heart
develop spiritually fulfilled members and And then profess Thy love;
remain very active in serving humanity. I would not feel my strength depart,
And then Thy service prove.

YOUTH PLEDGE 3. I would not with swift-winged zeal,

I pledge to submit myself to the Lord Jesus On the world’s errands go,
Christ our Saviour. And labour up the heavenly hill
With weary feet and slow.
To serve Him with fear and humility, and to
be totally committed to Christ. 4. O not for Thee my weak desires,
My poorer, baser part!
To be a shining light that will radiate love, O not for Thee my fading fires,
respect, obedience, discipline, honesty and The ashes of my heart!
all other Christian virtues to others.
5. Choose me in my golden time,
To be loyal to Methodist Church Nigeria and
In my dear joys have part!
to those who are in authority over me.
For Thee the glory of my prime,
To be faithful and honest in reading and The fullness of my heart.
applying the Holy Scripture to my daily life.
6. I cannot, Lord, too early take
And to be by divine grace, an ambassador of The covenant divine;
Christ in my home, Church and the O ne’er the happy heart may break,
community, all the days of my life. Whose earliest love was thine.

So help me God! Amen.

 BISHOP’S GOODWILL MESSAGE FOR THE Let me congratulate those who got married,
12TH ANNUAL DIOCESAN YOUTH those who graduated and those who got
FELLOWSHIP CONFERENCE admission into higher institution, may your
blessing be permanent in Jesus name.
The Theme of Diocesan Conference is
extract from the methodist Church Nigeria
amin theme: “Contend to Conquer
Empowering the Youth” Jude 3.
In this world, there are two kinds of people:
the losers and the winners. The losers go
through life missing the mark, not fulfilling
the potential that God has given them. The
winner goes through life hitting the mark,
always trying to fulfill God’s will.
The losers when they try and fail, they get
stuck in depression and regret. The winners,
when they try and fail, they always rise up.
The loser always think that failure is the
final, the winner always think that success is
Dearly Beloved in Christ, never ending and failure is never final.
We give God all the glory, honour and This exactly is what the book of Jude is
adoration for yet another wonderful time in encouraging us to do by contending
His presence as youth in this diocese. earnestly for the faith in order to be a
winner both spiritual and physically. To
We thank God for His mercy and protection
contend means to fight, to struggle, to
in keeping us alive to be partakers of this
argue and to confront barrier that may likely
year’s conference, it is not by our own but
disturb our faith and carreers in life.
by His mercy and favour. May His name be
praised. As youth and disciple of Christ if you want
to make it in life, there is no short cut than
I want to welcome you all to the venue of
to hide under the banners of Jesus Christ.
this year conference, Oshodi. On behalf of
the Lay President, Dame Olufunmilayo A.
Agbato and the entire members of the
Diocese I seize this opportunity to thank
immensely the coordinator, The Rev. O. J.
Opebiyi, the executives and the entire
members of the youth in this Diocese for
what you allow God to be using you for in
His kingdom. May God continue to guide
and uphold you in all your ways in Jesus
name.
I want to suggest these seven points among Let me frankly tell you some possible
many that can help us to conquer and be temptations you may encounter in your life
empowered:
a. Sex: can lead to unplanned
1. Walk with faith – When you walk pregnancy and untimely death if you try to
with faith in your heart, you are not alone. abort it.
God is there with you. And even when you
b. Drug: Do not be tempted by the
walk through the storm in your life, you can
lifestyle of others, learn to live simple and
hold you head up high.
not live beyond your parents means.
2. Imitate Jesus – Jesus is the clear
c. Pride: Do not be overcome by pride
mirror of our souls. Each one of us is unique
that you do not listen to your parents’
so, do not compare yourself with others.
advice. The book of Proverbs says “An
Jesus is the supreme example of faith, hope
obedient child is the joy of his parents but a
and love.
stupid son brings grief”.
3. Nothing is impossible – You must
7. Serve the Lord – Finally, whatever
always be positive and always use positive
you do, do it as if you’re serving the Lord.
words. But if you must say a negative word,
When I was a child, my dream was to
it is this “nothing is impossible” the bible
become a farmer; in my modern school I
clearly says that there is nothing impossible
wanted to become a Driver to transport
to those who believe. If you can dream it,
people from place to place, in my secondary
believe it and pursue it, you will succeed.
school I wanted to become an Interior
4. Never give up – Whatever happens, Decorator. As a priest I would transport
never give up on life. Hold on to your people to church and crusade, I do help in
dreams. If you have a noble dream, pursue painting church and manse where I have
that dream, never give -up until it becomes worked. God works in mysterious ways to
yours. As a person, you are not defined by fulfil the desires of our heart.
how many times you fail but by how many
As you converge in this 12th Annual
times you rise up after every fall.
Diocesan Youth Conference, I pray God to
5. Excel in everything you do - guide, direct and protect you through in
Excellence is not necessarily perfection. Jesus name.
Excellence is doing the best that you have.
Thanks for your rapt attention.
Have faith in yourself that you can do it
well.
6. Resist temptation – When you rise The Rt. Rev. J. O. Gboyega Ohu
to success, there will be some temptations
in your life. Jesus was tempted like human Diocesan Bishop
beings; yet he did not sin. What are the
temptations in your life? Some said the sin
of youth is passion, adult is pride and old is
prejudice.
LAY PRESIDENT’S GOODWILL MESSAGE TO I also implore you that wherever you find
2023 DIOCESAN YOUTH FELLOWSHIP yourself in the society, you should position
CONFERENCE yourself always as an ambassador of our
Lord Jesus Christ.
I wish you happy and fruitful deliberations,
while I pray that we shall all live to witness
many more conferences if Jesus tarries.
Thank you and God bless you all.
Worthy is the Lamb!
Hallelujah!!!

Dame Olufunmilayo Agbato,

Your Lay President.

The President, the coordinator, the

Executive members and all youths of the
Methodist Church Nigeria, Diocese of Lagos
North. I thank God Almighty for counting
you all worthy to witness yet another
conference of the youth fellowship.
It is not by our power or might, but for the
reason that God still has purposes for you
and us all. May these purposes not elude
you in Jesus name. I charge everyone of you
present to allow the Holy spirit to take His
eminence in your midst.
I implore you to partake meaningfully in all
the proceedings and please make sure that
by the time you disperse, there must be
something concrete to take back home that
will impart positively on you and on the
others back home in your various churches.
 CORDINATOR’S ADDRESS TO THE 12TH THEME OF THE CONFERENCE
ANNUAL YOUTH CONVENTION
Contend to conquer: Empowering the
Youth - Jude 3
There is a saying in Yoruba land “I cannot
come and die won't inherit his father’s
property” and this simply means only those
who are ready to stand, struggle, fight
earnestly, compete, argue etc. for what they
believe can win or achieve their desired
goals and objectives.
Contend is an action word and this is calling
every one of us to set out in action and stop
being a mediocre, complacent, murmuring
and complaining for this will take us or the
church nowhere.

Jude’s purpose in his letter was in two folds:

To expose the false teachers that had
It is gratifying to register profound gratitude infiltrated the Christian community and to
to the Almighty God, our maker and encourage Christians to stand firm in faith
redeemer who has keep us by His grace and and fight for the truth.
gave us the privilege to witness a time like
this. My fellowship ambassador of Christ, only
those who stand to contend can conquer.
I want to appreciate and welcome the
leadership of the diocese, our Bishop and Just as David in 1Samuel 17, who saw a
wife The Rt. Rev. J. O. 'Gboyega Ohu and challenge in the camp of the Israelites and
mummy R.K. Ohu, The Lay President Dame the way the Philistines defiled the God of
Olufunmilayo Agbato, our newly elected Lay Israel then took up the challenge and
President Sir. Dotun Somoye, Circuit contend against Goliath, will you also rise
Presbyters, ministers who in their interest up to contend against every challenge in our
support the work of God in this fellowship church or the body of Christ as a whole.
and made this year’s convention a reality. Let me ask us today; what are those
Let me congratulate the newly elected challenges you have identified in your
officers; it's my prayer that the Lord will church, what step are you taking to solve it
empower you with his wisdom to pilot the or you are still among those murmuring and
affairs of this fellowship in a time like this. complaining without taking any action?
Beloved, for you to contend and conquer,
you must:
1. Know your source of strength (Jesus) -
John 15:5, Daniel 11:32
2. Walk and not just work with Jesus
3. Flee from every appearance of evil (1
Thess. 5:19-22,)
4. Be determined and focus (Daniel 1:8-16)
5. Be a goal getter.
Let me congratulate some of our youth that
God has help to achieve one great landmark
or the other since our last convention.
Those that got admitted into higher
institution, those that graduated from
higher institution, successful completion of
NYSC, call to bar, securing good job, getting
married and bless with a baby etc. It my
prayer that the good Lord will continue to
move us forward and Higher in Jesus’ name.
Amen.
I welcome all delegates and urge everyone
to cooperate with the Holy Spirit and
adhere strictly to the guidelines governing
this convention as the Lord is set to take you
through this journey throughout this
weekend. I pray each one of us will have an
encounter with the LORD in this convention
in Jesus mighty name. Amen.

God bless you all.

The Rev. O. J. Opebiyi
Coordinator
 PRESIDENTIAL ADDRESS TO THE ANNUAL The theme "Contend to Conquer" embodies
DIOCESAN YOUTH FELLOWSHIP our determination to rise above mediocrity
CONVENTION 2023 and complacency. We firmly believe that
the potential within each of us is immense,
waiting to be unleashed. Through
empowering ourselves with knowledge,
nurturing our talents, and embracing the
values that define us as Christians, we can
become catalysts for positive change in our
communities, our nation, and beyond.
Let us remember the words of Jude, who,
like us, recognized the urgency of
contending for the faith. In this convention,
we have the opportunity to deepen our
understanding of our shared salvation and
to strengthen our resolve to uphold the
values and principles entrusted to us by
God.
Dear fellow Youth in Christ, May this convention be a transformative
experience for all of us, igniting a passion
Warm greetings to each and every one of
within us to make a difference in the world.
you as we gather here today under the
Let us seize this moment to connect with
theme;
like-minded individuals, to learn from
"Contend to Conquer: Empowering the experienced brethren, and to cultivate
youth." lasting friendships that will support us on
our journey.
It is with great joy and anticipation that we
come together at this convention, guided by Together, we can become a force to be
the words of Jude 1 verse 3 which states, reckoned with, as we carry the torch of faith
and empower the youth of our nation. Let
"Dear friends, although I was very eager to
us embrace this calling with enthusiasm,
write to you about the salvation we share, I
knowing that we have the power to shape
felt compelled to write and urge you to
the future and leave a lasting impact for
contend for the faith that was once for all
generations to come.
entrusted to God’s holy people."
May God bless our time together and may
As the President, it is my utmost privilege to
His guidance be with us as we embark on
address you all and emphasize the
this journey of empowerment and
significance of this gathering. We are here
transformation.
not merely to pass the time or engage in
empty pursuits, but rather to equip Yours in Christ,
ourselves with the knowledge, wisdom, and Adesina Abiodun Paul,
inspiration needed to conquer the Youth President,
challenges that lie before us. MYF DOLAN.
 CONVENTION GUIDELINES CONVENTION LIFESTYLE

• All participants must register through the As you meet with God, take note of the
registration link or at the convention following: “It is a lifestyle”
secretariat. • Have a thankful heart to God that you
• All guest participants (from other circuits are here. “In everything give thanks; for
or other churches) should register also at this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for
the convention secretariat. you”. (I Thessalonians 5:18)
• Every session of the convention is • Do not be worried, instead share your
important for all participants. heart with God, your father “be anxious
• For counselling, see any members of the for nothing, but in everything by prayer
bible study unit. and supplication, with thanksgiving, let
• Only the convention officials are allowed your request be known to God”
to leave the convention ground for (Philippians 4:6)
official reasons. • Pay a very close attention to God your
• All participants are members of the father’s word. Because he desires to
family meeting and they are to obey the speak to you at this convention. “Hear
family meeting code of conduct. Report my children, the instruction of a father,
any lost item at the convention and give attention to know
secretariat. understanding” (Proverbs 4:1)
• No participant is not allowed to move • Obey the direction of all convention
from the convention venue without officials, for it is for your own good. “Let
obtaining a pass note from the every soul be subject to the governing
convention chaplain or convention authorities for there is no authorities
officials. that exist are appointed by God”.
• Ringing of the bell is a guide for an (Romans 13:1)
activity, always obey. • Keep your body, do not expose your
• Show your meal ticket to the directors of nakedness, for you are not your own, you
the kitchen unit for marking belong to God. “Or do you not know that
• Keep the environment clean & tidy your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit
• Always put on your convention tag for who is in you, who you have from God,
easy identification (very mandatory) and you are not your own for you were
• Always remember you are your brother’s brought are a price, therefore glorify god
keeper in your body and your spirit, which are
• Focus on God, He has something for you God’s. (1 Corinthians 6:19-20)
and stay blessed in Jesus' name (Amen). • Above all, guard your heart in all
diligence because out of it flow the issue
of life.

You are welcome!

 CONVENTION PROGRAM

THEME: CONTEND TO CONQUER, EMPOWERING THE YOUTH

TIME THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY
05:00 GENERAL DEVOTION
05:30 SANITATION / EXERCISE
07:00 BIBLE STUDY / PRAYER CHAIN
08:30 BREAKFAST
EXPOSITION OF CONVENTION
09:00 EUCHARIST SERVICE
THEME
11:0 ARRIVAL OPENING CEREMONY THANKSGIVING
BUDGETING, SAVING & SERVICE
12:00
INVESTMENT
01:30 ICE BREAKER GAMES
02:00 LUNCH
CHURCH & SOCIETY; JAPA PERSONAL & PROFESSIONAL
03:00
MISSION GROWTH
05:00 REGISTRATION BIBLE QUIZ HEALTH TALK
OPENING DEBATE & ESSAY
06:30 HYMN SINGING
CEREMONY COMPETITION DEPARTURE
07:30 DINNER
09:00 LET ME MEET YOU PRAISE / FUN NIGHT FAMILY MEETING
11:00 POWER NIGHT MOVIE HUB
00:00 LIGHTS OUT
ORDER OF WELCOME SERVICE I. Bishop Address
1. Call to worship II. Lay President Address
2. Opening prayer
III. Coordinator Address
3. Praise and worship
4. Exhortation by the coordinator IV. President Address
5. Welcome address by the president
6. Convention rules and lifestyle V. Others
7. Introduction of unit heads 4. Let’s Chat with the Bishop & our
8. Other announcements Ministers: Theme - Methodism
5. Donations to support the youth
ORDER OF HOLY COMMUNION SERVICE 6. Votes of Thanks
1. Organ recital 7. Benediction
2. Opening hymn EMHB 64 8. Group photography
3. Declaration to Absolution
4. Praise worship ORDER OF CONVENTION THANKSGIVING
5. Bible reading: Jude 1-7 SERVICE

Matthew 14:22-33 1. Processional hymn EMHB 8

6. Hymn EMHB 821 2. Call to worship

7. Sermon: Very Rev. Paul Egbo 3. Praise worship

8. Nicene Creed and Prayer 4. Prayer and Lord's Prayer

9. Communion 5. Bible Reading: Gen. 45:1-15

10. Youth Choir Presentation Matt. 15: (10-20) 21-28

11. Notices 6. Hymn EMHB - 300

12. Thanksgiving 7. Sermon

13. Prayer and benediction 8. Creed and Prayer

14. organ recital 9. Tithe & Offerings

10. Notices

ORDER OF OPENING CEREMONY 11. Thanksgiving

1. Opening Prayer 12. Closing hymn EMHB 396

2. Introduction to the high table 13. Prayer and Grace

3. Goodwill Messages 14. Recessional Hymn EMHB 313

 BIBLE STUDY DAY 1
THEME: CONTEND TO CONQUER: EMPOWERING YOUTH
TEXT: JUDE 1:3
TOPIC: CONTENDING TO CONQUER AS YOUTHS
Introduction:
The phrase "contend to conquer" carries a sense of struggle, determination, and ultimately,
victory. In the Bible, we find numerous instances where individuals had to contend with
challenges in order to achieve their goals and fulfill God's purposes. In a world where the values
of society often clash with the teachings of the Bible, it's crucial to empower ourselves as youth
to stand strong in our faith. Jude 1:3 provides a rallying cry for believers to "contend earnestly
for the faith which was once for all delivered to the saints." This verse encapsulates the essence
of standing firm in the face of challenges to protect and uphold the true teachings of
Christianity.
QUESTIONS FOR DISCUSSION:
1. What do you understand by the term contend to conquer? (Jude 1:3, Acts 20:38-30,
Matthew 24:24-25.)
2. What interest of the society often clash with the teachings of the bible? (1 Corinthians
6:18-20, Hebrews 13:4, Genesis 1:27, Phillipians 4:8, Proverbs 14:12)
3. Provide and critically explain with examples of young people in the bible who contended
to conquer by standing strong in their faith across different situations. (1st Samuel 17,
Danel 1-3, Genesis 37-50).
4. How can we as young believers contend for faith? (2 Timothy 2:15, James 4:8, Titus 2:6-
8, Romans 12:2, Psalm 56:3-4)
Side question:
There is a saying if you cannot beat them, join them. Explain for and against in your own
understanding in relation to the theme
Conclusion:
The call to "contend earnestly for the faith" in Jude 1:3 carries profound implications for
empowering young believers. By equipping them with the tools to defend their faith and
navigate challenges, we enable them to conquer doubts and grow into strong, confident
individuals rooted in their beliefs.
Memory verse:
“Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the
evil day, and having done all, to stand.” (Ephesians 6:13)
 BIBLE STUDY DAY 2
THEME: CONTEND TO CONQUER: EMPOWERING YOUTH
TEXT: JUDE 1:3
TOPIC: EMPOWERING YOUTHS TO CONTEND
Introduction:
The youth of any generation hold the potential to shape the course of history, both in the
secular world and within the Kingdom of God. Empowering youths to contend involves
equipping them with the spiritual, emotional, and intellectual tools necessary to face the
challenges of life while remaining rooted in their faith.
In today's rapidly changing world, young people face numerous challenges and temptations that
can shake their faith and convictions. Jude 1:3 presents an insightful perspective on how youths
can be empowered to stand firm and contend for their faith. This verse encourages believers to
"contend earnestly for the faith which was once for all delivered to the saints."

QUESTIONS FOR DISCUSSION:

1. What do you understand by the term empowering youths to contend?
2. What are some challenges young believers face while contending for faith to conquer?
(Mark 4:19, Proverbs 4:23, Romans 12:12)
3. In what ways can youth empower themselves to contend for their faith? (2Timothy 3:16-
17, Jude 1:3, Proverbs 19:20, Proverbs 1:5, Proverbs 27:17, Matthew 5:16)
4. In what way can the church help to empower youths to contend for their faith? (Titus
2:6-7, Proverbs 9:9, Hebrews 10: 24-25)
Side question:
What is with youths and online church service? (Hebrews 10:25)
Conclusion:
Empowering young believers to contend for their faith involves equipping them with
knowledge, skills, and a strong foundation in God's Word. By embracing apologetics, engaging
with their surroundings, fostering meaningful relationships, and practicing spiritual disciplines,
young believers can confidently and effectively engage with the world while staying true to their
faith. As they grow in their understanding and relationship with God, they become empowered
to contend for truth, love, and transformation in their lives and communities.
Memory verse:
"But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone
who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and
respect." (1 peter 3:1)
 CONVENTION HYMNS
EMHB 64 EMHB 821
1. PRAISE to the Lord, the Almighty, 1. Stand up, stand up for Jesus
the King of Creation; Ye soldiers of the Cross;
O my soul, praise Him, for Lift high His royal banner;
He is thy health and salvation; It must not suffer loss.
All ye who hear, From victory unto victory
Brothers and sisters draw near, His army shall He lead,
Praise Him In glad adoration. Till every foe Is vanquished
And Christ is Lord indeed.
2. Praise to the Lord, who doth prosper 2. Stand up, stand up for Jesus
thy work and defend thee; The trumpet-call obey;
Surely His goodness and mercy Forth to the mighty conflict
here daily attend thee: In this His glorious day!
Ponder anew What the Ye that are men, now serve Him
Almighty can do, Against unnumbered foes;
If with His love He befriend thee. Let courage rise with danger,
And strength to strength oppose.
3. Praise to the Lord, who,
when tempests their warfare are waging, 3. Stand up, stand up for Jesus
Who, when the elements madly around Stand in His strength alone:
thee are raging, Biddeth them cease, The arm of flesh will fail you;
Turneth their fury to peace, Ye dare not trust your own.
Whirlwinds and waters assuaging. Put on the Christian's armour,
And watching unto prayer,
Where duty calls, or danger,
4. Praise to the Lord, who when Be never wanting there.
darkness of sin Is abounding,
Who, when the godless do triumph, 4. Stand up, stand up for Jesus
all virtue confounding, The strife will not be long;
Sheddeth His light, This day the noise of battle,
Chaseth the horrors of night, The next the victor's song.
Saints with His mercy surrounding. To him that overcometh
A crown of life shall be;
5. Praise to the Lord! He with the King of
O let all that is Glory Shall reign eternally.
In me adore Him!
All that hath life and breath,
come now with praises before
Him! Let the Amen
Sound from His people again
Gladly for aye we adore Him.
Amen.
EMHB 8 Redeemer, and Friend
1. O WORSHIP the King,
All glorious above; 6. O measureless Might
O gratefully sing Ineffable Love!
His power and His love: While angels delight
Our shield and defender, To hymn Thee above,
The ancient of days, The humbler creation,
Pavilioned in splendour, Though feeble their lays,
And girded with praise. With true adoration
Shall lisp to Thy praise.
2. O tell of His might, Amen.
O sing of His grace,
Whose robe is the light, EMHB 300
Whose canopy space; 1. BREATHE on me, Breath of God;
His chariots of wrath Fill me with life anew,
The deep thunder-clouds form, That I may love what Thou dost love,
And dark is His path And do what Thou wouldst do.
On the wings of the storm.
2.Breathe on me, Breath of God,
3. The earth with its store Until my heart is pure,
Of wonders untold, Until with Thee I will one will,
Almighty! Thy power To do and to endure.
Hath founded of old,
Hath stablished it fast 3.Breathe on me, Breath of God,
By a changeless decree, Till I am wholly Thine,
And round it hath cast, Until this earthly part of me
Like a mantle, the sea. Glows with Thy fire divine.

4. Thy bountiful care 4.Breathe on me, Breath of God;

What tongue can recite? So shall I never die,
It breathes in the air, But live with Thee the perfect life
It shines in the light, Of Thine eternity.
It streams from the hills, Amen.
It descends to the plain,
And sweetly distils
In the dew and the rain.

5. Frail children of dust,

And feeble as frail,
In Thee do we trust,
Nor find Thee to fail;
Thy mercies how tender,
How firm to the end,
Our Maker, Defender,
EMHB 396 2. O perfect redemption, the purchase of
1. LORD, In the fullness of my might, blood!
I would for Thee be strong: To every believer the promise of God;
While runneth o'er each dear delight, The vilest offender who truly believes,
To Thee should soar my song. That moment from Jesus a pardon receives.
2. I would not give the world my heart,
And then profess Thy love; 3. Great things He hath taught us,
I would not feel my strength depart, great things He hath done,
And then Thy service prove. And great our rejoicing through Jesus the
3. I would not with swift-winged zeal Son;
On the world's errands go, But purer, and higher, and greater will be
And labour up the heavenly hill Our wonder, our rapture,
With weary feet and slow. when Jesus we see.

4. O not for Thee my weak desires, EMHB 738

My poorer, baser part! O not for 1. REVIVE Thy work, O Lord,
Thee my fading fires, Thy mighty arm make bare;
The ashes of my heart! Speak with the voice that wakes the dead,
And make Thy people hear.
5. Choose me In my golden time,
In my dear joys have part! 2. Revive Thy work, O Lord,
For Thee the glory of my prime, While here to Thee we bow; Descend,
The fullness of my heart O gracious Lord, descend
O come and bless us now.
6. I cannot, Lord, too early take
The covenant divine; O 3. Revive Thy work, O Lord,
ne'er the happy heart may break Create soul-thirst for Thee;
Whose earliest love was Thine And hungering for the Bread of Life,
O may our spirits be.
EMHB 313
1. To God be the glory! great things He 4. Revive Thy work, O Lord,
hath done! Exalt Thy precious name;
So loved He the world that He gave us His And, by the Holy Ghost, our love
Son; For Thee and Thine inflame.
Who yielded His life an atonement for sin, *
And opened the Life gate that all may go in. 5. Revive Thy work. O Lord:
Praise the Lord! praise the Lord! Give power unto Thy word;
Let the earth hear His voice Grant that Thy blessed Gospel may
Praise the Lord I praise the Lord! In living faith be heard.
Let the people rejoice! O come to the
Father, through 6. Revive Thy work, O Lord,
Jesus the Son: And give Him the glory I great And give refreshing showers;
things He hath done! The glory shall be all Thine own,
The blessing, Lord, be ours.
EMHB 402 3. Finish then Thy new creation,
1. Faith of our fathers, living still Pure and spotless let us be;
In spite of dungeon, fire, and sword, Let us see Thy great salvation,
O how our hearts beat high with Perfectly restored in Thee;
Joy Whene'er we hear that glorious word. Changed from glory into glory,
Faith of our father’s Holy faith Till in heaven we take our place,
We will be true to thee till death. Till we cast our crowns before Thee,
Lost in wonder, love, and praise.
2. Our fathers, chained In prisons dark,
Were still in heart and conscience free; EMHB 438
And blest would be their children's fate, 1. JESU, my Lord, my God, my All,
Though they, like them, should die for thee. Hear me, blest Saviour, when I call;
Hear me, and from Thy dwelling-place
3. Faith of our fathers Pour down the riches of Thy grace:
God's great power Shall soon all nations win Jesu, my Lord, I Thee adore;
for thee; O make me love Thee more and more.
And through the truth that comes from
God Mankind shall then indeed be free. 2. Jesu, too late I Thee have sought;
How can I love Thee as I ought?
4. Faith of our fathers We will love And how extol Thy matchless fame,
Both friend and foe in all our strife, The glorious beauty of Thy name?
And preach thee, too, as love knows how,
By kindly words and virtuous life. 3. Jesu, what didst Thou find in me,
That Thou hast dealt so lovingly?
How great the joy that Thou hast brought,
So far exceeding hope or thought
EMHB 431
1. LOVE divine, all loves excelling, 4. Jesu, of Thee shall be my song;
Joy of heaven, to earth come down; To Thee my heart and soul belong;
Fix in us Thy humble dwelling, All that I have or am is Thine,
All Thy faithful mercies crown: And Thou, blest Saviour, Thou art mine:
Jesu, Thou art all compassion, Amen.
Pure, unbounded love Thou art;
Visit us with Thy salvation,
Enter every trembling heart.

2. Come, almighty to deliver,

Let us all Thy grace receive;
Suddenly return, and never,
Never more Thy temples leave:
Thee we would be always blessing,
Serve Thee as Thy hosts above,
Pray, and praise Thee, without ceasing,
Glory in Thy perfect love.