Hymns to Commemorate 90th Anniversary

The following hymns have been written by Rev. Richard S. Cody to commemorate the 90th anniversary of St. John's Lutheran Church, Monett, MO, of which he has served for the past 8 years. Serving St. John's has been one of his greatest joys in ministry and the writing of these hymns captures his joy and appreciation for the people of the congregation. We hope that you will enjoy them.

“LORD, GOD, THROUGH CHRIST, YOU HERE EMBRACE”
ANNIVERSARY HYMN 90TH ANNIVERSARY
ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH, MONETT, MO

Lord, God, through Christ, You here embrace,
The faithful through the Means of Grace.
Your precious Sacraments and Word
And Holy Absolution heard.

God blest the saints who came before,
That we might worship and adore
The Christ our Lord, the Lamb of God
They paved the way that we have trod.

In love they gave, each one their share
To build this house of Word and prayer--
First-fruits they shared that all might see
This gate to blest eternity.

On bended knee we here receive
Christ’s gifts which help us to believe
For still to those with eyes to see
This place proclaims His mystery.

With grateful hearts, these saints before
Gave back to Him whom we adore:
The Christ who’s Word they took to heart
May we, like them, now do our part!

We honor those who by Your grace,
Built here, by faith, this sacred space.
To come and worship Father, Son,
And Holy Spirit Three-In-One.

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Tune: Erhalt Uns, Herr (LSB 655)
Text: Rev. Richard S. Cody, b. 1970-
Epiphany 2009
All Rights Reserved. Copyright 2009

No part of this hymn may be used or reproduced in any fashion without permission.


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“LORD CHRIST, YOU ARE THE REASON”
ANNIVERSARY HYMN 90TH ANNIVERSARY
ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH, MONETT, MO


Lord Christ, You are the reason,
We offer thanks and praise,
To mark the Church's seasons,
Her high and holy days:
That share with us Your story
We would not leave untold —
Our ninety years of learning
To be Your blood-bought fold.

God formerly has spoken
Through prophet and through priest
With comfort for the broken,
With joy for sins released.
Called pastors preach before us
of God’s own substitute
His Word, His Christ, His Jesus,
Our Way, our Life, our Truth.

God raised up for His glory
the founders of this place
That we might tell the story
Of God’s eternal grace.
His Word, His gifts we cherish
His Truth we now retain,
Though bricks and mortar perish
His Church on earth remains.

Who can foretell the future,
What trials may come our way.
Through words of holy Scripture
Give peace, Lord, day by day.
Lord God, revealed in Jesus
Your holy Church endow
With wisdom, love, and courage
To serve your Kingdom now.

This church of Christ united
By Water and by Word,
Is blessed with love requited
To serve your, gracious Lord.
Lord, may this church's vision,
To go where You shall lead,
Fulfill the Great Commission
To serve Your world in need.

We thank you God the Father
Through Jesus Christ Your Son
With Holy Spirit gather
Your Church, Lord, make us one.
We ask You for Your blessing
Dear Lord, this day, we pray
With praise and adoration
Till dawns the glorious day!

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Tune: King’s Lynn (LSB 518)
Text: Rev. Richard S. Cody, b. 1970-
Epiphany 2009
All Rights Reserved. Copyright 2009


No part of this hymn may be used or reproduced in any fashion without permission.