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Browsing Elements of Worship in A Book of Hymns for Public and Private Devotion (15th ed.)

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ElementHymnFirst Line
Communion Songs#139According to thy gracious word
Communion Songs#153Bread of heaven, on thee we feed
Confession Songs#162Come, ye disconsolate, where'er ye languish
Opening Hymns#49Holy, holy, holy Lord God Almighty!
Opening Hymns#63From all that dwell below the skies
Opening Hymns#245Father, source of every blessing
Prayer Songs#99Prayer is the soul's sincere desire
Scripture Songs#105While shepherds watched their flocks by night
Scripture Songs#259God moves in a mysterious way
Songs of Response#63From all that dwell below the skies
Songs of Response#238Rise, my soul, and stretch thy wings
Songs of Response#239Nearer, my God, to Thee
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