Song : God bless the Wesley Guild

(a) SING : GOD BLESS THE WESLEY GUILD (Members of the Wesley Guild will proceed to the Altar) 1. God bless the Wesley Guild Endow her with thy love, Guild her aright, Thy peace send forth to her That she may do thy will And let her watchword be One heart! One way! 2. What shall our greeting be Sign of our unity? Jesus is Lord! May we no more defend Barriers he died to end Give me your hand, my friend One Church, One Lord. 3. Oh Lord, of Heaven and Earth To thee we now commend For thy wisdom The Head of Wesley Guild To guide us all aright That his watchword may be One heart! One way! 4. We children of great God Others to us they look For examples Help us that we may lead No one of them astray Simple and humble we One heart! One way! 5. Help us to do our best In thy vineyard on earth To help the sick And all who need our aid Until we meet above Our watchword still may be One heart! One way! 6. Guilders arise and work The Church for you doth wait Her strength is faint Let all thy goodness see Thy footsteps shall they tread And sing in Unison One heart! One way! (b) RECITE : WESLEY GUILD’S AFFIRMATION WITH GUILDERS RESPONSE The Guild stands for CONSECRATION of all that we have and are, to the Lord Jesus Christ whose name we proudly bear. Response: Therefore, God helping me, as a Guilder I dedicate my life to Jesus Christ my Lord. The Guild stands for CHRISTIAN SERVICE in doing God's will and helping to bring in His kingdom. Response: Therefore, God helping me, as a Guilder I offer Him the service of my life, counting it a privilege so to do. The Guild stands for CULTURE for the development of our God-given talents so that we continually grow in the knowledge of goodness, beauty and truth. Response: Therefore, God helping me, as a Guilder I seek wider understanding of the wonders of God's universe. The Guild stands for COMRADESHIP with all people, especially those who acknowledge their place in the Family of Christ's Church. Response: Therefore, God helping me, as a Guilder I will meet my responsibilities to the Church and the Community. GUILDER RESPONSE (Tune: EMHB 777) One Heart, One Way, afresh our fealty swearing, For strength to keep our vows O Lord we pray, Thy badge upon our lives for ever wearing, Filled with thy love our heart Thy will our way.