Suggested Tune I am so glad (10.10.10.10 and refrain) [click tune name to play midi]

1. Gathered together as one in the Lord,
eagerly waiting to hear from His Word,
all ears attentive to what God will say:
Come, Lord, and give us your word for this day.

Your Word is life, your Word is truth:
Use it to guide correct and reproof
open our hearts and let your Word in
let now the work begin!

2.  "Amen, Amen!" say the people of God
worshiping Him who has given His Word,
joining with all the Creator has made -
sky and the mountains and each grassy blade:

Your Word is life, your Word is truth:
Use it to guide correct and reproof
open our hearts and let your Word in
let now the work begin!

3.  In the word we read your wonderful plan
to send your Logos, Divine Word and man,
with your anointing to be the Good News
for the poor, hurting, the lost and the bruised.

Your Word is life, your Word is truth:
Use it to guide correct and reproof
open our hearts and let your Word in
let now the work begin!

4.  We have been fed by your Word and your hand,
and by the Spirit we now understand
this strength you give us in body and mind
fuels your Good News to all humankind.

Your Word is life, your Word is truth:
Use it to guide correct and reproof
open our hearts and let your Word in
let now the work begin!

Based on Revised Common Lectionary (C) for 3rd after Epiphany / Ordinary 3

Nehemiah 8:1-3, 5-6, 8-10
Psalm 19
1 Corinthians 12:12-31a
Luke 4:14-21