Ascension Pentecost Trinity Sunday Hymns of the Spirit All Saints Day Reign of Christ Hymns for the Faith and Order of the Church The Church The Bible Ministry, Sacraments, and Rites Holy Baptism Holy Communion Confirmation Commissioning, Ordination, and Installation Marriage Burial and Memorial Anniversaries and Dedications Communion of Saints Christian Unity Faith Seasons Thanksgiving Festival of the Christian Home Changing Seasons Hymns for the Life and Work of the Church Pilgrimage Struggle and Conflict Consecration Nurture Comfort and Assurance Discipleship Prayer Mission Witness Service Healing and Forgiveness Stewardship and Creation Justice and Peace Citizenship Hymns of Christian Hope Eternal Life Realm of God Psalms and Canticles Introduction and Psalm Tones Psalms Canticles and Ancient Songs Service Music Call to Worship Prayer for Mercy (Trisagion and Kyrie) Song of Praise (Gloria) Scripture Response Alleluia Prayer Response, Meditation Doxology Offertory Invitation to Communion Holy, Holy, Holy (Sanctus, Seraphic Hymn) Memorial Acclamation Lamb of God (Agnus Dei) Blessing, Song of Simeon (Nunc Dimittis) Amens Worship Resources Prayers Before Worship Opening Words Invocations Confessions, Words of Assurance Offertory Sentences and Prayers Prayers Prayers for Home Use Prayers of Benediction Litanies Creeds, Affirmations of Faith Indexes and Acknowledgements Copyright Acknowledgements Author, Composer, and Source Index Metrical Index Tune Index Scriptural Index Lectionary Index Topical Index First Line Index Descant Index See also List of English-language hymnals by denomination References Arthur G. Clyde, "The Language of The New Century Hymnal" in The New Century Hymnal Companion: A Guide to the Hymns, ed. Kristen L. Forman (Cleveland, OH: The Pilgrim Press, 1998), pp. 15–56. James W. Crawford and Daniel L. Johnson, "The Making of The New Century Hymnal" in The New Century Hymnal Companion: A Guide to the Hymns, ed. Kristen L. Forman (Cleveland, OH: The Pilgrim Press, 1998), pp. 3–14. Protestant hymnals United Church of Christ 1995 books 1995 in Christianity 1995 in music