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Jesu, tawa pano (Jesus, We Are Here)

Author: Patrick Matsikenyiri, 20th c.; Pedro P. Pirón, b. 20th c. Appears in 30 hymnals First Line: Jesu, tawa pano (Jesus, we are here) (Heme aquí, Jesús) Topics: Church Year Trinity Sunday; Praise of Christ; Elements of Worship Opening of Worship: Called And Gathered Scripture: Matthew 18:1-20 Used With Tune: JESU, TAWA PANO Text Sources: Zimbabwe

The One Is Blest

Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 26 hymnals First Line: The one is blest who, fearing God Lyrics: 1 The one is blest who, fearing God, walks not where sinners meet, who does not stand with wicked ones, and shuns the scorner's seat. 2 How blest the one who in God's law finds goodness and delight, and meditates upon that law with gladness day and night. 3 That one is nourished like a tree set by the river's side; its leaf is green, its fruit is sure: the works of such abide. 4 The wicked, like the driven chaff, are swept from off the land; they shall not gather with the just, nor at the judgment stand. 5 The LORD will guard the righteous well, their way to God is known; the way of sinners, far from God, shall surely be o'erthrown. Topics: God's Wisdom; Law of God Scripture: Psalm 1 Used With Tune: WINCHESTER OLD Text Sources: Psalter, 1912, alt. 1985

Alleluia

Appears in 459 hymnals First Line: Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia Lyrics: Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. Topics: Church Year Easter/Season of Easter; Responses To Prayer; Short refrains Scripture: Matthew 28:1-7 Used With Tune: ALLELUIA 7 Text Sources: Traditional

Away in a Manger

Meter: 11.11.11.11 Appears in 544 hymnals First Line: Away in a manger, no crib for a bed Lyrics: 1 Away in a manger, no crib for a bed, the little Lord Jesus laid down his sweet head; the stars in the bright sky looked down where he lay; the little Lord Jesus asleep on the hay. 2 The cattle are lowing, the baby awakes, but little Lord Jesus, no crying he makes. I love you, Lord Jesus: look down from the sky and stay by my side until morning is nigh. 3 Be near me, Lord Jesus; I ask you to stay close by me forever and love me, I pray. Bless all the dear children in your tender care; prepare us for heaven to live with you there. Topics: Church Year Christmas Scripture: Luke 2:4-7 Used With Tune: CRADLE SONG Text Sources: North American, 19th c.

We Sing the Mighty Power of God

Author: Isaac Watts Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 471 hymnals Lyrics: 1 We sing the mighty power of God that made the mountains rise, that spread the flowing seas abroad and built the lofty skies. We sing the wisdom that ordained the sun to rule the day; the moon shines full at his command, and all the stars obey. 2 We sing the goodness of the Lord that filled the earth with food; he formed the creatures with his word and then pronounced them good. Lord, how your wonders are displayed, where’er we turn our eyes, if we survey the ground we tread or gaze upon the skies. 3 There’s not a plant or flower below but makes your glories known, and clouds arise and tempests blow by order from your throne; while all that borrows life from you is ever in your care, and everywhere that we can be, you, God, are present there. Topics: Creation; God as Creator; God's Majesty; God's Power; God's Providence Scripture: Genesis 1:2 Used With Tune: KINGSFOLD

Beautiful Savior

Author: Joseph A. Seiss Meter: 5.5.7.5.5.8 Appears in 141 hymnals First Line: Beautiful Savior! King of creation Lyrics: 1 Beautiful Savior! King of creation! Son of God and Son of Man! Truly I’d love thee, truly I’d serve thee, Light of my soul, my joy, my crown. 2 Fair are the meadows, fair are the woodlands, robed in flowers of blooming spring; Jesus is fairer, Jesus is purer; he makes our sorrowing spirit sing. 3 Fair is the sunshine, fair is the moonlight, bright the sparkling stars on high; Jesus shines brighter, Jesus shines purer than all the angels in the sky. 4 Beautiful Savior! Lord of the nations! Son of God and Son of Man! Glory and honor, praise, adoration, now and forevermore be thine! Topics: Church Year Christmas; Church Year Transfiguration; Creation; Jesus Christ King; Jesus Christ Son of God; Jesus Christ Son of Man Scripture: John 1:1-4 Used With Tune: ST. ELIZABETH Text Sources: Gesangbuch, Münster, 1677

For the Beauty of the Earth

Author: Folliott S. Pierpont Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.7 Appears in 632 hymnals Refrain First Line: Christ, our Lord to you we raise Lyrics: 1 For the beauty of the earth, for the glory of the skies, for the love which from our birth over and around us lies, Refrain: Christ, our Lord, to you we raise this, our hymn of grateful praise. 2 For the wonder of each hour of the day and of the night, hill and vale and tree and flower, sun and moon and stars of light, [Refrain] 3 For the joy of ear and eye, for the heart and mind’s delight, for the mystic harmony linking sense to sound and sight: [Refrain] 4 For the joy of human love, brother, sister, parent, child, friends on earth, and friends above, for all gentle thoughts and mild, [Refrain] 5 For yourself, best gift divine, to the world so freely given, agent of God’s grand design: peace on earth and joy in heaven. [Refrain] Topics: Creation; Love Our Love for Jesus Christ; Love Our Love for Others; Praise of Christ; Stewardship of Nature; Thankfulness; Hymns About Worship Scripture: Psalm 8:3 Used With Tune: DIX

Children of the Heavenly Father

Author: Carolina Sandell Berg, 1832-1903; Ernest W. Olson, 1870-1958 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 98 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Children of the heavenly Father safely in his bosom gather; nestling bird nor star in heaven such a refuge e’er was given. 2 God his own shall tend and nourish; in his holy courts they flourish. From all evil powers he spares them; in his mighty arms he bears them. 3 Neither life nor death shall ever from the Lord his children sever; for to them his grace revealing, he turns sorrow into healing. 4 God has given, he has taken, but his children ne’er forsaken; his the loving purpose solely to preserve them pure and holy. Topics: Children; Children's Hymns; Creation; God's Faithfulness; God As Father; God's Providence; Occasional Services Funeral/Witness to the Resurrection; Sorrow Scripture: Job 1:21 Used With Tune: TRYGGARE KAN INGEN VARA

God Moves in a Mysterious Way

Author: William Cowper Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,129 hymnals Lyrics: 1 God moves in a mysterious way his wonders to perform. He plants his footsteps in the sea and rides upon the storm. 2 Deep in unfathomable mines of never failing skill, he treasures up his bright designs and works his sovereign will. 3 You fearful saints, fresh courage take; the clouds you so much dread are big with mercy and shall break in blessings on your head. 4 His purposes will ripen fast, unfolding every hour. The bud may have a bitter taste, but sweet will be the flower. 5 Blind unbelief is sure to err and scan his work in vain. God is his own interpreter, and he will make it plain. Topics: Church Year Lent; Church Year Maundy Thursday; Church Year Easter Vigil; Creation; Fear; God's Majesty; God's Providence; God Ways Of; Mercy; War and Revolution Scripture: Job 42:1-3 Used With Tune: DUNDEE

The God of Abraham Praise

Author: Thomas Olivers Meter: 6.6.8.4 D Appears in 454 hymnals Lyrics: 1 The God of Abraham praise, who reigns enthroned above, the Ancient of eternal days, the God of love! The Lord, the great I AM, by heart and heaven confessed we bow before his holy name forever blest. 2 He by his name has sworn, on this we shall depend, and as on eagles' wings upborne to heaven ascend. There we shall see his face; his power we shall adore and sing the wonders of his grace forevermore. 3 The goodly land I see, with peace and plenty blest, a land of sacred liberty and endless rest. There milk and honey flow, and oil and wine abound; the tree of life forever grows with mercy crowned. 4 There rules the Lord our King, the Lord our Righteousness, victorious over death and sin, the Prince of Peace. On Zion's sacred height his kingdom he maintains, and glorious with his saints in light forever reigns. 5 Triumphant hosts on high give thanks to God and sing, and “Holy, holy, holy” cry, “Almighty King!” Hail, Abraham's God and ours! One mighty hymn we raise. All power and majesty be yours and endless praise! Topics: Biblical Names and Places Zion; Church Year Christ the King; Covenant Faithfulness; God's Holiness; God's Name; God's Reign; God As Ruler; Jesus Christ Peace; Praise of God Scripture: Exodus 3:6 Used With Tune: LEONI Text Sources: Hebrew doxology