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Lift High the Cross

Author: George William Kitchin; Michael Robert Newbolt Meter: 10.10 with refrain Appears in 95 hymnals First Line: Come, Christians follow this triumphant sign Refrain First Line: Lift high the cross, the love of Christ proclaim Lyrics: Refrain: Lift high the cross, the love of Christ proclaim till all the world adore his sacred name. 1 Come, Christians, follow this triumphant sign. The hosts of God in unity combine. [Refrain] 2 Each newborn servant of the Crucified bears on the brow the seal of him who died. [Refrain] 3 O Lord, once lifted on the glorious tree, as thou hast promised, draw the world to thee. [Refrain] 4 So shall our song of triumph ever be: Praise to the Crucified for victory! [Refrain] Topics: The Grace of Jesus Christ In Praise of Christ; Christian Year Easter; Christian Year Christ the King; Jesus Christ; Jesus Christ Cross; Jesus Christ Name of; Music and Singing; Opening Hymns; Peace, World; Processionals; Testimony and Witness; Triumph; Zeal Used With Tune: CRUCIFER

Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven

Author: Henry F. Lyte Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Appears in 539 hymnals Lyrics: 1. Praise, my soul, the King of heaven, to the throne thy tribute bring; ransomed, healed, restored, forgiven, evermore God's praises sing. Alleluia! Alleluia! Praise the everlasting King. 2. Praise the Lord for grace and favor to all people in distress; praise God, still the same as ever, slow to chide, and swift to bless. Alleluia! Alleluia! Glorious now God's faithfulness. 3. Father-like, God tends and spares us; well our feeble frame God knows; mother-like, God gently bears us, rescues us from all our foes. Alleluia! Alleluia! Widely yet God's mercy flows. 4. Angels in the heights, adoring, you behold God face to face; saints triumphant, now adoring, gathered in from every race. Alleluia! Alleluia! Praise with us the God of grace. Topics: New Heaven and a New Earth Communion of the Saints; The Glory of the Triune God Praise and Thanksgiving; New Heaven and a New Earth Communion of the Saints; Adoration and Praise; Christian Year All Saints Day; Christian Year Thanksgiving Day; Funerals and Memorial Services; Grace; Gratitude; Opening Hymns; Processionals Scripture: Psalm 103 Used With Tune: LAUDA ANIMA

He Lives

Author: Alfred H. Ackley Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.4 with refrain Appears in 158 hymnals First Line: I serve a risen Savior Refrain First Line: He lives, he lives Topics: The Grace of Jesus Christ In Praise of Christ; Christ's Gracious Life Resurrection and Exaltation; Christian Year Easter; Christian Year Ascension; Christian Year Christ the King; Jesus Christ; Salvation Used With Tune: ACKLEY

Rock of Ages, Cleft for Me

Author: Augustus M. Toplady Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.7 Appears in 2,901 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Rock of Ages, cleft for me, let me hide myself in thee; let the water and the blood, from thy wounded side which flowed, be of sin the double cure; save from wrath and make me pure. 2 Not the labors of my hands can fulfill thy law's demands; could my zeal no respite know, could my tears forever flow, all for sin could not atone; thou must save, and thou alone. 3 Nothing in my hand I bring, simply to the cross I cling; naked, come to thee for dress; helpless, look to thee for grace; foul, I to the fountain fly; wash me, Savior, or I die. 4 While I draw this fleeting breath, when mine eyes shall close in death, when I soar to worlds unknown, see thee on thy judgment throne, Rock of Ages, cleft for me, let me hide myself in thee. Topics: Justifying Grace Pardon; Eternal Life; Faith; Forgiveness; Grace; Jesus Christ Blood; Jesus Christ Cross; Pardon; Penitence; Service Music Confession and Pardon Prayer Used With Tune: TOPLADY

Open My Eyes, That I May See

Author: Clara H. Scott Meter: 8.8.9.8 Appears in 238 hymnals Refrain First Line: Silently now I wait for thee Lyrics: 1. Open my eyes, that I may see glimpses of truth thou hast for me; place in my hands the wonderful key that shall unclasp and set me free. Silently now I wait for thee, ready, my God, thy will to see. Open my eyes, illumine me, Spirit divine! 2. Open my ears, that I may hear voices of truth thou sendest clear; and while the wavenotes fall on my ear, everything false will disappear. Silently now I wait for thee, ready, my God, thy will to see. Open my ears, illumine me, Spirit divine! 3. Open my mouth, and let me bear gladly the warm truth everywhere; open my heart and let me prepare love with thy children thus to share. Silently now I wait for thee, ready, my God, thy will to see. Open my heart, illumine me, Spirit divine! Topics: Sanctifiying and Perfecting Grace Prayer, Trust, Hope; Commitment; Hope; Service Music Prayer for Illumination; Service Music Invitation to Prayer; Testimony and Witness Used With Tune: OPEN MY EYES

In Christ There Is No East or West

Author: John Oxenham; Laurence Hull Stookey Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 331 hymnals Lyrics: 1. In Christ there is no east or west, in him no south or north; but one great fellowship of love throughout the whole wide earth. 2. In Christ shall true hearts everywhere their high communion find; his service is the golden cord close binding humankind. 3. (Copyrighted verse omitted) 4. In Christ now meet both east and west, in him meet south and north; all Christly souls are one in him throughout the whole wide earth. Topics: The Nature of the Church United in Christ; Church Community in Christ; Jesus Christ Example; Love Scripture: Galatians 3:28 Used With Tune: MCKEE

Rescue the Perishing

Author: Fanny J. Crosby Meter: 6.5.10 D Appears in 776 hymnals Lyrics: 1. Rescue the perishing, care for the dying, snatch them in pity from sin and the grave; weep o'er the erring one, lift up the fallen, tell them of Jesus, the mighty to save. Refrain: Rescue the perishing, care for the dying; Jesus is merciful, Jesus will save. 2. Though they are slighting him, still he is waiting, waiting the penitent child to receive; plead with them earnestly, plead with them gently; he will forgive if they only believe. (Refrain) 3. Down in the human heart, crushed by the tempter, feelings lie buried that grace can restore; touched by a loving heart, wakened by kindness, chords that were broken will vibrate once more. (Refrain) 4. Rescue the perishing, duty demands it; strength for thy labor the Lord will provide; back to the narrow way patiently win them; tell the poor wanderer a Savior has died. (Refrain) Topics: The Nature of the Church Called to God's Mission; Discipleship and Service; Mission and Outreach; Testimony and Witness Used With Tune: RESCUE

This Is My Father's World

Author: Maltbie D. Babcock Meter: 6.6.8.6 D Appears in 316 hymnals Lyrics: 1. This is my Father's world, and to my listening ears all nature sings, and round me rings the music of the spheres. This is my Father's world: I rest me in the thought of rocks and trees, of skies and seas; his hand the wonders wrought. 2. This is my Father's world, the birds their carols raise, the morning light, the lily white, declare their maker's praise. This is my Father's world: he shines in all that's fair; in the rustling grass I hear him pass; he speaks to me everywhere. 3. This is my Father's world. O let me ne'er forget that though the wrong seems oft so strong, God is the ruler yet. This is my Father's world: why should my heart be sad? The Lord is King; let the heavens ring! God reigns; let the earth be glad! Topics: The Glory of the Triune God Creation; Adoration and Praise; Assurance; Creation; Joy; Kingdom of God; Nature; Presence (Holy Spirit) Used With Tune: TERRA BEATA

Lead On, O King Eternal

Author: Ernest W. Shurtleff Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 397 hymnals Lyrics: 1. Lead on, O King eternal, the day of march has come; henceforth in fields of conquest thy tents shall be our home. Through days of preparation thy grace has made us strong; and now, O King eternal, we lift our battle song. 2. Lead on, O King eternal, till sin's fierce war shall cease, and holiness shall whisper the sweet amen of peace. For not with swords loud clashing, nor roll of stirring drums; with deeds of love and mercy the heavenly kingdom comes. 3. Lead on, O King eternal, we follow, not with fears, for gladness breaks like morning where'er thy face appears. Thy cross is lifted o'er us, we journey in its light; the crown awaits the conquest; lead on, O God of might. Topics: The Nature of the Church Called to God's Mission; Church Education; Closing Hymns; Guidance; Installation Services; Kingdom of God; Mission and Outreach; Ordination; Peace, World; Pilgrimage; Zeal Used With Tune: LANCASHIRE

All Praise to Thee, for Thou, O King Divine

Author: F. Bland Tucker Meter: 10.10.10 with alleluias Appears in 52 hymnals First Line: All praise to thee, for thou O King divine Refrain First Line: Alleluia! Alleluia! Topics: Canticles, Metrical Paraphrase of; The Grace of Jesus Christ In Praise of Christ; Canticles, Metrical Paraphrase of; Christian Perfection; Christian Year Passion/Palm Sunday; Christian Year Christ the King; Funerals and Memorial Services; Jesus Christ; Jesus Christ Lordship; Jesus Christ Love of; Jesus Christ Name of; Salvation Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11 Used With Tune: SINE NOMINE