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On Jordan's Bank the Baptist's Cry
Author: Charles Coffin Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 230 hymnals Scripture: Luke 3:3-4 Lyrics: 1 On Jordan's bank the Baptist's cry
announces that the Lord is nigh.
Awake and harken, for he brings
glad tidings of the King of kings!
2 Then cleansed be every life from sin:
make straight the way for God within,
and let us all our hearts prepare
for Christ to come and enter there.
3 We hail you as our Savior, Lord,
our refuge and our great reward.
Without your grace we waste away
like flowers that wither and decay.
4 Stretch forth your hand, our health restore,
and make us rise to fall no more.
O let your face upon us shine
and fill the world with love divine.
5 All praise to you, eternal Son,
whose advent has our freedom won,
whom with the Father we adore,
and Holy Spirit, evermore.
Topics: Biblical Names & Places John the Baptist; Biblical Names & Places Jordan; Advent; Advent; Biblical Names & Places John the Baptist; Biblical Names & Places Jordan; Trinity; Victory Used With Tune: PUER NOBIS
On Jordan's Bank the Baptist's Cry
Prepare the Way of the Lord
Author: Taize Community Appears in 22 hymnals Scripture: Luke 3:4-6 Topics: Seasons and Feasts Advent; Second Coming Used With Tune: [Prepare the Way of the Lord]
Prepare the Way of the Lord
Songs of Thankfulness and Praise
Author: Christopher Wordsworth Meter: 7.7.7.7 D Appears in 127 hymnals Scripture: Luke 3:1 Lyrics: 1 Songs of thankfulness and praise,
Jesus, Lord, to thee we raise,
manifested by the star
to the sages from afar;
branch of royal David's stem
in thy birth at Bethlehem,
anthems be to thee addressed,
word in flesh made manifest.
2 Manifest at Jordan's stream,
Prophet, Priest and King supreme,
and at Cana, wedding guest
in thy Godhead manifest.
manifest in pow'r divine,
changing water into wine,
anthems be to thee addressed,
God on earth made manifest.
3 Manifest in making whole
palsied limbs an fainting soul,
manifest in valiant fight,
quelling all the devil's might.
manifest in gracious will,
ever bringing good from ill.
anthems be to thee addressed,
God for us made manifest.
4 Grant us grace to see thee, Lord,
mirrored in thy holy Word;
may we imitate thee now,
and be pure, as pure art thou,
that we like to thee may be
at thy great epiphany,
and may praise thee, ever blest,
God for all made manifest.
Topics: Biblical Characters David; Jesus Christ Epiphany and Youth Used With Tune: SALZBURG
Songs of Thankfulness and Praise
When Jesus Came to Jordan
Author: Fred Pratt Green, b. 1903 Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 21 hymnals Scripture: Luke 3:15-22 Lyrics: 1 When Jesus came to Jordan
to be baptized by John,
he did not come for pardon.
but as the Sinless One.
He came to share repentance
with all who mourn their sins,
to speak the vital sentence
with which good news begins.
2 He came to share temptation,
our utmost woe and loss,
for us and our salvation
to die upon the cross.
So when the Dove descended
on him, the Son of Man,
the hidden years had ended,
the age of grace began.
3 Come, Holy Spirit,
aid us to keep the vows we make;
this very day invade us,
and ev'ry bondage break.
Come, give our lives direction,
the gift we covet most:
to share the resurrection
that leads to Pentecost.
Topics: Baptism of Our Lord, The; Epiphany Used With Tune: KING'S LYNN
When Jesus Came to Jordan
O holy dove of God descending
Author: Bryan Jeffrey Leech (b. 1931) Meter: 9.9.9.6 Appears in 17 hymnals Scripture: Luke 3:22 Topics: The Holy Spirit The Coming of the Spirit; Adoration of The Holy Spirit; Christian Year Pentecost; Holy Spirit name and images for Used With Tune: LOIS
O holy dove of God descending
O thou who camest from above
Author: Charles Wesley (1707-1788) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 176 hymnals Scripture: Luke 3:16 Lyrics: 1 O thou who camest from above
the pure celestial fire to impart,
kindle a flame of sacred love
on the mean altar of my heart.
2 There let it for thy glory burn
with inextinguishable blaze,
and trembling to its source return,
in humble prayer and fervent praise.
3 Jesus, confirm my heart's desire
to work, and speak, and think for thee;
still let me guard the holy fire,
and still stir up thy gift in me:
4 Ready for all thy perfect will,
my acts of faith and love repeat,
till death thy endless mercies seal,
and make the sacrifice complete. Topics: The Holy Spirit in the Church Enlivening and Renewing the Chruch; The Church Celebrates Confirmation; Confirmation; Devotion Used With Tune: HEREFORD
O thou who camest from above
Comfort, Comfort Now My People
Author: Catherine Winkworth, 1827-1878; Johannes G. Olearius, 1611-1684 Meter: 8.7.8.7.7.7.8.8 Appears in 126 hymnals Scripture: Luke 3:4 First Line: "Comfort, comfort now my people Lyrics: 1 "Comfort, comfort now my people;
tell of peace!" so says our God.
Comfort those who sit in darkness
mourning under sorrow's load.
To God's people now proclaim
that God's pardon waits for them!
Tell them that their war is over;
God will reign in peace forever!
2 For the herald's voice is crying
in the desert far and near,
calling us to true repentance
since the Kingdom now is here.
Oh, that warning cry obey!
Now prepare for God a way!
Let the valleys rise to meet him,
and the hills bow down to greet him!
3 Straight shall be what long was crooked,
and the rougher places plain!
Let your hearts be true and humble,
as befits his holy reign!
For the glory of the Lord
now on earth is shed abroad,
and all flesh shall see the token
that God's word is never broken. Topics: Promise & Hope Used With Tune: GENEVAN 42
Comfort, Comfort Now My People
Oh, for a closer walk with God
Author: William Cowper (1731-1800) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,368 hymnals Scripture: Luke 3:22 Lyrics: 1 Oh, for a closer walk with God,
a calm and heavenly frame,
a light to shine upon the road
that leads me to the Lamb!
2 Where is the blessedness I knew
when first I saw the Lord?
Where is the soul-refreshing view
of Jesus and his word?
3 What peaceful hours I once enjoyed!
How sweet their memory still!
But they have left an aching void
the world can never fill.
4 Return, O Holy Dove! return,
sweet messenger of rest!
I hate the sins that made thee mourn,
and drove thee from my breast.
5 The dearest idol I have known,
whate'er that idol be,
help me to tear it from thy throne,
and worship only thee.
6 So shall my walk be close with God,
calm and serene my frame;
so purer light shall mark the road
that leads me to the Lamb. Topics: Our Response to Christ In Devotion; Our Response to Christ In Penitence; Holy Spirit name and images for; Penitence Used With Tune: MARTYRDOM (FENWICK)
Oh, for a closer walk with God
Come, Holy Spirit, Heavenly Dove
Author: Isaac Watts Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,218 hymnals Scripture: Luke 3:22 Lyrics: 1 Come, Holy Spirit, heavenly Dove,
with all Thy quickening powers;
kindle a flame of sacred love
in these cold hearts of ours.
2 O raise our thoughts from things below,
from vanities and toys,
then shall we with fresh courage go
to reach eternal joys.
3 Awake our souls to joyful songs;
let pure devotion rise,
till praise employs our thankful tongues,
and doubt forever dies.
4 Come, Holy Spirit, heavenly Dove,
with all Thy quickening powers;
come, shed abroad the Savior’s love,
and that shall kindle ours.
Topics: Doubts; Holy Spirit Images of; Holy Spirit Lifegiver; Holy Spirit renewing; Love Christ’s Love fro Us Used With Tune: ST. AGNES
Come, Holy Spirit, Heavenly Dove
Spirit Divine! attend our prayers
Author: Andrew Reed Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 393 hymnals Scripture: Luke 3:16 Topics: God: His Attributes, Works and Word The Holy Spirit Used With Tune: MILTON
Spirit Divine! attend our prayers
Spirit of God, Descend upon My Heart
Author: George Croly, 1780-1860 Meter: 10.10.10.10 Appears in 341 hymnals Scripture: Luke 3:21-22 Lyrics: 1 Spirit of God, descend upon my heart,
free it from sin, through all its pulses move.
Stoop to my weakness, mighty as you are,
and make me love you as I ought to love.
2 I ask no dream, no prophet ecstasies,
no sudden rending of the veil of clay,
no angel visitant, no opening skies,
but take the dimness of my soul away.
3 Did you not bid us love you, God and King,
love you with all our heart and strength and mind?
I see your cross--there teach my heart to cling.
O let me seek you and O let me find!
4 Teach me to feel that you are always nigh;
teach me the struggles of the soul to bear,
to check the rising doubt, the rebel sigh;
teach me the patience of unanswered prayer.
5 Teach me to love you as your angels love,
one holy passion filling all my frame:
the baptism of the heaven-descended Dove,
my heart an altar, and your love the flame. Used With Tune: MORECAMBE
Spirit of God, Descend upon My Heart
O Love, How Deep, How Broad, How High
Author: Thomas à Kempis (1380-1471); Benjamin Webb; J. M. Neale Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 139 hymnals Scripture: Luke 3:1 Lyrics: 1 O love, how deep, how broad, how high,
how passing thought and fantasy,
that God, the Son of God, should take
our mortal form for mortals' sake!
2 For us baptized, for us he bore
his holy fast and hungered sore;
for us temptation sharp he knew,
for us the tempter overthrew.
3 For us he prayed; for us he taught;
for us his daily works he wrought:
by words and signs and actions thus
still seeking not himself, but us.
4 For us to evil pow'r betrayed,
scourged, mocked, in purple robe arrayed,
he bore the shameful cross and death,
for us gave up his dying breath.
5 For us he rose from death again;
for us he went on high to reign;
for us he sent his Spirit here
to guide, to comfort, and to cheer.
6 All glory to our Lord and God
for love so deep, so high, so broad --
the Trinity, whom we adore
forever and forevermore.
Topics: Doxologies (Other, last verses of); Jesus Christ Life and Ministry Used With Tune: DEO GRACIAS (AGINCOURT SONG) Text Sources: O amor quam ecstaticus
O Love, How Deep, How Broad, How High
Like the murmur of the dove's song
Author: Carl P. Daw, Jr. (b. 1944) Meter: 8.7.8.7.6 Appears in 36 hymnals Scripture: Luke 3:22 Lyrics: 1 Like the murmur of the dove's song,
like the challenge of her flight,
like the vigour of the wind's rush,
like the new flame's eager might:
come, Holy Spirit, come.
2 To the members of Christ's Body,
to the branches of the Vine,
to the Church in faith assembled,
to her midst as gift and sign:
come, Holy Spirit, come.
3 With the healing of division,
with the ceaseless voice of prayer,
with the power to love and witness,
with the peace beyond compare:
come, Holy Spirit, come. Topics: The Holy Spirit The Coming of the Spirit; Christian Year Pentecost; Church Body of Christ; Holy Spirit name and images for; Reconciliation Used With Tune: BRIDEGROOM
Like the murmur of the dove's song
When John Baptized by Jordan's River
Author: Timothy Dudley-Smith, 1926- Meter: 9.8.9.8 D Appears in 16 hymnals Scripture: Luke 3:21-22 Lyrics: 1 When John baptized by Jordan's river
in faith and hope the people came,
that John and Jordan might deliver
their troubled souls from sin and shame.
They came to seek a new beginning,
the human spirit's ageless quest,
repentance and an end of sinning,
renouncing every wrong confessed.
2 There as the Lord, baptized and praying,
rose from the stream the sinless One,
a voice was heard from heaven saying,
"This is my own beloved Son."
There as the Father's word was spoken,
not in the power of wind and flame,
but of his love and peace the token,
seen as a dove, the Spirit came.
3 O Son of Man, our nature sharing,
in whose obedience all are blest,
Saviour, our sins and sorrows bearing,
hear us and grant us this request:
daily to grow, by grace defended,
filled with the Spirit from above;
in Christ baptized, beloved, befriended,
children of God in peace and love. Topics: Jesus Christ Baptism Used With Tune: RENDEZ À DIEU
When John Baptized by Jordan's River
Crashing Waters at Creation
Author: Sylvia G. Dunstan (1955-1993) Meter: 8.7.8.7 Appears in 12 hymnals Scripture: Luke 3:1-22 Topics: Christian Initiation; Salvation/Redemption; Water; Baptism (general) Used With Tune: MARCHING
Crashing Waters at Creation
Wild and Lone the Prophet's Voice
Author: Carl P. Daw, Jr. Meter: 7.7.7.7 D Appears in 9 hymnals Scripture: Luke 3:1-22 Lyrics: 1 Wild and lone the prophet's voice
echoes through the desert still,
calling us to make a choice,
bidding us to do God's will:
"Turn from sin and be baptized;
cleanse your heart and mind and soul.
Quitting all the sin you prized,
yield your life to God's control.
2 "Bear the fruit repentance sows:
lives of justice, truth, and love.
Trust no other claim than those;
set your heart on things above.
Soon the Lord will come in power,
burning clean the threshing floor:
then will flames the chaff devour;
wheat alone shall fill God's store."
3 With such preaching stark and bold
John proclaimed salvation near,
and his timeless warnings hold
words of hope to all who hear.
So we dare to journey on,
led by faith through ways untrod,
till we come at last like John -
to behold the Lamb of God. Topics: The Grace of Jesus Christ Christ's Promised Coming Used With Tune: LA GRANGE (White)
Wild and Lone the Prophet's Voice
Mark how the Lamb of God, self-offering
Author: Carl P. Daw, Jr. (b. 1944) Meter: 9.8.9.8 D Appears in 6 hymnals Scripture: Luke 3:21-22 Lyrics: 1 Mark how the Lamb of God, self-offering,
our human sinfulness takes on
there in the waters of the Jordan,
as Jesus is baptized by John.
Hear how the voice from heaven is saying,
'Lo, this is my belovèd Son.'
See how in dovelike form the Spirit
descends on God's Anointed One.
2 From this assurance of God's favour
Christ goes into the wilderness,
there to endure a time of testing,
preparing him to teach and bless.
So we, by water and the Spirit
baptized into Christ's ministry,
are often led to paths of service
through mazes of adversity.
3 Grant us, O God, the strength and courage
to live the faith our lips declare;
bless us in our baptismal calling;
Christ's royal priesthood help us share.
Turn us from every false allegiance,
that we may trust in Christ alone:
make of us now a chosen people
transformed by love to be your own. Topics: The Church Celebrates Holy Baptism; Christ Incarnate Public Ministry; Jesus baptism Used With Tune: PSALM 118 (RENDEZ A DIEU)
Mark how the Lamb of God, self-offering
Prepare a way for the Lord
Author: Taizé Community Meter: 4.4.4.4 Appears in 13 hymnals Scripture: Luke 3:4 Topics: Life in Christ Christ Incarnate - Promise of the Messiah Used With Tune: WAIT FOR THE LORD
Prepare a way for the Lord
Praise and Thanksgiving Be to God
Author: H. Francis Yardley Meter: 11.11.11.5 Appears in 9 hymnals Scripture: Luke 3:21-22 First Line: Praise and thanksgiving be to God our maker Topics: The Sacraments and Rites of the Church Baptism, Confirmation, Reaffirmation; Adoration and Praise; Trinity Used With Tune: CHRISTE SANCTORUM
Praise and Thanksgiving Be to God
Sing of God Made Manifest
Author: Carl P. Daw, Jr., 1944- Meter: 7.7.7.7 D Appears in 7 hymnals Scripture: Luke 3:21-22 Lyrics: 1 Sing of God made manifest
in a child robust and blest,
to whose home in Bethlehem
where a star had guided them,
Magi came and gifts unbound,
signs mysterious and profound:
myrrh and frankincense and gold
grave and God and King foretold.
2 Sing of God made manifest
when at Jordan John confessed,
"I should be baptized by you,
but your bidding I will do."
Then from heaven a double sign--
dove-like Spirit, voice divine--
hailed the true Anointed One:
"This is my beloved Son."
3 Sing of God made manifest
when Christ came as wedding guest
and at Cana gave a sign,
turning water into wine;
further still was love revealed
as he taught, forgave, and healed,
bringing light and life to all
who would listen to God's call.
4 Sing of God made manifest
on the cloud capped mountain's crest,
where the law and prophets waned
so that Christ alone remained:
glimpse of glory, pledge of grace,
given as Jesus set his face
towards the waiting cross and grave,
sign of hope that God would save. Used With Tune: SALZBURG
Sing of God Made Manifest
Spirit, Working in Creation
Author: John Richards Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 5 hymnals Scripture: Luke 3:22 Topics: Illumination; Pentecost and Holy Spirit; Holy Spirit; Illumination; Missions; Peace; Trinity; Word of God Used With Tune: SUNRISE
Spirit, Working in Creation
She Comes Sailing on the Wind
Author: Gordon Light Meter: Irregular Appears in 5 hymnals Scripture: Luke 3:22 First Line: Silent waters rocking on the morning of our birth Topics: The Power of the Holy Spirit In Praise of the Holy Spirit Used With Tune: SHE FLIES ON
She Comes Sailing on the Wind
What King Would Wade
Author: Thomas H. Troeger (1945-) Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 4 hymnals Scripture: Luke 3:1-22 First Line: What king would wade through murky streams Topics: Baptism of Jesus; Water; Baptism (general) Used With Tune: BAPTISM
What King Would Wade
Christ is our light! the bright and morning star
Author: Leith Fisher (b. 1941) Meter: 10.10.10.10 Appears in 3 hymnals Scripture: Luke 3:21-22 Topics: Life in Christ Christ Incarnate - Public Ministry; Christian Year Season of Epiphany; Holy Baptism; Jesus baptism; Marriage Used With Tune: HIGHLAND CATHEDRAL
Christ is our light! the bright and morning star
Come, gracious Spirit
Author: Simon Browne, 1680-1732 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 602 hymnals Scripture: Luke 3:22 First Line: Come, gracious Spirit, heav'nly Dove Lyrics: 1 Come, gracious Spirit, heav'nly dove,
with light and comfort from above;
be thou our guardian, thou our guide,
o'er ev'ry thought and step preside.
2 The light of truth to us display,
and make us know and choose your way;
plant faith and love in ev'ry heart,
that we from God may ne'er depart.
3 Lead us to Christ, the living Way,
nor let us from our shepherd stray;
lead us to holiness, the road
that brings us to our home in God.
4 Lead us to heav'n, that we may share
fullness of joy for ever there;
lead us to God, the heart's true rest,
to dwell with him, for ever blest. Topics: Pentecost; Redemption and Salvation; The Journey of Life Used With Tune: HAWKHURST
Come, gracious Spirit
Come Holy Ghost, our souls inspire
Author: John Cosin (1594-1672) Meter: Irregular Appears in 238 hymnals Scripture: Luke 3:16 Lyrics: 1 Come, Holy Ghost, our souls inspire,
and lighten with celestial fire;
thou the anointing Spirit art,
who dost thy sevenfold gifts impart.
2 Thy blessèd unction from above
is comfort, life, and fire of love;
enable with perpetual light
the dullness of our blinded sight.
3 Anoint and cheer our soilèd face
with the abundance of thy grace;
keep far from foes, give peace at home:
where thou art guide no ill can come.
4 Teach us to know the Father, Son,
and thee, of both to be but One,
that through the ages all along
this may be our endless song,
'Praise to thine eternal merit,
Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.' Amen. Topics: The Holy Spirit The Coming of the Spirit; The Church Celebrates Ordination; Christian Year Pentecost; Holy Spirit illunination of; Ordination Used With Tune: VENI CREATOR Text Sources: 9th century
Come Holy Ghost, our souls inspire
Come, Holy Ghost, our hearts inspire
Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 235 hymnals Scripture: Luke 3:22 Lyrics: 1 Come Holy Ghost, our hearts inspire,
let us thine influence prove;
source of the old prophetic fire,
fountain of life and love.
2 Come, Holy Ghost - for, moved by thee,
thy prophets wrote and spoke -
unlock the truth, thyself the key,
unseal the sacred book.
3 Expand thy wings, celestial Dove,
brood o'er our nature's night;
on our disordered spirits move,
and let there now be light.
4 God, through himself, we then shall know,
if thou within us shine;
and sound, with all thy saints below,
the depths of love divine. Topics: Year A Baptism of Christ; Year A Second Sunday Before Lent; Year A Pentecost; Year B Baptism of Christ; Year C Baptism of Christ; Year C Proper 24; Confirmation; Gradual Hymn; Pentecost Used With Tune: NUN DANKET ALL
Come, Holy Ghost, our hearts inspire
Open Now Thy Gates of Beauty
Author: Benjamin Schmolck; Catherine Winkworth Meter: 8.7.8.7.7.7 Appears in 151 hymnals Scripture: Luke 3:8 Lyrics: 1 Open now thy gates of beauty;
Zion, let me enter there,
where my soul in joyful duty
waits for him who answers prayer;
O how blessed is this place,
filled with solace, light, and grace!
2 Here, my God, I come before thee,
come thou also down to me;
where we find thee and adore thee,
there a heav'n on earth must be;
to my heart O enter thou,
let it be thy temple now!
3 Here thy praise is gladly chanted;
here thy seed is duly sown;
let my soul, where it is planted,
bring forth precious sheaves alone,
so that all I hear may be
fruitful unto life in me.
4 Thou my faith increase and quicken;
let me keep thy gift divine;
howsoe'er temptations thicken,
may thy word still o'er me shine
ss my guiding star through life,
as my comfort in all strife.
5 Speak, O God, and I will hear thee;
let thy will be done indeed;
may I undisturbed draw near thee
while thou dost thy people feed;
here of live the fountain flows;
here is balm for all our woes.
Topics: Beginning of Worship; Hymns with Descants Used With Tune: UNSER HERRSCHER Text Sources: Thut mir auf die schöne Pforte
Open Now Thy Gates of Beauty
Mit ernst, o menschenkinder
Author: V. Thilo, 1607-1662 Appears in 68 hymnals Scripture: Luke 3:4-6 Topics: Advent
Mit ernst, o menschenkinder
Baptized in water
Author: Michael Saward (b. 1932) Meter: 5.5.5.3 D Appears in 48 hymnals Scripture: Luke 3:16 Lyrics: 1 Baptized in water,
sealed by the Spirit,
cleansed by the blood of Christ our king;
heirs of salvation,
trusting his promise,
faithfully now God's praise we sing.
2 Baptized in water,
sealed by the Spirit,
dead in the tomb with Christ our king;
one with his rising,
freed and forgiven,
thankfully now God's praise we sing.
3 Baptized in water,
sealed by the Spirit,
marked with the sign of Christ our king;
born of one Father,
we are his children,
joyfully now God's praise we sing. Topics: The Holy Spirit The Church Celebrates - Holy Baptism; Salvation and Redemption Used With Tune: BAPTIZED IN WATER
Baptized in water
Sing of Mary
Author: Roland F. Palmer, SSJE, 1891-1985 Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 42 hymnals Scripture: Luke 3:23 First Line: Sing of Mary, pure and lowly Topics: Mary; Rites of the Church Order of Christian Funerals: Vigil for the Deceased; Devotions Rosary; The Liturgical Year The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph; The Liturgical Year Mary, the Holy Mother of God; The Liturgical Year The Presentation of the Lord (February 2); The Liturgical Year The Annunciation of the Lord (March 25); The Liturgical Year The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary (August 15); The Liturgical Year The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Vrigin Mary (December 8); The Liturgical Year Our Lady of Guadalupe (December 12) Used With Tune: PLEADING SAVIOR
Sing of Mary
There’s a Sweet, Sweet Spirit
Author: Doris Akers Meter: 9.11.9.11 with refrain Appears in 41 hymnals Scripture: Luke 3:22 First Line: There's a sweet, sweet Spirit in this place Refrain First Line: Sweet Holy Spirit, sweet heavenly Dove Topics: Commitment; Gathering; Gift of the Holy Spirit Used With Tune: SWEET, SWEET SPIRIT
There’s a Sweet, Sweet Spirit
Our Father, by Whose Name
Author: F. Bland Tucker, 1895-1984 Meter: 6.6.6.6.8.8.8 Appears in 40 hymnals Scripture: Luke 2:22-52; 3 Topics: Ordinary Time 27, Year B; Trinity Sunday; Family Life; Love for Others; Petition; Unity Used With Tune: RHOSYMEDRE
Our Father, by Whose Name
I cannot tell why he, whom angels worship
Author: William Young Fullerton, 1857-1932 Meter: 11.10.11.10 D Appears in 33 hymnals Scripture: Luke 3:6 Lyrics: 1 I cannot tell why he, whom angels worship,
should set his love upon the sons of men,
or why, as Shepherd, he should seek the wanderers,
to bring them back, they know not how or when.
But this I know, that he was born of Mary
when Bethl'em's manger was his only home,
and that he lived at Nazareth and laboured,
and so the Saviour, Saviour of the world, is come.
2 I cannot tell how silently he suffered,
as with his peace he graced this place of tears,
or how his heart upon the cross was broken,
the crown of pain to three and thirty years.
But this I know, he heals the broken-hearted
and stays our sin and calms our lurking fear
and lifts the burden from the heavy laden;
for still the Saviour, Saviour of the world is here.
3 I cannot tell how he will win the nations,
how he will claim his earthly heritage,
how satisfy the needs and aspirations
of east and west, of sinner and of sage.
But this I know, all flesh shall see his glory,
and he shall reap the harvest he has sown,
and some glad day his sun will shine in splendour
when he the Saviour, Saviour of the world, is known.
4 I cannot tell how all the lands shall worship,
when at his bidding every storm is stilled,
or who can say how great the jubilation
when every heart with love and joy is filled.
But this I know, the skies will thrill with rapture,
and myriad myriad human voices sing,
and earth to heav'n, and heav'n to earth, will answer,
'at last the Saviour, Saviour of the world, is King!' Topics: Christmas; Christmas I Year A Used With Tune: LONDONDERRY
I cannot tell why he, whom angels worship
Praise and Thanksgiving
Author: Albert F. Bayly Meter: 5.5.5.4 D Appears in 32 hymnals Scripture: Luke 3:16 Topics: In The Beginning The Earth is the Lord's Used With Tune: BUNESSAN
Praise and Thanksgiving
O King enthroned on high
Author: John Brownlie, 1857-1925 Meter: 6.6.8.4 Appears in 24 hymnals Scripture: Luke 3:22 Lyrics: 1 O King enthroned on high,
thou Comforter divine,
blest Spirit of all truth, be nigh
and make us thine.
2 Thou art the source of life,
thou art our treasure-store;
give us thy peace, and end our strife
for evermore.
3 Descend, O heav'nly Dove,
abide with us alway;
and in the fullness of thy love
cleanse us, we pray. Topics: Pentecost; Year A Baptism of Christ; Year A Epiphany 2; Year B Lent 1; Year B Pentecost; Year C Baptism of Christ; Year C Easter 6; Year C Pentecost Used With Tune: TEMPLE Text Sources: Greek hymn (8th century)
O King enthroned on high
The kingdom of God
Author: Bryn Rees, 1911-1983 Meter: 5.5.5.5.6.5.6.5 Appears in 23 hymnals Scripture: Luke 3:7-18 Topics: The Ministry of Jesus Christ Used With Tune: TETHERDOWN
The kingdom of God
Take Me to the Water
Meter: Irregular Appears in 16 hymnals Scripture: Luke 3:21-22 Lyrics: 1 Take me to the water.
Take me to the water.
Take me to the water
to be baptized.
2 I love Jesus.
I love Jesus.
I love Jesus,
yes, I do.
3 He’s my Savior.
He’s my Savior.
He’s my Savior,
yes, he is.
4 Glory hallelujah.
Glory hallelujah.
Glory hallelujah
to be baptized.
Topics: Baptism; Commitment Used With Tune: TAKE ME TO THE WATER Text Sources: African American spiritual
Take Me to the Water
Jesus, tempted in the desert
Author: Herman G. Stuempfle, Jr. (b. 1923) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 15 hymnals Scripture: Luke 3:23 Topics: Life in Christ Christ Incarnate - Public Ministry; Christian Year Lent; Jesus temptations Used With Tune: EBENEZER (TON-Y-BOTEL)
Jesus, tempted in the desert
Christ, When for Us You Were Baptized
Author: Francis Bland Tucker Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 14 hymnals Scripture: Luke 3:1 Topics: Jesus Christ Baptism; Jesus Christ Son of Man Used With Tune: ABBEY
Christ, When for Us You Were Baptized
Come Out the Wilderness
Appears in 11 hymnals Scripture: Luke 3:3 First Line: Tell me, how did you feel when you come out the wilderness Refrain First Line: I am leaning on the Lord Lyrics: 1 Tell me, how did you feel when you come out the wilderness,
come out the wilderness, come out the wilderness.
Tell me, how did you feel when you come out the wilderness, leaning on the Lord?
Refrain:
I am leaning on the Lord,
I am leaning on the Lord,
I am leaning on the Lord who died on Calvary.
2 Did you get baptized when you come out the wilderness,
come out the wilderness, come out the wilderness.
Did you get baptized when you come out the wilderness,
leaning on the Lord? [Refrain]
3 Did your soul feel happy when you come out the wilderness,
come out the wilderness, come out the wilderness.
Did your soul feel happy when you come out the wilderness,
leaning on the Lord? [Refrain]
Topics: Baptism amd Dedication; Jesus Christ His Love and Mercy Used With Tune: [Tell me, how did you feel when you come out the wilderness] Text Sources: Negro Spiritual
Come Out the Wilderness
Spirit of God, unseen as the wind
Author: Margaret V. Old (1932-2001) Meter: 8.6.8.6 with refrain Appears in 8 hymnals Scripture: Luke 3:22 First Line: You spoke to us long, long ago Topics: The Holy Spirit The Holy Spirit in the Church - Illumination of God's Word; Holy Spirit name and images for; Scripture Used With Tune: SKYE BOAT SONG
Spirit of God, unseen as the wind
Herald! Sound the Note of Judgement
Author: Moir A. J. Waters (1906-1980) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Appears in 7 hymnals Scripture: Luke 3:1-18 Topics: Advent; Evangelism; John, the Baptist Used With Tune: NEANDER (UNSER HERRSCHER)
Herald! Sound the Note of Judgement
Preparen el Camino (Make Ready a Highway)
Author: Fernando Rodriguez, siglo XX; Ronald F. Krisman, n. 1946 Appears in 7 hymnals Scripture: Luke 3:1-14 First Line: Juan proclama en el disierto (In the desert John announces) Refrain First Line: Preparen el camino del Señor (Make ready a highway for the Lord) Topics: Advent Season; Tiempo de Advento; Rites of the Church Penance; Ritos de la Iglesia Penitencia; Amor de Dios para Nosotros; Love of God for Us; Arrepentimiento; Repentance; Children's Hymns; Música Para Los Jóvenes; Conversion; Conversion; Justice; Justicia; Mercy; Misericordia; Paz; Peace; Pecado; Sin; Reign of God; Reino de Dios; Salvación; Salvation Used With Tune: PREPAREN EL CAMINO
Preparen el Camino (Make Ready a Highway)
To Jordan Came the Christ, our Lord
Author: Martin Luther, 1483-1546; Elizabeth Quitmeyer, 1911-88 Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7.8.7.7 Appears in 6 hymnals Scripture: Luke 3:21-22 Topics: Baptism of Our Lord Used With Tune: CHRIST, UNSER HERR
To Jordan Came the Christ, our Lord
Sing, my tongue, how glorious battle
Author: Venantius Honorius Clementianus Fortunatus (c. 535-609); John Mason Neale (1818-1866); William Mair (1830-1920); Arthur Wellesley Wotherspoon (1853-1936) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Appears in 6 hymnals Scripture: Luke 3:22 Lyrics: 1 Sing, my tongue, how glorious battle
glorious victory became;
and above the cross, his trophy,
tell the triumph and the fame:
tell how he, the earth's Redeemer,
by his death for all o'ercame.
2 When the thirty years were ended,
humbly lived for all to see,
willingly he met his passion,
born to set his people free:
on the cross the Lamb is lifted,
there the sacrifice to be.
3 His the nails, the spear, the spitting,
reed and vinegar and gall;
from his patient body piercèd
blood and water streaming fall:
earth and sea and stars and mankind
by that stream are cleansèd all.
4 Faithful cross, above all other,
one and only noble tree,
none in foliage, none in blossom,
none in fruit your match can be:
focus of the world's redemption,
your dear burden makes us free.
5 Praise and honour to the Father,
praise and honour to the Son,
praise and honour to the Spirit,
ever Three and ever One,
one in might, and one in glory,
while eternal ages run. Topics: Christ Incarnate Passion and Death; Christian Year Good Friday; Jesus cross Used With Tune: PANGE LINGUA
Sing, my tongue, how glorious battle
When Jesus Comes to Be Baptized
Appears in 6 hymnals Scripture: Luke 3:21-23 Topics: Baptism of the Lord; Discipleship; Jesus; John the Baptist Used With Tune: WINCHESTER NEW
When Jesus Comes to Be Baptized
'Christmas is coming!'
Author: John L. Bell (b. 1949) Meter: Irregular Appears in 4 hymnals Scripture: Luke 3:3-6 First Line: The first is for God's promise Topics: Christ Incarnate Promise of the Messiah Used With Tune: ADVENT RING
'Christmas is coming!'
Cuando al Jordán fue Cristo
Author: Fred Pratt Green; Alberto Merubia Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 4 hymnals Scripture: Luke 3:21-22 Topics: Bautismo de Jesús; Bautismo de Jesús; Baptism of Jesus Used With Tune: COMPLAINER
Cuando al Jordán fue Cristo
Arise, O Christian People
Author: Valentin Thilo, 1607-62; Arthur T. Russell, 1806-74 Meter: 7.6.7.6.6.7.7.6 Appears in 3 hymnals Scripture: Luke 3:4-5 First Line: Arise, O Christian people! Lyrics: 1 Arise, O Christian people!
Prepare yourselves today;
Prepare to greet the Savior,
Who takes you sins away.
To us by grace alone
The truth and light were given;
The promised Lord from heaven
To all the world is shown.
2 Prepare the way before Him;
Prepare for Him the best.
Cast out what would offend Him,
This great, this heav'nly guest.
Make straight, make plain the way:
The lowly valleys raising,
The heights of pride abasing,
His path, all even lay.
3 The humble heart and lowly
God raises up on high;
Beneath His feet in terror
The haughty soul shall lie.
The heart sincere and right,
That heeds God's invitation
And makes true preparation--
It is the Lord's delight.
4 Prepare my heart, Lord Jesus;
Turn not from me aside,
And help me to receive You
This blessed Advent-tide.
From stall and manger low
Come now to dwell within me;
I'll sing Your praises gladly
And forth Your glory show. Used With Tune: AUS MEINES HERZENS GRUNDE
Arise, O Christian People
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