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Father of mercy, God of consolation

Author: James Quinn, 1919- Meter: 11.11.11.5 Appears in 4 hymnals Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:6-10 Topics: Consolation; Courage; Funerals; General Petition; Healing; Mercy of God; Opening Hymn; Penitence; People of God; Worship Gathering Used With Tune: CHRISTE SANCTORUM (1)

What a wonderful change

Author: Rufus H. McDaniel, 1860-1940 Meter: 12.8.12.8 with refrain Appears in 239 hymnals Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:3 First Line: What a wonderful change in my life has been wrought Refrain First Line: Since Jesus came in, came into my heart Lyrics: 1 What a wonderful change in my life has been wrought since Jesus came into my heart! I have light in my soul for which long I have sought, since Jesus came into my heart! Refrain: Since Jesus came into my heart, since Jesus came into my heart, floods of joy o'er my soul like the sea billows roll, since Jesus came into my heart! 2 I have ceased from my wandering and going astray since Jesus came into my heart! And my sins which were many are all washed away since Jesus came into my heart! [Refrain] 3 I'm possessed of a hope that is steadfast and sure, since Jesus came into my heart! And no dark clouds of doubt now my pathway obscure, since Jesus came into my heart! [Refrain] 4 There's a light in the valley of death now for me, since Jesus came into my heart! And the gates of the city beyond I can see, since Jesus came into my heart! [Refrain] 5 I shall go there to dwell in that city, I know, since Jesus came into my heart! And I'm happy, so happy, as onward I go, since Jesus came into my heart! [Refrain] Topics: Hope and Consolation; Redemption and Salvation; The Witnessing Community Used With Tune: MCDANIEL

Come, let us anew

Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788 Meter: 5.5.5.11 Appears in 509 hymnals Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:3 Topics: Our Journey With God Used With Tune: DERBY (DERBE)

Come Now, Almighty King

Author: Anon. Meter: 6.6.4.6.6.6.4 Appears in 1,787 hymnals Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:6 Lyrics: 1 Come now, Almighty King, Help us your name to sing, Help us to praise: Father, all glorious, Ever victorious, Come, and reign over us, Ancient of Days. 2 Come now, Incarnate Word, Our just and mighty Lord, Our prayer attend: Come, and your people bless, And give your word success; Strengthen our righteousness, Savior and Friend. 3 Come, Holy Comforter, Your sacred witness bear In this glad hour: To us your grace impart, And rule in ev'ry heart! Never from us depart, Spirit of pow'r. 4 To the great One in Three, Eternal praises be Forevermore! Your sov'reign majesty May we in glory see, And to eternity Love and adore! Topics: Praise; The Liturgical Year Advent (Sundasy and Weekdays); The Liturgical Year The Most Holy Trinity Used With Tune: ITALIAN HYMN

Peace in Our Time, O Lord

Author: John Oxenham Meter: 6.6.8.6 D Appears in 20 hymnals Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:9 Topics: Peace among Men Used With Tune: DIADEMATA

Stand Up and Bless the Lord

Author: James Montgomery (1771-1854) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 395 hymnals Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1 Lyrics: 1 Stand up and bless the Lord, you people of God's choice; stand up and bless the Lord of hosts with heart and soul and voice. 2 Though high above all praise, above all blessing high, who would not fear God's holy name, and laud and magnify! 3 O for the living flame from God's own altar brought, to touch our lips, our minds inspire, and wing to heaven our thought! 4 God is our strength and song, who makes salvation ours; then be God's love in Christ proclaimed with all our ransomed powers. 5 Stand up and bless the Lord; the Lord your God adore; stand up and bless the glorious name henceforth for evermore. Topics: Adoration; Gathering of the Community; Praise of God Used With Tune: ST. THOMAS

I Am Waiting for the Dawning

Author: S. Trevor Francis Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 15 hymnals Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:10 Lyrics: 1 I am waiting for the dawning Of that bright and glorious day, When the darksome night of sorrow Shall have vanished far away; When forever with the Saviour, Far beyond this vale of tears, I shall swell the hymn of worship Thru the everlasting years. 2 I am looking at the brightness, See, it shineth from afar, Of the clear and joyous beaming Of the Bright and Morning Star; Thru the dark grey mist of morning I behold its glorious light; Then away with ev'ry shadow Of this sad and weary night. 3 I am waiting for the coming Of the Lord who died for me; Oh, His words have thrilled my spirit, "I will come again for thee." Faith can almost hear Christ's footfall On the threshold of the door, And my heart, my heart is longing To be with Him evermore. Topics: Book One: Hymns, Songs, Chorales; Christian Life Waiting for Christ's Return Used With Tune: I NEED THEE PRECIOUS JESUS

Glorious in Majesty

Author: Jeff Cothran, 19??- Meter: 7.6.8.7.6.8 with refrain Appears in 6 hymnals Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1 Topics: Discipleship; Jesus Christ Used With Tune: SHIBBOLET BASADEH

Christ, of all my hopes the ground

Author: Ralph Wardlaw, 1779-1853 Meter: 7.7.7.7 Appears in 172 hymnals Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:3 Lyrics: 1 Christ, of all my hopes the ground, Christ, the spring of all my joy, still in thee may I be found; still for thee my powers employ. 2 Let thy love my heart inflame; keep thy fear before my sight; be thy praise my highest aim; be thy smile my chief delight. 3 Fountain of o'erflowing grace, freely from thy fullness give; as I run this earthly race, may I prove it Christ to live. 4 Thus, O God, an entrance give to thy city, drawing nigh; having known it Christ to live, let me know it gain to die. Topics: City / City of God; Eternal Life; Jesus Christ Union with; One Life in Christ Faith Used With Tune: MOZART

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: 1 Thessalonians 1:5 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