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Give Thanks for Life
Author: Shirley Erena Murray, 1931- Hymnal: Worship and Rejoice #518 (2003) Meter: 10.10.10 with refrain Scripture: Matthew 3:11 First Line: Give thanks for life, the measure of our days Lyrics: 1 Give thanks for life, the measure of our days,
mortal, we pass through beauty that decays,
yet sing to God our hope, our love, our praise:
Alleluia! Alleluia!
2 Give thanks for those who made their life a light
caught from the Christ-flame, bursting through the night,
who touched the truth, who burned for what is right:
Alleluia! Alleluia!
3 And for our own, our living and our dead,
thanks for the love by which our life is fed,
a love not changed by time or death or dread:
Alleluia! Alleluia!
4 Give thanks for hope, that, like the wheat, the grain
lying in darkness does its life retain,
in resurrection to grow green again:
Alleluia! Alleluia! Languages: English Tune Title: SINE NOMINE
Give Thanks for Life
Eternal Ruler, of the ceaseless round
Author: John White Chadwick, 1840-1904 Hymnal: Complete Anglican Hymns Old and New #154 (2000) Meter: 10.10.10.10.10.10 Scripture: Matthew 3:16 First Line: Eternal Ruler of the ceaseless round Lyrics: 1 Eternal Ruler of the ceaseless round
of circling planets singing on their way;
guide of the nations from the night profound
into the glory of the perfect day;
rule in our hearts, that we may ever be
guided and strengthened and upheld by thee.
2 We are of thee, the children of thy love,
by virtue of thy well-belovèd Son;
descend, O Holy Spirit, like a dove,
into our hearts, that we may be as one:
as one with thee, to whom we ever tend;
as one with him, our Brother and our Friend.
3 We would be one in hatred of all wrong,
one in our love of all things sweet and fair,
one with the joy that breaketh into song,
one with the grief that trembles into prayer,
one in the pow'r that makes thy children free
to follow truth, and thus to follow thee.
4 O clothe us with thy heav'nly armour, Lord,
thy trusty shield, thy sword of love divine;
our inspiration be thy constant word;
we ask no victories that are not thine:
give or withhold, let pain or pleasure be;
enough to know that we are serving thee. Topics: Christian unity; Grace and Providence; Pentecost; The Serving Community; Year A Baptism of Christ; Year A Epiphany 2; Year B Lent 1; Year B Proper 10; Year C Baptism of Christ; Years A, B, and C Christmas 2 Languages: English Tune Title: SONG 1
Eternal Ruler, of the ceaseless round
Spirit of God, Descend upon My Heart
Author: George Croly, 1780-1860 Hymnal: Worship and Rejoice #132 (2003) Meter: 10.10.10.10 Scripture: Matthew 3:16 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. Languages: English Tune Title: MORECAMBE
Spirit of God, Descend upon My Heart
Christ is our light! the bright and morning star
Author: Leith Fisher (b. 1941) Hymnal: Church Hymnary (4th ed.) #336 (2005) Meter: 10.10.10.10 Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17 Topics: Life in Christ Christ Incarnate - Public Ministry; Christian Year Season of Epiphany; Holy Baptism; Jesus baptism; Marriage Languages: English Tune Title: HIGHLAND CATHEDRAL
Christ is our light! the bright and morning star
Christ is our light! the bright and morning star
Author: Leith Fisher (b. 1941) Hymnal: Hymns of Glory, Songs of Praise #336 (2008) Meter: 10.10.10.10 Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17 Topics: Life in Christ Christ Incarnate - Public Ministry; Christian Year Season of Epiphany; Holy Baptism; Jesus baptism; Marriage Languages: English Tune Title: HIGHLAND CATHEDRAL
Christ is our light! the bright and morning star
Spirit of God, descend upon my heart
Author: George Croly (1780-1860) Hymnal: Church Hymnary (4th ed.) #495 (2005) Meter: 10.10.10.10 Scripture: Matthew 3:6 Lyrics: 1 Spirit of God, descend upon my heart;
wean it from earth; through all its pulses move;
stoop to my weakness, mighty as thou art,
and make me love thee 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 Hast thou not bid me love thee, God and King --
all, all thine own, soul, heart, and strength, and mind?
I see thy cross -- there teach my heart to cling:
oh, let me seek thee, and oh, let me find!
4 Teach me to feel that thou art 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 thee as thine angels love,
one holy passion filling all my frame --
the baptism of the heaven-descended Dove,
my heart an altar, and thy love the flame. Topics: Our Response to Christ In Penitence; The Holy Spirit The Coming of the Spirit; Holy Spirit illunination of; Patience; Prayer Languages: English Tune Title: SONG 22
Spirit of God, descend upon my heart
Spirit of God, descend upon my heart
Author: George Croly (1780-1860) Hymnal: Hymns of Glory, Songs of Praise #495 (2008) Meter: 10.10.10.10 Scripture: Matthew 3:6 Lyrics: 1 Spirit of God, descend upon my heart;
wean it from earth; through all its pulses move;
stoop to my weakness, mighty as thou art,
and make me love thee 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 Hast thou not bid me love thee, God and King --
all, all thine own, soul, heart, and strength, and mind?
I see thy cross -- there teach my heart to cling;
oh, let me seek thee, and oh, let me find!
4 Teach me to feel that thou art 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 thee as thine angels love,
one holy passion filling all my frame --
the baptism of the heaven-descended Dove,
my heart an altar, and thy love the flame. Topics: Our Response to Christ In Penitence; The Holy Spirit The Coming of the Spirit; Holy Spirit illunination of; Patience; Prayer Languages: English Tune Title: SONG 22
Spirit of God, descend upon my heart
Spirit of God, descend upon my heart
Author: George Croly, 1780-1860 Hymnal: Common Praise #575 (2000) Meter: 10.10.10.10 Scripture: Matthew 3:16 Lyrics: 1 Spirit of God, descend upon my heart,
wean it from earth; through all its pulses move;
stoop to my weakness, mighty as thou art,
and make me love thee 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 Hast thou not bid me love thee, God and King –
all, all thine own, soul, heart, and strength, and mind?
I see thy cross – there teach my heart to cling:
O let me seek thee, and O let me find!
4 Teach me to feel that thou art 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 thee as thine angels love,
one holy passion filling all my frame –
the baptism of the heaven-descended dove,
my heart an altar, and thy love the flame. Topics: Pentecost; Baptism and Confirmation Languages: English Tune Title: SHELDONIAN
Spirit of God, descend upon my heart
Spirit of God, Descend upon My Heart
Author: George Croly Hymnal: Glory to God #688 (2013) Meter: 10.10.10.10 Scripture: Matthew 3:16 Lyrics: 1 Spirit of God, descend upon my heart;
wean it from earth; through all its pulses move;
stoop to my weakness, mighty as thou art,
and make me love thee 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 Hast thou not bid us love thee, God and King;
all, all thine own, soul, heart, and strength, and mind?
I see thy cross; there teach my heart to cling.
O let me seek thee, and O let me find!
4 Teach me to feel that thou art 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 thee as thine angels love,
one holy passion filling all my frame;
the baptism of the heaven-descended Dove,
my heart an altar, and thy love the flame.
Topics: Dedication and Stewardship; Gift of the Holy Spirit; Living in Christ; Love for God Languages: English Tune Title: MORECAMBE
Spirit of God, Descend upon My Heart
Christ Begins
Author: Luke Thompson, b. 1981 Hymnal: Christian Worship #385 (2021) Meter: 10.10.10.8 with refrain Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17 First Line: We stand and we watch on the bank, wide-eyed Refrain First Line: Here's my Prophet, my Priest, my King Topics: Epiphany Languages: English Tune Title: CHRIST BEGINS
Christ Begins
Because you have said: 'Do this for my sake'
Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788 Hymnal: Singing the Faith #574 (2011) Meter: 10.10.11.11 Scripture: Matthew 3:16-17 Topics: Holy Communion Languages: English Tune Title: PADERBORN
Because you have said: 'Do this for my sake'
Holy Spirit, the Dove Sent from Heaven
Author: Philip W. Blycker, b. 1939; Stephen P. Starke, b. 1955 Hymnal: Lutheran Service Book #502 (2006) Meter: 10.9.6.6.9 D Scripture: Matthew 3:16-17 First Line: Holy Spirit, the dove sent from heaven (Santo Espíritu, excelsa paloma immutable ser del Trino Dios) Languages: English; Spanish Tune Title: SANTO ESPÍRITU
Holy Spirit, the Dove Sent from Heaven
Santo Espíritu, excelsa paloma (Holy Spirit, from Heaven Descended)
Author: Philip W. Blycker, n. 1939 Hymnal: Santo, Santo, Santo #220 (2019) Meter: 10.9.6.6.9 Scripture: Matthew 3:16 Topics: Año Cristiano Semana Santa; Christian Year Easter; Espíritu Santo Consejero, Sabiduría; Holy Spirit Conselor, Wisdom; Espíritu Santo Consolador; Holy Spirit Comforter; Espíritu Santo Presencia del; Holy Spirit Presence of; Espíritu Santo Soplo del; Holy Spirit Breath of Languages: English; Spanish Tune Title: EXCELSÁ PALOMA
Santo Espíritu, excelsa paloma (Holy Spirit, from Heaven Descended)
Spirit of God
Author: Carolyn Winfrey Gillette Hymnal: Gifts of Love #4 (2000) Meter: 11.11.11.11 Scripture: Matthew 3:16-17 First Line: Spirit of God, you moved over the waters Topics: Baptism; Creation; Holy Spirit; Lent and Holy Week; Pentecost Languages: English
Spirit of God
O Laughing Light, O First-Born of Creation
Author: Sylvia G. Dunstan (1955-1993) Hymnal: Common Praise (1998) #18 (1998) Meter: 11.11.11.5 Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17 Topics: Evening; Jesus Christ, Light; Light; O Gracious Light Languages: English Tune Title: PHOS HILARON
O Laughing Light, O First-Born of Creation
Praise and Thanksgiving Be to God
Author: H. Francis Yardley, 1911-1990 Hymnal: Worship and Rejoice #140 (2003) Meter: 11.11.11.5 Scripture: Matthew 3:11 First Line: Praise and thanksgiving be to God our maker Languages: English Tune Title: CHRISTE SANCTORUM
Praise and Thanksgiving Be to God
All Earth is Hopeful
Author: Alberto Taulé, b. 1932; Madeleine Forell Marshall, b. 1946 Hymnal: With One Voice #629 (1995) Meter: 11.11.12.12 Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12 First Line: All earth is hopeful, the Savior comes at last (Toda la tierra espara al Salvador) Topics: Christian Hope; Advent Languages: English; Spanish Tune Title: TAULÈ
All Earth is Hopeful
The bright wind is blowing, the bright wind of heaven
Author: Cecily Taylor (b. 1930) Hymnal: Church Hymnary (4th ed.) #607 (2005) Meter: 12.11.12.11 Scripture: Matthew 3:12 Lyrics: 1 The bright wind is blowing, the bright wind of heaven,
and where it is going to, no one can say;
but where it is passing our hearts are awaking
to grope from the darkness and reach for the day.
2 The bright wind is blowing, the bright wind of heaven,
and many old thoughts will be winnowed away;
the husk that is blown is the chaff of our hating,
the seed that is left is the hope for our day.
3 The bright wind is blowing, the bright wind of heaven,
the love that it kindles will never betray;
the fire that it fans is the warmth of our caring,
so lean on the wind, it will show us the way. Topics: The Holy Spirit The Holy Spirit in the Church - Enlivening and Renewing the Church; Sharing and Caring Languages: English Tune Title: THE BRIGHT WIND OF HEAVEN
The bright wind is blowing, the bright wind of heaven
The bright wind is blowing, the bright wind of heaven
Author: Cecily Taylor (b. 1930) Hymnal: Hymns of Glory, Songs of Praise #607 (2008) Meter: 12.11.12.11 Scripture: Matthew 3:12 Lyrics: 1 The bright wind is blowing, the bright wind of heaven,
and where it is going to, no one can say;
but where it is passing our hearts are awaking
to stretch from the darkness and reach for the day.
2 The bright wind is blowing, the bright wind of heaven,
and many old thoughts will be winnowed away;
the husk that is blown is the chaff of our hating,
the seed that is left is the hope for our day.
3 The bright wind is blowing, the bright wind of heaven,
the love that it kindles will never betray;
the fire that it fans is the warmth of our caring,
so lean on the wind - it will show us the way. Topics: The Holy Spirit The Holy Spirit in the Church - Enlivening and Renewing the Church; Sharing and Caring Languages: English Tune Title: THE BRIGHT WIND OF HEAVEN
The bright wind is blowing, the bright wind of heaven
Down by the Jordan
Author: Carolyn Winfrey Gillette Hymnal: Songs of Grace #12 (2009) Meter: 14.14.4.7.8 Scripture: Matthew 3 First Line: Down by the Jordan, a prophet named John was baptizing Lyrics: Down by the Jordan, a prophet named John was baptizing,
Preaching a message the people found bold and surprising:
"God will forgive! Show that you'll change how you live!
Surely God's new day is rising!"
There by the river, the crowd came with great expectation:
"Are you God's Chosen One, sent here to rescue our nation?"
"No!" John replied. "He who is mightier than I
Judges and offers salvation."
Jesus, you went to be baptized with all of the others,
Taking your place among sinners, God's lost sons and daughters.
Then with great love, God's Spirit came as a dove!
Your work began in those waters.
Here in the Church, we are baptized and filled with God's Spirit.
Freed and forgiven, we're welcomed with joy! Can you hear it?
This is God's sign! This is how God says, "You're mine!"
Let's take the good news and share it!
Topics: Baptism; Church Year; Jesus Christ Ministry Languages: English Tune Title: LOBE DEN HERREN
Down by the Jordan
Down by the Jordan
Author: Carolyn Winfrey Gillette Hymnal: Worship and Song #3045 (2011) Meter: 14.14.4.7.8 Scripture: Matthew 3 First Line: Down by the Jordan, a prophet named John was baptizing Topics: Aspiration and Resolve; Biblical Narrative; Change; Children; Chosen One; Forgiveness; Freedom and Liberation; Gospel (Good News); Holy Spirit; Jesus Christ Birth and Baptism; Joy; Love (Human); New Day; Procolamation; Promised Coming of Christ; Prophets; Sin; Surprise; Water; Welcome; Aspiration and Resolve; Biblical Narrative; Change; Children; Chosen One; Forgiveness; Freedom and Liberation; Gospel (Good News); Holy Spirit; Jesus Christ Birth and Baptism; Joy; Love (Human); New Day; Procolamation; Promised Coming of Christ; Prophets; Sin; Surprise; Water; Welcome Languages: English Tune Title: LOBE DEN HERREN
Down by the Jordan
There’s a light upon the mountains, and the day is at the spring
Author: Henry Burton, 1840-1930 Hymnal: Together in Song #276 (1999) Meter: 15.15.15.15 Scripture: Matthew 3:1-13 Topics: Consummation in Christ; Consummation in Christ; Faith; Festal Joy; God's Love to Us; Hope; Jesus Christ Kingship; Light; Longing for God; Music; Name/s of Jesus; Prophetic Witness; Response to Word; Saints Days and Holy Days St John the Baptist; Salvation; Worship Gathering Languages: English Tune Title: THERE'S A LIGHT UPON THE MOUNTAINS
There’s a light upon the mountains, and the day is at the spring
Come from within
Author: Shirley Erena Murray, b. 1931 Hymnal: Singing the Faith #396 (2011) Meter: 4.4.4.4 with refrain Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17 First Line: Spirit who broods Topics: The Gift and Work of the Holy Spirit Languages: English Tune Title: KENNICK
Come from within
Prepare a way for the Lord
Author: Taizé Community Hymnal: Church Hymnary (4th ed.) #276 (2005) Meter: 4.4.4.4 Scripture: Matthew 3:3 Topics: Life in Christ Christ Incarnate - Promise of the Messiah Languages: English Tune Title: WAIT FOR THE LORD
Prepare a way for the Lord
Prepare a way for the Lord
Author: Taizé Community Hymnal: Hymns of Glory, Songs of Praise #276 (2008) Meter: 4.4.4.4 Scripture: Matthew 3:3 Topics: Life in Christ Christ Incarnate - Promise of the Messiah Languages: English Tune Title: WAIT FOR THE LORD
Prepare a way for the Lord
Baptized in water
Author: Michael Saward (b. 1932) Hymnal: Church Hymnary (4th ed.) #636 (2005) Meter: 5.5.5.3 D Scripture: Matthew 3:11 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 Languages: English Tune Title: BAPTIZED IN WATER
Baptized in water
Baptized in water
Author: Michael Saward (b. 1932) Hymnal: Hymns of Glory, Songs of Praise #636 (2008) Meter: 5.5.5.3 D Scripture: Matthew 3:11 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 Languages: English Tune Title: BAPTIZED IN WATER
Baptized in water
Praise and Thanksgiving
Author: Albert F. Bayly Hymnal: Rejoice in the Lord #20 (1985) Meter: 5.5.5.4 D Scripture: Matthew 3:11 Topics: In The Beginning The Earth is the Lord's Languages: English Tune Title: BUNESSAN
Praise and Thanksgiving
Herald of Jesus
Author: Daniel B. Merrick, 1926-2004 Hymnal: When Breaks the Dawn #66 (2006) Meter: 5.5.5.4 D Scripture: Matthew 3:1-3 Topics: Advent; Christ's Baptism Languages: English Tune Title: SABEDORIA
Herald of Jesus
The kingdom of God
Author: Bryn A. Rees, 1911-1983 Hymnal: Complete Anglican Hymns Old and New #646 (2000) Meter: 5.5.5.5.6.5.6.5 Scripture: Matthew 3:2 Topics: Hope and Consolation; Joy, Praise and Thanksgiving; Temptation, Penitence and Forgiveness Languages: English Tune Title: TETHERDOWN
The kingdom of God
Jesus, Call Thou Me
Author: Adam Drese, 1620-1701; Simeon Comenius Chitty Hymnal: Moravian Book of Worship #285 (1995) Meter: 5.5.8.5 Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17 Lyrics: 1 Jesus, call thou me
from the world to thee;
speed me ever, stay me never;
Jesus, call thou me.
2 Not Jerusalem -
lowly Bethlehem
'twas that gave us Christ to save us;
not Jerusalem.
3 Favored Bethlehem!
honored is that name;
thence came Jesus to release us;
favored Bethlehem!
4 Wondrous Child divine!
warm this heart of mine;
keep it burning, for thee yearning,
wondrous Child divine!
5 Jesus, call thou me
from the world to thee;
speed me ever, stay me never;
Jesus, call thou me. Topics: Christmas; Christian year--Christmas Languages: English Tune Title: JESU, RUFE MICH
Jesus, Call Thou Me
Out of the flowing river
Author: Leith Fisher (b. 1941) Hymnal: Church Hymnary (4th ed.) #335 (2005) Meter: 6.4.4.4 Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17 Topics: Life in Christ Christ Incarnate - Public Ministry; Christian Year Season of Epiphany; Holy Baptism; Jesus baptism Languages: English Tune Title: OAKFIELD
Out of the flowing river
Out of the flowing river
Author: Leith Fisher (b. 1941) Hymnal: Hymns of Glory, Songs of Praise #335 (2008) Meter: 6.4.4.4 Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17 Topics: Life in Christ Christ Incarnate - Public Ministry; Christian Year Season of Epiphany; Holy Baptism; Jesus baptism Languages: English Tune Title: OAKFIELD
Out of the flowing river
God, whose almighty word
Author: John Marriott, 1780-1825 Hymnal: Singing the Faith #106 (2011) Meter: 6.6.4.6.6.6.4 Scripture: Matthew 3:16 Topics: The Nature and Mystery of God The Holy Trinity; The Glory of God In Creation and Providence Languages: English Tune Title: MOSCOW
God, whose almighty word
God, whose almighty word
Author: John Marriott (1780-1825); Thomas Raffles (1788-1863) Hymnal: Church Hymnary (4th ed.) #112 (2005) Meter: 6.6.4.6.6.6.4 Scripture: Matthew 3:16 Lyrics: 1 God, whose almighty word
chaos and darkness heard,
and took their flight;
hear us, we humbly pray,
and where the gospel-day
sheds not its glorious ray,
let there be light.
2 Saviour, who came to bring,
on your redeeming wing,
healing and sight,
health to the sick in mind,
sight to the inly blind,
now to all humankind
let there be light.
3 Spirit of truth and love,
life-giving, holy dove,
speed forth your flight;
move o'er the water's face,
bearing the lamp of grace,
and in earth's darkest place
let there be light.
4 Blessèd and holy Three,
glorious Trinity,
Wisdom, Love, Might,
boundless as ocean's tide
rolling in fullest pride,
through the world far and wide
let there be light. Topics: The Holy Spirit in the Church Enlivening and Renewing the Church; The Being of God Holy and One; God In Creation; God in Trinity; Gospel Call; Healing; Word of God Languages: English Tune Title: ITALIAN HYMN
God, whose almighty word
God, whose almighty word
Author: Thomas Raffles (1788-1863); John Marriott (1780-1825) Hymnal: Hymns of Glory, Songs of Praise #112 (2008) Meter: 6.6.4.6.6.6.4 Scripture: Matthew 3:16 Lyrics: 1 God, whose almighty word,
chaos and darkness heard,
and took their flight:
hear us, we humbly pray,
and where the gospel-day
sheds not its glorious ray,
let there be light.
2 Saviour, who came to bring
on your redeeming wing
healing and sight,
health to the sick in mind,
sight to the inly blind:
now to all humankind
let there be light.
3 Spirit of truth and love,
life-giving, holy dove,
speed forth your flight;
move o'er the water's face,
bearing the lamp of grace
and in earth's darkest place
let there be light.
4 Blessèd and holy Three,
glorious Trinity,
Wisdom, Love, Might,
boundless as ocean's tide
rolling in fullest pride
through the world far and wide,
let there be light. Topics: The Holy Spirit in the Church Enlivening and Renewing the Church; The Being of God Holy and One; God In Creation; God in Trinity; Gospel Call; Healing; Word of God Languages: English Tune Title: ITALIAN HYMN
God, whose almighty word
Lord, your almighty word
Author: John Marriott, 1720-1825 Hymnal: Together in Song #447 (1999) Meter: 6.6.4.6.6.6.4 Scripture: Matthew 3:15-17 Lyrics: 1 Lord, your almighty word
chaos and darkness heard,
and took their flight:
hear us, we humbly pray,
and where the gospel day
sheds not its glorious ray,
let there be light.
2 Saviour, who came to give
those who in darkness live
healing and sight,
health to the sick in mind,
sight to the inly blind,
now to all humankind
let there be light.
3 Spirit of truth and love,
life-giving holy dove,
speed forth your flight;
move on the waters' face
bearing the lamp of grace,
and in earth's darkest place
let there be light.
4 Holy and blessèd Three,
glorious Trinity,
Wisdom, Love, Might,
boundless as ocean's tide
rolling in fullest pride,
through the earth far and wide,
let there be light. Topics: Commissioning Service; Consummation in Christ; Creation; Epiphany; Evangelism; Healing; Jesus Christ Redeemer; People of God; Saints Days and Holy Days St Andrew; Saints Days and Holy Days St Luke; The Gospel; Word of God; Worship Gathering Tune Title: MOSCOW
Lord, your almighty word
Name of All Majesty
Author: Timothy Dudley-Smith, 1926- Hymnal: Worship and Rejoice #101 (2003) Meter: 6.6.5.5.6.6.6.4 Scripture: Matthew 3:17 Lyrics: 1 Name of all majesty,
fathomless mystery,
King of the ages
by angels adored;
power and authority,
splendour and dignity,
bow to his mastery--
Jesus is Lord!
2 Child of our destiny,
God from eternity,
love of the Father
on sinners outpoured;
see now what God has done
sending his only Son,
Christ the beloved One--
Jesus is Lord!
3 Saviour of Calvary,
costliest victory,
darkness defeated
and Eden restored;
born as a man to die,
nailed to a cross on high,
cold in the grave to lie--
Jesus is Lord!
4 Source of all sovereignty,
light, immortality,
life everlasting
and heaven assured;
so with the ransomed, we
praise him eternally,
Christ in his majesty--
Jesus is Lord! Topics: Jesus Christ Majesty Languages: English Tune Title: MAJESTAS
Name of All Majesty
Love inspired the anger
Author: Andrew Pratt, b. 1948 Hymnal: Singing the Faith #253 (2011) Meter: 6.6.6.5 Scripture: Matthew 3:7 Topics: The Ministry of Jesus Christ; Justice and Peace Languages: English Tune Title: TEMPLE COURT
Love inspired the anger
Lo, from the desert homes
Author: Charles Coffin, 1676-1749; Isaac Williams, 1802-1865 Hymnal: CPWI Hymnal #775 (2010) Meter: 6.6.6.6.4.4.4.4 Scripture: Matthew 3:1-3 Lyrics: 1 Lo, from the desert homes,
where he hath hid so long,
the new Elijah comes,
in sternest wisdom strong;
the voice that cries
of Christ from high,
and judgement nigh
from opening skies.
2 Your God e’en now doth stand
at heaven’s opening door;
his fan is in his hand,
and he will purge his floor;
the wheat he claims
and with him stows,
the chaff He throws
to quenchless flames.
3 Ye haughty mountains, bow
your sky-aspiring heads;
ye valleys, hiding low,
lift up your gentle meads;
make his way plain
your king before,
for evermore
he comes to reign.
4 May thy dread voice around,
thou harbinger of Light,
on our dull ears still sound,
lest here we sleep in night,
till judgement come,
and on our path
the Lamb's dread wrath
shall burst in doom.
5 O God, with love’s sweet might,
who dost anoint and arm
Christ’s soldier for the fight
with grace that shields from harm
thrice blessèd Three,
heaven’s endless days
shall sing thy praise
eternally. Topics: Saints' and Other Holy Days St. John the Baptist Languages: English Tune Title: DARWALL'S 148TH
Lo, from the desert homes
O Gladsome Light, O Grace
Author: Robert Seymour Bridges (1844-1930) Hymnal: Common Praise (1998) #13 (1998) Meter: 6.6.7.6.6.7 Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17 Lyrics: 1 O gladsome Light, O grace
of God the Father’s face,
the eternal splendour wearing;
celestial, holy, blest,
our Saviour Jesus Christ,
joyful in your appearing.
2 As day fades into night,
we see the evening light,
our hymn of praise outpouring,
Father of might unknown,
Christ, his incarnate Son,
and Holy Spirit adoring.
3 To you of right belongs
all praise of holy songs,
O Son of God, life-giver;
you, therefore, O Most High,
the world will glorify,
and shall exalt forever.
Topics: Evening; Jesus Christ, Light; Light; O Gracious Light Languages: English Tune Title: NUNC DIMITTIS
O Gladsome Light, O Grace
O King enthroned on high
Author: John Brownlie, 1857-1925 Hymnal: Common Praise #189a (2000) Meter: 6.6.8.4 Scripture: Matthew 3:16 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 heavenly Dove,
abide with us alway;
and in the fullness of thy love
cleanse us, we pray. Topics: Pentecost Languages: English Tune Title: AMEN COURT
O King enthroned on high
O King enthroned on high
Author: John Brownlie, 1857-1925 Hymnal: Common Praise #189b (2000) Meter: 6.6.8.4 Scripture: Matthew 3:16 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 heavenly Dove,
abide with us alway;
and in the fullness of thy love
cleanse us, we pray. Topics: Pentecost Languages: English Tune Title: TEMPLE
O King enthroned on high
O King enthroned on high
Author: John Brownlie, 1857-1925 Hymnal: Complete Anglican Hymns Old and New #504a (2000) Meter: 6.6.8.4 Scripture: Matthew 3:16 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 Languages: English Tune Title: TEMPLE
O King enthroned on high
O King enthroned on high
Author: John Brownlie, 1857-1925 Hymnal: Complete Anglican Hymns Old and New #504b (2000) Meter: 6.6.8.4 Scripture: Matthew 3:16 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 Languages: English Tune Title: AMEN COURT
O King enthroned on high
Baptism in Jordan
Hymnal: Psalms, Hymns and Spiritual Songs #CXIX (1792) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Scripture: Matthew 3:13-15 First Line: As Jordan rolls his wave Lyrics: 1 As Jordan rolls his wave,
Around Christ Jesus' head,
Methinks I see the Saviour's grave;
And Christ among the dead.
2 Shall death confine the Lord?
Or hold the King of men?
He bursts the tomb, he quits the grave,
And opes the Tyrant's den.
3 All glorious, see him rise
Triumphant o'er his foes:
Against the dwelling of the strong,
Ariel, Jesus goes.
4 Hail, Judah's lion, hail!
The vict'ry, Lord, is thine:
And death subdu'd—and hell itself
The rpey to thee resign.
5 O, for a song of praise,
Immortal as thy fame:
But Heav'n in solemn silence kneels
Before th' Almighty Lamb. Topics: Hymns, on the Life of Immanuel, the Head of every Man Languages: English
Baptism in Jordan
Baptism with the Holy Spirit and Fire
Hymnal: Psalms, Hymns and Spiritual Songs #CC (1792) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Scripture: Matthew 3:11 First Line: Jesus, in ancient days Lyrics: 1 Jesus, in ancient days,
Thine Isr'el saw the flame
From heav'n descend, to visit earth,
And prais'd thy glorious name.
2 Give us to join their song,
To hail thee, ever good:
And mid the fire, may we adore,
Th' unchanging, gracious God.
3 Thy fan, shall purge the floor:
Thy fire, the chaff destroy:
And gath'ring of the cleansed wheat,
Thy sheave shall sing for joy. Topics: Attributes, Characters, Names, and Offices of Christ, from the New Testatment Languages: English
Baptism with the Holy Spirit and Fire
The Day-star from on high
Hymnal: New Hymn and Tune Book #225b (1889) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Scripture: Matthew 3:7 First Line: My former hopes are fled Topics: The Sinner Depravity Languages: English Tune Title: FENBURN
The Day-star from on high
In trespasses and sins
Author: William Cowper Hymnal: Hymnal of the Methodist Episcopal Church #308 (1891) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Scripture: Matthew 3:7 First Line: My former hopes are fled Topics: Pilgrim Home of; Sinners Convicted; Sinners Doomed; Sinners Exhorted; Sinners Lost condition of Languages: English
In trespasses and sins
Breathe on me, Breath of God
Author: Edwin Hatch Hymnal: Moravian Book of Worship #494 (1995) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Scripture: Matthew 3:11 Lyrics: 1 Breathe on me, breath of God,
fill me with life anew,
that I may love the things you love
and do what you would do.
2 Breathe on me, breath of God,
until my heart is pure,
until with you I will one will,
to do or to endure.
3 Breathe on me, breath of God,
my will to yours incline,
until this selfish part of me
glows with your fire divine.
4 Breathe on me, breath of God,
so shall I never die,
but live with you the perfect life
of your eternity. Topics: Spirit and Sustainer; Holy Spirit; Holy Spirit--Illumination; Holy Spirit--Presence of; Pure in Heart Languages: English Tune Title: TRENTHAM
Breathe on me, Breath of God
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