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We Plow the Fields and Scatter

Author: Matthias Claudius, 1740–1815; Jane M. Campbell, 1817–78 Meter: 7.6.7.6 D with refrain Appears in 453 hymnals Refrain First Line: All good gifts around us are sent from heav'n above Lyrics: ... rain. Refrain: All good gifts around us are sent from heav ... is the maker of all things near and far; ... , by Him the birds are fed; Much more to ... You, our Creator, for all things bright and good: The ... for all Your love imparts; Accept what You most welcome: our ... Topics: Harvest and Thanksgiving Used With Tune: WIR PFLÜGEN

Welcome, welcome, day of rest

Author: Anon. Appears in 37 hymnals Lyrics: ... the world in kindness given; Welcome to this humble breast, As ... thy blessings are! 4 Welcome, welcome, day of rest, With thy influence all divine ... Topics: Worship The Sabbath Used With Tune: PLEYEL

Welcome, Happy Morning!

Author: Venantius H. C. Fortunatus, ca. 530-609; John Ellerton Meter: 6.5.6.5 D with refrain Appears in 282 hymnals Refrain First Line: Welcome, happy morning Lyrics: 1 "Welcome, happy morning!" age to age ... , their true Creator, all his works adore. Refrain: "Welcome, happy morning!" age ... Redeemer, life and health of all, thou, from heav'n beholding ... 's chain; thine that now are fallen raise to life again ... Topics: Christ Creator; Christ Deity of; Christ Humanity of; Hell; Resurrection of Believers Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:20-22 Used With Tune: ST. ALBAN

Welcome! Wanderer, Welcome!

Author: Horatius Bonar Appears in 51 hymnals First Line: In the land of strangers Lyrics: ... , "My son! my son!" "Welcome! wand'rer, welcome! Welcome back to home! Thou ... love are on thee, My son! my son! "Welcome! wand'rer, welcome! Welcome back ... , and all is pardoned, My son! my son! "Welcome! wand'rer, welcome! Welcome back ... Topics: Cross and Crown; Invitation Used With Tune: [In the land of strangers]

We Gather in Love

Author: John Angotti Appears in 1 hymnal First Line: We come to gather in our weakness Refrain First Line: United in one Spirit Lyrics: in appearance, all are welcomed in the house of ... Topics: Gathering Used With Tune: [We come to gather in our weakness]

Welcome Song

Author: Nola M. Squire Appears in 1 hymnal First Line: How do you do, dear Mary? Lyrics: How do you do, dear Mary? Oh, how do you do? Jesus is glad to see you, We are all glad, too!

Who Provideth for the Raven His Food?

Appears in 1 hymnal First Line: All the world lay still and silent in the morning grey Lyrics: ... rises o’er the sea— “Welcome, Day!” they sing together, ... their table spread, All by God are known and numbered, ... by His Hands are fed. Some in deep ... where children’s crumbs are scattered on the garden ... the wren so small, All is ready—food and gladness ...

We Gather at Your Table, Lord

Author: Carolyn Winfrey Gillette Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 1 hymnal Lyrics: to you! Here all are welcomed, all restored, ... Topics: Eucharist/Lord's Supper Scripture: Matthew 26:26-29

Who Are These, And Whence Came They?

Author: Horatius Bonar Appears in 3 hymnals First Line: Not from Jerusalem alone Lyrics: 1 Not from Jerusalem alone, To Heav’n the path ascends; As near, as sure, as straight the way That leads to the celestial day, From farthest realms extends; Frigid or torrid zone. 2 What matters how or whence we start? One is the crown to all; One is the ... Used With Tune: [Not from Jerusalem alone] Text Sources: Hymns of Faith and Hope 2nd series (London, James Nisbet, 1861)

We Come, We Come with Singing

Author: Mrs. C. A. Holmes Appears in 10 hymnals Refrain First Line: Jesus is here, Angels are near Lyrics: ... happy voices ringing, Glad welcome unto all. We love to meet each ... dearest friend of all. Chorus: Jesus is here, Angels are near; Sing ... sing, Jesus is here, Angels are near; Sing, sing praises sing ... glory, And suffered for us all. [Chorus] 3 Dear Saviour, ...

What a Gath'ring

Appears in 165 hymnals First Line: At the sounding of the trumpet, when the saints are gathered home Refrain First Line: What a gath'ring, gath'ring Lyrics: 1 At the sounding of the trumpet, when the saints are gathered home, We will greet each other by the crystal sea, With the friends and all the loved ones there awaiting us to come, What a gath'ring of the faithful that will be! Chorus: What a gath'ring, ...

With Humble Grace (A Hymn of Remembrance For All Who Quietly Serve)

Author: F. Richard Garland Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 1 hymnal First Line: With humble grace they served their Lord Lyrics: They welcomed all those who had need. ... they worked and shared to show the lest ... God adored. They welcomed all those who had ... Topics: Discipleship Used With Tune: O WALY WALY

Wake, Awake, for Night Is Flying

Author: Phillipp Nicolai, 1556-1608; Catherine Winkworth, 1827-78 Meter: 8.9.8.8.9.8.6.6.4.4.4.8 Appears in 216 hymnals Lyrics: ... heights are crying, "Awake, Jerusalem, arise!" Midnight hears the welcome voices ... And at the thrilling cry rejoices: "Oh, where are all ... the watchmen singing, And all her heart with joy is ... For her Lord comes down all-glorious, The strong in ... Topics: End Time; End Time Used With Tune: WACHET AUF

We would see Jesus

Author: Anna B. Warner Appears in 275 hymnals First Line: We would see Jesus; for the shadows lengthen Lyrics: ... Nor life nor death, with all their agitation, Can thence remove ... would see Jesus; other lights are paling, Which for long ... The blessings of our pilgrimage are failing; We would not mourn ... , dying, risen, pleading; Then welcome day, and farewell mortal night. Topics: The Christian Life Aspiration and Hope; Evening Used With Tune: CONSOLATION

Welcome Song

Author: Minna Foote Appears in 2 hymnals First Line: Bright gleams of sunshine fill valleys fair Refrain First Line: Our voices raise Lyrics: ... joy are heard ev'rywhere; All nature seems rejoicing to say, "O welcome ... Children's Day. 2 O welcome, welcome, bright, golden hours With song ... our King. [Chorus] 3 Our all we bring, our tribute of ... Used With Tune: [Bright gleams of sunshine fill valleys fair]

Welcome, Thou victor in the strife

Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 63 hymnals Lyrics: ... Victor in the strife, Now welcome from the cave! To-day ... power is gone, And pointless are his darts; Now hath God ... us shone, And joy fills all our hearts. Topics: The Church Year Easter

Winter

Author: Julia H. Johnston Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 2 hymnals First Line: Welcome, welcome, royal winter Refrain First Line: Winter, winter, royal winter Lyrics: 1 Welcome, welcome, royal winter, All in white and crystal dressed, ... King at last of all the seasons, Wearing jewels ... royal winter, Pulses tingle, hearts are light; Praises to the gracious ... in autumn gathered, Last thro’ all the time of snow. [Refrain ... Used With Tune: COLUMBIA Text Sources: Bible Study Songs , by Bertha F. Vella and Daniel. B. Towner (Boston: The Pilgrim Press, 1899)

When We Reach the Other Side

Author: William H. Gardner Appears in 1 hymnal Refrain First Line: Arms of love will welcome us Lyrics: ... . Refrain: Arms of love will welcome us, To our home forevermore ... ’ll raise, That our journeys all are o’er. 2 When we ... Used With Tune: [When we reach the other side]

Welcome

Appears in 1,181 hymnals First Line: Children of the heav’nly King Lyrics: 1 Children of the heav’nly King, As ye journey, sweetly sing; Sing your Saviour’s worthy praise, Glorious in His works and ways. Ye are trav’ling home to God, In the way the fathers trod; They are happy now, and ye Soon their happiness shall see. 2 O, ye ... Used With Tune: [Children of the heav’nly King]

Welcome Table: The Lord's Prayer

Author: ICEL Appears in 729 hymnals First Line: Our Father, who art in heaven Lyrics: art in heaven, hallowed by thy name; ... Father, who art in heaven, ... Used With Tune: [Our father, who art in heaven] Text Sources: Embolism

Welcome, sweet day of rest

Author: Watts Appears in 765 hymnals

Welcome Table: Penitential Act

Author: ICEL Appears in 11 hymnals First Line: You were sent to heal the contrite of heart Lyrics: Lord, have mercy. All: Lord, have mercy. ... the contrite of heart: Lord, have ... Used With Tune: [You were sent to heal the contrite of heart]

Welcome, ye hopeful heirs of heav'n

Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 25 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Welcome, ye hopeful heirs of heav' ... above, Where all we see, and feel, and know, Are fruits of ... Topics: The Church Confirmation

When Hands Reach Out

Author: Carolyn Winfrey Gillette Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 6 hymnals First Line: When hands reach out and fingers trace Lyrics: begin: He welcomes all the wounded in. ... when the ways we learn and grow Are not ... can begin: He welcomes all the wounded ... Topics: Disabilities Sunday; Grace of God; Holy Spirit; Life in Christ; Worship Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12 Used With Tune: O WALY WALY

Within the Reign of God

Author: Marty Haugen, b. 1950 Appears in 4 hymnals First Line: Come now, the feast is spread Lyrics: the bread. Here shall we all be fed ... Refrain: Blessed are they who will ... God. [Refrain] 3 Welcome the weak and poor, ... Topics: Kingdom; Reign of God Used With Tune: [Come now, the feast is spread]

Will I Empty Handed Be?

Author: Neal A. McAulay Appears in 32 hymnals First Line: Will I empty handed be Lyrics: ... days are past, Shall I hear Him say at last, "Welcome, toiler ... wide, And the deeds of all are tried, May I have a ... , May I hear Him say, "Welcome, Take the crown that Love ... Used With Tune: [Will I empty handed be] Text Sources: The "Old Story" in Song by Arthurs W. Magann, William J. Kirkpatrick, and Henry L. Gilmour (Philadelphia: Praise Publishing Company, 1906)

Will You Come to the Feast?

Author: Harriet E. Jones Appears in 7 hymnals Refrain First Line: Will you come, will you come Lyrics: ... the Lord? He will welcome the least To his bountiful ... Will you come, one and all to the feast? Chorus: Will ... door To the banqueting hall Are you hungry and poor? ... There is food for you all; Come and sup with the ... , oh, come, one and all, to the feast? [Chorus] Topics: Invitation; Revival Used With Tune: [Will you come to the feast?]

When the Roll is Called

Author: Rev. W. G. C. Appears in 5 hymnals First Line: When shall close the earth's long ages, Christ shall come to claim his own Refrain First Line: When the roll is called up yonder, I'll be there, I'll be there Lyrics: ... shout "the battles all are o'er!" And their "welcome home" and glad ... Topics: Heaven Scripture: Revelation 20:12 Used With Tune: [When shall close the earth's long ages, Christ shall come to claim his own]

Welcome (Let's Walk Together)

Author: Laurie Zelman; Mark A. Miller Appears in 3 hymnals First Line: Let's walk together for a while Refrain First Line: Singing welcome, welcome to this place Lyrics: know God's grace. All are welcome the love of God to ... Topics: Church and Community; Holy Communion; Mission; Opening of Worship Used With Tune: [Let's walk together for a while]

We Are Not Our Own

Author: Brian Wren Meter: 8.9.8.5 Appears in 4 hymnals First Line: We are not our own. Earth forms us Lyrics: ... , give to earth, and all things living, liturgies of care ... unknown, All the saints with prayer surround us: We are not alone ... . 6 Let us be a house of welcome ... , living stone upholding living stone, Gladly showing all our neighbors we are ... Topics: Church Communion of Saints; Consecration; Ecology; Stewardship and Creation Used With Tune: YARNTON

Welcome Hour of Prayer

Author: Frances Jane (Fanny) Crosby Appears in 3 hymnals First Line: We have met once more, in the Master's name Refrain First Line: Welcome hour, bless'd hour Lyrics: ... Master’s name; Let us all to Him draw near; With ... our Lord is here. Refrain Welcome hour, blessèd hour, Happy rest ... Master’s name, At the welcome hour of prayer. 2. O ... on high, And our hearts are filled with praise. [Refrain] 3 ... Used With Tune: [We have met once more, in the Master's name]

Welcome Bells of Heaven

Author: Priscilla J. Owens Appears in 4 hymnals First Line: Hear the welcome bells of heaven Refrain First Line: Come to Jesus, come to Jesus Lyrics: ... peace and joy are given, Come to Jesus,—all may come. Refrain ... , come to Jesus, Come and welcome,—all may come. 2 Come, ye ... . [Refrain] 5 Little children, too, are welcome: “Suffer them to come to ... , thou art calling; Help us all to come to thee. [Refrain ... Used With Tune: [Hear the welcome bells of heaven]

Welcome, Summer, for Thou Bringest

Author: Mrs. S. K. Bourne Meter: Irregular Appears in 4 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Welcome, summer, for thou bringest Flow’rs and sunshine, light and joy; Nature’s sweetest hymns thou singest, Happy birds their songs employ; Merry, merry chimes thou ringest, Nature’s notes of joy; Merry, merry chimes thou ringest, Nature’s notes of joy ... Topics: Flower Services Used With Tune: ROSELAND

We Shall Meet All the Little Ones There

Author: Will L. Thompson Appears in 3 hymnals First Line: Oh where are the little ones, lovely and fair Used With Tune: [Oh where are the little ones, lovely and fair]

Welcome, welcome, welcome

Appears in 8 hymnals First Line: Many are the sorrows, many are the tears

Welcome Hymn

Author: W. W. B. Appears in 2 hymnals First Line: Welcome! thrice welcome! Refrain First Line: Welcome! thrice welcome Lyrics: ... above. 2 Welcome! thrice welcome! Believers in the Lord; Welcome! thrice welcome! Upholders of ... welcome! Till faith is lost in sight; And when our battles all are ... won We'll join the blessed throng, Then God will welcome ... Topics: Special Occasions Reunion; Special Occasions Reunion Used With Tune: [Welcome! thrice welcome!]

Welcome, welcome, holy Sabbath

Appears in 2 hymnals Lyrics: ... , Oh, how great thy blessings are! Welcome, welcome, holy Sabbath, Day of tidings ... . 4 Welcome, welcome, holy Sabbath, Welcome, welcome, day of rest; With thy influence all divine ...

When the Curtains are Lifted

Author: Mrs. Annie Wittenmyer Appears in 27 hymnals Lyrics: ... waiting for me? Will he welcome my coming, And crown me ... own, With the saints of all ages, That circle his throne ... angels Shall welcome me home. Chorus: When the curtains are lifted, Oh ... and his angels are waiting for me, Are waiting, are waiting, That my ... Used With Tune: [When the curtains are lifted]

While the days are going by

Appears in 156 hymnals First Line: There are lonely hearts to cherish Refrain First Line: While going by, While going by Lyrics: 1 There are lonely hearts to cherish, While the days are going by; There are weary souls who perish While the days are going by. If a smile we can renew, As our journey we pursue, Oh, the good that we might do, While the days are going by. Chorus: While ...

Welcoming God

Author: Carolyn Winfrey Gillette Meter: 9.10.9.9 with refrain Appears in 1 hymnal First Line: Children are welcome, Christ said one day Lyrics: that your love for all will be heard. Outcasts are welcome; sinners are, too, ... Topics: Children and Youth; Christian unity; Jesus Christ Teachings; Justice; Women Scripture: Leviticus 25

Welcome to spring

Appears in 2 hymnals First Line: Joy, joy, through all the land Refrain First Line: Welcome, welcome, welcome, welcome, welcome joyous spring Lyrics: 1 Joy, joy, through all the land, For winter's ... . Welcome, welcome, welcome, welcome, welcome joyous spring, Welcome, welcome, welcome, welcome, welcome joyous spring. 2 Adieu, O wintry storm! Blue are ...

Welcome, One and All

Author: Laura E. Pixley Newell Appears in 2 hymnals First Line: We are gathered today in our Sunday school Refrain First Line: We would join in the song of welcome Lyrics: 1. We are gathered today in our Sunday ... in the song of welcome: Welcome one and all today! Let us strive ... sin. [Refrain] 3. One and all with a will let us ... Used With Tune: [We are gathered today in our Sunday school]

When My Weary Hands Are Folded

Author: Philip P. Bliss, 1838-1876 Appears in 3 hymnals First Line: When my weary hands are folded Lyrics: 1. When my weary hands are folded on my faintly throbbing breast, And my soul has spread her pinions for the city of the blest; ’Twill be sweet to hear the loved ones sing some dear, familiar song, As I rise to join the chorus of the blood-washed, holy ... Used With Tune: ANANIAS Text Sources: Welcome Tidings , by Robert Lowry, W. Howard Doane, & Ira D. Sankey (New York: Biglow & Main, 1877)

We Are the Household That Gathers Round Jesus (The Household of God)

Author: Shirley Erena Murray Meter: 11.10.11.10 D Appears in 1 hymnal First Line: We are the household that gathers round Jesus Lyrics: ... dream for creation, we who are learning forgiveness and grace, ... justice, giving the stranger a welcoming place; let's be a ... whose *food bowls are empty, while there are prisons where innocents die ... earth shudders, and all creatures cry, we are a people who hear ... Topics: Humanity Scripture: Ephesians 2:19-21

Wherever you go

Author: Frances M. Kelly; Robert B. Kelly; Frances M. Kelly Appears in 1 hymnal First Line: Christ and his Church are but one single body Refrain First Line: Wherever you go I will go Lyrics: an open door for all who pass our way. ... and his Church are but one single ... become a place of welcome, an open door for ... Topics: Christmas; Marriage; Offertory Hymn; Ordination/Commissioning Scripture: Ruth 1:16 Used With Tune: [Christ and his Church are but one single body]

Welcome, Sunny Spring!

Author: Mrs. C. D. Martin Appears in 1 hymnal First Line: Welcome, sunny springtime! Refrain First Line: All the little birds are singing Used With Tune: [Welcome, sunny springtime!]

Who Are These That Earnest Knock

Author: Henry L. Lettermann, 1932- Appears in 3 hymnals Lyrics: discerning faith. All unworthy, yet make ... are these that earnest knock, Seeking ... in, Humbly pay him welcome. 2 Who is this ... Topics: The Christian Year Christmastide Used With Tune: DIES EST LAETITIAE

Will You Go With Us to Heaven?

Author: D. S. Warner Meter: 12.11.12.11.7.10.12.11 Appears in 4 hymnals First Line: We are going home to heaven's golden city Refrain First Line: Will you go to that city? Lyrics: 1 We are going home to heaven’s ... endless day. [Refrain] 3 We are going through to glory by ... of love? Jesus calls you, all the ransomed wait to greet ... , And the angels sing to welcome you above. [Refrain] Hymnal of ... Used With Tune: [We are going home to heaven's golden city]

Welcome Sight! The Lord Descending!

Author: Thomas Kelly Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Appears in 7 hymnals First Line: Welcome sight! the Lord descending Lyrics: 1. Welcome sight! the Lord descending! Jesus ... ! the Savior comes to reign: Welcome to His waiting train. 2 ... period comes at last; All their sorrows now are past. 3. Now ... home no longer banished, They are going to their rest; Though ... Used With Tune: IRBY Text Sources: Hymns on Various Passages of Scriptures , third edition, 1809

Welcome, Christmas!

Author: Earnest Johnson Appears in 6 hymnals First Line: Welcome, Christmas, welcome here Refrain First Line: Merry, merry Christmas, welcome here! Lyrics: 1 Welcome, Christmas, welcome here, Happiest season of the year! Fires are blazing, ... , All the children welcome thee. Refrain: Merry, merry Christmas, welcome here! Welcome, welcome, welcome here ... that ungrateful tho't, Ours are mercies dearly bought, Dearly ... Used With Tune: [Welcome, Christmas, welcome here]

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