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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: Matthew 3:1-3 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
Songs of Thankfulness and Praise
Author: Christopher Wordsworth Meter: 7.7.7.7 D Appears in 127 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 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: Matthew 3:13-17 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 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: Matthew 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
Spirit Divine! attend our prayers
Author: Andrew Reed Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 393 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 3:16 Topics: God: His Attributes, Works and Word The Holy Spirit Used With Tune: MILTON
Spirit Divine! attend our prayers
Come, Holy Spirit, Heavenly Dove
Author: Isaac Watts Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,218 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 3:16 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
We Bless the Name of Christ the Lord
Author: Samuel F. Coffman Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 23 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 3:15 Lyrics: 1 We bless the name of Christ the Lord,
we bless him for his holy Word,
who loved to do his Father’s will,
and all his righteousness fulfill.
2 We follow him with pure delight
to sanctify his sacred rite,
and thus our faith with water seal,
to prove obedience that we feel.
3 Baptized in God the Father, Son,
and Holy Spirit—-Three-in-One,
with conscience free, we rest in God,
in love and peace through Jesus’ blood.
4 By grace we “Abba, Father” cry;
by grace the Comforter comes nigh;
and for thy grace our love shall be
forever, only, Lord, for thee.
Topics: The Church Baptism, Child Dedication; Jesus Christ Baptism; Baptism; Church Ministry and Ministers; Jesus Christ Baptism of Used With Tune: CANONBURY
We Bless the Name of Christ the Lord
Spirit, Now Live in Me
Author: Bryan Jeffery Leech Meter: 9.9.9.6 Appears in 17 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 3:16 First Line: O holy Dove of God descending Topics: Holy Spirit Indweller; Holy Spirit Illuminator; Holy Spirit Images of; Holy Spirit Indweller; Holy Spirit Lifegiver Used With Tune: LOIS
Spirit, Now Live in Me
When John Baptized by Jordan's River
Author: Timothy Dudley-Smith, 1926- Meter: 9.8.9.8 D Appears in 16 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17 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
Christ, When for Us You Were Baptized
Author: F. Bland Tucker Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 14 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17 Topics: Epiphany; Christian year--Baptism of the Lord; Christian year--Epiphany Used With Tune: CAITHNESS
Christ, When for Us You Were Baptized
Sing of God Made Manifest
Author: Carl P. Daw, Jr., 1944- Meter: 7.7.7.7 D Appears in 7 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 3:13-15 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
Mark How the Lamb of God's Self-Offering
Author: Carl P. Daw, Jr. b. 1944 Meter: 9.8.9.8 D Appears in 6 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 3:13-16 First Line: Mark how the Lamb of God's self-offf'ring Lyrics: 1 Mark how the Lamb of God's self-off'ring
Our human sinfulness takes on
In the birth-waters of the Jordan
As Jesus is baptized by John.
Hear how the voice from heaven thunders,
"Lo, this is My beloved Son."
See how in dove-like form the Spirit
Descends on God's Anointed One.
2 From this assurance of God's favor
Jesus goes to the wilderness,
There to endure a time of testing
That readied 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 ev'ry false allegiance,
That we may trust in Christ alone:
Raise up in us a chosen people
Transformed by love to be Your own. Topics: Baptismal Life; Baptism of Our Lord Used With Tune: RENDEZ À DIEU
Mark How the Lamb of God's Self-Offering
Spirit of God, Descend upon My Heart
Author: George Croly, 1780-1860 Meter: 10.10.10.10 Appears in 341 hymnals 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. Used With Tune: MORECAMBE
Spirit of God, Descend upon My Heart
Comfort, Comfort Now My People
Author: Johannes G. Olearius; Catherine Winkworth Meter: 8.7.8.7.7.7.8.8 Appears in 126 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 3:3 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 all 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: Advent Season; Advent Season; Jesus Christ Reign; Kingdom of God; Pardon; World Peace Used With Tune: GENEVAN 42
Comfort, Comfort Now My People
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: Matthew 3:16 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
Prepare the Way of the Lord
Appears in 22 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 3:3 Topics: Singing God's Story Advent / Looking for the Messiah Used With Tune: [Prepare the way of the Lord]
Prepare the Way of the Lord
Hymn 99
Author: Isaac Watts Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 13 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 3:9 First Line: Vain are the hopes that rebels place Lyrics:
Vain are the hopes that rebels place
Upon their birth and blood,
Descended from a pious race;
Their fathers now with God.
He from the caves of earth and hell
Can take the hardest stones,
And fill the house of Abram well
With new-created sons.
Such wondrous power doth he possess
Who formed our mortal frame,
Who called the world from emptiness,
The world obeyed and came.
Hymn 99
Crashing Waters at Creation
Author: Sylvia G. Dunstan, 1955-1993 Meter: 8.7.8.7 Appears in 12 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 3:17 Topics: Baptism Used With Tune: ARISE
Crashing Waters at Creation
Wild and Lone the Prophet's Voice
Author: Carl P Daw Appears in 8 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 3:12 First Line: [Wild and Lone the Prophet's Voice] Text Sources: Songs of Rejoicing (Selah Publishing Co, 1989)
Wild and Lone the Prophet's Voice
Come, gracious Spirit, heavenly Dove
Author: Simon Browne (1680-1732) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 602 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 3:16 Lyrics: 1 Come, gracious Spirit, heavenly Dove,
with light and comfort from above;
come, be our Guardian, be our Guide,
o'er every thought and step preside.
2 The light of truth to us display,
and make us know and choose your way;
plant holy fear in every heart,
that we from God may ne'er depart.
3 Lead us to Christ, the living Way,
nor let us from his pastures stray;
lead us to holiness, the road
that we must take to dwell with God.
4 Lead us to heav'n, that we may share
fullness of joy for ever there;
lead us to God, our final rest,
to be with him for ever blest. Topics: The Holy Spirit The Coming of the Spirit; Christian Year Pentecost; Guidance; Heaven; Holy Spirit illunination of Used With Tune: VERBUM SUPERNUM
Come, gracious Spirit, heavenly Dove
God, whose almighty word
Author: John Marriott (1780-1825); Thomas Raffles (1788-1863) Meter: 6.6.4.6.6.6.4 Appears in 446 hymnals 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 Used With Tune: ITALIAN HYMN
God, whose almighty word
Come, Holy Spirit, Dove Divine
Author: Adoniram Judson Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 131 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 3:16 Lyrics: 1. Come, Holy Spirit, Dove divine,
On these baptismal waters shine,
and teach our hearts, in highest strain,
To praise the Lamb for sinners slain.
2. We love Your name, we love Your laws,
And joyfully embrace Your cause;
We love Your cross, the shame, the pain,
O Lamb of God, for sinners slain.
3. We sink beneath the water's face,
And thank You for Your saving grace;
We die to sin and seek a grave
With You, beneath the yielding wave.
4. And as we rise with You to live,
O let the Holy Spirit give
The sealing unction from above,
The joy of life, the fire of love. Used With Tune: MARYTON
Come, Holy Spirit, Dove Divine
Sweet, Sweet Spirit
Author: Doris Akers Meter: Irregular Appears in 40 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 3:16 First Line: There's a sweet, sweet Spirit in this place Refrain First Line: Sweet Holy Spirit, sweet heavenly Dove Topics: Holy Spirit Images of; Holy Spirit renewing; Jesus Christ Presence of Used With Tune: SWEET, SWEET SPIRIT
Sweet, Sweet Spirit
The Glory of These Forty Days
Author: Gregory the Great; Maurice F. Bell Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 35 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 3:1-3 Lyrics: 1 The glory of these forty days
we celebrate with songs of praise;
for Christ, by whom all things were made,
himself has fasted and has prayed.
2 Alone and fasting Moses saw
the loving God who gave the law;
and to Elijah, fasting, came
the steeds and chariots of flame.
3 So Daniel trained his mystic sight,
delivered from the lions’ might;
and John, the Bridegroom’s friend, became
the herald of Messiah’s name.
4 Then grant that we like them be true,
consumed in fast and prayer with you;
our spirits strengthen with your grace,
and give us joy to see your face. Topics: Christian Year Baptism of Jesus; Christian Year Transfiguration; Grace; Jesus Christ Life Used With Tune: ERHALT UNS, HERR
The Glory of These Forty Days
O King enthroned on high
Author: John Brownlie, 1857-1925 Meter: 6.6.8.4 Appears in 24 hymnals 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 Used With Tune: AMEN COURT Text Sources: Greek, c. 8th century
O King enthroned on high
Preparen el Camino (Make Ready a Highway)
Author: Fernando Rodriguez, siglo XX; Ronald F. Krisman, n. 1946 Appears in 7 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 3:1-6 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)
Breathe on me, Breath of God
Author: Edwin Hatch Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 338 hymnals 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 Used With Tune: TRENTHAM
Breathe on me, Breath of God
You Have Come Down to the Lakeshore
Author: Cesàreo Gabaraín, 1936-1991; Madeleine Forell Marshall, b. 1946 Meter: 8.10.10 with refrain Appears in 50 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 3 First Line: Tú has venido a la orilla (You have come down to the lakeshore) Refrain First Line: Señor, mehas miradoa los ojos (O Lord, yu have looked into my eyes) Topics: Service Used With Tune: PESCADOR DE HOMBRES
You Have Come Down to the Lakeshore
Prepare the Way, O Zion
Author: Frans Mikael Franzen, 1772-1847; Charles P. Price, 1920-1999 Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.7 with refrain Appears in 30 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 3:3 Refrain First Line: Oh, blest is Christ that came Lyrics: 1 Prepare the way, O Zion,
your Christ is drawing near!
Let every hill and valley
a level way appear.
Greet One who comes in glory,
foretold in sacred story.
Refrain:
Oh, blest is Christ that came
in God's most holy name.
2 Christ brings God's rule, O Zion;
he comes from heaven above.
His rule is peace and freedom,
and justice, truth, and love.
Lift high your praise resounding,
for grace and joy abounding. [Refrain]
3 Fling wide your gates, O Zion;
your Savior's rule embrace.
And tidings of salvation
proclaim in every place.
All lands will bow before him,
their voices will adore him. [Refrain] Used With Tune: BEREDEN VÄG FÖR HERRAN Text Sources: Tr. composite
Prepare the Way, O Zion
Christ, unser Herr zum Jordan kam
Author: M. Luther Appears in 22 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 3:13-15 Topics: Die heiligen Sacramente Die heilige Taufe, Bestätigung des Taufbundes
Christ, unser Herr zum Jordan kam
Prepare a way for the Lord
Author: Taizé Community Meter: 4.4.4.4 Appears in 13 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 3:3 Topics: Life in Christ Christ Incarnate - Promise of the Messiah Used With Tune: WAIT FOR THE LORD
Prepare a way for the Lord
Santo Espíritu, excelsa paloma (Holy Spirit, from Heaven Descended)
Author: Philip W. Blycker, b. 1939 Meter: Irregular Appears in 9 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 3:16 Topics: Holy Spirit; Church Year Pentecost; Elements of Worship Prayer for Illumination Used With Tune: EXCELSA PALOMA
Santo Espíritu, excelsa paloma (Holy Spirit, from Heaven Descended)
May the Church at prayer recall
Author: Thomas H. Troeger (b. 1945) Meter: 7.7.7.7 D Appears in 8 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 3:16 First Line: Source and Sovereign, Rock and Cloud Topics: The Living God The Being of God - Holy and One; God names and imags of; Truth Used With Tune: ABERYSTWYTH
May the Church at prayer recall
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: Matthew 3:16 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 Judgment
Author: Moir A. J. Waters, 1906-80 Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Appears in 7 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12 Refrain First Line: Sound the trumpet! Tell the message! Topics: End Times Used With Tune: NEW MALDEN
Herald, Sound the Note of Judgment
Spirit, Working in Creation
Author: John Richards Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 5 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 3:16 Topics: Illumination; Pentecost and Holy Spirit; Holy Spirit; Illumination; Missions; Peace; Trinity; Word of God Used With Tune: SUNRISE
Spirit, Working in Creation
To Jordan's River Came Our Lord
Author: James P. Tiefel, b. 1949 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 4 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17 Topics: Baptism of Our Lord Used With Tune: WINCHESTER NEW
To Jordan's River Came Our Lord
Joy to the World! the Lord is Come
Author: Isaac Watts Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 1,856 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 3:3 Lyrics: 1 Joy to the world! the Lord is come;
let earth receive her King;
let every heart prepare him room,
and heaven and nature sing,
and heaven and nature sing,
and heaven, and heaven and nature sing.
2 Joy to the earth! the Savior reigns:
let all their songs employ;
while fields and floods, rocks, hills, and plains
repeat the sounding joy,
repeat the sounding joy,
repeat, repeat the sounding joy.
3 No more let sins and sorrows grow,
nor thorns infest the ground;
he comes to make his blessings flow
far as the curse is found,
far as the curse is found,
far as, far as the curse is found.
4 He rules the world with truth and grace,
and makes the nations prove
the glories of his righteousness,
and wonders of his love,
and wonders of his love,
and wonders, wonders of his love. Topics: Christmas Season Used With Tune: ANTIOCH
Joy to the World! the Lord is Come
Come, ye thankful people, come
Author: Henry Alford Meter: 7.7.7.7 D Appears in 726 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 3:12 Lyrics: 1 Come, ye thankful people, come,
Raise the song of harvest-home:
All is safely gathered in,
Ere the winter storms begin;
God, our Maker, doth provide
For our wants to be supplied:
Come to God's own temple, come,
Raise the song of harvest-home.
2 All the world is God's own field,
Fruit unto his praise to yield;
Wheat and tares together sown,
Unto joy or sorrow grown:
First the blade, and then the ear,
Then the full corn shall appear:
Lord of harvest, grant that we
Wholesome grain and pure may be.
3 For the Lord our God shall come,
And shall take his harvest home;
From his field shall in that day
All offences purge away;
Give his angels charge at last
In the fire the tares to cast,
But the fruitful ears to store
In his garner evermore.
4 Even so, Lord, quickly come
To thy final harvest-home;
Gather thou thy people in,
Free from sorrow, free from sin;
There for ever purified,
In thy presence to abide:
Come, with all thine angels, come,
Raise the glorious harvest-home.
Amen. Topics: Funerals; Harvest and Thanksgiving; Harvest and Thanksgiving, Spirtual Used With Tune: ST. GEORGE'S WINDSOR
Come, ye thankful people, come
The First Noel
Meter: Irregular with refrain Appears in 398 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17 First Line: The first Noel, the angel did say Refrain First Line: Noel, Noel Lyrics: 1 The first Noel, the angel did say,
was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay;
in fields where they lay keeping their sheep
on a cold winter's night that was so deep.
Refrain:
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel,
born is the King of Israel.
2 They looked up and saw a star
shining in the east, beyond them far,
and to the earth it gave great light,
and so it continued both day and night. [Refrain]
3 And by the light of that same star,
three wise men came from country far.
To seek for a king was their intent,
and to follow the star wherever it went. [Refrain]
4 This star drew nigh to the northwest,
o'er Bethlehem it took its rest,
and there it did both stop and stay,
right over the place where Jesus lay. [Refrain]
5 Then entered in those wise men three,
full reverently upon their knee,
and offered there in his presence,
their gold, and myrrh, and frankincense. [Refrain]
6 Then let us all with one accord
sing praises to our heavenly Lord,
That hath made heaven and earth of nought,
and with his blood mankind hath bought. [Refrain] Topics: Christmas; Christian year--Christmas; Christian year--Epiphany Used With Tune: THE FIRST NOEL Text Sources: Trad. English Carol
The First Noel
Come, Holy Ghost, our hearts inspire
Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 235 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 3:16 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
The Day-star from on high
Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 130 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 3:7 First Line: My former hopes are fled Topics: The Sinner Depravity Used With Tune: FENBURN
The Day-star from on high
I bind unto myself today
Author: St. Patrick (372-466); Cecil Frances Alexander (1818-1895) Appears in 68 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17 Lyrics: 1 I bind unto myself today
the strong Name of the Trinity;
by invocation of the same,
the Three in One, and One in Three.
2 I bind this day to me for ever,
by power of faith, Christ's Incarnation;
his baptism in the Jordan river;
his death on cross for my salvation;
his bursting from the spicèd tomb;
his riding up the heavenly way;
his coming at the day of doom:
I bind unto myself today.
3 I bind unto myself today
the virtues of the star-lit heaven,
the glorious sun's life-giving ray,
the whiteness of the moon at even,
the flashing of the lightning free,
the whirling wind's tempestuous shocks,
the stable earth, the deep salt sea
around the old eternal rocks.
4 I bind unto myself today
the power of God to hold and lead,
his eye to watch, his might to stay,
his ear to hearken to my need,
the wisdom of my God to teach,
his hand to guide, his shield to ward,
the word of God to give me speech,
his heavenly host to be my guard.
[verse 5 is printed separately under 639b and 639c]
6 I bind unto myself the name,
the strong Name of the Trinity,
by invocation of the same,
the Three in One, and One in Three,
of whom all nature hath creation,
Eternal Father, Spirit, Word.
Praise to the Lord of my salvation:
salvation is of Christ the Lord. Amen. Topics: The Being of God Holy and One; The Church Celebrates Confirmation; God In Creation; God in Trinity; God Protection of; Jesus Life and Ministry Used With Tune: ST. PATRICK
I bind unto myself today
Baptized in water
Author: Michael Saward (b. 1932) Meter: 5.5.5.3 D Appears in 48 hymnals 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 Used With Tune: BAPTIZED IN WATER
Baptized in water
The garner of God
Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 40 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 3:12 First Line: Come, thou omniscient Son of man Topics: The Christian Life Sanctification
The garner of God
Rejoicing in the glory of His grace
Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 32 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 3:9 First Line: Glory to God, whose sov'reign grace Topics: Provisions and Promises of the Gospel
Rejoicing in the glory of His grace
O komm, du geist der wahrheit
Author: K. J. Spitta Appears in 30 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 3:11 Topics: Pfingsten
O komm, du geist der wahrheit
Spirit Song
Author: John Wimber, 1934-1997 Appears in 22 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 3:16 First Line: O let the son of God enfold you Refrain First Line: Jesus, O Jesus, come and fill your lambs Used With Tune: [O let the Son of God enfold you]
Spirit Song
Take Me to the Water
Meter: Irregular Appears in 16 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17 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
Christ is the world's Redeemer
Author: St. Columba (521-597); Duncan Macgregor (1854-1923) Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6 Appears in 14 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 3:16-17 Lyrics: 1 Christ is the world's redeemer,
the lover of the pure,
the fount of heavenly wisdom,
our trust and hope secure;
the armour of his soldiers,
the lord of earth and sky;
our health while we are living,
our life when we shall die.
2 Christ has our host surrounded
with clouds of martyrs bright,
who wave their palms in triumph
and fire us for the fight.
For Christ the cross ascended
to save a world undone,
and, suffering for the sinful,
our full redemption won.
3 Down in the realm of darkness
he lay a captive bound,
but at the hour appointed
he rose, a victor crowned;
and now, to heaven ascended,
he sits upon the throne
in glorious dominion,
his Father's and his own.
4 Glory to God the Father,
the unbegotten One;
all honour be to Jesus,
his sole-begotten Son:
and to the Holy Spirit --
the perfect Trinity.
Let all the worlds give answer.
'Amen, so let it be'. Topics: Life in Christ Christ Risen - Reign and Priesthood; Christian Year Ascension; Martyrs; Salvation and Redemption Used With Tune: MOVILLE
Christ is the world's Redeemer
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