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Jesus bids us shine

Author: Susan Warner, 1819-1855 Meter: 10.11.10.10 Appears in 266 hymnals First Line: Jesus bids us shine with a pure, clear light Lyrics: 1 Jesus bids us shine, with a clear, pure light, like a little candle burning in the night, in this world of darkness, so we must shine, you in your small corner, and I in mine. 2 Jesus bids us shine, first of all for him; well he sees and knows it if our light grows dim. He looks down from heaven to see us shine, you in your small corner, and I in mine. 3 Jesus bids us shine, then, for all around; many kinds of darkness in this world abound: sin and want and sorrow; so we must shine, you in your small corner, and I in mine. Topics: Children and Youth Mission; Light; One Life in Christ Mission Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16 Used With Tune: JESUS BIDS US SHINE

Christ, whose glory fills the skies

Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788 Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.7 Appears in 475 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Christ, whose glory fills the skies, Christ, the true, the only Light, Sun of righteousness, arise, triumph o'er the shades of night. Dayspring from on high, be near; Daystar, in my heart appear. 2 Dark and cheerless is the morn unaccompanied by thee; joyless is the day's return, till thy mercy's beams I see, till thy inward light impart, glad my eyes and warm my heart. 3 Visit then, this soul of mine; pierce the gloom of sin and grief; fill me, radiancy divine; scatter all my unbelief; more and more thyself display, shining to the perfect day. Topics: Church Year Epiphany; Jesus Christ Light of the World Scripture: Proverbs 4:18 Used With Tune: HEATHLANDS

Lord Jesus, who through forty days

Author: Claudia Frances Hernaman, 1838-1898 Appears in 86 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Lord, who through forty days for us did fast and pray, teach us with you to mourn our sins, and at your side to stay. 2 As you with Satan did contend, and did the victory win, oh give us strength to persevere, in you to conquer sin. 3 As thirst and hunger once you bore, so teach us, gracious Lord, to die to self, and daily live by your most holy word. 4 And through these days of penitence, and through the Passion-tide, now, evermore, in life and death, Lord Christ, with us abide. 5 Abide with us, that so this life of suffering over-past, an Easter of unending joy we may attain at last. Topics: Church Year Lent; Repentance; Sin / Sinner; Struggle Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11 Used With Tune: ST. FLAVIAN

Immortal, invisible, God only wise

Author: Walter Chalmers Smith, 1824-1908 Meter: 11.11.11.11 Appears in 212 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Immortal, invisible, God only wise, in light inaccessible hid from our eyes, most blessed, most glorious, the Ancient of Days, almighty, victorious, thy great name we praise. 2 Unresting, unhasting and silent as light, nor wanting, nor wasting, thou rulest in might; thy justice like mountains high soaring above thy clouds, which are fountains of goodness and love. 3 To all life thou givest, to both great and small; in all life thou livest, the true life of all; we blossom and flourish like leaves on the tree, and wither, and perish; but naught changeth thee. 4 Great Father of glory, pure Father of light, thine angels adore thee, all veiling their sight; all laud we would render: oh help us to see 'tis only the splendour of light hideth thee. Topics: Descants and Fauxbourdons; God Power / Might of; God Name of; God Justice of; God Image of (in humans); God Goodness of; God the Holy Trinity; Light; Processionals Scripture: Psalm 104:24-30 Used With Tune: ST. DENIO

The God of Abraham praise

Author: Thomas Olivers, 1724-1799 Meter: 6.6.8.4 D Appears in 454 hymnals Lyrics: 1 The God of Abraham praise, who reigns enthroned above, ancient of everlasting days, and God of love. Almighty, great I Am! by earth and heaven confessed, I bow and bless the sacred name forever blest. 2 The God of Abraham praise, at whose supreme command from earth I rise and seek the joys at God's right hand. I all on earth forsake, its wisdom, fame and power, and Lord my only portion make, my shield and tower. 3 Though nature’s strength decay, and earth and hell withstand, to Canaan’s bounds I urge my way at God's command; the watery deep I pass with Jesus in my view; and through the howling wilderness my way pursue. 4 The goodly land I see, with peace and plenty blest, a land of sacred liberty and endless rest; there milk and honey flow, and oil and wine abound, and trees of life forever grow, with mercy crowned. 5 There dwells the Lord our King, the Lord our Righteousness; triumphant o’er the world and sin, the Prince of Peace On Zion’s sacred height God's kingdom still maintains, and glorious with the saints in light forever reigns. 6 The whole triumphant host give thanks to God on high; "hail, Father, Son and Holy Ghost" they ever cry. Hail, Abraham’s God, and mine! I join the heavenly lays; all might and majesty are thine, and endless praise. Topics: Canticles and Scripture Paraphrases; Desert / Wilderness; Freedom / Liberation; God Name of; God Image of (in humans); God Creator and Ruler; Jesus Christ Prince of Peace; Land; Praise; Trinity; Zion Scripture: Genesis 15:1 Used With Tune: LEONI Text Sources: Hebrew, Yigdal

Jesus, thou joy of loving hearts

Author: Ray Palmer, 1808-1887 Appears in 562 hymnals Lyrics: 1 O Jesus, joy of loving hearts, thou fount, thou light for all to see: from the best bliss that earth imparts we turn unfilled again to thee. 2 Thy truth unchanged hath ever stood; thou savest those that on thee call; to those who seek thee thou art good; to those who find thee, all in all. 3 We taste thee, O thou living bread, and long to feast upon thee still; we drink of thee, the fountainhead, and thirst our souls from thee to fill. 4 For thee our restless spirits yearn where'er our changeful lot is cast, glad when thy gracious smile we see, blest that our faith can hold thee fast. 5 O Jesus, always with us stay; make all our moments calm and bright; chase the dark night of sin away; shed o'er the world thy holy light. Topics: Communion; Faith; God in Christ Scripture: Matthew 7:7 Used With Tune: MARYTON Text Sources: Latin, medieval

Spirit of the living God

Author: Daniel Iverson, 1890-1977; Michael Baughen, 1930- Meter: 12.12.8.12 Appears in 104 hymnals First Line: Spirit of the living God, fall afresh on me Topics: God the Holy Spirit; Love; Sharing; Unity Scripture: Acts 2:44 Used With Tune: SPIRIT OF THE LIVING GOD

God, reveal your presence

Author: Gerhard Tersteegen, 1697-1769; Frederick William Foster, 1760-1835; John Miller, 1756-1790; William Mercer, 1811-1873 Appears in 130 hymnals First Line: God, reveal your presence (Itt van Isten köztünk) Topics: Church; God Presence of; God Holiness of; God Glory of; Languages other than English Hungarian; Music / Singing / Song; Processionals; Worship Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8 Used With Tune: ARNSBERG (REVERENCE)

Jesus, where'er thy people meet

Author: William Cowper, 1731-1800 Appears in 515 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Jesus, where'er thy people meet, there they behold thy mercy seat; where'er they seek thee thou art found, and every place is hallowed ground. 2 Here may we prove the power of prayer to strengthen faith and sweeten care, to teach our faint desires to rise, and bring all heaven before our eyes. 3 Lord, we are few, but thou art near, nor short thine arm, nor deaf thine ear: oh rend the heavens, come quickly down and make a thousand hearts thine own. Topics: Prayer / Prayers / Poems; Worship Scripture: Isaiah 64:1 Used With Tune: WARRINGTON

The heavens declare your glory, Lord

Author: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748 Appears in 594 hymnals First Line: The heavens declare your glory, Lord! Lyrics: 1 The heavens declare your glory, Lord! In every star your wisdom shines, but when our eyes behold your word, we read your name in fairer lines. 2 Sun, moon and stars convey your praise to all the earth, and never stand, so when your truth began its race, it touched and glanced on every land. 3 Nor shall your spreading gospel rest till through the world your truth has run, till Christ has all the nations blest who see the light or feel the sun. 4 Great sun of righteousness, arise and bless the world with heavenly light! Your gospel makes the simple wise; your laws are pure, your judgements right. 5 Your noblest wonders here we view in souls renewed and sins forgiven: Lord, cleanse my sins, my soul renew, and make your word my guide to heaven. Topics: Forgiveness / Pardon; God Wisdom of; God Righteousness of; God Glory of; God Creator and Ruler; Light; Mission; The Bible; Truth Scripture: Psalm 19 Used With Tune: CHURCH TRIUMPHANT