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Hark, a Herald Voice Is Sounding

Author: Edward Caswall (1814-1878) Meter: 8.7.8.7 Appears in 135 hymnals Scripture: Mark 1:1-8 Lyrics: 1 Hark, a herald voice is sounding: "Christ is nigh," it seems to say. "Cast away the dreams of darkness, O ye children of the day!" 2 Wakened by the solemn warning, let the earth-bound soul arise; Christ, our sun, all sloth dispelling, shines upon the morning skies. 3 Lo, the Lamb, so long expected, comes with pardon down from heaven; let us all, with deep repentance, pray that we may be forgiven, 4 that when next he comes with glory, and the world is wrapped in fear, with his mercy he may shield us, and with words of love draw near. 5 Honour, glory, might, and blessing to the Father and the Son, with the everlasting Spirit, while eternal ages run. Topics: Advent; John, the Baptist; Repentance Used With Tune: MERTON Text Sources: Latin (10th cent.)

Songs of Thankfulness and Praise

Author: Christopher Wordsworth Meter: 7.7.7.7 D Appears in 128 hymnals Scripture: Mark 1:1-8 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

Baptized in water

Author: Michael Saward (b. 1932) Meter: 5.5.5.3 D Appears in 48 hymnals Scripture: Mark 1:8 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

When Jesus Came to Jordan

Author: Fred Pratt Green, b. 1903 Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 23 hymnals Scripture: Mark 1:4-11 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

Prepare the Way (Isaiah 40:3, 52:10)

Appears in 22 hymnals Scripture: Mark 1:1-3 First Line: Prepare the way of the Lord Topics: Church Year Advent; Church Year Palm Sunday/Triumphal Entry; Church Year Christ the King; Rounds and Canons Used With Tune: PREPARE THE WAY

Come Out the Wilderness

Appears in 11 hymnals Scripture: Mark 1:4-5 First Line: Tell me, how did you feel when you come Refrain First Line: I am leaning on the Lord Lyrics: 1 Tell me, how did you feel when you come, come out the wilderness, come out the wilderness, come out the wilderness? Tell me, how did you feel when you come, come out the wilderness, leaning on the Lord. Refrain: I am leaning on the Lord, I am leaning on his word. I am leaning on the Lord who died on Calvary. 2 Did you get baptized when you come, come out the wilderness, come out the wilderness, come out the wilderness? Did you get baptized when you come, come out the wilderness, leaning on the Lord. [Refrain] 3 Did your soul feel happy when you come, come out the wilderness, come out the wilderness, come out the wilderness? Did your soul feel happy when you come, come out the wilderness, leaning on the Lord. [Refrain] Topics: Christian Initiation Sacraments; Baptism Sacraments; Grace; Joy; Spirituals; Trust in Jesus Christ Used With Tune: [Tell me, how did you feel when you come] Text Sources: Negro Spiritual

Preparen el Camino (Make Ready a Highway)

Author: Fernando Rodriguez, siglo XX; Ronald F. Krisman, n. 1946 Appears in 8 hymnals Scripture: Mark 1:2-5 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

'Christmas is coming!'

Author: John L. Bell, b. 1949 Meter: Irregular Appears in 4 hymnals Scripture: Mark 1:2-4 First Line: The first is for God's promise Topics: The Promised Christ: Advent Used With Tune: ADVENT RING

Hallelujah, 'Tis Done

Appears in 3 hymnals Scripture: Mark 1:5 First Line: Hallelujah, 'tis done, I believe on the Son Lyrics: Hallelujah, ’tis done! I believe on the Son. I am saved by the blood of the crucified One. Hallelujah, ’tis done! I believe on the Son. I am saved by the blood of the crucified One. Topics: Baptism amd Dedication; Jesus Christ His Blood Used With Tune: [Hallelujah, 'tis done, I believe in the Son] Text Sources: Traditional

Down by the Jordan

Author: Carolyn Winfrey Gillette Meter: 14.14.4.7.8 Appears in 2 hymnals Scripture: Mark 1:1-11 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 Used With Tune: LOBE DEN HERREN