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Good Christians All

Author: Cyril A. Alington, 1872-1955; Norman Mealy, b. 1923 Meter: 8.8.8 with refrain Appears in 72 hymnals First Line: Good Christians all, rejoice and sing! Topics: Christ the King; Easter; Evangelization; Evening; Life; Love of God for Us; Mission; New Creation; Praise Scripture: 1 John 5:13 Used With Tune: GELOBT SEI GOTT

God, Whose Almighty Word

Author: John Marriott, 1780-1825 Meter: 6.6.4.6.6.6.4 Appears in 446 hymnals 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 Savior, you came to give Those who in darkness live Healing and sight, Health to the sick in mind, Sight to the inward 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 water's face Bearing the lamp of grace And, in earth's darkest place, Let there be light! 4 Gracious 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: Healing; Light; New Creation; Petition; Trinity Scripture: Genesis 1:1-5 Used With Tune: ITALIAN HYMN

Rejoice, the Lord Is King

Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788 Meter: 6.6.6.6.8.8 Appears in 742 hymnals First Line: Rejoice, the Lord is King! Lyrics: 1 Rejoice, the Lord is King! Your Lord and King adore! Rejoice, give thanks, and sing, And triumph evermore: Lift up your heart, lift up your voice! Rejoice, again I say, rejoice! 2 The Lord, our Savior, reigns, The God of truth and love; When he had purged our sins, He took his seat above: Lift up your heart, lift up your voice! Rejoice, again I say, rejoice! 3 His kingdom cannot fail, He rules o'er earth and heav'n; The keys of death and hell Are to our Jesus giv'n: Lift up your heart, lift up your voice! Rejoice, again I say, rejoice! 4 Rejoice in glorious hope! Our Lord the judge shall come And take his servants up To their eternal home: Lift up your heart, lift up your voice! Rejoice, again I say, rejoice! Topics: Advent; Ascension; Christ the King; Heaven; Jesus Christ; Journey; Judgment; Kingdom / Reign of God; Praise; Second Coming; Thanksgiving Scripture: Hebrews 1:3 Used With Tune: DARWALL'S 148TH

Jesus Shall Reign

Author: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 1,801 hymnals First Line: Jesus shall reign where'er the sun Lyrics: 1 Jesus shall reign where'er the sun Does his successive journeys run; His kingdom stretch from shore to shore, Till moons shall wax and wane no more. 2 To him shall endless prayer be made, And praises throng to crown his head; His Name like sweet perfume shall rise With ev'ry morning sacrifice. 3 People and realms of ev'ry tongue Dwell on his love with sweetest song; And infant voices shall proclaim Their early blessings on his Name. 4 Blessings abound where'er he reigns; The pris'ner leaps to lose his chains; The weary find eternal rest, And all who suffer want are blest. 5 Let ev'ry creature rise and bring Blessing and honor to our King; Angels descend with songs again, And earth repeat the loud Amen. Topics: Ascension; Christ the King; Easter Season; Holy Name; Jesus Christ; Kingdom; Morning; Praise; Song Scripture: Job 3:17-18 Used With Tune: DUKE STREET

All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name

Author: Edward Perronet, 1726-1792; John Rippon, 1751-1836 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 3,425 hymnals First Line: All hail the pow'r of Jesus' name! Lyrics: 1 All hail the pow'r of Jesus' name! Let angels prostrate fall; Bring forth the royal diadem, And crown him Lord of all, And crown him Lord of all, And crown him Lord of all. Bring forth the royal diadem, And crown him Lord of all. 2 Crown him, ye martyrs of our God, Who from his altar call; Extol the stem of jese's rod, And crown him Lord of all, And crown him Lord of all, And crown him Lord of all. Extolthe stem of Jee's rod, And crown him Lord of all. 3 Ye chosen seed of Israel's race, A remnant weak and small, Hail him who saved you by his grace, And crown him Lord of all, And crown him Lord of all, And crown him Lord of all. Hail him who saved you by his grace, And crown him Lord of all. 4 O that, with yonder sacred throng, We at his feet may fall, Join in the everlasting song, And crown him Lord of all, And crown him Lord of all, And crown him Lord of all. Join in the everlasting song, And crown him Lord of all. Topics: Angels; Ascension; Christ the King; Eucharist; Holy Name; Jesus Christ; Majesty and Power; Martyrs; People of God; Praise; Saints; Song Scripture: Isaiah 6:2-3 Used With Tune: DIADEM

I Sing the Mighty Power of God

Author: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748 Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 471 hymnals First Line: I sing the mighty pow'r of God Lyrics: 1 I sing the mighty pow'r of God That made the mountains rise, That spread the flowing seas abroad, And built the lofty skies. I sing the wisdom that ordained The sun to rule the day; The moon shines full at God's command And all the stars obey. 2 I sing the goodness of the Lord That filled the earth with food; That formed creation with a word, And then pronounced it good. Lord, how your wonders are displayed Where'er I turn my eye; If I survey the ground I tread, Or gaze upon the sky! 3 There's not a plant or flow'r below But makes your glories known; And clouds arise, and tempests blow, By order from your throne; While all that borrows life from you Is ever in your care, And ev'rywhere that I may be, O God, be present there. Topics: Creation; Creation; Ecology; Faith; Food; God the Father (Creator); Guidance; Journey; Life; Majesty and Power; Praise; Presence of God; Providence; Song; Wisdom Scripture: Genesis 1:12 Used With Tune: ELLACOMBE

All Things Bright and Beautiful

Author: Cecil F. Alexander, 1818-1895 Meter: 7.6.7.6 with refrain Appears in 329 hymnals First Line: Each little flow'r that opens Lyrics: Refrain: All things bright and beautiful, All creatures great and small, All things wise and wonderful, The Lord God made them all. 1 Each little flow'r that opens, Each little bird that sings, God made their glowing colors, God made their tiny wings. [Refrain] 2 The purple-headed mountain, The river running by, The sunset, and the morning That brightens up the sky. [Refrain] 3 The cold wind in the winter, The pleasant summer sun, The ripe fruits in the garden, God made them ev'ry one. [Refrain] 4 God gave us eyes to see them, And lips that we might tell How great is God Almighty, Who has made all things well. [Refrain] Topics: Beauty; Confidence; Creation; Creation; Ecology; Food; God the Father (Creator); Journey; Life; Love of God for Us; Praise; Providence; Thanksgiving; Trust Scripture: Genesis 1:31 Used With Tune: ROYAL OAK

How Firm a Foundation

Meter: 11.11.11.11 Appears in 2,127 hymnals First Line: How firm a foundation, you saints of the Lord Lyrics: 1 How firm a foundation, you saints of the Lord, Is laid for your faith in this excellent Word! What more can God say than to you has been said, To you who for refuge to Jesus have fled? 2 "Fear not, I am with you, O be not dismayed, For I am your God, and will still give you aid; I'll strengthen you, help you, and cause you to stand, Upheld by my righteous, omnipotent hand. 3 "When through the deep waters I call you to go, The rivers of woe shall not you overflow; For I will be with you, your troubles to bless, And sanctify to you, your deepest distress. 4 "The soul that on Jesus still leans for repose, I will not, I will not desert to its foes; That soul, though all hell should endeavor to shake, I'll never, no never, no never forsake!" Topics: 12th Sunday Year B; 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A; Comfort; Confidence; Courage; Death; Eternal Life; Forgiveness; Guidance; Hope; Jesus Christ; Love of God for Us; Mercy; Pilgrimage; Providence; Reconciliation; Repentance; Saints; Strength; Suffering; Trust; Trust Scripture: Isaiah 40:10 Used With Tune: FOUNDATION Text Sources: "K" in Rippon's A Selection of Hymns", 1787

How Can I Keep from Singing

Author: Robert Lowry, 1826-1899 Meter: 8.7.8.7 with refrain Appears in 144 hymnals First Line: My life flows on in endless song Refrain First Line: No storm can shake my inmost calm Lyrics: 1 My life flows on in endless song Above earth’s lamentation. I hear the real though far-off hymn That hails a new creation. Refrain: No storm can shake my inmost calm, While to that rock I’m clinging. Since Christ is Lord of heaven and earth, How can I keep from singing? 2 Through all the tumult and the strife, I hear that music ringing; It sounds and echoes in my soul; How can I keep from singing? [Refrain] 3 What, though my joys and comfort die, The Lord, my savior liveth. What though the darkness gather 'round? Songs in the night it giveth. [Refrain] 4 The peace of Christ makes fresh my heart, A fountain ever springing. All things are mine since I am his; How can I keep from singing? [Refrain] Topics: Christ the King Year C; Confidence; Hope; Justice; Love of God for Us; New Creation; Peace; Refuge; Rest; Social Concern; Song; Strength; Trust; Trust Used With Tune: HOW CAN I KEEP FROM SINGING

O God, Our Help in Ages Past

Author: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,239 hymnals Lyrics: 1 O God, our help in ages past, Our hope for years to come, Our shelter from the stormy blast, And our eternal home. 2 Under the shadow of your throne Your saints have dwelt secure; Sufficient is your arm alone, And our defense is sure. 3 Before the hills in order stood, Or earth received its frame, From everlasting you are God, To endless years the same. 4 A thousand ages in your sight Are like an evening gone, Short as the watch that ends the night Before the rising sun. 5 Time, like an ever rolling stream, Soon bears us all away; We fly forgotten, as a dream Dies at the op'ning day. 6 O God, our help in ages past, Our hope for years to come, Still be our guide while troubles last, And our eternal home. Topics: Confidence; Funeral; God the Father (Creator); Guidance; Hope; Interfaith; Pilgrimage; Praise; Providence; Trust; Trust Scripture: Psalm 90:1-5 Used With Tune: ST. ANNE