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Christ, You Are the Fullness

Author: Bert Polman Meter: Irregular Appears in 6 hymnals Scripture: Colossians 1:15-18 First Line: Christ, you are the fullness of God Used With Tune: ARIRANG

Author: Fanny J. Crosby Appears in 749 hymnals Scripture: Colossians 1:20 First Line: Jesus, keep me near the cross Refrain First Line: In the cross Used With Tune: [Jesus, keep me near the cross]

The strife is o'er, the battle done

Author: Francis Pott (1832-1909) Meter: 8.8.8 with alleluias Appears in 519 hymnals Scripture: Colossians 1:18 Lyrics: 1 The strife is o'er, the battle done; now is the Victor's triumph won; now be the song of praise begun. Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! 2 The powers of death have done their worst, but Christ their legions has dispersed; let shouts of holy joy outburst. Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! 3 The three sad days are quickly sped; he rises glorious from the dead; all glory to our risen Head! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! 4 He broke the bonds of death and hell; the bars from heaven's gateways fell; let hymns of praise his triumph tell. Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! 5 Lord, by the painful wounds you bore, death lost its sting for evermore; living in you, our praises soar. Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Topics: Life in Christ Christ Risen - Resurrection and Exaltation; Christian Year Easter Used With Tune: VULPIUS (GELOBT SEI GOTT) Text Sources: Latin, 17th century

I Know That My Redeemer Lives

Author: Samuel Medley, 1738-99 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 482 hymnals Scripture: Colossians 1:18 Lyrics: 1 I know that my Redeemer lives; What comfort this sweet sentence gives! He lives, He lives, who once was dead; He lives, my ever-living head. 2 He lives triumphant from the grave; He lives eternally to save; He lives all-glorious in the sky; He lives exalted there on high. 3 He lives to bless me with His love; He lives to plead for me above; He lives my hungry soul to feed; He lives to help in time of need. 4 He lives to grant me rich supply; He lives to guide me with His eye; He lives to comfort me when faint; He lives to hear my soul's complaint. 5 He lives to silence all my fears; He lives to wipe away my tears; He lives to calm my troubled heart; He lives all blessings to impart. 6 He lives, my kind, wise, heav'nly Friend; He lives and loves me to the end; He lives, and while He lives, I'll sing; He lives, my Prophet, Priest, and King. 7 He lives and grants me daily breath; He lives, and I shall conquer death; He lives my mansion to prepare; He lives to bring me safely there. 8 He lives, all glory to His name! He lives, my Jesus, still the same; Oh, the sweet joy this sentence gives; I know that my Redeemer lives! Topics: Death and Burial Used With Tune: DUKE STREET

The God of Abraham praise

Author: Thomas Olivers (1725-1799) Meter: 6.6.8.4 D Appears in 466 hymnals Scripture: Colossians 1:12 Lyrics: 1 The God of Abraham praise, who reigns enthroned above, Ancient of everlasting days, and God of love. Jehovah, Great I AM! by earth and heaven confessed, I bow, and bless the sacred name for ever blest. 2 The God of Abraham praise, at whose supreme command from earth I rise, and seek the joys at his right hand. I all on earth forsake, its wisdom, fame and power, and him my only portion make, my shield and tower. 3 He by himself has sworn, I on his oath depend: I shall, on eagle's wings upborne, to heaven ascend; I shall behold his face, I shall his power adore and sing the wonders of his grace for evermore. 4 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 his kingdom he maintains, and glorious with his saints in light for ever reigns. 5 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 praise– all might and majesty are thine, through endless days. Topics: The Activity of God God in human experience; Adoration Of God; Communion of Saints; Covenant; Heaven Used With Tune: LEONI Text Sources: Based on the Jewish Yigdal

Would You Be Free From The Burden Of Sin?

Author: Lewis Edgar Jones Meter: 10.9.10.8 with refrain Appears in 391 hymnals Scripture: Colossians 1:14 Refrain First Line: There is power, power, Wonder-working power Topics: The Christian Life; The Christian Gospel Promises

Christ the Lord Is Risen Today

Author: Wipo of Burgundy, d.1048; Jane E. Leeson, 1809-1881 Meter: 7.7.7.7 D Appears in 88 hymnals Scripture: Colossians 1:18 First Line: Christ the Lord is ris'n today Lyrics: 1 Christ the Lord is ris'n today; Christians, haste your vows to pay; Make your joy and praises known At the Paschal Victim's throne. For the sheep the Lamb has bled, Sinless in the sinner's stead. Christ the Lord is ris'n on high; Now he lives, no more to die. 2 Christ, the Victim undefiled, God and sinners reconciled, When in fierce and bloody strife Met together death and life. Christians, on this happy day Raise your hearts with joy and say: "Christ the Lord is ris'n on high; Now he lives, no more to die." 3 Say, O wond'ring Mary, say What you saw along your way. "I beheld the glory bright Of the risen Lord of light, Empty tomb and angels seen Where Christ's body once had been. Christ my hope, raised gloriously, Makes his way to Galilee." 4 Christ, who once for sinners bled, Now the first-born from the dead, Throned in endless might and pow'r, Lives and reigns for evermore. Hail, eternal Hope on high! Hail, O King of victory! Hail, our Prince of life adored! Show us mercy, gracious Lord. Topics: Easter Vigil ; Easter Season Resurrection; Faith; Jesus Christ; Joy; Lamb Of God; Paschal Mystery; Praise; Reconciliation, Atonement, Forgiveness; Redemption; Struggle; Thanksgiving, Gratitude; Victory over Sin and Death; Worship and Adoration Used With Tune: VICTIMAE PASCHALI Text Sources: Victimae paschali laudes

Alleluia No. 1

Author: Donald Fishel (1950-) Meter: 8.8 with refrain Appears in 60 hymnals Scripture: Colossians 1:11-20 First Line: Jesus is Lord of all the earth Refrain First Line: Alleluia, alleluia! Give thanks to the risen Lord Topics: Thanksgiving; Easter (season) Used With Tune: ALLELUIA NO. 1

All Hail the Pow'r of Jesus' Name

Author: Edward Perronet Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 3,627 hymnals Scripture: Colossians 1:15-19 First Line: All hail the pow'r of Jesus' name! Lyrics: 1 All hail the pow'r of Jesus' name! Let angels prostrate fall, let angels prostrate fall; bring forth the royal diadem, and crown him, crown him, crown him, crown him, and crown him Lord of all. 2 Crown him, you martyrs of our God, who from his altar all, who from his altar call; extol the stem of Jesse's rod, and crown him, crown him, crown him, crown him, and crown him Lord of all. Topics: Reign of Christ; Christ--Adoration and praise; Christ--Name of Jesus; Christ--Victorious; Christian year--Reign of Christ; Salvation Used With Tune: DIADEM

Christ the Lord Is Risen Today

Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788 Meter: 7.7.7.7 with alleluias Appears in 1,229 hymnals Scripture: Colossians 1:18 First Line: Christ the Lord is ris'n to day Lyrics: 1 Christ the Lord is ris'n today! Alleluia! All on earth with angels say, Alleluia! Raise your joys and triumphs high, Alleluia! Sing, O heav'ns and earth, reply, Alleluia! 2 Lives again our glorious King; Alleluia! Where, O death, is now your sting? Alleluia! Once he died our souls to save, Alleluia! Where your victory, O grave? Alleluia! 3 Love's redeeming work is done, Alleluia! Fought the fight, the battle won, Alleluia! Death in vain forbids him rise; Alleluia! Christ has opened paradise. Alleluia! 4 Soar we now where Christ has led, Alleluia! Foll'wing our exalted head; Alleluia! Made like him, like him we rise, Alleluia! Ours the cross, the grave, the skies. Alleluia! Used With Tune: LLANFAIR