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We Come, O Christ, to You

Author: Margaret Clarkson Meter: 6.6.6.6.8.8 Appears in 18 hymnals Scripture: Colossians 1:17 Lyrics: 1 We come, O Christ, to you, true Son of God and man, by whom all things consist, in whom all life began. In you alone we live and move and have our being in your love. 2 You are the way to God, your blood our ransom paid; in you we face our Judge and Maker unafraid. Before the throne absolved we stand; your love has met your law's demand. 3 You are the living truth; all wisdom dwells in you, the source of every skill, the one eternal True! O great I AM! in you we rest, sure answer to our every quest. 4 You only are true life to know you is to live the more abundant life that earth can never give. O risen Lord! we live in you: in us each day your life renew! 5 We worship you, Lord Christ, our Savior and our King; to you our youth and strength adoringly we bring: so fill our hearts that all may view your life in us and turn to you! Topics: King, God/Christ as; Love God's Love to Us; Opening of Worship; Creation; King, God/Christ as; Love God's Love to Us; Opening of Worship; Redemption; Wisdom Used With Tune: EASTVIEW

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

Cristo y su Iglesia

Appears in 1,891 hymnals Scripture: Colossians 1:18 First Line: Vosotros sois el cuerpo de Cristo Topics: Hermandad; Brotherhood; Iglesia; Church

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 87 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

I Bind unto Myself Today

Author: St Patrick; Cecil Frances Alexander Appears in 68 hymnals Scripture: Colossians 1:27 First Line: I bind unto myself today the strong name of the Trinity Topics: God The Trinity; God Strength; Jesus Christ Baptism; Aspiration; God Creator; God Guide; God Majesty; God Strength; God Wisdom; Jesus Christ Ascension; Jesus Christ Baptism of; Jesus Christ Death; Jesus Christ Incarnation; Trinity

Alleluia No. 1

Author: Donald Fishel (1950-) Meter: 8.8 with refrain Appears in 57 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

Won't You Let Me Be Your Servant

Author: Richard Gillard Meter: 8.7.8.7 Appears in 51 hymnals Scripture: Colossians 1:24-29 First Line: Won't you let me be our servant Topics: Christian unity; Pilgrimage; Service; Year A Proper 8; Year A Proper 26; Year B Proper 20; Year C Proper 11; Year C Proper 17 Used With Tune: SERVANT SONG

All Hail the Pow'r of Jesus' Name

Author: Edward Perronet Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 3,425 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

O For a Closer Walk With God

Author: William Cowper Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,368 hymnals Scripture: Colossians 1:10 First Line: Oh, for a closer walk with God Used With Tune: ELIZABETHTOWN

Christ the Lord Is Risen Today

Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788 Meter: 7.7.7.7 with alleluias Appears in 1,176 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