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How Great Thou Art

Author: Stuart K. Hine Meter: 11.10.11.10 with refrain Appears in 140 hymnals Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2 First Line: O Lord my God, when I in awesome wonder Refrain First Line: Then sings my soul Lyrics: 1 O Lord my God, when I in awesome wonder consider all the works thy hand hath made, I see the stars, I hear the mighty thunder, thy power throughout the universe displayed: Refrain: Then sings my soul, my Savior God, to thee: how great thou art, how great thou art! Then sings my soul, my Savior God, to thee: how great thou art, how great thou art! 2 When through the woods and forest glades I wander, I hear the birds sing sweetly in the trees; when I look down from lofty mountain grandeur and hear the brook and feel the gentle breeze; Refrain 3 But when I think that God, his Son not sparing, sent him to die, I scarce can take it in, that on the cross, my burden gladly bearing, he bled and died to take away my sin; Refrain 4 When Christ shall come, with shout of acclamation, and claim his own, what joy shall fill my heart! Then I shall bow in humble adoration and there proclaim, "My God, how great thou art!" Refrain Topics: Doxologies; Epiphany & Ministry of Christ; Praise & Adoration; Return of Christ; Suffering of Christ; Redemption; Atonement; Creation; Doxologies; Epiphany & Ministry of Christ; Majesty of God; Praise & Adoration; Redemption; Return of Christ; Salvation; Suffering of Christ Used With Tune: O STORE GUD

Give Me the Wings of Faith

Author: Isaac Watts Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 517 hymnals Scripture: Hebrews 12:1 Lyrics: 1 Give us the wings of faith to rise within the veil, and see the saints of God, how great their joys, how bright their glories be. 2 I ask them whence their victory came; they with united breath ascribe their conquest to the Lamb, their triumph to his death. 3 They marked the footsteps that he trod-- his zeal inspired their breast-- and, foll'wing their incarnate God, possess the promised rest. 4 Our glorious Leader claims our praise for his own pattern giv'n; while the long cloud of witnesses show the same path to heaven. Used With Tune: BEATITUDO

The Head That Once Was Crowned

Author: Thomas Kelly Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 513 hymnals Scripture: Hebrews 12:2 First Line: The head that once was crowned with thorns Lyrics: 1 The head that once was crowned with thorns is crowned with glory now; a royal diadem adorns the mighty victor’s brow. 2 The highest place that heaven affords is his, is his by right, the King of kings and Lord of lords, and heaven’s eternal light. 3 The joy of all who dwell above, the joy of all below, to whom he manifests his love, and grants his name to know. 4 To them the cross with all its shame, with all its grace, is given, their name, an everlasting name, their joy, the joy of heaven. 5 They suffer with their Lord below, they reign with him above, their profit and their joy to know the mystery of his love. 6 The cross he bore is life and health, though shame and death to him: his people's hope, his people's wealth, their everlasting theme! Topics: Cross of Christ; Crowns; Descants; Heaven; Jesus Christ Exaltation; Jesus Christ Passion; Jesus Christ Reign; Joy Used With Tune: ST. MAGNUS

Jesus Christ Is Risen Today

Author: Charles Wesley Meter: 7.7.7.7 with alleluias Appears in 493 hymnals Scripture: Hebrews 12:2 Lyrics: 1 Jesus Christ is risen today, Alleluia! our triumphant holy day, Alleluia! who did once, upon the cross, Alleluia! suffer to redeem our loss, Alleluia! 2 Hymns of praise then let us sing, Alleluia! unto Christ, our heavenly King, Alleluia! who endured the cross and grave, Alleluia! sinners to redeem and save, Alleluia! 3 But the pains which he endured, Alleluia! our salvation hath procured: Alleluia! now above the sky he’s king, Alleluia! where the angels ever sing, Alleluia! 4 Sing we to our God above, Alleluia! praise eternal as God's love, Alleluia! praise him, all ye heavenly host, Alleluia! Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, Alleluia! Topics: Cross of Christ; Easter Season; Redemption Used With Tune: LLANFAIR Text Sources: Latin hymn, 14th C.; trans. from Lyra Davidica, 1708, alt.

The Old Rugged Cross

Author: George Bennard Meter: Irregular Appears in 355 hymnals Scripture: Hebrews 12:2 First Line: On a hill far away stood an old rugged cross Refrain First Line: So I'll cherish the old rugged cross Lyrics: 1 On a hill far away stood an old rugged cross, the emblem of suffering and shame; and I love that old cross, where the dearest and best for a world of lost sinners was slain. Refrain: So I'll cherish the old rugged cross, till my trophies at last I lay down; I will cling to the old rugged cross, and exchange it some day for a crown. 2 O that old rugged cross, so despised by the world, has a wondrous attraction for me; for the dear Lamb of God left his glory above to bear it to dark Calvary. [Refrain] 3 In that old rugged cross, stained with blood so divine, a wondrous beauty I see, for 'twas on that old cross Jesus suffered and died, to pardon and sanctify me. [Refrain] 4 To that old rugged cross I will ever be true, its shame and reproach gladly bear; then he'll call me some day to my home far away, where his glory forever I'll share. [Refrain] Topics: Redemption in Christ Christ's Saving Work; Jesus Christ Self-humiliation; Cross of Christ; Jesus Christ Self-humiliation; Pardon; Sanctification; Saving Work of Christ Used With Tune: OLD RUGGED CROSS

Come, We Who Love God's Name

Author: Isaac Watts Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 1,797 hymnals Scripture: Hebrews 12:22-24 Lyrics: 1 Come, we that love God's name, and let our joys be known; Together God's great love proclaim, and thus surround the throne. 2 Let those refuse to sing who never knew our God; But we our thanks and praise will bring for love so deep and broad. 3 God's grace on earth is found, the seeds of glory sown; Celestial fruits on earthly ground from faith and hope have grown. 4 The hill of Zion yields a thousand sacred sweets Before we reach the heavenly fields, or walk the golden streets. 5 Then let our songs abound, and every tear be dry; We're traveling through Emmanuel's ground, to greater worlds on high. Topics: Adoration and Praise God; Church Communion of Saints; City of God; Year C Proper 16; Zeal; Zion Used With Tune: ST. THOMAS

The Church's One Foundation

Author: Samuel J. Stone Appears in 869 hymnals Scripture: Hebrews 12:1 Lyrics: 1 The Church’s one foundation Is Jesus Christ her Lord; She is His new creation By water and the word; From heav'n He came and sought her To be His holy bride; With His own blood He bought her And for her life He died. 2 Elect from every nation, Yet one o’er all the earth, Her charter of salvation One Lord, one faith, one birth; One holy name she blesses, Partakes one holy food, And to one hope she presses, With every grace endued. 3 Though with a scornful wonder Men see her sore oppressed, By schisms rent asunder, By heresies distressed; Yet saints their watch are keeping, Their cry goes up, “How long?” And soon the night of weeping Shall be the morn of song. 4 'Mid toil and tribulation, And tumult of her war, She waits the consummation Of peace forevermore; Till with the vision glorious Her longing eyes are blest, And the great Church victorious Shall be the Church at rest. 5 Yet she on earth hath union With God, the Three in One, And mystic sweet communion With those whose rest is won: O happy ones and holy! Lord, give us grace that we, Like them, the meek and lowly, On high may dwell with Thee. Amen. Topics: Church Militant and Triumphant; Worship; Church Militant and Triumphant; Worship Used With Tune: [The Church's one foundation]

Guide My Feet

Meter: 8.8.8.10 Appears in 28 hymnals Scripture: Hebrews 12:1 First Line: Guide my feet while I run this race Lyrics: 1 Guide my feet while I run this race, Guide my feet while I run this race, Guide my feet while I run this race, For I don't want to run this race in vain! 2 Hold my hand while I run this race, Hold my hand while I run this race, Hold my hand while I run this race, For I don't want to run this race in vain! 3 Stand by me while I run this race, Stand by me while I run this race, Stand by me while I run this race, For I don't want to run this race in vain! 4 I'm Your child while I run this race, I'm Your child while I run this race, I'm Your child while I run this race, For I don't want to run this race in vain! 5 Search my heart while I run this race, Search my heart while I run this race, Search my heart while I run this race, For I don't want to run this race in vain! 6 Guide my feet while I run this race, Guide my feet while I run this race, Guide my feet while I run this race, For I don't want to run this race in vain! Used With Tune: GUIDE MY FEET Text Sources: African-American spiritual

Jerusalem the golden

Author: Bernard of Cluny (12th century); John Mason Neale (1818-1866) Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6 Appears in 914 hymnals Scripture: Hebrews 12:22-24 Lyrics: 1 Jerusalem the golden, with milk and honey blessed, beneath your contemplation sink heart and voice oppressed: I know not, oh, I know not what joys await us there, what radiancy of glory, what bliss beyond compare. 2 They stand, those halls of Zion all jubilant with song, and radiant with the angels and all the martyr throng; the Prince is ever in them, the daylight is serene, the pastures of the blessèd are decked in glorious sheen. 3 There is the throne of David; and there, from care released, the shout of those who triumph, the song of those who feast; and they who, with their Leader, have conquered in the fight, for ever and for ever are clad in robes of white. 4 O sweet and blessèd country, the home of God's elect! O sweet and blessèd country that eager hearts expect! Jesus in mercy bring us to that dear land above, where you, with God the Father and Spirit, reign in love. Topics: The Holy Spirit The Church Celebrates - Oneness with the Church in Heaven; Communion of Saints; Funerals general; Heaven Used With Tune: EWING

Glory be to Jesus

Author: Edward Caswall Meter: 6.5.6.5 Appears in 209 hymnals Scripture: Hebrews 12:24 Lyrics: 1 Glory be to Jesus, Who in bitter pains Poured for me the life-blood From his sacred veins! 2 Grace and life eternal In that blood I find; Blest be his compassion, Infinitely kind! 3 Blest through endless ages Be the precious stream Which from endless torments Did the church redeem! 4 Abel's blood for vengeance Pleaded to the skies; But the blood of Jesus For our pardon cries. 5 Oft as earth exulting Wafts its praise on high, Angel hosts rejoicing Make their glad reply. 5 Lift we, then, our voices, Swell the mighty flood, Louder still and louder Praise the precious blood! Amen. Topics: Christ, The Lord Jesus; Christ Blood of; Christ Death of; Christ Praise of Used With Tune: WEM IN LEIDENSTAGEN Text Sources: Italian, 18th century, cento