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Glorying in the Cross

Author: John Bowring Appears in 1,517 hymnals Topics: Church Ordinances of; Church Uniting with; Communion of Saints At Lord's Table; Covenant Christian; Cross of Christ Glorying in First Line: In the cross of Christ I glory Lyrics: 1 In the cross of Christ I glory, Towering o'er the wrecks of time; All the light of sacred story Gathers round its head sublime. 2 When the woes of life o'ertake me, Hopes deceive, and fears annoy, Never shall the cross forsake me: Lo! it glows with peace and joy. 3 When the sun of bliss is beaming Light and love upon my way, From the cross the radiance, streaming, Adds more lustre to the day. 4 Bane and blessing, pain and pleasure, By the cross are sanctified; Peace is there, that knows no measure, Joys that through all time abide. 5 In the cross of Christ I glory, Towering o'er the wrecks of time; All the light of sacred story Gathers round its head sublime. Scripture: Matthew 16:24 Used With Tune: RATHBUN

Children of the heav'nly King

Author: John Cennick Meter: 7.7.7.7 Appears in 1,182 hymnals Topics: Christian Life Pilgrimage and Guidance; Christians Triumph of; The Church Communion of Saints; The Church Covenant People; Heaven Anticipated; Peace and Joy Lyrics: 1 Children of the heav'nly King, As ye journey, sweetly sing; Sing your Saviour's worthy praise, Glorious in his works and ways. 2 We are trav'ling home to God In the way the fathers trod; They are happy now, and we Soon their happiness shall see. 3 Shout, ye little flock and blest; You on Jesus' throne shall rest; There your seat is now prepared, There your kingdom and reward. 4 Lift your eyes, ye sons of light, Zion's city is in sight; There our endless home shall be, There our Lord we soon shall see. 5 Fear not, brethren; joyful stand On the borders of your land; Jesus Christ, your Father's Son, Bids you undismayed go on. 6 Lord, obediently we go, Gladly leaving all below; Only thou our Leader be, And we still will follow thee. Amen. Scripture: Isaiah 35:10 Used With Tune: PLEYEL'S HYMN

Through the night of doubt and sorrow

Author: Sabine Baring-Gould; Bernhard S. Ingemann Appears in 317 hymnals Topics: Church Communion of Saints; Church nature of; Church Unity of; Communion with saints; Peace Among Brethren; Processional; Sympathy Of Christians Lyrics: 1 Through the night of doubt and sorrow Onward goes the pilgrim band, Singing songs of expectation, Marching to the promised land. Clear before us, through the darkness, Gleams and burns the guiding light; Brother clasps the hand of bother, Stepping fearless through the night. 2 One the light of God's own presence O'er His ransomed people shed, Chasing far the gloom and terror, Brightening all the path we tread: One the object of our journey, One the faith which never tires, One the earnest looking forward, One the hope our God inspires. 3 One the strain the lips of thousands Lift as from the heart of one; One the conflict, one the peril, One the march in God begun: One the gladness of rejoicing On the far eternal shore, Where the one Almighty Father, Reigns in love for evermore. Amen. Used With Tune: MIDDLETON

Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation

Author: John M. Neale, 1818-1866 Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Appears in 289 hymnals Topics: The Gospel in the Christian Life The Church and Communion of the Saints Lyrics: 1 Christ is made the sure foundation, Christ, our Head and cornerstone, Chosen of the Lord and precious, Binding all the Church in one, Holy Zion's help forever And our confidence alone. 2 To this temple, where we call You, Come, O Lord of hosts, today; With your steadfast loving kindness, Hear Your servants as they pray; And Your fullest benediction Shed in all its brightest ray. 3 Here bestow on all Your servants What they ask of You to gain; What they gain from You, forever With the blessed to retain; And hereafter in Your glory Evermore with You to reign. 4 Praise and honor to the Father, Praise and honor to the Son, Praise and honor to the Spirit, Ever three and ever one: One in might and one in glory While unending ages run! Scripture: Psalm 118:22 Used With Tune: WESTMINSTER ABBEY

Forward Through the Ages

Author: Frederick Lucian Hosmer Meter: 6.5.6.5 D with refrain Appears in 83 hymnals Topics: New Heaven and a New Earth Communion of the Saints; The Nature of the Church United in Christ; New Heaven and a New Earth Communion of the Saints; Christian Year All Saints Day; Church Community in Christ; Heritage; Kingdom of God; Zeal Lyrics: 1. Forward through the ages, in unbroken line, move the faithful spirits at the call divine; gifts in differing measure, hearts of one accord, manifold the service, one the sure reward. Refrain: Forward through the ages, in unbroken line, move the faithful spirits at the call divine. 2. Wider grows the kingdom, reign of love and light; for it we must labor, till our faith is sight. Prophets have proclaimed it, martyrs testified, poets sung its glory, heroes for it died. [Refrain] 3. Not alone we conquer, not alone we fall; in each loss or triumph lose or triumph all. Bound by God's far purpose in one living whole, move we on together to the shining goal. [Refrain] Used With Tune: ST. GERTRUDE