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Song of Simeon (Nunc Dimittis)

Author: Ruth Duck Appears in 7 hymnals Topics: God Known in Jesus Christ Birth First Line: Now let us sing our Savior's praise Scripture: Luke 2:29-32 Used With Tune: [CANONBURY] Text Sources: Luke 2:29-32, ICET, rev. ELLC

He is Lord

Meter: Irregular Appears in 64 hymnals Topics: God Known in Jesus Christ Praise to Christ First Line: He is Lord, he is Lord! Lyrics: He is Lord, he is Lord! He is risen from the dead and he is Lord! Every knee shall bow, every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord. Scripture: Philippians 2:9-11 Used With Tune: HE IS LORD Text Sources: Philippians 2:9-11, adapt.

Beneath the Cross of Jesus

Author: Elizabeth C. Clephane Meter: 7.6.8.6.8.6.8.6 Appears in 555 hymnals Topics: God Known in Jesus Christ Suffering and Death Lyrics: 1 Beneath the cross of Jesus I fain would take my stand, the shadow of a mighty rock within a weary land; a home within the wilderness, a rest upon the way, from the burning of the noontide heat, and the burden of the day. 2 Upon that cross of Jesus mine eye at times can see the very dying form of one who suffered there for me; and from my stricken heart with tears two wonders I confess: the wonders of redeeming love and my unworthiness. 3 I take, O cross, thy shadow for my abiding place; I ask no other sunshine than the sunshine of his face; content to let the world go by, to know no gain nor loss, my sinful self my only shame, my glory all the cross. Used With Tune: ST. CHRISTOPHER

Hark! the Herald Angels Sing

Author: Charles Wesley Meter: 7.7.7.7 D with refrain Appears in 1,372 hymnals Topics: God Known in Jesus Christ Birth Lyrics: 1 Hark! the herald-angels sing, "Glory to the new-born King; peace on earth, and mercy mild, God and sinners reconciled!" Joyful, all ye nations, rise, join the triumph of the skies; with the angelic host proclaim, "Christ is born in Bethlehem." Hark, the herald-angels sing, "Glory to the new-born King!" 2 Christ, by highest heaven adored, Christ, the everlasting Lord! Late in time behold him come, offspring of a Virgin's womb. Veiled in flesh the Godhead see; hail the incarnate Deity, pleased in flesh with us to dwell, Jesus, our Emmanuel. Hark, the herald-angels sing, "Glory to the new-born King!" 3 Hail, the heaven-born Prince of Peace! Hail the Sun of Righteousness! Light and life to all he brings, risen with healing in his wings, mild he lays his glory by, born that we no more may die, born to raise us from the earth, born to give us second birth. Hark, the herald-angels sing, "Glory to the new-born King!" Scripture: Luke 2:10-14 Used With Tune: MENDELSSOHN

Jesus, the Very Thought of Thee

Author: Bernard of Clairvaux; Edward Caswall Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,049 hymnals Topics: God Known in Jesus Christ Praise to Christ Lyrics: 1 Jesus, the very thought of thee with sweetness fills my breast; but sweeter far thy face to see, and in thy presence rest. 2 No voice can sing, no heart can frame, nor can the mind recall a sweeter sound than thy blest name, O Savior of us all. 3 O hope of every contrite heart, O joy of all the meek, to those who ask, how kind thou art! How good to those who seek! 4 Jesus, our only joy be thou, as thou our prize wilt be; Jesus, be thou our glory now; and through eternity. Used With Tune: ST. AGNES

Praise Him! Praise Him!

Author: Fanny J. Crosby Meter: 12.10.12.10.11.10.11.10 Appears in 428 hymnals Topics: God Known in Jesus Christ Praise to Christ First Line: Praise Him! praise Him! Jesus our blessed Redeemer! Lyrics: 1 Praise him! praise him! Jesus, our blessed Redeemer! Sing, O Earth, his wonderful love proclaim! Hail him! hail him! highest archangels in glory; strength and honor give to his holy name! Like a shepherd, Jesus will guard his children, in his arms he carries them all day long: Refrain: Praise him! praise him, tell of his excellent greatness; praise him! praise him ever in joyful song! 2 Praise him! praise him! Jesus, our blessed Redeemer! For our sins he suffered, and bled and died; he our Rock, our hope of eternal salvation, hail him! hail him! Jesus the crucified. Sound His praises! Jesus who bore our sorrows; love unbounded, wonderful, deep. and strong: (Refrain) 3 Praise him! praise him! Jesus our blessed Redeemer! Heavenly portals, loud with hosannas ring! Jesus, Savior, reigneth for ever and ever; crown him! crown him! Prophet and Priest and King! Christ is coming! over the world victorious, power and glory unto the Lord belong: (Refrain) Used With Tune: JOYFUL SONG

Of the Father's Love Begotten (Of Eternal Love Begotten)

Author: Aurelius Clemens Prudentius; John Mason Neale ; R. F. Davis; Henry W. Baker Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7.7 Appears in 223 hymnals Topics: God Known in Jesus Christ Praise to Christ First Line: Of the Father's love begotten Lyrics: 1 Of the Father's love begotten, ere the worlds began to be, Christ is Alpha and Omega, he the source, the ending he! Of the things that are, that have been, and that future years shall see, evermore and evermore! 2 O ye heights of heaven, sing praises; angels and archangels sing! And on earth let all the faithful now your joyous anthems ring, ev'ry tongue Christ's name confessing, countless voices answering, evermore and evermore! 3 Christ, to thee with God Creator, and O Holy Ghost, to thee, hymn and chant and high thanksgiving and unwearied praises be: Honor, glory, and dominion, and eternal victory, evermore and evermore! Used With Tune: DIVINUM MYSTERIUM

Away in a Manger

Author: Anonymous Meter: 11.11.11.11 Appears in 571 hymnals Topics: God Known in Jesus Christ Birth First Line: Away in a manger, no crib for a bed Lyrics: 1 Away in a manger, no crib for a bed, the little Lord Jesus laid down his sweet head. The stars in the sky looked down where he lay, the little Lord Jesus asleep on the hay. 2 The cattle are lowing, the baby awakes, but little Lord Jesus, no crying he makes. I love thee, Lord Jesus! Look down from the sky, and stay by my cradle till morning is nigh. 3 Be near me, Lord Jesus, I ask thee to stay close by me for ever, and love me, I pray. Bless all the dear children in thy tender care, and fit us for heaven, to live with thee there. Scripture: Luke 2:7 Used With Tune: AWAY IN A MANGER

We Three Kings of Orient Are

Author: John H. Hopkins, Jr. Meter: 8.8.4.4.6 with refrain Appears in 326 hymnals Topics: God Known in Jesus Christ Epiphany Refrain First Line: O star of wonder, star of night Lyrics: 1 We three kings of Orient are, bearing gifts we traverse afar field and fountain, moor and mountain, following yonder star. [Refrain (after 1 & 5 only)] O star of wonder, star of night, star with royal beauty bright, westward leading, still proceeding, guide us to thy perfect light. 2 Born a King on Bethlehem’s plain, gold I bring to crown him again King forever, ceasing never, over us all to reign. 3 Frankincense to offer have I, incense owns a Deity nigh; prayer and praising, gladly raising, worshiping God on high. 4 Myrrh is mine; its bitter perfume breathes a life of gathering gloom, sorrowing, sighing, bleeding, dying, sealed in the stone-cold tomb. 5 Glorious now behold him arise, Christ and God and sacrifice: alleluia, alleluia, sounds through the earth and skies. (Refrain) Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12 Used With Tune: KINGS OF ORIENT

The First Noel

Appears in 424 hymnals Topics: God Known in Jesus Christ Birth First Line: The first Noel, the angel did say Refrain First Line: Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel Lyrics: 1 The first Noel, the angel did say; was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay; in fields where they lay keeping their sheep, on a cold winter's night that was so deep. Refrain: Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel, born is the King of Israel. 2 They looked up and saw a star, shining in the east, beyond them far, and to the earth it gave great light, and so it continued both day and night: [Refrain] 3 And by the light of that same star three wise men came from country far; to seek for a king was their intent, and to follow the star wherever it went: [Refrain] 4 This star drew nigh to the northwest, o'er Bethlehem it took its rest, and there it did both stop and stay right over the place where Jesus lay. [Refrain] 5 Then entered in those wise men three, full reverently upon their knee, and offered there in his presence their gold and myrrh and frankincense: [Refrain] Used With Tune: THE FIRST NOEL Text Sources: Traditional English carol (17th century)