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Great God of Nations

Author: Alfred A. Woodhuff, 1810-1836 Appears in 175 hymnals Topics: National Righteousness First Line: Great God of nations, now to Thee Lyrics: 1 Great God of nations, now to Thee Our hymn of gratitude we raise; With humble heart and bending knee We offer Thee our song of praise. 2 Thy Name we bless, Almighty God, For all the kindness Thou hast shown To this fair land the Pilgrims trod, This land we fondly call our own. 3 Here freedom spreads her banner wide And casts her soft and hallowed ray; Here Thou our fathers' steps didst guide In safety thro' their dangerous way. 4 We pray Thee let the gospel light Thro' all our land its radiance shed; Dispel the shades of error's night, And heav'nly blessings round us spread. 5 Great God, preserve us in Thy fear; In danger still our Guardian be; O spread Thy truth's bright precepts here; Let all the people worship Thee. Amen. Used With Tune: MENDON

Divine Sovereignty

Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 22 hymnals Topics: Adoration; Anger of God Fearful; Character Value of Good; Christ Exaltation of; Christ Godhood of; Christ Power of; Christ Worshiped; Christians Blessedness of; Christians Duties of; Christians Graces of; Faith Blessedness of; Glory of God In Creation; God Adored and Exalted; God Glorious; God Holiness of; God Invisibility of; God the judge; God Kingly Character of; God Righteousness of; God Sovereignty of ; Grace Growth in; Holiness Of Christians; Idolatry; Judgment Day; Love For God; Missions Encouragements of; Missions Triumphs of; Nations Owe Allegiance to Christ; Nations Ultimate Subjection of; Praise By Men; Praise Calls to; Praise For God's Holiness; Praise For Spiritual Blessings; The Christian's Reward; Royalty of Christ Guarantee of Salvation; Royalty of Christ Judgment the Prerogative of; Salvation Thanksgiving for; Seedtime and Harvest ; Sin Hatred of; Temperance Songs; Thanksgiving Due to God; Worship Call to First Line: Jehovah reigns; let earth be glad Lyrics: 1 Jehovah reigns; let earth be glad, And all the isles their joy make known; With clouds and darkness He is clad, On truth and justice rests His throne. 2 Consuming fire destroys His foes, Around the world His lightnings blaze; The trembling earth His presence knows, The mountains melt before His gaze. 3 The heav'ns His righteousness proclaim, Thro' earth His glory shines abroad; From idol worship turn with shame And bow before the living God. 4 Thy church rejoices to behold Thy judgments in the earth, O Lord; Thy glory to the world unfold, Supreme o'er all be Thou adored. 5 All ye that truly love the Lord, Hate sin, for He is just and pure; To saints His help He will accord And keep them in His love secure. 6 For good men light and joy are sown To bless them in the harvest-time; Ye saints, your joy in God make known And ever praise His Name sublime. Scripture: Psalm 97 Used With Tune: NOCTURN

Hark! the herald angels sing

Author: Charles Wesley Appears in 1,362 hymnals Topics: Beneficence; Christ First Advent; Christ Desire of the Nations; Christ King; Christ Sun of Righteousness; Christmas Lyrics: 1 Hark! The herald angels sing, Glory to the newborn King; Peace on earth, and mercy mild, God and sinners reconciled! Joyful, all ye nations, rise; Join the triumphs of the skies; With th'angelic host proclaim, Christ is born in Bethlehem. Refrain: Hark! The herald angels sing, Glory to the new born King. 2 Mild He lays His glory by; Born that man no more may die; Born to raise the sons of earth; Born to give them second birth. 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. [Refrain] 3 Let us then with angels sing, "Glory to the new-born King!-- Peace on earth, and mercy mild; God and sinners reconciled!" Come, Desire of nations, come, Fix in us Thy humble home; O, to all Thyself impart, Formed in each believing heart! [Refrain] Amen. Used With Tune: MENDELSSOHN

Where Cross the Crowded Ways of Life

Author: Frank M. North Appears in 377 hymnals Topics: Missionary; National; Social Righteousness; Missionary; National; Social Righteousness Lyrics: 1 Where cross the crowded ways of life, Where sound the cries of race and clan, Above the noise of selfish strife, We hear Thy voice, O Son of man! 2 In haunts of wretchedness and need, On shadowed thresholds dark with fears, From paths where hide the lures of greed, We catch the vision of Thy tears. 3 The cup of water giv'n for thee Stills holds the freshness of Thy grace; Yet long these multitudes to see The sweet compassion of Thy face. 4 O Master, from the mountain side, Make haste to heal these hearts of pain, Among these restless throngs abide, O tread the city's streets again. 5 Till sons of men shall learn Thy love, And follow where Thy feet have trod; Till glorious from Thy Heav'n above Shall come the city of our God. Used With Tune: [Where cross the crowded ways of life]

Missionary Triumphs

Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 3 hymnals Topics: Adoration; Christ Atonement of; Christ Exaltation of; Christ Judgeship of; Christ Power of; Christ Second Coming of; Christ The Saviour; Christ Worshiped; Christians Duties of; God Adored and Exalted; God Glorious; God Kingly Character of; God Righteousness of; Gospel Freeness of ; Gospel Invitations of ; Gospel Prevalence and Power of; Grace Justifying; Grace Quickening; Grace Redeeming; Grace Sovereign ; Joy Exhortations to; Joy Reasons for; Judgment Day; Mercy of God Celebrated; Missions Encouragements of; Missions Triumphs of; Nations Owe Allegiance to Christ; Praise By Men; Praise Calls to; Praise For Spiritual Blessings; Praise For Work of Redemption; Revival; Royalty of Christ Guarantee of Salvation; Royalty of Christ Judgment the Prerogative of; Royalty of Christ Universal Domain of; Salvation Thanksgiving for; The Sea; Temperance Songs; Truth; Worship Call to First Line: Come, let us sing before the Lord Lyrics: 1 Come, let us sing before the Lord New songs of praise with sweet accord, For wonders great by Him are done, His mighty arm has vict'ry won. 2 The great salvation of our God Is seen through all the earth abroad; Before the nations; wond'ring sight He has revealed His truth and right. 3 He called to mind the truth and grace Bestowed upon His chosen race, And unto earth's remotest bound Glad tidings of salvation sound. 4 All lands, to God lift up your voice, Sing praise to Him, with shouts rejoice; With voice of joy and loud acclaim Let all unite and praise His Name. 5 Praise ye the Lord with harp and song, With voice of psalms His praise prolong; In swelling chorus gladly sing And shout before the Lord the King. 6 Let earth be glad, let ocean roar, And praises sound from shore to shore; Let floods and hills with glad accord Show forth their joy before the Lord. 7 For lo, He comes; at His command All nations shall in judgment stand; In justice robed, and throned in light, The Lord shall judge, dispensing right. Scripture: Psalm 98 Used With Tune: GILEAD

These things shall be! a loftier race

Author: J. A. Symonds, 1840-1893 Appears in 139 hymnals Topics: The Church and the Kingdom of God Missions; Social Righteousness; Peace Among Nations; Righteousness Social Lyrics: 1 These things shall be! a loftier race Than e'er the world hath known shall rise, With flame of freedom in their souls And light of knowledge in their eyes. 2 They shall be gentle, brave, and strong To spill no drop of blood, but dare All that may plant man's lordship firm On earth, and fire, and sea, and air. 3 Nation with nation, land with land, Inarmed shall lived as comrades free; In every heart and brain shall throb The pulse of one fraternity. 4 Man shall love man with heart as pure And fervent as the young-eyed joys Who chant their heavenly songs before God's face with undiscordant noise. 5 New arts shall bloom of loftier mould, And mightier music thrill the skies, And every life shall be a song, When all the earth is paradise. 6 There shall be no more sin, nor shame, Though pain and passion may not die; For man shall be at one with God In bonds of firm necessity. Used With Tune: SIMEON

God the Source of Joy

Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 7 hymnals Topics: Adoration; Assurance Declared; Blessedness Of Those Chosen of God; Christ Abiding with Believers; Christ Exaltation of; Christ Glorying in; Christ Righteousness of; Christ The Saviour; Christ Worshiped; Christians Blessedness of; Church Divinely Furnished; Covenant Keeping; Faith Blessedness of; God Attributes of; God Justice of; God Kingly Character of; God Love and Mercy; God Sovereignty of ; Joy Divinely Bestowed; Nations Dependence on God; Nations Prosperity of; Praise For God's Justice; The Christian's Reward; The Righteous Blessedness of; Royalty of Christ Mediatorial; Truth First Line: Almighty God, Thy lofty throne Lyrics: 1 Almighty God, Thy lofty throne Has justice for its cornerstone, And shining bright before Thy face Are truth and love and boundless grace. 2 With blessing is the nation crowned Whose people know the joyful sound; They in the light, O Lord, shall live, The light Thy face and favor give. 3 Thy Name with gladness they confess, Exalted in Thy righteousness; Their fame and might to Thee belong, For in Thy favor they are strong. 4 All glory unto God we yield, Jehovah is our help and shield; All praise and honor we will bring To Israel's Holy One, our King. Scripture: Psalm 89 Used With Tune: LUX CŒLESTIS

The Victories of Jesus Christ

Appears in 17 hymnals Topics: Adoration; Christ Atonement of; Christ Exaltation of; Christ Judgeship of; Christ Power of; Christ Second Coming of; Christ The Saviour; Christ Worshiped; Christians Duties of; God Adored and Exalted; God Glorious; God Kingly Character of; God Love and Mercy; God Righteousness of; Gospel Freeness of ; Gospel Invitations of ; Gospel Prevalence and Power of; Judgment Day; Mercy of God Celebrated; Missions Encouragements of; Missions Triumphs of; Nations Owe Allegiance to Christ; Praise By Men; Praise Calls to; Praise For Spiritual Blessings; Praise For Work of Redemption; Revival; Royalty of Christ Guarantee of Salvation; Royalty of Christ Judgment the Prerogative of; Salvation Thanksgiving for; The Sea; Temperance Songs; Truth; Worship Call to First Line: Sing a new song to Jehovah Lyrics: 1 Sing a new song to Jehovah For the wonders He hath wrought; His right hand and arm most holy Triumph in His cause have brought. In His love and tender mercy he hath made salvation known, In the sight of ev'ry nation He His righteousness hath shown. 2 Truth and mercy tow'rd His people He hath ever kept in mind, And His full and free salvation He hath shown to all mankind. Sing, O earth, sing to Jehovah, Praises to Jehovah sing; With the swelling notes of music Shout before the Lord, the King. 3 Seas with all your fullness thunder, All earth's peoples now rejoice; Floods and hills in praise uniting To the Lord lift up your voice. For, behold, Jehovah cometh, Robed in justice and in might; He alone will judge the nations, And His judgment shall be right. Scripture: Psalm 98 Used With Tune: AUSTRIAN HYMN

God's Faithfulness to Covenant Promises

Appears in 23 hymnals Topics: Christ Glorying in; Christ Providences of; Christians Evangelists; Church Divinely Furnished; Covenant Keeping; Covenant Making; Covenant Of God; Covenant Promises; Election Divine; Families; Glory of God In Creation; God Creator; God Loving and Merciful; Gospel Invitations of ; Miracles; Nations Dependent on God; Nature A Revelation of God; Praise Calls to; Praise For God's Righteousness; Praise For Temporal Mercies; Praise For Works of Providence; Prayer Answers to; Protection Unceasing; Providence of God Over Saints; Purposes of God; Retribution Inflicted; Royalty of Christ Bible His Law; Royalty of Christ Civil Rulers His Ministers; Royalty of Christ For the Salvation of His People; Royalty of Christ Judgment His Prerogative; Royalty of Christ Providential; Seeking God; Worship Only as God Appoints First Line: Give thanks to God, call on His name Scripture: Psalm 105 Used With Tune: [Give thanks to God, call on His name]

Father Eternal, Ruler of Creation

Author: Laurence Housman Meter: 11.10.11.10.10 Appears in 48 hymnals Topics: National Righteousness Scripture: Matthew 6:10 Used With Tune: LANGHAM