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A charge to keep I have

Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788 Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 1,388 hymnals Topics: The Church of God The Sacraments - Baptism; The Church of God The Sacraments - The Lord's Supper; The Life in Christ Consecration and Discipleship Used With Tune: OLD 134th (ST. MICHAEL)

Lord, in the strength of grace

Author: Charles Wesley, 1707 - 1788 Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 144 hymnals Topics: The Church of God Baptism; The Church of God The Lord's Supper; The Life in Christ Consecration and Discipleship Used With Tune: OLD 134th (ST. MICHAEL)

The Snow Lay on the Ground

Meter: 10.10.10.10 with refrain Appears in 46 hymnals Topics: The Grace of Jesus Christ Christ's Birth and Baptism First Line: The snow lay on the ground, the stars shone bright Lyrics: 1 The snow lay on the ground, the stars shone bright, when Christ our Lord was born on Christmas night. Venite adoremus Dominum.* Venite adoremus Dominum. Refrain: Venite adoremus Dominum. Venite adoremus Dominum. 2 'Twas Mary, daughter pure of holy Anne, that brought into this world the God made man. She laid him in a stall at Bethlehem; the ass and oxen shared the roof with them. [Refrain] 3 And thus that manger poor became a throne; for he whom Mary bore was God the Son. O come, then, let us join the heavenly host; to praise the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. [Refrain] * Venite adoremus Dominum = Veh-nee-teh ah-doe-reh-moos Doe-mee-noom Scripture: Luke 2:1-20 Used With Tune: VENITE ADOREMUS Text Sources: Anglo-English carol

Jesus! the name high over all

Author: C. Wesley (1707-1788 ) Appears in 304 hymnals Topics: God, Saviour Praised and Worshipped; Advent 3 The Forerunner; Epiphany 1, Revelation The Baptism of Jesus; The Ascension of Christ; Pentecost 3 The Church's Confidence in Christ; Pentecost 10 The Mind of Christ; Last Sunday after Pentecost Citizens of Heaven Lyrics: 1 Jesus! the name high over all in hell or earth or sky; angels again before it fall and devils fear and fly, and devils fear and fly. 2 Jesus! the name to sinners dear, the name to sinners given; it scatters all their guilty fear, it turns their hell to heaven, it turns their hell to heaven. 3 Jesus the prisoner's fetters breaks and bruises Satan's head; power into strengthless souls he speaks and life into the dead, and life into the dead. 4 O that the world might taste and see the riches of his grace! The arms of love that welcome me would all mankind embrace, would all mankind embrace. 5 His righteousness alone I show, his saving grace proclaim; this is my work on earth below, to cry 'Behold the Lamb!' to cry 'Behold the Lamb!' 6 Happy if with my final breath I may but gasp his name, preach him to all, and cry in death, 'Christ Jesus is the Lamb!' 'Christ Jesus is the Lamb!' Scripture: John 1:29 Used With Tune: LYDIA

Dios es nuestro amparo (God Will Be Our Refuge)

Author: Mary Louise Bringle, b. 1953 Appears in 9 hymnals Topics: Assurance; Biblical Names and Places Jacob; Church Year Advent; Church Year Baptism of the Lord; Daily Prayer Evening Prayer; Earth; Fear; Freedom from Fear; God as Refuge; God as Shield; God as Creator; God's Wonders; God's Armor; God's Deeds; God's Nearness; God's Presence; God's Protection; God's Strength; Hymns of Praise; Mission; Occasional Services New Year; Peace; People of God / Church Renewal; People of God / Church Witnessing; Prayer; Songs of Zion; Suffering; Victory; War and Revolution; Witness; Year A, B, C, Easter, Easter vigil; Year A, Ordinary Time after Pentecost, May 29-June 4 (if after Trinity Sunday); Year C, Reign of Christ, November 20-26; Texts in Languages Other than English Spanish Scripture: Psalm 46 Used With Tune: AMPARO Text Sources: Traditional Latin American

Psalm 116: 1-2, 12-19 (A Responsorial Setting)

Author: Noel Donnelly Appears in 2 hymnals Topics: Affliction; Atonement; Biblical Names and Places Jerusalem; Church Year All Saints' Day; Church Year Baptism of the Lord; Church Year Easter; Church Year Maundy Thursday; Commitment; Darkness; Despair; Discipleship; Doubt; Elements of Worship Lord's Supper; Elements of Worship Praise and Adoration; Elements of Worship Testimony; Fear; Freedom; God Obedience to; God Trust in; God's Word; God's Forgiveness; God's Goodness; God's Love; God's Name; God's People (flock, sheep); God's Promises; Grace; Gratitude; Grave; Guilt; Jesus Christ Incarnation; Life Stages Death; Loneliness; Love for God; Mercy; Occasional Services Dedication to Discipleship; Offering of Sacrifice; Prayer Answer to; Prayer; Rejoicing; Remnant of Isarel; Rest; Sorrow; Suffering; The Fall; The Incarnation; Vows; Year A, B, C, Holy Week, Maundy Thursday; Year A, Easter, 3rd Sunday; Year A, Ordinary Time after Pentecost, June 12-18 (if ater Trinity Sunday); Year B, Ordinary Time after Pentecost, September 11-17 First Line: I will walk in the presence of God Scripture: Psalm 116 Used With Tune: SCOTLAND (fragment) Text Sources: Evangelical Lutheran Worship (Psalm text)

Baptized In Water

Author: Michael A. Saward, b. 1932 Meter: 5.5.8 D Appears in 49 hymnals Topics: Affirmation of Baptism; Christ the King; Easter Season; Holy Baptism; Jesus Christ; Pentecost; Praise, Adoration; Thanksgiving Lyrics: 1 Baptized in water, Sealed by the Spirit, Cleansed by the blood of Christ our King: Heirs of salvation, Trusting his promise, Faithfully now God's praise we sing. 2 Baptized in water, Sealed by the Spirit, Dead in the tomb with Christ our King: One with his rising, Freed and forgiven, Thankfully now God's praise we sing. 3 Baptized in water, Sealed by the Spirit, Marked with the sign of Christ our King: Born of one Father, We are his children, Joyfully now God's praise we sing. Scripture: Romans 6:1-4 Used With Tune: BUNESSAN

How Firm a Foundation

Author: "K" Meter: 11.11.11.11 Appears in 2,204 hymnals Topics: The Church in the World Commitment: Trust; Adversity, Affliction & Tribulation; Assurance; Bible; Church Anniversaries; Church Education; Comfort/Consolation; Commitment; Courage; Eternal Life; Faith; God Faithfulness; God Presence; God Protection; God Strength and Refuge; Good News, Gospel; Grace; Grief; Guidance; Hope; Jesus Christ Strength and Refuge; Mercy; Perseverance; Pilgrimage and Conflict; Promise(s); Saints; Security; Steadfastness; Strength; Struggle and Conflict; Suffering; Trials; Trust; Victory; Wholeness; Word of God; Epiphany 7 Year A; Epiphany 9 Year A; Easter 5 Year A; Trinity Sunday Year A; Proper 4 Year A; Proper 12 Year A; Proper 14 Year A; Proper 22 Year A; Proper 6 Year B; Baptism of Jesus Year C; Epiphany 4 Year C; Epiphany 5 Year C; Epiphany 8 Year C; Lent 2 Year C; Lent 4 Year C; Proper 14 Year C; Proper 17 Year C; Proper 18 Year C; Proper 26 Year C; All Saints Year C First Line: How firm a foundation, you servants of God Lyrics: 1 How firm a foundation, you servants of God, is laid for your faith in his excellent word! What more can be said than to you has been said, to you who for refuge to Jesus have fled? 2 "Fear not, I am with you; O be not dismayed! For I am your God and will still give you aid; I'll strengthen and help you, and cause you to stand, upheld by my righteous omnipotent hand. 3 "When through the deep waters I call you to go, the rivers of sorrow shall not overflow; for I will be with you, your troubles to bless, and sanctify to you your deepest distress. 4 "When through fiery trials your pathway shall lie, my grace, all-sufficient, shall be your supply: the flame shall not hurt you, I only design your dross to consume, and your gold to refine. 5 "The soul that on Jesus has leaned for repose I will not -- I will not desert to his foes; that soul, though all hell should endeavour to shake, I'll never -- no, never -- no, never forsake!" Used With Tune: ST DENIO Text Sources: Rippon's A Selection of Hymns, 1787

Our Children, Lord in Faith and Prayer

Author: Thomas Haweis Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 47 hymnals Topics: The Church Baptism; Christ Compassion of; Church Covenant People First Line: Our children, Lord, in faith and prayer Lyrics: 1 Our children, Lord, in faith and pray'r, we now devote to thee; let them thy cov'nant mercies share, and thy salvation see. 2 Such helpless babes thou didst embrace, while dwelling here below; to us and ours, O God of grace, the same compassion show. 3 In early days their hearts secure from worldly snares, we pray; O let them to the end endure in every righteous way. Scripture: Acts 2:39 Used With Tune: ARMENIA

On Jordan's bank the Baptist's cry

Author: Charles Coffin (1676-1749); John Chandler (1806-1876) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 239 hymnals Topics: The Baptism of Christ Year A; The Baptism of Christ Year B; The Baptism of Christ Year C Lyrics: 1 On Jordan's bank the Baptist's cry announces that the Lord is nigh; awake and hearken, for he brings glad tidings from the King of kings. 2 Then cleansed be every breast from sin; make straight the way for God within; prepare we in our hearts a home, where such a mighty guest may come. 3 For thou art our salvation, Lord, our refuge and our great reward; without thy grace we waste away, like flowers that wither and decay. 4 To heal the sick stretch out thine hand, and bid the fallen sinner stand; shine forth, and let thy light restore earth's own true loveliness once more. 5 All praise, eternal Son, to thee whose advent sets thy people free, whom with the Father we adore, and Holy Ghost for evermore. Scripture: Psalm 50:2 Used With Tune: WINCHESTER NEW