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The Doxology

Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 23 hymnals Topics: Christ Conqueror; Christ Power of; Doxologies; God Adored and Exalted; Gospel Prevalence and Power of; Missions Triumphs of; Nations Owe Allegiance to Christ; Nations Ultimate Subjection of; Royalty of Christ Mediatorial; Royalty of Christ Ultimate Acknowledgement of; The Seasons First Line: Now blessed be Jehovah God Lyrics: 1 Now blessed be Jehovah God, The God of Israel, Who only doeth wondrous works, In glory that excel; Who only doeth wondrous works, In glory that excel. 2 And blessed be His glorious Name To all eternity; The whole earth let His glory fill: Amen: So let it be; The whole earth let His glory fill: Amen: So let it be. Scripture: Psalm 72 Used With Tune: CORONATION

The heavens declare Thy glory, Lord

Author: Dr. Isaac Watts, 1674-1748 Appears in 600 hymnals Topics: Kingdom of Christ (See Missions) Progress and triumph of Lyrics: 1 The heavens declare Thy glory, Lord, In every star Thy wisdom shines; But, when our eyes behold Thy word, We read Thy name in fairer lines. 2 The rolling sun, the changing light, And night and day Thy power confess; But the blest volume Thou hast writ Reveals Thy justice and Thy grace. 3 Sun, moon, and stars convey Thy praise Round the whole earth, and never stand; So when Thy truth began its race, It touched and glanced on every land. 4 Nor shall Thy spreading gospel rest Till through the world Thy truth has run; Till Christ has all the nations blest, That see the light or feel the sun. 5 Great Sun of Righteousness, arise, Bless the dark world with heavenly light; Thy gospel makes the simple wise; Thy laws are pure, Thy judgments right. Used With Tune: MARYTON

Eternal Father, Thou hast said

Author: Dr. R. Palmer, 1808-1887 Appears in 74 hymnals Topics: Christ Triumph of; Triumph, of Christ; Kingdom of Christ (See Missions) Progress and triumph of Lyrics: 1 Eternal Father, Thou hast said, That Christ all glory shall obtain; That He who once a sufferer bled Shall o'er the world a conqueror reign. 2 We wait Thy triumph, Saviour King; Long ages have prepared Thy way; Now all abroad Thy banner fling, Set time's great battle in array. 3 Thy hosts are mustered to the field; "The Cross! the Cross!" the battle-call: The old grim towers of darkness yield, And soon shall totter to their fall. 4 On mountain-tops the watch-fires glow, Where scattered wide the watchmen stand; Voice echoes voice, and onward flow The joyous shouts from land to land. 5 O fill Thy Church with faith and power! Bid her long night of weeping cease; To groaning nations haste the hour Of life and freedom, light and peace. 6 Come, Spirit, make Thy wonders known, Fulfil the Father's high decree; Then earth, the might of hell o'erthrown, Shall keep her last great jubilee. Used With Tune: WALTON

The Church's Intercession for Christ

Appears in 18 hymnals Topics: Christ Conqueror; Christians Believers; Christians Conquerors; Christians Saved by Grace; Church Triumph of; Comfort in Trials; Faith Blessedness of; Faith Confession of; Faith Confidence of; God Hearer of Prayer; Praise For Work of Redemption; Prayer confidence in; Prayer For Deliverance from Trouble; Prayer For Rulers; Prayer God Hears; Prayer Intercession in; Safety Assured; Vanity Of Men and Riches; Worship Grace Needed for First Line: Jehovah hear thee in the day Refrain First Line: O let him send his help to thee Scripture: Psalm 20 Used With Tune: [Jehovah hear thee in the day]

Jesus lives! no longer now

Author: Frances E. Cox, 1841-1864; Christian F. Gellert Appears in 284 hymnals Topics: Christ Triumph of Lyrics: 1 Jesus lives! no longer now Can thy terrors, Death, appal me; Jesus lives! by this I know From the grave He will recall me. Brighter scenes will then commence; This shall be my confidence. 2 Jesus lives! to Him the throne High o'er heaven and earth is given: I shall go where He is gone, Live and reign with Him in heaven. God is pledged; weak doubtings, hence! This shall be my confidence. 3 Jesus lives! for me He died; Hence will I, to Jesus living, Pure in heart and act abide, Praise to Him and glory giving. Freely God doth aid dispense; This shall be my confidence. 4 Jesus lives! I know full well, Naught from me His love shall sever; Life, nor death, nor powers of hell, Part me now from Christ for ever. God will be a sure Defence: This shall be my confidence. 5 Jesus lives! henceforth is death But the gate of Life immortal; This shall calm my trembling breath, When I pass its gloomy portal. Faith shall cry, as fails each sense. "Lord, Thou art my Confidence!" Amen. Used With Tune: JESUS MEINE ZUVERSICHT

The Church and Her Head

Meter: 7.7.7.7 Appears in 13 hymnals Topics: Church Beloved of Saints; Church Saved by Grace; Church Triumph of; God Attributes of; God Eternity of ; God Hearer of Prayer; Missions Triumphs of; Nations Conversion of; Prayer confidence in; Revival; Royalty of Christ In His Church; Royalty of Christ Ultimate Acknowledgement of First Line: Thou, O Lord, art God alone Lyrics: 1 Thou, O Lord, art God alone; Everlasting is Thy throne; Through the ages men shall sing Praise to heav'n's eternal King. 2 Thou, enthroned above the skies, Wilt for Zion's help arise; Let Thy grace to her appear, For the promised time is near. 3 If with love compassionate We, Thy servants, mourn her state, Wilt not Thou, O gracious Lord, Help in Zion's need afford? 4 Lord, Thy glory shall appear, Kings and nations then shall fear; And Thy Name shall be adored When Thy Zion is restored. Scripture: Psalm 102 Used With Tune: MERCY

All hail the glorious morn

Author: John Peacock Appears in 19 hymnals Topics: Christ Triumph of Lyrics: 1 All hail the glorious morn That saw our Saviour rise, With victory bright adorned, And triumph in His eyes! Ye saints, extol your risen Lord, And sing His praise with sweet accord. 2 Behold the Lamb of God, The atoning Sacrifice, Sustains the dreadful load Of man's iniquities; Death, sin, and hell, our cruel foes, All vanquished fell when Jesus rose. 3 The Conqueror ascends In triumph to the skies: Celestial hosts attend, To crown His victories; Hark! they proclaim His glorious name! And heaven resounds Immanuel's fame. 4 Now to the throne above Let every saint draw near; There dwells incarnate love; Grace sits triumphant there; See mercy smile, e'en on that throne Where once did wrath and justice frown. Amen. Used With Tune: DARWALL

Christ our King to heaven ascendeth

Author: Rev. Doc. J. H. Hopkins Meter: 8.7 D Appears in 15 hymnals Topics: Triumph of Christ Lyrics: 1 Christ our King to heaven ascendeth, Past the blue sky's utmost bound; Christ our King to heaven ascendeth, Clouds of angels close him round. Alleluia, alleluia, Alleluia loud they cry; Christ our King to heaven ascendeth, Glory be to God on high! 2 Our High-Priest to heaven ascendeth, Lo! the Lamb, as it were slain! Our High-Priest to heaven ascendeth, On God's throne He lives again; Pleads His sacrifice of wonder, Claims the fruit of all His pain; Our High-Priest to heaven ascendeth, Peace on earth, good-will to men. 3 Christ our Lord to heaven ascendeth, Cloven tongues of fire appear. Christ our Lord to heaven ascendeth, Lo! the rushing wind is here! Mighty armies forth with banners Conquering and to conquer go: Christ our Lord to heaven ascendeth, He shall reign o'er all below. 4 Christ now reigns, the King of glory, All His foes before Him fall; Christ now reigns, the King of glory, He shall triumph over all. King of kings shall men behold Him, Lord of lords for evermore: Christ now reigns, the King of glory, Bow before Him, and adore! Amen. Used With Tune: [Christ our King to heaven ascendeth]

The day of resurrection

Author: John M. Neale; St. John of Damascus Appears in 532 hymnals Topics: Christ Triumph of Lyrics: 1 The day of resurrection, Earth, tell it out abroad: The Passover of gladness, The Passover of God. From death to life eternal, From earth unto the sky, Our Christ hath brought us over, With hymns of victory. 2 Our hearts be pure from evil, That we may see aright The Lord in rays eternal Of resurrection light; And, listening to His accents, May hear, so calm and plain, His own "All hail!" and, hearing, May raise the victor-strain. 3 Now let the heavens be joyful, Let earth her song begin, The round world keep high triumph, And all that is therein; Let all things seen and unseen Their notes of gladness blend, For Christ the Lord is risen, Our Joy that hath no end. Amen. Used With Tune: ROTTERDAM

Jesus, our risen King

Author: James Allen Meter: 6.6.4.6.6.6.4 Appears in 8 hymnals Topics: Triumph of Christ Lyrics: 1 Jesus, our risen King, Glory to Thee we sing, Praising Thy Name: Thy love and grace adore, Which all our sorrows bore; Singing forevermore, "Worthy the Lamb." 2 Oh, haste ye ransomed race! For all His gifts of grace Praise ye His Name: He wondrous things hath done: Triumph o'er death hath won; Heaven's gate hath open thrown; "Worthy the Lamb." 3 Come, all ye hosts above! Join in one song of love, Praising His Name: To Him ascribèd be Honor and majesty Through all eternity: "Worthy the Lamb." 4 Blessèd and Holy Three, Glorious Trinity, Praise to Thy Name: Father, Thy love we bless; Spirit of holiness, We praise Thee and confess, "Worthy the Lamb." Amen. Used With Tune: [Jesus, our risen King] Text Sources: Cook and Denton, 1853, alt.