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Why, Cruel Herod, Dost Thou Fear?
Author: Caelius Sedulius, 5th Century; Frederick C. Husenbeth Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 1 hymnal First Line: Why, cruel Herod, dost thou fear Lyrics: 1 Why, cruel Herod, dost thou fear,
Lest our great God and king appear?
He who can heav’nly crowns bestow
Comes not to seize thy throne below.
2 The wise men followed that bright star,
Which shone to them in realms afar;
While light itself by light they seek,
Their gifts, their faith and love bespeak.
3 The heav’nly Lamb the waters lave,
He sanctifies the crystal wave;
And He, whom sin could never stain,
Bids none upon our souls remain.
4 Behold a new display of might,
The pallid waters redden bright;
The mandate for the change once heard,
Wine flows obedient at the word.
5 Jesus, to Gentile kings displayed,
Glory to Thee and praise be paid,
With Father and with Holy Ghost,
Enthroned above the heav’nly host. Used With Tune: KING OF KINGS Text Sources: "Hostis Herodes Impie" from "A Solis Ortus Cardine" by Sedulius; Breviarium Romanum, 1632; Tr.: Annus Sanctus (Vol. 1) by Orby Shipley (London and New York: Burns & Oates, 1884)
Why, Cruel Herod, Dost Thou Fear?
Though Cloudy Skies and Northern Blasts
Author: John Newton Appears in 4 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Though cloudy skies and northern blasts
Retard the gentle spring awhile;
The sun will conqueror prove at last,
And nature wear a vernal smile.
2 The promise which from age to age,
Has brought the changing seasons round;
Again shall calm the winter’s rage,
Perfume the air, and paint the ground.
3 The virtue of that first command,
I know still does, and will prevail;
That while the earth itself shall stand,
The spring and summer shall not fail.
4 Such changes are for us decreed;
Believers have their winters too;
But spring shall certainly succeed,
And all their former life renew.
5 Winter and spring have each their use,
And each, in turn, his people know;
One kills the weeds their hearts produce,
The other makes their graces grow.
6 Though like dead trees awhile they seem,
Yet having life within their root,
The welcome spring’s reviving beam
Draws forth their blossoms, leaves, and fruit.
7 But if the tree indeed be dead,
It feels no change, though spring return,
Its leafless, naked, barren head,
Proclaims it only fit to burn.
8 Dear Lord, afford our souls a spring,
Thou know’st our winter has been long;
Shine forth, and warm our hearts to sing,
And Thy rich grace shall be our song. Used With Tune: KING OF KINGS Text Sources: Olney Hymns (London, W. Oliver, 1779), Book 2
Though Cloudy Skies and Northern Blasts
Here At Thy Cross, My Dying God
Author: Isaac Watts Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 115 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Here at Thy cross, my dying God,
I lay my soul beneath Thy love,
Beneath the droppings of Thy blood,
Jesus! nor shall it e’er remove.
2 Not all that tyrants think or say,
With rage and lightning in their eyes,
Nor hell shall fright my heart away,
Should hell with all its legions rise.
3 Should worlds conspire to drive me thence,
Moveless and firm this heart should lie;
Resolved (for that’s my last defense)
If I must perish, there to die.
4 But speak, my Lord, and calm my fear;
Am I not safe beneath Thy shade?
Thy vengeance will not strike me here,
Nor Satan dares my soul invade.
5 Yes, I’m secure beneath Thy blood,
And all my foes shall lose their aim;
Hosanna to my dying God;
And my best honors to His name. Used With Tune: KING OF KINGS Text Sources: Hymns and Spiritual Songs 1707-09, Book II
Here At Thy Cross, My Dying God
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