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Lead us, heavenly Father, lead us

Author: James Edmeston, 1791-1867 Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Appears in 358 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Lead us, heavenly Father, lead us o'er the world's tempestuous sea; guard us, guide us, keep us, feed us, for we have no help but thee; yet possessing every blessing, if our God our Father be. 2 Saviour, breathe forgiveness o'er us: all our weakness thou dost know; thou didst tread this earth before us, thou didst feel its keenest woe; lone and dreary, faint and weary, through the desert thou didst go. 3 Spirit of our God, descending, fill our hearts with heavenly joy, love with every passion blending, pleasure that can never cloy: thus provided, pardoned, guided, nothing can our peace destroy. Topics: New Year; Lent I Year A; Lent I Year C; Proper 22 Year B; Lent Scripture: John 1:16 Used With Tune: MANNHEIM

Let us, with a gladsome mind

Author: John Milton, 1608-1674 Meter: 7.7.7.7 Appears in 545 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Let us, with a gladsome mind, praise the Lord, for he is kind: For his mercies ay endure, ever faithful, ever sure. 2 Let us blaze his name abroad, for of gods he is the God: For his mercies ay endure, ever faithful, ever sure. 3 He with all-commanding might filled the new-made world with light: For his mercies ay endure, ever faithful, ever sure. 4 He the golden-tressèd sun caused all day his course to run: For his mercies ay endure, ever faithful, ever sure. 5 And the hornèd moon at night 'mid her spangled sisters bright: For his mercies ay endure, ever faithful, ever sure. 6 All things living he doth feed, his full hand supplies their need: For his mercies ay endure, ever faithful, ever sure. 7 Let us, with a gladsome mind, praise the Lord, for he is kind: For his mercies ay endure, ever faithful, ever sure. Topics: Creation Scripture: 2 Chronicles 5:13 Used With Tune: MONKLAND

Christ is the world's light, he and none other

Author: F. Pratt Green, 1903-2000 Meter: 10.11.11.6 Appears in 33 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Christ is the world's light, he and none other: born in our darkness, he became our brother; if we have seen him, we have seen the Father: Glory to God on high. 2 Christ is the world's peace, he and none other; no one can serve him and despise a brother; who else unites us, one in God the Father? Glory to God on high. 3 Christ is the world's life, he and none other; sold once for silver, murdered here, our brother. He who redeems us, reigns with God the Father: Glory to God on high. 4 Give God the glory, God and none other; give God the glory, Spirit, Son and Father; give God the glory, God in man my brother; Glory to God on high. Topics: Saints Scripture: 1 John 4:20 Used With Tune: CHRISTE SANCTORUM

As now the sun's declining rays

Author: Charles Coffin, 1676-1749; John Chandler, 1806-1876 Meter: 8.7.8.7 Appears in 57 hymnals Lyrics: 1 As now the sun's declining rays at eventide descend, so life's brief day is sinking down to its appointed end. 2 Lord, on the cross thine arms were stretched to draw thy people nigh: O grant us then that cross to love, and in those arms to die. 3 All glory to the Father be, all glory to the Son, all glory, Holy Ghost, to thee, while endless ages run. Topics: Evening Scripture: John 12:32-33 Used With Tune: ST. COLUMBA

At the Lamb's high feast we sing

Author: Robert Campbell, 1814-1868 Meter: 7.7.7.7 D Appears in 186 hymnals Lyrics: 1 At the Lamb's high feast we sing praise to our victorious King, who hath washed us in the tide flowing from his piercèd side; praise we him, whose love divine gives his sacred blood for wine, gives his body for the feast, Christ the victim, Christ the priest. 2 Where the Paschal blood is poured, death's dark angel sheathes his sword; Israel's hosts triumphant go through the wave that drowns the foe. Praise we Christ, whose blood was shed, Paschal victim, Paschal bread; with sincerity and love eat we manna from above. 3 Mighty victim from the sky, hell's fierce powers beneath thee lie; thou hast conquered in the fight, thou hast brought us life and light. Now no more can death appal, now no more the grave enthral: thou hast opened paradise, and in thee thy saints shall rise. 4 Easter triumph, Easter joy, sin alone can this destroy; from sin's power do thou set free souls new-born, O Lord, in thee. Hymns of glory and of praise, risen Lord, to thee we raise; holy Father, praise to thee, with the Spirit, ever be. Topics: Easter; Easter II Year B; Easter V Year C Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:16-17 Used With Tune: SALZBURG Text Sources: Latin Breviary hymn

All creatures of our God and King

Author: William Henry Draper, 1855-1933; St Francis of Assisi, 1182-1226 Meter: 8.8.4.4.8.8 with alleluias Appears in 267 hymnals Lyrics: 1 All creatures of our God and King, lift up your voice and with us sing, Alleluia, alleluia! Thou burning sun with golden beam, thou silver moon with softer gleam: Refrain: O praise him, O praise him, Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia! 2 Thou rushing wind that art so strong, ye clouds that sail in heaven along, O praise him, alleluia! Thou rising morn, in praise rejoice; ye lights of evening, find a voice: [Refrain] 3 Thou flowing water, pure and clear, make music for thy Lord to hear, Alleluia, alleluia! Thou fire, so masterful and bright, that givest us both warmth and light: [Refrain] 4 Dear mother earth, who day by day unfoldest blessings on our way, O praise him, alleluia! The flowers and fruits that in thee grow, let them his glory also show: [Refrain] 5 All ye that are of tender heart, forgiving others, take your part, O sing ye, alleluia! Ye who long pain and sorrow bear, praise God, and on him cast your care: [Refrain] 6 And thou, most kind and gentle death, waiting to hush our latest breath, O praise him, alleluia! Thou leadest home the child of God, and Christ our Lord the way has trod: [Refrain] 7 Let all things their creator bless, and worship him in humbleness; O praise him, alleluia! Praise, praise the Father, praise the Son, and praise the Spirit, Three in One: [Refrain] Topics: Creation; Easter VI Rogationtide Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:8 Used With Tune: LASST UNS ERFREUEN (EASTER SONG)

O come to my heart, Lord Jesus

Author: Emily Elliott, 1836-1897 Meter: Irregular Appears in 419 hymnals First Line: Thou didst leave thy throne and thy kingly crown Lyrics: 1 Thou didst leave thy throne and thy kingly crown, when thou camest to earth for me; but in Bethlehem's home was there found no room for thy holy nativity: Refrain: O come to my heart, Lord Jesus; there is room in my heart for thee. 2 Heaven's arches rang when the angels sang, proclaiming thy royal degree; but in lowly birth didst thou come to earth, and in great humility: [Refrain] 3 The foxes found rest, and the bird had its nest in the shade of the cedar tree; but thy couch was the sod, O thou Son of God, in the desert of Galilee: [Refrain] 4 Thou camest, O Lord, with the living word that should set thy people free; but with mocking scorn and with crown of thorn they bore thee to Calvary: [Refrain] 5 When the heavens shall ring, and the angels sing, at thy coming to victory, let thy voice call me home, saying, 'Yet there is room, there is room at my side for thee:' [Refrain] Topics: Proper 8 Year C Scripture: Ephesians 3:17 Used With Tune: MARGARET

O Jesu, King most wonderful

Author: Edward Caswall, 1814-1878 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,030 hymnals Lyrics: 1 O Jesu, King most wonderful, thou Conqueror renowned, thou sweetness most ineffable, in whom all joys are found! 2 When once thou visitest the heart, then truth begins to shine, then earthly vanities depart, then kindles love divine. 3 Thee, Jesu, may our voices bless, thee may we love alone, and ever in our lives express the image of thine own. 4 Abide with us, and let thy light shine, Lord, on every heart; dispel the darkness of our night, and joy to all impart. 5 Jesu, our love and joy, to thee, the Virgin's only Son, all might and praise and glory be, while endless ages run. Topics: Proper 11 Year C Scripture: 1 John 3:2-3 Used With Tune: ST AGNES (DYKES) Text Sources: Latin, c. 12th century

Praise to the Lord, the Almighty, the King of creation

Author: Joachim Neander, 1650-1680; Catherine Winkworth, 1827-1878 Meter: 14.14.4.7.8 Appears in 390 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Praise to the Lord, the Almighty, the King of creation; O my soul, praise him, for he is thy health and salvation: all ye who hear, now to his temple draw near, joining in glad adoration. 2 Praise to the Lord, who o'er all things so wondrously reigneth, shieldeth thee gently from harm, or when fainting sustaineth: hast thou not seen how thy heart's wishes have been granted in what he ordaineth? 3 Praise to the Lord, who doth prosper thy work and defend thee; surely his goodness and mercy shall daily attend thee: ponder anew what the Almighty can do, if to the end he befriend thee. 4 Praise to the Lord! O let all that is in me adore him! All that hath life and breath, come now with praises before him! Let the Amen sound from his people again: gladly for aye we adore him! Topics: Proper 16 Year C Scripture: 3 John 2 Used With Tune: LOBE DEN HERREN (PRAXIS PIETATIS)

The Lord my pasture shall prepare

Author: Joseph Addison, 1672-1719 Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8 Appears in 552 hymnals Lyrics: 1 The Lord my pasture shall prepare, and feed me with a shepherd's care; his presence shall my wants supply, and guard me with a watchful eye; my noonday walks he shall attend, and all my midnight hours defend. 2 When in the sultry glebe I faint, or on the thirsty mountain pant, to fertile vales and dewy meads my weary wandering steps he leads, where peaceful rivers, soft and slow, amid the verdant landscape flow. 3 Though in a bare and rugged way through devious lonely wilds I stray, thy bounty shall my pains beguile; the barren wilderness shall smile with sudden greens and herbage crowned, and streams shall murmur all around. 4 Though in the paths of death I tread, with gloomy horrors overspread, my steadfast heart shall fear no ill, for thou, 0 Lord, art with me still: thy friendly staff shall give me aid, and guide me through the dreadful shade. Topics: Proper 19 Year C Scripture: Ezekiel 34:12-15 Used With Tune: SURREY