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When Morning Gilds the Skies

Author: Edward Caswall; Robert S. Bridges Meter: 6.6.6.6.6.6 Appears in 702 hymnals Lyrics: 1. When morning gilds the skies my heart awaking cries: May Jesus Christ be praised! Alike at work and prayer, to Jesus I repair: May Jesus Christ be praised! 2. The night becomes as day when from the heart we say: May Jesus Christ be praised! The powers of darkness fear when this sweet chant they hear: May Jesus Christ be praised! 3. Let all the earth around ring joyous with the sound: May Jesus Christ be praised! In heaven's eternal bliss the loveliest strain is this: May Jesus Christ be praised! 4. Be this, while life is mine, my canticle divine: May Jesus Christ be praised! Be this th' eternal song through all the ages long: May Jesus Christ be praised! Topics: The Glory of the Triune God Praise and Thanksgiving; The Grace of Jesus Christ In Praise of Christ; Particular Times of Worship Morning; Jesus Christ; Responses, Antiphonal Used With Tune: LAUDES DOMINI Text Sources: Katholisches Gesangbuch, Vienna, ca. 1774

Crown Him with Many Crowns

Author: Matthew Bridges; Godfrey Thring Meter: 6.6.8.6 D Appears in 801 hymnals Lyrics: 1. Crown him with many crowns, the Lamb upon his throne. Hark! how the heavenly anthem drowns all music but its own. Awake, my soul, and sing of him who died for thee, and hail him as thy matchless King through all eternity. 2. Crown him the Lord of life, who triumphed o'er the grave, and rose victorious in the strife for those he came to save. His glories now we sing, who died, and rose on high, who died, eternal life to bring, and lives that death may die. 3. Crown him the Lord of peace, whose power a scepter sways from pole to pole, that wars may cease, and all be prayer and praise. His reign shall know no end, and round his pierced feet fair flowers of paradise extend their fragrance ever sweet. 4. Crown him the Lord of love; behold his hands and side, those wounds, yet visible above, in beauty glorified. All hail, Redeemer, hail! For thou hast died for me; thy praise and glory shall not fail throughout eternity. Topics: Christ's Gracious Life Resurrection and Exaltation; Particular Times of Worship Special Days; Christian Year Easter; Christian Year Ascension; Christian Year Christ the King; Jesus Christ; Jesus Christ Lordship; Peace, World; Processionals; Testimony and Witness Scripture: Revelation 19:12 Used With Tune: DIADEMATA

Be Thou My Vision

Author: Mary E. Byrne; Eleanor H. Hull Meter: 10.10.9.10 Appears in 160 hymnals First Line: Be thou my vision, O Lord of my heart Topics: Sanctifiying and Perfecting Grace Prayer, Trust, Hope; Aspiration and Resolve; Funerals and Memorial Services; Guidance; Hope; Integrity; Jesus Christ Presence Used With Tune: SLANE Text Sources: Ancient Irish

Onward, Christian Soldiers

Author: Sabine Baring-Gould Meter: 6.5.6.5 D with refrain Appears in 1,805 hymnals Lyrics: 1. Onward, Christian soldiers, marching as to war, with the cross of Jesus going on before. Christ, the royal Master, leads against the foe; forward into battle see his banners go! Refrain: Onward, Christian soldiers, marching as to war, with the cross of Jesus going on before. 2. At the sign of triumph Satan's host doth flee; on then, Christian soldiers, on to victory! Hell's foundations quiver at the shout of praise; brothers, lift your voices, loud your anthems raise. (Refrain) 3. Like a mighty army moves the church of God; brothers, we are treading where the saints have trod. We are not divided, all one body we, one in hope and doctrine, one in charity. (Refrain) 4. Crowns and thrones may perish, kingdoms rise and wane, but the church of Jesus constant will remain. Gates of hell can never gainst that church prevail; we have Christ's own promise, and that cannot fail. (Refrain) 5. Onward then, ye people, join our happy throng, blend with ours your voices in the triumph song. Glory, laud, and honor unto Christ the King, this through countless ages men and angels sing. (Refrain) Topics: The Nature of the Church Called to God's Mission; Jesus Christ Cross; Mission and Outreach; Zeal Used With Tune: ST. GERTRUDE

Go, Make of All Disciples

Author: Leon M. Adkins Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 21 hymnals Topics: The Nature of the Church Called to God's Mission; Particular Times of Worship Closing of Worship; Church Education; Closing Hymns; Mission and Outreach; Ordination; Testimony and Witness Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20 Used With Tune: LANCASHIRE

God Is Here

Author: Fred Pratt Green Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 47 hymnals First Line: God is here! As we you people Lyrics: 1 God is here! As we your people meet to offer praise and prayer, may we find in fuller measure what it is in Christ we share. Here, as in the world around us, all our varied skills and arts wait the coming of the Spirit into open minds and hearts. 2 Here are symbols to remind us of our lifelong need of grace; here are table, font, and pulpit; here the cross has central place. Here in honesty of preaching, here in silence, as in speech, here, in newness and renewal, God the Spirit comes to each. 3 Here our children find a welcome in the Shepherd's flock and fold; here as bread and wine are taken, Christ sustains us, as of old. Here the servants of the Servant seek in worship to explore what it means in daily living to believe and to adore. 4 Lord of all, of church and kingdom, in an age of change and doubt keep us faithful to the gospel; help us work your purpose out. Here, in this day's dedication, all we have to give, receive; we, who cannot live without you, we adore you! We believe! Topics: Church Anniversaries; The Glory of the Triune God Praise and Thanksgiving; Particular Times of Worship Opening of Worship; Adoration and Praise; Church Anniversaries; Church Ecumenism; Service Music Greeting/Call to Worship Used With Tune: ABBOT'S LEIGH

I Need Thee Every Hour

Author: Annie S. Hawks Meter: 6.4.6.4 with refrain Appears in 983 hymnals Refrain First Line: I need thee, O I need thee Lyrics: 1. I need thee every hour, most gracious Lord; no tender voice like thine can peace afford. Refrain: I need thee, O I need thee; every hour I need thee; O bless me now, my Savior, I come to thee. 2. I need thee every hour; stay thou nearby; temptations lose their power when thou art nigh. (Refrain) 3. I need thee every hour, in joy or pain; come quickly and abide, or life is vain. (Refrain) 4. I need thee every hour; teach me thy will; and thy rich promises in me fulfill. (Refrain) 5. I need thee every hour, most Holy One; O make me thine indeed, thou blessed Son. (Refrain) Topics: Sanctifiying and Perfecting Grace Personal Holiness; Sanctifiying and Perfecting Grace Prayer, Trust, Hope; Aspiration and Resolve; Calmness and Serenity; Commitment Scripture: John 15:5 Used With Tune: NEED

Canticle of Zechariah (Benedictus)

Author: James Montgomery Appears in 844 hymnals First Line: Hail to the Lord's Anointed, great David's greater Son Lyrics: Response (Advent & General) Hail to the Lord's Anointed, great David's greater Son. Topics: Canticles; The Glory of the Triune God Providence; Christ's Gracious Life Promised Coming; Canticles; Christian Year Advent; Forgiveness; Freedom and Liberation; Jesus Christ Scripture: Luke 1:68-79 Used With Tune: [Hail to the Lord's Anointed] Text Sources: ICET, rev. ELLC

O Little Town of Bethlehem

Author: Phillips Brooks Meter: 8.6.8.6.7.6.8.6 Appears in 851 hymnals Lyrics: 1. O little town of Bethlehem, how still we see thee lie; above thy deep and dreamless sleep the silent stars go by. Yet in thy dark streets shineth the everlasting light; the hopes and fears of all the years are met in thee tonight. 2. For Christ is born of Mary, and gathered all above, while mortals sleep, the angels keep their watch of wondering love. O morning stars together, proclaim the holy birth, and praises sing to God the King, and peace to all on earth! 3. How silently, how silently, the wondrous gift is given; so God imparts to human hearts the blessings of his heaven. No ear may hear his coming, but in this world of sin, where meek souls will receive him, still the dear Christ enters in. 4. O holy Child of Bethlehem, descend to us, we pray; cast out our sin, and enter in, be born in us today. We hear the Christmas angels the great glad tidings tell; O come to us, abide with us, our Lord Emmanuel! Topics: Christ's Gracious Life Birth and Baptism; Christian Year Christmas; Christian Year Epiphany Used With Tune: FOREST GREEN

Precious Name

Author: Lydia Baxter Meter: 8.7.8.7 with refrain Appears in 645 hymnals First Line: Take the name of Jesus with you Refrain First Line: Precious name, O how sweet Lyrics: 1. Take the name of Jesus with you, child of sorrow and of woe; it will joy and comfort give you; take it then, where'er you go. Refrain: Precious name, O how sweet! Hope of earth and joy of heaven. Precious name, O how sweet! Hope of earth and joy of heaven. 2. Take the name of Jesus ever, as a shield from every snare; if temptations round you gather, breathe that holy name in prayer. (Refrain) 3. O the precious name of Jesus! How it thrills our souls with joy, when his loving arms receive us, and his songs our tongues employ! (Refrain) 4. At the name of Jesus bowing, falling prostrate at his feet, King of kings in heaven we'll crown him, when our journey is complete. (Refrain) Topics: Sanctifiying and Perfecting Grace Strength in Triublation; Comfort; Jesus Christ Name of Scripture: Philippians 2:9-11 Used With Tune: PRECIOUS NAME