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This Joyful Eastertide

Author: George R. Woodward Meter: 6.7.6.7 with refrain Appears in 71 hymnals Topics: Death and Eternal Life Refrain First Line: Had Christ, who once was slain Lyrics: 1 This joyful Eastertide away with sin and sorrow! My love, the crucified, hath sprung to life this morrow. Refrain: Had Christ, who once was slain, ne’er burst his three-day prison, our faith had been in vain. But now hath Christ arisen, arisen, arisen, arisen. 2 My flesh in hope shall rest and for a season slumber till trumpets east to west shall wake the dead in number. [Refrain] 3 Death’s flood hath lost its chill since Jesus crossed the river. Lover of souls, from ill my passing soul deliver. [Refrain] Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15 Used With Tune: VRUECHTEN Text Sources: Carols for Easter and Ascension, 1894

For me to live is Jesus

Author: Anna, Countess of Stolberg Appears in 16 hymnals Topics: Death And Eternity Lyrics: 1 For me to live is Jesus, to die is gain for me; to Him I gladly yield me, and die right cheerfully. 2 From hence I go with gladness To Christ, my Brother's side, That I may soon be with Him, And e'er with Him abide. 3 I have o'ercome life's crosses, Grief, pain, and sorrow cease, Through His five wounds most holy With God I am at peace. 4 When all my powers are breaking, My breath comes heavily, Nor word more I can utter, Lord, hear my sighs to Thee! 5 When reason, sense, and thinking Fail, like a flickering light, That to and fro doth waver, Ere 'tis extinguished quite: 6 Then let me softly, gently, Lord, fall asleep in Thee, When by Thy will and counsel My last hour comes to me. 7 As to the oak the ivy, So let me cleave to Thee, And live in heavenly glory With Thee eternally. 8 Amen! this wilt Thou, Jesus, Grant graciously to me. Endow me with Thy Spirit, That I fare happily. Used With Tune: [For me to live is Jesus]

And must this body die

Author: Watts Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 381 hymnals Topics: Death and Eternity Resurrection Lyrics: 1 And must this body die? This mortal frame decay? And must these active limbs of mine Lie mouldering in the clay? 2 God my Redeemer lives, And often from the skies, Looks down and watches all my dust, Till He shall bid it rise. 3 Arrayed in glorious grace Shall these vile bodies shine, And every shape, and every face, Look heavenly and divine. 4 These lively hopes we owe To Jesus' dying Love: We would adore His grace below, And sing His power above. 5 Dear Lord, accept the praise Of these our humble songs, Till tunes of nobler sound we raise With our immortal tongues. Used With Tune: MOCCAS

Stoop down, my thoughts, that us'd to rise

Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 122 hymnals Topics: Death And Eternity Lyrics: 1 Stoop down, my thoughts, that us'd to rise, Converse a while with death; Think how a gasping mortal lies, And pants away his breath. 2 His quivering lip hangs feebly down, His pulses faint and few, Then, speechless, with a doleful groan He bids the world adieu. 3 But, O the soul that never dies! At once it leaves the clay! Ye thoughts, pursue it where it flies, And track its wondrous way. 4 Up to the courts where angels dwell, It mounts triumphing there; Or devils plunge it down to hell In infinite despair. 5 And must my body faint and die? And must this soul remove? O for some guardian angel nigh, To bear it safe above! 6 Jesus, to thy dear faithful hand My naked soul I trust, And my flesh waits for thy command To drop into my dust.

'Tis sweet to rest in lively hope

Author: Augustus M. Toplady Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 36 hymnals Topics: Death and Eternity Resurrection Lyrics: 1 'Tis sweet to rest in lively hope, That when my change shall come, Angels will hover round my bed, And waft my spirit home. 2 There shall my disimprisoned soul Behold Him and adore; Be with His likeness satisfied, And grieve and sin no more. 3 Shall see Him wear that very flesh, On which my guilt was lain; His Love intense, His merit fresh As though but newly slain. 4 Soon too my slumbering dust shall hear The trumpet's quickening sound; And, by my Saviour's power rebuilt, At His right hand be found. 5 These eyes shall see Him in that day, The Lord that died for me: And all my rising bones shall say, Lord, who is like to Thee! 6 If such the views which grace unfolds, Weak as it is below, What raptures must the Church above, In Jesus' presence know! Used With Tune: ST. JAMES

Lead, Kindly Light

Author: John Henry Newman, 1801-1890 Meter: 10.4.10.4.10.10 Appears in 1,286 hymnals Topics: The Christian Life Death and Life Eternal First Line: Lead, kindly Light, amid th'encirclng gloom Lyrics: 1 Lead, kindly Light, amid th'encircling gloom, Lead Thou me on! The night is dark, and I am far from home; Lead Thou me on! Keep Thou my feet; I do not ask to see The distant scene; one step enough for me. 2 I was not ever thus, nor prayed that Thou Shouldst lead me on; I loved to choose and see my path; but now Lead Thou me on! I loved the garish day, and spite of fears, Pride ruled my will; remember not past years. 3 So long Thy power hath blessed me, sure it still Will lead me on O'er moor and fen, o'er crag and torrent, till The night is gone; And with the morn those angel faces smile, Which I have loved long since and lost awhile! Amen. Scripture: Psalm 16:11 Used With Tune: LUX BENIGNA

When Memory Fades

Author: Mary Louise Bringle Meter: 11.10.11.10.11.10 Appears in 15 hymnals Topics: Death and Eternal Life First Line: When mem’ry fades and recognition falters Scripture: Psalm 71 Used With Tune: FINLANDIA

Time Is Filled with Swift Transition (Hold to God's Unchanging Hand)

Author: Jennie Wilson Meter: 8.7.8.7 with refrain Appears in 143 hymnals Topics: The Christian Life Death and Life Eternal First Line: Time is filled with swift transition Refrain First Line: Hold to God's unchanging hand Lyrics: 1 Time is filled with swift transition, Naught of earth unmoved can stand, Build your hopes on things eternal, Hold to God’s unchanging hand. Refrain: Hold to God’s unchanging hand; Hold to God’s unchanging hand; Build your hopes on things eternal; Hold to God’s unchanging hand. 2 Trust in Him who will not leave you, Whatsoever years may bring; If by earthly friends forsaken, Still more closely to Him cling. [Refrain] 3 Covet not this world’s vain riches, That so rapidly decay; Seek to gain the heavenly treasures: They will never pass away. [Refrain] 4 When your journey is completed, If to God you have been true, Fair and bright the home in glory Your enraptured soul will view. [Refrain] Scripture: Psalm 118:8 Used With Tune: GOD'S UNCHANGING HAND

I fall asleep in Jesus' wounds

Author: Dr. P. Eber Appears in 18 hymnals Topics: Death And Eternity Lyrics: 1 I fall asleep in Jesus' wounds, there pardon for my sin abounds; Yea, Jesus' blood and righteousness my jewels are, my glorious dress, wherein before my God I stand, when I shall reach the heavenly land. 2 With peace and joy I now depart, God's child I am with all my heart; I thank thee, death, thou leadest me To that true life where I would be. So cleansed by Christ I fear not death. Lord Jesus, strengthen Thou my faith! Used With Tune: [I fall asleep in Jesus' wounds]