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The Householder Sending Forth His Son

Author: William C. Dix Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Appears in 1 hymnal First Line: Night was resting on the people Lyrics: Part 1: 1 Night was resting on the people, Sin was out upon the world, Darkness, ere the prince of darkness, From his citadel was hurled, Ere the Prince of Peace, His standard O’er the realms of strife unfurled. 2 Heathen madly raged with heathen, Each with vain imagining; Brother hated, slew his brother, King went out to war with king, Till at length all ill abounded, And the dove of peace took wing. 3 All the nations sat in darkness, Loving best the veil of night; God they would not own as ruler, So they put Him out of sight; Then the flames of Hell they quickened, Trampled on the true and right. 4 Thus the vineyard God had planted Very good from east to west, Wicked husbandmen had ruined, Eating, drinking, taking rest, Cursing with their lusts and passions What the Householder had blest. 5 He had hedged about the vineyard, Dug the wine press, built the tower, Let it out and given orders, "Thou must serve and Thou have power," So that He of fruit might gather Treasure in the vintage hour. 6 One by one He sent His servants Till that hour should fully come; Some they beat, and some they stoned, Shamefully entreated some, They whose hearts were set on idols, Gods they fashioned, senseless, dumb. 7 Last of all, the vineyard’s Ruler, When the numbered days were run, Thought upon His loving-kindness, Sent the Sole-Begotten One, Sent His best Beloved, saying, "They will reverence My Son." 8 Thus the Father in His pity, Healed the world by guilt oppressed, Gave commandment to the Lowly, Bade her tabernacle rest, He Who made her, Israel’s Lily, Slumbered on her spotless breast. 9 O, the mystery of mercy! To the vineyard comes the Heir, Leaves the Father’s many mansions, Faithless husbandmen to spare, Clothes Himself with human nature, Deigns our very flesh to wear. 10 Heir of all things, we adore Him, Whom the wicked madly slew; "This the heir, come let us kill him.: Thus of old that godless crew Cast Him out the Father sent them, Thus they paid their Lord His due. Part 2: 11 Fair the vineyard which the Ageless Purchased with His own Right Hand. Where the husbandmen of Jesus In the place appointed stand, Some to sow, and some to gather, Some to break the fallow land. 12 Hedged about by Law and Prophets, This Inheritance Divine; Deep therein is dug the wine press, Whence flows Precious Blood for wine; There the Tower of Ivory glitters, Of Incarnate Grace the shrine. 13 There the four-fold river waters With its crystal stream the ground; Purest gold and precious onyx In its hidden depths abound; There, or good for food or pleasant, Every herb and tree are found. 14 Thus the Lord our God hath planted Eastward in the realm He made Garden, unto which He sendeth, Born today of spotless Maid, Him whose light the ancients longed for, Him for whom the prophets prayed. 15 Where are springing thorns and briers, He will make the curse to cease; Are there captives fast in fetters? He will give the bound release, Unto men of good-will, saying, "On the earth be good-will, peace!" 16 Surely now the world will greet Him, Heir of all the worlds sublime; Times, they say, are bad, disjointed; He is come, the Lord of Time; Men, they say, have grown more evil; He can stay the march of crime. 17 Do the hours of toil wax longer? He will share our weariness; Are there hands uplift to curse us? His are lifted up to bless; Are there words of hate about us? His are words of peacefulness. 18 O how happy the hereafter, When the better Eden gained, We look back upon the vineyard Where the labor was sustained, One hand working, one hand grasping Weapon while a foe remained! 19 Peace! the will of God the Father, As in Heav’n, in earth is done; Peace! the dreary years are ended; Peace! the days of strife are run; One the song of men and angels, "We will reverence the Son." 20 Hid beneath His fleshly garment, Many a crown and diadem Brings the Heir this blessèd morning, Journeying from Bethlehem; If He own us, if He bless us, Who is he that dares condemn? Used With Tune: REGENT SQUARE Text Sources: A Vision of All Saints (London: John Hodges, 1871)

Lovely Youth, With Ardent Zeal

Author: Benjamin Beddome, 1717-1795 Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Appears in 1 hymnal Lyrics: 1 Lovely youth, with ardent zeal, Wisdom’s flowery path pursue; There shall you sweet pleasures feel, Ever springing, ever new: Sacred peace and joy combined, Hopes and comforts all refined. 2 Earth with all its boasted store, Cannot such delights impart, All its joys are mean and poor, Giving anguish to the heart: From its vanities retire, Seek the Lord with strong desire. 3 Give to Him your early bloom, Make His counsels your delight, Let His temple be your home, Love and serve Him day and night: Then shall you His blessings prove, Feel the transports of His love. Used With Tune: REGENT SQUARE Text Sources: Hymns Adapted to Public Worship (London: Burton & Briggs, 1818)

Now we come, our heavenly Father

Author: Clifford George Taylor, 1915-94 Appears in 2 hymnals Topics: Church Triumphant; Morning; People of God; Unity of the Church; Worship Gathering Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:4-7 Used With Tune: REGENT SQUARE

Jesus, Friend of Thronging Pilgrims

Author: W. Nantlais Williams, 1874-1959 Appears in 5 hymnals Topics: Life and Ministry Used With Tune: REGENT SQUARE

Christ, the Way We're Called to Follow

Author: Herman G. Stuempfle, Jr., 1923-2007 Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Appears in 1 hymnal Topics: Discipleship; Easter V A Used With Tune: REGENT SQUARE

Hallelujah! Song of triumph

Author: Carey Bonner Appears in 3 hymnals Used With Tune: REGENT'S SQUARE

God, Your Power, Still Creating

Author: Herman G. Stuempfle, Jr., 1923-2007 Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Appears in 1 hymnal Topics: The Celebration of the Gospel Story The Trinity; Incarnation of Jesus Christ; Jesus Christ Redemptive work; Praise; Trinity Used With Tune: REGENT SQUARE

He Who Suns and Worlds Upholdeth

Author: Thomas H. Gill Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Appears in 18 hymnals Lyrics: 1. He who suns and worlds upholdeth Lends us His upholding hand; He the ages who unfoldeth Doth our times and ways command. God is for us, God is for us; In His strength and stay we stand. 2. He who sage and seer instructed Will not keep from us His lore; Who those ancient saints conducted Hath not giv’n His guiding o’er. God is for us, God is for us; Helpful now as heretofore. 3. ’Gainst oppression forth He sends us; His the cause of truth and right; With His own great host He binds us, Lendeth us of His own might; God is for us, God is for us; Brings to happy end the fight. 4. Onward, upward doth He beckon; Onward, upward would we press; As His own our burdens reckon, As our own His strength possess. God is for us, God is for us; God, our Helper, still we bless. Used With Tune: REGENT SQUARE

Mba jereo ny Tompontsika avy ao an-danitra

Appears in 3 hymnals Used With Tune: REGENT SQUARE

Holiness

Appears in 3 hymnals First Line: Holy! holy! holy! God! Lord Eternal, Zebaoth! Used With Tune: [Holy! holy! holy! God! Lord Eternal, Zebaoth!]