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Wash, O God, Our Sons and Daughters

Author: Ruth Duck (1947-) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 19 hymnals Scripture: John 3:1-17 Topics: Christian Initiation; Water; Baptism (general) Used With Tune: BEACH SPRING

Light and peace, in Jesus Christ our Lord

Appears in 18 hymnals Scripture: John 3 Lyrics: Presider: Light and peace, in Jesus Christ our Lord. All: Thanks be to God. Topics: Liturgy of the Hours Evening Prayer Used With Tune: [Light and peace in Jesus Christ our Lord]

Christians, to the Paschal Victim

Author: Wigbert (Wipo of Burgundy) (?-1050?) Meter: Irregular Appears in 17 hymnals Scripture: John 3:14-21 Lyrics: Christians, to the Paschal victim offer your thankful praises! A lamb the sheep redeeming: Christ, who only is sinless, reconciles a lost world to the Father. Death and life have contended in that combat stupendous: the Prince of life, who died, reigns immortal. Tell, Mary, we will hearken what you saw in the garden: "The tomb of Christ, who is living; the glory of Jesus' resurrection; bright angels attesting, the shroud and napkin resting. For Christ my hope is arisen; to Galilee he will go before you." Christ indeed from death is risen, our new life obtaining; have mercy, victor King, ever reigning! Amen. Alleluia! Topics: Easter (season); Easter Vigil Used With Tune: VICTIMAE PASCHALI LAUDES Text Sources: Translation The Antiphoner and Grail, 1880, alt.

O Glad and Glorious Gospel

Author: M. Fraser Appears in 17 hymnals Scripture: John 3:16 First Line: 'Tis a true and faithful saying Refrain First Line: O glad and glorious Gospel! Topics: Gospel Used With Tune: ['Tis a true and faithful saying]

The Gospel of Thy Grace

Author: Rev. A. T. Pierson Appears in 17 hymnals Scripture: John 3:16 Topics: Salvation Used With Tune: [The gospel of Thy grace]

Sovereign grace! o'er sin abounding

Author: John Kent Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Appears in 16 hymnals Scripture: John 3:16 Topics: The Christian Life Love and Gratitude Used With Tune: ZAANAIM

Let All Together Praise Our God

Author: Arthur Tozer Russell; Nicolaus Herman Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 15 hymnals Scripture: John 3:16 Lyrics: 1 Let all together praise our God Upon his lofty throne, For he uncloses heaven today And gives to us his Son, And gives to us his Son. 2 He lays aside his majesty And seems as nothing worth, And takes on him a servant's form, Who made the heaven and earth, Who made the heaven and earth. 3 Behold the wonderful exchange Our Lord with us does make! Lo, he assumes our flesh and blood, And we of heaven partake, And we of heaven partake. 4 The glorious gates of paradise The angel guards no more; This day again those gates unfold. With praise our God adore, With praise our God adore! Amen. Topics: Christian Year Christmas Used With Tune: LOBT GOTT, IHR CHRISTEN

Tree of Life

Author: Marty Haugen, b. 1950 Meter: 8.7.8.7.7 Appears in 14 hymnals Scripture: John 3 First Line: Tree of life and awesome myst'ry Topics: Faith Journey; Holy Week Triduum; Holy Week Good Friday; Holy Week Veneration of the Cross; Lent; New Life/New Creation; Sacraments/Rites Christian Initiation of Adults Used With Tune: THOMAS

Star-Child

Author: Shirley Erena Murray, b. 1931 Meter: 4.5.4.5 with refrain Appears in 14 hymnals Scripture: John 3:16 First Line: Star-Child, earth-Child Refrain First Line: This year, this year Lyrics: 1 Star-Child, earth-Child, go-between of God, love Child, Christ Child, heaven's lightning rod: Refrain: This year, this year let the day arrive when Christmas comes for ev'ryone, ev'ryone alive. 2 Street child, beat child, no place left to go, hurt child, used child no one wants to know: [Refrain] 3 Grown child, old child, mem'ry full of years, sad child, lost child, story told in tears: [Refrain] 4 Spared child, spoiled child, having, wanting more, wise child, faith child knowing joy in store: [Refrain] 5 Hope-for-peace Child, God's stupendous sign, down-to-earth Child, Star of stars that shine: [Refrain] Topics: Childhood; Christmas; Hope; Social Concern; Wisdom Used With Tune: NOAH'S SONG

Praise the Lord, Each Tribe and Nation

Author: Johann Franck, 1618-1677; Ernst W. Olson, 1870-1958 Meter: 8.7.8.7.7.7 Appears in 13 hymnals Scripture: John 3:16 Topics: Children's Hymns; Gathering; God the Creator; Worship Used With Tune: KALMAR