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The Burden of Dumah

Author: John R. Macduff Meter: 11.11.11.11 Appears in 1 hymnal First Line: The burden of Dumah! A voice out of Seir Lyrics: 1 The burden of Dumah! A voice out of Seir Cries, Tell me, O watchman! if morning be near. It cometh—it cometh! Bright gleams in the sky Proclaiming the promised redemption is nigh! 2 Soon, soon shall creation’s long midnight be done, The rest of eternity’s Sabbath begun; When, casting her weekday soiled garments away, She stands fresh appareled in vestures of day. 3 Oh! hasten, Lord! hasten this halcyon time, When earth shall exult in the bliss of her prime, The sons of the morning resuming their strain O’er Eden, restored to her glories again. 4 The morning it cometh! but also the night! Lo! visions of vengeance loom dark on the sight! The meteor of hope, with its bright beaming ray, To scorners of grace is fast dimming away. 5 Ere earth shall be girt with its red fiery flood, Or moon shall dissolve in her ocean of blood, Ere stars in their courses shall tremble and fall, The wicked in vain to the mountains shall call. 6 Great God! in Thy mercy look down from above, And touch every heart with Thy scepter of love, Lest, tears unavailing, we come to deplore That offers of grace can be tendered no more! Used With Tune: PAULINA Text Sources: Altar Stones, (London: James Nisbet, 1853)

One there is Who loves thee, waiting still for thee

Author: H.C. Ayres, c. 1849- Meter: 11.11.11.11 Appears in 18 hymnals Topics: The Church The Gospel Call; God: His Attributes, Works and Word The Lord Jesus Christ - His Sympathy and Intercession Used With Tune: PENITENCE

Sound over All Waters

Author: John G. Whittier Meter: 11.11.11.11 Appears in 21 hymnals First Line: Sound over all waters, reach out from all lands Lyrics: 1. Sound over all waters, reach out from all lands, The chorus of voices, the clasping of hands; Sing hymns that were sung by the stars of the morn, Sing songs of the angels when Jesus was born. 2. Blow, bugles of battle, the marches of peace; East, west, north, and south, let the strong quarrel cease; Sing songs of great joy that the angels began, Of glory to God and of good will to man. Used With Tune: ST. DENIO

Sing We Merry Christmas

Author: C. T. Bowen Meter: 11.11.11.11 Appears in 15 hymnals Lyrics: 1. Sing we merry Christmas, Christmas blithe and free! Time of holy gladness, Mirth and minstrelsy. Hark! the merry church bells Ringing joyously, Hailing with sweet music Christ’s nativity. 2. Haste we to the temple, Wreathe our garlands green; Deck each arch and column For the festive scene. Glory in the highest! Hark the angels sing; Glory in the highest To our infant King! 3. Pastor, choir, and people Join in concert all; Sing your loudest praises At our festival. Joy for us poor exiles Comes this happy morn; Jesus our Emmanuel, Christ, the Lord, is born! Used With Tune: MERRY CHRISTMAS Text Sources: Carols for Use in Church, by Richard R. Chope (London: William Clowes & Sons, Limited, 1894)

Converted To Jesus

Author: John B. Peaslee Meter: 11.11.11.11 Appears in 2 hymnals First Line: Converted to Jesus! Oh, blessed day Lyrics: 1 Converted to Jesus! Oh, blessèd the day, When the darkness of doubt was all banished away, And joy in a new life of faith has begun In works of devotion to God and His Son. Refrain: Converted to Jesus, Oh, blessèd the day, When the darkness of doubt Was all banished away. 2 Converted to Jesus! Oh, precious the thought, Obeying the truth that our Savior has taught, Of following Him who alone can us save In land of immortals beyond the dark grave. [Refrain] 3 Converted to Jesus! Oh, wondrous love That centers our hopes on the kingdom above, And opens the way to the heavenly home, Where ransomed from sin all believers shall come. {Refrain] 4 Converted to Jesus! Oh, marvelous the deed, Redemption through Christ of poor mortals in need— Salvation is free and is offered to all, Who, trusting His promise, on Jesus shall call. [Refrain] Used With Tune: ESCOFFIER

We Thank You for Music

Author: Mary Nelson Keithahn Meter: 11.11.11.11 Appears in 1 hymnal First Line: We thank you for music inviting us here Lyrics: We thank you for music inviting us here,assuring us, God, that your presence is nearas we come together in this holy place,in search of your blessing, your peace, and your grace.We thank you for instruments, played with great care,and choirs that lead us in songs and in prayer;for all who make music, and practice their artwith patience and joy, as a gift from the heart. We thank you for voices that burst into song,uplifting our spirits when life has gone wrong,reminding us, God, on the darkest of days,we still have good reason to offer our praise.We thank you for hymns that allow us to bringthe needs of our heart to you, God, as we sing;these words set to music composed with great skillencourage us, challenge us, strengthen our will.When worship has ended, and everyone's gone,the room may be silent, the song lingers onin words we remember, in tunes we still hum,in faith that affirms, God, the life yet to come. Topics: Music Role of music in worship Scripture: Philippians 1:2 Used With Tune: GREENSBORO Text Sources: The Song Lingers On

How Blest Are the People

Author: Barbara Woollett Meter: 11.11.11.11 Appears in 1 hymnal First Line: How blest are the people possessing true peace Lyrics: 1 How blest are the people possessing truce peace, in humble repentance sad hearts find release; Christ's death has accomplished forgiveness within, his goodness a garment to cover their sin. 2 How blest are the people receiving God's grace, they know that the Lord is a safe hiding place; his strength their protection when troubles are long, his power in deliverance the theme of their song. 3 How blest are the people desiring to learn, who pray God will guide them his ways to discern; he uses their trials his kindness to prove, surrounding them daily with mercy and love. 4 How blest are the people believing God's word, who live by the Spirit of their risen Lord; his indwelling presence their heaven begun, and joyful their praises to God, Three-in-One! Topics: Church Ministry and Ministers; Church Nature; Descants; Christian Education; Joy Scripture: Psalm 32 Used With Tune: LOVE TO CHRIST

Why sleep we?

Author: Rev. J. Hopkins Meter: 11.11.11.11 Appears in 66 hymnals First Line: Why sleep we, my brethren? Come, let us arise Used With Tune: HOPKINS

Savior, Blessed Savior

Author: Marjorie Bennett Meter: 11.11.11.11 Appears in 2 hymnals First Line: Savior, blessed Savior, we would workers be Lyrics: 1 Savior, blessed Savior, we would workers be, Walking in Thy presence ever close to Thee; In our heav’nward journey, thro’ this world below, Gently guide and teach us, all the truth to know. 2 Savior, blessèd Savior, may we ever be Loving, kind and gentle, more and more like Thee; Make us ever helpful to the sad and lone, Bringing them the sunshine, pointing to Thy throne. Used With Tune: APOSTLE ISLANDS Text Sources: The Seed Sower by A. F. Myers (Toledo: Willard W. Whitney, 1897)