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Now the day is over

Author: S. Baring-Gould Meter: 6.5.6.5 Appears in 975 hymnals Scripture: Luke 24:29 Topics: Hymns for the Young Evening Used With Tune: BEMERTON

I Think When I Read That Sweet Story (The Sweet Story of Old)

Author: Jemima Luke, 1813-1906 Meter: Irregular Appears in 863 hymnals Scripture: Luke 24:27 First Line: I think when I read that sweet story of old Refrain First Line: I should like to have been with them then Lyrics: 1 I think when I read that sweet story of old, When Jesus was here among men, How He called little children as lambs to His fold, I should like to have been with them then. Refrain: I should like to have been with them then, I should like to have been with them then; How He called little children as lambs to His fold, I should like to have been with them then. 2 I wish that His hands had been placed on my head, That His arm had been thrown around me; And that I might have seen His kind look when He said, "Let the little ones come unto Me." Refrain: "Let the little ones come unto Me, Let the little ones come unto Me;" And that I might have seen His kind look when He said, "Let the little ones come unto Me." 3 Yet still to His footstool in prayer I may go, And ask for a share in His love; And if I now earnestly seek Him below, I shall see Him and hear Him above. Refrain: I shall see Him and hear Him above, I shall see Him and hear Him above; And if I now earnestly seek Him below, I shall see Him and hear Him above. 4 In that beautiful place He has gone to prepare, For all who are washed and forgiven; And many dear children are gathering there, For "Of such is the kingdom of heaven." Refrain: For "Of such is the kingdom of heaven," For "Of such is the kingdom of heaven;" And many dear children are gathering there, For "Of such is the kingdom of heaven." Topics: The Living Church Baptism; Baptism; Walking with God Used With Tune: THE SWEET STORY OF OLD

Saviour, again to your dear name

Author: John Ellerton, 1826-1893 Meter: 10.10.10.10 Appears in 862 hymnals Scripture: Luke 24:13-55 First Line: Saviour, again to your dear name we raise Lyrics: 1 Saviour, again to your dear name we raise with one accord our parting hymn of praise: we join to bless you, ere our worship cease, then, in this silence, wait your word of peace. 2 Grant us your peace upon our homeward way; with you began, with you shall end the day. guard all the lips from sin, the hearts from shame that in this house have called upon your name. 3 Grant us your peace, as day turns into night; stay with us till the coming of the light; keep safe all those who call upon our name, for dark and light to you are both the same. 4 Grant us your peace throughout our earthly life, our balm in sorrow, and our stay in strife; then, when your voice shall bid our conflict cease, call us, O God, to your eternal peace. Topics: Evening; God Guardian / Help; Peace; Worship Used With Tune: ELLERS

Crown him with many crowns

Author: Matthew Bridges, 1800-1894; Godfrey Thring, 1823-1903 Appears in 814 hymnals Scripture: Luke 24:36 Topics: Jesus Christ the Saviour: Lord of All Used With Tune: DIADEMATA

Father of mercies, in thy Word

Author: Steele Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 761 hymnals Scripture: Luke 24:32 Lyrics: 1 Father of mercies, in thy Word What endless glory shines! Forever be thy name adored For these celestial lines. 2 Here the Redeemer's welcome voice Spreads heavenly peace around; And life, and everlasting joys, Attend the blissful sound. 3 Oh, may these heavenly pages be Our ever dear delight; And still new beauties may we see, And still increasing light. 4 Divine Instructor, gracious Lord! Be thou forever near; Teach us to love thy sacred word, And view the Saviour there. Topics: The Bible; The Saving Word

O Sacred Head, Now Wounded

Author: James Waddell Alexander Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 735 hymnals Scripture: Luke 24:26 Lyrics: 1 O sacred head, now wounded, with grief and shame weighed down; now scornfully surrounded with thorns, thine only crown; O sacred head, what glory, what bliss till now was thine! Yet, though despised and gory, I joy to call thee mine. 2 What thou, my Lord, hast suffered was all for sinners’ gain: mine, mine was the transgression, but thine the deadly pain. Lo, here I fall, my Savior! ’Tis I deserve thy place; look on me with thy favor, and grant to me thy grace. 3 What language shall I borrow to thank thee, dearest friend, for this thy dying sorrow, thy pity without end? O make me thine forever; and should I fainting be, Lord, let me never, never outlive my love to thee. Topics: Atonement; Christian Year Palm Sunday; Christian Year Maundy Thursday; Christian Year Good Friday; Grâce; Jesus Christ Passion and Death; Living in Christ; Love for God; Repentance; Sin Used With Tune: PASSION CHORALE Text Sources: Latin, 12th or 13th cent.

All Scripture Precious

Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 645 hymnals Scripture: Luke 24:45 First Line: How precious is the book divine Lyrics: 1 How precious is the book divine, By inspiration giv'n! Bright as a lamp, its doctrines shine To guide our souls to heav'n. 2 It sweetly cheers our drooping hearts In this dark vale of tears; Life, light, and joy, it still imparts, And quells our rising fears. 3 This lamp, thro' all the tedious night Of life, shall guide our way, Till we behold the clearer light Of an eternal day. Topics: The Scriptures, Legal, Prophetic, and Evangelical, collectively testify of the Savior Text Sources: Rippon's Coll.

Hail our once-rejected Jesus

Author: John Bakewell, 1721-1819 Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 628 hymnals Scripture: Luke 24:47 First Line: Hail, our once rejected Jesus! Topics: Forgiveness / Pardon; Glory; God in Christ; Jesus Christ Redeemer and Savior; Jesus Christ Lamb of God; Jesus Christ Kingship / Reign; Jesus Christ Intercessor / High Priest; Palm / Passion Sunday; Processionals Used With Tune: BLAENWERN

Evening Praise

Author: Mary A. Lathbury Appears in 578 hymnals Scripture: Luke 24:29 First Line: Day is dying in the west Refrain First Line: Holy, holy, holy, Lord God of hosts Used With Tune: [Day is dying in the west]