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Behold the wretch whose lust and wine

Author: Isaac Watts Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 72 hymnals Lyrics: Behold the wretch whose lust and wine Had wasted his estate, He begs a share among the swine, To taste the husks they eat! "I die with hunger here," he cries, "I starve in foreign lands; My father's house has large supplies And bounteous are his hands. "I ... Topics: Persecution victory over, and deliverance from it; Deliverance from persecution; Victory and deliverance from persecution Scripture: Luke 15:13

Prayer of Great Thanksgiving for Ordinary Time, Part 8

Author: Nick Campbell Appears in 1 hymnal First Line: Pour out your spirit on us here Lyrics: on us here and on this bread and wine. ... us here and on this bread and wine. ... is won. 3 We feast together by his ... the body forms of Christ, for life ... all the world 'til victory is won. 3 We ... Topics: Communion Used With Tune: ST. ANNE

The Battle Song Of The Church

Author: Horatius Bonar Meter: 8.8.4.8.8.4 Appears in 4 hymnals First Line: Fear not the foe, thou flock of God Lyrics: 1 Fear not the foe, thou flock of God, Fear not the sword, the spear, the rod, Fear not the foe! He fights in vain who fights with thee; Soon shalt thou see his armies flee, Himself laid low. 2 Come, cheer thee to the toil and fight; ’Tis God, thy God, ... Used With Tune: TAYLOR Text Sources: Hymns of Faith and Hope 2nd series (London, James Nisbet, 1861)

This Is the Day When Light Was First Created

Author: Fred Kaan, b. 1929 Meter: 11.10.11.10 Appears in 6 hymnals Lyrics: This is the day when ... This is the day when light ... life! Now is the feast of love's revolt ... Symbol and gift of order and design. ... Topics: Ordinary Time 9, Year B; Easter Season; Pentecost; Creation; Gathering; Light; New Year; Petition; Praise; Rest; Service; Sunday; Unity; Victory over Sin and Death; World Scripture: Genesis 1 Used With Tune: NORTHBROOK

Shine forth, O new Jerusalem

Author: St. John of Damascus; John Brownlie Meter: 8.6.8.6.8.8 Appears in 1 hymnal Lyrics: ... mother pure of God’s own Son, Rejoice—His victory is won! O ... , our sacred Paschal feast, The Word, the might of God,— His wisdom ... is shed abroad; O may we feast on Thee for aye In Thy ... blest realm of endless ... Text Sources: Canon for Easter

Arise, My Soul, Arise!

Author: Johan Kahl, 1721-1746; Ernest E. Ryden, b. 1886 Appears in 5 hymnals Lyrics: Stretch forth to things eternal And ... Arise, my soul, arise! Stretch forth to ... a foretaste of the feast to come! Rejoice, ... hasten to the feet of your redeemer God. ... Oh, hear the song victorious, The ... Topics: Beginning of Service; Holy Communion; Life Everlasting; Praise, Adoration Used With Tune: NYT YLÖS, SIELUNI

Sleepers, Wake

Author: Philip Nicolai; Jay Macpherson Appears in 3 hymnals First Line: "Sleepers, wake!" the watch are calling Lyrics: Yourselves array this marriage day to ... senses cumber. Wise virgins, haste, or ... joyful tone. Gates of pearl swing wide ... strong, in truth victorious, her light is ... Topics: A New Heaven and A New Earth Completion of Creation and City of God; Angels; Christian Year Advent; City/City of God; Communion of Saints; Discipleship and Service; Eternal Life; Feast; Funerals and Memorial Services; Hallelujah; Heaven(s)/Paradise; Jesus Christ Bridegroom; Jesus Christ Incarnation; Jesus Christ Lamb of God; Jesus Christ Light; Jesus Christ Parables; Jesus Christ Second Coming; Jesus Christ Son of God/Man (David); Jesus Christ Truth and Way; Judgment; Light; Love; Mission and Outreach; Music and Singing; Pilgrimage and Conflict; Praise; Second Coming; Wisdom; Worship; Zeal; Zion; Advent 1 Year A; Lent 4 Year A; Proper 18 Year A; Proper 26 Year A; Proper 27 Year A; Advent 1 Year B; Proper 28 Year B; Advent 1 Year C; Christmas Day 2 Year C Used With Tune: WACHET AUF

Come, deck our feast today

Author: Schmolck; Catherine Winkworth Meter: 6.6.8.6.6.8.8.8.8 Appears in 7 hymnals Lyrics: Come, deck our feast today With flowers and wreaths of May, And bring ... word and deed is Thine; Strong hand of God, Thy seal The loved ... of Jesus feel; Pure ... joyful victory bestow! Let us, while here we dwell, This one ...

They Come

Author: Thoro Harris; R. E. Winsett Appears in 16 hymnals First Line: They come from the East and West Refrain First Line: O, Jesus is coming soon Lyrics: ... from the lands afar To feast with the King, to ... what if our Lord, this moment should come For those ... all; For the wedding feast prepare, Obeying the gracious ... bear the burden of care, His yoke is so sweet to ... flight; Now I have the victory, For Jesus has set ... Used With Tune: [They come from the East and West]

A Musical Prayer of Great Thanksgiving for the Lenten Season

Author: Nickolas Campbell Appears in 1 hymnal First Line: The Lord God now be with you Lyrics: good and righteous thing, always to thank ... to heaven. With praise and thanksgiving. ... final victory. We feast around this table, ... You brought us out of dust, we sing. ... God, in final victory. We feast around ... Topics: Lent/Holy Week; Communion Used With Tune: [The Lord God now be with you]