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Jesus, these eyes have never seen

Author: Ray Palmer, 1808-1887 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 240 hymnals Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:18 Lyrics: 1 Jesus, these eyes have never seen that radiant form of thine; the veil of sense hangs dark between thy blessèd face and mine. 2 I see thee not, I hear thee not, yet art thou oft with me; and earth hath ne'er so dear a spot as where I meet with thee. 3 Yet, though I have not seen, and still must rest in faith alone, I love thee, dearest Lord, and will, unseen, but not unknown. 4 When death these mortal eyes shall seal, and still this throbbing heart, the rending veil shall thee reveal all glorious as thou art. Topics: Proper 17 Year C; Funerals, Commemoration, Remembrance and All Souls Used With Tune: NUN DANKET ALL' (GRÄFENBERG)

Come, Holy Ghost, Our Souls Inspire

Author: John Cosin, 1594-1672 Appears in 238 hymnals Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:12-18, 4:1-2 Topics: Ordination; Pentecost; The Holy Spirit Used With Tune: VENI CREATOR SPIRITUS (1)

Immortal, invisible, God only wise

Author: Walter Chalmers Smith, 1824-1908 Meter: 11.11.11.11 Appears in 211 hymnals Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:12-18 Topics: The Adoration of God Used With Tune: ST. DENIO (JOANNA)

Spirit, Come, Dispel Our Sadness

Author: Paul Gerhardt (1607-1676); John C. Jacobi (1670-1750) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 195 hymnals Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:1-6 Lyrics: 1 Spirit, come, dispel our sadness; pierce the clouds of nature's night. Come, O source of joy and gladness, breathe your life, and spread your light. From the height which knows no measure, as a gracious shower descend, bringing down the richest treasure we can wish, or God can send. 2 Author of the new creation, come, anoint us with your power. Make our hearts your habitation; with your grace our spirits shower. Hear, O hear our supplication, blessed Spirit, God of peace! Rest upon this congregation with the fullness of your grace. Topics: Pentecost Used With Tune: O MEIN JESU, ICH MUSS STERBEN

Songs of Thankfulness and Praise

Author: Christopher Wordsworth, 1807-1885 Meter: 7.7.7.7 D Appears in 127 hymnals Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:18 Lyrics: 1 Songs of thankfulness and praise, Jesus, Lord, to thee we raise, Manifested by the star To the sages from afar; Branch of royal David's stem In thy birth at Bethlehem; Praises be to thee addressed, God in flesh made manifest. 2 Manifest at Jordan's stream, Prophet, Priest, and King supreme; And at Cana, wedding guest, In thy Godhead manifest; Manifest in pow'r divine, Changing water into wine; Praises be to thee addressed, God in flesh made manifest. 3 Grant us grace to see thee, Lord, Mirrored in thy holy Word; May we imitate thee now, And be pure, as pure art thou; That we like to thee may be At thy great Epiphany; And may praise thee, ever blessed, God in flesh made manifest. Topics: The Liturgical Year The Epiphany of the Lord Used With Tune: SALZBURG

I Would Be Like Jesus

Author: James Rowe Appears in 118 hymnals Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:18 First Line: Earthly pleasures vainly call me Refrain First Line: Be like Jesus, this is my song Lyrics: 1 Earthly pleasures vainly call me; I would be like Jesus; Nothing worldly shall enthrall me, I would be like Jesus. Chorus: Be like Jesus, this my song, In the home and in the throng; Be like Jesus, all day long! I would be like Jesus. 2 He has broken every fetter, I would be like Jesus; That my soul may serve Him better, I would be like Jesus. (Chorus) 3 All the way from earth to glory, I would be like Jesus; Telling o’er and o’er the story, I would be like Jesus. (Chorus) 4 That in heaven He may meet me, I would be like Jesus; That His words “Well done” may greet me, I would be like Jesus. (Chorus) Topics: Christ Example; Christ Example Used With Tune: [Earthly pleasures vainly call me]

To the name of our salvation

Author: John Mason Neale (1818-1866) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Appears in 118 hymnals Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:3 Lyrics: 1 To the name of our salvation laud and honour let us pay, which for many a generation hid in God's foreknowledge lay, but with holy exultation we may sing aloud today. 2 Jesus is the name we treasure, name beyond what words can tell, name of gladness, name of pleasure, ear and heart delighting well; name of power beyond all measure, saving us from sin and hell. 3 Jesus is the name exalted over every other name; in this name, whene'er assaulted we can put our foes to shame: strength to those who would have halted, eyes to blind, and feet to lame. 4 Therefore we in love adoring this most blessèd name revere, Holy Jesus, thee imploring so to write it in us here, that hereafter, heavenward soaring, we may sing with angels there. Topics: Life in Christ Christ Risen - Reign and Priesthood; Adoration Of Jesus; Conflict; Jesus Name Used With Tune: TANTUM ERGO SACRAMENTUM Text Sources: 15th century; translated Hymns Ancient and Modern, 1861