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'Tis midnight; and on Olive's brow

Author: William B. Tappan Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 668 hymnals Topics: Christ, The Lord Jesus; Christ The Light; Christ Man of Sorrows; Christ Suffering of Lyrics: 1 'Tis midnight; and on Olive's brow The star is dimmed that lately shone: 'Tis midnight; in the garden now The suff'ring Saviour prays alone. 2 'Tis midnight; and, from all removed, Emmanuel wrestles lone with fears: E'en the disciple that he loved Heeds not his Master's grief and tears. 3 'Tis midnight; and, for others' guilt, The Man of Sorrows weeps in blood: Yet he that hath in anguish knelt Is not forsaken by his God. 4 'Tis midnight; from the heav'nly plains Is borne the song that angels know: Unheard by mortals are the strains That sweetly soothe the Saviour's woe. Amen. Scripture: Luke 22:39 Used With Tune: OLIVE'S BROW

“Welcome, happy morning!”

Author: John Ellerton; Venantious H. C. Fortunatus, c. 530-609 Meter: 6.5.6.5 D with refrain Appears in 282 hymnals Topics: Christ, The Lord Jesus; Christ Creator; Christ Deity of; Christ Humanity of; Christ Resurrection; Hell; Resurrection of Believers; Satan First Line: "Welcome, happy morning!" Lyrics: 1 "Welcome, happy morning!" Age to age shall say: Hell today is vanquished; Heav'n is won today. Lo! the Dead is living, God for evermore! Him, their true Creator, All his works adore. Refrain: "Welcome, happy morning!" Age to age shall say: Hell today is vanquished, Heav'n is won today. 2 Maker and Redeemer, Life and health of all, Thou, from heav'n beholding Human nature's fall, Of the Father's Godhead True and only Son, Manhood to deliver, Manhood didst put on. [Refrain] 3 Thou, of life the author, Death didst undergo, Tread the path of darkness, Saving strength to show; Come then, True and Faithful, Now fulfil thy word, 'Tis thine own third morning; Rise, O buried Lord. [Refrain] 4 Loose the souls long-prisoned, Bound with Satan's chain; Thine that now are fallen Raise to life again; Show thy face in brightness, Bid the nations see; Bring again our daylight; Day returns with thee. [Refrain] Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:20 Used With Tune: ST. ALBAN

I need thee, precious Jesus

Author: Rev. Frederick Whitfield, 1829-1904 Appears in 307 hymnals Topics: Choosing Christ; Christians Dependence on Christ; Conviction of Sin; Dependence on Grace; Longing for Christ; Need of Christ; Pardon Sought; Repentance and Confession of Sin; Sin Used With Tune: AURELIA

Art thou weary, art thou languid

Author: Rev. John Mason Nealse, 1818-1866; Stephen the Sabaite, 725-794 Appears in 653 hymnals Topics: Christ Invitation of; Following Christ; Gratitude and love to Christ Used With Tune: STEPHANOS

Father, how wide thy glory shines!

Author: Isaac Watts Appears in 311 hymnals Topics: Christ Emmanuel; Christ Lamb of God; Christ Praise to; Christ Prophet; Christ Redeemer; Immanuel; Praise To Christ Lyrics: 1 Father, how wide Thy glory shines! How high Thy wonders rise! Known through the earth by thousand signs, By thousands through the skies. 2 Those mighty orbs proclaim Thy power, Their motions speak Thy skill, And on the wings of every hour We read Thy patience still. 3 When sinners break the Father's low, The dying Son atones; Oh! the dear mysteries of His cross! The triumph of His groans! 4 Now the full glories of the Lamb Adorn the heavenly plains; Sweet cherubs learn Immanuel's name, And try their choicest strains. 5 Oh, may I bear some humble part In that immortal song! Wonder and joy shall tune my heart, And love command my tongue. Amen. Used With Tune: ABRIDGE

My dear Redeemer, and my Lord!

Author: Isaac Watts Appears in 576 hymnals Topics: Christ Example of; Christ Praise to; Christ Temptation of; Conformity to Christ; Likeness to God and Christ; Praise To Christ Lyrics: 1 My dear Redeemer, and my Lord! I read my duty in Thy word; But in Thy life the law appears Drawn out in living characters. 2 Such was Thy truth, and such Thy zeal, Such deference to Thy Father's will, Thy love and meekness so divine, I would transcribe and make them mine. 3 Cold mountains and the midnight air Witnessed the fervor of Thy prayer; The desert Thy temptations knew, Thy conflict and Thy victory too. 4 Be Thou my pattern; make me bear More of Thy gracious image here; Then God, the Judge, shall own my name Among the followers of the Lamb. Amen. Used With Tune: FEDERAL STREET

Join all the glorious names

Author: Isaac Watts Appears in 339 hymnals Topics: Christ Majesty of; Christ Praise to; Christ Prophet; Christ Redeemer; Christ Teacher; Praise To Christ Lyrics: 1 Join all the glorious names Of wisdom, love, and power, That ever mortals knew, That angels ever bore: All are too mean To speak His worth; Too mean to set My Saviour forth. 2 But, oh, what gentle terms, What condescending ways, Doth our Redeemer use To teach His heavenly grace! Mine eyes with joy And wonder see What forms of love He bears for me. 3 Great Prophet of my God! My tongue would bless Thy name; By Thee the joyful news Of our salvation came: The joyful news Of sin forgiven, Of hell subdued, And peace with heaven. Amen. Used With Tune: CROFT

The solid Rock

Author: Rev. Edward Mote Appears in 1,111 hymnals Topics: Christ King of saints; Christ Righteousness of; Christ Rock of Ages; Hope In Christ; Sinners Rejoicing in Hope First Line: My hope is built on nothing less Scripture: Matthew 7:24-25 Used With Tune: STELLA

Good Christian men, rejoice and sing!

Author: C. A. Alington Appears in 73 hymnals Topics: Christ The Living; Christ Resurrection of; Eternal Life; Music; The Nations; Christ the Son Resurrection Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:20 Used With Tune: VULPIUS (GELOBT SEI GOTT)

The Strive Is O'er, the Battle Done

Author: Francis Pott Meter: 8.8.8 with alleluias Appears in 508 hymnals Topics: Christ Exaltation of; Christ As Head of the Church; Christ As King; Christ Resurrection of; Hell First Line: The strife is o'er, the battle done Lyrics: Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! 1 The strife is o’er, the battle done; the victory of life is won; the song of triumph has begun. Alleluia! 2 The pow'rs of death have done their worst, but Christ their legions has dispersed: let shouts of holy joy outburst. Alleluia! 3 The three sad days have quickly sped; he rises glorious from the dead: all glory to our risen Head! Alleluia! 4 He closed the yawning gates of hell; the bars from heav'n's high portals fell: let hymns of praise his triumphs tell. Alleluia! 5 Lord, by the strips which wounded thee, from death’s dread sting thy servants free, that we may live and sing to thee. Alleluia! Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10 Used With Tune: VICTORY Text Sources: Latin hymn