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Sing forth His high eternal name

Author: S. Longfellow Appears in 17 hymnals Topics: The Eternal God Used With Tune: ST. MARGUERITE

Praise ye the Lord! immortal quire

Author: G. Rawson Appears in 6 hymnals Topics: The Eternal God Used With Tune: SOLOMON

The Sweet By and By

Author: Sanford F. Bennett, 1836-1889 Meter: 9.9.9.9 with refrain Appears in 711 hymnals Topics: All Souls November 2nd; Funeral Sacraments; Blessing; Comfort; Eternal Life; Faith; God the Father, Creator; Grace; Heaven; Inner Peace; Music; Praise; Sickness; Song; Worship and Adoration First Line: There's a land that is fairer than day Refrain First Line: In the sweet by and by Lyrics: 1 There's a land that is fairer than day, And by faith we can see it afar, For the Father waits over the way To prepare us a dwelling place there. Refrain: In the sweet by and by, We shall meet on that beautiful shore; In the sweet by and by, We shall meet on that beautiful shore. 2 We shall sing on that beautiful shore The melodious songs of the blest; And our spirits shall sorrow no more -- Not a sigh for the blessing of rest. [Refrain] 3 To our bountiful Father above We will offer our tribute of praise For the glorious gift of his love And the blessings that hallow our days. [Refrain] Scripture: John 14:2 Used With Tune: SWEET BY AND BY

O God, the Rock of Ages

Author: Bishop Edward H. Bickersteth Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 203 hymnals Topics: God the Father His Eternity and Power; God Eternity and Power, His Lyrics: 1 O God, the Rock of Ages, Who evermore hast been, What time the tempest rages, Our dwelling place serene: Before Thy first creations, O Lord, the same as now, To endless generations The Everlasting Thou! 2 Our years are like the shadows On sunny hills that lie, Or grasses in the meadows That blossom but to die; A sleep, a dream, a story By strangers quickly told, An unremaining glory Of things that soon are old. 3 O Thou, who dost not slumber, Whose light grows never pale, Teach us aright to number Our years before they fail; On us Thy mercy lighten, On us Thy goodness rest, And let Thy Spirit brighten The hearts Thyself hast blessed. Amen. Used With Tune: MIRIAM

Unto the Hills Around

Author: John Campbell Meter: 10.4.10.4.10.10 Appears in 115 hymnals Topics: God God the Almighty and Eternal First Line: Unto the hills around do I lift up Lyrics: 1 Unto the hills around do I lift up My longing eyes; O whence for me shall my salvation come, From whence arise? From God the Lord doth come my certain aid, From God the Lord who heaven and earth hath made. 2 He will not suffer that thy foot be moved; Safe shalt thou be. No careless slumber shall His eyelids close, Who keepeth thee. Behold, He sleepeth not, He slumbereth ne'er, Who keepeth Israel in His holy care. 3 Jehovah is Himself thy keeper true, Thy changeless shade; Jehovah thy defense on thy right hand Himself hath made. And thee no sun by day shall ever smite; No moon shall harm thee in the silent night. 4 From every evil shall He keep thy soul, From every sin; Jehovah shall preserve thy going out, Thy coming in. Above thee watching, He whom we adore Shall keep thee henceforth, yea, forevermore. Amen. Scripture: Psalm 122 Used With Tune: SANDON

The Lord is in His Holy Place

Author: W. C. Gannett Appears in 20 hymnals Topics: The Eternal God Used With Tune: SHEKINAH

Mighty God, While Angels Bless Thee

Author: Robert Robinson Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 290 hymnals Topics: God God the Almighty and Eternal Lyrics: 1 Mighty God, while angels bless Thee, May a mortal sing Thy name? Lord of men, as well as angels, Thou art every creature’s theme. Lord of every land and nation, Ancient of eternal days, Sounded through the wide creation Be Thy just and lawful praise. 2 For the grandeur of Thy nature, Grand beyond a seraph’s thought, For the wonders of creation, Works with skill and kindness wrought; For Thy providence that governs Thro' Thine empire's wide domain, Wings an angel, guides a sparrow, Blessed be Thy gentle reign. 3 From the highest throne in glory To the cross of deepest woe, Thou didst stoop to ransom captives; Flow my praise, forever flow. Reascend, immortal Savior, Leave Thy footstool, take Thy throne; Thence return, and reign forever, Be the kingdom all Thine own. Amen. Scripture: 2 Chronicles 29:11 Used With Tune: AUTUMN

My Shepherd Will Supply My Need

Author: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748 Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 240 hymnals Topics: Funeral; Pastoral Care of the Sick; Penance; Comfort; Courage; Death; Eternal Life; Faith; Food; Grace; Guidance; Healing; Heaven; Homecoming; Love of God for Us; Mercy; Praise; Providence; Rest; Shepherd; Trust; Welcome; Canons Lyrics: 1 My shepherd will supply my need: The God of love supreme; In pastures green you make me feed, Beside the living stream. You bring my wand'ring spirit back When I forsake your ways; And lead me, for your mercy’s sake, In paths of truth and grace. 2 When I walk through the shades of death, Your presence is my stay; One word of your supporting breath Drives all my fears away. Your hand, in sight of all my foes, Does still my table spread; My cup with blessings overflows, Your oil anoints my head. 3 The sure provisions of my God Attend me all my days; O may your house be my abode, And all my work be praise! There would I find a settled rest, While others go and come. No more a stranger, nor a guest; But like a child at home. Scripture: Psalm 23 Used With Tune: RESIGNATION

Love Divine, All Loves Excelling

Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788 Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 1,909 hymnals Topics: Eternal Life/Heaven; Love of God for Us; Praise; Salvation; Second Coming; Eternal Life/Heaven; Love of God for Us; Praise; Salvation; Second Coming; Eternal Life/Heaven; Love of God for Us; Praise; Salvation; Second Coming; Service Music for Mass: Introductory Rites Entrance Song; Sunday Celebrations in the Absence of a Priest Entrance Song Lyrics: 1 Love divine, all loves excelling, Joy of heav'n, to earth come down! Fix in us your humble dwelling; All your faithful mercies crown. Jesus, source of all compassion, Love unbounded, love all pure; Visit us with your salvation, Let your love in us endure. 2 Come, almighty to deliver; Let us all your life receive; Suddenly return and never, Nevermore your temples leave. Lord, we would be always blessing, Serve you as your hosts above, Pray, and praise you without ceasing, Glory in your precious love. 3 Finish then your new creation, Pure and spotless, gracious Lord; Let us see your great salvation Perfectly in you restored. Changed from glory into glory, Till in heav'n we take our place, Till we sing before the almighty, Lost in wonder, love and praise. Scripture: Psalm 106:4 Used With Tune: HYFRYDOL

Lead, Kindly Light

Author: John Henry Newman, 1801-1890 Meter: 10.4.10.4.10.10 Appears in 1,272 hymnals Topics: The Christian Life Death and Life Eternal; Evening; God Guidance; Illumination First Line: Lead, kindly Light, amid th'encirclng gloom Lyrics: 1 Lead, kindly Light, amid th'encircling gloom, Lead Thou me on! The night is dark, and I am far from home; Lead Thou me on! Keep Thou my feet; I do not ask to see The distant scene: one step enough for me. 2 I was not ever thus, nor prayed that Thou Shouldst lead me on; I loved to choose and see my path; but now Lead Thou me on! I loved the garish day, and spite of fears, Pride ruled my will: remember not past years. 3 So long Thy power hath blessed me, sure it still Will lead me on O'er moor and fen, o'er crag and torrent, till The night is gone; And with the morn those angel faces smile, Which I have loved long since and lost awhile! Amen. Scripture: Psalm 16:11 Used With Tune: SANDON