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Jesus Shall Reign

Author: Isaac Watts Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 1,828 hymnals Topics: The Life of Christ Lordship and Reign First Line: Jesus shall reign where'er the sun Lyrics: 1 Jesus shall reign where'er the sun Does its successive journeys run; His kingdom stretch from shore to shore Till moons shall wax and wane no more. 2 To Him shall endless prayer be made, And endless praises crown His head. His name like sweet perfume shall rise With every morning sacrifice. 3 People and realms of every tongue Dwell on His love with sweetest song, And infant voices shall proclaim Their early blessings on His name. 4 Let every creature rise and bring His grateful honors to our King; Angels descend with songs again, And earth repeat the loud "Amen!" Scripture: Psalm 72 Used With Tune: DUKE STREET

O the Deep, Deep Love of Jesus

Author: Samuel Trevor Francis Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 64 hymnals Topics: The Life of Christ The Redeemer: His Grace, Love and Mercy Lyrics: 1 O the deep, deep love of Jesus, Vast, unmeasured, boundless, free, Rolling as a mighty ocean In its fullness over me. Underneath me, all around me, Is the current of Thy love; Leading onward, leading homeward, To my glorious rest above. 2 O the deep, deep love of Jesus - Spread His praise from shore to shore! How He loveth, ever loveth, Changeth never, nevermore; How He watches o'er His loved ones, Died to call them all His own; How for them He intercedeth, Watcheth o'er them from the throne. 3 O the deep, deep love of Jesus, Love of every love the best; 'Tis an ocean vast of blessing, 'Tis a haven sweet of rest. O the deep, deep love of Jesus, 'Tis a heav'n of heav'ns to me; And it lifts me up to glory, For it lifts me up to Thee. Used With Tune: EBENEZER

Of the Father's Love Begotten

Author: Aurelius C. Prudentius, 4th century; John M. Neale; Henry W. Baker Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7.7 Appears in 224 hymnals Topics: The life of Christ Advent Lyrics: 1 Of the Father's love begotten, Ere the worlds began to be, He is Alpha and Omega, He the Source, the Ending He Of the things that are, that have been, And that future years shall see, Evermore and evermore. 2 O ye heights of heav'n, adore Him; Angel hosts, His praises sing; Pow'rs, dominions, bow before Him And extol our God and King; Let no tongue on earth be silent; Every voice in concert ring, Evermore and evermore. 3 Christ, to Thee with God the Father, And, O Holy Ghost, to Thee, Hymn and chant and high thanksgiving, And unwearied praises be: Honor, glory, and dominion And eternal victory, Evermore and evermore. Amen Used With Tune: DIVINUM MYSTERIUM

Redeemed

Author: Fanny J. Crosby Meter: 9.8.9.8 with refrain Appears in 227 hymnals Topics: The Life of Christ The Redeemer: His Grace, Love and Mercy First Line: Redeemed, how I love to proclaim it! Refrain First Line: Redeemed, redeemed Lyrics: 1 Redeemed, how I love to proclaim it! Redeemed by the blood of the Lamb; Redeemed thro' His infinite mercy, His child, and forever, I am. Refrain: Redeemed, redeemed, Redeemed by the blood of the Lamb; Redeemed, redeemed, His child, and forever, I am. 2 Redeemed and so happy in Jesus, No language my rapture can tell; I know that the light of His presence With me doth continually dwell. [Refrain] 3 I think of my blessed Redeemer, I think of Him all the day long; I sing, for I cannot be silent; His love is the theme of my song. [Refrain] 4 I know I shall see in His beauty The King in whose law I delight; Who lovingly guardeth my footsteps, And giveth me songs in the night. [Refrain] Used With Tune: REDEEMED

Victory in Jesus

Author: Eugene M. Bartlett Meter: Irregular Appears in 118 hymnals Topics: The Life of Christ The Redeemer: His Grace, Love and Mercy First Line: I heard an old, old story, how a Savior came from glory Refrain First Line: O victory in Jesus, my Savior forever! Used With Tune: HARTFORD

There's a Wideness in God's Mercy

Author: Frederick W. Faber Meter: 8.7.8.7 Appears in 925 hymnals Topics: The Life of Christ The Redeemer: His Grace, Love and Mercy Lyrics: 1 There's a wideness in God's mercy Like the wideness of the sea; There's a kindness in His justice Which is more than liberty. 2 There is welcome for the sinner And more graces for the good; There is mercy with the Savior; There is healing in His blood. 3 For the love of God is broader Than the measure of man's mind; And the heart of the Eternal Is most wonderfully kind. 4 If our love were but more simple, We should take Him at His word; And our lives would be illumined By the presence of our Lord. Used With Tune: WELLESLEY

Alleluia! Alleluia!

Author: Christopher Wordsworth Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 224 hymnals Topics: The Life of Christ Resurrection First Line: Alleluia! Alleluia! Lyrics: 1 Alleluia! Alleluia! Hearts to heav'n and voices raise; Sing to God a hymn of gladness, Sing to God a hymn of praise. He who on the cross as Savior For the world's salvation bled, Jesus Christ, the King of Glory, Now is risen from the dead. 2 Now the iron bars are broken, Christ from death to life is born; Glorious life, and life immortal, On this resurrection morn. Christ has triumphed, and we conquer By His mighty enterprise; We with Him to life eternal By His resurrection rise. Used With Tune: HYMN TO JOY

Praise the One Who Breaks the Darkness

Author: Rusty Edwards Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 19 hymnals Topics: The Life of Christ Life and Ministry Lyrics: 1 Praise the One who breaks the darkness With a liberating light; Praise the One who frees the pris'ners, Turning blindness into sight. Praise the One who preached the gospel, Healing every dread disease, Calming storms and feeding thousands With the very bread of peace. 2 Praise the One who blessed the children With a strong yet gentle word; Praise the One who drove out demons With a piercing two-edged sword. Praise the One who brings cool water To the desert's burning sand; From this well comes living water Quenching thirst in every land. 3 Praise the one true love incarnate: Christ, who suffered in our place; Jesus died and rose for many That we may know God by grace. Let us sing for joy and gladness, Seeing what our God has done. Praise the one redeeming glory; Praise the One who makes us one. Used With Tune: NETTLETON

Jesus Christ Is Risen Today

Author: Charles Wesley Meter: 7.7.7.7 with alleluias Appears in 502 hymnals Topics: The Life of Christ Resurrection First Line: Jesus Christ is risen today, Alleluia! Lyrics: 1 Jesus Christ is risen today, Alleluia! Our triumphant holy day, Alleluia! Who did once, upon the cross, Alleluia! Suffer to redeem our loss, Alleluia! 2 Hymns of praise, then, let us sing, Alleluia! Unto Christ, our heavenly King, Alleluia! Who endured the cross and grave, Alleluia! Sinners to redeem and save, Alleluia! 3 Sing we to our God above, Alleluia! Praise eternal as His love: Alleluia! Praise Him, all ye heavenly host, Alleluia! Father, Son and Holy Ghost, Alleluia! Used With Tune: LLANFAIR Text Sources: Latin hymn, 14th century; Lyra Davidica, 1708 (translation), altered

Tell Me the Story of Jesus

Author: Fanny J. Crosby Meter: 8.7.8.7 D with refrain Appears in 254 hymnals Topics: The Life of Christ Life and Ministry Lyrics: 1 Tell me the story of Jesus; Write on my heart every word. Tell me the story most precious, Sweetest that ever was heard. Tell how the angels in chorus Sang as they welcomed His birth: "Glory to God in the highest! Peace and good tidings to earth." Refrain: Tell me the story of Jesus; Write on my heart every word. Tell me the story most precious, Sweetest that ever was heard. 2 Fasting alone in the desert, Tell of the days that are past, How for our sins He was tempted, Yet was triumphant at last. Tell of the years of His labor; Tell of the sorrow He bore. He was despised and afflicted, Homeless, rejected, and poor. [Refrain] 3 Tell of the cross where they nailed Him, Writhing in anguish and pain; Tell of the grave where they laid Him. Tell how He liveth again. Love in that story so tender, Clearer than ever I see. Stay, let me weep while you whisper, Love paid the ransom for me. [Refrain] Used With Tune: STORY OF JESUS