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Amazing Grace

Author: John Newton Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,430 hymnals Topics: Freedom First Line: Amazing grace – how sweet the sound Lyrics: 1 Amazing grace – how sweet the sound – that saved a wretch like me! I once was lost, but now am found, was blind, but now I see. 2 'Twas grace that taught my heart to fear, and grace my fears relieved; how precious did that grace appear the hour I first believed! 3 The Lord has promised good to me, his word my hope secures; he will my shield and portion be as long as life endures. 4 Through many dangers, toils, and snares I have already come; 'tis grace hath brought me safe thus far, and grace will lead me home. 5 When we've been there ten thousand years, bright shining as the sun, we've no less days to sing God's praise than when we'd first begun. Scripture: Exodus 15:6 Used With Tune: NEW BRITAIN Text Sources: St. 5 A Collection of Sacred Ballads, 1790

Steal Away

Meter: 5.7.8.7 with refrain Appears in 117 hymnals Topics: Freedom First Line: My Lord, he calls me Refrain First Line: Steal away, steal, away Lyrics: Refrain: Steal away, steal away, steal away to Jesus! Steal away, steal away home; I ain't got long to stay here. 1 My Lord, he calls me; he calls me by the thunder. The trumpet sounds within my soul; I ain't got long to stay here. [Refrain] 2 Green trees are bending; poor sinners stand a trembling. The trumpet sounds within my soul; I ain't got long to stay here. [Refrain] 3 My Lord, he calls me; he calls me by the lightning. The trumpet sounds within my soul; I ain't got long to stay here. [Refrain] Scripture: Psalm 27:5 Used With Tune: STEAL AWAY Text Sources: African American spiritual

Open My Eyes, That I May See

Author: Clara H. Scott; S. D. Athans Appears in 239 hymnals Topics: Freedom First Line: Open my eyes, that I may see (Abre mis ojos a la luz) Lyrics: English: 1 Open my eyes, that I may see Glimpses of truth thou hast for me; Place in my hands the wonderful key That shall unclasp, and set me free. Refrain: Silently now I wait for thee, Ready, my God, thy will to see; Open my eyes, illumine me, Spirit divine! 2 Open my ears, that I may hear Voices of truth thou senders clear; And while the wave notes fall on my ear, Everything false will disappear. Refrain: Silently now I wait for thee, Ready, my God, thy will to see; Open my ears, illumine me, Spirit divine! 3 Open my mouth, and let me bear Gladly the warm truth everywhere; Open my heart, and let me prepare Love with thy children thus to share. Refrain: Silently now I wait for thee, Ready, my God, thy will to see; Open my heart, illumine me, Spirit divine! 4 Open my mind, that I may read More of thy love in word and deed; What shall I fear while yet thou dost lead? Only the light from thee I plead. Refrain: Silently now I wait for thee, Ready, my God, thy will to see; Open my mind, illumine me, Spirit divine! Spanish: 1 Abre mis ojos a la luz, Tu rostro quiero ver, Jesús; Pon en mi corazón tu bondad, Y dame pas y santidad, Refrain: Humildemente acudo a ti. Porque tu tierna voz olí; Mi guía sé, Espíritu Consolador. 2 Abremi oido a tu verdad, Yo quiero oir con claridad; Ballas palabras de dulce a mor, ¡Oh mi bendito Salvador! Refrain: Consagro a ti mi frágil ser, Tu voluntad yo quiero hacer. Ven a mi ser, Espíritu Consolador. 3 Abre mis labios para hablar, Y a todo el mundo proclamar Que tú viniste a rescatar Al más perdido pecador. Refrain: La mies es mucha, ¡oh, Señor! Obreros faltan de valor; Heme aquí, Espíritu Consolador. 4 Abre mi mente para ver Más de tu amor y gran poder; Dame tu gracia para triunfar, Y hazme en la lucha vencedor. Refrain: Sé tú mi escondedero fiel, Y aumenta mi valor y fe; Mi mano ten, Espíritu Consolador. Scripture: Psalm 119:18 Used With Tune: SCOTT Text Sources: Best Hymns, No. 2, 1895

Come, You Faithful, Raise the Strain

Author: John of Damascus,; John Mason Neale Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 380 hymnals Topics: Freedom First Line: Come, you faithful raise the strain Lyrics: 1 Come, you faithful, raise the strain of triumphant gladness! God has brought forth Israel into joy from sadness, loosed from Pharaoh’s bitter yoke Jacob’s sons and daughters; led them with unmoistened foot through the Red Sea waters. 2 ’Tis the spring of souls today: Christ has burst his prison, and from three days’ sleep in death as a sun has risen. All the winter of our sins, long and dark, is flying from the Light, to whom we give laud and praise undying. 3 Now the queen of seasons, bright with the day of splendor, with the royal feast of feasts comes its joy to render; comes to glad Jerusalem, who with true affection welcomes in unwearied strains Jesus’ resurrection! 4 Neither could the gates of death, nor the tomb’s dark portal, nor the watchers, nor the seal hold you as a mortal: but today, among your own, you appear, bestowing your deep peace, which evermore passes human knowing. Scripture: Exodus 13:3 Used With Tune: ST. KEVIN

Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus

Author: Charles Wesley Meter: 8.7.8.7 Appears in 748 hymnals Topics: Freedom Lyrics: 1 Come, thou long-expected Jesus born to set thy people free; from our fears and sins release us, let us find our rest in thee. 2 Israel's strength and consolation, hope of all the earth thou art, dear desire of every nation, joy of every longing heart. 3 Born thy people to deliver, born a child and yet a King, born to reign in us forever, now thy gracious kingdom bring. 4 By thine own eternal Spirit rule in all our hearts alone; by thine all-sufficient merit, raise us to thy glorious throne. Used With Tune: STUTTGART

There's a Wideness in God's Mercy

Author: Frederick W. Faber, 1814-1863 Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 901 hymnals Topics: Freedom First Line: There's a wideness in God's 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 no place where earth's sorrows Are more felt than up in heaven; There is no place where earth's failings Have such kindly judgment giv'n. 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 could take Him at His word; And our lives would be all sunshine In the sweetness of our Lord. Amen. Scripture: 1 Chronicles 21:13 Used With Tune: WELLESLEY

Not What These Hands Have Done

Author: Horatius Bonar Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 118 hymnals Topics: Spiritual Freedom Lyrics: 1 Not what these hands have done can save this guilty soul; not what this toiling flesh has borne can make my spirit whole. 2 Not what I feel or do can give me peace with God; not all my prayers and sighs and tears can bear my awful load. 3 Thy work alone, O Christ, can ease this weight of sin; thy blood alone, O Lamb of God, can give me peace within. 4 Thy love to me, O God, not mine, O Lord, to thee, can rid me of this dark unrest, and set my spirit free. 5 Thy grace alone, O God, to me can pardon speak; thy power alone, O Son of God, can this sore bondage break. 6 I bless the Christ of God; I rest on love divine; and, with unfaltering lip and heart, I call this Savior mine. Scripture: John 6:68 Used With Tune: ST. ANDREW

God of Mercy, God of Grace

Author: Henry F. Lyte Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.7 Appears in 197 hymnals Topics: Freedom Lyrics: 1 God of mercy, God of grace, show the brightness of your face. Shine upon us, Savior, shine; fill your church with light divine; and your saving health extend unto earth's remotest end. 2 Let the people praise you, Lord; be by all that live adored. Let the nations shout and sing glory to their gracious King; at your feet their tribute pay, and your holy will obey. 3 Let the people praise you, Lord; earth shall then its fruits afford. Unto us your blessing give; we to your devoted live, all below and all above, one in joy and light and love. Scripture: Psalm 67 Used With Tune: DIX

God of Our Fathers

Author: Daniel C. Roberts, 1841-1907 Meter: 10.10.10.10 Appears in 421 hymnals Topics: Freedom First Line: God of our fathers, whose almighty hand Lyrics: 1 God of our fathers, whose almighty hand Leads forth in beauty all the starry band Of shining worlds in splendor through the skies, Our grateful songs before your throne arise. 2 Your love divine has led us in the past, In this free land by you our lot is cast; Be our strong ruler, guardian, guide, and stay, Your word our law, your paths our chosen way. 3 From war's alarms, from deadly pestilence, Your mighty arm our ever sure defense; Your true religion in our hearts increase, Your bounteous goodness nourish us in peace. 4 Refresh your people on their toilsome way. Lead us from night to never-ending day; Fill all our lives with heav'n-born love and grace, Until at last, we meet before your face. Scripture: Psalm 44:1-4 Used With Tune: NATIONAL HYMN

No Longer Slaves

Author: Brian Johnson; Joel Case; Jonathan David Helser Appears in 9 hymnals Topics: Freedom First Line: You unravel me, with a melody Refrain First Line: I'm no longer a slave to fear Used With Tune: [You unravel me, with a melody]