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Now the Savior comes indeed

Appears in 3 hymnals Topics: Incarnation of Christ Lyrics: I. Now the Savior comes indeed, Of the Virgin-Mother's Seed, To the Wonder of Mankind, By the Lord himself design'd. II. Not begot like Men unclean, But without the Stain of Sin; In our Nature God was born, Us to save, who were forlorn. III. Though the Virgin was with Child, Chastity prov'd undefil'd; All the Female Virtues were Thron'd in her, for God was there. IV. From his Chambers forth he went; Left the Glorious Element; And, at once both God and Man, He his blessed Course bagan. V. From his Father's Breast he came; And return'd to him again. Having first, our foes to quell, Triumph'd over Death and Hell. VI. O Thou God-like every Way, Carry thy victorious Sway In the Flesh to such a Length, That we gain thy Godly Strength. VII. Lord, thy Crib shines bright and clear, Chacing Darkness ev'ry where. Let no Sin o'ercloud this Light, That our Faith be always bright. VIII. Glory to the God of Love! Glory to his Son above! Glory to the Spirit be! Glory to the Blessed Three. Used With Tune: [Now the Saviour comes indeed]

You Appeared, O Christ

Author: James Quinn, SJ Meter: 5.4.5.4 with refrain Appears in 1 hymnal Topics: Incarnation of Christ Refrain First Line: Alleluia, alleluia Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:16 Used With Tune: [You Appeared, O Christ]

My God, my Creator, the heavens did bow

Meter: 11.11.11.11 Appears in 2 hymnals Topics: The Incarnation of Christ Lyrics: 1 My God, my Creator, the heavens did bow, To ransom offenders, and stooped very low; The body prepared by the Father assumes, And on the kind errand most joyfully comes. 2 O wonder of wonders! astonished I gaze, To see in the manger the Ancient of Days; And angels proclaiming the stranger forlorn, And telling the shepherds that Jesus is born. 3 For thousands of sinners the Lord bowed his head; For thousands of sinners he groaned and he bled. My spirit rejoices – the work it is done! My soul is redeemed – salvation is won! 4 [Dear Jesus, my Saviour, thy truth I embrace – Thy name and thy natures, thy Spirit and grace; And trace the pure footsteps of Jesus, my Lord, And glory in him whom proud sinners abhorred.] 5 My God is returned to glory on high; When death makes a passage, then to him I’ll fly, To join in the song of all praise through his blood, To the Three who are One inconceivable God.

Come, thou long-expected Jesus

Author: Charles Wesley (1707-1788) Meter: 8.7.8.7 Appears in 755 hymnals Topics: Christ Incarnate Promise of the Messiah 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 for ever, 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. Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:14 Used With Tune: STUTTGART

Christ is the World's Light

Author: Fred Pratt Green Meter: 10.11.11.6 Appears in 35 hymnals Topics: Prejudice; Jesus Christ Incarnation; Jesus Christ Light; Jesus Christ Reign; Jesus Christ Son of God; Praise of Jesus Christ; Prejudice; Race Relations First Line: Christ is the world's light, Christ and none other Lyrics: 1 Christ is the world's light, Christ and none other; born in our darkness, he became our brother-- if we have seen him, we have seen the Father: Glory to God on high! 2 Christ is the world's peace, Christ and none other; no one can serve him, and despise another. Who else unites us, one in God the Father? Glory to God on high! 3 Christ is the world's life, Christ and none other; sold once for silver, murdered here, our brother-- he, who redeems us, reigns with God the Father: Glory to God on high! 4 Give God the glory, God and none other; give God the glory, Spirit, Son, and Father; give God the glory, God with us, my brother: Glory to God on high! Scripture: Matthew 1:23 Used With Tune: CHRISTE SANCTORUM

The race that long in darkness pined

Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 221 hymnals Topics: Life in Christ Christ Incarnate - Promise of the Messiah Lyrics: 1 The race that long in darkness pined has seen a glorious light; the people dwell in day, who dwelt in death’s surrounding night. 2 To us a Child of hope is born: to us a Son is given: him shall the tribes of earth obey, him all the hosts of heaven. 3 His name shall be the Prince of Peace, for evermore adored: the Wonderful, the Counsellor, the great and mighty Lord. 4 His power increasing still shall spread, his reign no end shall know: justice shall guard his throne above, and peace abound below. Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-7 Used With Tune: TIVERTON Text Sources: Scottish Paraphrases, 1781

God Manifest in Flesh

Author: James Relly Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 4 hymnals Topics: The Incarnation of Christ First Line: See, O my soul, with wonder see Lyrics: 1 See, O my soul, with wonder see, Array'd in flesh, thy God, Cloth'd with my whole humanity, And deeply drench'd in blood! 2 My flesh, my blood, and bone espous'd; (O the amazing plan!) From nature's death and darkness rous'd, When God became a man. 3 My frame, once pure, was marr'd and hamr'd, Between his hands quite spoil'd; But now a nobler vessel form'd, When God became a child. 4 At Bethl'em was my purer birth, The virgin mother mine, His heav'n married to my earth, In Christ, the man divine. Scripture: Job 19:26-27

The Incarnation of Jesus

Author: John Murray Meter: Irregular Appears in 3 hymnals Topics: The Incarnation of Christ First Line: When God would prove his love Lyrics: 1 When God would prove his love, To all the ruin'd race, Descending from above, As full of truth and grace, He join'd our nature to his own, And sav'd us in himself alone. 2 The work he well perform'd In love, he came to do, The pow'rs of hell he storm'd, And drove th' infernal crew; O'er death itself victorious rose, Triumphant over all our foes. 3 Hail, dear almighty King! We praise thee for thy grace, Thy victories e sing Thou Prince of life and peace; To thee eternal praise is due, Who by thyself mad'st all things new. Scripture: John 1:1

How shall I meet my Saviour?

Appears in 16 hymnals Topics: Incarnation of Christ Lyrics: I. How shall I meet my Saviour? How shall I welcome Thee? What Manner of Behaviour Is now requir'd of me? Let thine Illumination Set Heart and Hands aright, That this my Preparation Be pleasing in thy Sight. II. Whilst with the gayest Flowers Thy Sion strews the way, I'll raise with all my Powers To Thee, a grateful Lay: To Thee the King of Glory I'll tune a Song Divine; And make thy Love's bright Story In graceful Numbers shine. III. What hast thou not performed, Lord, to retrieve my Loss, While I was so deformed By Sin and Hellish Dross? The Sense of lost Salvation Quite drove me to Despair, But thy own Incarnation Brought my Redemption near. IV. I lay in Fetters groaning, Thou cam'st to set me free. My Shame I was bemoaning; With Grace thou cloathedst me. Thou raisest me to Glory; Endow'st me with thy Bliss, Which is not transitory, As worldly Treasure is. V. What caus'd thy Incarnation? What brought Thee down to me? Thy Love to my Salvation Contriv'd my Liberty. O Love, beyond Expression! Wherewith thou dost embrace Mankind in its Digression From Thee, the Source of Grace. VI. Let this Consideration Heal up your wounds within, Ye Sons of Desolation, That feel the Smart of Sin. Take Courage, your Salvation Stands waiting at the door; The Gospel Consolation Is nearer than before. VII. 'Tis none of your Endeavour, Nor any Mortal Care Cou'd draw his Sav'reign Favour To Sinners in Despair; Uncall'd he comes with Gladness To save you from the Fall, And cure all Grief and Sadness You're still opprest withal. VIII. Be not cast down nor frighted At Sin, tho' ne'er so great; No! Jesus is delighted The Greatest to remit. He comes repenting Sinners With Life and Love to crown; And make them happy Winners Of Glory like his own. IX. Then fear not ye the Clamour Of Satan and his Clan; The Word, his pow'rful Hammer, Destroys their wicked Plan. He comes as King of Glory, Whose Nod confounds their Host; He carries all before ye, And baffles all their Boast. X. He comes to pass his Sentence On all his Enemies. But Children of Repentance Shall meet with Love and Peace. Come, Prince of Grace and Wonder! Fetch thy Beloved Home; Reveal thy Glories yonder; Thy longing Spouse says, Come!

Praise to the Redeemer

Author: Robinson Meter: 8.7 Appears in 290 hymnals Topics: The Incarnation of Christ First Line: Mighty God, while angels bless thee Lyrics: 1 Mighty God, while angels bless thee, May an infant lisp thy name? Lord of men as well as angels, Thou art every creature’s theme. Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Amen. 2 Lord of every land and nation, Ancient of eternal days! Sounded through the wide creation Be thy just and lawful praise: Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Amen. 3 For the grandeur of thy nature Grand beyond a seraph’s thought, For created works of power, Works with skill and kindness wrought. Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Amen. 4 For thy Providence that governs Thro' thine empire's wide domain; Wings an angel, guides a sparrow, Blessed be thy gentle reign. Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Amen. 5 But thy rich, thy free redemption, Dark thro' brightness all along; Thought is poor, and poor expression, Who dare sing that awful song? Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Amen. 6 Brightness of thy Father’s glory, Shall thy praise unutter'd lie? Fly, my tongue, such guilty silence! Sing the Lord who came to die. Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Amen. 7 Did archangels sing thy coming? Did the shepherds learn their lays? Shame would cover me ungrateful, Should my tongue refuse to praise. Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Amen. 8 From the highest throne in glory, To the cross of deepest woe; All to ransom guilty captives, Flow my praise, for ever flow. Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Amen. 9 Go return immortal Savior, Leave thy footstool, take thy throne; Thence return, and reign forever, Be the kingdom all thine own. Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Amen.