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How Great Thou Art

Author: Stuart K. Hine Appears in 140 hymnals Topics: Music and Singing First Line: O Lord, my God, when I in awesome wonder Refrain First Line: Then sings my soul, my Savior God, to thee Lyrics: 1 O Lord, my God, when I in awesome wonder consider all the works thy hand hath made, I see the stars, I hear the rolling thunder, thy power throughout the universe displayed; Refrain: Then sings my soul, my Savior God, to thee: how great thou art, how great thou art! Then sings my soul, my Savior God, to thee: how great thou art, how great thou art! 2 When through the woods and forest glades I wander, I hear the birds sing sweetly in the trees; when I look down from lofty mountain grandeur and hear the brook and feel the gentle breeze; [Refrain] 3 But when I think that God, his Son not sparing, sent him to die, I scarce can take it in, that on the cross, my burden gladly bearing, he bled and died to take away my sin; [Refrain] 4 When Christ shall come, with shout of acclamation, and take me home, what joy shall fill my heart! Then I shall bow in humble adoration and there proclaim, "My God, how great thou art!" [Refrain] Scripture: Psalm 8:3 Used With Tune: HOW GREAT THOU ART

Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart

Author: Edward H. Plumptre Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 428 hymnals Topics: Music and Singing Refrain First Line: Hosanna! Hosanna! Lyrics: 1 Rejoice, ye pure in heart; rejoice, give thanks, and sing; your glorious banner wave on high, the cross of Christ your King. Refrain: Hosanna! Hosanna! Rejoice, give thanks, and sing. 2 Your clear hosannas raise, and alleluias loud; whilst answering echoes upward float, like wreaths of incense cloud. [Refrain] 3 Yes, on through life's long path, still chanting as ye go; from youth to age, by night and day, in gladness and in woe. [Refrain] 4 At last the march shall end; the wearied ones shall rest; the pilgrims find their heavenly home, Jerusalem the blest. [Refrain] 5 Praise God who reigns on high, the Lord whom we adore, the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, one God forevermore. [Refrain] Scripture: Psalm 20:4 Used With Tune: VINEYARD HAVEN

Let All Things Now Living

Author: Katherine K. Davis Meter: 6.6.11.6.6.11 D Appears in 55 hymnals Topics: Music and Singing Scripture: Exodus 13:20-22 Used With Tune: ASH GROVE

Let the Whole Creation Cry

Author: Stopford A. Brooke Meter: 7.7.7.7 with alleluias Appears in 82 hymnals Topics: Music and Singing Lyrics: 1 Let the whole creation cry: Alleluia! "Glory to the Lord on high!" Alleluia! Heaven and earth, awake and sing, Alleluia! God is God and therefore King! Alleluia! 2 Praise him, all ye hosts above, Alleluia! ever bright and fair in love! Alleluia! Sun and moon, lift up your voice; Alleluia! night and stars, in God rejoice, Alleluia! 3 Warriors fighting for the Lord, Alleluia! prophets burning with his Word, Alleluia! those to whom the arts belong, Alleluia! add their voices to the song, Alleluia! 4 Men and women, young and old, Alleluia! raise the anthem manifold, Alleluia! and let children’s happy hearts, Alleluia! in this worship bear their parts: Alleluia! Scripture: Psalm 148 Used With Tune: LLANFAIR

This Is My Father's World

Author: Maltbie D. Babcock, 1858-1901 Meter: 6.6.8.6 D Appears in 321 hymnals Topics: Music and Singing Lyrics: 1 This is my Father’s world, and to my listening ears all nature sings, and round me rings the music of the spheres. This is my Father’s world; I rest me in the thought of rocks and trees, of skies and seas; his hand the wonders wrought. 2 This is my Father’s world; the birds their carols raise; the morning light, the lily white, declare their Maker’s praise. This is my Father’s world; he shines in all that’s fair. In the rustling grass I hear him pass; he speaks to me everywhere. 3 This is my Father’s world; oh, let me not forget that, though the wrong seems oft so strong, God is the Ruler yet. This is my Father’s world; why should my heart be sad? The Lord is King, let the heavens ring! God reigns; let the earth be glad. Scripture: Genesis 1:28 Used With Tune: TERRA BEATA

Lift High the Cross

Author: George William Kitchin; Michael Robert Newbolt Meter: 10.10.10.10 Appears in 95 hymnals Topics: Music and Singing First Line: Come, Christians, follow where your Saviour trod Refrain First Line: Lift high the cross, the love of Christ proclaim Lyrics: [Refrain:] Lift high the cross, the love of Christ proclaim till all the world adore his sacred name. 1 Come, Christians, follow where our Saviour trod, the Lamb victorious, Christ the Son of God. [Refrain] 2 Led on their way by this triumphant sign, the hosts of God in conquering ranks combine. [Refrain] 3 Each newborn servant of the Crucified bears on the brow the seal of him who died. [Refrain] 4 Saviour, once lifted on the glorious tree, your death has brought us life eternally. [Refrain] 5 So shall our song of triumph ever be praise to the Crucified for victory. [Refrain] Used With Tune: CRUCIFER

Praise the Lord Who Reigns Above

Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788 Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.7.7.6 Appears in 124 hymnals Topics: Music and Singing Scripture: Psalm 150 Used With Tune: AMSTERDAM

I Sing the Almighty Power of God

Author: Isaac Watts Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 472 hymnals Topics: Music and Singing Lyrics: 1. I sing the almighty power of God, that made the mountains rise, that spread the flowing seas abroad, and built the lofty skies. I sing the wisdom that ordained the sun to rule the day; the moon shines full at God's command, and all the stars obey. 2. I sing the goodness of the Lord, who filled the earth with food, who formed the creatures thru the Word, and then pronounced them good. Lord, how thy wonders are displayed, where'er I turn my eye, if I survey the ground I tread, or gaze upon the sky. 3. There's not a plant or flower below, but makes thy glories known, and clouds arise, and tempests blow, by order from thy throne; while all that borrows life from thee is ever in thy care; and everywhere that we can be, thou, God, art present there. Used With Tune: FOREST GREEN

What Wondrous Love Is This

Meter: 12.9.12.9 Appears in 252 hymnals Topics: Music and Singing First Line: What wondrous love is this, O my soul, O my soul Lyrics: 1 What wondrous love is this, O my soul, O my soul, what wondrous love is this, O my soul! What wondrous love is this that caused the Lord of bliss to bear the dreadful curse for my soul, for my soul, to bear the dreadful curse for my soul. 2 What wondrous love is this, O my soul, O my soul, what wondrous love is this, O my soul! What wondrous love is this, that caused the Lord of life to lay aside his crown for my soul, for my soul, to lay aside his crown for my soul. 3 To God and to the Lamb I will sing, I will sing, to God and to the Lamb, I will sing; to God and to the Lamb who is the great I AM, while millions join the theme I will sing, I will sing; while millions join the theme I will sing. 4 And when from death I’m free, I’ll sing on, I’ll sing on, and when from death I’m free, I’ll sing on; and when from death I’m free, I’ll sing and joyful be, and through eternity I’ll sing on, I’ll sing on, and through eternity I’ll sing on. Used With Tune: WONDROUS LOVE Text Sources: USA folk hymn

I Will Sing of My Redeemer

Author: Philip P. Bliss, 1838-1876 Meter: 8.7.8.7 with refrain Appears in 326 hymnals Topics: Music and Singing Refrain First Line: Sing, O sing of my Redeemer Scripture: Ephesians 2:4-6 Used With Tune: MY REDEEMER