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Once More the Liberal Year Laughs Out

Author: John G. Whittier Hymnal: Concordia #99 (1918) Topics: Church Festivals Thanksgiving First Line: Once more the lib'ral year laughs out Lyrics: 1 Once more the lib'ral year laughs out O'er richer stores than gems or gold; Once more, with harvest-song and shout, Is nature's bloodless triumph told. 2 O favors ev'ry year made new! O blessings with the sunshine sent! The bounty overruns our due, The fullness shames our discontent. 3 We shut our eyes, the flow'rs bloom on; We murmur, but the corn ears fill; We choose the shadow, but the sun That casts it, shines behind us still. 4 Now let these altars, wreath'd with flow'rs And piled with fruits, awake again Thanksgiving for the golden hours, The early and the latter rain. Languages: English Tune Title: WALTHAM

Hark! the sound of holy voices

Hymnal: Voices of Praise #100 (1883) Topics: Festivals Lyrics: 1 Hark! the sound of holy voices, Chanting o'er the crystal sea, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, Lord, to Thee; Multitude, which none can number, Like the stars in glory stands, Clothes in white apparel, holding Palms of victory in their hands. 2 Patriarch, and Holy Prophet, Who prepared the way of Christ, King, Apostle, Saint, Confessor, Martyr and Evangelist, Saintly Maiden, Godly Matron, Widows who have watched to prayer, Joined in holy concert, singing To the Lord of all, are there. 3 They have come from tribulation, And have wash'd their robes in blood, Wash'd them in the blood of Jesus; Tried they were, and firm they stood; Mock'd, imprison'd, stoned, tormented, Sawn assunder, slain with sword, They have conquer'd death and Satan By the might of Christ the Lord. 4 Marching with Thy Cross their banner, They have triumph'd, following Thee, the Captain of salvation, Thee, their Saviour and their King; Gladly, Lord, with Thee they suffer'd: Gladly, Lord, with Thee they died; And by death to life immortal They were born and glorified. 5 Now they reign in heavenly glory, Now they walk in golden light, Now they drink, as from a river, Holy bliss and infinite: Love and peace they taste for ever, And all truth and knowledge see In the beatific vision Of the Blessed Trinity. Amen. Languages: English Tune Title: MOULTRIE

Now Sing we a Song for the Harvest

Hymnal: Concordia #100 (1918) Topics: Church Festivals Thanksgiving Lyrics: 1 Now sing we a song for the harvest, Thanksgiving and honor and praise, For all that the bountiful Giver Hath given to gladden our days: 2 For grasses of upland and lowland, For fruits of the garden and field, For gold which the mine and the prairie To delver and husband-man yield. 3 And thanks for the harvest of beauty, For that which the hands cannot hold, The harvest eyes only can gather, And only our hearts can enfold: 4 We reap it on mountain and moorland, We glean it from meadow and lea, We garner it in from the cloud-land, We bind it in sheaves from the sea. 5 But now we sing deeper and higher, Of harvests that eye cannot see; They ripen on mountains of duty Are reaped by the brave and the free. 6 O Thou who art Lord of the harvest, The Giver who gladdens our days, Our hearts are forever repeating Thanksgiving and honor, and praise. Languages: English Tune Title: BEECHKNOWE

The Son of God goes forth to war

Hymnal: Voices of Praise #101 (1883) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Festivals Lyrics: 1 The Son of God goes forth to war, A kingly crown to gain; His blood red banner streams afar; Who follows in His train? 2 Who best can drink his cup of woe, Triumphant over pain; Who patient, bears his cross below, He follows in His train. 3 The martyr first, whose eagle eye Could pierce beyond the grave; Who saw his Master in the sky, And call'd on Him to save. 4 Like Him, with pardon on his tongue, In midst of mortal pain, He prayed for them that did the wrong: Who follows in His train. 5 A glorious band, the chosen few, On whom the spirit came: Twelve valiant saints, their hope they knew, And mock'd the cross and flame. 6 They met the tyrant's brandish'd steel, The lion's gory mane, They bow'd their necks the death to feel: Who follows in their train? 7 A noble army--men and boys, The matron and the maid; Around the Saviour's throne rejoice, In robes of light array'd. 8 They climb'd the steep ascent to heaven Through peril, toil and pain; O God, to us may grace be given To follow in their train. Amen. Languages: English Tune Title: LAMBETH

We Plough the Fields

Author: Jane M. Campbell; M. Claudius Hymnal: Concordia #101 (1918) Topics: Church Festivals Thanksgiving First Line: We plough the fields, and scatter Lyrics: 1 We plow the fields, and scatter The good seed on the land, But it is fed and watered By God's almighty hand; He sends the snow in winter, The warmth to swell the grain, The breezes and the sunshine, And soft refreshing rain. Chorus: All good gifts around us Are sent from heav'n above; Then thank the Lord, O thank the Lord For all His love. 2 He only is the Maker Of all things near and far; He paints the wayside flower, He lights the evening star; The winds and waves obey Him, By Him the birds are fed; Much more to us His children, He gives our daily bread. [Chorus] 3 We thank Thee, then, O Father, For all things bright and good, The seed-time and the harvest, Our life, our health, our food; Accept the gifts we offer, For all Thy love imparts, And, what Thou most desirest, Our humble, thankful hearts. [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: WIR PFLÜGEN

Jesus, come! for we invite you

Author: Christopher Idle (b. 1938) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #102 (2013) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Topics: Other Saints and Festivals Mary Magdalene Lyrics: 1 Jesus, come! for we invite you, Guest and Master, Friend and Lord; now, as once at Cana's wedding, speak, and let us hear your word: lead us through our need or doubting, hope be born and joy restored. 2 Jesus, come! transform our pleasures, guide us into paths unknown; bring your gifts, command your servants, let us trust in you alone: though your hand may work in secret, all shall see what you have done. 3 Jesus, come in new creation, heaven brought near in power divine; give your unexpected glory changing water into wine: rouse the faith of your disciples — come, our first and greatest Sign! 4 Jesus, come! surprise our dullness, make us willing to receive more than we can yet imagine, all the best you have to give: let us find your hidden riches, taste your love, believe, and live! Scripture: John 2:1-4 Languages: English Tune Title: UNSER HERRSCHER (NEANDER)

The Church's one foundation

Hymnal: Voices of Praise #105 (1883) Topics: Festivals Lyrics: 1 The Church's one foundation Is Jesus Christ her Lord; She is His new creation By water and the word: From heaven He came and sought her To be His holy bride; With His own blood He bought her, And for her life He died. 2 Elect from every nation, Yet one o'er all the earth, Her charter of salvation One Lord, one faith, one birth; One Holy Name she blesses, Partakes one holy food, And to one hope she presses, With every grace endued. 3 Though with a scornful wonder Men see her sore opprest, By schisms rent asunder, By heresies distrest; Yet saints their watch are keeping, Their cry goes up, "How long?" And soon the night of weeping Shall be the morn of song. 4 'Mid toil and tribulation, And tumult of her war, She waits the consummation Of peace for evermore; Till with the vision glorious Her longing eyes are blest, And the great Church victorious Shall be the Church at rest. 5 Yet she on earth hath union With God the Three in One, And mystic sweet communion With those whose rest is won: O happy ones and holy! Lord, give us grace that we Like them, the meek and lowly, On high may dwell with Thee. Amen. Languages: English Tune Title: AURELIA

Pleasant are Thy courts above

Hymnal: Voices of Praise #106 (1883) Topics: Festivals Lyrics: 1 Pleasant are Thy courts above, In the land of light and love; Pleasant are Thy courts below, In this land of sin and woe. O, my spirit longs and faints For the converse of Thy saints, For the brightness of Thy face, King of Glory, God of grace! 2 Happy birds that sing and fly Round Thy altars, O Most High! Happier souls, that find a rest, In a Heavenly Father's breast! Like the wandering dove, that found No repose on earth around, They can to their ark repair, And enjoy it ever there. 3 Happy souls! their praises flow, Ever in this vale of woe; Waters in the desert rise, Manna feeds them from the skies; On they go from strength to strength, Till they reach Thy throne at length; At Thy feet adoring fall, Who hast led them safe through all. 4 Lord, be mine this prize to win; Guide me through a world of sin, Keep me by Thy saving grace, Give me at Thy side a place; Sun and shield alike Thou art, Guide and guard my erring heart; Grace and glory flow from Thee, Shower, O shower them, Lord, on me. Amen. Languages: English Tune Title: MAIDSTONE

Hail to the Lord who comes

Author: John Ellerton (1826-1893) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #110 (2013) Meter: 6.6.6.6.6.6 Topics: Other Saints and Festivals The Presentation of Christ in the Temple (Candlemas) Lyrics: 1 Hail to the Lord who comes, comes to his temple gate, not with his angel host, not in his kingly state: no shouts proclaim him nigh, no crowds his coming wait. 2 But borne upon the throne of Mary's gentle breast, watched by her duteous love, in her fond arms at rest; thus to his Father's house he comes, the heavenly guest. 3 There Joseph at her side in reverent wonder stands; and, filled with holy joy, old Simeon in his hands takes up the promised child, the glory of all lands. 4 Hail to the great First-born, whose ransom-price they pay, the Son before all worlds, the child of man to-day, that he might ransom us who still in bondage lay. 5 O Light of all the earth, thy children wait for thee: come to thy temples here, that we, from sin set free, before thy Father's face may all presented be. Scripture: Malachi 3:1 Languages: English Tune Title: OLD 120TH

Light of the world, true light divine

Author: Timothy Dudley-Smith (b. 1926) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #111 (2013) Meter: 8.6.6 D Topics: Other Saints and Festivals The Presentation of Christ in the Temple (Candlemas) Scripture: Isaiah 9:2 Languages: English Tune Title: VASEY