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We Walk by Faith

Author: Henry Alford, 1810-1871 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 74 hymnals First Line: We walk by faith, and not by sight Lyrics: 1 We walk by faith, and not by sight: No gracious words we hear Of him who spoke as none e’er spoke, But we believe him near. 2 We may not touch his hands and side, Nor follow where he trod; Yet in his promise we rejoice And cry, “My Lord and God!” 3 Help then, O Lord, our unbelief, And may our faith abound; To call on you when you are near, And seek where you are found: 4 That when our life of faith is done In realms of clearer light We may behold you as you are In full and endless sight. Topics: Faith; Hope; Journey Scripture: Luke 24:13-43 Used With Tune: ST. ANNE

Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence

Author: Gerard Moultrie, 1829-1885 Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Appears in 180 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Let all mortal flesh keep silence, And with fear and trembling stand; Ponder nothing earthly minded, For with blessing in his hand Christ our God to earth descendeth, Our full homage to demand. 2 King of kings, yet born of Mary, As of old on earth he stood, Lord of lords in human vesture; In the Body and the Blood He will give to all the faithful His own self for heav'nly food. 3 Rank on rank the host of heaven Spreads its vanguard on the way, As the Light of Light descendeth From the realms of endless day, That the pow'rs of hell may vanish As the darkness clears away. 4 At his feet the six winged seraph; Cherubim with sleepless eye, Veil their faces to the Presence, As with ceaseless voice they cry, "Alleluia, alleluia! Alleluia, Lord Most High!" Topics: Angels; Kingdom/Reign of God; Praise; The Liturgical Year Advent (Sundays and Weekdays); The Liturgical Year Christmas (Days of); The Liturgical Year Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe; The Liturgical Year The Epiphany of the Lord; The Liturgical Year The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi); The Liturgical Year The Transfiguration of the Lord (August 6) Scripture: Habakkuk 2:20 Used With Tune: PICARDY Text Sources: Liturgy of St. James, 4th cetn

At the Name of Jesus

Author: Caroline Maria Noel, 1817-1877 Meter: 6.5.6.5 D Appears in 260 hymnals Lyrics: 1 At the Name of Jesus Every knee shall bow, Ev'ry tongue confess him King of glory now; 'Tis the Father's pleasure We should call him Lord, Who from the beginning Was the mighty Word. 2 Humbled for a season, To receive a Name From the lips of sinners, Unto whom he came, Faithfully he bore it Spotless to the last, Brought it back victorious, When through death he passed. 3 Bore it up triumphant, With its human light, Through all ranks of creatures, To the central height, To the throne of Godhead, To the Father's breast; Filled it with the glory Of that perfect rest. 4 In your hearts enthrone him; There let him subdue All that is not holy, All that is not true: Crown him as your Captain In temptation's hour; Let his will enfold you In its light and power. 5 Jesus, Lord and Savior, Shall return again, With his Father's glory O'er the earth to reign; For all wreaths of empire Meet upon his brow, And our hearts confess him King of glory now. Topics: Holy Name; Kingdom/Reign of God; Love of God for Us; Praise; Second Coming; The Liturgical Year Easter (Sundays and Weekdays); The Liturgical Year Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe; The Liturgical Year The Transfiguration of the Lord (August 6) Scripture: Isaiah 62:3 Used With Tune: KING'S WESTON

Lift Up Your Heads, Ye Mighty Gates

Author: George Weissel, 1590-1635; Catherine Winkworth, 1827-1878 Meter: 8.8.8.8 with refrain Appears in 280 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Lift up your heads, ye mighty gates; Behold the King of glory waits! The King of kings is drawing near; The Savior of the world is here. 2 O blest the land, the city blest, Where Christ the ruler is confest! O happy hearts and happy homes To whom this King of triumph comes! 3 Fling wide the portals of your heart; Make it a temple, set apart From earthly use for heav'n's employ, Adorned with prayer and love and joy. 4 So come, my Sov'reign; enter in! Let new and nobler life begin; Thy Holy Spirit guide us on, Until the glorious crown be won. Topics: Kingdom/Reign of God; Second Coming; The Liturgical Year Advent (Sundays and Weekdays); The Liturgical Year Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe Scripture: Psalm 24 Used With Tune: TRURO

Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven

Author: Henry F. Lyte, 1793-1847 Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Appears in 546 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Praise, my soul, the King of heaven; To his feet thy tribute bring; Ransomed, healed, restored, forgiven, Evermore his praises sing: Alleluia! Alleluia! Praise the everlasting King. 2 Praise him for his grace and favor To his people in distress; Praise him still the same as ever, Slow to chide, and swift to bless: Alleluia! Alleluia! Glorious in his faithfulness. 3 Father-like he tends and spares us; Well our feeble frame he knows; In his hands he gently bears us, Rescues us from all our foes. Alleluia! Alleluia! Widely yet his mercy flows. 4 Frail as summer's flow'r we flourish, Blows the wind and it is gone; But while mortals rise and perish, God endures unchanging on: Alleluia! Alleluia! Praise the high eternal one! 5 Angels, help us to adore him; You behold him face to face; Sun and moon, bow down before him, All who dwell in time and space: Alleluia! Alleluia! Praise with us the God of grace. Topics: Angels; Joy; Mercy; Praise; Rites of the Church Penance (Reconciliation); The Liturgical Year Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe Scripture: 1 Chronicles 29:10-13 Used With Tune: LAUDA ANIMA

Oh, Who Can Know the Mind of God

Author: Genevieve Glen, OSB, b. 1945 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 2 hymnals Topics: Creation; Evening Prayer Hymn; Morning Prayer Hymn; Power of God Scripture: Genesis 1 Used With Tune: MORNING SONG

For the Healing of the Nations

Author: Fred Kaan Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Appears in 58 hymnals Lyrics: 1 For the healing of the nations, Lord, we pray with one accord; For a just and equal sharing Of the things that earth affords. To a life of love and action Help us rise and pledge our word. 2 Lead us now, Lord, into freedom, From despair your world release; That redeemed from war and hatred, All may come and go in peace. Show us how through care and goodness Fear will die and hope increase. 3 You, creator God, have written Your great name on humankind; For our growing in your likeness Bring the life of Christ to mind: That by our response and service Earth its destiny may find. Topics: Christian Life; Healing; Justice; Love for Others; Ministry/Mission; Peace; Social Concern; Trust Scripture: Genesis 1:26 Used With Tune: ST. THOMAS (TANTUM ERGO)

My Song Is Love Unknown

Author: Samuel Crossman, ca. 1624-1683 Meter: 6.6.6.6.4.4.4.4 Appears in 129 hymnals Lyrics: 1 My song is love unknown, My Savior’s love to me, Love to the loveless shown That they might lovely be. O who am I, That for my sake My Lord should take Frail flesh, and die? 2 He came from his blest throne Salvation to bestow, But all made strange, and none The longed-for Christ would know. But O my friend, My friend indeed, Who at my need His life did spend! 3 Sometimes they strew his way, And his sweet praises sing, Resounding all the day Hosannas to their King. Then “Crucify!” Is all their breath, And for his death They thirst and cry. 4 Why, what hath my Lord done? What makes this rage and spite? He made the lame to run, He gave the blind their sight. Sweet injuries! Yet they at these Themselves displease, And 'gainst him rise. 5 They rise and needs will have My dear Lord made a way; A murderer they save, The Prince of Life they slay. Yet steadfast he To suff'ring goes, That he his foes From thence might free. 6 In life no house, no home My Lord on earth might have; In death no friendly tomb But what a stranger gave. What may I say? Heav'n was his home; But mine the tomb Wherein he lay. 7 Here might I stay and sing, No story so divine! Never was love, dear King, Never was grief like thine. This is my friend, In whose sweet praise I all my days Could gladly spend. Topics: Cross; Devotions Stations of the Cross; Paschal Mystery; The Liturgical Year Friday of the Passion of the Lord (Good Friday); The Liturgical Year Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord; The Liturgical Year The Exaltation of the Holy Cross (September 14) Scripture: Isaiah 53 Used With Tune: LOVE UNKNOWN

This Is My Song

Author: Lloyd Stone; George Harkness Meter: 11.10.11.10.11.10 Appears in 28 hymnals First Line: This is my song, O God of all the nations Topics: Global Family; Patriotic; Peace; Global Family; Patriotic; Peace Used With Tune: FINLANDIA

For the Fruits of This Creation

Author: Fred Pratt Green, 1903-2000 Meter: 8.4.8.4.8.8.8.4 Appears in 73 hymnals Lyrics: 1 For the fruits of this creation, Thanks be to God; For the gifts of ev'ry nation, Thanks be to God; For the plowing, sowing, reaping, Silent growth while we are sleeping, Future needs in earth's safekeeping, Thanks be to God. 2 In the just reward of labor, God's will be done; In the help we give our neighbor, God's will be done; In our worldwide task of caring For the hungry and despairing, In the harvests we are sharing, God's will be done. 3 For the harvests of the Spirit, Thanks be to God; For the good we all inherit, Thanks be to God; For the wonders that astound us, For the truths that will confound us, Most of all, that love has found us, Thanks be to God. Topics: Creation; Harvest; Justice; Labor; Love of God for Us; Stewardship; Thanksgiving Scripture: Genesis 1:29 Used With Tune: AR HYD Y NOS