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What Wondrous Love Is This

Meter: 12.9.12.12.9 Appears in 252 hymnals 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 Christ should come in bliss to bear the heavy cross for my soul, for my soul, to bear the heavy cross for my soul! 2 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. 3 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! Topics: Burial and Memorial; Eternal Life; Holy Week; Jesus Christ Passion and Cross; Jesus Christ Savior; Year A Good Friday; Year A Holy Saturday; Year A Proper 21; Year B Lent 4; Year B Good Friday; Year B Holy Saturday; Year C Easter 3; Year C Epiphany 8; Year C Good Friday; Year C Holy Saturday Scripture: Revelation 5:13 Used With Tune: WONDROUS LOVE (CHRISTOPHER) Text Sources: 19th century, United States; alt.; First published in Mercer's Cluster, 1836

I'm Pressing on the Upward Way (Higher Ground)

Author: Johnson Oatman, Jr. Meter: 8.8.8.8 with refrain Appears in 339 hymnals First Line: I'm pressing on the upward way Refrain First Line: O lift me up, and I shall be Lyrics: 1 I’m pressing on the upward way, new heights I’m gaining every day; Still praying as I'm onward bound, “O plant me, God, on higher ground.” Refrain: O lift me up, and I shall be by faith in heaven eternally, A higher plane than I have found, O plant me, God, on higher ground. 2 My heart has no desire to stay where doubts arise and fears dismay; Though some may dwell where these abound, my prayer, my aim is higher ground. [Refrain] 3 I want to live above the world, Though Satan’s darts at me are hurled; For faith has caught a joyful sound, the song of saints on higher ground. [Refrain] 4 I want to scale the utmost height, and catch a gleam of glory bright; But still I’ll pray till heaven I’ve found, “God, lead me on the higher ground.” [Refrain] Topics: Eternal Life; Faith and Aspiration; Struggle and Conflict; Year A Epiphany 8; Year B Epiphany 6; Year C Proper 27 Used With Tune: HIGHER GROUND

Hosanna, Loud Hosanna

Author: Jennette Threlfall Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 160 hymnals First Line: "Hosanna, loud hosanna" Lyrics: 1 "Hosanna, loud hosanna," the little children sang; through pillared court and temple the lovely anthem rang; To Jesus, who had blessed them close folded to his breast, the children sang their praises, the simplest and the best. 2 From Olivet they followed amid a cheering crowd, the victor palm branch waving, and chanting clear and loud. The one whom angels worship rode on in lowly state, and glad to see the children, slowed down the donkey's gait. 3 "Hosanna in the highest!" That ancient song is ours, We hail our great Redeemer and sing with all our powers; "Hosanna, Christ, we praise you with heart and life and voice. Hosanna! In your presence forever we'll rejoice!" Topics: Children; Jesus Christ Triumphal Entry; Year A Palm Sunday; Year B Palm Sunday Scripture: Matthew 21:15 Used With Tune: ELLACOMBE

Jesus Calls Us, o'er the Tumult

Author: Cecil F. Alexander Meter: 8.7.8.7.7 Appears in 934 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Jesus calls us, o'er the tumult of our life's wild, restless sea; Day by day that voice still calls us, saying, "Christian, follow me," saying, "Christian, follow me." 2 As of old, Saint Andrew heard it by the Galilean lake, Turned from home and toil and kindred, leaving all for Jesus' sake, leaving all for Jesus' sake. 3 Jesus calls us from the worship of the treasures we adore, From each idol that would keep us, saying, "Christian, love me more," saying, "Christian, love me more." 4 In our joys and in our sorrows, days of toil and hours of ease, Jesus calls, in cares and pleasures, "Christian, love me more than these," "Christian, love me more than these." 5 Jesus calls us! By your mercies, Savior, may we hear your call, Give our hearts to your obedience, serve and love you best of all, serve and love you best of all. Topics: Biblical Names; Discipleship; Gospel Call and Response; Year A Epiphany 3; Year B Epiphany 3; Year C Epiphany 5; Year C Easter 3 Scripture: John 21:15 Used With Tune: ST. ANDREW

Savior, an Offering Costly and Sweet

Author: Edwin Parker Meter: 6.4.6.4.6.6.4.5 Appears in 119 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Savior, an offering costly and sweet, Mary of Bethany laid at your feet; May our love's incense rise sweeter than sacrifice, Savior to you, dear Savior to you. 2 Daily our lives would show weakness made strong, toilsome and gloomy ways brightened with song, Some deeds of kindness done, some souls by patience won, Savior to you, dear Savior to you. 3 Some word of hope, for hearts burdened with fears, some balm of peace, for eyes swollen with tears, Some dews of mercy shed, some wayward footsteps led, Savior to you, dear Savior to you. 4 Thus, ever serving you, till eventide closes the day of life, may we abide; And when earth's labors cease, bid us depart in peace, Savior to you, dear Savior to you. Topics: Biblical Names; Consecration; Faith and Aspiration; Service; Year A Monday in Holy Week; Year B Monday in Holy Week; Year C Lent 5; Year C Monday in Holy Week; Year C Proper 22 Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-2 Used With Tune: LOVE'S OFFERING

Watcher, Tell Us of the Night

Author: John Bowring Meter: 7.7.7.7 D Appears in 866 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Watcher, tell us of the night, what its signs of promise are. Traveler, O a wondrous sight! See that glory-beaming star! Watcher, does its beauteous ray news of joy or hope foretell? Traveler, yes; it brings the day, promised day of Israel! 2 Watcher, tell us of the night; higher yet that star ascends. Traveler, blessedness and light, peace and truth its course portends. Watcher, will its beams alone gild the spot that gave them birth? Traveler, ages are its own; see, it bursts o’er all the earth! 3 Watcher, tell us of the night, for the morning seems to dawn. Traveler, shadows take their flight, doubt and terror are withdrawn. Watcher, you may go your way; hasten to your quiet home. Traveler, I rejoice today, for Emmanuel has come! Topics: Advent; Jesus Christ Advent; Jesus Christ Birth and Infancy; Jesus Christ Strength and Refuge; Year B Advent 1; Year C Advent 1 Scripture: Isaiah 21:11-12 Used With Tune: ABERYSTWYTH

Lord, Make Me More Holy

Meter: 6.6.6.6.6.6 Appears in 11 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Lord, make me more holy, Lord, make me more holy. Lord, make me more holy, until we meet again: Holy, holy, holy, until we meet again. 2 Lord, make me more faithful, Lord, make me more faithful. Lord, make me more faithful, until we meet again. Faithful, faithful, faithful, until we meet again. 3 Lord, make me more humble, Lord, make me more humble. Lord, make me more humble, until we meet again. Humble, humble, humble, until we meet again. 4 Lord, make me more righteous, Lord, make me more righteous. Lord, make me more righteous, until we meet again. Righteous, righteous, righteous, until we meet again. Topics: Adoration and Praise God; Close of Worship; Travelers; Year A Ash Wednesday; Year B Ash Wednesday; Year C Ash Wednesday Used With Tune: LORD, MAKE ME MORE HOLY Text Sources: African-American spiritual

Alabanza (As the Rain Is Falling)

Author: Elise S. Eslinger; Pablo Fernández Badillo; Roberto Escamilla Meter: 6.6.6.6 D with refrain Appears in 15 hymnals First Line: Al caer la lluvia (As the rain is falling) Refrain First Line: Toda flor silvestre (All God's great creation) Topics: Adoration and Praise God; New Creation; Year C Epiphany 9; Year C Proper 4 Scripture: Psalm 96 Used With Tune: ALABANZA

This Is My Song

Author: Lloyd Stone Meter: 10.10.10.10.10.10 Appears in 28 hymnals First Line: This is my song, O God of all the nations Topics: Citizenship; Heritage; Peace World Scripture: Psalm 82:8 Used With Tune: FINLANDIA

Awake, Awake to Love and Work

Author: Geoffrey A. Studdert-Kennedy Meter: 8.6.8.6.8.6 Appears in 27 hymnals First Line: Awake, awake to love and work! Topics: Morning; Rural Life; Service; Stewardship and Creation; Zeal Used With Tune: MORNING SONG