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Canticle of Wisdom

Author: Henry Sloane Coffin Appears in 511 hymnals First Line: O come, thou Wisdom from on high Refrain First Line: O come, thou Wisdom from on high Topics: The Glory of the Triune God God's Nature; Canticles Used With Tune: [O come, thou Wisdom from on high]

Standing on the Promises

Author: R. Kelso Carter Meter: 11.11.11.9 with refrain Appears in 460 hymnals First Line: Standing on the promises of Christ my King Refrain First Line: Standing, standing Lyrics: 1. Standing on the promises of Christ my King, through eternal ages let his praises ring; glory in the highest, I will shout and sing, standing on the promises of God. Refrain: Standing, standing, standing on the promises of God my Savior; standing, standing, I'm standing on the promises of God. 2. Standing on the promises that cannot fail, when the howling storms of doubt and fear assail, by the living Word of God I shall prevail, standing on the promises of God. [Refrain] 3. Standing on the promises of Christ the Lord, bound to him eternally by love's strong cord, overcoming daily with the Spirit's sword, standing on the promises of God. [Refrain] 4. Standing on the promises I cannot fall, listening every moment to the Spirit's call, resting in my Savior as my all in all, standing on the promises of God. [Refrain] Topics: Justifying Grace Assurance; Affliction and Tribulation; Assurance; Courage Scripture: Ephesians 6:14-17 Used With Tune: PROMISES

Lift High the Cross

Author: George William Kitchin; Michael Robert Newbolt Meter: 10.10 with refrain Appears in 95 hymnals First Line: Come, Christians follow this triumphant sign 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 this triumphant sign. The hosts of God in unity combine. [Refrain] 2 Each newborn servant of the Crucified bears on the brow the seal of him who died. [Refrain] 3 O Lord, once lifted on the glorious tree, as thou hast promised, draw the world to thee. [Refrain] 4 So shall our song of triumph ever be: Praise to the Crucified for victory! [Refrain] Topics: The Grace of Jesus Christ In Praise of Christ; Christian Year Easter; Christian Year Christ the King; Jesus Christ; Jesus Christ Cross; Jesus Christ Name of; Music and Singing; Opening Hymns; Peace, World; Processionals; Testimony and Witness; Triumph; Zeal Used With Tune: CRUCIFER

Precious Lord, Take My Hand

Author: Thomas A. Dorsey Meter: Irregular Appears in 114 hymnals Topics: Sanctifiying and Perfecting Grace Prayer, Trust, Hope; Affliction and Tribulation; Comfort; Eternal Life; Funerals and Memorial Services; Grief; Hope Used With Tune: PRECIOUS LORD

Rescue the Perishing

Author: Fanny J. Crosby Meter: 6.5.10 D Appears in 785 hymnals Lyrics: 1. Rescue the perishing, care for the dying, snatch them in pity from sin and the grave; weep o'er the erring one, lift up the fallen, tell them of Jesus, the mighty to save. Refrain: Rescue the perishing, care for the dying; Jesus is merciful, Jesus will save. 2. Though they are slighting him, still he is waiting, waiting the penitent child to receive; plead with them earnestly, plead with them gently; he will forgive if they only believe. (Refrain) 3. Down in the human heart, crushed by the tempter, feelings lie buried that grace can restore; touched by a loving heart, wakened by kindness, chords that were broken will vibrate once more. (Refrain) 4. Rescue the perishing, duty demands it; strength for thy labor the Lord will provide; back to the narrow way patiently win them; tell the poor wanderer a Savior has died. (Refrain) Topics: The Nature of the Church Called to God's Mission; Discipleship and Service; Mission and Outreach; Testimony and Witness Used With Tune: RESCUE

Canticle of the Holy Trinity

Author: Johann J. Schütz; Francis E. Cox Appears in 195 hymnals First Line: Sing praise to God, who reigns above Lyrics: Response (General) Sing praise to God, who reigns above, the God of all creation. Topics: Canticles; The Glory of the Triune God Praise and Thanksgiving; Adoration and Praise; Aspiration and Resolve; Canticles; Christian Perfection; Christian Year Trinity Sunday; Morning Prayer Used With Tune: [Sing praise to God who reigns above] Text Sources: Words of reading 4th-5th cent. hymn, ICET, rev. ELLC

Silent Night, Holy Night

Author: Joseph Mohr; John F. Young; Anon. Meter: Irregular Appears in 631 hymnals Lyrics: 1. Silent night, holy night, all is calm, all is bright round yon virgin mother and child. Holy infant, so tender and mild, sleep in heavenly peace, sleep in heavenly peace. 1. Stille Nacht, heilige Nacht! Alles schläft, einsam wacht nur das traute hochheilige Paar, Holder Knabe mit lockigem Haar, schlaf im himmlischer Ruh, schlaf im himmlischer Ruh. 2. Silent night, holy night, shepherds quake at the sight; glories stream from heaven afar, heavenly hosts sing Alleluia! Christ the Savior is born, Christ the Savior is born! 3. Silent night, holy night, Son of God, love's pure light; radiant beams from thy holy face with the dawn of redeeming grace, Jesus, Lord, at thy birth, Jesus, Lord, at thy birth. 4. Silent night, holy night, wondrous star, lend thy light; with the angels let us sing, Alleluia to our King; Christ the Savior is born, Christ the Savior is born! Topics: Christ's Gracious Life Birth and Baptism; Christian Year Christmas; Christian Year Epiphany; Christ's Gracious Life Birth and Baptism; Christian Year Christmas; Christian Year Epiphany; Jesus Christ; Light Scripture: Luke 2:6-20 Used With Tune: STILLE NACHT

Come, My Way, My Truth, My Life

Author: George Herbert Meter: 7.7.7.7 Appears in 66 hymnals Lyrics: 1. Come, my Way, my Truth, my Life: such a way as gives us breath, such a truth as ends all strife, such a life as killeth death. 2. Come, my Light, my Feast, my Strength: such a light as shows a feast, such a feast as mends in length, such a strength as makes his guest. 3. Come, my Joy, my Love, my Heart: such a joy as none can move, such a love as none can part, such a heart as joys in love. Topics: The Sacraments and Rites of the Church Marriage; Service Music Opening Prayer; The Grace of Jesus Christ In Praise of Christ; The Sacraments and Rites of the Church Marriage; Calmness and Serenity; Holy Communion; Jesus Christ; Jesus Christ Presence; Service Music Opening Prayer; Service Music Invitation to Prayer; Weddings Scripture: John 14:6 Used With Tune: THE CALL

Fill My Cup, Lord

Author: Richard Blanchard Meter: Irregular Appears in 31 hymnals First Line: Fill my cup, Lord, I lift it up, Lord Topics: The Sacraments and Rites of the Church Eucharist (Holy Communion or The Lord's Supper); Choruses and Refrains; Holy Communion Scripture: John 4:5-15 Used With Tune: FILL MY CUP

Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming

Author: Theodore Baker Meter: 7.6.7.6.6.7.6 Appears in 102 hymnals Topics: Christ's Gracious Life Promised Coming; Christian Year Advent; Jesus Christ; Light; Salvation Scripture: Isaiah 35:1-2 Used With Tune: ES IST EIN ROS Text Sources: Sts. 1-2, 15th cent. German; st. 3 from The Hymnal, 1940