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Low in the Grave He Lay

Author: Robert Lowry Meter: 11.10 with refrain Appears in 427 hymnals Refrain First Line: Up from the grave he arose Lyrics: 1 Low in the grave he lay, Jesus, my Savior! Waiting the coming day, Jesus, my Lord! Refrain: Up from the grave he arose, with a mighty triumph o’er his foes! He arose a victor from the dark domain, and he lives forever with his saints to reign! He arose! He arose! Alleluia! Christ arose! 2 Vainly they watch his bed, Jesus, my Savior! Vainly they seal the dead, Jesus, my Lord! [Refrain] 3 Death cannot keep its prey, Jesus, my Savior! He tore the bars away, Jesus, my Lord! [Refrain] Topics: Jesus Christ Death of; Reign of Christ Scripture: Matthew 27:57-66, 28:1-10 Used With Tune: CHRIST AROSE Text Sources: Brightest and Best, 1875

All Creatures, Worship God Most High

Author: Saint Francis of Assisi; William H. Draper Meter: 8.8.8.8 with alleluias Appears in 264 hymnals Lyrics: 1 *All creatures worship God most high, lift up your voice in earth and sky, alleluia, alleluia! Thou burning sun with golden beam, thou silver moon with softer gleam, O sing ye, O sing ye, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia! 2 Thou rushing wind that art so strong, ye clouds that sail in heav’n along, alleluia, alleluia! Thou rising morn in praise rejoice, ye lights of evening, find a voice, O sing ye, O sing ye, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia! 3 Thou flowing water, pure and clear, make music for thy God to hear, alleluia, alleluia! Thou fire so masterful and bright, that givest all both warmth and light, O sing ye, O sing ye, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia! 4 Dear mother earth, who day by day, unfoldest blessings on our way, alleluia, alleluia! The flow’rs and fruits that in thee grow, let them God’s glory also show, O sing ye, O sing ye, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia! 5 And ev’ryone, with tender heart, forgiving others, take your part, alleluia, alleluia! Ye who long pain and sorrow bear, sing praise and cast on God your care, O sing ye, O sing ye, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia! 6 And thou, most kind and gentle death, waiting to hush our final breath, alleluia, alleluia! Thou leadest home the child of God, as Christ before that way hath trod, O sing ye, O sing ye, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia! 7 Let all things their Creator bless, and worship God in humbleness, alleluia, alleluia! To God all thanks and praise belong! Join in the everlasting song: O sing ye, O sing ye, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia! *Or, “All creatures of our God and King, / lift up your voice and with us sing” Topics: Animals; Creation Beauty of; Gathering; Worship; Animals; Creation Beauty of; Death and Eternal Life; Funeral / Memorial Service; Gathering; Heritage Before 1500; Worship Scripture: Job 12:7-10 Used With Tune: LASST UNS ERFREUEN Text Sources: “Laudato sia Dio mio Signore,” 1225; trans. William H. Draper (England), Hymns of the Spirit, 1926, alt.

We Praise Thee, O God

Author: William P. Mackay Meter: 11.11 with refrain Appears in 1,239 hymnals First Line: We praise thee, O God, for the Son of thy love Refrain First Line: Hallelujah! Thine the glory Lyrics: 1 We praise thee, O God, for the Son of thy love, for Jesus who died, and is now gone above. Refrain: Hallelujah! Thine the glory, hallelujah! Amen! Hallelujah! Thine the glory, revive us again. 2 We praise thee, O God, for thy Spirit of light who has shown us our Savior and scattered our night. [Refrain] 3 We praise thee, O God, for the joy thou hast giv’n to thy saints in communion, these foretastes of heav’n. [Refrain] 4 Revive us again, fill each heart with thy love. May each soul be rekindled with fire from above. [Refrain] Topics: Atonement; Conversion and New Life; Gathering; Jesus Christ Ascension of; Reign of Christ Scripture: Psalm 85:4-7 Used With Tune: REVIVE US AGAIN Text Sources: The Praise of Jesus, 1863

Amazing Grace!

Author: John Newton Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,431 hymnals First Line: Amazing grace! How sweet the sound Lyrics: 1 Amazing grace! how sweet the sound, that saved a wretch like me! I once was lost, but now am found; was blind, but now I see. 2 ‘Twas grace that taught my heart to fear, and grace my fears relieved. How precious did that grace appear the hour I first believed. 3 Through many dangers, toils, and snares I have already come. ‘Tis grace has brought me safe thus far, and grace will lead me home. 4 When we’ve been there ten thousand years, bright shining as the sun, we’ve no less days to sing God’s praise than when we’d first begun. Topics: Conversion and New Life; Heaven; Trials; Conversion and New Life; Death and Eternal Life; Funeral / Memorial Service; God Faithfulness of; Grace; Heaven; Hope; Salvation; Trials Scripture: Romans 3:21-26 Used With Tune: NEW BRITAIN (AMAZING GRACE) Text Sources: stanzas 1–3 John Newton (England), Olney Hymns, 1779; stanza 4 A Collection of Sacred Ballads (USA), 1790, alt.

This Is God’s Wondrous World

Author: Maltbie D. Babcock Meter: 6.6.8.6 D Appears in 318 hymnals First Line: This is God's wondrous world Lyrics: 1 This is God’s wondrous world, and to my list’ning ears all nature sings, and round me rings the music of the spheres. This is God’s wondrous world; I rest me in the thought of rocks and trees, of skies and seas, the wonders God has wrought. 2 This is God’s wondrous world; the birds their carols raise, the morning light, the dark of night, declare their Maker’s praise. This is God’s wondrous world; a wand’rer I may roam Whate’er my lot, it matters not, my heart is still at home. 3 This is God’s wondrous world; oh, let me ne’er forget that though the wrong seems oft so strong, God is the ruler yet. This is God’s wondrous world; the battle is not done. Jesus who died shall be glorified, and earth and heav’n be one. Topics: Creation Beauty of; Evening; Morning; Praise Scripture: Psalm 8 Used With Tune: TERRA BEATA Text Sources: Thoughts for Every-Day Living, 1901, alt.

I Sing the Mighty Power of God

Author: Isaac Watts Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 470 hymnals First Line: I sing the mighty pow'r of God Lyrics: 1 I sing the mighty pow’r 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, that filled the earth with food. God formed the creatures with a 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 flow’r 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, there’s not a place where we can flee but God is present there. Topics: Children Appropriate for; Confessing Faith; Creation God as Creator; God Power of; God Presence of; God Works of Scripture: Genesis 1 Used With Tune: ELLACOMBE Text Sources: Divine and Moral Songs for Children, 1715, alt.

Holy God, We Praise Thy Name

Author: Clarence A. Walworth; Ignace Franz Meter: 7.8.7.8.7.7 Appears in 203 hymnals First Line: Holy God, we praise thy name (Großer Gott, wir loben dich!) Lyrics: 1 Holy God, we praise thy name. God of all, we bow before thee. All on earth your scepter claim; all in heav’n above adore thee. Infinite thy vast domain, everlasting is thy reign. 2 Hark, the loud celestial hymn, angel choirs above are raising. Cherubim and seraphim, in unceasing chorus praising, fill the heav’ns with sweet accord: Holy, holy, holy Lord. 3 Lo! the apostolic train join thy sacred name to hallow. Prophets swell the glad refrain, and the blessed martyrs follow, and, from morn till set of sun, through the church the song goes on. 4 Holy Author, Holy Word, Holy Spirit, three we name thee; still, one holy voice is heard: undivided God, we claim thee, and adoring bend the knee, while we own the mystery. 1 Großer Gott, wir loben dich! Herr, wir preisen deine Stärke! Vor dir neigt die Erde sich und bewundert deine Werke. Wie du warst vor aller Zeit, so bleibst du in Ewigkeit! 2 Alles, was dich preisen kann, Cherubim und Seraphinen, stimmen dir ein Loblied an, alle Engel die dir dienen, rufen dir stets ohne Ruh: “Heilig, heilig, heilig!” zu. 3 Heilig, Herr Gott Zebaoth! Heilig, Herr der Himmelsheere! Starker Helfer in der Not; Himmel, Erde, Luft und Meere sind erfüllt von deinem Ruhm; alles ist dein Eigentum. 4 Auf dem ganzen Erdenkreis loben Große und auch Kleine; dich, Gott Vater; dir zum Preis singt die heilige Gemeinde, sie verehrt auf seinem Thron deinen eingebornen Sohn. Topics: All Saints’ Day; Confessing Faith; Eternal Life; Heaven; Heritage Before 1500; Reign of God; Trinity Scripture: Psalm 45:6 Used With Tune: GROẞER GOTT, WIR LOBEN DICH Text Sources: “Te Deum laudamus” (present-day Italy), late 4th c.

We Are Often Tossed and Driven

Author: Charles A. Tindley Meter: 7.7.15.7.7.11 Appears in 95 hymnals First Line: We are often tossed and driv’n Refrain First Line: By and by Lyrics: 1 We are often tossed and driv’n on the restless sea of time, somber skies and howling tempest oft succeed a bright sunshine; in that land of perfect day, when the mists have rolled away, we will understand it better by and by. Refrain: By and by, when the morning comes, when the saints of God are gathered home, we’ll tell the story, how we’ve overcome, for we’ll understand it better by and by. 2 We are often destitute of the things that life demands, want of food and want of shelter, thirsty hills and barren lands; we are trusting in the Lord, and according to the Word, we will understand it better by and by. [Refrain] 3 Temptations, hidden snares, often take us unawares, and our hearts are made to bleed for any thoughtless word or deed; and we wonder why the test when we try to do our best, but we’ll understand it better by and by. [Refrain] Topics: Death and Eternal Life; Doubt; Faith; Heritage African American; Joy; Lent; Suffering Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:12 Used With Tune: BY AND BY

Praise Him, Praise Him

Author: Fanny J. Crosby Meter: 12.10.12.10.11.10 with refrain Appears in 406 hymnals First Line: Praise him, praise him! Refrain First Line: Praise him! Praise him! Lyrics: 1 Praise him, praise him! Jesus, our blessed redeemer! Sing, O earth, his wonderful love proclaim! Hail him, hail him! Highest archangels in glory! Strength and honor give to his holy name! Like a shepherd, Jesus will guard his children. In his arms he carries them all day long. Refrain: Praise him! Praise him! tell of his excellent greatness. Praise him! Praise him! ever in joyful song. 2 Praise him, praise him! Jesus, our blessed redeemer! For our sins, he suffered, and bled, and died. He our rock, our hope of eternal salvation, hail him, hail him! Jesus, the crucified. Sound his praises, Jesus who bore our sorrows, love unbounded, wonderful, deep, and strong. [Refrain] 3 Praise him, praise him! Jesus, our blessed redeemer! Heav’nly portals loud with hosannas ring! Jesus, Savior, reigneth forever and ever! Crown him, crown him! prophet, and priest, and king! Christ is coming, over the world victorious. Pow’r and glory unto the Lord belong. [Refrain] Topics: Jesus Christ Death of; Jesus Christ Images and Names of; Jesus Christ Second Coming of; Reign of Christ Scripture: Psalm 95:1-2 Used With Tune: ALLEN Text Sources: Bright Jewels for the Sunday School, 1869

We Praise You, O God, Our Redeemer

Author: Julia Cory Meter: 12.11.12.11 Appears in 157 hymnals First Line: We praise you, O God, our Redeemer, Creator Lyrics: 1 We praise you, O God, our Redeemer, Creator; in grateful devotion our tribute we bring. We lay it before you; we kneel and adore you; we bless your holy name: glad praises we sing. 2 We worship you, God of our ancestors’ stories, through trial and tempest, companion and guide. When perils o’ertake us, you will not forsake us, but faithful to your promise, you walk by our side. 3 With voices united our praises we offer, and gladly our songs of thanksgiving we raise. Our sins now confessing, we pray for your blessing, to you, our great Redeemer, forever be praise! Topics: Covenant; Giving; Praise; Thanksgiving Scripture: Psalm 48:9-14 Used With Tune: KREMSER Text Sources: Hymns of the Living Church, 1910, alt.