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What Wondrous Love Is This

Meter: 12.9.6.6.12.9 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 caused the Lord of bliss To bear the dreadful curse for my soul, for my soul, To bear the dreadful curse for my soul. 2 When I was sinking down, sinking down, sinking down, When I was sinking down, sinking down, When I was sinking down Beneath God's righteous frown, Christ laid aside His crown for my soul, for my soul, Christ laid aside His crown for my soul. 3 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. 4 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 thro' eternity, I'll sing on, I'll sing on, And thro' eternity I'll sing on. Topics: Christ Atonement, Crucifixion, Suffering and Death Used With Tune: WONDROUS LOVE Text Sources: American Folk Hymn

Nearer, My God, to Thee

Author: Sarah F. Adams Meter: 6.4.6.4.6.6.6.4 Appears in 2,492 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Nearer, my God, to Thee, Nearer to Thee, E'en though it be a cross That raiseth me! Still all my song shall be: Nearer, my God, to Thee; Nearer, my God, to Thee, Nearer to Thee. 2 Though like the wanderer, The sun gone down, Darkness be over me, My rest a stone; Yet in my dreams I'd be Nearer, my God, to Thee; Nearer, my God, to Thee, Nearer to Thee. 3 There let the way appear, Steps unto heav'n; All that thou sendest me, In mercy giv'n; Angels to beckon me Nearer, my God, to Thee; Nearer, my God, to Thee, Nearer to Thee. 4 Then, with my waking tho'ts Bright with Thy praise, Out of my stony griefs Bethel I'll raise; So by my woes to be Nearer, my God, to Thee; Nearer, my God, to Thee, Nearer to Thee. 5 Or if, on joyful wing Cleaving the sky, Sun, moon, and stars forgot, Upward I fly, Still all my song shall be, Nearer, my God, to Thee; Nearer, my God, to Thee, Nearer to Thee. Scripture: Genesis 28:10-22 Used With Tune: BETHANY

Infant Holy, Infant Lowly

Author: Edith E. M. Reed Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.7 Appears in 95 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Infant holy, Infant lowly, For His bed– a cattle stall; Oxen lowing, little knowing Christ, the Babe, is Lord of all. Swift are winging angels singing, Noels ringing, tidings bringing: Christ, the Babe, is Lord of all! Christ, the Babe, is Lord of all! 2 Flocks were sleeping; shepherds keeping Vigil till the morning new Saw the glory, heard the story– Tidings of a gospel true. Thus rejoicing, free from sorrow, Praises voicing greet the morrow: Christ, the Babe, was born for you! Christ, the Babe, was born for you! Topics: Christ Birth Used With Tune: W ZLOBIE LEZY Text Sources: Polish carol

Jesus Christ Is Risen Today

Author: Charles Wesley Meter: 7.7.7.7 with alleluias Appears in 491 hymnals First Line: Jesus Christ is risen today, Alleluia! Lyrics: 1 Jesus Christ is risen today, Alleluia! Our triumphant holy day, Alleluia! Who did once, upon the cross, Alleluia! Suffer to redeem our loss, Alleluia! 2 Hymns of praise, then, let us sing, Alleluia! Unto Christ, our heavenly King, Alleluia! Who endured the cross and grave, Alleluia! Sinners to redeem and save, Alleluia! 3 Sing we to our God above, Alleluia! Praise eternal as His love: Alleluia! Praise Him, all ye heavenly host, Alleluia! Father, Son and Holy Ghost, Alleluia! Topics: Adoration and Praise Jesus Our Savior; Christ Atonement, Crucifixion, Suffering and Death; The Life of Christ Resurrection Used With Tune: LLANFAIR Text Sources: Latin hymn, 14th century; Lyra Davidica, 1708 (translation), altered

We've a Story to Tell to the Nations

Author: H. Ernest Nichol Meter: Irregular Appears in 306 hymnals Refrain First Line: For the darkness shall turn to dawning Lyrics: 1 We've a story to tell to the nations That shall turn their hearts to the right, A story of truth and mercy, A story of peace and light, A story of peace and light. Refrain: For the darkness shall turn to dawning, And the dawning to noonday bright, And Christ's great kingdom shall come on earth - The kingdom of love and light. 2 We've a song to be sung to the nations That shall lift their hearts to the Lord, A song that shall conquer evil, And shatter the spear and sword, And shatter the spear and sword. [Refrain] 3 We've a message to give to the nations - That the Lord who reigneth above Hath sent us His Son to save us And show us that God is love, And show us that God is love. [Refrain] 4 We've a Savior to show to the nations Who the path of sorrow hath trod, That all of the world's great peoples Might come to the truth of God, Might come to the truth of God. [Refrain] Topics: The Living Church Missions and Ministry Used With Tune: MESSAGE

For the Beauty of the Earth

Author: Folliott S. Pierpoint Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.7 Appears in 635 hymnals Lyrics: 1 For the beauty of the earth, For the glory of the skies, For the love which from our birth Over and around us lies: Refrain: Lord of all, to Thee we raise This our hymn of grateful praise. 2 For the wonder of each hour Of the day and of the night, Hill and vale and tree and flower, Sun and moon and stars of light: [Refrain] 3 For the joy of human love, Brother, sister, parent, child, Friends on earth and friends above; For all gentle thoughts and mild: [Refrain] 4 For Thy Church that evermore Lifteth holy hands above, Offering up on every shore Her pure sacrifice of love: [Refrain] 5 For Thyself, best gift divine, To our race so freely given; For that great, great love of Thine, Peace on earth and joy in heaven: [Refrain] Topics: Special Times and Seasons Thanksgiving Used With Tune: DIX

I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day

Author: Henry W. Longfellow Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 116 hymnals Lyrics: 1 I heard the bells on Christmas day Their old familiar carols play, And wild and sweet the words repeat Of peace on earth, good-will to men. 2 I thought how, as the day had come, The belfries of all Christendom Had rolled along th'unbroken song Of peace on earth, good-will to men. 3 And in despair I bowed my head: "There is no peace on earth," I said, "For hate is strong, and mocks the song Of peace on earth, good-will to men." 4 Then pealed the bells more loud and deep: "God is not dead, nor doth He sleep; The wrong shall fail, the right prevail, With peace on earth, good-will to men." 5 Then ringing, singing on its way, The world revolved from night to day– A voice, a chime, a chant sublime Of peace on earth, good-will to men! Topics: Christ Birth Used With Tune: WALTHAM

It Came Upon the Midnight Clear

Author: Edmund H. Sears Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 873 hymnals Lyrics: 1 It came upon the midnight clear, That glorious song of old, From angels bending near the earth To touch their harps of gold; "Peace on the earth, good will to men, From heaven's all-gracious King!" The world in solemn stillness lay To hear the angels sing. 2 Still thro' the cloven skies they come With peaceful wings unfurled, And still their heav'nly music floats O'er all the weary world; Above its sad and lowly plains they bend on hov'ring wing, And ever o'er its Babel sounds The blessed angels sing. 3 And ye, beneath life's crushing load, Whose forms are bending low, Who toil along the climbing way With painful steps and slow, Look now! for glad and golden hours Come swiftly on the wing: O rest beside the weary road And hear the angels sing. 4 For lo! the days are hast'ning on, By prophets seen of old, When with the ever-circling years Shall come the time foretold, When peace shall over all the earth Its ancient splendors fling, And the whole world give back the song Which now the angels sing. Topics: Christ Birth Used With Tune: CAROL

My Jesus, I Love Thee

Author: William R. Featherston Meter: 11.11.11.11 Appears in 1,085 hymnals First Line: My Jesus, I love Thee, I know Thou art mine Lyrics: 1 My Jesus, I love Thee; I know Thou art mine. For Thee all the follies of sin I resign. My gracious Redeemer, my Savior art Thou: If ever I loved Thee, my Jesus, 'tis now. 2 I love Thee because Thou hast first loved me And purchased my pardon on Calvary's tree. I love Thee for wearing the thorns on Thy brow: If ever I loved Thee, my Jesus, 'tis now. 3 I'll love Thee in life; I will love Thee in death And praise Thee as long as Thou lendest me breath. And say when the death-dew lies cold on my brow, "If ever I loved Thee, my Jesus, 'tis now." 4 In mansions of glory and endless delight, I'll ever adore Thee in heaven so bright. I'll sing with the glittering crown on my brow, "If ever I loved Thee, my Jesus, 'tis now." Topics: Adore the Lord Used With Tune: GORDON

O Jesus, I Have Promised

Author: John E. Bode Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 622 hymnals Lyrics: 1 O Jesus, I have promised To serve Thee to the end; Be Thou forever near me, My Master and my Friend; I shall not fear the battle If Thou art by my side, Nor wander from the pathway If Thou wilt be my guide. 2 O let me feel Thee near me, The world is ever near; I see the sights that dazzle, The tempting sounds I hear: My foes are ever near me, Around me and within; But, Jesus, draw Thou nearer, And shield my soul from sin. 3 O let me hear Thee speaking In accents clear and still, Above the storms of passion, The murmurs of self-will. O speak to reassure me, To hasten or control; O speak, and make me listen, Thou guardian of my soul. 4 O Jesus, Thou hast promised To all who follow Thee, That where Thou art in glory There shall Thy servant be; And, Jesus, I have promised To serve Thee to the end; O give me grace to follow, My Master and my Friend. Topics: Walking with God Stewardship and Service Used With Tune: ANGEL'S STORY