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There's a Wideness in God's Mercy

Author: Frederick W. Faber, 1814-1863 Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 900 hymnals Lyrics: 1 There's a wideness in God's mercy, like the wideness of the sea; there's a kindness in God's justice which is more than liberty. There is no place where earth's sorrows are more felt than up in heav'n. There is no place where earth's failings have such kindly judgment giv'n. 2 There is welcome for the sinner, and a promised grace made good; there is mercy with the Savior; there is healing in his blood. There is grace enough for thousands of new worlds as great as this; there is room for fresh creations in that upper home of bliss. 3 For the love of God is broader than the measures of the mind; and the heart of the Eternal is most wonderfully kind. But we make this love too narrow by false limits of our own; and we magnify its strictness with a zeal God will not own. 4 'Tis not all we owe to Jesus; it is something more than all: greater good because of evil, larger mercy through the fall. Make our love, O God, more faithful; let us take you at your word, and our lives will be thanksgiving for the goodness of the Lord. Topics: Grace, Faith; Invitation; Atonement; Grace, Faith; Invitation; Mercy; Welcome Used With Tune: ST. HELENA

Let Streams of Living Justice

Author: William Whitla, b. 1934 Meter: 13.13.13.13.13.13 Appears in 4 hymnals First Line: Let streams of living justice flow down upon the earth Topics: Justice, Peace; Justice, Peace Used With Tune: THAXTED

God of Grace and God of Glory

Author: Harry E. Fosdick, 1878-1969 Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7.7 Appears in 155 hymnals Lyrics: 1 God of grace and God of glory, on your people pour your pow'r, crown your ancient church's story; bring its bud to glorious flow'r. Grant us wisdom, grant us courage for the facing of this hour, for the facing of this hour. 2 Lo! The hosts of evil round us scorn the Christ, assail his ways! From the fears that long have bound us free our hearts to faith and praise. Grant us wisdom, grant us courage for the living of these days, for the living of these days. 3 Cure your children's warring madness; bend our pride to your control; shame our wanton, selfish gladness, rich in things and poor in soul. Grant us wisdom, grant us courage, lest we miss your kingdom's goal, lest we miss your kingdom's goal. 4 Save us from weak resignation to the evils we deplore; let the gift of your salvation be our glory evermore. Grant us wisdom, grant us courage, serving you whom we adore, serving you whom we adore. Topics: Justice, Peace; Justice, Peace; Service Used With Tune: CWM RHONDDA

Angels, from the Realms of Glory

Author: James Montgomery, 1771-1854 Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Appears in 764 hymnals Refrain First Line: Come, and worship, come and worship Lyrics: 1 Angels, from the realms of glory, wing your flight o'er all the earth; once you sang creation's story, now proclaim Messiah's birth: Refrain: Come and worship, come and worship, worship Christ, the new-born king. 2 Shepherds, in the fields abiding, watching o'er your flocks by night, God with us is now residing, yonder shines the infant light. [Refrain] 3 Sages, leave your contemplations, brighter visions beam afar; seek the great Desire of nations, you have seen his natal star. [Refrain] 4 All creation, join in praising God, the Father, Spirit, Son, evermore your voices raising to the eternal Three in One. [Refrain] Topics: Christmas; Christmas; Epiphany, Time After Epiphany Used With Tune: REGENT SQUARE Text Sources: Salisbury Hymn Book, 1857, st. 4

Jesus, Keep Me Near the Cross

Author: Fanny J. Crosby, 1820-1915 Meter: 7.6.7.6 with refrain Appears in 682 hymnals Refrain First Line: In the cross, in the cross Lyrics: 1 Jesus, keep me near the cross, there's a precious fountain; free to all, a healing stream flows from Calv'ry's mountain. Refrain: In the cross, in the cross be my glory ever; till my ransomed soul shall find rest beyond the river. 2 Near the cross, a trembling soul, love and mercy found me; there the bright and morning star sheds its beams around me. [Refrain] 3 Near the cross! O Lamb of God, bring its scenes before me; help me walk from day to day with its shadow o'er me. [Refrain] 4 Near the cross I'll watch and wait, hoping, trusting ever, till I reach the golden strand just beyond the river. [Refrain] Topics: Grace, Faith; Holy Cross Day; Lent; Commitment, Discipleship; Cross-bearing; Grace, Faith; Holy Cross Day; Lent; Trust, Guidance Used With Tune: NEAR THE CROSS

Amazing Grace, How Sweet the Sound

Author: John Newton, 1725-1807 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,425 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 The Lord has promised good to me; his word my hope secures; he will my shield and portion be as long as life endures. 5 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: Trust, Guidance; Trust, Guidance Used With Tune: NEW BRITAIN

My Lord, What a Morning

Meter: 6.8.7.7 with refrain Appears in 44 hymnals First Line: You will hear the trumpet sound Lyrics: Refrain: My Lord, what a morning; my Lord, what a morning; oh, my Lord, what a morning, when the stars begin to fall. 1 You will hear the trumpet sound, to wake the nations underground, looking to my God's right hand, when the stars begin to fall. [Refrain] 2 You will hear the sinner cry, to wake the nations underground, looking to my God's right hand, when the stars begin to fall. [Refrain] 3 You will hear the Christian shout, to wake the nations underground, looking to my God's right hand, when the stars begin to fall. [Refrain] Topics: Morning; End Time; Advent; End Time; Judgment; Morning Used With Tune: BURLEIGH Text Sources: African American spriitual

Just a Closer Walk with Thee

Meter: Irregular Appears in 114 hymnals First Line: I am weak but thou art strong Lyrics: Refrain: Just a closer walk with thee, grant it, Jesus, is my plea; daily walking close to thee, let it be, dear Lord, let it be. 1 I am weak but thou art strong: Jesus, keep me from all wrong; I’ll be satisfied as long as I walk, let me walk close to thee. [Refrain] 2 Through this world of toil and snares, if I falter, Lord, who cares? Who with me my burden shares? None but thee, dear Lord, none but thee. [Refrain] 3 When my feeble life is o’er, time for me will be no more; guide me gently, safely o’er to thy kingdom shore, to thy shore. [Refrain] Topics: Lament; Holy Communion; Lament; Trust, Guidance Used With Tune: CLOSER WALK Text Sources: North American traditional

Shall We Gather at the River

Author: Robert Lowry, 1825-1899 Meter: 8.7.8.7 with refrain Appears in 750 hymnals Refrain First Line: Yes, we'll gather at the rivier Lyrics: 1 Shall we gather at the river, where bright angel feet have trod, with its crystal tide forever flowing by the throne of God? Refrain: Yes, we’ll gather at the river, the beautiful, the beautiful river; gather with the saints at the river that flows by the throne of God. 2 On the margin of the river, washing up its silver spray, we will walk and worship ever, all the happy golden day. [Refrain] 3 Ere we reach the shining river, lay we ev'ry burden down; grace our spirits will deliver, and provide a robe and crown. [Refrain] 4 Soon we’ll reach the shining river, soon our pilgrimage will cease; soon our happy hearts will quiver with the melody of peace. [Refrain] Topics: Comfort, Rest; Festivals, Commemorations; Comfort, Rest; Festivals, Commemorations; Heaven; Holy Baptism Used With Tune: HANSON PLACE

My Life Flows On in Endless Song

Author: Robert Lowry, 1825-1899 Meter: 8.7.8.7 with refrain Appears in 144 hymnals Refrain First Line: No storm can shake my inmost calm Lyrics: 1 My life flows on in endless song; above earth’s lamentation, I catch the sweet, though far-off hymn that hails a new creation. Refrain: No storm can shake my inmost calm while to that Rock I’m clinging. Since Christ is Lord of heaven and earth, how can I keep from singing? 2 Through all the tumult and the strife, I hear that music ringing. It finds an echo in my soul. How can I keep from singing? [Refrain] 3 What though my joys and comforts die? The Lord my Savior liveth. What though the darkness gather round? Songs in the night he giveth. [Refrain] 4 The peace of Christ makes fresh my heart, a fountain ever springing! All things are mine since I am his! How can I keep from singing? [Refrain] Topics: Grief, Sorrow; Trust, Guidance; Grief, Sorrow; Praise, Thanksgiving; Trust, Guidance Used With Tune: HOW CAN I KEEP FROM SINGING