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Lift High the Cross

Author: George W. Kitchin ; Michael R. Newbolt Appears in 95 hymnals First Line: Come, Christians, follow where our Savior trod 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 where our Savior trod, the Lamb victorious, Christ, the Son of God. [Refrain] 2 All newborn servants of the Crucified bear on their brows the seal of him who died. [Refrain] 3 From north and south, from east and west we raise in growing unison our song of praise. [Refrain] 4 O Lord, once lifted on the tree of pain, draw all the world to seek you once again. [Refrain] 5 Let every race and every language tell of him who saves our lives from death and hell. [Refrain] 6 Set up your throne, that earth's despair may cease beneath the shadow of its healing peace. [Refrain] 7 So shall our song of triumph ever be: praise to the Crucified for victory! [Refrain] Topics: Call to Discples; The Church; Church Year Christ the King; The Cross; Jesus Christ Confidence in; Jesus Christ King; Jesus Christ Lamb; Jesus Christ Love; Jesus Christ Son of God; Unity in Christ; Elements of Worship Baptism Scripture: Matthew 16:24 Used With Tune: CRUCIFER

Hark, the Glad Sound! The Savior Comes

Author: Philip Doddridge Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 822 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Hark, the glad sound! The Savior comes, the Savior promised long! Let every heart prepare a throne, and every voice a song. 2 He comes the prisoners to release, in Satan’s bondage held; the gates of brass before him burst, the iron fetters yield. 3 He comes the broken heart to bind, the wounded soul to cure, and with the treasures of his grace to enrich the humbled poor. 4 Our glad hosannas, Prince of Peace, your welcome shall proclaim, and heaven’s eternal arches ring with your beloved name. Topics: Biblical Names and Places Satan; Church Year Advent; Church Year Christ the King; Freedom; Jesus Christ Second Coming; Occasional Services Healing Service; Poverty and Oppression Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-3 Used With Tune: RICHMOND

Of the Father's Love Begotten

Author: Marcus Aurelius Clemens Prudentius, 348-413 Appears in 214 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Of the Father’s love begotten ere the worlds began to be, he is Alpha and Omega– he the source, the ending he, of the things that are, that have been, and that future years shall see evermore and evermore. 2 O that birth forever blessed, when a virgin, blest with grace, by the Holy Ghost conceiving, bore the Savior of our race; and the babe, the world’s Redeemer, first revealed his sacred face, evermore and evermore. 3 This is he whom seers in old time chanted of with one accord, whom the voices of the prophets promised in their faithful word; now he shines, the long expected; let creation praise its Lord evermore and evermore. 4 Let the heights of heaven adore him; angel hosts, his praises sing: powers, dominions, bow before him and extol our God and King; let no tongue on earth be silent, every voice in concert ring evermore and evermore. 5 Christ, to you, with God the Father and the Spirit, there shall be hymn and chant and high thanksgiving and the shout of jubilee: honor, glory, and dominion and eternal victory evermore and evermore. Topics: Church Year Christmas; Doxologies; Jesus Christ King Scripture: Revelation 22:13 Used With Tune: DIVINUM MYSTERIUM Text Sources: Tr. composite

Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming

Author: Theodore Baker; Gracia Grindal; John C. Mattes, 1876-1948 Meter: 7.6.7.6.6.7.6 Appears in 102 hymnals Topics: Biblical Names and Places Isaiah; Biblical Names and Places Jesse; Church Year Christmas; Love God's Love for Us Scripture: Isaiah 11:1 Used With Tune: ES IST EIN' ROS' ENTSPRUNGEN Text Sources: German, 15th c.

Kyrie Eleison (Lord, Have Mercy)

Appears in 278 hymnals Lyrics: Greek: Kyrie eleison. Kyrie eleison. Kyrie eleison. English: Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. Topics: Responses To Confession; Elements of Worship Confession Scripture: Psalm 67:1 Used With Tune: KYRIE RUSSIA Text Sources: early Greek Liturgy

Hark! The Herald Angels Sing

Author: Charles Wesley Appears in 1,334 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Hark! the herald angels sing, “Glory to the newborn King; peace on earth and mercy mild, God and sinners reconciled!” Joyful, all ye nations, rise; join the triumph of the skies; with the angelic hosts proclaim, “Christ is born in Bethlehem!” Refrain: Hark! the herald angels sing, “Glory to the newborn King!” 2 Christ, by highest heaven adored, Christ, the everlasting Lord! Late in time behold him come, offspring of the virgin's womb. Veiled in flesh the Godhead see; hail the incarnate Deity, pleased as man with us to dwell, Jesus, our Immanuel. [Refrain] 3 Hail the heaven born Prince of Peace! Hail the Sun of Righteousness! Light and life to all he brings, risen with healing in his wings. Mild, he lays his glory by, born that we no more may die, born to raise us from the earth, born to give us second birth. [Refrain] Topics: Biblical Names and Places Bethlehem; Church Year Christmas Scripture: Malachi 4:2 Used With Tune: MENDELSSOHN

Savior, Again to Your Dear Name We Raise

Author: John Ellerton Meter: 10.10.10.10 Appears in 854 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Savior, again to your dear name we raise with one accord our parting hymn of praise. We give you thanks before our worship cease, and now departing, wait your word of peace. 2 Grant us your peace upon our homeward way; with you began, with you shall end the day. Guard now the lips from sin, the hearts from shame, that in this house have called upon your name. 3 Grant us your peace, Lord, through the coming night; turn all our darkness to your perfect light. Then, while we sleep, our hope and strength renew, for dark and light are both alike to you. 4 Grant us your peace throughout our earthly life: comfort in sorrow, courage in the strife. Then when your voice shall make our conflict cease, call us, O Lord, to your eternal peace. Topics: Daily Prayer Evening; Jesus Christ Peace; New Heaven and Earth; Responses To Benediction; Rest; Elements of Worship Charge and Blessing Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13 Used With Tune: ELLERS

For All the Saints

Author: William W. How Meter: 10.10.10 with alleluias Appears in 570 hymnals First Line: For all the saints who from their labors rest Lyrics: 1 For all the saints who from their labors rest, who thee by faith before the world confessed, thy name, O Jesus, be forever blest. Alleluia, alleluia! 2 Thou wast their rock, their fortress, and their might; thou, Lord, their captain in the well fought fight; thou in the darkness drear their one true light. Alleluia, alleluia! 3 O blest communion, fellowship divine! We feebly struggle, they in glory shine; yet all are one in thee, for all are thine. Alleluia, alleluia! 4 And when the strife is fierce, the warfare long, steals on the ear the distant triumph song. and hearts are brave again, and arms are strong. Alleluia, alleluia! 5 From earth's wide bounds, from ocean's farthest coast, through gates of pearl streams in the countless host, singing to Father, Son, and Holy Ghost: Alleluia, alleluia! Topics: The Church; Communion of the Saints; Eternal Life; New Heaven and Earth; Occasional Services Funeral/Witness to the Resurrection; Victory Scripture: Daniel 12:3 Used With Tune: SINE NOMINE

Your Mercy Flows

Author: Wes Sutton, b. 1955 Meter: 11.10.11.10.5.6.7.9 Appears in 2 hymnals First Line: Your mercy flows upon us like a river Topics: The Cross; Cry to God; God's Anger; God's Love; God's Mercy; Mercy; Elements of Worship Confession; Elements of Worship Forgiviness and Grace Scripture: Matthew 19:13-15 Used With Tune: YOUR MERCY FLOWS

God of The Ages, Whose Almighty Hand

Author: Daniel C. Roberts Meter: 10.10.10.10 Appears in 423 hymnals Lyrics: 1 God of the ages, whose almighty hand leads forth in beauty all the starry band of shining worlds in splendor through the skies: our grateful songs before thy throne arise. 2 Thy love divine hath led us in the past; in this free land by thee our lot is cast; be thou our ruler, guardian, guide, and stay; thy Word our law, thy paths our chosen way. 3 From war's alarms, from deadly pestilence, be thy strong arm our ever sure defense; may true religion in our hearts increase, thy bounteous goodness nourish us in peace. 4 Refresh thy people on their toilsome way; lead us from night to never ending day; fill all our lives with love and grace divine; all glory, laud, and praise be ever thine. Topics: Culture, Community & Nation; God as Creator; Occasional Services Anniversary; Occasional Services New Year; Trust in God; War and Revolution Scripture: 2 Chronicles 6:15 Used With Tune: NATIONAL HYMN