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Faith of Our Fathers

Author: Frederick W. Faber, 1814-1863 Appears in 859 hymnals Topics: Freedom First Line: Faith of our fathers, living still Refrain First Line: Faith of our fathers, holy faith Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:12 Used With Tune: ST. CATHERINE

There's a Wideness in God's Mercy

Author: Frederick W. Faber, 1814-1863 Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 923 hymnals Topics: Freedom First Line: There's a wideness in God's mercy Lyrics: 1 There's a wideness in God's mercy, Like the wideness of the sea; There's a kindness in His justice, Which is more than liberty. 2 There is no place where earth's sorrows Are more felt than up in heaven; There is no place where earth's failings Have such kindly judgment giv'n. 3 For the love of God is broader Than the measure of man's mind; And the heart of the Eternal Is most wonderfully kind. 4 If our love were but more simple, We could take Him at His word; And our lives would be all sunshine In the sweetness of our Lord. Amen. Scripture: 1 Chronicles 21:13 Used With Tune: WELLESLEY

We Shall Overcome

Meter: Irregular Appears in 39 hymnals Topics: Freedom Refrain First Line: O, deep in my heart Lyrics: 1 We shall overcome; we shall overcome; we shall overcome someday. Refrain: O, deep in my heart I do believe we shall overcome someday! 2 We’ll walk hand in hand; we’ll walk hand in hand; we’ll walk hand in hand someday. [Refrain] 3 We shall live in peace; we shall live in peace; we shall live in peace someday. [Refrain] 4 We are not afraid; we are not afraid; we are not afraid today. [Refrain] 5 God will see us through; God will see us through; God will see us through today. [Refrain] Scripture: John 8:31-32 Used With Tune: WE SHALL OVERCOME Text Sources: African American spiritual

Open My Eyes, That I May See

Author: Clara H. Scott; S. D. Athans Appears in 252 hymnals Topics: Freedom First Line: Open my eyes, that I may see (Abre mis ojos a la luz) Lyrics: English: 1 Open my eyes, that I may see Glimpses of truth thou hast for me; Place in my hands the wonderful key That shall unclasp, and set me free. Refrain: Silently now I wait for thee, Ready, my God, thy will to see; Open my eyes, illumine me, Spirit divine! 2 Open my ears, that I may hear Voices of truth thou senders clear; And while the wave notes fall on my ear, Everything false will disappear. Refrain: Silently now I wait for thee, Ready, my God, thy will to see; Open my ears, illumine me, Spirit divine! 3 Open my mouth, and let me bear Gladly the warm truth everywhere; Open my heart, and let me prepare Love with thy children thus to share. Refrain: Silently now I wait for thee, Ready, my God, thy will to see; Open my heart, illumine me, Spirit divine! 4 Open my mind, that I may read More of thy love in word and deed; What shall I fear while yet thou dost lead? Only the light from thee I plead. Refrain: Silently now I wait for thee, Ready, my God, thy will to see; Open my mind, illumine me, Spirit divine! Spanish: 1 Abre mis ojos a la luz, Tu rostro quiero ver, Jesús; Pon en mi corazón tu bondad, Y dame pas y santidad, Refrain: Humildemente acudo a ti. Porque tu tierna voz olí; Mi guía sé, Espíritu Consolador. 2 Abremi oido a tu verdad, Yo quiero oir con claridad; Ballas palabras de dulce a mor, ¡Oh mi bendito Salvador! Refrain: Consagro a ti mi frágil ser, Tu voluntad yo quiero hacer. Ven a mi ser, Espíritu Consolador. 3 Abre mis labios para hablar, Y a todo el mundo proclamar Que tú viniste a rescatar Al más perdido pecador. Refrain: La mies es mucha, ¡oh, Señor! Obreros faltan de valor; Heme aquí, Espíritu Consolador. 4 Abre mi mente para ver Más de tu amor y gran poder; Dame tu gracia para triunfar, Y hazme en la lucha vencedor. Refrain: Sé tú mi escondedero fiel, Y aumenta mi valor y fe; Mi mano ten, Espíritu Consolador. Scripture: Psalm 119:18 Used With Tune: SCOTT Text Sources: Best Hymns, No. 2, 1895

All Earth Is Hopeful (Toda la tierra)

Author: Alberto Taulé, 1932-; Madeleine Forell Marshall, 1946- Meter: 11.11.12.12 Appears in 1 hymnal Topics: Freedom First Line: All earth is hopeful, the Savior comes at last! Scripture: Isaiah 42:5-7 Used With Tune: TAULÉ

Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus

Author: Charles Wesley Meter: 8.7.8.7 Appears in 761 hymnals Topics: Freedom Lyrics: 1 Come, thou long-expected Jesus born to set thy people free; from our fears and sins release us, let us find our rest in thee. 2 Israel's strength and consolation, hope of all the earth thou art, dear desire of every nation, joy of every longing heart. 3 Born thy people to deliver, born a child and yet a King, born to reign in us forever, now thy gracious kingdom bring. 4 By thine own eternal Spirit rule in all our hearts alone; by thine all-sufficient merit, raise us to thy glorious throne. Used With Tune: STUTTGART

Praise, my soul, the king of heaven!

Author: H. F. Lyte (1793-1847) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Appears in 548 hymnals Topics: Pentecost 4 The Freedom God Gives Lyrics: 1 Praise, my soul, the king of heaven! to his feet your tribute bring: ransomed, healed, restored, forgiven, who like me his praise should sing? Alleluia, alleluia! praise the everlasting king! 2 Praise him for his grace and favour to our fathers in distress; praise him still the same as ever, slow to blame and swift to bless: Alleluia, alleluia! glorious in his faithfulness! 3 Father-like he tends and spares us; all our hopes and fears he knows, in his hands he gently bears us, rescues us from all our foes, Alleluia, alleluia! widely as his mercy flows. 4 Angels, help us to adore him — you behold him face to face; sun and moon, bow down before him, praise him, all in time and space: Alleluia, alleluia! praise with us the God of grace! Scripture: Psalm 103 Used With Tune: PRAISE, MY SOUL

Amazing Grace

Author: John Newton Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,530 hymnals Topics: Freedom 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 The Lord has promised good to me, his word my hope secures; he will my shield and portion be as long as life endures. 4 Through many dangers, toils, and snares I have already come; 'tis grace hath brought me safe thus far, and grace will lead me home. 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. Scripture: Exodus 15:6 Used With Tune: NEW BRITAIN Text Sources: St. 5 A Collection of Sacred Ballads, 1790

Praise the One Who Breaks the Darkness

Author: Rusty Edwards, b. 1955 Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 19 hymnals Topics: Freedom Used With Tune: NETTLETON

Grande gozo hay en mi alma

Author: Eliza E. Hewitt; Anónimo Appears in 25 hymnals Topics: Spiritual Freedom First Line: Grande gozo hay en mi alma hoy Refrain First Line: ¡Grande gozo! ¡Cuàn hermoso! Used With Tune: SUNSHINE