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Lord of our life, and God of our salvation

Meter: 11.11.11.5 Appears in 222 hymnals Topics: TheChurch Year Festival of the Reformation Lyrics: 1 Lord of our life, and God of our salvation, Star of our night, and Hope of every nation, Hear and receive Thy Church's supplication, Lord God Almighty. 2 Lord, Thou canst help when earthly armor faileth, Lord, Thou canst save when deadly sin assaileth, Lord, o'er Thy Rock nor death nor hell prevaileth: Grant us Thy peace, Lord: 3 Peace in the land--from foeman's sword deliver, Peace in the church--let brethren naught dissever; Peace in the heart and conscience now and ever Grant us, O Saviour! 4 Grant us Thy help till Thy foes back are driven, Grant them Thy truth, that they may be forgiven, Grant peace on earth, and after we have striven, Peace in Thy heaven. Used With Tune: LORD OF OUR LIFE

Tell out, my soul, the greatness of the Lord!

Author: Timothy Dudley-Smith (b. 1926) Meter: 10.10.10.10 Appears in 64 hymnals Topics: Other Saints and Festivals The Blessed Virgin Mary; Other Saints and Festivals Luke the Evangelist Lyrics: 1 Tell out, my soul, the greatness of the Lord! Unnumbered blessings, give my spirit voice; tender to me the promise of his word; in God my Saviour shall my heart rejoice. 2 Tell out, my soul, the greatness of his name! Make known his might, the deeds his arm has done; his mercy sure, from age to age the same; his holy name, the Lord, the mighty one. 3 Tell out, my soul, the greatness of his might! Powers and dominions lay their glory by. Proud hearts and stubborn wills are put to flight, the hungry fed, the humble lifted high. 4 Tell out, my soul, the glories of his word! Firm is his promise, and his mercy sure. Tell out, my soul, the greatness of the Lord to children's children and for evermore! Scripture: Luke 1:46-55 Used With Tune: WOODLANDS Text Sources: Magnificat, The Song of Mary

The Angel Gabriel from Heaven Came

Author: Sabine Baring-Gould, 1834-1924 Appears in 36 hymnals Topics: Lesser Festivals Lyrics: 1 The angel Gabriel from heaven came, With wings as drifted snow, with eyes as flame: "All hail to thee, O lowly maiden Mary, Most highly favored lady." Gloria! 2 "For know a blessed mother thou shalt be, All generations laud and honor thee; Thy son shall be Emmanuel, by seers foretold, Most highly favored lady." Gloria! 3 Then gentle Mary meekly bowed her head; "To me be as it pleaseth God," she said. "My soul shall laud and magnify God's holy name." Most highly favored lady, Gloria! 4 Of her, Emmanuel, the Christ, was born In Bethlehem all on a Christmas morn, And Christian folk throughout the world will ever say: "Most highly favored lady." Gloria! Scripture: Isaiah 7:14 Used With Tune: GABRIEL'S MESSAGE

Blessèd city, heavenly Salem

Author: John Mason Neale (1818-1866) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Appears in 77 hymnals Topics: Dedication Festival Lyrics: 1 Blessèd city, heavenly Salem, vision dear of peace and love, who of living stones art builded in the height of heaven above, and with angel hosts encircled, as a bride dost earthward move! 2 From celestial realms descending, bridal glory round thee shed, meet for him whose love espoused thee, to thy Lord shalt thou be led; all thy streets and all thy bulwarks of pure gold are fashioned. 3 Bright thy gates of pearl are shining, they are open evermore; and by virtue of his merits thither faithful souls do soar, who for Christ's dear name in this world pain and tribulation bore. 4 Many a blow and biting sculpture polished well those stones elect, in their places now compacted by the heavenly Architect, who therewith hath willed for ever that his palace should be decked. 5 Christ is made the sure foundation, Christ the Head and cornerstone, chosen of the Lord, and precious, binding all the church in one, Holy Sion's help for ever, and her confidence alone. 6 All that dedicated city, dearly loved of God on high, in exultant jubilation pours perpetual melody, God the One in Three adoring in glad hymns eternally. 7 To this temple, where we call thee, come, O Lord of Hosts, to-day; with thy wonted loving-kindness hear thy servants as they pray, and thy fullest benediction shed within its walls alway. 8 Here vouchsafe to all thy servants what they ask of thee to gain, what they gain from thee for ever with the blessed to retain, and hereafter in thy glory evermore with thee to reign. Doxology: Laud and honour to the Father, laud and honour to the Son, laud and honour to the Spirit, ever Three, and ever One, consubstantial, co-eternal, while unending ages run. Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:10-11 Used With Tune: WESTMINSTER ABBEY Text Sources: Latin, before 9th century

Ye holy angels bright

Author: John Hampden Gurney, 1802 - 62; Richard Baxter, 1615 - 91 Appears in 117 hymnals Topics: The Church Year Saints' Days - Minor Festivals Lyrics: 1 Ye holy angels bright, Who wait at God's right hand, Or through the realms of light Fly at your Lord's command: Assist our song, Or else the theme Too high doth seem For mortal tongue. 2 Ye blessed souls at rest, Who ran this earthly race, And now, from sin released, Behold the Saviour's face, His praises sound, As in his sight With sweet delight Ye do abound. 3 Ye saints, who toil below, Adore your heavenly King, And onward as ye go Some joyful anthem sing; Take what he gives And praise him still, Through good or ill, Who ever lives! 4 My soul, bear thou thy part, Triumph in God above, And with a well-tuned heart Sing thou the songs of love; Let all thy days Till life shall end, Whate'er he send, Be filled with praise. Used With Tune: CROFT'S 136TH

Lord, thy word abideth

Author: Henry Williams Baker (1821-1877) Meter: 6.6.6.6 Appears in 207 hymnals Topics: Other Saints and Festivals Bible Sunday Lyrics: 1 Lord, thy word abideth, and our footsteps guideth; who its truth believeth light and joy receiveth. 2 When our foes are near us, then thy word doth cheer us, word of consolation, message of salvation. 3 When the storms are o'er us, and dark clouds before us, then its light directeth, and our way protecteth. 4 Who can tell the pleasure, who recount the treasure by thy word imparted to the simple-hearted? 5 Word of mercy, giving succour to the living; word of life, supplying comfort to the dying. 6 O that we discerning its most holy learning, Lord, may love and fear thee, evermore be near thee! Scripture: Psalm 119:105 Used With Tune: RAVENSHAW

Rejoice, O land, in God thy might

Author: Robert Seymour Bridges (1844-1930) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 29 hymnals Topics: Other Saints and Festivals George, Martyr, Patron of England Lyrics: 1 Rejoice, O land, in God thy might; his will obey, him serve aright; for thee the saints uplift their voice: fear not, O land, in God rejoice. 2 Glad shalt thou be, with blessing crowned, with joy and peace thou shalt abound; yea, love with thee shall make his home until thou see God's kingdom come. 3 He shall forgive thy sins untold: remember thou his love of old; walk in his way, his word adore, and keep his truth for evermore. Scripture: Psalm 33 Used With Tune: WAREHAM

Amazing grace (how sweet the sound)

Author: John Newton (1725-1807) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,502 hymnals Topics: Other Saints and Festivals The Conversion of Paul 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 Yes, when this flesh and heart shall fail, and mortal life shall cease: I shall possess, within the veil, a life of joy and peace. 6 The earth shall soon dissolve like snow, the sun forbear to shine; but God, who called me here below, will be forever mine. Scripture: Mark 10:46-52 Used With Tune: AMAZING GRACE

For the healing of the nations

Author: Fred Kaan (1929-2009) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Appears in 58 hymnals Topics: Other Saints and Festivals Remembrance Sunday Lyrics: 1 For the healing of the nations, Lord, we pray with one accord, for a just and equal sharing of the things that earth affords. To a life of love in action help us rise and pledge our word. 2 Lead us forward into freedom, from despair your world release, that, redeemed from war and hatred, all may come and go in peace. Show us how through care and goodness fear will die and hope increase. 3 All that kills abundant living, let it from the earth be banned: pride of status, race or schooling, dogmas that obscure your plan. In our common quest for justice may we hallow life's brief span. 4 You, Creator-God, have written your great name on humankind; for our growing in your likeness bring the life of Christ to mind; that by our response and service earth its destiny may find. Scripture: Isaiah 2:1-5 Used With Tune: ALLELUIA DULCE CARMEN

When I Survey the Wondrous Cross

Author: Isaac Watts Appears in 2,046 hymnals Topics: Church Festivals Passion and Easter Lyrics: 1 When I survey the wondrous cross On which the Prince of Glory died, My richest gain I count but loss, And pour contempt on all my pride. 2 Forbid it, Lord, that I should boast Save in the death of Christ, my God: All the vain things that charm me most, I sacrifice them to His blood. 3 See, from His head, His hands, His feet, Sorrow and love flow mingled down! Did e'er such love and sorrow meet, Or thorns compose so rich a crown? 4 Were the whole realm of nature mine, That were a tribute far too small; Love so amazing, so divine, Demands my soul, my life, my all. Used With Tune: HAMBURG