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Jesus, thou divine companion

Author: Henry van Dyke, 1852-1933 Appears in 79 hymnals Used With Tune: ST. THOMAS

Author: Henry J. Pyle, 1825-1903; William Cooke, 1821-1894 Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Appears in 52 hymnals Lyrics: 1 In his temple now behold him, See the long expected Lord; Ancient prophets had foretold him; God has now fulfilled his word, Now, to praise him, his redeemed Shall break forth with one accord. 2 In the arms of her who bore him, Virgin pure, behold him lie, While his aged saints adore him Ere in faith and hope they die. Alleluia! Alleluia! Lo, th'incarnate God most high. 3 Jesus, by your presentation, When they blest you, weak and poor, Make us see our great salvation, Seal us with your promise sure, And present us in your glory To your Father, cleansed and pure. 4 Prince and author of salvation, Be your boundless love our theme! Jesus, praise to you be given, By the world you did redeem, With the Father and the Spirit, Lord of majesty supreme. Used With Tune: ST. THOMAS (TANTUM ERGO)

Saint of God, Elect and Precious

Author: Unknown; John M. Neale Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Appears in 7 hymnals Lyrics: 1. Saint of God, elect and precious, Protomartyr Stephen, bright With thy love of amplest measure, Shining round thee like a light; Who to God commendest, dying, Them that did thee all despite. 2. Glitters now the crown above thee, Figured in thy honored name: O that we, who truly love thee, May have portion in the same; In the dreadful day of judgment Fearing neither sin nor shame. 3. Laud to God, and might, and honor, Who with flowers of rosy dye Crowned thy forehead, and hath placed thee In the starry throne on high: He direct us, He protect us, From death’s sting eternally. Used With Tune: ST. THOMAS (Webbe) Text Sources: Translation in the Hymnal Noted, 1852, alt.