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This Little Light/This Joy I Have

Meter: Irregular Appears in 55 hymnals First Line: This little light of mine Lyrics: 1 This little light of mine, I'm gonna let it shine; this little light of mine, I'm gonna let it shine. This little light of mine, I'm gonna let it shine, let it shine, let it shine, let it shine. 2 Everywhere I go, I'm gonna let it shine; everywhere I go, I'm gonna let it shine. Everywhere I go, I'm gonna let it shine, let it shine, let it shine, let it shine. 3 All through the night, I'm gonna let it shine; all through the night, I'm gonna let it shine. All through the night, I'm gonna let it shine; let it shine, let it shine, let it shine. 1 This joy I have, the world didn't give to me. this joy I have, the world didn't give to me. This joy I have, the world didn't give to me. No, the world didn't give it, the world can't take it away. 2 This love I have, the world didn't give to me. this love I have, the world didn't give to me. This love I have, the world didn't give to me. No, the world didn't give it, the world can't take it away. 3 This hope I have, the world didn't give to me. this hope I have, the world didn't give to me. This hope I have, the world didn't give to me. No, the world didn't give it, the world can't take it away. 4 This faith I have, the world didn't give to me. this faith I have, the world didn't give to me. This faith I have, the world didn't give to me. No, the world didn't give it, the world can' take it away. 5 This peace I have, the world didn't give to me. this peace I have, the world didn't give to me. This peace I have, the world didn't give to me. No, the world didn't give it, the world can't take it away. Topics: Faith and Aspiration; Joy; Witness; Year A Epiphany 5 Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16 Used With Tune: THIS JOY Text Sources: African-American spiritual

Awake, Awake to Love and Work

Author: Geoffrey A. Studdert-Kennedy Meter: 8.6.8.6.8.6 Appears in 27 hymnals First Line: Awake, awake to love and work! Topics: Morning; Rural Life; Service; Stewardship and Creation; Zeal Used With Tune: MORNING SONG

There's a Wideness in God's mercy

Author: Frederick William Faber 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 earthly sorrows are more felt than in God's heaven; there's no place where earthly failings have such kindly judgment given. 2 For the love of God is broader than the measures of our minds; and the heart of the Eternal is most wonderfully kind. If our love were but more faithful, we would gladly trust God's Word, and our lives would show thanksgiving for the goodness of our God. Topics: Adoration and Praise God; God Grace of ; God Love of; God Mercy of; Year A Proper 20; Year C Lent 3; Year C Proper 19 Used With Tune: IN BABILONE

From All That Dwell below the Skies

Author: Isaac Watts Meter: 8.8.4.4.8.8 with alleluias Appears in 1,278 hymnals Lyrics: 1 From all that dwell below the skies let the Creator's praise arise: Alleluia! Alleluia! Let the Redeemer's name be sung through every land, in every tongue. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia! 2 Eternal are your mercies, God; your truth stands ever high and broad: Alleluia! Alleluia! Your praise shall sound from shore to shore till suns shall rise and set no more. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia! Topics: Adoration and Praise God; Processional Hymns; Psalm Paraphrases Scripture: Psalm 117 Used With Tune: LASST UNS ERFREUEN

When Morning Gilds the Skies

Author: Edward Caswall Meter: 6.6.6.6.6.6 Appears in 700 hymnals Topics: Adoration and Praise Jesus Christ; Morning; Processional Hymns; Year C Reign of Christ Scripture: Psalm 59:16-17 Used With Tune: LAUDES DOMINI Text Sources: Katholisches Gesangbuch 1828

Sun of My Soul, O Savior Dear

Author: John Keble Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 1,440 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Sun of my soul, O Savior dear, it is not night if you are near; O may no earth-born cloud arise to hide you from your servant's eyes. 2 Abide with me from morn till eve, for without you I cannot live; Abide with me when night is nigh, for without you I dare not die. 3 Watch by the sick; enrich the poor with blessings from your boundless store; Be every mourner's sleep tonight, like infant's slumbers, pure and light. 4 Come near and bless us when we wake, as through the world our way we take, till through your love which knows no end we gain at last the peace of heaven. Topics: Comfort and Assurance; Evening; Jesus Christ Presence of Scripture: John 15:4-5 Used With Tune: HURSLEY

Comfort, Comfort O My People

Author: Catherine Winkworth; Johannes Olearius Meter: 8.7.8.7.7.7.8.8 Appears in 126 hymnals Lyrics: 1 "Comfort, comfort O my people, tell of peace," thus says our God; Comfort those whose hearts are shrouded, mourning under sorrow’s load. Speak unto Jerusalem of the peace that waits for them; Tell them that their sins I cover, and their warfare now is over. 2 For the herald’s voice is calling in the desert far and near, Bidding us to make repentance since the realm of God is here. Oh, that warning cry obey! Now prepare for God a way; Let the valleys rise in meeting and the hills bow down in greeting. 3 Straight shall be what long was crooked, and the rougher places plain! Let your hearts be true and humble, for Messiah's holy reign. For God's glory evermore shall be known o'er all the world; And all flesh shall see the token that God's word is never broken. Topics: Advent; Comfort and Assurance; God Realm of; Jesus Christ Advent; Prophets; Year B Advent 2 Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-8 Used With Tune: PSALM 42 (FREU DICH SEHR)

Good Christian Friends, Rejoice

Author: John Mason Neale Meter: 6.6.7.7.7.8.5.5 Appears in 220 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Good Christian friends, rejoice with heart and soul and voice; now give heed to what we say: Jesus Christ was born today; Ox and ass before him bow, asleep within the manger now. Christ is born today, Christ is born today! 2 Good Christian friends, rejoice with heart and soul and voice; now you know of endless bliss: Jesus Christ was born for this! God has opened heaven's door, and you are blessed forevermore. Christ was born for this, Christ was born for this! 3 Good Christian friends, rejoice with heart and soul and voice; now ye need not fear the grave: Jesus Christ was born to save! Calls you one and calls you all to gain his everlasting hall. Christ was born to save, Christ was born to save! Topics: Christmas; Jesus Christ Birth and Infancy Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11 Used With Tune: IN DULCI JUBILO Text Sources: German and Latin, 14th century

Ruler of Life, We Crown You Now

Author: Jennie Evelyn Hussey Meter: 8.6.8.6 with refrain Appears in 129 hymnals Refrain First Line: Lest we forget Gethsemane Lyrics: 1 Ruler of life we crown you now as we your glory see; Lest I forget your thorn-crowned brow, lead us to Calvary. Refrain: Lest we forget Gethsemane, lest we forget your agony, Lest we forget love's victory, lead us to Calvary. 2 Show us the tomb where you were laid, tenderly mourned and wept; Angels in robes of light arrayed guarded you while you slept. [Refrain] 3 Let us, like Mary, through the gloom, come with a gift for you; Show to us now the empty tomb leading to life anew. [Refrain] 4 May we be willing, Christ, to bear daily our cross for you, Even your cup of grief to share; your love will see us through. [Refrain] Topics: Biblical Names; Cross of Believers; Holy Week; Year A Good Friday; Year A Holy Saturday; Year A Easter; Year B Good Friday; Year B Holy Saturday; Year B Easter; Year C Good Friday; Year C Holy Saturday; Year C Easter Scripture: John 19:2 Used With Tune: DUNCANNON

We Praise You, O God

Author: Julia C. Cory Meter: 12.11.12.11 Appears in 157 hymnals First Line: We praise you, O God, our Redeemer, Creator Lyrics: 1 We praise you, O God, our Redeemer, Creator; in grateful devotion our tribute we bring. We lay it before you, we kneel and adore you; we bless your holy name, glad praises we sing. 2 We worship you, God of our mothers and fathers; through life's storm and tempest our guide you have been. When perils o'ertake us, you never forsake us, and with your help, O Lord, in life's struggles we win. 3 With voices united our praises we offer, and gladly our song of thanksgiving we raise. Our sins now confessing, we pray for your blessing; to you, our great Redeemer, forever be praise! Topics: Adoration and Praise God; Offertories; Seasons Thanksgiving Day Used With Tune: KREMSER