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Motives to Gratitude

Appears in 20 hymnals Topics: Royalty of Christ Universal Domain of First Line: O come, my soul, bless thou the Lord thy Maker Refrain First Line: Bless Him, ye angels, wondrous in might Lyrics: 1 O come, my soul, bless thou the Lord thy Maker, And all within me, bless His holy Name; Bless thou the Lord, forget not all His mercies, His pard'ning grace and saving love proclaim. Refrain: Bless Him, ye angels, wondrous in might, Bless Him, His servants that in His will delight. 2 Good is the Lord and full of kind compassion, Most slow to anger, plenteous in love; Rich is His grace to all that humbly seek Him, Boundless and endless as the heav'ns above. [Refrain] 3 His love is like a father's to his children, Tender and kind to all who fear His Name; For well He knows our weakness and our frailty, He knows that we are dust, He knows our frame. [Refrain] 4 We fade and die like flow'rs that grow in beauty, Like tender grass that soon will disappear; But evermore the love of God is changeless, Still shown to those who look to Him in fear. [Refrain] 5 High in the heav'ns His throne is fixed forever, His kingdom rules o'er all from pole to pole; Bless ye the Lord through all His wide dominion, Bless His most holy Name, O thou my soul. [Refrain] Scripture: Psalm 103 Used With Tune: TUNBRIDGE

At the Name of Jesus

Author: Caroline Maria Noel, 1817-1877 Meter: 6.5.6.5 D Appears in 263 hymnals Topics: The Liturgical Year Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe Lyrics: 1 At the Name of Jesus Every knee shall bow, Ev'ry tongue confess him King of glory now; 'Tis the Father's pleasure We should call him Lord, Who from the beginning Was the mighty Word. 2 Humbled for a season, To receive a Name From the lips of sinners, Unto whom he came, Faithfully he bore it Spotless to the last, Brought it back victorious, When through death he passed. 3 Bore it up triumphant, With its human light, Through all ranks of creatures, To the central height, To the throne of Godhead, To the Father's breast; Filled it with the glory Of that perfect rest. 4 In your hearts enthrone him; There let him subdue All that is not holy, All that is not true: Crown him as your Captain In temptation's hour; Let his will enfold you In its light and power. 5 Jesus, Lord and Savior, Shall return again, With his Father's glory O'er the earth to reign; For all wreaths of empire Meet upon his brow, And our hearts confess him King of glory now. Scripture: Isaiah 62:3 Used With Tune: KING'S WESTON

Lift High the Cross

Author: George W. Kitchin, 1827-1912; Michael R. Newbolt, 1874-1956 Meter: 10.10 with refrain Appears in 98 hymnals Topics: The Liturgical Year Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe First Line: Come, Christians follow where our captain 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 captain trod, Our King victorious, Christ, the Son of God. [Refrain] 2 Led on their way by this triumphant sign, The hosts of God in conquering ranks combine. [Refrain] 3 Each newborn servant of the Crucified Bears on the brow the seal of him who died. [Refrain] 4 O Lord, once lifted on the glorious tree, As thou hast promised, draw the world to thee. [Refrain] 5 So shall our song of triumph ever be: Praise to the Crucified for victory! [Refrain] Scripture: John 1:29-34 Used With Tune: CRUCIFER

Lift up the your heart, lift up the your voice

Author: C. Wesley, 1707-1788 Appears in 757 hymnals Topics: Universal Reign of Christ; Jesus (See also Christ) Universal Kingdom First Line: Rejoice, the Lord is King Lyrics: 1. Rejoice, the Lord is KIng, Your Lord and King adore; Rejoice, give thanks and sing, And triumph evermore. Lift up your heart, lift up your voice; Rejoice, again I say, rejoice. 2. Jesus, the Saviour, reigns, The God of truth and love; When He had purged our stains, He took His seat above. Lift up your heart, lift up your voice; Rejoice, again I say, rejoice. 3. His kingdom cannot fail; He rules o'er earth and heaven; The keys of death and hell Are to our Jesus given. Lift up your heart, lift up your voice; Rejoice, again I say, rejoice. 4. He sits at God's right hand Till all His foes submit, And bow to His command, And fall beneath His feet, Lift up your heart; lift up your voice; Rejoice, again I say, rejoice. Used With Tune: ARTHUR'S SEAT

Contrite Trust

Appears in 11 hymnals Topics: Royalty of Christ Universal Domain of First Line: Lord, hear me in distress Lyrics: 1 Lord, hear me in distress, Regard my suppliant cry, And in Thy faithfulness And righteousness reply. In judgment do not cause Thy servant to be tried; Before Thy holy laws No man is justified. 2 The enemy has sought My soul in dust to tread; To darkness I am brought, Forgotten as the dead. My spirit, crushed with grief, Is sad and overborne; My heart finds no relief, But desolate I mourn. 3 Recalling former days And all Thy wondrous deeds, The mem'ry of Thy ways To hope and comfort leads. to Thee I stretch my hands, Let me not plead in vain; I wait as weary lands Wait for refreshing rain. 4 My failing spirit see, O Lord, to me make haste; Hide not Thy face from me, Lest bitter death I taste, O let the morn return, Let mercy light my day; For Thee in faith I yearn, O guide me in the way. 5 Lord, save me from my foe, To Thee for help I flee; Teach me Thy way to know, I have no God but Thee. By Thy good Spirit lead From trouble and distress, My erring feet shall tread The path of uprightness. 6 O Lord, for Thy Name's sake Revive my fainting heart; My soul from trouble take, For just and true Thou art. Remove my enemy, My cruel foe reward; In mercy rescue me Who am Thy servant, Lord. Scripture: Psalm 143 Used With Tune: BRADBURY

The Enthroned Christ

Appears in 23 hymnals Topics: Royalty of Christ Universal Domain of First Line: Christ shall have dominion Refrain First Line: Christ shall have dominion Lyrics: 1 Christ shall have dominion Over land and sea, Earth's remotest regions Shall His empire be; They that wilds inhabit Shall their worship bring; Kings shall render tribute, Nations serve our King. Chorus: Christ shall have dominion Over land and sea, Earth's remotest regions Shall His empire be. 2 When the needy seek Him, He will mercy show; Yea, the weak and helpless Shall His pity know. He will surely save them From oppression's might, For their lives are precious In His holy sight. [Chorus] 3 Ever and forever Shall His name endure; Long as suns continue It shall stand secure; And in him forever All men shall be blest, And all nations hail Him King of kings confessed. [Chorus] 4 Unto God Almighty Joyful Zion sings; He alone is glorious, Doing wondrous things. Evermore, ye people, Bless His glorious name, His eternal glory Thro' the earth proclaim. [Chorus] Scripture: Psalm 72 Used With Tune: ST. GERTRUDE

The King Shall Come When Morning Dawns

Author: John Brownlie, 1859-1925 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 101 hymnals Topics: The Liturgical Year Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe Lyrics: 1 The King shall come when morning dawns And light triumphant breaks, When beauty gilds the eastern hills And life to joy awakes. 2 Not, as of old, a little child, To bear, and fight, and die, But crowned with glory like the sun That lights the morning sky. 3 O brighter than the rising morn When he, victorious, rose And left the lonesome place of death, Despite the rage of foes. 4 O brighter than that glorious morn Shall this fair morning be, When Christ, our King, in beauty comes, And we his face shall see! 5 The King shall come when morning dawns And light and beauty brings. Hail, Christ, the Lord! Thy people pray: Come quickly, King of kings. Scripture: Psalm 72:1-17 Used With Tune: MORNING SONG Text Sources: Greek

Christ Leads!

Author: Brian Wren, 1936- Appears in 1 hymnal Topics: Jesus Christ The Universal Lyrics: 1 Christ leads! From the shore to the hills, from the hills to the plain, Christ leads. In the chill of despair and the clamor of change Christ Jesus is our guide. God be praised! 2 Christ calls! From the sorrows of war and the doorways of pain, Christ calls. In the silence of fear and the anger of need Christ Jesus speaks today. God be praised! 3 Christ waits! Crucified by the powers, undefeated, alive. Christ waits. To the worship of force and the praise of revenge Christ Jesus teaches peace. God be praised! 4 Christ sings! In a people reborn, reconciling, renamed, Christ sings. In communion feast and community praise Christ Jesus makes us one. God be praised! 5 Christ comes! In the word on the street and the word that forgives, Christ comes. At the end of the day, at the ultimate end, Christ Jesus lives and leads. God be praised! Scripture: Matthew 5:9 Used With Tune: SPES

Jesu, Joy of Our Desiring

Author: Martin Jahn, ca. 1620-1682; Robert S. Bridges, 1844-1930 Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.7.7 Appears in 28 hymnals Topics: The Liturgical Year Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe Lyrics: 1 Jesu, joy of our desiring, Holy wisdom, love most bright, Drawn by you, our souls aspiring, Soar to uncreated Light. Word of God, our flesh that fashioned With the fire of life impassioned, Striving still to truth unknown, Soaring, dying, 'round your throne. 2 Through the way where hope is guiding, Hear what peaceful music rings; Where the flocks in you confiding, Drink of joy from deathless springs! Theirs is beauty’s fairest pleasure; Theirs is wisdom’s holiest treasure; You do ever lead your own, In the love of joys unknown. Scripture: John 12:35-36 Used With Tune: WERDE MUNTER

Halleluya, halleluya, strotramu

Appears in 1 hymnal Topics: Jesus Christ The Universal First Line: Suruyinilo chandrunilo Refrain First Line: Halleluya, halleluya sthotramu Lyrics: TELUGU - Refrain: Halleluya, halleluya, strotramu. Halleluya, halleluya, strotramu. Halleluya, halleluya, strotramu. Halleluya, halleluya, strotramu. Suruyinilo chandrunilo taralalo akasumulo. Suruyinilo chandrunilo taralalo akasumulo. Mahimaa, mahimaa a Yesuke. Mahimaa, mahimaa a Yesuke. Mahimaa, mahimaa a Yesuke. Mahimaa, mahimaa a Yesuke. [Refrain] --- ENGLISH - Hallelujah, praise to Jesus in the sun, moon, and sky. Scripture: Colossians 1:15-20 Used With Tune: [Suruyinilo chandrunilo) Text Sources: Folk hymn, as sung by Community of Christ, India