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Thou art the everlasting Son

Author: Anon. Appears in 5 hymnals Topics: An Ancient Hymn to the Redeemer Lyrics: 1 Thou art the everlasting Son, O Christ! and, high upon thy throne, Thou art at the right hand of God, And hast redeemed us by thy blood; And heaven and earth are full of thee-- The glory of thy Majesty! 2 When all the sharpness of our death Was overcome in thy last breath, Then didst thou open wide heaven's door To all believers evermore: O Lamb of God! and thou wilt come, To be our Judge, and take us home. 3 In thee we trust: we pray thee, Lord, Remember thy most precious blood! In honor may we numbered be With all the noble company Who bow before thy mercy-seat, And cast their treasures at thy feet.

Agnus Dei

Appears in 303 hymnals Topics: Ancient Hymns and Canticles First Line: O Lamb of God, that takest away the sins of the world Used With Tune: AGNUS DEI (Willan)

Deus Miseratur

Appears in 344 hymnals Topics: Ancient Hymns and Canticles First Line: God be merciful unto us, and bless us Scripture: Psalm 67 Used With Tune: [God be merciful unto us and bless us]

O gladsome Light, O Grace

Author: Robert Bridges Meter: 6.6.7.6.6.7 Appears in 61 hymnals Topics: Ancient Hymns and Canticles Ancient Hymns Lyrics: 1 O gladsome light, O Grace Of God the Father's face, Th' eternal splendor wearing; Celestial, holy, blest, Our Saviour Jesus Christ, Joyful in Thine appearing! 2 Now, ere day fadeth quite, We see the evening light, Our wonted hymn outpouring; Father of might unknown, Thee, His incarnate Son, And Holy Ghost adoring. 3 To Thee of right belongs All praise of holy songs, O Son of God, Life Giver; Thee, therefore, O Most High, The world doth glorify, And shall exalt forever. Amen. Used With Tune: NUNC DIMITTIS Text Sources: Greek, 3rd century or earlier

Lord, keep us safe this night

Author: John Leland, 1754-1841 Appears in 30 hymnals Topics: Doxologies, Ancient Hymns, and Canticles Lyrics: Lord, keep us safe this night, Secure from all our fears; May angels guard us while we sleep, Till morning light appears. Used With Tune: VESPER

Lord Jesus, Think on Me

Author: Allen William Chatfield; Synesius of Cyrene, Bishop of Ptolemais Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 136 hymnals Topics: Ancient Hymns

The God of Abraham Praise

Author: Daniel ben Judah; Thomas Olivers Meter: 6.6.8.4 D Appears in 459 hymnals Topics: Ancient Hymns First Line: The God of Abraham praise, Who reigns enthroned above Lyrics: 1 The God of Abraham praise, who reigns enthroned above; Ancient of Everlasting Days, and God of Love; Jehovah, great I AM! by earth and heaven confessed; I bow and bless the sacred name forever blest. 2 The great I AM has sworn; I on this oath depend. I shall, on eagle wings upborne, to heaven ascend. I shall behold God's face; I shall God's power adore, and sing the wonders of God's grace forevermore. 3 The heavenly land I see, with peace and plenty blest; a land of sacred liberty, and endless rest. There milk and honey flow, and oil and wine abound, and trees of life forever grow with mercy crowned. 4 The God who reigns on high the great archangels sing, and "Holy, holy, holy!" cry "Almighty King! Who was, and is, the same, and evermore shall be: Jehovah, Lord, the great I AM, we worship thee!" United Methodist Hymnal, 1989 Text Sources: Yigdal Elohim Hai

O God, Creation's secret force

Author: Rev. John M. Neale; St. Ambrose, 340-397 Appears in 21 hymnals Topics: Ancient Office Hymn Ninth Hour Used With Tune: [O God, Creation's secret force]

Shepherd of Tender Youth

Author: Clement of Alexandria, c. 150-c. 220; Henry M. Dexter, 1821-1890 Appears in 282 hymnals Topics: Ancient Hymns Lyrics: 1 Shepherd of tender youth, Guiding in love and truth, Through devious ways; Christ our triumphant King, We come Thy Name to sing, Hither our children bring, To shout Thy praise. 2 Thou art our Holy Lord, The all-subduing Word, Healer of strife: Thou didst Thyself abase, That from sin's deep disgrace, Thou mightest save our race, And give us life. 3 Thou art the Great High Priest; Thou hast prepared the feast Of heavenly love: While in our mortal pain, None calls on Thee in vain; Help Thou dost not disdain, Help from above. 4 Ever be Thou our Guide, Our Shepherd and our Pride, Our Staff and Song: Jesus, Thou Christ of God, By Thy eternal word, Lead us where Thou hast trod, Make our faith strong. 5 So now, and till we die, Sound we Thy praises high, And joyful sing: Infants and the glad throng Who to Thy Church belong, Unite to swell the song To Christ our King! Amen. Used With Tune: KIRBY BEDON

O God of truth, O Lord of might

Author: Rev. John M. Neale; St. Ambrose, 340-397 Appears in 27 hymnals Topics: Ancient Office Hymn Sixth Hour (Noon) Used With Tune: [O God of truth, O Lord of might]