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The people who in darkness walked

Author: J. Morison, 1750-1798 Hymnal: Hymns for Today's Church (2nd ed.) #71 (1987) Topics: God, Saviour Promised and Incarnate; Christmas 1 The Incarnation Lyrics: 1 The people who in darkness walked have seen a glorious light; that light shines out on those who lived in shadows of the night. 2 To greet you, Sun of righteousness, the gathering nations come; rejoicing as when reapers bring their harvest treasures home. 3 For now to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and on his shoulders ever rests all power in earth and heaven. 4 His name shall be the prince of peace, eternally adored; most wonderful of counselors, the great and mighty Lord. 5 His peace and righteous government shall over all extend; on judgment and on justice based, his reign shall never end. Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-7 Languages: English Tune Title: DUNDEE

How Lovely Is Your Dwelling

Hymnal: Psalms for All Seasons #84A (2012) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Topics: Jesus Christ Incarnation; The Incarnation Lyrics: 1 How lovely is your dwelling, O Lord of hosts, to me; my soul is longing, fainting, the courts of God to see. The beauty of your dwelling will bring me joy anew. My heart and flesh are crying, O living God, for you. 2 Beneath your care the sparrow finds place for peaceful rest; to keep her young in safety the swallow finds a nest. So, Lord, my King Almighty, your love will shelter me; beneath your wings of mercy my dwelling place will be. 3 Blest they who love and serve you, whose joy and strength you are. Forever they will praise you, your ways are in their heart. Though tried, their tears like showers shall fill the springs of peace, and all the way to Zion their strength shall still increase. Scripture: Psalm 84 Tune Title: ST. EDITH

Better Is One Day

Author: Matt Redman Hymnal: Psalms for All Seasons #84B (2012) Topics: Jesus Christ Incarnation; The Incarnation First Line: How lovely is your dwelling place Refrain First Line: Better is one day in your courts Lyrics: 1 How lovely is your dwelling place, O Lord Almighty. For my soul longs and even faints for you. For here my heart is satisfied, within your presence. I sing beneath the shadow of your wings. Refrain: Better is one day in your courts, better is one day in your house, better is one day in your courts than thousands elsewhere. Better is one day in your courts, better is one day in your house, better is one day in your courts than thousands elsewhere, than thousands elsewhere. 2 One thing I ask and I would seek: to see your beauty, to find you in the place your glory dwells. One thing I ask and I would seek: to see your beauty, To find you in the place your glory dwells. [Refrain] Bridge: My heart and flesh cry out for you, the living god; your Spirit's water to my soul. I've tasted and I've seen, come once again to me; I will draw near to you, I will draw near to you. [Refrain] Scripture: Psalm 84 Tune Title: [How lovely is your dwelling place, O Lord God Almighty]

Almighty Lord, How Lovely Is That Place

Author: Stephen P. Starke Hymnal: Psalms for All Seasons #84D (2012) Meter: 10.10.10 with alleluias Topics: Jesus Christ Incarnation; The Incarnation Scripture: Psalm 84 Tune Title: SINE NOMINE

How Lovely Is Thy Dwelling Place

Author: Carl P. Daw, Jr., b. 1944 Hymnal: Psalms for All Seasons #84E (2012) Topics: Jesus Christ Incarnation; The Incarnation Lyrics: 1 How lovely is thy dwelling place, O Lord of hosts, to me! My thirsty soul desires and longs within thy courts to be; my very heart and flesh cry out, O living God, for thee. 2 Beside thine altars, gracious Lord, the swallows find a nest; how happy they who dwell with thee and praise thee without rest, and happy they whose hearts are set upon the pilgrims' quest. 3 They who go through the desert vale will find it filled with springs, and they shall climb from height to height till Zion's temple rings with praise to thee, in glory throned, Lord God, great King of kings. 4 One day within thy courts excels a thousand spent away; how happy they who keep thy laws nor from thy precepts stray, for thou shalt surely bless all those who live the words they pray. Optional stanza from Psalm 23: Goodness and mercy all my life shall surely follow me, and in God's house forevermore my dwelling place shall be; and in God's house forevermore my dwelling place shall be. Scripture: Psalm 84 Tune Title: BROTHER JAMES' AIR

How Lovely, Lord, How Lovely

Author: Arlo D. Duba Hymnal: Psalms for All Seasons #84C (2012) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Topics: Jesus Christ Incarnation; The Incarnation Lyrics: 1 How lovely, Lord, how lovely is your abiding place; my soul is longing, fainting, to feast upon your grace. The sparrow finds a shelter, a place to build her nest, and so your temple calls us with in its walls to rest. 2 In your blest courts to worship, O God, a single day is better than a thousand if I from you should stray. I’d rather keep the entrance and claim you as my Lord than revel in the riches the ways of sin afford. 3 A sun and shield forever are you, O Lord Most High; you shower us with blessings; no good will you deny. The saints, your grace receiving, from strength to strength shall go, and from their life shall rivers of blessing overflow. Scripture: Psalm 84 Tune Title: MERLE'S TUNE

While shepherds watched their flocks by night

Author: N. Tate (1652-1715) Hymnal: Hymns for Today's Church (2nd ed.) #94 (1987) Topics: Christmas 1 The Incarnation; Christmas 1 The Incarnation Lyrics: 1 While shepherds watched their flocks by night all seated on the ground, the angel of the Lord came down and glory shone around. 2 'Fear not,'said he - for mighty dread had seized their troubled mind — 'Good news of greatest joy I bring to you and all mankind. 3 'To you in Bethlehem this day is born of David's line a saviour, who is Christ the Lord. And this shall be the sign: 4 'The heavenly babe you there shall find to human view displayed, in simple clothing tightly wrapped and in a manger laid.' 5 Thus spoke the seraph, and forthwith appeared a shining throng of angels praising God, who thus addressed their joyful song: 6 'All glory be to God on high, and to the earth be peace! To those on whom his favour rests goodwill shall never cease.' Scripture: Luke 2:8-14 Languages: English Tune Title: WINCHESTER OLD

Psalm 98 (A Responsorial Setting)

Author: Timothy Dudley-Smith, b. 1926 Hymnal: Psalms for All Seasons #98B (2012) Meter: 7.7.11.8 Topics: Jesus Christ Incarnation; The Incarnation First Line: Sing a new song to the Lord Lyrics: Refrain: Sing a new song to the Lord, he to whom wonders belong; rejoice in his triumph and tell of his power, O sing to the Lord a new song! Scripture: Psalm 98 Tune Title: ONSLOW SQUARE

O Lord, Hear My Prayer

Author: The Community of Taizé Hymnal: Psalms for All Seasons #102A (2012) Topics: Jesus Christ Incarnation; The Incarnation Scripture: Psalm 102:1-2 Tune Title: [O Lord, hear my prayer]

I Love You, LORD, for You Have Heard My Voice

Author: Helen Otte, b. 1931 Hymnal: Psalms for All Seasons #116A (2012) Meter: 10.11.11.10 Topics: Jesus Christ Incarnation; The Incarnation Scripture: Psalm 116 Tune Title: GENEVAN 116