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The Virgin Mary Had a Baby Boy

Meter: Irregular with refrain Appears in 29 hymnals Topics: The Christian Year Christmas; Angels; Biblical Characters Mary, Mother of Jesus; Biblical Characters Wisemen/Sages/Kings; Choruses and Refrains; Christian Year Christmas; Glory; Jesus Christ Birth and Infancy Refrain First Line: He come from the glory Lyrics: 1 The virgin Mary had a baby boy, the virgin Mary had a baby boy, the virgin Mary had a baby boy, and they say that his name is Jesus. [Refrain:] He come from the glory, he come from the glorious kingdom. He come from the glory, he come from the glorious kingdom. O yes! believer! O yes! believer! He come from the glory, he come from the glorious kingdom. 2 The angels sang when the baby born, the angels sang when the baby born, the angels sang when the baby born, and they say that his name is Jesus. [Refrain] 3 The shepherds came where the baby born, the shepherds came where the baby born, the shepherds came where the baby born, and they say his name is Jesus. [Refrain] Used With Tune: THE VIRGIN MARY Text Sources: West Indian carol, from Edric Conner Collection of West Indian Spirituals, 1945

Lord, Is It I?

Author: Dean McIntyre Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 1 hymnal Topics: Affliction and Tribulation; Betrayal; Biblical Characters Barabbas; Crowns; Denial; Jesus Christ Cross; Lamb Of God; Salvation; Shame and Disgrace; Affliction and Tribulation; Betrayal; Biblical Characters Barabbas; Crowns; Denial; Jesus Christ Cross; Lamb Of God; Salvation; Shame and Disgrace First Line: Who was it who for profit's gain Scripture: Matthew 26:21 Used With Tune: PASSION CHORALE

Gracious Renewal and Testimoney

Meter: 7.7.7.7 Appears in 10 hymnals Topics: Access to God; Christian Activity; Aspirations For Grace; Aspirations For Holiness; Assurance Desired; Character New Birth Essential to Good; Christ Confessing; Christians Debt of; Christians Evangelists; Christians Graces of; Christians Saved by Grace; Deliverance From Sin; Faith Walking by; God Love and Mercy; Gospel Freeness of ; Gospel Preaching of; Gospel Prevalence and Power of; Gospel Sanctifying and Saving; Grace Restoring; Grace Sovereign ; Heart Broken and Contrite; Heart Claimed of God; Heart Good, Perfect, Pure and Upright; Holiness Of Christians; The Holy Spirit; Humility; Joy Prayer for; Offerings; Penitence; Praise For Work of Redemption; Prayer Confession in; Prayer For Grace and Salvation; Prayer For Pardon; Prayer For the Church; Prayer Intercession in; Regeneration; Repentance; Revival; Spritual Sacrifices; Sin Confession of; Sin Conviction of; Sin Hatred of; Sin Salvation from; Thanksgiving For God's Mercies; Worship Acts of; Worship Sincerity in; Zion Kept by God First Line: Gracious God, my heart renew Lyrics: 1 Gracious God, my heart renew, Make my spirit right and true; Cast me not away from Thee, Let Thy Spirit dwell in me; Thy salvation's joy impart, Steadfast make my willing heart. 2 Sinners then shall learn from me And return, o God to Thee; Saviour, all my guilt remove, And my tongue shall sing Thy love; Touch my silent lips, O Lord, And my mouth shall praise accord. 3 Not the formal sacrifice Hath acceptance in Thy eyes; Broken hearts are in Thy sight More than sacrificial rite; Contrite spirit, pleading cries, Thou, O God, wilt not despise. 4 Prosper Zion in thy grace And her broken walls replace; Then our righteous sacrifice Shall delight Thy holy eyes; Freewill off'rings, gladly made, On Thy altar shall be laid. Scripture: Psalm 51 Used With Tune: GETHSEMANE

The Perfect Law of God

Appears in 8 hymnals Topics: Aspirations For Holiness; Aspirations For the Holy Spirit; Bible A Guide; Bible Inspired; Bible Instrument of Salvation; Bible Perfect and Pure; Bible Precious; Character New Birth Essential to Good; Christ Prophetic Office of; Christians Duties of; Godly Fear Described; God Our Guide; Gospel Fulness of ; Gospel Prevalence and Power of; Gospel Privileges of; Gospel Sanctifying and Saving; Grace Growth in; Spiritual Illumination; Law of God; Obedience; Praise For Spiritual Blessings; Prayer For Grace and Salvation; Prayer For Pardon; Sin Hindrance to Communion with God; Sin Salvation from First Line: Jehovah's perfect law Lyrics: 1 Jehovah's perfect law Restores the soul again; His testimony sure Gives wisdom unto men; The precepts of the Lord are right, And fill the heart with great delight. 2 The Lord's commands are pure, They light and joy restore; Jehovah's fear is clean, Enduring evermore; His statutes, let the world confess, Are wholly truth and righteousness. 3 They are to be desired Above the finest gold; Than honey from the comb More sweetness far they hold; With warnings they Thy servant guard, In keeping them is great reward. 4 His errors who can know? Cleanse me from hidden stain; Keep me from willful sins, Nor let them o'er me reign; And then I upright shall appear And be from great transgressions clear. 5 When Thou dost search my life, May all my tho'ts within And all the words I speak Thy full approval win. O Lord, Thou art a rock to me, And my Redeemer Thou shalt be. Scripture: Psalm 19 Used With Tune: HADDAM

The Secret of a Happy Life

Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 10 hymnals Topics: Adoption; Afflictions Deliverance from; Afflictions Promises for; Assurance Declared; Blessedness Of Those Fearing God; Cares; Character Good and Bad Contrasted; Children Instruction of; Christians Christ the Life of; Christians Conscious of Safety; Christians Duties of; Christians Evangelists; Deliverance from trouble; Glory of God In Providence; God Our Guardian; God Hearer of Prayer; God Love and Mercy; God Source of All Good; Gospel Gracious Fruit of; Gospel Preaching of; Gospel Privileges of; Gospel Sanctifying and Saving; Heart Good, Perfect, Pure and Upright; Holiness Of Christians; Judgments On the Wicked; Parents and Children; Prayer Answers to; Prayer confidence in; Prayer Promise to; Preservation; Protection Only from God; The Christian's Reward; The Righteous Deliverances of; The Righteous Honor and Safety of; The Righteous Troubles of; Safety Assured; Salvation God's Gift; Sin Salvation from; Trust in God Blessedness of; The Wicked Fate of First Line: Ye children, come, give ear to me Lyrics: 1 Ye children, come, give ear to me And learn Jehovah's fear; He who would long and happy live, Let him my counsel hear. 2 Restrain thy lips from speaking guile, From wicked speech depart, From evil turn and do the good, Seek peace with all thy heart. 3 Jehovah's eyes are on the just, He hearkens to their cry; Against the wicked sets His face, Their very name shall die. 4 The Lord may suffer many griefs Upon the just to fall, But He will bring them safely through, Deliv'ring them from all. 5 By evil are the evil slain, And they that hate the just; But all His servants God redeems, And safe in Him they trust. Scripture: Psalm 34 Used With Tune: ALEXANDRIA

A Candle Is Burning

Author: Sandra Dean Meter: 6.5.6.5 D Appears in 1 hymnal Topics: Angels; Biblical Characters Mary, Mother of Jesus; Christian Year Advent; Creation; Evangelism (Good News); Fire, Flame; God Light; God Love; Good News, Gospel; Heaven(s)/Paradise; Hope; Jesus Christ Light; Joy; Light; Love; Peace (World); Seasons Changing; Star(s); Struggle and Conflict Used With Tune: AWAY IN A MANGER

Born in the Night, Mary's Child

Author: Geoffrey Ainger Meter: 7.6.7.6 Appears in 16 hymnals Topics: The Christian Year Epiphany; Biblical Characters Mary, Mother of Jesus; Christian Year Epiphany; Hope; Jesus Christ Cross; Jesus Christ Light; Jesus Christ Saviour; Jesus Christ Saviour; Jesus Christ Second Coming; Poverty; Truth Lyrics: 1 Born in the night, Mary's Child, a long way from your home; coming in need, Mary's Child, born in a borrowed room. 2 Clear shining light, Mary's Child, your face lights up our way; light of the world, Mary's Child, dawn on our darkened day. 3 Truth of our life, Mary's Child, you tell us God is good; prove it is true, Mary's Child, shown on your cross of wood. 4 Hope of the world, Mary's Child, you're coming soon to reign; saviour of all, Mary's Child, walk in our streets again. Used With Tune: MARY'S CHILD

Days of Elijah

Author: Robin Mark Meter: Irregular Appears in 16 hymnals Topics: Dry Bones; Celebration; Darkness; King David; Desert; Disasters; Dryness; Elijah; Endings; Harvest; Jesus Christ Second Coming; John the Baptist; Moses; Mountains; Musical Instruments; Praise and Thanksgiving; Righteousness; Salvation; Sharing; Shining; Swords; Temple; Trials; Vineyard; Voices; Ways; Word of God; Work; Zion; Biblical Characters David, Elijah, Ezekiel; Biblical Characters John the Baptist; Biblical Characters Moses; Dry Bones; Celebration; Christian Year and Observances Advent; Darkness; King David; Desert; Disasters; Dryness; Elijah; Endings; Harvest; Jesus Christ Second Coming; John the Baptist; Moses; Mountains; Musical Instruments; Praise and Thanksgiving; Righteousness; Salvation; Sharing; Shining; Swords; Temple; Trials; Vineyard; Voices; Ways; Word of God; Work; Zion First Line: These are the days of Elijah Scripture: Isaiah 42:5-7 Used With Tune: DAYS OF ELIJAH

Why Has God Forsaken Me?

Author: W. L. Wallace Meter: 7.7.7.7 Appears in 14 hymnals Topics: The Christian Year Holy Week; Biblical Characters Lazarus; Courage; God Care; God Love; God Trust; Grief; Healing; Jesus Christ Cross; Jesus Christ Love of; Jesus Christ Saviour; Loneliness; Mystery; Pain; Trust; Good Friday Year A; Good Friday Year B; All Saints Year B; Good Friday Year C First Line: "Why has God forsaken me?" Used With Tune: SHIMPI

Psalm 72

Appears in 1 hymnal Topics: Biblical Characters David; Christian Year Epiphany; Covenant; God Sovereignty; Jesus Christ Adoration and Praise; Jesus Christ Kingship, Conqueror; Jesus Christ Lord of Life; Jesus Christ Love of; Jesus Christ name; Jesus Christ Reign; Jesus Christ Second Coming; Jesus Christ Son of God/Man (David); Jesus Christ Youth; Justice; Kingdom of God; Oppression; Prayer; Prisoner(s); Processionals (Opening of Worship); Salvation; Second Coming; Time; Vision/Dream; Water First Line: Hail to God's own anointed, who rules in equity Scripture: Psalm 72 Used With Tune: [Hail to God's own anointed]