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Songs of Thankfulness and Praise

Author: Christopher Wordsworth, 1807-1885 Meter: 7.7.7.7 D Appears in 127 hymnals Scripture: 2 Peter 3:9 Lyrics: 1 Songs of thankfulness and praise, Jesus, Lord, to you we raise; once revealed, when heaven's star brought the wise men from afar; branch of royal David's stem in your birth at Bethlehem, Word before the world began, God revealed to us in man. 2 God revealed at Jordan's stream, prophet, priest and king supreme; once revealed in power divine changing water into wine; Cana's holy wedding guest keeping to the last the best; Word before the world began, God revealed to us in man. 3 God revealed in valiant fight, conquering the devil's might; sins forgiven, sickness healed, life restored and God revealed: once revealed in gracious will ever bringing good from ill, Word before the world began, God revealed to us in man. 4 Stars shall fall and heavens fade, sun and moon shall dark be made; Christ will then like lightning shine, all will see the glorious sign; all will then the trumpet hear, all will see the Son appear, Word before the world began, God revealed to us in man. Topics: Jesus Christ Baptism Used With Tune: ST. GEORGE'S, WINDSOR Text Sources: Jubilate Hymns, 1982, rev.

Day of Wrath

Author: Thomas de Celano, c. 1190-c.1260; Mark A. Jeske, b. 1952; William J. Irons, 1812-1883 Meter: 8.8.8 Appears in 108 hymnals Scripture: 2 Peter 3:12 First Line: Day of wrath, O day of mourning! Topics: Second Coming Used With Tune: DIES IRAE

The Lord will come and not be slow

Author: John Milton, 1608-1674 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 98 hymnals Scripture: 2 Peter 3:9 Lyrics: 1 The Lord will come and not be slow, his footsteps cannot err; before him righteousness shall go, his royal harbinger. 2 Truth from the earth, like to a flower, shall bud and blossom then; and justice, from her heavenly bower, look down on mortal men. 3 Rise, God, judge thou the earth in might, this wicked earth redress; for thou art he who shalt by right the nations all possess. 4 The nations all whom thou hast made shall come, and all shall frame to bow them low before thee, Lord, and glorify thy name. 5 For great thou art, and wonders great by thy strong hand are done: thou in thy everlasting seat remainest God alone. Topics: Advent; Advent III Year A; Proper 12 Year C; Third Sunday Before Advent Year A Used With Tune: ST. STEPHEN

What If It Were Today?

Author: Lelia N. Morris Meter: 9.6.9.6.8.8.8.6 with refrain Appears in 97 hymnals Scripture: 2 Peter 3:12 First Line: Jesus is coming to earth again Refrain First Line: Glory, glory! Joy to my heart 'twill bring Lyrics: 1 Jesus is coming to earth again, what if it were today? Coming in power and love to reign, what if it were today? Coming to claim his chosen Bride, all the redeemed and purified, over this whole earth scattered wide: what if it were today? [Refrain:] Glory, glory! Joy to my heart ’twill bring, Glory, glory! When we shall crown him King. Glory, glory! Haste to prepare the way; Glory, glory! Jesus will come some day. 2 Satan’s dominion will then be o’er, O, that it were today! Sorrow and sighing shall be no more, O, that it were today! Then shall the dead in Christ arise, caught up to meet him in the skies, When shall these glories meet our eyes? What if it were today? (Refrain) 3 Faithful and true would he find us here, if he should come today? Watching in gladness and not in fear, if he should come today? Signs of his coming multiply, morning light breaks in eastern sky; watch, for the time is drawing nigh: what if it were today? (Refrain) Topics: Church Nature; Jesus Christ Return (Coming in Glory); Joy; Satan Used With Tune: SECOND COMING

God is working his purpose out, as year succeeds to year

Author: Arthur C. Ainger, 1841-1919 Meter: Irregular Appears in 93 hymnals Scripture: 2 Peter 3:12 Lyrics: 1 God is working his purpose out, as year succeeds to year, God is working his purpose out, and the time is drawing near; nearer and nearer draws the time, the time that shall surely be, when the earth shall be filled with the glory of God as the waters cover the sea. 2 From utmost east to utmost west, wherever feet have trod, by the mouth of many messengers goes forth the voice of God, 'Give ear to me, ye continents, ye isles, give ear to me, that the earth may be filled with the glory of God as the waters cover the sea.' 3 What can we do to work God's work, to prosper and increase the love of God in all mankind, the reign of the Prince of peace? What can we do to hasten the time, the time that shall surely be, when the earth shall be filled with the glory of God as the waters cover the sea? 4 March we forth in the strength of God, with the banner of Christ unfurled, that the light of the glorious gospel of truth may shine throughout the world; fight we the fight with sorrow and sin, to set their captives free, that the earth may be filled with the glory of God as the waters cover the sea. 5 All we can do is nothing worth unless God blesses the deed; vainly we hope for the harvest-tide till God gives life to the seed; yet nearer and nearer draws the time, the time that shall surely be, when the earth shall be filled with the glory of God as the waters cover the sea. Topics: Advent III Year B; New Year Used With Tune: BENSON

I sought the Lord, and afterward I knew

Author: Anonymous Meter: 10.10.10.6 Appears in 89 hymnals Scripture: 2 Peter 3:10 Lyrics: 1 I sought the Lord, and afterward I knew he moved my soul to seek him, seeking me. It was not I that found, O Saviour true; no, I was found of thee. 2 Thou didst reach forth thy hand and mine enfold; I walked and sank not on the storm-vexed sea. ‘Twas not so much that I on thee took hold, as thou, dear Lord, on me. 3 I find, I walk, I love, but oh, the whole of love is but my answer, Lord, to thee! For thou wert long beforehand with my soul; always thou lovedst me. Topics: God Love and Grace of; Jesus Christ Union with; Longing for God and Christ; Sacraments and Ordinances Profession of Faith Used With Tune: PEACE

Parting;—to meet again

Appears in 59 hymnals Scripture: 2 Peter 3:11 First Line: Jesus, accept the praise Topics: Close of Worship

God Has Spoken by the Prophets

Author: George W. Briggs, 1875-1959 Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 52 hymnals Scripture: 2 Peter 3:9 Lyrics: 1 God has spoken by the prophets, spoken the unchanging Word, each from age to age proclaiming God, the one, the righteous Lord! 'Mid the world's despair and turmoil one firm anchor holding fast: God eternal reigns forever, God the first and God the last. 2 God has spoken by Christ Jesus, Christ, the everlasting Son, brightness of the Father's glory, with the Father ever one; spoken by the Word incarnate, God of God, ere time was born; Light of light, to earth descending, Christ, as God in human form. 3 God is speaking by the Spirit, speaking to our hearts again; in the age-long Word declaring God's own message, now as then. Through the rise and fall of nations one sure faith yet standing fast: God abides, the Word unchanging, God the first and God the last. Used With Tune: HYMN TO JOY

God of Our Life, Through All the Circling Years

Author: Hugh T. Kerr Meter: 10.4.10.4.10.10 Appears in 51 hymnals Scripture: 2 Peter 3:8 Lyrics: 1 God of our life, through all the circling years, We trust in you; In all the past, through all our hopes and fears, Your hand we view. With each new day, when morning lifts the veil, We own your mercies, Lord, which never fail. 2 God of the past, our times are in your hand; With us abide. Lead us by faith to hope's true Promised Land; Be now our guide. With you to bless, the darkness shines as light, And faith's fair vision changes into sight. 3 God of the coming years, through paths unknown We follow you; When we are strong, Lord, leave us not alone; Our faith renew. Be now for us in life our daily bread, Our heart's true home when all our years have sped. Amen. Topics: Service for the Lord's Day Opening of Worship; Sacraments Baptism; Acts of the Church Confirmation; Acts of the Church The Marriage Service; Acts of the Church Witness to the Resurrection—Funeral; Civil Year New Year; Civil Year Memorial Day; Other Observances Mission Used With Tune: WITMER

Room at the Cross for You

Author: Ira F. Stanphill Appears in 39 hymnals Scripture: 2 Peter 3:9 First Line: The cross upon which Jesus died Refrain First Line: There's room at the cross for you Topics: Cross of Christ; Cross of Christ Used With Tune: [The cross upon which Jesus died]