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Jerusalem the Golden

Author: Bernard of Cluny, 12th c; John M. Neale Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 911 hymnals Topics: Biblical Names and Places Jerusalem Lyrics: 1 Jerusalem the golden, descending from above, the city of God's presence, the vision of God's love– I know not, oh, I know not what joys await us there what radiancy of glory, what bliss beyond compare! 2 They stand, those halls of Zion, all jubilant with song, so bright with many an angel and all the martyr throng. The Prince is ever in them, the daylight is serene; the tree of life and healing has leaves of richest green. 3 There is the throne of David, and there, from pain released, the shout of those who triumph, the song of those who feast. And all who with their leader have conquered in the fight, forever and forever are robed in purest white. 4 How lovely is that city, the home of God's elect! How beautiful the country that eager hearts expect! O Christ, in mercy bring us to that eternal shore where Father, Son, and Spirit are worshiped evermore. Scripture: Hebrews 11:13-16 Used With Tune: EWING

Prayer of Confession 1

Appears in 270 hymnals Topics: Biblical Names and Places Jerusalem; Biblical Names and Places Zion First Line: Kyrie eleison (Lord have mercy) Lyrics: Greek: Kyrie eleison. Kyrie eleison. Kyrie eleison. English: Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. Scripture: Psalm 51 Used With Tune: [Lord, have mercy] Text Sources: Early Greek Liturgy.; The Book of Common Prayer (prayer)

Hark! The Herald Angels Sing

Author: Charles Wesley Appears in 1,326 hymnals Topics: Biblical Names and Places Bethlehem Lyrics: 1 Hark! the herald angels sing, “Glory to the newborn King; peace on earth and mercy mild, God and sinners reconciled!” Joyful, all ye nations, rise; join the triumph of the skies; with the angelic hosts proclaim, “Christ is born in Bethlehem!” Refrain: Hark! the herald angels sing, “Glory to the newborn King!” 2 Christ, by highest heaven adored, Christ, the everlasting Lord! Late in time behold him come, offspring of the virgin's womb. Veiled in flesh the Godhead see; hail the incarnate Deity, pleased as man with us to dwell, Jesus, our Immanuel. [Refrain] 3 Hail the heaven born Prince of Peace! Hail the Sun of Righteousness! Light and life to all he brings, risen with healing in his wings. Mild, he lays his glory by, born that we no more may die, born to raise us from the earth, born to give us second birth. [Refrain] Scripture: Malachi 4:2 Used With Tune: MENDELSSOHN

My Faith Looks Up to Thee

Author: Ray Palmer Meter: 6.6.4.6.6.6.4 Appears in 2,205 hymnals Topics: Biblical Names and Places Calvary Lyrics: 1 My faith looks up to thee, thou Lamb of Calvary, Savior divine! Now hear me while I pray, take all my guilt away. O let me from this day be wholly thine! 2 May thy rich grace impart strength to my fainting heart, my zeal inspire. As thou hast died for me, O may my love to thee, pure, warm, and changeless be, a living fire! 3 While life’s dark maze I tread and griefs around me spread, be thou my guide. Bid darkness turn to day, wipe sorrow’s tears away, nor let me ever stray from thee aside. 4 When life’s swift race is run, death’s cold work almost done, be near to me. Blest Savior, then in love fear and distrust remove. O bear me safe above, redeemed and free! Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:16 Used With Tune: OLIVET

I Danced in the Morning

Author: Sydney Carter Meter: Irregular Appears in 52 hymnals Topics: Biblical Places Bethlehem Refrain First Line: Dance, then, wherever you may be Lyrics: 1 I danced in the morning when the world was begun, and I danced in the moon and the stars and the sun, and I came down from heaven and I danced on the earth; at Bethlehem I had my birth. [Refrain:] Dance, then, wherever you may be; I am the Lord of the dance, said he, and I’ll lead you all, wherever you may be, and I’ll lead you all in the dance, said he. 2 I danced for the scribe and the pharisee, but they would not dance and they would not follow me; I danced for the fishermen, for James and John; they came with me and the dance went on. [Refrain] 3 I danced on the Sabbath and I cured the lame; the holy people said it was a shame; they whipped and they stripped and they hung me high, and they left me there on a cross to die. [Refrain] 4 I danced on a Friday when the sky turned black; it’s hard to dance with the devil on your back; they buried my body and they thought I’d gone, but I am the dance and I still go on. [Refrain] 5 They cut me down and I leap up high; I am the life that will never, never die; I’ll live in you if you’ll live in me; I am the Lord of the dance, said he. [Refrain] Used With Tune: LORD OF THE DANCE

When Peace like a River

Author: Horatio Gates Spafford Meter: 11.8.11.9 with refrain Appears in 478 hymnals Topics: Biblical Names & Places Satan; Biblical Names & Places Satan First Line: When peace like a river attendeth my way Refrain First Line: It is well with my soul Lyrics: 1 When peace like a river attendeth my way, when sorrows like sea billows roll; whatever my lot, thou hast taught me to say, "It is well, it is well with my soul." Refrain: (may be sung after final stanza only) It is well with my soul; it is well, it is well with my soul. 2 Though Satan should buffet, though trials should come, let this blest assurance control: that Christ has regarded my helpless estate, and has shed his own blood for my soul. [Refrain] 3 My sin– oh, the bliss of this glorious thought! my sin, not in part, but the whole, is nailed to the cross, and I bear it no more; praise the Lord, praise the Lord, O my soul! [Refrain] 4 O Lord, haste the day when my faith shall be sight, the clouds be rolled back as a scroll; the trump shall resound and the Lord shall descend; even so, it is well with my soul. [Refrain] Scripture: Philippians 4:7 Used With Tune: VILLE DU HAVRE

O Radiant Christ, Incarnate Word

Author: Ruth Duck Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 4 hymnals Topics: Biblical Places Jordan Used With Tune: CANONBURY

It Is Good to Sing Your Praises

Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 27 hymnals Topics: Biblical Names and Places Lebanon Lyrics: 1 It is good to sing your praises and to thank you, O Most High, showing forth your loving kindness when the morning lights the sky. It is good when night is falling of your faithfulness to tell, while with sweet, melodious praises songs of adoration swell. 2 You have filled my heart with gladness through the works your hands have wrought; you have made my life victorious; great your works and deep your thought. You, O Lord, on high exalted, reign forevermore in might; all your enemies shall perish, sin be banished from your sight. 3 But the good shall live before you, planted in your dwelling place, fruited trees and ever verdant, nourished by your boundless grace. In his goodness to the righteous God his righteousness displays; God, my rock, my strength and refuge, just and true are all your ways. Scripture: Psalm 92 Used With Tune: ELLESDIE Text Sources: Psalter, 1912

The LORD unto My Lord Has Said

Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 12 hymnals Topics: Biblical Names & Places Melchizedek; Biblical Names & Places Melchizedek Lyrics: 1 The LORD unto my Lord has said, "Sit here at my right hand until I make your enemies submit to your command." A scepter prospered by the LORD your mighty hand shall wield; from Zion you shall rule the world, and all your foes shall yield. 2 Your people will be gladly yours when you arise in might, like dawning day, like hopeful youth, with holy beauty bright. The priesthood of Melchizedek the LORD has given you; it shall remain forevermore; God's word is always true. 3 You shall subdue the kings of earth, with God at your right hand; the nations you shall rule in might and judge in every land. The Lord, refreshed by living streams, shall neither faint nor fall, and he shall be the glorious head, exalted over all. Scripture: Psalm 110 Used With Tune: ALL SAINTS NEW Text Sources: Psalter, 1912, alt.

Swing Low, Sweet Chariot

Meter: Irregular Appears in 93 hymnals Topics: Biblical Names & Places Jordan; Biblical Names & Places Jordan First Line: I looked over Jordan, and what did I see Lyrics: Refrain: Swing low, sweet chariot, coming for to carry me home; swing low, sweet chariot, coming for to carry me home. 1 I looked over Jordan, and what did I see, coming for to carry me home? A band of angels coming after me, coming for to carry me home. Refrain 2 If you get there before I do coming for to carry me home tell all my friends I'm coming there too coming for to carry me home. Refrain 3 Sometimes I'm up, sometimes I'm down coming for to carry me home but still I know I'm heavenward bound coming for to carry me home. Refrain Used With Tune: SWING LOW Text Sources: Afro-American spiritual