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All things bright and beautiful

Author: Cecil Frances Alexander Appears in 356 hymnals Topics: The Christian Kingdom Children and Youth Used With Tune: GREYSTONE

The God of Abraham Praise

Author: Thomas Olivers, 1725-1799 Meter: 6.6.8.4 D Appears in 460 hymnals Topics: Kingdom/Reign of God; Kingdom/Reign of God; Kingdom/Reign of God Lyrics: 1 The God of Abraham praise, Who reigns enthroned above; Ancient of everlasting days, And God of love; The Lord, the great I AM, By earth and heav'n confessed: We bow and bless the sacred Name For ever blest. 2 He by himself hath sworn: We on his oath depend; We shall, on eagle's wings upborne, To heav'n ascend: We shall behold his face, We shall his pow'r adore, And sing the wonders of his grace For evermore. 3 There dwells the Lord, our King, The Lord, our Righteousness, Triumphant o'er the world and sin, The Prince of Peace; On Zion's sacred height His kingdom he maintains, And, glorious with his saints in light For ever reigns. 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: Eternal Father, great I AM, We worship thee." 5 The whole triumphant host give thanks to God on high; "Hail, Father, Son, and Holy Ghost!" They ever cry; Hail, Abraham's Lord divine! With heav'n our songs we raise; All might and majesty are thine, And endless praise. Scripture: Genesis 12:1 Used With Tune: LEONI

Jesus, immortal King, arise

Author: A. C. H. Seymour, 1789-1870 Appears in 117 hymnals Topics: The Church and the Kingdom of God Missions; Kingdom of Christ (See Missions) Progress and triumph of ; Missions (See also Kingdom of Christ) Lyrics: 1 Jesus, immortal King, arise; Assert Thy rightful away, Till earth, subdued, its tribute brings, And distant lands obey. 2 Ride forth, victorious Conqueror, ride, Till all Thy foes submit, And all the powers of hell resign Their trophies at Thy feet. 3 Send forth Thy word, and let it fly The spacious earth around, Till every soul beneath the sky Shall hear the joyful sound. 4 O may the great Redeemer's name Through very clime be known! And heathen gods, forsaken, fall, And Jesus reign alone. 5 From sea to sea, from shore to shore, Be Thou, O Christ, adored! And earth, with all her millions, shout, Hosannas to the Lord. Used With Tune: YORK

O Master, let me walk with Thee

Author: Dr. Washington Gladden, 1836- Appears in 599 hymnals Topics: The Church and the Kingdom of God Social Service Lyrics: 1 O Master, let me walk with Thee In lowly paths of service free; Teach me Thy secret, help me bear The strain of toil, the fret of care. 2 Help me the slow of heart to move With one clear, winning word of love; Teach me the wayward feet to stay, And guide them in the homeward way. 3 Teach me Thy patience; still with Thee In closer, dearer company, In work that keeps faith sweet and strong, In trust that triumphs over wrong. 4 In hope that sends a shining ray Far down the future's broadening way, In peace that only Thou canst give, With Thee, O Master, let me live. Used With Tune: CANONBURY

Arise, my soul, arise

Author: Charles Wesley Meter: 6.6.6.6.8.8 Appears in 900 hymnals Topics: The Church Year The Kingdom and Glory of Christ Lyrics: 1 Arise, my soul, arise, Shake off thy guilty fears; The bleeding Sacrifice In my behalf appears; Before the throne my Surety stands, My name is written on His hands. 2 He ever lives above, For me to intercede, His all-redeeming love, His precious Blood to plead; His blood atoned for all our race, And sprinkles now the throne of grace. 3 Five bleeding wounds he bears, Received on Calvary; They pour effectual prayers, They strongly speak for me: Forgive him, O forgive, they cry, Nor let that ransomed sinner die! 4 My God is reconciled; His pardoning voice I hear: He owns me for His child, I can no longer fear; With confidence I now draw nigh, And "Father, Abba, Father!" cry. Amen. Used With Tune: ST. GODRIC

"Your Kingdom Come" -- On Bended Knee

Author: Frederick Lucian Hosmer (1840-1929) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 104 hymnals Topics: Kingdom Lyrics: 1 "Your kingdom come" -- on bended knee the passing ages pray; and faithful souls have yearned to see on earth that kingdom's day. 2 But the slow watches of the night not less to God belong, and for the everlasting right the silent stars are strong. 3 And lo, already on the hills the flags of dawn appear. Gird up your loins, ye prophet souls, proclaim the day is near: 4 the day in whose clear-shining light all wrong shall stand revealed, when justice shall be throned with might, and every heart be healed: 5 when knowledge, hand in hand with peace, shall walk the earth abroad -- the day of perfect righteousness, the promised day of God. Scripture: Psalm 72 Used With Tune: IRISH

Lo! He comes with clouds descending

Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-88 Meter: 8.7.8.7.4.7 Appears in 788 hymnals Topics: The Lord Jesus Christ His Kingdom, Present and Future Used With Tune: HELMSLEY

Shout, for the Blessed Jesus Reigns

Author: Benjamin Beddome Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 94 hymnals Topics: The Church The Kingdom of God Lyrics: 1 Shout, for the blessed Jesus reigns; through distant lands his triumphs spread; and sinners, freed from endless pains, own him their Savior and their Head. 2 He calls his chosen from afar, they all at Zion's gates arrive; those who were dead in sin before by sovereign grace are made alive. 3 Gentiles and Jews his laws obey; nations remote their off'rings bring, and unconstrained their homage pay to their exalted God and King. 4 O may his holy church increase, his Word and Spirit still prevail, while angels celebrate his praise, and saints his growing glories hail. 5 Loud hallelujahs to the Lamb, from all below, and all above! In lofty songs exalt his name, in songs as lasting as his love. Scripture: Isaiah 66:20 Used With Tune: TRURO

More love to Thee, O Christ

Author: Mrs. E. Prentiss, 1818-1878 Appears in 857 hymnals Topics: The Church and the Kingdom Evangelism Lyrics: 1 More love to Thee, O Christ, More love to Thee; Hear Thou the prayer I make, On bended knee; This is my earnest plea, More love, O Christ to Thee, More love to Thee. 2 Once earthly joy I craved, Sought peace and rest; Now Thee alone I seek, Give what is best; This all my prayer shall be, More love, O Christ, to Thee, More love to Thee. 3 Then shall my latest breath Whisper Thy praise; This be the parting cry My heart shall raise. This still its prayer shall be, More love, O Christ, to Thee, More love to Thee. Used With Tune: PROPIOR DEO

Work, for the Night Is Coming

Author: Annie L. Coghill, 1836-1907 Meter: Irregular Appears in 1,214 hymnals Topics: The Kingdom of God Service Used With Tune: WORK SONG