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Break Thou the Bread of Life

Author: Mary A. Lathbury; Alexander Groves Meter: 6.4.6.4 D Appears in 755 hymnals Scripture: John 1:14 Lyrics: 1 Break now the bread of life, dear Lord, to me, as thou didst breaj the loaves beside the sea; beyond the sacred page I seek thee, Lord, my spirit pants for thee, O living Word. 2 Bless thou the truth, dear Lord, to me, to me, as thou didst bless the bread by Galilee; then shall all bondage cease, all fetters fall; and I shall find my peace, my All in all. 3 Thou art the bread of life, O Lord, to me, thy holy Word the truth that saveth me; give me to eat and live with thee above; teach me to love thy truth, for thou are love. 4 O send thy Spirit,Lord, now unto me, that he may touch my eyes and make me see: show me the truth concealed within thy Word, and in thy book revealed I see thee, Lord. Topics: Spiritual Freedom; Holy Spirit Illuminator; Inner Peace; Holy Scriptures Used With Tune: BREAD OF LIFE

Silent Night! Holy Night!

Author: Joseph Mohr Meter: Irregular Appears in 666 hymnals Scripture: John 1:14 Lyrics: 1 Silent night! holy night! All is calm, all is bright, Round yon Virgin Mother and Child! Holy Infant, so tender and mild, Sleep in heavenly peace, Sleep in heavenly peace. 2 Silent night! holy night! Shepherds quake at the sight, Glories stream from heaven afar, Heavenly hosts sing: "Alleluia; Christ the Saviour is born, Christ the Saviour is born." 3 Silent night! holy night! Son of God, love's pure Light Radiant beams from Thy holy face, With the dawn of redeeming grace, Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth, Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth. 4 Silent night! holy night! Wondrous Star, lend thy light; With the angels let us sing, Alleluia to our King; Christ the Saviour is born, Christ the Saviour is born. Amen. Topics: Christ Birth and Infancy; Star in the East; Jesus Christ His Birth Used With Tune: STILLE NACHT

Give me the wings of faith to rise

Author: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 524 hymnals Scripture: John 1:14 Topics: The Communion of Saints Used With Tune: RICHMOND

Thou Whose Almighty Word

Author: John Marriott Meter: 6.6.4.6.6.6.4 Appears in 452 hymnals Scripture: John 1:1-14 Lyrics: 1 Thou whose almighty word Chaos and darkness heard And took their flight, Hear us, we humbly pray, And where the Gospel day Sheds not its glorious ray, Let there be light! 2 Thou who didst come to bring, On Thy redeeming wing, Healing and sight, Health to the sick in mind, Sight to the inly blind: Oh, now to all mankind Let there be light! 3 Spirit of Truth and Love, Life-giving, holy Dove, Speed forth Thy flight; Move on the water's face, Bearing the lamp of grace, And in earth's darkest place Let there be light! 4 Holy and blessed Three, Glorious Trinity, Wisdom, Love, Might! Boundless as ocean's tide, Rolling in fullest pride, Thro' the earth, far and wide, Let there be light! Amen. Topics: The Church Missions Used With Tune: ITALIAN HYMN

All Things Bright and Beautiful

Author: Cecil Frances Alexander Meter: 7.6.7.6 with refrain Appears in 356 hymnals Scripture: John 1:1-14 First Line: Each little flower that opens Lyrics: Refrain: All things bright and beautiful, all creatures great and small, all things wise and wonderful, the Lord God made them all. 1 Each little flower that opens, each little bird that sings, God made their glowing colors; God made their tiny wings. [Refrain] 2 The purple-headed mountain, the river running by, the sunset, and the morning that brightens up the sky: [Refrain] 3 The cold wind in the winter, the pleasant summer sun, the ripe fruits in the garden, God made them every one. [Refrain] 4 God gave us eyes to see them, and lips that we might tell how great is God Almighty, who has made all things well. [Refrain] Topics: Creation; Praise; Providence Used With Tune: ROYAL OAK

Tell Me the Story of Jesus

Author: Fanny J. Crosby Appears in 254 hymnals Scripture: John 1:14 Lyrics: 1 Tell me the story of Jesus, Write on my heart every word; Tell me the story most precious, Sweetest that ever was heard. Tell how the angels in chorus Sang as they welcomed His birth, "Glory to God in the highest! Peace and good tidings to earth." Refrain: Tell me the story of Jesus, Write on my heart every word; Tell me the story most precious, Sweetest that ever was heard. 2 Fasting alone in the desert, Tell of the days that are past, How for our sins He was tempted, Yet was triumphant at last. Tell of the years of His labor, Tell of the sorrow He bore, He was despised and afflicted, Homeless, rejected and poor. (Refrain) 3 Tell of the cross where they nailed Him, Writhing in anguish and pain; Tell of the grave where they laid Him, Tell how He liveth again. Love in that story so tender Clearer than ever I see: Stay, let me weep while you whisper, Love paid the ransom for me. (Refrain) Topics: Christ Life and Ministry; Christ Sacrifice; Christ Life and Ministry; Christ Sacrifice Used With Tune: [Tell me the story of Jesus]

Hosanna, Loud Hosanna

Author: Jennette Threlfall Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 163 hymnals Scripture: John 1:14 Lyrics: 1 Hosanna, loud hosanna, the little children sang; through pillared court and temple the lovely anthem rang; to Jesus, who had blessed them close folded to his breast, the children sang their praises, the simplest and the best. 2 From Olivet they followed 'mid an exultant crowd, the victor palm branch waving, and chanting clear and loud; the Lord of earth and heaven rode on in lowly state, nor scorned that little children should on his bidding wait. 3 "Hosanna in the highest!" That ancient song we sing, for Christ is our Redeemer, the Lord of heaven, our King; O may we ever praise him with heart and life and voice, and in his blissful presence eternally rejoice! Topics: Biblical Places Olivet; Children; Palm Sunday Used With Tune: ELLACOMBE

Ah, Holy Jesus

Author: Johann Heermann, 1585-1647; Robert Bridges, 1844-1930 Meter: 11.11.11.5 Appears in 144 hymnals Scripture: John 1:11-14 First Line: Ah, holy Jesus, how have you offended Lyrics: 1 Ah, holy Jesus, how have you offended, that mortal judgment has on you descended? By foes derided, by your own rejected, O most afflicted! 2 Who was the guilty? Who brought this upon you? It is my treason, Lord, that has undone you. 'Twas I, Lord Jesus, I it was denied you; I crucified you. 3 For me, kind Jesus, was your incarnation, your mortal sorrow, and your life's oblation, your death of anguish and your bitter passion, for my salvation. 4 Therefore, dear Jesus, since I cannot pay you, I do adore you, and will ever pray you, think on your pity and your love unswerving, not my deserving. Used With Tune: HERZLIEBSTER JESU

O Love, How Deep

Author: Thomas à Kempis, 1380-1471; Benjamin Webb, 1819-85 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 143 hymnals Scripture: John 1:1-14 First Line: O love, how deep, how broad, how high Lyrics: 1 O love, how deep, how broad, how high, Beyond all thought and fantasy, That God, the Son of God, should take Our mortal form for mortals' sake! 2 He sent no angel to our race, Of higher or of lower place, But wore the robe of human frame, And to this world Himself He came. 3 For us baptized, for us He bore His holy fast and hungered sore; For us temptation sharp He knew; For us the tempter overthrew. 4 For us He prayed; for us He taught; For us His daily works He wrought, By words and signs and actions thus Still seeking not Himself but us. 5 For us by wickedness betrayed, For us, in crown of thorns arrayed, He bore the shameful cross and death; For us He gave His dying breath. 6 For us He rose from death again; For us He went on high to reign; For us He sent His Spirit here To guide, to strengthen, and to cheer. 7 All glory to our Lord and God For love so deep, so high, so broad; The Trinity whom we adore Forever and forevermore. Topics: Redeemer Used With Tune: DEO GRACIAS

Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming

Author: Theodore Baker; Gracia Grindal; John C. Mattes, 1876-1948 Meter: 7.6.7.6.6.7.6 Appears in 109 hymnals Scripture: John 1 Topics: Biblical Names and Places Isaiah; Biblical Names and Places Jesse; Church Year Christmas; Love God's Love for Us Used With Tune: ES IST EIN' ROS' ENTSPRUNGEN Text Sources: German, 15th c.