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To Mock Your reign
Author: F. Pratt Green (1903-) Hymnal: Common Praise (1998) #191 (1998) Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Scripture: John 18, 19 First Line: To mock your reign, O dearest Lord Lyrics: 1 To mock your reign, O dearest Lord,
they made a crown of thorns;
set you with taunts along that road
from which no one returns.
They did not know, as we do now,
that glorious is your crown;
that thorns would flower upon your brow,
your sorrows heal our own.
2 In mock acclaim, O gracious Lord,
they snatched a purple cloak,
your passion turned, for all they cared,
into a soldier's joke.
They did not know, as we do now,
that though we merit blame
you will your robe of mercy throw
around our naked shame.
3 A sceptered reed, O patient Lord,
they thrust into your hand,
and acted out their grim charade
to its appointed end.
They did not know, as we do now,
though empires rise and fall,
your Kingdom shall not cease to grow
till love embraces all. Topics: Holy Week (Good Friday) Languages: English Tune Title: THE THIRD TUNE
To Mock Your reign
Oh Say, What Is Truth?
Author: John Jaques, 1827–1900 Hymnal: Hymns of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints #272 (1985) Meter: Irregular Scripture: John 18:37-38 First Line: Oh say, what is truth? ’Tis the fairest gem Lyrics: 1. Oh say, what is truth? ’Tis the fairest gem
That the riches of worlds can produce,
And priceless the value of truth will be when
The proud monarch’s costliest diadem
Is counted but dross and refuse.
2. Yes, say, what is truth? ’Tis the brightest prize
To which mortals or Gods can aspire.
Go search in the depths where it glittering lies,
Or ascend in pursuit to the loftiest skies:
’Tis an aim for the noblest desire.
3. The sceptre may fall from the despot’s grasp
When with winds of stern justice he copes.
But the pillar of truth will endure to the last,
And its firm-rooted bulwarks outstand the rude blast
And the wreck of the fell tyrant’s hopes.
4. Then say, what is truth? ’Tis the last and the first,
For the limits of time it steps o’er.
Tho the heavens depart and the earth’s fountains burst,
Truth, the sum of existence, will weather the worst,
Eternal, unchanged, evermore. Topics: Honesty; Special Topics; Truth Languages: English Tune Title: JAQUES
Oh Say, What Is Truth?
Prepare the royal highway
Author: Frans Mikael Franzén, 1772-1847 Hymnal: Together in Song #346 (1999) Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.7.6.6 Scripture: John 18:36 Lyrics: 1 Prepare the royal highway,
the King of kings is near;
let every hill and valley
a level road appear.
Then greet the king of glory
foretold in sacred story:
Refrain:
O blest is he that came
in God the Father's name!
2 God’s people, see him coming:
your own eternal king!
Palm branches strew before him;
spread garments; shout and sing.
God’s promise will not fail you;
no more shall doubt assail you: [Refrain]
3 Then fling the gates wide open
to greet your promised king;
your king, yet every nation
its tribute too should bring.
All lands, bow down before him;
all voices, thus adore him: [Refrain]
4 His is no earthly kingdom;
it comes from heaven above.
His rule is peace and freedom,
and justice, truth, and love.
So let your praise be sounding
for kindness so abounding: [Refrain]
Topics: Jerusalem; Jesus Christ Kingship; Jesus Christ Passion and Cross; Palm Sunday Languages: English Tune Title: BEREDEN VÄG FÖR HERRAN
Prepare the royal highway
The Star Proclaims the King Is Here
Author: Coelius Sedulius, 5th cent.; John Mason Neale, 1818-66 Hymnal: Lutheran Service Book #399 (2006) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Scripture: John 18:36-37 Lyrics: 1 The star proclaims the King is here;
But, Herod, why this senseless fear?
For He who offers heav'nly birth
Seeks not the kingdoms of this earth.
2 The eastern sages saw from far
And followed on His guiding star;
And, led by light, to light they trod
And by their gifts confessed their God.
3 Within the Jordan's sacred flood
The heav'nly Lamb in meekness stood
That He, of whom no sin was known,
Might cleanse His people from their own.
4 And oh, what miracle divine,
When water reddened into wine!
He spoke the word, and forth it flowed
In streams that nature ne'er bestowed.
5 For this Thy glad epiphany
All glory, Jesus, be to Thee,
Whom with the Father we adore,
And Holy Spirit evermore. Languages: English Tune Title: WO GOTT ZUM HAUS
The Star Proclaims the King Is Here
This Is the Night
Author: Peter Abélard; Richard Lyman Sturch Hymnal: Glory to God #206 (2013) Meter: 11.10.11.10 Scripture: John 18, 19:1-41 First Line: This is the night, dear friends, the night for weeping Lyrics: 1 This is the night, dear friends, the night for weeping,
when powers of darkness overcome the day,
the night the faithful mourn the weight of evil
whereby our sins the Son of Man betray.
2 This night the traitor, wolf within the sheepfold,
betrays himself into his victim’s will,
the Lamb of God for sacrifice preparing:
sin brings about the cure for sin’s own ill.
3 This night Christ institutes his holy supper,
blest food and drink for heart and soul and mind;
this night injustice joins its hand to treason’s,
and buys the ransom-price of humankind.
4 This night the Lord by slaves shall be arrested,
he who destroys our slavery to sin;
accused of crime, to criminals be given,
that judgment on the righteous Judge begin.
5 O make us sharers, Savior, of your Passion,
that we may share your glory that shall be;
let us pass through these three dark nights of sorrow
to Easter’s laughter and its liberty. Topics: Christian Year Palm Sunday; Christian Year Maundy Thursday; Christian Year Good Friday; Jesus Christ Passion and Death Languages: English Tune Title: MY NEIGHBOR
This Is the Night
This is the night, dear friends, the night for weeping
Author: Peter Abelard (1079-1142); Richard Lyman Sturch (b. 1936) Hymnal: Church Hymnary (4th ed.) #375 (2005) Meter: 11.10.11.10 Scripture: John 18, 19:1-37 Lyrics: 1 This is the night, dear friends, the night for weeping,
when powers of darkness overcome the day,
the night the faithful mourn the weight of evil
whereby our sins the Son of Man betray.
2 This night the traitor, wolf within the sheepfold,
betrays himself into his victim's will;
the Lamb of God for sacrifice preparing,
sin brings about the cure for sin's own ill.
3 This night Christ institutes his holy supper,
blest food and drink for heart and soul and mind;
this night injustice joins its hand to treason's,
and buys the ransom-price of humankind.
4 This night the Lord by slaves shall be arrested,
he who destroys our slavery to sin;
accused of crime, to criminals be given,
that judgement on the righteous Judge begin.
5 O make us sharers, Saviour, of your Passion,
that we may share your glory that shall be;
let us pass through these three dark nights of sorrow
to Easter's laughter and its liberty. Topics: Life in Christ Christ Incarnate - Passion and Death; Christian Year Maundy Thursday Languages: English Tune Title: INTERCESSOR
This is the night, dear friends, the night for weeping
This is the night, dear friends, the night for weeping
Author: Richard Lyman Sturch (b. 1936); Peter Abelard (1079-1142) Hymnal: Hymns of Glory, Songs of Praise #375 (2008) Meter: 11.10.11.10 Scripture: John 18, 19:1-37 Lyrics: 1 This is the night, dear friends, the night for weeping,
when darkness' power overcomes the day,
the night the faithful mourn the weight of evil
whereby our sins the Son of Man betray.
2 This night the traitor, wolf within the sheepfold,
betrays himself into his victim's will;
the Lamb of God for sacrifice preparing,
sin brings about the cure for sin's own ill.
3 This night Christ institutes his holy supper,
blest food and drink for heart and soul and mind;
this night injustice joins its hands to treason's,
and buys for death the ransom of mankind.
4 This night the Lord by slaves shall be arrested,
he who destroys our slavery to sin;
accused of crime, to criminals be given,
that judgement on the righteous judge begin.
5 O make us sharers, Saviour, of your passion,
that we may share your glory that shall be;
let us pass through these three dark nights of sorrow
to Easter's laughter and its liberty. Topics: Life in Christ Christ Incarnate - Passion and Death; Christian Year Maundy Thursday Languages: English Tune Title: INTERCESSOR
This is the night, dear friends, the night for weeping
Pray for the church afflicted and oppressed
Author: F. Pratt Green, 1903-2000 Hymnal: Common Praise #559 (2000) Meter: 10.10.10.10.10.10 Scripture: John 18:19-40 Lyrics: 1 Pray for the church afflicted and oppressed,
for all who suffer for the gospel's sake,
that Christ may show us how to serve them best
in that one kingdom Satan cannot shake.
But how much more than us they have to give,
who by their dying show us how to live!
2 Pray for Christ's dissidents, who daily wait,
as Jesus waited in the olive grove,
the unjust trial, the pre-determined fate,
the world's contempt for reconciling love.
Shall all they won for us, at such a cost,
be by our negligence or weakness lost?
3 Pray that if times of testing should lay bare
what sort we are, who call ourselves his own,
we may be counted worthy then to wear,
with quiet fortitude, Christ's only crown:
the crown that in his saints he wears again
the crown of thorns that signifies his reign. Topics: Peace and Justice; Maundy Thursday Languages: English Tune Title: UNDE ET MEMORES
Pray for the church afflicted and oppressed
Christ, our King before creation
Author: Ivor H. Jones, b. 1934 Hymnal: Singing the Faith #318 (2011) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Scripture: John 18:33-37 Topics: Jesus Christ: Prophet, Priest and King; Conversion and New Life Languages: English Tune Title: LOVE DIVNE (Zündel)
Christ, our King before creation
O Christ, What Can It Mean for Us
Author: Delores Dufner, OSB, b.1939 Hymnal: Lead Me, Guide Me (2nd ed.) #348 (2012) Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Scripture: John 18:33-37 Topics: Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord; Christ the King; Cross; Humility; Justice; Love of God for Us; New Life; Paschal Mystery; Praise; Reign of God, Kingdom; Sacrifice; Saving Blood of Christ; Service; Worship and Adoration Languages: English Tune Title: KINGSFOLD
O Christ, What Can It Mean for Us
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