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Around the throne of God a band
Author: J. M. Neale, 1818-1866 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 64 hymnals Scripture: Hebrews 1:14 Lyrics: 1 Around the throne of God a band
of glorious angels ever stand;
bright things they see, sweet harps they hold,
and on their heads are crowns of gold.
2 Some wait around him, ready still
to sing his praise and do his will;
and some, when he commands them, go
to guard his servants here below.
3 Lord, give thy angels every day
command to guide us on our way,
and bid them every evening keep
their watch around us while we sleep.
4 So shall no wicked thing draw near,
to do us harm or cause us fear;
and we shall dwell, when life is past,
with angels round thy throne at last. Topics: St. Michael and All Angels Used With Tune: SOLOTHURN
Around the throne of God a band
Hail! gladdening Light, of his pure glory poured
Author: John Keble Meter: Irregular Appears in 62 hymnals Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-6 Lyrics: 1 Hail, gladdening Light, of his pure glory poured
who is the immortal Father, heavenly, blest,
Holiest of Holies, Jesus Christ, our Lord.
2 Now we are come to the sun's hour of rest,
the lights of evening round us shine.
We hymn the Father, Son and Holy Spirit divine.
3 Worthiest art thou at all times to be sung
with undefiléd tongue,
Son of our God, Giver of life, alone:
therefore in all the world thy glories, Lord, we own. Topics: Our Response to God in the morning and evening; Light Used With Tune: SEBASTE Text Sources: Greek, 3rd century or earlier
Hail! gladdening Light, of his pure glory poured
O Christ, Our Hope, Our Heart's Desire
Author: John Chandler, 1806-1876 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 56 hymnals Scripture: Hebrews 1:2 Lyrics: 1 O Christ, our hope, our heart's desire,
Creation's mighty Lord,
Redeemer of the fallen world,
By holy love outpoured:
2 How vast Your mercy to accept
The burden of our sin
And bow Your head in cruel death
To make us clean within.
3 But now the bonds of death are burst,
The ransom has been paid;
You now ascend the Father's throne
In robes of light arrayed.
4 O let Your mighty love prevail
To purge us of our pride
That we may stand before Your throne
By mercy purified.
5 Christ Jesus, be our lasting joy,
Our future great reward;
Our only glory, may it be
To glory in the Lord!
6 All praise to You, ascended Lord;
All glory ever be
To Father, Son, and Holy Ghost
Through all eternity! Topics: Redeemer Used With Tune: ICH SINGE DIR Text Sources: Latin, c. 5th-10th cent.
O Christ, Our Hope, Our Heart's Desire
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing (Jesus, the Light of the World)
Author: Charles Wesley; George D. Elderkin Meter: 7.7.7.7 with refrain Appears in 56 hymnals Scripture: Hebrews 1:6 First Line: Hark! the herald angels sing Refrain First Line: We'll walk in the light, beautiful light Lyrics: 1 Hark! the herald angels sing.
Jesus, the light of the world.
Glory to the newborn King,
Jesus, the light of the world.
Refrain:
We’ll walk in the light, beautiful light.
Come where the dewdrops of mercy shine bright.
O, shine all around us by day and by night.
Jesus, the light of the world.
2 Joyful all you nations, rise.
Jesus, the light of the world.
Join the triumph of the skies.
Jesus, the light of the world. [Refrain]
3 Christ by highest heaven adored;
Jesus, the light of the world.
Christ, the everlasting Lord;
Jesus, the light of the world. [Refrain]
4 Hail, the heaven-born Prince of Peace!
Jesus, the light of the world.
Hail, the Sun of righteousness!
Jesus, the light of the world. [Refrain] Topics: Christian Year Nativity/Christmas; Christian Year Epiphany; Jesus Christ Birth Used With Tune: WE’LL WALK IN THE LIGHT
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing (Jesus, the Light of the World)
O Gladsome Light
Author: Robert Bridges Meter: 6.6.7.6.6.7 Appears in 55 hymnals Scripture: Hebrews 1:3 First Line: O gladsome light, O grace Lyrics: 1 O gladsome light, O grace
of God the Father’s face,
th'eternal splendor wearing;
celestial, holy, blest,
our Savior Jesus Christ,
joyful in thine appearing.
2 Now, ere day fadeth quite,
we see the evening light,
our wonted hymn outpouring;
Father of might unknown,
thee, his incarnate Son,
and Holy Spirit adoring.
3 To thee of right belongs
all praise of holy songs,
O Son of God, Life-giver;
thee, therefore, O Most High,
the world doth glorify,
and shall exalt forever.
Topics: God Light Used With Tune: NUNC DIMITTIS Text Sources: Greek hymn, 3rd century
O Gladsome Light
O strength and stay upholding all creation
Author: John Ellerton, 1826-1893; St. Ambrose, c. 340-397; F. J. A. Hort, 1828-1892 Meter: 11.10.11.10 Appears in 50 hymnals Scripture: Hebrews 1:3 Lyrics: 1 O strength and stay upholding all creation,
who ever dost thyself unmoved abide,
yet day by day the light in due gradation
from hour to hour through all its changes guide;
2 Grant to life's day a calm unclouded ending,
an eve untouched by shadows of decay,
the brightness of a holy death-bed blending
with dawning glories of the eternal day.
3 Hear us, O Father, gracious and forgiving,
through Jesus Christ thy co-eternal Word,
who with the Holy Ghost by all things living
now and to endless ages art adored. Topics: Evening Used With Tune: STRENGTH AND STAY
O strength and stay upholding all creation
Jesus comes, his conflict cover
Appears in 43 hymnals Scripture: Hebrews 1:3 Topics: Jesus Christ Adoration; Ascension of Christ; Christ Ascension; Christ Resurrection
Jesus comes, his conflict cover
Thou Art Worthy
Author: Pauline Michael Mills Meter: Irregular Appears in 32 hymnals Scripture: Hebrews 1:2 First Line: Thou art worthy, thou art worthy Topics: Choruses, Refrains; Jesus Christ Creator; Jesus Christ King; Jesus Christ Final Victory; Praise of Jesus Christ Used With Tune: WORTHY
Thou Art Worthy
Creating God, Your Fingers Trace
Author: Jeffery Rowthorn, 1934- Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 28 hymnals Scripture: Hebrews 1:3 Lyrics: 1 Creating God, your fingers trace
the bold designs of farthest space;
let sun and moon and stars and light
and what lies hidden praise your might.
2 Sustaining God, your hands uphold
earth's mysteries known or yet untold;
let water's fragile blend with air,
enabling life, proclaim your care.
3 Redeeming God, your arms embrace
all now despised for creed or race;
let peace, descending like a dove,
make known on earth your healing love.
4 Indwelling God, your gospel claims
one family with a billion names;
let every life be touched by grace
until we praise you face to face. Used With Tune: CANONBURY
Creating God, Your Fingers Trace
Jesu, our hope, our heart's desire
Author: John Chandler, 1806-1876 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 24 hymnals Scripture: Hebrews 1:3 Lyrics: 1 Jesu, our hope, our heart's desire,
thy work of grace we sing;
Redeemer of the world art thou,
its Maker and its King.
2 How vast the mercy and the love
which laid our sins on thee,
and led thee to a cruel death,
to set thy people free!
3 But now the bonds of death are burst,
the ransom has been paid;
and thou art on thy Father's throne,
in glorious robes arrayed.
4 O may thy mighty love prevail
our sinful souls to spare;
O may we stand around thy throne,
and see thy glory there.
5 Jesu, our only joy be thou,
as thou our prize wilt be;
in thee be all our glory now
and through eternity.
6 All praise to thee who art gone up
triumphantly to heaven;
all praise to God the Father's name,
and Holy Ghost be given. Topics: Ascension Used With Tune: METZLER'S REDHEAD NO. 66 Text Sources: Latin, c. 8th century
Jesu, our hope, our heart's desire
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