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Shall We Gather at the River

Author: Robert Lowry, 1826-1899 Meter: 8.7.8.7 with refrain Appears in 750 hymnals Scripture: Revelation 4:6 Refrain First Line: Yes, we'll gather at the river Lyrics: 1 Shall we gather at the river, where bright angel feet have trod, with its crystal tide forever flowing by the throne of God? Refrain: Yes, we'll gather at the river, the beautiful, the beautiful river; gather with the saints at the river that flows by the throne of God. 2 Ere we reach the shining river, lay we every burden down; grace our spirits will deliver, and provide a robe and crown. [Refrain] 3 Soon we'll reach the shining river, soon our pilgrimage will cease; soon our happy hearts will quiver with the melody of peace. [Refrain] Used With Tune: HANSON PLACE

Gracious God, to you we raise

Author: Folliott Sandford Pierpoint, 1835-1917 Meter: 7.7.7.7 with refrain Appears in 635 hymnals Scripture: Revelation 4:11 First Line: For the beauty of the earth Topics: The Glory of God In Creation and Providence Used With Tune: LUCERNA LAUDONIAE

Look, Ye Saints, the Sight Is Glorious

Author: Thomas Kelly Meter: 8.7.8.7.4.7 Appears in 539 hymnals Scripture: Revelation 4 Lyrics: 1 Look, ye saints, the sight is glorious; see the Man of Sorrows now; from the fight returned victorious, ev'ry knee to him shall bow. Crown him! Crown him! Crowns become the Victor's brow. 2 Crown the Savior, angels, crown him; rich the trophies Jesus brings; in the seat of pow'r enthrone him, while the vault of heaven rings. Crown him! Crown him! Crown the Savior King of kings. 3 Sinners in derision crowned him mocking thus the Savior's claim; saints and angels crowd around him, own his title, praise his name: Crown him! Crown him! Spread abroad the Victor's fame! 4 Hark! those bursts of acclamation! Hark! those loud triumphant chords! Jesus takes the highest station; O what joy the sight affords! Crown him! Crown him! King of kings and Lord of lords. Topics: Jesus Christ His Exaltation; Christ Kingly Office of; Christ Man of Sorrows; Rewards Used With Tune: CORONAE

Glory to God On High

Author: James Allen Meter: 6.6.4.6.6.6.4 Appears in 410 hymnals Scripture: Revelation 4:11 First Line: Glory to God on high! Let heav'n and earth reply Topics: Christ Worship Used With Tune: ITALIAN HYMN

Angel-voices ever singing

Author: Francis Pott, 1832-1909 Meter: 8.5.8.5.8.4.3 Appears in 379 hymnals Scripture: Revelation 4:8-11 Lyrics: 1 Angel-voices ever singing round thy throne of light, angel-harps for ever ringing, rest not day nor night; thousands only live to bless thee and confess thee Lord of might. 2 Thou who art beyond the farthest mortal eye can scan, can it be that thou regardest songs of sinful man? Can we know that thou art near us, and wilt hear us? Yea, we can. 3 Yea, we know that thou rejoicest o'er each work of thine; thou didst ears and hands and voices for thy praise design; craftsman's art and music's measure for thy pleasure all combine. 4 In thy house, great God, we offer of thine own to thee; and for thine acceptance proffer all unworthily hearts and minds and hands and voices in our choicest psalmody. 5 Honour, glory, might, and merit thine shall ever be, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, blessèd Trinity. Of the best that thou hast given earth and heaven render thee. Topics: Proper 15 Year B; Dedication Festival; St. Michael and All Angels Used With Tune: ANGEL VOICES

I need Thee, precious Jesus

Author: Frederick Whitfield Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 304 hymnals Scripture: Revelation 4:3 Topics: God: His Attributes, Works and Word The Gospel - Needed Used With Tune: JERUSALEM

Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation

Author: John Mason Neale, 1818-1866 Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Appears in 289 hymnals Scripture: Revelation 4, 5 Lyrics: 1 Christ is made the sure foundation, Christ, our head and cornerstone, chosen of the Lord and precious, binding all the Church in one; holy Zion's help forever and our confidence alone. 2 To this temple, where we call you, come, O Lord of hosts, and stay; come with all your lovingkindness, hear your people as they pray, and your fullest benediction shed within these walls today. 3 Here bestow on all your servants what they seek from you to gain. What they gain from you, forever with the blessed to retain; and hereafter in your glory evermore with you to reign. 4 Praise and honor to the Father, praise and honor to the Son, praise and honor to the Spirit, ever three and ever one: one in might and one in glory while unending ages run! Topics: The Church; Doxologies; Elements of Worship Opening of Worship: Called And Gathered Used With Tune: WESTMINSTER ABBEY Text Sources: Latin, ca. 8th c.

Yes, I'll sing the wondrous story

Author: Francis Harold Rowley, 1854-1952 Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 289 hymnals Scripture: Revelation 4:5-8 First Line: I will sing the wondrous story Lyrics: 1 I will sing the wondrous story of the Christ who died for me, how he left the realms of glory for the cross on Calvary. Refrain: Yes, I'll sing the wondrous story of the Christ who died for me, sing it with the saints in glory, gathered by the crystal sea. 2 I was lost: but Jesus found me, found the sheep that went astray, raised me up and gently led me back into the narrow way. [Refrain] 3 Faint was I, and fears possessed me, bruised was I from many a fall, hope was gone, and shame distressed me: but his love has pardoned all. [Refrain] 4 Days of darkness still may meet me, sorrow's path I oft may tread; but his presence still is with me, by his guiding hand I'm led. [Refrain] 5 He will keep me till the river rolls its waters at my feet: then he'll bear me safely over, where the loved ones I shall meet. [Refrain] Topics: Cross; Fear; Forgiveness; Grace; Grief; Guidance; Jesus Christ Passion and Cross; Jesus Christ Redeemer; Justification; Personal Response to Jesus; Saints Days and Holy Days Any Saint; Saints Days and Holy Days St Paul; Salvation; The Gospel; Witness Used With Tune: HYFRYDOL

Father of Heaven, Whose Love Profound

Author: Edward Cooper Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 240 hymnals Scripture: Revelation 4:11 First Line: Father of heav'n, whose love profound Lyrics: 1 Father of heav'n, whose love profound A ransom for our souls hath found, Before Thy throne we sinners bend; To us Thy pard'ning love extend. 2 Almighty Son, Incarnate Word, Our Prophet, Priest, Redeemer, Lord, Before Thy throne we sinners bend; To us Thy saving grace extend. 3 Eternal Spirit, by whose breath The soul is raised from sin and death, Before Thy throne we sinners bend; To us Thy quick'ning power extend. 4 Thrice holy! Father, Spirit, Son, Mysterious Godhead, Three in One, Before Thy throne we sinners bend; Grace, pardon, life, to us extend. Amen. Used With Tune: ANGELUS

Come Holy Ghost, our souls inspire

Author: John Cosin (1594-1672) Meter: Irregular Appears in 238 hymnals Scripture: Revelation 4:5 Lyrics: 1 Come, Holy Ghost, our souls inspire, and lighten with celestial fire; thou the anointing Spirit art, who dost thy sevenfold gifts impart. 2 Thy blessèd unction from above is comfort, life, and fire of love; enable with perpetual light the dullness of our blinded sight. 3 Anoint and cheer our soilèd face with the abundance of thy grace; keep far from foes, give peace at home: where thou art guide no ill can come. 4 Teach us to know the Father, Son, and thee, of both to be but One, that through the ages all along this may be our endless song, 'Praise to thine eternal merit, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.' Amen. Topics: The Holy Spirit The Coming of the Spirit; The Church Celebrates Ordination; Christian Year Pentecost; Holy Spirit illunination of; Ordination Used With Tune: VENI CREATOR Text Sources: 9th century