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In the Cross of Christ I Glory

Author: John Bowring Meter: 8.7.8.7 Appears in 1,545 hymnals Topics: God Known in Jesus Christ Suffering and Death Lyrics: 1 In the cross of Christ I glory, towering o’er the wrecks of time; all the light of sacred story gathers round its head sublime. 2 When the woes of life o’ertake me, hopes deceive, and fears annoy, never shall the cross forsake me; lo! it glows with peace and joy. 3 When the sun of bliss is beaming light and love upon my way, from the cross the radiance streaming adds new luster to the day. 4 Bane and blessing, pain and pleasure, by the cross are sanctified; peace is there, that knows no measure, joys that through all time abide. Used With Tune: RATHBUN

Alleluia! Sing to Jesus

Author: William C. Dix Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 223 hymnals Topics: God Known in Jesus Christ Resurrection and Exaltation Lyrics: 1 Alleluia! sing to Jesus, risen now to reign in love. Alleluia! Praise the Savior; with the multitudes above. There the songs of saints and martyrs thunder like a mighty flood, "Jesus out of every nation has redeemed us by his blood." 2 Alleluia! not as orphans are we left in sorrow now. Alleluia! Christ is near us; faith believes, nor questions how. Though the cloud from sight received him when the forty days were o'er, shall our hearts forget the promise, "I am with you evermore"? 3 Alleluia! Bread of Heaven, be on earth our food and stay. Alleluia! here the sinful flee to you from day to day. Intercessor, friend of sinners, earth's redeemer, plead for me, where the songs of all the sinless sweep across the crystal sea. Used With Tune: HYFRYDOL

O, How I Love Jesus

Author: Frederick Whitfield; anon. Appears in 604 hymnals Topics: God Known in Jesus Christ Praise to Christ First Line: There is a name I love to hear Lyrics: 1 There is a name I love to hear, I love to speak its worth; it sounds like music in my ear, the sweetest name on earth. Refrain: O, how I love Jesus, O, how I love Jesus, O, how I love Jesus, because he first loved me! 2 It tells me of a Savior's love, who died to set me free; it tells me of his precious blood, the sinner's perfect plea. (Refrain) 3 It tells of one whose loving heart can feel my deepest woe, who in my sorrow bears a part that none can bear below. (Refrain) Used With Tune: O, HOW I LOVE JESUS

Jesus, Thou Joy of Loving Hearts

Author: Ray Palmer Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 575 hymnals Topics: God Known in Jesus Christ Praise to Christ Lyrics: 1 Jesus, thou joy of loving hearts, thou fount of life, thou light of light, greater than pleasure earth imparts, thy love is true and pure delight. 2 Thy gracious word hath ever stood: thou savest those that on thee call; to them that seek thee thou art good, to them that find thee, all in all. 3 We taste thee, O thou living bread, and long to feast upon thee still; we drink of thee, the fountainhead, and thirst our souls from thee to fill. 4 Our restless spirits yearn for thee, where'er our changeful lost is cast, glad when thy gracious smile we see, blest when our faith can hold thee fast. 5 O Jesus, ever with us stay; make all our moments calm and bright; banish the sin of earth, we pray; shed o'er the world thy holy light. Used With Tune: QUEBEC Text Sources: Latin (12th century)

Hail to the Lord's Anointed

Author: James Montgomery Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 855 hymnals Topics: God Known in Jesus Christ Advent Lyrics: 1 Hail to the Lord's Anointed, great David's greater Son! Hail, in the time appointed, his reign on earth begun! He comes to break oppression, to set the captive free, to take away transgressions, and rule in equity. 2 He comes with justice speedy to those who suffer wrong, to help the poor and needy, and bid the weak be strong, to give them songs for sighing, their darkness turn to light, whose souls, condemned and dying, are precious in his sight. 3 He shall come down like showers upon the fruitful earth; love, joy, and hope, like flowers, spring in his path to birth. Before him, on the mountains, shall peace, the herald, go, and righteousness, in fountains, from hill to valley flow. 4 To him shall prayer unceasing and daily vows ascend, his kingdom still increasing, a kingdom without end. The tide of time shall never his covenant remove. His name shall stand for ever; that name to us is Love. Scripture: Psalm 72 Used With Tune: SHEFFIELD

O Come, All Ye Faithful

Author: John Francis Wade; Frederick Oakeley and others Appears in 778 hymnals Topics: God Known in Jesus Christ Birth Refrain First Line: O come, let us adore him Lyrics: 1 O come, all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant, O come ye, O come ye to Bethlehem; come and behold him, born the King of angels: Refrain O come, let us adore him, O come, let us adore him, O come, let us adore him, Christ the Lord! 2 Sing, choirs of angels, sing in exultation, sing, all ye citizens of heaven above! Glory to God, all glory in the highest; [Refrain] 3 Child, for us sinners poor and in the manger, we would embrace thee, with love and awe; who would not love thee, loving us so dearly? [Refrain] 4 Yea, Lord, we greet thee, born for our salvation, Jesus, to thee be all glory given; Word of the Father, now in flesh appearing: [Refrain] Scripture: Luke 2:8-20 Used With Tune: ADESTE FIDELES

While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks

Author: Nahum Tate Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,133 hymnals Topics: God Known in Jesus Christ Birth First Line: While shepherds watched their flocks by night Lyrics: 1 While shepherds watched their flocks by night, all seated on the ground, the messenger of God came down, and glory shone around, and glory shone around. 2 "Fear not," the angel said--for dread had seized their troubled mind, "Glad tidings of great joy I bring to all of humankind, to all of humankind. 3 "To you in David's town this day is born of David's line a Savior, who is Christ, the Lord, and this shall be the sign: and this shall be the sign: 4 "The heavenly babe you there shall find to human view displayed, all meanly wrapped in swathing bands, and in a manger laid, and in a manger laid." 5 Thus spake the seraph, and forthwith appeared a shining throng of angels praising God, who thus addressed their joyful song: addressed their joyful song: 6 "All glory be to God on high, and on the earth be peace; good will henceforth from heaven to earth begin and never cease, begin and never cease." Scripture: Luke 2:8-14 Used With Tune: CHRISTMAS

Angels We Have Heard on High

Meter: 7.7.7.7 with refrain Appears in 259 hymnals Topics: God Known in Jesus Christ Birth Lyrics: 1 Angels we have heard on high sweetly singing o'er the plains, and the mountains in reply echoing their joyous strains. Refrain: Gloria, in excelsis Deo! Gloria, in excelsis Deo! 2 Shepherds, why this jubilee? Why your joyous strains prolong? What the gladsome tidings be, Which inspire your heavenly song? [Refrain] 3 Come to Bethlehem and see Christ, who comes in lowly birth. Come, adore on bended knee Jesus, joy of heav'n and earth. [Refrain] 4 See within a manger laid, Christ, whom choirs of angels praise; Mary, Joseph, lend your aid, while our hearts in love we raise. [Refrain] Scripture: Luke 2:15-20 Used With Tune: GLORIA Text Sources: Traditional French Carol; tr. Crown of Jesus, 1862, alt.

Christ Arose!

Author: Robert Lowry Meter: 6.5.6.4 with refrain Appears in 458 hymnals Topics: God Known in Jesus Christ Resurrection and Exaltation First Line: Low in the grave he lay Refrain First Line: Up from the grave he arose Lyrics: 1 Low in the grave he lay, Jesus my Savior, waiting the coming day, Jesus my Lord! Refrain: Up from the grave he arose, (he arose) with a mighty triumph o'er his foes; (o'er his foes) he arose a victor from the dark domain, and he lives forever with his saints to reign. He arose! (he arose) He arose! (he arose) Hallelujah! Christ arose! 2 Vainly they watch his bed, Jesus my Savior; vainly they seal the dead, Jesus my Lord! [Refrain] 3 Death cannot keep its prey, Jesus my Savior; he tore the bars away-- Jesus my Lord! [Refrain] Scripture: Matthew 28:1-6 Used With Tune: CHRIST AROSE

Jesus Loves Me!

Author: Anna B. Warner; David R. McGuire Meter: 7.7.7.7 with refrain Appears in 648 hymnals Topics: God Known in Jesus Christ Praise to Christ First Line: Jesus loves me! This I know Refrain First Line: Yes, Jesus loves me! Lyrics: 1 Jesus loves me! This I know, for the Bible tells me so. Little ones to him belong; they are weak, but he is strong. Refrain: Yes! Jesus loves me! Yes, Jesus loves me! Yes, Jesus loves me! The Bible tells me so. The following two verses are copyright: 2 Jesus loves me! This I know, as he loved so long ago, taking children on the knee, saying, "Let them come to me." (Refrain) 3 Jesus loves me! still today, walking with me on the way, wanting as a friend to give light and love to all who live. (Refrain) Scripture: Mark 10:13-16 Used With Tune: JESUS LOVES ME