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When John Baptized by Jordan's River

Author: Timothy Dudley-Smith, b. 1926 Meter: 9.8.9.8 D Appears in 17 hymnals Lyrics: 1 When John baptized by Jordan's river In faith and hope the people came, That John and Jordan might deliver Their troubled souls from sin and shame. They came to seek a new beginning, The human spirit's ageless quest, Repentance, and an end of sinning, Renouncing ev'ry wrong confessed. 2 There as the Lord, baptized and praying, Rose from the stream, the sinless one, A voice was heard from heaven saying, "This is my own beloved Son." There as the Father's word was spoken, Not in the pow'r of wind and flame, But of his love and peace the token, Seen as a dove, the Spirit came. 3 O Son of Man, our nature sharing, In whose obedience all are blest, Savior, our sins and sorrows bearing, Hear us and grant us this request: Daily to grow, by grace defended, Filled with the Spirit from above; In Christ baptized, beloved, befriended, Children of God in peace and love. Topics: The Liturgical Year The Baptism of the Lord Used With Tune: RENDEZ À DIEU

Love Divine, All Loves Excelling

Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788 Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 1,895 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Love divine, all loves excelling, Joy of heav'n, to earth come down! Fix in us your humble dwelling; All your faithful mercies crown. Jesus, source of all compassion, Love unbounded, love all pure; Visit us with your salvation, Let your love in us endure. 2 Come, almighty to deliver; Let us all your life receive; Suddenly return and never, Nevermore your temples leave. Lord, we would be always blessing, Serve you as your hosts above, Pray, and praise you without ceasing, Glory in your precious love. 3 Finish then your new creation, Pure and spotless, gracious Lord; Let us see your great salvation Perfectly in you restored. Changed from glory into glory, Till in heav'n we take our place, Till we sing before the almighty, Lost in wonder, love and praise. Topics: Eternal Life/Heaven; Mary; Morning Prayer Hymn; Praise; Salvation; Second Coming; The Liturgical Year Advent (Sundays and Weekdays); The Liturgical Year The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus; The Liturgical Year The Transfiguration of the Lord (August 6) Scripture: Luke 24:51-53 Used With Tune: HYFRYDOL

There's a Wideness in God's Mercy

Author: Frederick W. Faber, 1814-1863 Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 915 hymnals Lyrics: 1 There’s a wideness in God’s mercy Like the wideness of the sea; There’s a kindness in his justice Which is more than liberty. There is plentiful redemption In the blood that has been shed; There is joy for all the members In the sorrows of the Head. 2 For the love of God is broader Than the measures of the mind, And the heart of the Eternal Is most wonderfully kind. If our love were but more simple We should take him at his word, And our lives would be thanksgiving For the goodness of our Lord. 3 Troubled souls, why will you scatter Like a crowd of frightened sheep? Foolish hearts, why will you wander From a love so true and deep? There is welcome for the sinner And more graces for the good; There is mercy with the Savior, There is healing in his blood. Topics: Healing; Love of God for Us; Praise; Rites of the Church Penance (Reconciliation); Rites of the Church Rite of Anointing (Care of the Sick); Salvation; Sin; The Liturgical Year Lent (Sundays and Weekdays); The Liturgical Year The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus Scripture: Mark 6:30-34 Used With Tune: IN BABILONE

Hark! the Herald Angels Sing

Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788 Meter: 7.7.7.7 D with refrain Appears in 1,357 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Hark! the herald angels sing: "Glory to the newborn King; Peace on earth, and mercy mild, God and sinners reconciled!" Joyful, all ye nations, rise, Join the triumph of the skies; With angelic hosts proclaim: "Christ is born in Bethlehem!" Refrain: Hark! the herald angels sing, "Glory to the newborn King." 2 Christ, by highest heaven adored, Christ, the everlasting Lord; Late in time, behold him come, Offspring of a virgin's womb. Veiled in flesh the Godhead see! Hail th'incarnate Deity! Pleased as man with us to dwell; Jesus, our Immanuel! [Refrain] 3 Hail the heav'n-born Prince of Peace! Hail the Sun of Righteousness! Light and life to all he brings, Ris'n with healing in his wings. Mild he lays his glory by, Born that we no more may die, Born to raise us from the earth, Born to give us second birth. [Refrain] Topics: The Liturgical Year Christmas (Days of); The Liturgical Year Mary, the Holy Mother of God Scripture: Isaiah 7:14 Used With Tune: MENDELSSOHN

Good Christian Friends, Rejoice

Author: John M. Neale, 1818-1866 Meter: 6.6.7.7.7.8.5.5 Appears in 226 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Good Christian friends, rejoice, With heart and soul and voice; Give ye heed to what we say: Jesus Christ is born today! Ox and ass before him bow, And he is in the manger now. Christ is born today! Christ is born today! 2 Good Christian friends, rejoice, With heart and soul and voice; Now you hear of endless bliss; Jesus Christ was born for this! He has opened heaven's door, And we are blest forevermore. Christ was born for this! Christ was born for this! 3 Good Christian friends, rejoice, With heart and soul and voice; Now ye need not fear the grave; Jesus Christ was born to save! Calls you one and calls you all, To gain his everlasting hall. Christ was born to save! Christ was born to save! Scripture: Luke 1:77-79 Used With Tune: IN DULCI JUBILO Text Sources: Latin and German, 14th cent.

O Sons and Daughters

Author: Jean Tisserand, d. 1494; John M. Neale, 1818-1866 Meter: 8.8.8 with refrain Appears in 194 hymnals First Line: O sons and daughters, let us sing! Refrain First Line: Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Lyrics: Refrain: Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! 1 O sons and daughters, let us sing! The King of heav'n, the glorious King, O'er death today rose triumphing. Alleluia! [Refrain] 2 That Easter morn, at break of day, The faithful women went their way To seek the tomb where Jesus lay. Alleluia! [Refrain] 3 An angel clad in white they see, Who sat, and spoke unto the three: "Your Lord has gone to Galilee." Alleluia! [Refrain] 4 That night the apostles met in fear; Amimd them came their Lord most dear, And said, "My peace be on all here." Alleluia! [Refrain] 5 When Thomas first the tidings heard, How they had seen the risen Lord, He doubted the disciples' word. Alleluia! [Refrain] 6 "My wounded side, O Thomas, see; Behold my hands, my feet," said he. "Not faithless, but believing be." Alleluia! [Refrain] 7 No longer Thomas then denied; He saw the feet, the hands, the side; "You are my Lord and God," he cried. Alleluia! [Refrain] 8 How blest are they who have not seen, And yet whose faith has constant been, For they eternal life shall win. Alleluia! [Refrain] 9 On this most holy day of days, To God your hearts and voices raise, In laud, and jubilee and praise. Alleluia! [Refrain] Topics: The Liturgical Year Easter (Sundays and Weekdays) Scripture: Luke 24:6 Used With Tune: O FILII ET FILIAE

This Alone

Author: Tim Manion, b. 1951 Appears in 4 hymnals First Line: Hear, O Lord, the sound of my calling Refrain First Line: One thing I ask, this alone I seek Topics: Care of the Sick; Confidence; Hope; Kingdom/Reign of God; Longing for God; Meditation; Rites of the Church Order of Christian Funerals: Funeral Liturgy for Adults; Rites of the Church Penance (Reconciliation); Rites of the Church Rite of Anointing (Care of the Sick); The Liturgical Year The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed (All Souls' Day) (November 2) Scripture: Psalm 27 Used With Tune: [Hear, O Lord, the sound of my calling]

When I Survey the Wondrous Cross

Author: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 2,042 hymnals Lyrics: 1 When I survey the wondrous cross On which the Prince of glory died, My richest gain I count but loss, And pour contempt on all my pride. 2 Forbid it, Lord, that I should boast Save in the death of Christ, my Lord; The vain things that now tempt me most, I sacrifice them to his blood. 3 See, from his head, his hands, his feet, The pain and love flow mingled down; Did e'er such love and sorrow meet, Or thorns compose so rich a crown? 4 Were ev'ry realm of nature mine, My gift would still be far too small: Love so amazing, so divine, Demands my soul, my life, my all. Topics: Cross; Devotional; Devotions Stations of the Cross; Salvation; Suffering; The Liturgical Year Friday of the Passion of the Lord (Good Friday); The Liturgical Year Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord; The Liturgical Year The Exaltation of the Holy Cross (September 14); The Liturgical Year The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus Scripture: Luke 7:47 Used With Tune: HAMBURG

As with Gladness Men of Old

Author: William C. Dix, 1837-1898 Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.7 Appears in 647 hymnals Lyrics: 1 As with gladness men of old Did the guiding star behold, As with joy they hailed its light, Leading onward, beaming bright, So, most gracious Lord, may we Evermore be lead to thee. 2 As with joyful steps they sped To that lowly manger-bed, There to bend the knee before Him whom heav'n and earth adore; So may we with willing feet Ever seek the mercy-seat. 3 As they offered gifts most rare At that manger crude and bare; So may we with holy joy, Pure and free from sin's alloy, All our costliest treasures bring, Christ! to thee, our heav'nly King. 4 Holy Jesus, ev'ry day Keep us in the narrow way; And, when earthly things are past, Bring our ransomed souls at last Where they need no star to guide, Where no clouds thy glory hide. 5 In the heav'nly country bright Need they no created light; Thou, its light, its joy, its crown, Thou its sun which goes not down; There for ever may we sing Alleluias to our King. Topics: The Liturgical Year The Epiphany of the Lord Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12 Used With Tune: DIX

Go Make of All Disciples

Author: Leon M. Adkins, 1896-1986 Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6 Appears in 22 hymnals First Line: "Go make of all disciples" Topics: Christian Life; Commissioning; Discipleship; Ministry/Mission; Obedience; Rites of the Church Holy Orders; Sending Forth Scripture: Luke 24:46-48 Used With Tune: ELLACOMBE