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Lord Jesus, think of me

Author: Synesius (c.365-414); A. W. Chatfield (1808-1896) Appears in 130 hymnals Topics: Christ the Healer; God's World Health and Healing; Pentecost 4 The Church's Mission to the Individual Used With Tune: SOUTHWELL (DAMON)

God save our gracious Queen

Author: unknown Meter: 6.6.4.6.6.6.4 Appears in 220 hymnals Topics: God's World Nations, Justice, and Peace; Trinity Sunday The Trinity; Pentecost 15 Those in Authority Used With Tune: NATIONAL ANTHEM

Jesus, the joy of loving hearts

Author: R. Palmer (1808-1887) Appears in 562 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Jesus, the joy of loving hearts, true source of life, our lives sustain: from the best bliss that earth imparts we turn unfilled to you again. 2 Your truth unchanged has ever stood, you rescue those who on you call: to those yet seeking, you are good — to those who find you, all-in-all. 3 We taste of you, the living bread, and long to feast upon you still; we drink from you, the fountain-head, our thirsty souls from you we fill. 4 Our restless spirits long for you, whichever way our lot is cast, glad when your gracious smile we view, blessed when our faith can hold you fast. 5 Jesus, for ever with us stay, make all our moments calm and bright; chase the dark night of sin away, spread through the world your holy light. (Amen.) Topics: Easter 1 The Bread of Life; God's Church Holy Communion; The Promise of Redemption Moses Used With Tune: GONFALON ROYAL Text Sources: the Latin (twelfth century)

Light of the minds that know him

Author: Augustine (354-430); Timothy Dudley-Smith (born 1926) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 11 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Light of the minds that know him, may Christ be light to mine! my sun in risen splendour, my light of truth divine; my guide in doubt and darkness, my true and living way, my clear light ever shining, my dawn of heaven's day. 2 Life of the souls that love him, may Christ be ours indeed! the living bread from heaven on whom our spirits feed; who died for love of sinners to bear our guilty load, and make of life's brief journey a new Emmaus road. 3 Strength of the wills that serve him, may Christ be strength to me, who stilled the storm and tempest, who calmed the tossing sea; his Spirit's power to move me, his will to master mine, his cross to carry daily and conquer in his sign. 4 May it be ours to know him that we may truly love, and loving, fully serve him as serve the saints above; till in that home of glory with fadeless splendour bright, we serve in perfect freedom our strength, our life, our light. Topics: Easter The Resurrection of Christ; Easter 2 The Emmaus Road; God's Church Love and Devotion; Pentecost 7 The More Excellent Way Used With Tune: AURELIA

O Jesus, king most wonderful

Author: E. Caswall (1814-1878) Appears in 247 hymnals Topics: God's Church Love and Devotion; Lent 4, The King and the Kingdom Transfiguration; Pentecost 12 The Witnessing Community; Pentecost 7 The More Excellent Way Used With Tune: ST. BERNARD Text Sources: from the Latin (twelfth century)

Children of the heavenly king

Author: J. Cennick (1718-1755) Meter: 7.7.7.7 Appears in 1,184 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Children of the heavenly King, as you journey, sweetly sing; sing your saviour's worthy praise, glorious in his works and ways. 2 We are travelling home to God in the way our fathers trod; they are happy now, and we soon their happiness shall see. 3 Lift your eyes and walk in light — God's own city is in sight; there our endless home shall be, there our Lord we soon shall see. 4 Never fear, but boldly stand on the borders of your land; Christ, the everlasting Son, gives you strength to journey on. 5 Lord, obediently we go, gladly leaving all below; Master, be our guide indeed — we shall follow where you lead. Topics: God's Church The Church Triumphant, Heaven; Last Sunday after Pentecost Citizens of Heaven Used With Tune: INNOCENTS

How sweet the name of Jesus sounds

Author: J. Newton (1725-1807) Appears in 1,627 hymnals Lyrics: 1 How sweet the name of Jesus sounds in a believer's ear! it soothes our sorrows, heals our wounds, and drives away our fear. 2 It makes the wounded spirit whole, and calms the troubled breast; it satisfies the hungry soul, and gives the weary rest. 3 Dear name, the rock on which I build, my shield and hiding-place; my never-failing treasury, filled with boundless stores of grace! 4 Jesus, my shepherd, guardian, friend, my prophet, priest and king, my Lord, my life, my way, my end — accept the praise I bring. 5 Weak is the effort of my heart, and cold my warmest thought; but when I see you as you are, I'll praise you as I ought. 6 Till then I would your love proclaim with every fleeting breath; and may the music of your name refresh my soul in death. Topics: Advent 4 The Annunciation; Christ the Friend of Sinners; Christ the Healer; God, Saviour Praised and Worshipped; Lent 2, The King and the Kingdom Conflict; Palm Sunday The Way of the Cross; Pentecost 2 The People of God; Pentecost 3 The Church's Confidence in Christ; The Ascension of Christ Used With Tune: RACHEL

Help us to help each other, Lord

Author: C. Wesley (1707-1788) Appears in 73 hymnals Topics: God's Church Commitment and Character; Pentecost 2 The Church's Unity and Fellowship; Pentecost 7 The More Excellent Way; Pentecost 18 The Offering of Life Used With Tune: DUNFERMLINE

God of God, the uncreated

Author: Prudentius (348-c.413); J. M. Neale (1818-1866); H. W. Baker (1821-1877) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7.7 Appears in 214 hymnals Topics: God, Saviour Promised and Incarnate; Christmas 1 The Incarnation Used With Tune: CORDE NATUS

Good Christians all, rejoice

Author: J. M. Neale (1818-1866) Meter: 6.6.7.7.7.8.5.5 Appears in 220 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Good Christians all, rejoice with heart and soul and voice! listen now 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 Christians all, rejoice with heart and soul and voice! hear the news of endless bliss, Jesus Christ was born for this: he has opened heaven’s door and we are blessed forevermore! Christ was born for this; Christ was born for this. 3 Good Christians all, rejoice with heart and soul and voice! now ye need not fear the grave; Jesus Christ was born to save: come at his most gracious call to find salvation, one and all! Christ was born to save; Christ was born to save! Topics: God, Saviour Born (Christmas Seasonal); Christmas 1 The Incarnation Used With Tune: IN DULCI JUBILO Text Sources: In Dulci Jubilo (fourteenth century)