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O for a World

Author: Miriam Therese Winter Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 7 hymnals Topics: Christian Year Reign of Christ; Evangelism; Justice; Kingdom of God; A New Heaven and a New Earth; World Peace; Reconciliation; Unity First Line: O for a world where everyone Scripture: Romans 12:16 Used With Tune: AZMON

Forty Days and Forty Nights

Author: George H. Smyttan, 1822-1870 Meter: 7.7.7.7 Appears in 157 hymnals Topics: The Celebration of the Gospel Story Ash Wednesday and Lent; Christian Year Lent; Jesus Christ Temptation and Wilderness Lyrics: 1 Forty days and forty nights You were fasting in the wild; Forty days and forty nights Tempted, and yet undefiled. 2 Shall not we Your sorrow share And from worldly joys abstain, Fasting with unceasing prayer, Strong with You to suffer pain? 3 Then, if Satan on us press, Flesh or spirit to assail, Victor in the wilderness, Grant we may not faint nor fail! 4 So shall we have peace divine; Holier gladness ours shall be. 'Round us, too, shall angels shine, Such as served You faithfully. 5 Keep, O keep us, Savior dear, Ever constant by Your side, That with You we may appear At the eternal Eastertide. Scripture: Matthew 4:1-2 Used With Tune: HEINLEIN

Brightest and best of the sons of the morning

Author: Reginald Heber (1783-1826) Meter: 11.10.11.10 Appears in 912 hymnals Topics: Life in Christ Christ Incarnate - Christmas and Epiphany; Christian Year Season of Epiphany Lyrics: 1 Brightest and best of the sons of the morning, dawn on our darkness, and lend us thine aid; star of the east, the horizon adorning, guide where our infant Redeemer is laid. 2 Cold on his cradle the dew-drops are shining; low lies his head with the beasts of the stall; angels adore him in slumber reclining, Maker and Monarch and Saviour of all. 3 Say, shall we yield him, in costly devotion, odours of Edom, and offerings divine, gems of the mountain and pearls of the ocean, myrrh from the forest, or gold from the mine? 4 Vainly we offer each ample oblation, vainly with gifts would his favour secure: richer by far is the heart's adoration, dearer to God are the prayers of the poor. 5 Brightest and best of the sons of the morning, dawn on our darkness, and lend us thine aid; star of the east, the horizon adorning, guide where our infant Redeemer is laid. Scripture: Revelation 22:16 Used With Tune: WAS LEBET, WAS SCHWEBET

Nowell, Nowell, Nowell, Nowell

Meter: Irregular Appears in 405 hymnals Topics: Life in Christ Christ Incarnate - Christmas and Epiphany; Christian Year Season of Epiphany First Line: The first Nowell the angel did say Lyrics: 1 The first Nowell the angel did say was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay; in fields where they lay a-keeping their sheep on a cold winter's night that was so deep: [Refrain:] Nowell, Nowell, Nowell, Nowell, born is the King of Israel. 2 They lookèd up and saw a star, shining in the east beyond them far, and to the earth it gave great light, and so it continued both day and night. [Refrain] 3 And by the light of that same star three wise men came from country far; to seek for a king was their intent, and to follow the star wherever it went. [Refrain] 4 This star drew nigh to the northwest, o'er Bethlehem it took its rest, and there it did both stop and stay right over the place where Jesus lay. [Refrain] 5 Then entered in those wise men three full reverently upon their knee, and offered there in his presence, their gold, and myrrh, and frankincense. [Refrain] 6 Then let us all with one accord sing praises to our heavenly Lord; that hath made heaven and earth of naught, and with his blood mankind hath bought. [Refrain] Scripture: Hebrews 9:12 Used With Tune: THE FIRST NOWELL Text Sources: English traditional carol

Hail the Day That Sees Him Rise

Author: Charles Wesley Meter: 7.7.7.7 with alleluia Appears in 552 hymnals Topics: Christ's Gracious Life Resurrection and Exaltation; Christian Year Easter; Christian Year Ascension; Jesus Christ; Jesus Christ Love of; Processionals Lyrics: 1 Hail the day that sees him rise, Alleluia! To his throne above the skies, Alleluia! Christ, awhile to mortals given, Alleluia! Reascends his native heaven, Alleluia! 2 There the glorious triumph waits, Alleluia! Lift your heads, eternal gates, Alleluia! Christ hath conquered death and sin, Alleluia! Take the King of glory in, Alleluia! 3 See! the heaven its Lord receives, Alleluia! Yet he loves the earth he leaves, Alleluia! Though returning to his throne, Alleluia! Still he calls the world his own, Alleluia! 4 See! he lifts his hands above, Alleluia! See! he shows the prints of love, Alleluia! Hark! his gracious lips bestow, Alleluia! Blessings on his church below, Alleluia! Used With Tune: LLANFAIR

Oh rostro ensangrentado (O Sacred Head, Now Wounded)

Author: Bernardo de Claraval, 1091-1153; James W. Alexander, 1804-1859; Federico Fliedner, 1845-1901; Anónima Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 728 hymnals Topics: Amor por Jesucristo; Love for Jesus Christ; Año Cristiano Viernes Santo; Christian Year Good Friday; Jesucristo Cruz y Crucifixión; Jesus Christ Cross and Crucifixion; Jesucristo Muerte de; Jesus Christ Death of; Jesucristo Sacrificio; Jesus Christ Sacrifice; Jesucristo Sufrimiento de; Jesus Christ Suffering of; Pecado; Sin; Salvación; Salvation Lyrics: 1 ¡Oh rostro ensangrentado, imagen del dolor, que sufres resignado la burla y el furor! Soportas la tortura, la saña, la maldad; en tan cruel amargura, ¡que grandes es tu bondad! 2 Señor, tu has soportado lo que yo merecí; la culpa que has cargado, cargarla yo debí. Mas mírame, confío en tu cruz y pasión. Otórgame, Dios mío, la gracia del perdón. 3 Aunque tu vida acaba, no dejaré tu cruz; pues cuando errante andaba, en ti encontré la luz. Me apacentaste siempre, paciente cual pastor; me amaste tiernamente con infinito amor. --- 1 O sacred Head, now wounded, With grief and shame weighed down, Now scornfully surrounded With thorns, thine only crown; O sacred head, what glory, What bliss till now, was thine! Yet, though despised and gory, I joy to call thee mine! 2 What thou, my Lord, hast suffered Was all for sinners' gain; Mine, mine was the transgression, But thine the deadly pain. Lo, here I fall, my Savior! 'Tis I deserve thy place; Look on me with thy favor, And grant to me thy grace. 3 What language shall I borrow, To thank thee, dearest friend, For this thy dying sorrow, Thy pity without end? Oh, make me thine forever; And should I fainting be, Lord, let me never, never Outlive my love to thee. Scripture: Isaiah 53:3 Used With Tune: PASSION CHORALE

What Wondrous Love Is This

Meter: 12.9.12.12.9 Appears in 252 hymnals Topics: Lent; Christ--Love of; Christian year--Lent; God--Love of; Salvation; Spread of the Gospel First Line: What wondrous love is this, O my soul, O my soul! Lyrics: 1 What wondrous love is this, O my soul, O my soul! What wondrous love is this, O my soul! What wondrous love is this that caused the Lord of bliss to bear the dreadful curse for my soul, for my soul, to bear the dreadful curse for my soul? 2 To God and to the Lamb I will sing, I will sing, to God and to the Lamb, I will sing! To God and to the Lamb, who is the great "I Am," while millions join the theme, I will sing, I will sing; while millions join the theme, I will sing! 3 And when from death I’m free, I’ll sing on, I’ll sing on, and when from death I’m free, I’ll sing on! And when from death I’m free, I’ll sing God's love for me, and through eternity, I’ll sing on, I’ll sing on; and through eternity I’ll sing on! Scripture: John 3:14-21 Used With Tune: WONDROUS LOVE Text Sources: Appalachian folk hymn

Hope of the World

Author: Georgia Elma Harkness Meter: 11.10.11.10 Appears in 57 hymnals Topics: The Christian Year Reign of Christ; Church Ecumenism; Compassion; Courage; Discipleship and Service; Empowerment; Gift(s); Guidance; Healing; Hope; Hunger; Jesus Christ Cross; Jesus Christ Example; Jesus Christ Guide and Leader; Jesus Christ Images of; Jesus Christ Kingship, Conqueror; Jesus Christ Life In; Jesus Christ Reign; Light; Manna, Bread of Life; Mercy; Ministry; Mission and Outreach; Opening Hymns; Peace (World); Providence; Service Music Offering; Sin; Social Concerns; Struggle and Conflict; Temptation; Trust; Unity; Walking with God/Jesus Christ; World; Advent 2 Year A; Epiphany 5 Year A; Epiphany 6 Year A; Ascension Year A; Proper 6 Year A; Proper 12 Year A; Proper 17 Year A; Proper 23 Year A; Proper 28 Year A; Epiphany 4 Year B; Easter 7 Year B; Proper 10 Year B; Proper 11 Year B; Proper 13 Year B; Proper 22 Year B; Proper 23 Year B; Advent 4 Year C; Epiphany 6 Year C; Lent 5 Year C; All Saints Year C; Proper 28 Year C; Ash Wednesday Year ABC First Line: Hope of the world, O Christ of great compasssion Lyrics: 1 Hope of the world, O Christ of great compassion, speak to our fearful hearts by conflict rent; save us, your people, from consuming passion, who by our own false hopes and aims are spent. 2 Hope of the world, God's gift from highest heaven, bringing to hungry souls the bread of life, still let your Spirit unto us be given to heal earth's wounds and end our bitter strife. 3 Hope of the world, afoot on dusty highways, showing to wandering souls the path of light: walk now beside us lest the tempting byways lure us away from you to endless night. 4 Hope of the world, who by your cross has saved us from death and dark despair, from sin and guilt: we render back the love your mercy gave us; take now our lives, with them your kingdom build. 5 Hope of the world, O Christ, o'er death victorious, who by this sign did conquer grief and pain, we would be faithful to your gospel glorious. You are our Lord! You shall forever reign! Used With Tune: DONNE SECOURS

Christ Jesus Lay in Death’s Strong Bands

Author: Martin Luther Meter: 8.7.8.7.7.8.7.4 Appears in 55 hymnals Topics: Atonement; Christian Year Easter Vigil; Christian Year Resurrection/Easter; Christian Year Reign of Christ; Grace; Jesus Christ Resurrection; Joy; Christian Year Easter First Line: Christ Jesus lay in death's strong bands Scripture: Isaiah 25:8 Used With Tune: CHRIST LAG IN TODESBANDEN Text Sources: Tran. composite

Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming

Author: Theodore Baker; L. Monastier Meter: 7.6.7.6.6.7.6 Appears in 102 hymnals Topics: Biblical Characters Isaiah; Biblical Characters Jesse; Biblical Characters Mary, Mother of Jesus; Christian Year Advent; Jesus Christ Atonement; Jesus Christ Images of; Jesus Christ Incarnation; Light; Prophets; Salvation; Advent 2 Year A; Advent 3 Year A; Advent 4 Year A; Advent 4 Year B; Advent 1 Year C; Advent 2 Year C; Christmas Eve Year C; Christmas Day 1 Year C; Epiphany Year C First Line: Lo, how a rose e'er blooming (D'un arbre séculaire) Lyrics: 1 Lo, how a rose, e'er blooming, from tender stem hath sprung, of Jesse's lineage coming as seers of old have sung. It came a blossom bright, amid the cold of winter when half spent was the night. 2 Isaiah 'twas foretold it, the Rose I have in mind, with Mary we behold it, the virgin mother kind. To show God's love aright she bore for us a Saviour when half-spent was the night. French: 1 D'un arbre séculaire, du vieux tronc d'Isaï, durant l'hiver austère, un frais rameau jaillit; et, sur le sol durci, dans la nuit calme et claire, une rose a fleuri. 2 Dieu, par leur voix fervente, de nombreux serviteurs, à son peuple en attente, promettait un Sauveur. Il vient, suprême honneur, chez une humble servante, toute à son pur bonheur. Used With Tune: ES IST EIN' ROS Text Sources: German, 15th century