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In the Cross of Christ I Glory

Author: John Bowring Meter: 8.7.8.7 Appears in 1,534 hymnals Topics: Year A Epiphany 4 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 more 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. 5 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. Scripture: Galatians 6:14 Used With Tune: RATHBUN

A Mighty Fortress Is Our God

Author: Martin Luther; Frederick H. Hedge Meter: 8.7.8.7.6.6.6.6.7 Appears in 684 hymnals Topics: Epiphany 4 Year C Lyrics: 1 A mighty fortress is our God, a bulwark never failing; our helper sure amid the flood of mortal ills prevailing: for still our ancient foe doth seek to work us woe; power and malice great, and armed with cruel hate, on earth he has no equal. 2 Did we in our strength confide, our striving would be losing, were not the right man on our side, the man of God's own choosing: dost ask who that may be? Christ Jesus, it is he; Lord Sabaoth his name, from age to age the same, and he must win the battle. 3 And though this world, with devils filled, should threaten to undo us, we will not fear, for God hath willed the truth to triumph through us: the prince of darkness grim, we tremble not for him; his rage we can endure, for lo! his doom is sure, one little word shall fell him. 4 That word above all earthly powers, no thanks to them, abideth; the Spirit and the gifts are ours through Christ, who with us sideth: let goods and kindred go, this mortal life also; the body they may kill: God's truth abideth still, God's kingdom is forever. Used With Tune: EIN' FESTE BURG

If Thou but Trust in God to Guide Thee

Author: G. C. Neumark, 1621-81; C. Winkworth, 1827-78 Meter: 9.8.9.8.8.8 Appears in 184 hymnals Topics: Epiphany 4 Lyrics: 1 If thou but trust in God to guide thee And hope in Him through all thy ways, He'll give thee strength, whate'er betide thee, And bear thee through the evil days; Who trusts in God's unchanging love Builds on the Rock that naught can move. 2 What can these anxious cares avail thee, These never-ceasing moans and sighs? What can it help if thou bewail thee O'er each dark moment as it flies? Our cross and trials do but press The heavier for our bitterness. 3 Only be still, and wait His leisure In cheerful hope, with heart content To take whate'er thy Father's pleasure And all-discerning love have sent; Nor doubt our inmost wants are known To Him who chose us for His own. 4 He knows the time for joy, and truly Will send it when He sees it meet. When He has tried and purged thee duly, And finds thee free from all deceit, He comes to thee all unaware And makes thee own His loving care. 5 Nor think amid the heat of trial That God hath cast thee off unheard, That he whose hopes meet no denial Must surely be of God preferred; Time passes and much change doth bring And sets a bound to everything. 6 All are alike before the Highest; 'Tis easy to our God, we know, To raise thee up though low thou liest, To make the rich man poor and low; True wonders still by Him are wrought Who setteth up and brings to naught. 7 Sing, pray, and keep His ways unswerving, So do thine own part faithfully, And trust His Word, though undeserving, Thou yet shalt find it true for thee. God never yet forsook at need The soul that trusted Him indeed. Used With Tune: WER NUR DEN LIEBEN GOTT

At the cross her station keeping

Author: Jacopone da Todi, d. 1306; Edward Caswall, 1814-1878 Meter: 8.8.7 Appears in 141 hymnals Topics: Year C Epiphany 4 First Line: At her cross her station keeping Lyrics: 1 At the cross her station keeping, stood the mournful mother weeping, close to Jesus to the last. 2 Through her heart, his sorrow sharing, all his bitter anguish bearing, now at length the sword has passed. 3 O, how sad and sore distressed was that mother highly blest, of the sole-begotten One. 4 Christ above in torment hangs; she beneath beholds the pangs of her dying glorious Son. 5 Is there one who would not weep, whelmed in miseries so deep, Christ's dear mother to behold? 6 Can the human heart refrain from partaking in her pain, in that mother's pain untold? 7 Bruised, derided, cursed, defiled, she behold her tender child, all with bloody scourges rent. 8 For the sins of his own nation, saw him hang in desolation, till his spirit forth he sent. 9 O thou mother! Fount of love! Touch my spirit from above, make my heart with thine accord. 10 Make me feel as thou hast felt; make my soul to glow and melt with the love of Christ my Lord. 11 Holy Mother, pierce me through, in my heart each wound renew of my Saviour crucified. 12 Let me share with thee his pain who for all my sins was slain, who for me in torments died. 13 Let me mingle tears with thee, mourning him who mourned for me, all the days that I may live. 14 By the cross with thee to stay, there with thee to weep and pray, this I ask of thee to give. Scripture: Isaiah 53:8 Used With Tune: STABAT MATER

Hope of the World

Author: Georgia Elma Harkness Meter: 11.10.11.10 Appears in 58 hymnals Topics: Epiphany 4 Year B 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

Lord, You Give the Great Commission

Author: Jeffery W. Rowthorn Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 44 hymnals Topics: Epiphany 4 Year A Lyrics: 1 Lord, you give the great commission: "Heal the sick and preach the word." Lest the church neglect its mission and the gospel go unheard, help us witness to your purpose with renewed integrity: with the Spirit's gifts empow'r us for the work of ministry. 2 Lord, you call us to your service: "In my name baptize and teach." That the world may trust your promise, life abundant meant for each, give us all new fervour, draw us closer in community: with the Spirit's gifts empow'r us for the work of ministry. 3 Lord, you make the common holy: "This my body, this my blood." Let us all, for earth's true glory, daily lift life heavenward, asking that the world around us share your children's liberty: with the Spirit's gifts empow'r us for the work of ministry. 4 Lord, you show us love's true measure: "Father, what they do, forgive." Yet we hoard as private treasure all that you so freely give. May your care and mercy lead us to a just society: with the Spirit's gifts empow'r us for the work of ministry. 5 Lord, you bless with words assuring: "I am with you to the end." Faith and hope and love restoring, may we serve as you intend, and, amid the cares that claim us, hold in mind eternity: with the Spirit's gifts empow'r us for the work of ministry. Used With Tune: ABBOT'S LEIGH

O for a World

Author: Miriam Therese Winter Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 7 hymnals Topics: Year A Epiphany 4 First Line: O for a world where everyone Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-12 Used With Tune: AZMON

O happy place!

Author: S. Crossman (1624-1683) Meter: 6.6.6.6.4.4.4.4 Appears in 65 hymnals Topics: Epiphany 4, Revelation The New Temple First Line: Jerusalem on high Used With Tune: CHRISTCHURCH

Amazing grace — how sweet the sound

Author: J. Newton (1725-1807) Appears in 1,492 hymnals Topics: God, Father Gracious and Merciful; Epiphany 1, Revelation The Baptism of Jesus; Pentecost 4 The Freedom God Gives; Pentecost 18 The Offering of Life Used With Tune: AMAZING GRACE

Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence (Lorsque les mortels, en silence frémiront)

Author: Gerard Moultrie; G. de Lioncourt Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Appears in 180 hymnals Topics: The Church at Worship Holy Communion; liturgical Communion Songs; Adoration and Praise; Angels; Christian Year Advent; Deliverance; God Holiness; God Mystery; Hallelujah; Humility; Jesus Christ High Priest; Jesus Christ Incarnation; Jesus Christ Kingship, Conqueror; Jesus Christ Light; Jesus Christ Reign; Jesus Christ Second Coming; Mystery; Rédemption; Second Coming; Worship; Advent 1 Year A; Advent 3 Year A; Christmas Eve Year A; Christmas 1 Year A; Reign of Christ Year A; Advent 3 Year B; Christmas 1 Year B; Epiphany 9 Year B; Trinity Sunday Year B; Trinity Sunday Year B; Reign of Christ Year B; Advent 1 Year C; Advent 2 Year C; Advent 4 Year C; Christmas Eve Year C; Epiphany 5 Year C; Proper 21 Year C Lyrics: 1 Let all mortal flesh keep silence, and with awe and reverence stand; ponder nothing earthly minded, for with blessing in his hand Christ our God to us approacheth our full homage to demand. 2 King of kings, yet born of Mary, as of old on earth he stood, Lord of lords, in human vesture, in the body and the blood, he will give to all the faithful his own self for heavenly food. 3 Rank on rank the host of heaven spreads its vanguard on the way. as the Light of light descendeth from the realms of endless day, that the powers of hell may vanish as the darkness clears away. 4 At his feet the six-winged seraph; cherubim with sleepless eye veil their faces to the presence, as with ceaseless voice they cry, Hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah, Lord Most High! Used With Tune: PICARDY Text Sources: Liturgy of St. James