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The Excellencies of Christ

Author: Dr. S. Stennett Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 56 hymnals Topics: Characters and Representations of Christ Chief among ten thousand First Line: To Christ, the Lord, let every tongue Lyrics: 1 To Christ, the Lord, let every tongue Its nobles tribute bring: When he's the subject of the song, who can refuse to sing? 2 Survey the beauties of his face, And on his glories dwell; Think of the wonders of his grace, And all his triumphs tell. 3 Majestic sweetness sits enthron'd Upon his awful brow; His head with radiant glories crown'd, His lips with grace o'erflow. 4 No mortal can with him compare, Among the sons of men: Fairer he is than all the fair That fill the heavenly train. 5 He saw me plung'd in deep distress, He fled to my relief; For me he bore the shameful cross And carried all my grief. 6 His hand a thousand blessings pours Upon my guilty head: His presence gilds my darkest hours, And guards my sleeping bed. 7 To him I owe my life and breath, And all the joys I have; He makes me triumph over death, And saves me from the grave. 8 To heaven the place of his abode He brings my weary feet; Shews me the glories of my God, And makes my joys complete. 9 Since from his beauty I receive Such proofs of love divine, Had I a thousand hearts to give, Lord, they should all be thine.

The Name of Christ

Author: W. Gadsby Appears in 1 hymnal Topics: Offices and Characters of Christ First Line: Sweet the name of Christ must be Lyrics: 1 Sweet the name of Christ must be, From and to eternity; For it pleased the Father well, Fulness all in Christ should dwell. 2 Jesus is his name, and Christ; He my Surety is, and Priest; He has saved my soul from sin, And I stand complete in him. 3 [Unctuous is his heavenly love; He anoints me from above; When his heavenly odours flow, I have joy and peace below.] 4 Head o’er all is Christ to me, And I shall his glory see; Therefore in his name I’ll trust, And of him will make my boast. 5 All a hungry soul can want, Jesus’ name will richly grant; Not a blessing God can give, But with Christ the church shall have. 6 May I ever here confide, Let whatever ills betide; And if sufferings must ensue, Gladly bear those sufferings too. 7 May this name be all my choice; If reproached, let me rejoice; And with pleasure keep in view, What the Lord for me went through.

Melchisedec a Type of Christ

Author: Cennick Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 232 hymnals Topics: Offices and Characters of Christ First Line: Thou dear Redeemer, dying Lamb Lyrics: 1 Thou dear Redeemer, dying Lamb, We love to hear of thee; No music’s like thy charming name Nor half so sweet can be. 2 O let us ever hear thy voice; In mercy to us speak; And in our Priest we will rejoice, Thou great Melchisedec. 3 Our Jesus shall be still our theme, While in this world we stay; We’ll sing our Jesus’ lovely name, When all things else decay. 4 When we appear in yonder cloud With all thy favoured throng, Then will we sing more sweet, more loud, And Christ shall be our song.

Hosanna to the royal Son

Author: Isaac Watts Appears in 50 hymnals Topics: Christ Character of Lyrics: 1 Hosanna to the royal Son Of David's ancient line, His natures two, His person one, Mysterious and divine, Mysterious and divine. 2 The root of David, here we find, And offspring is the same: Eternity and time are joined In our Immanuel's name. 3 Blest He that comes to wretched men With peaceful news from heaven; Hosannas of the highest strain To Christ the Lord be given. 4 Let mortals ne'er refuse to take Th'hosanna on their tongues, Lest rocks and stones should rise, and break Their silence into songs. Amen. Used With Tune: CHRISTMAS

A King shall reign in righteousnes

Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 13 hymnals Topics: Characters of Christ

"Ashamed of me"

Author: Joseph Grigg Appears in 1,307 hymnals Topics: Christ Character of First Line: Jesus, and shall it ever be Lyrics: 1 Jesus! and shall it ever be, A mortal man ashamed of thee? Ashamed of thee, whom angels praise, Whose glories shine through endless days? 2 Ashamed of Jesus! sooner far Let evening blush to own a star; He sheds the beams of light divine O'er this benighted soul of mine. 3 Ashamed of Jesus! that dear Friend On whom my hopes of heaven depend! No; when I blush, be this my shame, That I no more revere his name. 4 Ashamed of Jesus! yes, I may, When I've no guilt to wash away; No tear to wipe, no good to crave, No fears to quell, no soul to save. 5 Till then--nor is my boasting vain-- Till then, I boast a Saviour slain! And, oh, may this my glory be That Christ is not ashamed of me! Scripture: Mark 8:38 Used With Tune: FEDERAL STREET

A Living Christ

Author: Richard Burnham Appears in 13 hymnals Topics: Christ Character of First Line: Now I know the great Redeemer Lyrics: 1 Now I know the great Redeemer, Know he lives and spreads his fame; Lives--and all the heavens adore him; Lives--and earth resounds his name. 2 My Redeemer lives within me, Lives--and heavenly life conveys; Lives--and glory now surrounds me; Lives--and I his name shall praise. 3 Pardon, peace, and full salvation From my living Saviour flow; Light, and life, and consolation,-- All the good I e'er can know. 4 Soon shall I behold my Saviour; He who lives and reigns above, Lives--and I shall live for ever, Live and sing redeeming love! Used With Tune: WILMOT

"Jesus only!"

Author: Frances R. Havergal Appears in 11 hymnals Topics: Christ Character of First Line: "Jesus only!" In the shadow Lyrics: 1 "Jesus only!" In the shadow Of the cloud so chill and dim, We are clinging, loving, trusting, He with us, and we with him: All unseen, though ever nigh, "Jesus only!"--all our cry. 2 "Jesus only!" in the glory, When the shadows all are flown, Seeing him in all his beauty, Satisfied with him alone; May we join his ransomed throng, "Jesus only!"--all our song! Scripture: Isaiah 33:17 Used With Tune: GRANGE

God's Perfect Law

Appears in 6 hymnals Topics: Aspirations For Holiness; Aspirations For the Holy Spirit; Bible A Guide; Bible Inspired; Bible Instrument of Salvation; Bible Perfect and Pure; Character New Birth Essential go Good; Christ Prophetic Office of; Christians Duties of; Godly Fear Described; Gospel Fullness of; Gospel Prevalence and Power of; Gospel Privileges of; Gospel Sanctifying and Saving; Grace Growth in; Obedience; Praise For Spiritual Blessings; Prayer For Grace and Salvation; Sin Hinders Communion with God; Sin Salvation from; Sin Washed away; Worship Only as God Appoints First Line: God's perfect law converts Scripture: Psalm 19:5-9 Used With Tune: [God's perfect law converts]

Eternity and Deity of Christ

Author: James Relly Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 4 hymnals Topics: Attributes, Characters, Names, and Offices of Christ, from the New Testatment First Line: Hail! high, exalted, righteous man Lyrics: 1 Hail! high, exalted, righteous man, First of the ways of God! Whose work of love in thee began, As wintess'd by thy blood. 2 Before the sons of God declar'd With shouts, their solemn joy; Or songs of morning stars were heard, As pure without alloy: 3 Thy early day, proclaim'd thee then, The first born child of grace: Great representative of men, Before the Father's face. 4 The great invisible we see, In thee, and thee alone: To men, and angels out of thee, The Godhead is unknown. 5 God's noble works shine in thy face, Thou his infinite thought; Creation, providence, and grace, In thee, decreed and wrought. Scripture: Colossians 1:17