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Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus

Author: Charles Wesley Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 749 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Come, thou long expected Jesus, Born to set thy people free; From our fears and sins release us; Let us find our rest in thee. Israel's Strength and Consolation, Hope of all the earth thou art; Dear Desire of every nation, Joy of every longing heart. 2 Born thy people to deliver, Born a child and yet a King, Born to reign in us forever, Now thy gracious Kingdom bring. By thine own eternal Spirit Rule in all our hearts alone; By thine all sufficient merit, Raise us to thy glorious throne. Topics: Christmas; Hope; Joy; Kingdom of God; Sin Scripture: Revelation 22:20 Used With Tune: HYFRYDOL Text Sources: Hymns for the Nativity of our Lord, 1744

What Child Is This?

Author: William Chatterton Dix Appears in 205 hymnals First Line: What child is this, who, laid to rest Refrain First Line: This, this is Christ the King Lyrics: 1 What child is this, who laid to rest, On Mary's lap is sleeping? Whom angels greet with anthems sweet, While shepherds watch are keeping? Refrain: This, this is Christ the King, Whom shepherds guard and angels sing; Haste, haste to bring him laud, The Babe, the son of Mary. 2 So bring him incense, gold and myrrh, Come, peasant, king, to own him; The King of kings salvation brings, Let loving hearts enthrone him. [Refrain] Topics: Angels; Christmas; Epiphany; Gifts; Story of Jesus; Nativity; Praise; Salvation; Singing (or Song) Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12 Used With Tune: GREENSLEEVES Text Sources: The Manger Throne, 1865

The Lord's Prayer

Appears in 734 hymnals First Line: Our Father, which art in heaven Lyrics: 1 Our Father, which art in heaven, Hallowed-a-be thy Name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done, Hallowed-a-be thy Name. 2 On earth, as it is in heaven, Hallowed-a-be thy Name. Give us this day our daily bread, Hallowed-a-be thy Name. 3 And forgive us all our trespasses, Hallowed-a-be thy Name. As we forgive those who trespass against us, Hallowed-a-be thy Name. 4 And lead us not to the devil to be tempted, Hallowed-a-be thy Name. But deliver us from all that is evil, Hallowed-a-be thy Name. 5 For thine is the kingdom power and the glory Hallowed-a-be thy Name. Forever and forever and eer Hallowed-a-be thy Name. 6 Amen, amen, it shall be so, Hallowed-a-be thy Name. Amen, amen, it shall be so, Hallowed-a-be thy Name. Topics: Children; Forgiveness; Story of Jesus; Kingdom of God; Lord's Prayer; Obedience; Temptation Scripture: Matthew 6 Used With Tune: [Our Father, which art in heaven]

Of the Father's Love Begotten

Author: Aurelius Clemens Prudentius, 348-c. 413; John M. Neale; Henry W. Baker Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7.7 Appears in 214 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Of the Father's love begotten Ere the worlds began to be, He is Alpha and Omega, He the source, the ending he; Of the things that are, that have been, And that future years shall see Evermore and evermore. 2 O ye heights of heaven adore him; Angel hosts, his praises sing; Powers, dominions, bow before him, And extol our God and King; Let no tongue on earth be silent, Every voice in concert ring, Evermore and evermore. 3 Christ, to thee with God the Father, And, O Holy Ghost, to thee, Hymn and chant and high thanksgiving, And unwearied praises be: Honor, glory, and dominion, And eternal victory Evermore and evermore. Topics: Angels; God's Love; Holy Spirit; Living Christ; Praise; Singing (or Song); Thankfulness Scripture: Revelation 1:8 Used With Tune: DIVINUM MYSTERIUM

Be Thou Our Vision

Author: Mary E. Byrne; Theodore Loder Meter: 10.10.10.10 Appears in 160 hymnals First Line: Be thou our vision, O Love of our heart Topics: Creation; God's power; God's Presence; Inner light; Joy; Light; Seeking guidance; Wisdom Used With Tune: SLANE Text Sources: Ancient Irish

Have Thine Own Way, Lord!

Author: Adelaide A. Pollard Meter: 5.4.5.4 D Appears in 320 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Have thine own way, Lord! Have thine own way! Thou art the Potter; I am the clay. Mold me and make me After thy will, While I am waiting, Yielded and still. 2 Have thine own way, Lord! Have thine own way! Wounded and weary, Help me, I pray! Power all power Surely is thine! Touch me and heal me, Savior divine! 3 Have thine own way, Lord! Have thine own way! Hold o'er my being Absolute sway! Fill with thy Spirit Till all shall see Christ only, always, Living in me! Topics: Healing; Living Christ; Seeking guidance Scripture: Isaiah 64 Used With Tune: HAVE THINE OWN WAY

What Wondrous Love Is This

Author: Rev. Alex Means Appears in 252 hymnals 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 When I was sinking down, sinking down, sinking down, When I was sinking down, sinking down, When I was sinking down beneath God's righteous frown, Christ laid aside his crown for my soul, for my soul, Christ laid aside his crown for my soul! 3 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. 4 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 and joyful be, throughout eternity I’ll sing on, I’ll sing on, Throughout eternity I’ll sing on. Topics: Eternal Life; Eternity; God's Love; Suffering; Trust Used With Tune: WONDROUS LOVE

How Firm a Foundation

Meter: 11.11.11.11 Appears in 2,149 hymnals First Line: How firm a foundation, ye saints of the Lord Lyrics: 1 How firm a foundation, ye saints of the Lord, Is laid for your faith in God's excellent word! What more can God say than to you has been said, You who unto Jesus for refuge have fled? 2 In every condition, in sickness, in health, In poverty's vale, or abounding in wealth, At home and abroad, on the land, on the sea, "As thy days may demand, shall thy strength ever be." 3 "Fear not, I am with thee, O be not dismayed, For I am thy God, and will still give thee aid, I'll strengthen thee, help thee, and cause thee to stand, Upheld by my righteous, omnipotent hand." 4 "When through the deep waters I call thee to go, The rivers of woe shall not thee overflow; For I will be with thee, thy troubles to bless, And sanctify to thee thy deepest distress. 5 "When through fiery trials thy pathway shall lie, My grace, all-sufficient, shall be thy supply. The flame shall not hurt thee; I only design Thy dross to consume, and thy gold to refine. 6 "Even down to old age all My people shall prove My sovereign, eternal, unchangeable love; And when hoary hairs shall their temples adorn, Like lambs they shall still in my bosom be borne. 7 "The soul that on Jesus hath leaned for repose, I will not, I will not desert to his foes; That soul, though all hell should endeavor to shake, I'll never, no, never no, never forsake!" Topics: Comfort; Faith; God's Love; Grace; Saints; Shaped Note Hymn Scripture: Isaiah 40:31 Used With Tune: FOUNDATION Text Sources: "K" in Rippon's A Selection of Hymns", 1787, alt.

There's a Wideness in God's Mercy

Author: Frederick William Faber Meter: 8.7.8.7 Appears in 902 hymnals Lyrics: 1 There's a wideness in God's mercy, Like the wideness of the sea; There's a kindness in God's justice, Which is more than liberty. 2 There is no place where earth's sorrows Are more felt than up in heaven; There is no place where earth's failings Have such kindly judgment given. 3 For the love of God is broader Than the measures of the mind; And the heart of the Eternal Is most wonderfully kind. 4 If our love were but more simple, We should take heed of God's word; And our lives would be all sunshine In the sweetness of our Lord. Topics: God's Care; Hope; Justice; Kindness; Love; Mercy; Sorrow; Trust Used With Tune: WELLESLEY Text Sources: Oratory Hymns, 1854

The First Noel the Angel Did Say

Appears in 405 hymnals First Line: The first Noel, the angel did say Refrain First Line: Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel Lyrics: 1 The first Noel, the angel did say Was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay; In fields where they lay keeping their sheep, On a cold winter's night that was so deep. Refrain: Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel, Born is the King of Israel. 2 They looked 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, Over 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 wisemen three, Full reverently upon the knee, And offered there, in his presence Their gold, and myrrh, and frankincense. [Refrain] Topics: Children; Christmas; Epiphany; Gifts; Story of Jesus; Light; Nativity Scripture: Matthew 2:10-11 Used With Tune: THE FIRST NOEL Text Sources: English carol; Some Ancient Christmas Carols, 2nd ed., 1823