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Comfort, Comfort Now My People

Author: Johannes G. Olearius, 1611-1684; Catherine Winkworth Appears in 127 hymnals Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-6 Lyrics: 1 "Comfort, comfort now my people; tell of peace!" So says our God. Comfort those who sit in darkness bowed beneath oppression's load. To God's people now proclaim that God's pardon waits for them! Tell them that their war is over; God will reign in peace forever! 2 For the herald’s voice is crying in the desert far and near, calling us to true repentance, since the Kingdom now is here. O, that warning cry obey! Now prepare for God a way! Let the valleys rise to meet him, and the hills bow down to greet him! 3 Straight shall be what long was crooked, and the rougher places plain! Let your hearts be true and humble, as befits his holy reign! For the glory of the Lord now on earth is shed abroad, and all flesh shall see the token that God’s word is never broken. Topics: Advent; Christian year--Advent; Christian year--Advent Used With Tune: FREU DICH SEHR (GENEVA)

Steal Away

Meter: 10.11.10.11 Appears in 118 hymnals Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-3 First Line: My Lord, you call me, You call me by the thunder Refrain First Line: Steal away, steal away, steal away to Jesus! Lyrics: Refrain: Steal away, steal away, steal away to Jesus! Steal away, steal away home, I ain't got long to stay here! 1 My Lord you call me, You call me by the thunder; The trumpet sounds within-a my soul, I ain't got long to stay here. [Refrain] 2 Green trees are bending, Poor sinners stand a trembling; The trumpet sounds within-a my soul; I ain't got long to stay here. [Refrain] Ain't got long to stay here. Topics: Comfort; Death; Freedom; Sin; Suffering Used With Tune: STEAL AWAY Text Sources: African-American spiritual

Jesus Came, the Heavens Adoring

Author: Godfrey Thring, 1823-1903 Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Appears in 111 hymnals Scripture: Isaiah 61:3 First Line: Jesus came, the heav'ns adoring Lyrics: 1 Jesus came, the heav'ns adoring, came with peace from realms on high; Jesus came for our redemption, humbly came on earth to die; Alleluia! Alleluia! came in deep humility. 2 Jesus comes again in mercy when our hearts are worn with care; Jesus comes again in answer to an earnest, heartfelt prayer, Alleluia! Alleluia! comes to save us from despair. 3 Jesus comes to hearts rejoicing, bringing news of sins forgiv'n; Jesus comes with words of gladness, leading souls redeemed to heav'n. Alleluia! Alleluia! Hope to all the world is giv'n. 4 Jesus comes on clouds triumphant when the heav'ns shall pass away. Jesus comes again in glory; let us, then, our homage pay, Alleluia! ever singing till the dawn of endless day. Topics: Advent Used With Tune: SIEH, HIER BIN ICH

Judge Eternal, Throned in Splendour

Author: Henry Scott Holland, 1847-1918 Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Appears in 108 hymnals Scripture: Isaiah 61 Topics: Justice; Nation and City; Peace Used With Tune: RHUDDLAN Text Sources: Rev. Hymns for Today's Church, alt.

Wonderful Grace of Jesus

Author: Haldor Lillenas Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.12 with refrain Appears in 108 hymnals Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-9 Refrain First Line: Wonderful the matchless grace of Jesus Lyrics: 1 Wonderful grace of Jesus, greater than all my sin; how shall my tongue describe it, where shall its praise begin? Taking away my burden, setting my spirit free, for the wonderful grace of Jesus reaches me. Refrain: Wonderful the matchless grace of Jesus, deeper than the mighty rolling sea, higher than the mountain, sparkling like a fountain, all sufficient grace for even me; broader than the scope of my transgressions, sing it! greater far than all my sin and shame. O magnify the precious name of Jesus, praise his name! 2 Wonderful grace of Jesus, reaching to all the lost, by it I have been pardoned, saved to the uttermost. Chains have been torn asunder, giving me liberty, for the wonderful grace of Jesus reaches me. [Refrain] 3 Wonderful grace of Jesus, reaching the most reviled, by its transforming power making me God’s dear child, purchasing peace and heaven for all eternity, for the wonderful grace of Jesus reaches me. [Refrain] Topics: Atonement; Confessing Faith; Grace; Liberation; Name of Jesus; Salvation Used With Tune: WONDERFUL GRACE Text Sources: Northfield Hymnal No. 3, 1918

Jesus, with Thy Church abide

Author: T. B. Pollock Meter: 7.7.7.6 Appears in 103 hymnals Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-3 Topics: The Church Unity and Defence Used With Tune: AGNES

I Look to Thee in Every Need

Author: Samuel Longfellow Meter: 8.6.8.6.8.8 Appears in 101 hymnals Scripture: Isaiah 61:3 Lyrics: 1 I look to Thee in every need, And never look in vain; I feel Thy strong and tender love, And all is well again: The thought of Thee is mightier far Than sin and pain and sorrow are. 2 Discouraged in the work of life, Disheartened by its load, Shamed by its failures or its fears, I sink beside the road; But let me only think of Thee And then new heart springs up in me. 3 Thy calmness bends serene above, My restlessness to still; Around me flows Thy quickening life, To nerve my faltering will: Thy presence fills my solitude; Thy providence turns all to good. 4 Enfolded deep in Thy dear love, Held in Thy law, I stand; Thy hand in all things I behold, And all things in Thy hand; Thou leadest me by unsought ways, And turnest my mourning into praise. Amen. Topics: God Guide; God Presence; God Strength and Refuge; Trust; God the Father His Presence Used With Tune: O JESU

Prepare ye the way of the Lord

Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 96 hymnals Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-3 First Line: Comfort, ye ministers of grace Topics: Institutions of the Gospel The Ministry

God is working his purpose out

Author: Arthur Campbell Ainger, 1841-1919; Michael Forster, b. 1946 Meter: 8.6.8.7.8.7.12.8 Appears in 93 hymnals Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-3 Topics: Evangelism; Faith, Trust and Commitment; Grace and Providence; Gradual Hymn; International relations; New Year and Anniversaries; The Witnessing Community; Year A Advent 2; Year B Advent 3; Year B Proper 10; Year B Proper 13; Year C All Saints; Year C Bible Sunday; Year C Easter 7; Year C Epiphany 3; Year C Proper 10; Years A, B, and C Christmas 2; Years A, B, and C Christmas Day Used With Tune: BENSON

Good Christians All, Rejoice

Author: Cyril A. Alington, 1872-1955 Meter: 8.8.8 with alleluia Appears in 72 hymnals Scripture: Isaiah 61:1 First Line: Good Christians all, rejoice and sing! Lyrics: 1 Good Christians all, rejoice and sing! Now is the triumph of our King! To all the world glad news we bring: "Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!" 2 The Lord of life is risen today; death's mighty stone is rolled away: let every tongue rejoice and say: "Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!" 3 We praise in songs of victory that love, that life, which cannot die, and sing with hearts uplifted high: "Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!" 4 Your name we bless, O risen Lord, and sing today with one accord the life laid down, the life restored: "Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!" Topics: Service Music Alleluia Used With Tune: GELOBT SEI GOTT