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We sing the praise of him who died

Author: Thomas Kelly (1769-1855) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 192 hymnals Lyrics: 1 We sing the praise of him who died, of him who died upon the cross; the sinner's hope though all deride -- for this we count the world but loss. 2 Inscribed upon the cross we see in shining letters, 'God is love'; he bears our sins upon the tree; he brings us mercy from above. 3 The cross! it takes our guilt away; and holds the fainting spirit up; it cheers with hope the gloomy day, and sweetens every bitter cup; 4 It makes the coward spirit brave, and nerves the feeble arm for fight; it takes its terror from the grave, and gilds the bed of death with light; 5 The balm of life, the cure of woe, the measure and the pledge of love, the sinner's refuge here below, the angels' theme in heaven above. Topics: Life in Christ Christ Incarnate - Passion and Death; Courage; Jesus cross Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 Used With Tune: WALTON (FULDA)

Alleluia!

Author: Jean Tisserand (d. 1494); John Mason Neale (1818-1866) Meter: 8.8.8 with alleluias Appears in 192 hymnals First Line: O sons and daughters, let us sing! Lyrics: Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! 1 O sons and daughters, let us sing! The King of heaven, the glorious King, o'er death and hell rose triumphing. Alleluia! 2 That Easter morn, at break of day, the faithful women went their way to seek the tomb where Jesus lay: Alleluia! 3 An angel robed in white they see, who sat, and spoke unto the three, 'Your Lord goes on to Galilee.' Alleluia! 4 That night the apostles met in fear; amidst them came their Lord most dear, and said, 'My peace be on all here.' Alleluia! 5 When Thomas first the tidings heard, he doubted if it were their Lord; until he came and spoke the word: Alleluia! 6 'My piercèd side, O Thomas, see; behold my hands, my feet,' said he; 'not faithless, but believing be.' Alleluia! 7 No longer Thomas then denied; he saw the feet, the hands, the side; 'You are my Lord and God,' he cried: Alleluia! 8 How blest are they who have not seen, and yet whose faith has constant been, for they eternal life shall win: Alleluia! 9 On this most holy day of days, our hearts and voices, Lord, we raise in in this triumphant hymn of praise: Alleluia! Topics: Christian Year Easter; Doubt Scripture: John 20:1-29 Used With Tune: O FILII ET FILIAE

The peace of the earth be with you

Author: Christine Carson Appears in 5 hymnals Topics: Short Songs; The Activity of God God in creation; Blessings; Creation; God peace of; Multi-cultrual and World-church Songs Scripture: John 14:27 Used With Tune: LA PAZ DE LA TIERRE Text Sources: Guatemalan text

Praise to the Holiest in the height

Author: John Henry Newman (1801-1890) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 171 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Praise to the Holiest in the height, and in the depth be praise, -- in all his words most wonderful, most sure in all his ways. 2 O loving wisdom of our God! when all was sin and shame, a second Adam to the fight and to the rescue came. 3 O wisest love! that flesh and blood, which did in Adam fail, should strive afresh against the foe, should strive and should prevail. 4 O generous love! that he who smote in Man, for man, the foe, the double agony in Man for man should undergo; 4 And in the garden secretly, and on the Cross on high, should teach his brethren, and inspire to suffer and to die. 5 Praise to the Holiest in the height, and in the depth be praise, -- in all his words most wonderful, most sure in all his ways. Topics: Life in Christ Christ Incarnate - Passion and Death; Christian Year Holy Week; Christian Year Maundy Thursday Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:21-26 Used With Tune: GERONTIUS

Come, let us to the Lord our God

Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 108 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Come, let us to the Lord our God with contrite hearts return; our God is gracious, nor will leave the desolate to mourn. 2 His voice commands the tempest forth, and stills the stormy wave; his arm is sure and strong to smite, but also strong to save. 3 Long has the night of sorrow reigned, the dawn shall bring us light: God shall appear, and we shall rise with gladness in his sight. 4 Our hearts, if God we seek to know, shall know him, and rejoice; his coming like the morn shall be, like morning songs his voice. 5 As dew upon the tender herb diffusing fragrance round; as showers that usher in the spring, and cheer the thirsty ground: 6 So shall his presence bless our souls, and shed a joyful light; that hallowed morn shall chase away the sorrows of the night. Topics: Our Response to Christ In Penitence; God Presence of; Joy; Light Scripture: Hosea 6:1-4 Used With Tune: KILMARNOCK Text Sources: Scottish Paraphrases, 1781, Paraphrase 30, alt.

There's a wideness in God's mercy

Author: Frederick William Faber (1814-1863) 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 his justice, which is more than liberty. 2 There is no place where earth's sorrows are more felt than in God's heaven: there is no place where earth's failings have such kindly judgment given. 3 For the love of God is broader than the measure of the mind: and the heart of the Eternal is most wonderfully kind. 4 If our love were but more simple, we should take him at his word; and our lives be filled with glory from the glory of the Lord. Topics: The Living God Our Response to God - in adoration and gratitude; God in glory; God in grace and mercy; God Love of Scripture: 1 John 4:16 Used With Tune: ALL FOR JESUS

Hallelujah, hallelujah

Appears in 478 hymnals Lyrics: Hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah! Topics: Short Songs; Praise Scripture: Revelation 19:1 Used With Tune: [Hallelujah, hallelujah]

Creator of the stars of night

Author: John Mason Neale (1818-1866) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 92 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Creator of the stars of night, your people's everlasting light, O Christ, redeemer of us all, we pray you, hear us when we call. 2 When earth drew on to darkest night, you came, but not in splendour bright, not as a king, but as the child of Mary, Virgin mother mild. 3 At your great name, majestic now, all knees must bend, all hearts must bow: all things on earth with one accord join those in heaven to call you Lord. 4 To God the Father, God the Son, and God the Spirit, Three in One, praise, honour, might, and glory be from age to age eternally. Amen. Topics: Life in Christ Christ Incarnate - Promise of the Messiah; Mary Scripture: Acts 17:27-28 Used With Tune: CONDITOR ALME Text Sources: Latin hymn, 9th century

Jesus shall reign where'er the sun

Author: Isaac Watts (1674-1748) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 1,805 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Jesus shall reign where e'er the sun does its successive journeys run; his Kingdom stretch from shore to shore, till moons shall wax and wane no more. 2 People and realms of every tongue declare his love with sweetest song; and infant voices shall proclaim their early blessings on his name. 3 Blessings abound where Jesus reigns: the prisoner leaps to lose their chains, the weary find eternal rest, and all who suffer want are blessed. 4 Let every creature rise and bring the highest honours to our King; angels descend with songs again, and earth repeat the loud Amen. Topics: Life in Christ Christ Risen - Reign and Priesthood; Freedom and Liberation Scripture: Luke 4:18-19 Used With Tune: WARRINGTON

Loving God, you see us here

Author: L. Å. Person; G. Strandsjö; Leif Nahnfeldt Meter: 7.7.7.6 Appears in 2 hymnals Topics: The Living God Our Response to God - in intercession and petition; Our Response to God in intercession and petition; Multi-cultrual and World-church Songs Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:9 Used With Tune: KÄRE GUD