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For All the Saints

Author: William W. How, 1823-1897 Meter: 10.10.10 wiht alleluias Appears in 569 hymnals First Line: For all the saints, who from their labors rest Lyrics: 1 For all the saints who from their labors rest, All who by faith before the world confessed, Your name, O Jesus, be forever blest. Alleluia! Alleluia! 2 You were their rock, their fortress, and their might; You, Lord, their captain in the well-fought fight; You, in the darkness drear, their one true light. Alleluia! Alleluia! 3 Oh, may your soldiers, faithful, true, and bold, Fight as the saints who nobly fought of old And win with them the victor's crown of gold. Alleluia! Alleluia! 4 Oh, blest communion, fellowship divine, We feebly struggle, they in glory shine; Yet all are one within your great design. Alleluia! Alleluia! 5 And when the strife is fierce, the warfare long, Steals on the ear the distant triumph song, And hearts are brave again and arms are strong. Alleluia! Alleluia! 6 The golden evening brightens in the west; Soon, soon to faithful warriors comes their rest; Sweet is the calm of paradise the blest. Alleluia! Alleluia! 7 But then there breaks a yet more glorious day: The saints triumphant rise in bright array; The King of glory passes on his way. Alleluia! Alleluia! 8 From earth's wide bounds, from ocean's farthest coast, Through gates of pearl streams in the countless host, Singing to Father, Son, and Holy Ghost: Alleluia! Alleluia! Topics: Lesser Festivals; All Saints' Day; Burial; Lesser Festivals Used With Tune: SINE NOMINE

How Great Thou Art

Author: Stuart K. Hine, b. 1899; Carl Boberg, 1850-1940 Meter: 11.10.11.10 with refrain Appears in 136 hymnals First Line: O Lord my God, when I in awesome wonder Refrain First Line: Then sings my soul, my Savior God, to thee Lyrics: 1 O Lord my God, when I in awesome wonder Consider all the worlds thy hand hath made, I see the stars, I hear the rolling thunder, Thy pow'r throughout the universe displayed; Refrain: Then sings my soul, my Savior God, to thee, How great thou art! How great thou art! Then sings my soul, my Savior God, to thee, How great thou art! How great thou art! 2 When through the woods and forest glades I wander, I hear the birds sing sweetly in the trees; When I look down from lofty mountain grandeur And hear the brook and feel the gentle breeze; [Refrain] 3 But when I think that God, his Son not sparing, Sent him to die, I scarce can take it in, That on the cross my burden gladly bearing He bled and died to take away my sin; [Refrain] 4 When Christ shall come, with shout of acclamation, And take me home, what joy shall fill my heart! Then I shall bow in humble adoration And there proclaim, "My God, how great thou art!" [Refrain] Topics: Praise, Adoration Used With Tune: O STORE GUD

Christ the Lord is Risen Today; Alleluia!

Author: Jane E. Leeson, 1807-1882 Meter: 7.7.7.7 with alleluias Appears in 87 hymnals First Line: Christ, the Lord is ris'n today; Alleluia! Lyrics: 1 Christ the Lord is ris'n today; Alleluia! Christians, hasten on your way; Alleluia! Offer praise with love replete, Alleluia! At the paschal victim's feet. Alleluia! 2 For the sheep the Lamb has bled, Alleluia! Sinless in the sinner's stead. Alleluia! Christ the Lord is ris'n on high; Alleluia! Now he lives, no more to die. Alleluia! 3 Hail, the victim undefiled, Alleluia! God and sinners reconciled, Alleluia! When contending death and life, Alleluia! Met in strange and awesome strife. Alleluia! 4 Christians, on this holy day, Alleluia! All your grateful homage pay; Alleluia! Christ the Lord is ris'n on high; Alleluia! Now he lives, no more to die. Alleluia! Topics: Easter; Easter Used With Tune: LLANFAIR Text Sources: Latin sequence, c. 1100

For the Beauty of the Earth

Author: Folliott S. Pierpoint, 1835-1917 Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.7 Appears in 630 hymnals Lyrics: 1 For the beauty of the earth, For the beauty of the skies, For the love which from our birth Over and around us lies: Refrain: Christ, our Lord, to you we raise This our sacrifice of praise. 2 For the wonder of each hour Of the day and of the night, Hill and vale and tree and flow'r, Sun and moon and stars of light: [Refrain] 3 For the joy of ear and eye, For the heart and mind’s delight, For the mystic harmony Linking sense to sound and sight: [Refrain] 4 For the joy of human love, Brother, sister, parent, child, Friends on earth and friends above; For all gentle thoughts and mild: [Refrain] 5 For yourself, best gift divine To the world so freely giv'n; Agent of God's grand design, Peace on earth and joy in heav'n: [Refrain] Topics: Celebration, Jubilation; Creation; Family Used With Tune: DIX

God of Grace and God of Glory

Author: Harry E. Fosdick, 1878-1969 Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.7 Appears in 153 hymnals Lyrics: 1 God of grace and God of glory, On your people pour your pow'r; Crown your ancient Church’s story; Bring its bud to glorious flow'r. Grant us wisdom, grant us courage For the facing of this hour, For the facing of this hour. 2 Lo! the hosts of evil round us Scorn the Christ, assail his ways! From the fears that long have bound us Free our hearts to faith and praise. Grant us wisdom, grant us courage For the living of these days, For the living of these days. 3 Cure your children’s warring madness; Bend our pride to your control; Shame our wanton, selfish gladness, Rich in things and poor in soul. Grant us wisdom, grant us courage, Lest we miss your kingdom’s goal, Lest we miss your kingdom’s goal. 4 Save us from weak resignation To the evils we deplore; Let the gift of your salvation Be our glory evermore. Grant us wisdom, grant us courage, Serving you whom we adore, Serving you whom we adore. Topics: Society; Epiphany 4; Service; Society Used With Tune: CWM RHONDDA

When Peace, like a River

Author: Horatio G. Spafford, 1828-1888 Meter: 11.8.11.9 Appears in 476 hymnals First Line: When peace, like a river, attendeth my way Lyrics: 1 When peace, like a river, attendeth my way; When sorrows, like sea billows, roll; Whatever my lot, thou hast taught me to say, It is well, it is well with my soul. 2 Though Satan should buffet, though trials should come, Let this blest assurance control, That Christ hath regarded my helpless estate And hath shed his own blood for my soul. 3 He lives - oh, the bliss of this glorious thought; My sin, not in part, but the whole, Is nailed to his cross, and I bear it no more, Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, O my soul! 4 And, Lord, haste the day when our faith shall be sight, The clouds be rolled back as a scroll, The trumpet shall sound, and the Lord shall descend; Even so it is well with my soul. Topics: Christian Hope; Comfort and Rest; Christian Hope; Justification Used With Tune: IT IS WELL

Just as I Am, without One Plea

Author: Charlotte Elliott, 1789-1871 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 2,107 hymnals Refrain First Line: O Lamb of God, I come Lyrics: 1 Just as I am, without one plea, But that thy blood was shed for me, And that thou bidd'st me come to thee, O Lamb of God, I come, I come. 2 Just as I am, and waiting not To rid my soul of one dark blot, To thee, whose blood can cleanse each spot, O Lamb of God, I come, I come. 3 Just as I am, though tossed about With many a conflict, many a doubt, Fightings and fears within, without, O Lamb of God, I come, I come. 4 Just as I am, poor, wretched, blind; Sight, riches, healing of the mind, Yea, all I need, in thee to find, O Lamb of God, I come, I come. 5 Just as I am, thou wilt receive, Wilt welcome, pardon, cleanse, relieve; Because thy promise I believe, O Lamb of God, I come, I come. 6 Just as I am; thy love unknown Has broken ev'ry barrier down; Now to be thine, yea, thine alone, O Lamb of God, I come, I come. Topics: Justification; Justification Used With Tune: WOODWORTH

Holy God, We Praise Your Name

Author: Clarence A. Walworth, 1820-1900 Meter: 7.8.7.8.7.7 Appears in 202 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Holy God, we praise your name; Lord of all, we bow before you. All on earth your scepter claim, All in heav'n above adore you. Infinite your vast domain, Everlasting is your reign. 2 Hark! the glad celestial hymn Angel choirs above are raising; Cherubim and seraphim, In unceasing chorus praising, Fill the heav'ns with sweet accord: “Holy, holy, holy Lord!” 3 Lo, the apostolic train Join your sacred name to hallow; Prophets swell the glad refrain, And the white-robed martyrs follow; And from morn to set of sun Through the Church the song goes on. 4 Holy Father, holy Son, Holy Spirit, three we name you, Though in essence only one; Undivided God we claim you And, adoring, bend the knee While we own the mystery. Topics: Angels; Beginning of Service; The Holy Trinity; Invocation; Praise, Adoration Used With Tune: GROSSER GOTT Text Sources: Source unknown

Jesus, Lamb of God

Appears in 16 hymnals Lyrics: Jesus, Lamb of God, have mercy on us. Jesus, bearer of our sins, have mercy on us. Jesus, redeemer of the world, give us your peace, give us your peace. Topics: Canticles; Agnus Dei Used With Tune: [Jesus, Lamb of God] Text Sources: International Consultation on English Texts

Good Christian Friends, Rejoice

Author: John M. Neale, 1818-1866 Meter: 6.6.7.7.7.8.5.5 Appears in 220 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Good Christian friends, rejoice With heart and soul and voice; Give ye heed to what we say: Jesus Christ is born today; Ox and ass before him bow, And he is in the manger now. Christ is born today! Christ is born today! 2 Good Christian friends, rejoice With heart and soul and voice; Now ye hear of endless bliss: Jesus Christ was born for this! He has opened heaven's door, And we are blest forevermore. Christ was born for this! Christ was born for this! 3 Good Christian friends, rejoice With heart and soul and voice; Now ye need not fear the grave; Jesus Christ was born to save! Calls you one and calls you all To gain his everlasting hall. Christ was born to save! Christ was born to save! Topics: Christmas; Christmas Used With Tune: IN DULCI JUBILO Text Sources: Medieval Latin carol