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Wonderful Grace of Jesus

Author: Haldor Lillenas Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.12 with refrain Appears in 106 hymnals 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 Scripture: Psalm 146 Used With Tune: WONDERFUL GRACE Text Sources: Northfield Hymnal No. 3, 1918

Oré poriajú verekó (Kyrie eleison)

Meter: Irregular Appears in 278 hymnals First Line: Oré poriajú verekó Nandeyara Lyrics: Guarani: Oré poriajú verekó Ñandeyara. Oré poriajú verekó, Ñandeyara. Greek: Kyrie eleison, Kyrie eleison, Kyrie eleison, Kyrie eleison. Spanish: Señor, ten piedad. Señor, ten piedad. Señor, ten piedad. Señor, ten piedad. French: Seigneur, prends pitié. Seigneur, prends pitié. Seigneur, prends pitié. Seigneur, prends pitié. Translation: Lord, have mercy. Topics: Confession of Sin; God Presence of; Kyrie eleison / Lord, Have Mercy; Mercy; Praying; Reconciliation; Suffering Used With Tune: ORÉ PORIAJÚ VEREKÓ (KYRIE ELEISON) Text Sources: Spanish and French trans. traditional; From Greek liturgy Κύριε, ἐλέησον (Kyrie eleison) (Eastern Mediterranean), 4th c.

This Is My Song

Author: Lloyd Stone; Georgia Harkness Meter: 10.10.10.10.10.10 Appears in 28 hymnals First Line: This is my song, O God of all the nations Topics: Creation Beauty of; Government; Land; National Holidays; Peace Scripture: Psalm 65:9-13 Used With Tune: FINLANDIA

Santo (Holy)

Meter: 6.7.9.5 Appears in 26 hymnals First Line: Santo, santo, santo (Holy, holy, holy) Lyrics: ¡Santo, santo, santo, mi corazón te adora! Mi corazón te sabe decir: santo eres, Señor. Holy, holy, holy, my heart, my heart adores you! My heart is glad to say the words: you are holy, Lord. Topics: God Mystery and Holiness of; Love for God; Praying Short Prayer Responses Scripture: Psalm 16:7-11 Used With Tune: ARGENTINE SANTO Text Sources: Variation on traditional liturgical text (Argentina)

Shout to the Lord (Cante al Señor)

Author: Darlene Zschech; Don Moen Meter: Irregular Appears in 35 hymnals First Line: My Jesus, my Savior (Mi Cristo, mi rey) Refrain First Line: Shout to the Lord, all the earth, let us sing (Cante al Señor, toda la creación) Topics: Comfort; Confessing Faith; Love for God; Praise; Protection; Worship Scripture: 2 Samuel 22:2-7 Used With Tune: SHOUT TO THE LORD

What Wondrous Love Is This

Meter: 12.9.12.12.9 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, and through eternity I’ll sing on, I’ll sing on, and through eternity I’ll sing on. Topics: Atonement; Death and Eternal Life; Jesus Christ Death of; Jesus Christ Love of; Lent; Praise; Salvation Scripture: Romans 5:6-21 Used With Tune: WONDROUS LOVE Text Sources: Cluster of Spiritual Songs, 3rd ed. (USA), 1823

Sing We Triumphant Hymns

Author: the Venerable Bede; Benjamin Webb Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 8 hymnals First Line: Sing we triumphant hymns of praise! Lyrics: 1 Sing we triumphant hymns of praise! New songs to heav’n exulting raise! Christ, by a road before untrod, ascends unto the throne of God. 2 Sing we triumphant hymns of praise! New songs to heav’n exulting raise! Christ, by a road before untrod, ascends unto the throne of God. 3 “You see him now, ascending high above the stars, beyond the sky. Hereafter, Jesus you shall see returning in great majesty.” 4 O risen Christ, ascended now, at your blest name all knees shall bow; you are, while endless ages run, in Triune God forever One. Topics: Heritage Before 1500; Praise; Reign of Christ Scripture: Mark 16:19-20 Used With Tune: DEO GRACIAS Text Sources: “Hymnum canamus gloriae,” 8th c.; trans. Benjamin Webb (England), The Hymnal Noted, 1851, alt.

أبانا الذي في السماء Abana alathi (Abana in Heaven)

Author: Laila Constantine; Anne Emile Zaki; Emily Brink; Greg Scheer Meter: Irregular Appears in 10 hymnals First Line: Abana alathi fi ssama (Abana in heaven) Topics: Forgiveness; Forgiveness From God; Jesus Christ Teachings of; Prayer Jesus Taught; Forgiveness; Forgiveness From God; Jesus Christ Teachings of; Prayer Jesus Taught; Reign of God Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13 Used With Tune: ABANA ALATHI FI SSAMA / ABANA IN HEAVEN Text Sources: based on Matthew 6:9–13

Jesus, Lover of My Soul

Author: Charles Wesley Meter: 7.7.7.7 D Appears in 3,226 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Jesus, lover of my soul, let me to thy bosom fly, while the nearer waters roll, while the tempest still is high. Hide me, O my Savior, hide, till the storm of life is past; safe into the haven guide, O receive my soul at last. 2 Other refuge have I none; hangs my helpless soul on thee. Leave, ah, leave me not alone, still support and comfort me. All my trust on thee is stayed, all my help from thee I bring. Cover my defenseless head with the shadow of thy wing. 3 Plenteous grace with thee is found, grace to cover all my sin. Let the healing streams abound, make and keep me whole within. Thou of life the fountain art, freely let me take of thee. Spring thou up within my heart, rise to all eternity. Topics: Assurance of Grace; Funeral / Memorial Service; Joy; Protection; Sin; Suffering Scripture: Psalm 36:5-10 Used With Tune: ABERYSTWYTH Text Sources: Hymns and Sacred Poems, 1740, alt.

Amen

Meter: Irregular Appears in 983 hymnals Lyrics: Amen, amen. Amen, amen, amen! Topics: Amen; Crisis Local, National, Global; Heritage African American; Protest; Amen; Children Appropriate for; Crisis Local, National, Global; Heritage African American; Protest Used With Tune: AMEN Text Sources: Hebrew traditional, אָ ֵמן (Amen) (Mediterranean), ca. 4th c. BC