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We sing the praise of him who died

Author: Thomas Kelly (1769-1855) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 194 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 193 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

This is the night, dear friends, the night for weeping

Author: Peter Abelard (1079-1142); Richard Lyman Sturch (b. 1936) Meter: 11.10.11.10 Appears in 8 hymnals Lyrics: 1 This is the night, dear friends, the night for weeping, when powers of darkness overcome the day, the night the faithful mourn the weight of evil whereby our sins the Son of Man betray. 2 This night the traitor, wolf within the sheepfold, betrays himself into his victim's will; the Lamb of God for sacrifice preparing, sin brings about the cure for sin's own ill. 3 This night Christ institutes his holy supper, blest food and drink for heart and soul and mind; this night injustice joins its hand to treason's, and buys the ransom-price of humankind. 4 This night the Lord by slaves shall be arrested, he who destroys our slavery to sin; accused of crime, to criminals be given, that judgement on the righteous Judge begin. 5 O make us sharers, Saviour, of your Passion, that we may share your glory that shall be; let us pass through these three dark nights of sorrow to Easter's laughter and its liberty. Topics: Life in Christ Christ Incarnate - Passion and Death; Christian Year Maundy Thursday Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 Used With Tune: INTERCESSOR

Children of God, reach out to one another!

Author: John Greenleaf Whittier (1807-1892) Meter: 11.10.11.10 Appears in 3 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Children of God, reach out to one another! Where pity dwells, the peace of God is there; to worship rightly is to love each other, each smile a hymn, each kindly deed a prayer. 2 For he whom Jesus loved has truly spoken: the holier worship which God deigns to bless restores the lost, and binds the spirit broken, and feeds the widow and the fatherless. 3 Follow with reverent steps the great example of him whose holy work was doing good; so shall the wide earth seem our Father's temple, each loving life a psalm of gratitude. 4 Then shall all shackles fall; the stormy clangour of wild war music o'er the earth shall cease; love shall tread out the baleful fire of anger, and in its ashes plant the tree of peace. Topics: Our Response to Christ In Discipleship; Our Response to God in the worship of God's house; Church Worship; Compassion; Peace Scripture: 1 John 3:18 Used With Tune: INTERCESSOR

Hail thee, Festival Day!

Author: Gabriel Gillett (1873-1948) Meter: Irregular Appears in 9 hymnals First Line: Lo, in the likeness of fire Lyrics: Refrain: 1 Hail thee, Festival Day! blest day that art hallowed for ever; day when the Lord from heaven shone in the world with his grace. 2 Lo! in the likeness of fire, on those who await his appearing, he whom the Lord foretold-- suddenly, swiftly, descends. [Refrain] 3 Forth from the Father he comes with his sevenfold mystical dowry, pouring on human souls infinite riches of God. [Refrain] 4 Hark! in a hundred tongues Christ's own, his chosen apostles, preach to a hundred tribes-- Christ and his wonderful works. [Refrain] 5 Praise to the Spirit of Life, all praise to the fount of our being, light that now lightens all, life that in all now abides. [Refrain] Topics: The Holy Spirit The Coming of the Spirit; Christian Year Pentecost; Holy Spirit name and images for Scripture: Acts 2:1-11 Used With Tune: SALVE FESTA DIES Text Sources: c. 14th century (York Processional)

Amazing grace! how sweet the sound

Author: John Newton (1725-1807) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,471 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Amazing grace! how sweet the sound that saved a wretch like me! I once was lost, but now am found, was blind, but now I see. 2 'Twas grace that taught my heart to fear, and grace my fears relieved; how precious did that grace appear the hour I first believed! 3 Through many dangers, toils and snares I have already come; 'tis grace that brought me safe thus far, and grace will lead me home. 4 The Lord has promised good to me, his word my hope secures; he will my shield and portion be as long as life endures. Topics: Life in Christ Our Response to Christ - In Devotion; God in grace and mercy Scripture: 1 Chronicles 17:16-17 Used With Tune: AMAZING GRACE (NEW BRITAIN)

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

O little Love, who comes again

Author: Shirley Erena Murray (b. 1931) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 4 hymnals Lyrics: 1 O little Love, who comes again, the Word made flesh to make God plain, O Child who shines, the Jesus light, disarm the world, this Christmas night! 2 No heart so hard it may not move, no hate resist your open love; defenceless in our hands you come to Herod's power, to Mary's home. 3 As all the wise look for your star, so I must follow where you are: as you are light so must I be, as you are peace, be peace in me. Topics: Christ Incarnate Christmas and Epiphany; Christian Year Season of Epiphany; Jesus Word of God; Light Scripture: Colossians 1:19-20 Used With Tune: PEACE CAROL

'Tis winter now; the fallen snow

Author: Samuel Longfellow (1819-1892) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 66 hymnals Lyrics: 1 'Tis winter now; the fallen snow has left the heavens all coldly clear; through leafless boughs the sharp winds blow, and all the earth lies dead and drear. 2 And yet God's love is not withdrawn; his life within the keen air breathes; his beauty paints the crimson dawn, and clothes each branch with glittering wreaths. 3 And though abroad the sharp winds blow, and skies are chill, and frosts are keen, home closer draws her circle now, and warmer glows her light within. 4 O God, you give the winter's cold, as well as summer's joyous rays, you warmly in your love enfold, and keep us through life's wintry days. Topics: The Living God Our Response to God - in times and seasons; Providence; Winter Scripture: Exodus 21:5 Used With Tune: O WALY WALY

There's a wideness in God's mercy

Author: Frederick William Faber (1814-1863) Meter: 8.7.8.7 Appears in 907 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