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Draw Near and Take

Author: John Mason Neale (1818-1866) Meter: 10.10 Appears in 118 hymnals First Line: Draw near and take the body of the Lord Lyrics: 1 Draw near and take the body of your Lord, and drink with faith the blood for you outpoured. 2 Saved by his body, hallowed by his blood, with souls refreshed, we give our thanks to God. 3 Salvation's giver, Christ, the only Son, by his dear cross and blood the victory won. 4 Let us approach with faithful hearts sincere, and take the pledges of salvation here. 5 The Lord in this world rules his saints, and shields; to all believers life eternal yields; 6 with heavenly bread makes those who hunger whole; gives living waters to the thirsting soul. 8 Before your presence, Lord, all people bow. In this your feast of love be with us now. Topics: liturgical Communion Songs; Eucharist; Water Scripture: John 6:35-51 Used With Tune: SONG 46 Text Sources: Latin (Sancti, venite, 7th cent.

Lord, Who Left the Highest Heaven

Author: Timothy Dudley-Smith, 1926- Meter: 8.7.8.7.7.7 Appears in 5 hymnals Topics: Jesus' Life and Ministry; Justice; Lent (season); Peace Scripture: Zephaniah 3:14-20 Used With Tune: LATIMER

Judge Eternal, Throned in Splendour

Author: Henry Scott Holland, 1847-1918 Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Appears in 108 hymnals Topics: Justice; Nation and City; Peace Scripture: Psalm 50 Used With Tune: RHUDDLAN Text Sources: Rev. Hymns for Today's Church, alt.

Come Down, O Love Divine

Author: Bianco da Siena, 1350?-1434?; Richard Frederick Littledale, 1833-1890 Meter: 6.6.11 D Appears in 109 hymnals Topics: Christian Character; Love; The Holy Spirit; Yearning Scripture: Psalm 63:1-8 Used With Tune: DOWN AMPNEY

To the Name of Our Salvation

Author: John Mason Neale (1818-1866) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Appears in 118 hymnals Lyrics: 1 To the Name of our salvation laud and honour let us pay, which for many a generation hid in God's foreknowledge lay; but with holy exultation we may sing aloud today. 2 Jesus is the name we treasure, name beyond what words can tell; name of gladness, name of pleasure, ear and heart delighting well; name of sweetness passing measure, saving us from sin and hell. 3 'Tis the name that whoso preaches speaks like music to the ear; who in prayer this name beseeches finds its comfort ever near; who its perfect wisdom reaches, heavenly joy possesses here. 4 Jesus is the name exalted over every other name; in this name, whene'er assaulted, we can put our foes to shame: strength to them who else had halted, eyes to blind and feet to lame. 5 Therefore we in love adoring, this most blessed name revere, holy Jesus, thee imploring so to write it in us here that, hereafter heavenward soaring, we may sing with angels there. Topics: Adoration; Praise of God; Name of Jesus Scripture: Psalm 44:1-8 Used With Tune: ORIEL Text Sources: Latin (15th cent.)

How Bright Appears the Morning Star

Author: Philipp Nicolai, 1556-1608; William Mercer, 1811-1873 Appears in 30 hymnals Topics: Jesus Christ Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-10 Used With Tune: WIE SCHÖN LEUCHTET

Venite (Psalm 95:1-7)

Appears in 453 hymnals First Line: Come, let us sing to the Lord Topics: Service Music; Divine Office Morning Prayer Scripture: Psalm 95:1-7 Used With Tune: [Come, let us sing to the Lord]

Amen

Appears in 981 hymnals First Line: Amen, amen, amen Topics: Service Music; Music for the Eucharist The Great Thanksgiving 4 Used With Tune: [Amen]

From Heaven Above to Earth I Come

Author: Martin Luther (1483-1546); Catherine Winkworth (1827-1878) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 145 hymnals Topics: Christmas; Epiphany Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25 Used With Tune: VOM HIMMEL HOCH

Good Christians All, Rejoice

Author: John Mason Neale (1818-1866) Meter: 6.6.7.7.7.8.5.5 Appears in 220 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Good Christians all, rejoice with heart and soul and voice! Listen now 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 Christians all, rejoice with heart and soul and voice! Hear the news of endless bliss: Jesus Christ was born for this; he has opened heaven's door and we are blessed for evermore! Christ was born for this; Christ was born for this! 3 Good Christians all, rejoice with heart and soul and voice! Now you need not fear the grave; Jesus Christ was born to save: come at his most gracious call to find salvation, one and all! Christ was born to save; Christ was born to save! Topics: Christmas; Epiphany Scripture: Psalm 97 Used With Tune: IN DULCI JUBILO Text Sources: German-Latin carol (14th cent.)