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Come, join the angel throng

Author: Ruth Fox Hume, 1922-1980 Meter: 8.8 with alleluias and refrain Appears in 6 hymnals First Line: A child is born in Bethlehem, Alleluia Used With Tune: PUER NATUS IN BETHLEHEM Text Sources: Latin, 145h cent.

A hymn of glory let us sing

Author: The Venerable Bede, 673-735; Elizabeth Rundle Charles, 1828-1896; Benjamin Webb, 1819-1885 Meter: 8.8.8.8 with alleluias Appears in 51 hymnals Lyrics: 1. A hymn of glory let us sing, new hymns throughout the world shall ring; by a new way none ever trod Christ takes his place— the throne of God! Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia! 2. You are a present joy, O Lord; you will be ever our reward; and great the light in you we see to guide us to eternity. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia! 3. O risen Christ, ascended Lord, all praise to you let earth accord, who are, while endless ages run, with Father and with Spirit, One. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia! Topics: Ascension Used With Tune: DEO GRACIAS

A light from heaven shone around

Author: Gracia Grindal, b. 1943 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 3 hymnals Topics: Holy Days and Various Occasions Conversion of Saint Paul (January 25) Used With Tune: CORNISH

A mighty fortress is our God

Author: Martin Luther, 1483-1546; Frederic Henry Hedge, 1805-1890 Meter: 8.7.8.7.6.6.6.6.7 Appears in 674 hymnals Lyrics: 1 A mighty fortress is our God, a bulwark never failing; our helper he amid the flood of mortal ills prevailing: for still our ancient foe doth seek to work us woe; his craft and power are great, and, armed with cruel hate, on earth is not his equal. 2 Did we in our strength confide, our striving would be losing; were not the right man on our side, the man of God's own choosing: dost ask who that may be? Christ Jesus, it is he; Lord Sabaoth his Name, from age to age the same, and he must win the battle. 3 And though this world, with devils filled, should threaten to undo us; we will not fear, for God hath willed his truth to triumph through us; the prince of darkness grim, we tremble not for him; his rage we can endure, for lo! his doom is sure, one little word shall fell him. 4 That word above all earthly powers, no thanks to them, abideth; the Spirit and the gifts are ours through him who with us sideth: let goods and kindred go, this mortal life also; the body they may kill: God's truth abideth still, his kingdom is for ever. Used With Tune: EIN FESTE BURG

A mighty sound from heaven

Author: George B. Timms, b. 1910 Meter: 7.6.7.6.8.8.7.8.7 Appears in 2 hymnals Used With Tune: SONG OF THE HOLY SPIRIT

A stable lamp is lighted

Author: Richard Wilbur, b. 1921 Meter: 7.6.7.6.6.6.7.6 Appears in 19 hymnals Used With Tune: ANDÚJAR

Abide with me: fast falls the eventide

Author: Henry Francis Lyte, 1793-1847 Meter: 10.10.10.10 Appears in 1,669 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Abide with me: fast falls the eventide; the darkness deepens; Lord, with me abide: when other helpers fail and comforts flee, help of the helpless, O abide with me. 2 I need thy presence every passing hour; what but thy grace can foil the tempter's power? Who, like thyself, my guide and stay can be? Through cloud and sunshine, Lord, abide with me. 3 I fear no foe, with thee at hand to bless; ills have no weight, and tears no bitterness. Where is death's sting? where, grave, thy victory? I triumph still, if thou abide with me. 4 Hold thou thy cross before my closing eyes; shine through the gloom, and point me to the skies; heaven's morning breaks, and earth's vain shadows flee; in life, in death, O Lord, abide with me. Topics: The Christian Life Used With Tune: EVENTIDE

Ah, holy Jesus, how hast thou offended

Author: Johann Heermann, 1585-1647; Robert Seymour Bridges, 1844-1930 Meter: 11.11.11.5 Appears in 135 hymnals Lyrics: 1. Ah, holy Jesus, how hast thou offended, that man to judge thee hath in hate pretended? By foes derided, by thine own rejected, O most afflicted. 2. Who was the guilty? Who brought this upon thee? Alas, my treason, Jesus, hath undone thee. 'Twas I, Lord Jesus, I it was denied thee: I crucified thee. 3. Lo, the Good Shepherd for the sheep is offered; the slave hath sinned, and the Son hath suffered; for our atonement, while we nothing heeded, God interceded. 4. For me, kind Jesus, was thy incarnation, thy mortal sorrow, and thy life's oblation; thy death of anguish and thy bitter passion, for my salvation. 5. Therefore, kind Jesus, since I cannot pay thee, I do adore thee, and will ever pray thee, think on thy pity and thy love unswerving, not my deserving. Topics: Holy Week Used With Tune: HERZLIEBSTER JESU

O praise him, O praise him

Author: Francis of Assisi, 1182-1226; William H. Draper, 1855-1933 Meter: 8.8.4.4.8.8 with refrain Appears in 263 hymnals First Line: All creatures of our God and King Lyrics: 1 All creatures of our God and King, lift up your voices, let us sing: Alleluia, alleluia! Bright burning sun with golden beams, pale silver moon that gently gleams, Refrain: O praise him, O praise him, Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia! 2 Great rushing winds and breezes soft, you clouds that ride the heavens aloft, O praise him, Alleluia! Fair rising morn, with praise rejoice, stars nightly shining, find a voice: [Refrain] 3 Swift flowing water, pure and clear, make music for your Lord to hear, Alleluia, alleluia! Fire, so intense and fiercely bright, you give to us both warmth and light, [Refrain] 4 Dear mother earth, you day by day unfold your blessings on our way, O praise him, Alleluia! All flowers and fruits that in you grow, let them his glory also show: [Refrain] 5 All you with mercy in your heart, forgiving others, take your part, O sing now: Alleluia! All you that pain and sorrow bear, praise God, and cast on him your care: [Refrain] 6 And even you, most gentle death, waiting to hush our final breath, O praise him, Alleluia! You lead back home the child of God, for Christ our Lord that way has trod: [Refrain] 7 Let all things their creator bless, and worship him in humbleness, O praise him, Alleluia! Praise God the Father, praise the Son, and praise the Spirit, Three in One: [Refrain] Topics: Praise to God Used With Tune: LASST UNS ERFREUEN

All glory be to God on high

Author: Nikolaus Decius, 1490?-1541; F. Bland Tucker, 1895-1984 Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.7 Appears in 7 hymnals Topics: Praise to God Used With Tune: ALLEIN GOTT IN DER HÖH Text Sources: Gloria in excelsis (para.)