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How Great Thou Art

Author: Stuart K. Hine, b. 1899; Carl Boberg, 1850-1940 Meter: 11.10.11.10 with refrain Appears in 138 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 All the Saints

Author: William W. How, 1823-1897 Meter: 10.10.10 wiht alleluias Appears in 570 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

For the Beauty of the Earth

Author: Folliott S. Pierpoint, 1835-1917 Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.7 Appears in 635 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 155 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

O God, Our Help in Ages Past

Author: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,241 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Our God, our help in ages past, Our hope for years to come, Our shelter from the stormy blast, And our eternal home: 2 Under the shadow of your throne Your saints have dwelt secure; Sufficient is your arm alone, And our defense is sure. 3 Before the hills in order stood Or earth received its frame, From everlasting you are God, To endless years the same. 4 A thousand ages in your sight Are like an evening gone, Short as the watch that ends the night Before the rising sun. 5 Time, like an ever-rolling stream, Soon bears us all away; We fly forgotten, as a dream Dies at the op'ning day. 6 O God, our help in ages past, Our hope for years to come, Still be our guard while troubles last And our eternal home! Topics: Christian Hope; Church Anniversary; Burial; Christian Hope; New Year; Trust, Guidance Used With Tune: ST. ANNE

Praise to the Lord, the Almighty

Author: Catherine Winkworth, 1829-1878; Joachim Neander, 1650-1680 Meter: 14.14.4.7.8 Appears in 384 hymnals First Line: Praise to the Lord, the Almighty, the King of creation! Lyrics: 1 Praise to the Lord, the Almighty, the King of creation! O my soul, praise him, for he is your health and salvation! Let all who hear Now to his temple draw near, Joining in glad adoration! 2 Praise to the Lord, who o'er all things is wondrously reigning And, as on wings of an eagle, uplifting, sustaining. Have you not seen All that is needful has been Sent by his gracious ordaining? 3 Praise to the Lord, who will prosper your work and defend you; Surely his goodness and mercy shall daily attend you. Ponder anew What the Almighty can do If with his love he befriend you. 4 Praise to the Lord! Oh, let all that is in me adore him! All that has life and breath, come now with praises before him! Let the amen Sound from his people again. Gladly forever adore him! Topics: Praise, Adoration Used With Tune: LOBE DEN HERREN

When Peace, like a River

Author: Horatio G. Spafford, 1828-1888 Meter: 11.8.11.9 Appears in 480 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

Christ the Lord Is Risen Today!

Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788 Meter: 7.7.7.7 Appears in 1,177 hymnals First Line: Christ the Lord is ris'n today Lyrics: 1 "Christ the Lord is ris'n today!" All on earth with angels say; Raise your joys and triumphs high; Sing, ye heav'ns; and earth, reply. 2 Love's redeeming work is done, Fought the fight, the battle won; Lo! The sun's eclipse is o'er. Lo! He sets in blood no more. 3 Vain the stone, the watch, the seal; Christ has burst the gates of hell. Death in vain forbids his rise; Christ has opened paradise. 4 Lives again our glorious king! Where, O death, is now thy sting? Once he died our souls to save; Where thy victory, O grave? 5 Hail the Lord of earth and heav'n! Praise to thee by both be giv'n. Thee we greet triumphant now; Hail, the resurrection, thou! 6 King of glory, soul of bliss, Everlasting life is this: Thee to know, thy pow'r to prove, Thus to sing, and thus to love! Topics: Easter; Easter Used With Tune: ORIENTIS PARTIBUS

Holy God, We Praise Your Name

Author: Clarence A. Walworth, 1820-1900 Meter: 7.8.7.8.7.7 Appears in 203 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