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I Sing the Mighty Power of God

Author: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748 Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 472 hymnals First Line: I sing the mighty pow'r of God Lyrics: 1 I sing the mighty pow'r of God That made the mountains rise, That spread the flowing seas abroad, And built the lofty skies. I sing the wisdom that ordained The sun to rule the day; The moon shines full at God's command And all the stars obey. 2 I sing the goodness of the Lord That filled the earth with food; That formed creation with a word, And then pronounced it good. Lord, how your wonders are displayed Where'er I turn my eye; If I survey the ground I tread, Or gaze upon the sky! 3 There's not a plant or flow'r below But makes your glories known; And clouds arise, and tempests blow, By order from your throne; While all that borrows life from you Is ever in your care, And ev'rywhere that I may be, O God, be present there. Topics: Creation; Creation; Ecology; Faith; Food; God the Father (Creator); Guidance; Journey; Life; Majesty and Power; Praise; Presence of God; Providence; Song; Wisdom Scripture: Genesis 1:12 Used With Tune: ELLACOMBE

Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia

Appears in 467 hymnals Lyrics: Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. Topics: Baptism of Children Used With Tune: [Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia]

How Firm a Foundation

Meter: 11.11.11.11 Appears in 2,144 hymnals First Line: How firm a foundation, you saints of the Lord Lyrics: 1 How firm a foundation, you saints of the Lord, Is laid for your faith in this excellent Word! What more can God say than to you has been said, To you who for refuge to Jesus have fled? 2 "Fear not, I am with you, O be not dismayed, For I am your God, and will still give you aid; I'll strengthen you, help you, and cause you to stand, Upheld by my righteous, omnipotent hand. 3 "When through the deep waters I call you to go, The rivers of woe shall not you overflow; For I will be with you, your troubles to bless, And sanctify to you, your deepest distress. 4 "The soul that on Jesus still leans for repose, I will not, I will not desert to its foes; That soul, though all hell should endeavor to shake, I'll never, no never, no never forsake!" Topics: 12th Sunday Year B; 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A; Comfort; Confidence; Courage; Death; Eternal Life; Forgiveness; Guidance; Hope; Jesus Christ; Love of God for Us; Mercy; Pilgrimage; Providence; Reconciliation; Repentance; Saints; Strength; Suffering; Trust; Trust Scripture: Isaiah 40:10 Used With Tune: FOUNDATION Text Sources: "K" in Rippon's A Selection of Hymns", 1787

For All the Faithful Women

Author: Herman G. Stuempfle, Jr., 1923-2007 Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 10 hymnals Topics: All Saints; All Saints (November 1); Commitment; Courage; Discipleship; Faith; Holy Women; Kingdom / Reign of God; Lent; Perseverance; Praise; Prayer; Saints; Story; Trust; Truth; Witness Scripture: 1 Samuel 1 Used With Tune: AURELIA

Infant Holy, Infant Lowly

Author: Edith M. G. Reed, 1885-1933 Meter: 4.4.7.4.4.7.4.4.4.4.7 Appears in 95 hymnals First Line: Infant holy Lyrics: 1 Infant holy, Infant lowly, For his bed a cattle stall; Oxen lowing, Little knowing Christ the babe is Lord of all. Swift are winging Angels singing, Noels ringing, Tidings bringing: Christ the babe is Lord of all. 2 Flocks were sleeping: Shepherds keeping Vigil till the morning new, Saw the glory, Heard the story, Tidings of a gospel true. Thus rejoicing, Free from sorrow, Praises voicing Greet the morrow: Christ the babe was born for you. Topics: Christmas Scripture: Luke 2:6-18 Used With Tune: W ZLOBIE LEZY Text Sources: Polish carol

Come, Ye Thankful People, Come

Author: Henry Alford, 1810-1871 Meter: 7.7.7.7 D Appears in 730 hymnals First Line: Come, ye thankful people come Lyrics: 1 Come, ye thankful people, come, Raise the song of harvest-home: All is safely gathered in, Ere the winter storms begin; God, our Maker, does provide For our wants to be supplied; Come to God's own temple, come, Raise the song of harvest-home. 2 All the world is God's own field, Fruit unto God's praise to yield; Wheat and tares together sown, Unto joy or sorrow grown; First the blade, and then the ear, Then the full corn shall appear: Lord of harvest, grant that we Wholesome grain and pure may be. 3 For the Lord our God shall come, And shall take the harvest home; From the field shall in that day All offenses purge away, Giving angels charge at last In the fire the tares to cast, But the fruitful ears to store In God's garner evermore. 4 Even so, Lord, quickly come To your final harvest-home; Gather all your people in, Free from sorrow, free from sin; There, for ever purified, In your presence to abide: Come, with all your angels, come, Raise the glorious harvest-home. Topics: 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A; Creation; Eternal Life; Gathering; Harvest; Heaven; Judgment; Parables; Petition; Providence; Second Coming; Thanksgiving; Thanksgiving Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:13-15 Used With Tune: ST. GEORGE'S WINDSOR

O Jesus, Joy of Loving Hearts

Author: Bernard of Clairvaux, 1091-1153; Ray Palmer, 1808-1887 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 562 hymnals Lyrics: 1 O Jesus, joy of loving hearts, The fount of life and our true light, We seek the peace your love imparts, And stand rejoicing in your sight. 2 We taste in you our living bread, And long to feast upon you still; We drink of you, the fountain-head, Our thirsting souls to quench and fill. 3 For you our restless spirits yearn Where'er our changing lot is cast; Glad, when your presence we discern, Blest, when our faith can hold you fast. 4 O Jesus, ever with us stay; Make all our moments calm and bright; O chase the night of sin away, Shed o'er the world your holy light. Topics: Comfort; Comfort; Eucharist; Faith; Food; Jesus Christ; Journey; Life; Light; Peace; Petition; Presence of God Scripture: John 6 Used With Tune: WAREHAM

When, in Our Music, God is Glorified

Author: Fred Pratt Green, 1903-2000 Meter: 10.10.10 with alleluias Appears in 84 hymnals Lyrics: 1 When, in our music, God is glorified, And adoration leaves no room for pride, It is as though the whole creation cried: Alleluia! 2 How often, making music, we have found A new dimension in the world of sound, As worship moved us to a more profound Alleluia! 3 So has the Church, in liturgy and song, In faith and love, through centuries of wrong, Borne witness to the truth in ev'ry tongue: Alleluia! 4 And did not Jesus sing a psalm that night When utmost evil strove against the Light? Then let us sing, for whom he won the fight: Alleluia! 5 Let ev'ry instrument be tuned for praise! Let all rejoice who have a voice to raise! And may God give us faith to sing always: Alleluia! Topics: Church; Creation; Ecumenism; Faith; Gathering; Going Forth; Jesus Christ; Journey; Ministry; Music Ministry; Praise; Song; Struggle; Witness Scripture: Matthew 26:30 Used With Tune: ENGELBERG

Many and Great

Author: Philip Frazier, 1892-1964 Meter: 9.6.9.9.9.6 Appears in 46 hymnals First Line: Many and great, O God, are your works Lyrics: 1 Many and great, O God, are your works, Maker of earth and sky; Your hands have set the heavens with stars; Your fingers spread the mountains and plains. You merely spoke and waters were formed; Deep seas obey your voice. 2 Grant us communion with you, our God, Though you transcend the stars. Come close to us and stay by our side: With you are found the true gifts that last. Bless us with life that never shall end, Eternal life with you. Topics: Blessing; Creation; Creation; Gathering; God the Father (Creator); Heaven; Life; Majesty and Power; Petition; Praise; Word of God Scripture: Genesis 1 Used With Tune: LACQUIPARLE Text Sources: Dakota hymn

A Living Faith

Author: Frederick W. Faber, 1814-1863; Joseph R. Alfred Meter: 8.8.8.8 with refrain Appears in 839 hymnals First Line: Faith of our fathers, living still Refrain First Line: We will be true to you till death Topics: Brotherhood and Sisterhood; Church; Comfort; Commitment; Confidence; Courage; Discipleship; Discipleship; Ecumenism; Faith; Faith; Hope; Ministry; Providence; Saints; Suffering; Trust; Unity; Witness; World Scripture: 1 John 3:18 Used With Tune: ST. CATHERINE