Text Results

Switch back to the old search page.Advanced Search

Showing 1 - 10 of 444Results Per Page: 10 20 50

The Firm Foundation

Author: George Keith; R. Keen; K. Meter: 11.11.11.11 Appears in 2,157 hymnals First Line: How firm a foundation, ye saints of the Lord Lyrics: 1 How firm a foundation, ye saints of the Lord, is laid for your faith in God's excellent Word! What more can be said than to you God hath said, to you who for refuge to Jesus have fled? 2 "Fear not, I am with thee, O be not dismayed, for I am thy God, and will still give thee aid; I'll strengthen thee, help thee, and cause thee to stand, upheld by my righteous, omnipotent hand. 3 "When through the deep waters I call thee to go, the rivers of sorrow shall not overflow; for I will be near thee, thy troubles to bless, and sanctify to thee thy deepest distress. 4 "When through fiery trials thy pathway shall lie, my grace, all sufficient, shall be thy supply; the flame shall not hurt thee; I only design thy dross to consume, and thy gold to refine. 5 "The soul that on Jesus hath leaned 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." Glory to God, 2013 Topics: Christ Refuge; Christ Refuge; Perseverance; Perseverance; liturgical Gospel Acclamation Songs Text Sources: Rippon's A Selection of Hymns, 1787

The Lord is my shepherd

Author: James Mongtomery Meter: 11.11.11.11 Appears in 595 hymnals First Line: The Lord is my Shepherd, no want shall I know Topics: Worship and Praise Scripture: Psalm 23 Used With Tune: CRADLE SONG

Colorful Creator

Author: Ruth Duck Meter: 11.11.11.11 Appears in 6 hymnals First Line: Colorful Creator, God of mystery Lyrics: 1 Colorful Creator, God of mystery, thank you for the artist teaching us to see glimpses of the meaning of the commonplace, visions of the holy in each human face. 2 Harmony of ages, God of listening ear, thank you for composer tuning us to hear echoes of the Gospel in the songs we sing, sounds of love and longing from the deepest spring. 3 Author of our journey, God of near and far, praise for tale and drama telling who we are, stripping to the essence struggles of our day, times of change and conflict when we choose our way. 4 God of truth and beauty, Poet of the Word, may we be creators by the Spirit stirred, open to your presence in our joy and strife, vessels of the holy coursing through our life Topics: Adoration and Praise God; Arts and Music; God Works in Creation; Year B Proper 15; Year C Christmas 1 Used With Tune: HOUGHTON

God Made from One Blood

Author: Thomas H. Troeger Meter: 11.11.11.11 Appears in 11 hymnals First Line: God made from one blood all the fam’lies of earth Topics: Days Recognizing Parents; Abuse; Aging; Conflict; Days Recognizing Parents; Family; Nurturing Faith; Reconciliation; Unity in Diversity Scripture: Genesis 33:1-17 Used With Tune: GOD MADE

I Am Standing, Waiting

Author: Shirley Erena Murray, 1931- Meter: 11.11.11.11 Appears in 2 hymnals First Line: I am standing, waiting, waiting at your door Topics: Justice and Peace; Love for Others; Stewardship and Giving Scripture: Matthew 25:34-46 Used With Tune: HUNGER'S CHILDREN

No Wind at the Window

Author: John L. Bell Meter: 11.11.11.11 Appears in 9 hymnals First Line: No wind at the window, no knock on the door Topics: Jesus Christ Advent; Women Scripture: Luke 1:26-38 Used With Tune: COLUMCILLE

My Jesus, I Love Thee

Author: William R. Featherston; James H. Duffell Meter: 11.11.11.11 Appears in 1,098 hymnals First Line: My Jesus, I love Thee, I know Thou art mine Lyrics: 1 My Jesus, I love thee, I know thou art mine; for thee all the follies of sin I resign; my gracious Redeemer, my Savior art thou; if ever I loved thee, my Jesus, 'tis now. 2 I love thee because thou hast first loved me and purchased my pardon on Calvary's tree; I love thee for wearing the thorns on thy brow; if ever I loved thee, my Jesus, 'tis now. 3 I'll love thee in life, I will love thee in death, and praise thee as long as thou lendest me breath, and say when the deathdew lies cold on my brow: If ever I loved thee, my Jesus, 'tis now. 4 In mansions of glory and endless delight, I'll ever adore thee in heaven so bright; I'll sing with the glittering crown on my brow: If ever I loved thee, my Jesus, 'tis now. Psalter Hymnal, (Gray) Topics: Adoration; Love Our Love; Worship; liturgical Songs of Response

When Long Before Time (The Singer and the Song)

Author: Peter W. A. Davison, b. 1936 Meter: 11.11.11.11 Appears in 7 hymnals First Line: When long before time and the worlds were begun Topics: Arts, Science; Praise, Thanksgiving; Arts, Science; Christmas; Creation; Incarnation; Music; Praise, Thanksgiving Used With Tune: THE SINGER AND THE SONG

Away in a Manger

Meter: 11.11.11.11 Appears in 551 hymnals First Line: Away in a manger, no crib for a bed Lyrics: 1 Away in a manger, no crib for his bed, the little Lord Jesus laid down his sweet head; the stars in the bright sky looked down where he lay, the little Lord Jesus asleep on the hay. 2 The cattle are lowing; the baby awakes, but little Lord Jesus, no crying he makes. I love you, Lord Jesus; look down from the sky and stay by my cradle til morning is nigh. 3 Be near me, Lord Jesus; I ask you to stay close by me forever and love me, I pray. Bless all the dear children in your tender care and fit us for heaven, to live with you there. Topics: Christmas; Christmas Used With Tune: AWAY IN A MANGER Text Sources: North American, 19th cent.

At the Name of Jesus

Author: Caroline Maria Noel Meter: 11.11.11.11 Appears in 256 hymnals First Line: At the name of Jesus every knee shall bow Lyrics: 1 At the Name of Jesus every knee shall bow, every tongue confess him King of glory now; 'tis our God's great pleasure we should call him Lord, who from the beginning was the mighty Word. 2 Humbled for a season to receive a name from the lips of sinners unto whom he came, faithfully he bore it, spotless to the last, brought it back victorious when from death he passed. 3 Name him, Christians, name him, with love strong as death, but with awe and wonder, and with bated breath; he is God the Saviour, he is Christ the Lord, ever to be worshipped, trusted, and adored. 4 In your hearts enthrone him; there let him subdue all that is not holy, all that is not true; crown him as your Captain in temptation's hour; let his will enfold you in its light and power. 5 Christians, this Lord Jesus shall return again, with his Father's glory, with his angel train; for all wreaths of empire meet upon his brow, and our hearts confess him King of Glory now. Topics: Jesus Christ Praise and Thanksgiving; Adoration and Praise; Adoration and Praise; Christian Year Passion/Palm Sunday; Christian Year Holy Week; Christian Year Triduum; Commitment; Conversion; Faithfulness; Humility; Jesus Christ Adoration and Praise; Jesus Christ Creator; Jesus Christ Faithfulness; Jesus Christ Kingship, Conqueror; Jesus Christ Love of; Jesus Christ name; Jesus Christ Praise; Jesus Christ Reign; Jesus Christ Saviour; Jesus Christ Second Coming; Jesus Christ Word; Salvation; Second Coming; Surrender; Temptation; Trust; Truth; Witness; Word of God; Worship; Christmas 1 Year A; Christmas 2 Year A; Baptism of Jesus Year A; Palm/Passion Sunday Year A; Easter 2 Year A; Ascension Year A; Proper 8 Year A; Proper 13 Year A; Proper 14 Year A; Proper 16 Year A; Proper 19 Year A; Proper 21 Year A; Reign of Christ Year A; Advent 4 Year B; Christmas 2 Year B; Epiphany Last/Transfig. Year B; Lent 3 Year B; Palm/Passion Sunday Year B; Easter 4 Year B; Proper 21 Year B; Proper 27 Year B; Reign of Christ Year B; Advent 3 Year C; Baptism of Jesus Year C; Epiphany Last/Transfig. Year C; Lent 1 Year C; Palm/Passion Sunday Year C; Proper 4 Year C; Proper 9 Year C; Proper 20 Year C; Reign of Christ Year C; Easter Evening Year ABC Used With Tune: KING'S WESTON