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Christ Arose!

Author: Robert Lowry, 1826-1899 Meter: 6.5.6.5 with refrain Appears in 429 hymnals First Line: Low in the grave he lay Refrain First Line: Up from the grave he arose Lyrics: 1 Low in the grave he lay-- Jesus my Savior, waiting the coming day-- Jesus my Lord! Refrain: Up from the grave he arose, with a mighty triumph o'er his foes; he arose a victor from the dark domain, and he lives forever with his saints to reign. He arose! He arose! Hallelujah! Christ arose! 2 Vainly they watch his bed-- Jesus my Savior, vainly they seal the dead-- Jesus my Lord! [Refrain] 3 Death cannot keep his prey-- Jesus my Savior, he tore the bars away-- Jesus my Lord! [Refrain] Scripture: John 1:1-2 Used With Tune: CHRIST AROSE

Onward, Christian soldiers

Author: Sabine Baring-Gould (1834-1924) Meter: 6.5.6.5 with refrain Appears in 1,804 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Onward, Christian soldiers, marching as to war, with the cross of Jesus going on before: Christ the royal Master leads against the foe; forward into battle, see, his banners go! Refrain: Onward, Christian soldiers, marching as to war, with the cross of Jesus going on before! 2 At the sign of triumph Satan's host doth flee; on then, Christian soldiers, on to victory! Hell's foundations quiver at the shout of praise; brothers, lift your voices, loud your anthems raise: [Refrain] 3 Like a mighty army moves the church of God; brothers, we are treading where the saints have trod: we are not divided, all one body we, one in hope and doctrine, one in charity: [Refrain] 4 Crowns and thrones may perish, kingdoms rise and wane, but the church of Jesus constant will remain: gates of hell can never 'gainst that church prevail; we have Christ's own promise, and that cannot fail: [Refrain] 5 Onward, then, ye people, join our happy throng, blend with ours your voices in the triumph song: glory, laud, and honour unto Christ the King, this through countless ages men and angels sing: [Refrain] Topics: Church nature of; Conflict; Courage; Praise; Victory Scripture: Matthew 16:18 Used With Tune: ST GERTRUDE

I need Thee, O I need Thee

Author: Annie Sherwood Hawks, 1835- Meter: 6.5.6.5 with refrain Appears in 983 hymnals First Line: I need Thee every hour Topics: The Christian Life Aspiration and Prayer; Hymns for the Young Aspiration and Prayer Used With Tune: I NEED THEE

Ave, ave, ave Maria

Author: Brian Foley 1919- Meter: 6.5.6.5 with refrain Appears in 3 hymnals First Line: Immaculate Mary, we praise God in you Used With Tune: LOURDES

Standing at the Portal

Author: Frances R. Havergal Meter: 6.5.6.5 with refrain Appears in 171 hymnals Refrain First Line: Onward, then, and fear not Lyrics: 1. Standing at the portal Of the opening year, Words of comfort meet us, Hushing every fear; Spoken thru the silence By our Savior’s voice, Tender, strong and faithful, Making us rejoice. Refrain Onward, then, and fear not, Children of the day; For His Word shall never, Never pass away. 2. I, the Lord, am with thee, Be thou not afraid; I will help and strengthen Be thou not dismayed. Yea, I will uphold thee With My own right hand; Thou art called and chosen In My sight to stand. [Refrain] 3. For the year before us, O what rich supplies! For the poor and needy Living streams shall rise; For the sad and sinful Shall His grace abound; For the faint and feeble Perfect strength be found. [Refrain] 4. He will never fail us, He will not forsake; His eternal covenant He will never break. Resting on the promise, What have we to fear? God is all sufficient For the coming year. [Refrain] Used With Tune: ST. ALBAN (Haydn) Text Sources: Published in Under the Surface, 1874, & Life Chords, 1880

Yield Not to Temptation

Author: Horatio Richmond Palmer (1834-1907) Meter: 6.5.6.5 with refrain Appears in 733 hymnals Refrain First Line: Ask the Saviour to help you Topics: Book One: Hymns, Songs, Chorales; Christian Evidences Faithfulness, Steadfastness Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13 Used With Tune: YIELD NOT TO TEMPTATION

Jesus, King Of Glory

Author: W. Hope Davison Meter: 6.5.6.5 with refrain Appears in 73 hymnals First Line: Jesus, King of glory, throned above the sky Refrain First Line: Jesus, King of glory, throned above the sky Lyrics: 1 Jesus, King of glory, throned above the sky, Jesus, tender Savior, hear Thy children cry. Pardon our transgressions, cleanse from our sin, By Thy Spirit help us heav’nly life to win. Refrain: Jesus, King of glory, throned above the sky, Jesus, tender Savior, hear Thy children cry. 2 Help us ever steadfast in the faith to be: In Thy Church’s conflicts fighting valiantly. Loving Savior, strengthen these weak hearts of ours, Through Thy cross to conquer crafty evil powers. [Refrain] 3 When the shadows lengthen, show us, Lord, Thy way; Through the darkness lead us to the heavenly day; When our course is finished, ended all the strife, Grant us, with the faithful, palms and crowns of life. [Refrain] Used With Tune: ST. ALBAN

Lovingly the Shepherd

Author: Robert George Katsunoff Meter: 6.5.6.5 with refrain Appears in 3 hymnals Refrain First Line: Jesus paid the price Topics: The Gospel Call Used With Tune: SHEPHERD CARE

If I come to Jesus

Author: Frances Jane (Fanny) Crosby, 1820-1915 Meter: 6.5.6.5 with refrain Appears in 58 hymnals Lyrics: 1 If I come to Jesus, He will make me glad; He will give me pleasure when my heart is sad. Refrain: If I come to Jesus, happy shall I be; He is gently calling little ones like me. 2 If I come to Jesus He will hear my prayer; He will love me dearly, He my sins did bear. [Refrain] 3 If I come to Jesus, He will take my hand, He will kindly lead me to a better land. [Refrain] Used With Tune: AU CLAIRE DE LA LUNE

Sing We Now of Christmas

Meter: 6.5.6.5 with refrain Appears in 20 hymnals Refrain First Line: Sing we Noel Topics: Christmas Used With Tune: NOËL NOUVELET Text Sources: Traditional Provençal carol