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The church's one foundation

Author: S. J. Stone, 1839-1900 Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6 Appears in 883 hymnals Lyrics: 1 The church's one foundation is Jesus Christ her Lord; she is his new creation by water and the word: from heaven he came and sought her to be his holy Bride; with his own blood he bought her, and for her life he died. 2 Elect from every nation, yet one o'er all the earth, her charter of salvation one Lord, one faith, one birth; one holy name she blesses, partakes one holy food, and to one hope she presses with every grace endued. *3 Though with a scornful wonder men see her sore opprest, by schisms rent asunder, by heresies distrest; yet saints their watch are keeping, their cry goes up, 'How long?' And soon the night of weeping shall be the morn of song. 4 'Mid toil and tribulation, and tumult of her war, she waits the consummation of peace for evermore; till with the vision glorious her longing eyes are blest, and the great church victorious shall be the church at rest. 5 Yet she on earth hath union with God the Three in One, and mystic sweet communion with those whose rest is won: O happy ones and holy! Lord, give us grace that we, like them, the meek and lowly, on high may dwell with thee. Topics: Third Sunday Before Lent Year A; Proper 5 Year C; Proper 16 Year A Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-13 Used With Tune: AURELIA

From Greenland's Icy Mountains

Author: Reginald Heber, 1783-1826 Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6 Appears in 1,690 hymnals Lyrics: 1 From Greenland's icy mountains, From India's coral strand, Where Africa's bright fountains Roll down their golden sand, From many an ancient river, From many a palmy plain, They call us to deliver Their land from error's chain. 2 What though the fragrant breezes Blow soft o'er distant isles, Though ev'ry vista pleases, Yet sin the land defiles. In vain with lavish kindness The gifts of God are strown; The heathen in their blindness Bow down to wood and stone. 3 Can we whose souls are lighted With wisdom from on high, Can we to those benighted The lamp of life deny? Salvation! Oh, salvation! The joyful sound proclaim Till each remotest nation Has learned Messiah's name. Topics: Missions; Missions Used With Tune: MISSIONARY HYMN

Facing a task unfinished

Author: Frank Houghton 1894-1972 Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6 Appears in 10 hymnals Topics: The Church Evangelism and Mission; Farewell Used With Tune: LANCASHIRE

How Lovely Is Your Dwelling

Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6 Appears in 14 hymnals Lyrics: 1 How lovely is your dwelling, O Lord of hosts, to me; my soul is longing, fainting, the courts of God to see. The beauty of your dwelling will bring me joy anew. My heart and flesh are crying, O living God, for you. 2 Beneath your care the sparrow finds place for peaceful rest; to keep her young in safety the swallow finds a nest. So, Lord, my King Almighty, your love will shelter me; beneath your wings of mercy my dwelling place will be. 3 Blest they who love and serve you, whose joy and strength you are. Forever they will praise you, your ways are in their heart. Though tried, their tears like showers shall fill the springs of peace; and all the way to Zion their strength shall still increase. Topics: Temptation & Trial; Trust in God; Opening of Worship; Church; Ministry & Service; Opening of Worship; Pilgrimage & Conflct; Refuge; Temptation & Trial; Trust in God Scripture: Psalm 84:3-7 Used With Tune: ST. EDITH Text Sources: Psalter, 1912, alt.

Gentle Mary Laid Her Child

Author: Joseph Simpson Cook Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6 Appears in 48 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Gentle Mary laid her Child lowly in a manger; there He lay, the undefiled, to the world a stranger; such a Babe in such a place, can He be the Savior? Ask the saved of all the race who have found His favor. 2 Angels sang about His birth; wise men sought and found Him; heaven’s star shone brightly forth, glory all around Him: shepherds saw the wondrous sight, heard the angels singing; all the plains were lit that night, all the hills were ringing. 3 Gentle Mary laid her Child lowly in a manger; He is still the undefiled, but no more a stranger: Son of God, of humble birth, beautiful the story; praise His name in all the earth, hail the King of glory! Topics: Jesus Christ Incarnation Used With Tune: TEMPUS ADEST FLORIDUM

The Day of Resurrection

Author: John of Damascus, c. 696-c. 754; J. M. Neale, 1818-66 Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6 Appears in 527 hymnals Lyrics: 1 The day of resurrection, Earth, tell it out abroad, The Passover of gladness, The Passover of God. From death to life eternal, From this world to the sky, Our Christ hath brought us over With hymns of victory. 2 Our hearts be pure from evil That we may see aright The Lord in rays eternal Of resurrection light And, listening to His accents, May hear, so calm and plain, His own "All Hail!" and, hearing, May raise the victor strain. 3 Now let the heavens be joyful, Let earth her song begin, Let all the world keep triumph And all that is therein. Let all things, seen and unseen, Their notes of gladness blend; For Christ the Lord hath risen; Our joy that hath no end. Topics: Resurrection Used With Tune: LANCASHIRE

Rejoice, rejoice, believers!

Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6 Appears in 331 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Rejoice, rejoice, believers! And let your lights appear; The evening is advancing, And darker night is near. The Bridegroom is arising, And soon he will draw nigh; Up! pray, and watch, and wrestle! At midnight comes the cry. 2 See that your lights are burning; Replenish them with oil; Look now for your salvation, The end of sin and toil. The watchers on the mountain Proclaim the Bridegroom near, Go meet him as he cometh, With alleluias clear. 3 O wise and holy virgins, Now raise your voices higher, Till in your jubilations Ye meet the angel choir. The marriage-feast is waiting, The gates wide open stand; Up, up, ye heirs of glory! The Bridegroom is at hand. 4 Our hope and expectation, O Jesus, now appear; Arise, thou Sun so longed for, O'er this benighted sphere! With hearts and hands uplifted, We plead, O Lord, to see The days of earth's redemption, And ever be with thee! Amen. Used With Tune: ZOAN

O Day of Rest and Gladness

Author: C. Woodsworth, 1807-85 Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6 Appears in 820 hymnals Lyrics: 1 O day of rest and gladness, O day of joy and light, O balm of care and sadness, Most beautiful, most bright; On thee the high and lowly, Before th'eternal throne, Sing, "Holy, holy, holy," To the great Three in One. 2 On thee at the Creation The light first had its birth; On thee for our salvation Christ rose from depth of earth; On thee our Lord victorious The Spirit sent from heav'n; And thus on thee, most glorious, A three-fold light was giv'n. 3 Thou art a cooling fountain In life's dry, dreary sand; From thee, like Nebo's mountain, We view our Promised Land; A day of sweet reflection, A day of holy love, A day of resurrection From earth to things above. 4 Today on weary nations The heav'nly manna falls; To holy convocations The silver trumpet calls, Where Gospel-light is glowing With pure and radiant beams And living water flowing With soul-refreshing streams. 5 New graces ever gaining From this our day of rest, We reach the rest remaining To spirits of the blest. To Holy Ghost be praises, To Father, and to Son; The Church her voice upraises To Thee, blest Three in One. Topics: Christian Freedom; Trinity 17 Used With Tune: ELLACOMBE

O Father, All-Creating

Author: John Ellerton, 1826-1893 Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6 Appears in 49 hymnals Lyrics: 1 O Father, all-creating, Whose wisdom, love, and pow'r First bound two lives together In Eden's primal hour, To these who come before you, Your earliest gifts renew: A home by you made happy, A love by you kept true. 2 O Savior, guest in Cana Of old in Galilee, May these who ask your blessing Your loving presence see. Their store of earthly gladness Transform to heav'nly wine, And teach them, in the testing, To know your gift divine. 3 O Spirit of the Father, Breathe on them from above, So mighty in your pureness, So tender in your love; That, guarded by your presence, From sin and strife kept free, Their hearts may seek your guidance, And love you faithfully. 4 Unless you build it, Father, The house is built in vain; Unless you bless it, Savior, The joy will turn to pain; But none can break the union Of hearts in you made one; The love your Spirit blesses Is endless love begun. Topics: Joy; Love for Others; Love of God for Us; Rites of the Church Marriage; Unity Used With Tune: AURELIA

Confía tu camino

Author: Victor Dorsch, n. 1924; Paul Gerhardt, 1607-1676 Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6 Appears in 4 hymnals Topics: La Vida Cristiana Cruz y Consuelo; Septuagésima a Cuaresma; Confirmación; Principio y Fin del Año; Confirmation; The Christian Life Cross and Comfort; Beginning and End of the Year Used With Tune: HERZLICH TUT MICH (PASSION CHORAL)