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O Christ, our hope, our hearts' desire

Author: Anon. Hymnal: The Lutheran Hymnary #373 (1913) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Lyrics: 1 O Christ, our hope, our hearts' desire, Redemption's only spring! Creator of the world art Thou, Its Savior and its King, Its Savior and its King. 2 How vast the mercy and the love Which laid our sins on Thee, And led Thee to a cruel death, To set Thy people free, To set Thy people free! 3 But now the bands of death are burst, The ransom has been paid; And Thou art on Thy Father's throne, In glorious robes arrayed, In glorious robes arrayed. 4 O may Thy mighty love prevail Our sinful souls to spare! O may we come before Thy throne And find acceptance there, And find acceptance there! 5 O Christ, be Thou our present joy, Our future great reward; Our only glory may it be To glory in the Lord, To glory in the Lord! Topics: The Church Year Sixth Sunday after Easter; The Church Year Sixth Sunday after Easter; Hope; Jesus Christ Our Redeemer; Redemption; Submission Tune Title: [O Christ, our hope, our hearts' desire]
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O Christ, Our Hope, Our Heart's Desire

Hymnal: The Hymnal and Order of Service #144 (1926) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Lyrics: 1 O Christ, our Hope, our heart's Desire, Maker and God of all, The Word in latter days made flesh, Redeemer from the fall! 2 How vast the mercy and the love Which laid our sins on Thee, And led Thee to a cruel death, To set Thy people free! 3 But now the bands of death are burst, The ransom has been paid; And Thou art on Thy Father's throne, In glorious robes arrayed. 4 O may Thy mighty love prevail Our sinful souls to spare! O may we come before Thy throne, And fine acceptance there! 5 O Christ, be Thou our present Joy, Our future great Reward; Our only glory may it be To glory in the Lord! Amen. Topics: Church Year Sundays after Easter; Third Sunday after Easter; Sixth Sunday after Easter; Trinity, Eleventh Sunday; Names and Office of Christ Desire of Nations; Names and Office of Christ Hope and Expectation; Names and Office of Christ God; Names and Office of Christ Joy; Names and Office of Christ Maker; Names and Office of Christ Redeemer; Names and Office of Christ Reward; Names and Office of Christ Word; Mercy of God Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:29-31 Languages: English Tune Title: ST. ANNE
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O Christ, Our Hope, Our Hearts' Desire

Author: J. Chandler, 1806-76 Hymnal: Evangelical Lutheran Hymnary #397 (1996) Meter: 8.6.8.8.6 Lyrics: 1 O Christ, our hope, our hearts' desire, Redemption's only spring! Creator of the world art Thou, Its Savior and its King, Its Savior and its King. 2 How vast the mercy and the love Which laid our sins on Thee, And led Thee to a cruel death To set Thy people free, To set Thy people free! 3 But now the bands of death are burst, The ransom has been paid! And Thou art on Thy Father's throne, In glorious robes arrayed, In glorious robes arrayed. 4 O may Thy mighty love prevail Our sinful souls to spare! O may we come before thy throne And find acceptance there, And find acceptance there! 5 O Christ, be Thou our lasting joy, Our future great reward; Our only glory may it be To glory in the Lord, To glory in the Lord! Topics: Promised Comforter; Easter 7 Languages: English Tune Title: LOBT GOTT, IHR CHRISTEN
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O Christ, Our Hope, Our Heart's Desire

Author: John Chandler, 1806-1876 Hymnal: Lift Up Your Hearts #828 (2013) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Lyrics: 1 O Christ, our hope, our heart's desire, redemption's only spring, Creator of the world art thou, its Savior and its King. 2 How vast the mercy and the love which laid our sins on thee, and led thee to a cruel death to set thy people free. 3 But now the bands of death are burst, the ransom has been paid; and thou art on thy Father's throne, in glorious robes arrayed. 4 O Christ, be thou our lasting joy, our ever great reward; our only glory may it be to glory in the Lord! 5 All praise to you, ascended Lord; all glory ever be to Father, Son, and Spirit blest through all eternity. Topics: Church Year Ascension; Jesus Christ Hope; Elements of Worship Lord's Supper Scripture: 1 Peter 1:8 Languages: English Tune Title: MANOAH
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O Christ, Our Hope, Our Heart's Desire

Author: John Chandler Hymnal: The Hymnal and Order of Service #144 (1937) Lyrics: 1 O Christ, our Hope, our heart's Desire, Maker and God of all, The Word in latter days made flesh, Redeemer from the fall! 2 How vast the mercy and the love Which laid our sins on Thee, And led Thee to a cruel death, To set Thy people free! 3 But now the bands of death are burst, The ransom has been paid; And Thou art on Thy Father's throne, In glorious robes arrayed. 4 O may Thy mighty love prevail Our sinful souls to spare! O may we come before Thy throne, And fine acceptance there! 5 O Christ, be Thou our present Joy, Our future great Reward; Our only glory may it be To glory in the Lord! Amen.
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O Christ, Our Hope, Our Heart's Desire

Author: John Chandler Hymnal: Trinity Hymnal (Rev. ed.) #161 (1990) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Lyrics: 1 O Christ, our hope, our heart's desire, redemption's only spring! Creator of the world art thou, its Savior and its King. 2 How vast the mercy and the love which laid our sins on thee, and led thee to a cruel death, to set thy people free. 3 But now the bands of death are burst, the ransom has been paid; and thou art on thy Father's throne, in glorious robes arrayed. 4 O Christ, be thou our lasting joy, our ever great reward! Our only glory may it be to glory in the Lord. Topics: Jesus Christ The Only Mediator and Redeemer; Christ Conqueror; Christ Creator; Christ Love and Grace of; Death Conquered; Preparatory Service Scripture: Luke 1:78 Languages: English Tune Title: BRADFORD
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O Christ, Our Hope, Our Heart's Desire

Author: John Chandler Hymnal: Trinity Psalter Hymnal #267 (2018) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Lyrics: 1 O Christ, our hope, our heart's desire, redemption's only spring! Creator of the world art thou, its Savior and its King. 2 How vast the mercy and the love which laid our sins on thee, and led thee to a cruel death, to set thy people free. 3 But now the bands of death are burst, the ransom has been paid; and thou art on thy Father's throne, in glorious robes arrayed. 4 O Christ, be thou our lasting joy, our ever great reward! Our only glory may it be to glory in the Lord. Topics: Christ; Christ As Conqueror; Christ As Creator; Christ Love and Grace of; Christ As Mediator and Redeemer; Death Conquered; Preparatory Service Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-2 Languages: English Tune Title: BRADFORD
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O Christ, Our Hope, Our Heart's Desire

Author: John Chandler Hymnal: Psalter Hymnal (Red) #375 (1934) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Lyrics: 1 O Christ, our hope, our heart's desire, Redemption's only spring! Creator of the world art Thou, Its Savior and its King. 2 How vast the mercy and the love Which laid our sins on Thee, And led Thee to a cruel death, To set Thy people free. 3 But now the bonds of death are burst, The ransom has been paid; And Thou art on Thy Father's throne, In glorious robes arrayed. 4 O Christ, be Thou our lasting joy, Our ever great reward! Our only glory may it be To glory in the Lord. Topics: Communion Service; Death of Christ, Burial, and Descent Into Hell; Longing for God or Christ; Christ as Mediator; Redemption; Resurrection of Christ; Session of Christ Languages: English Tune Title: BRADFORD
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O Christ, Our Hope, Our Heart's Desire

Author: John Chandler Hymnal: Baptist Hymnal 1991 #414 (1991) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Lyrics: 1. O Christ, our hope, our heart's desire, Redemption's only spring, Creator of the world art Thou, Its Savior and its King. 2. How vast the mercy and the love Which laid our sins on Thee; And led Thee to a cruel death To set Thy people free. 3. But now the bonds of death are burst, The ransom has been paid; And Thou are on Thy Father's throne, In glorious robes arrayed. 4. O Christ, be Thou our lasting joy, Our ever great reward; Our only glory may it be To glory in the Lord! Scripture: Colossians 1:27 Languages: English Tune Title: MANOAH
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O Christ, Our Hope, Our Heart's Desire

Author: John Chandler Hymnal: Psalter Hymnal (Gray) #485 (1987) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Lyrics: 1 O Christ, our hope, our heart's desire, redemption's only spring, Creator of the world art thou, its Savior and its King. 2 How vast the mercy and the love which laid our sins on thee, and led thee to a cruel death to set thy people free. 3 But now the bands of death are burst, the ransom has been paid; and thou art on thy Father's throne, in glorious robes arrayed. 4 O Christ, be thou our lasting joy, our ever great reward; our only glory may it be to glory in the Lord! Topics: Ascension & Reign of Christ; King, God/Christ as; Redemption; Ascension & Reign of Christ; King, God/Christ as; Lord's Supper; Redemption; Redemption; Salvation Scripture: 1 Peter 1:8 Languages: English Tune Title: MANOAH
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