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For All the Saints

Author: William W. How, 1823-1897 Meter: 10.10.10 with alleluias Appears in 567 hymnals Topics: The Liturgical Year The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed (All Souls' Day) (November 2) First Line: For all the saints who from their labors rest Lyrics: 1 For all the saints who from their labors rest, All who by faith before the world confessed, Your name, O Jesus, be forever blest. Alleluia! Alleluia! 2 You were their rock, their fortress and their might; You, Lord, their captain in the well fought fight; You, in the darkness drear, their one true light. Alleluia! Alleluia! 3 O may your soldiers, faithful, true, and bold, Fight as the saints who nobly fought of old, And win, with them, the victor's crown of gold. Alleluia! Alleluia! 4 O blest communion, family divine! We feebly struggle, they in glory shine; Yet all are one within your great design. Alleluia! Alleluia! 5 And when the strife is fierce, the warfare long, Steals on the ear the distant triumph song, And hearts are brave again, and arms are strong. Alleluia! Alleluia! 6 The golden evening brightens in the west; Soon, soon to faithful warriors comes their rest; Sweet is the calm of paradise the blest. Alleluia! Alleluia! 7 But then there breaks a yet more glorious day: The saints triumphant rise in bright array; The king of glory passes on his way. Alleluia! Alleluia! 8 From earth's wide bounds, from ocean's farthest coast, Through gates of pearl streams in the countless host, Singing to Father, Son, and Holy Ghost: Alleluia! Alleluia! Scripture: Psalm 18:1-3 Used With Tune: SINE NOMINE

Nearer, My God, to Thee

Author: Sarah F. Adams, 1805-1848 Meter: 6.4.6.4.6.6.6.4 Appears in 2,481 hymnals Topics: All Souls November 2nd Lyrics: 1 Nearer, my God, to thee, Nearer to thee! E'en though it be a cross That raiseth me, Still all my song shall be, Nearer, my God, to thee; Nearer, my God, to thee, Nearer to thee! 2 Though like the wanderer, The sun gone down, Darkness be over me, My rest a stone; Yet in my dreams I'd be Nearer, my God, to thee; Nearer, my God, to thee, Nearer to thee! 3 There let the way appear, Steps unto heav'n: All that thou sendest me, In mercy giv'n; Angels to beckon me Nearer, my God, to thee; Nearer, my God, to thee, Nearer to thee! 4 Then, with my waking thoughts Bright with thy praise, Out of my stony griefs Bethel I'll raise; So by my woes to be Nearer, my God, to thee; Nearer, my God, to thee, Nearer to thee! 5 Or if, on joyful wing Cleaving the sky, Sun, moon, and stars forgot, Upward I fly. Still all my song shall be, Nearer, my God, to thee; Nearer, my God, to thee, Nearer to thee! Scripture: Genesis 28:10-22 Used With Tune: BETHANY

Shall We Gather at the River

Author: Robert Lowry, 1826-1899 Meter: 8.7.8.7 with refrain Appears in 745 hymnals Topics: The Liturgical Year The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed (All Souls' Day) (November 2) Refrain First Line: Yes, we'll gather at the river Lyrics: 1 Shall we gather at the river, Where bright angel feet have trod, With its crystal tide forever, Flowing by the throne of God? Refrain: Yes, we'll gather at the river, The beautiful, the beautiful river, Gather with the saints at the river That flows by the throne of God. 2 On the margin of the river, Washing up its silver spray, We will walk and worship ever, All the happy golden day. [Refrain] 3 Ere we reach the shining river, Lay we ev'ry burden down; Grace our spirits will deliver, And provide a robe and crown. [Refrain] 4 Soon we'll reach the shining river, Soon our pilgrimage will cease; Soon our happy hearts will quiver With the melody of peace. [Refrain] Scripture: Ezekiel 22:1 Used With Tune: HANSON PLACE

Amazing Grace!

Author: John Newton, 1725-1807; John Rees, fl.1859 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,415 hymnals Topics: All Souls November 2nd First Line: Amazing grace! how sweet the sound Lyrics: 1 Amazing grace! how sweet the sound That saved a wretch like me! I once was lost but now I'm found, Was blind but now I see. 2 'Twas grace that taught my heart to fear, And grace my fears relieved; How precious did that grace appear The hour I first believed. 3 The Lord has promised good to me, His word my hope secures; He will my shield and portion be As long as life endures. 4 Through many dangers, toils and snares, I have already come; 'Twas grace hath brought me safe thus far, And grace will lead me home. 5 When we've been there ten thousand years, Bright shining as the sun, We've no less days to sing God's praise Than when we'd first begun. Scripture: Psalm 142:6 Used With Tune: NEW BRITAIN

The Lord's my Shepherd, I'll not want

Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 566 hymnals Topics: Funerals, Commemoration, Remembrance and All Souls Lyrics: 1 The Lord's my Shepherd, I'll not want; he makes me down to lie in pastures green; he leadeth me the quiet waters by. 2 My soul he doth restore again, and me to walk doth make within the paths of righteousness, e'en for his own name's sake. 3 Yea, though I walk through death's dark vale, yet will I fear none ill; for thou art with me, and thy rod and staff me comfort still. 4 My table thou hast furnishèd in presence of my foes; my head thou dost with oil anoint, and my cup overflows. 5 Goodness and mercy all my life shall surely follow me; and in God's house for evermore my dwelling-place shall be. Scripture: Isaiah 43:2 Used With Tune: CRIMOND Text Sources: Scottish Psalter, 1650

O God, our help in ages past

Author: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,236 hymnals Topics: Funerals, Commemoration, Remembrance and All Souls Lyrics: 1 O God, our help in ages past, our hope for years to come, our shelter from the stormy blast, and our eternal home; 2 Under the shadow of thy throne thy saints have dwelt secure; sufficient is thine arm alone, and our defence is sure. 3 Before the hills in order stood, or earth received her frame, from everlasting thou art God, to endless years the same. 4 A thousand ages in thy sight are like an evening gone, short as the watch that ends the night before the rising sun. 5 Time, like an ever-rolling stream, bears all its sons away; they fly forgotten, as a dream dies at the opening day. 6 O God, our help in ages past, our hope for years to come, be thou our guard while troubles last, and our eternal home. Scripture: 1 Chronicles 29:15 Used With Tune: ST ANNE

Song of Farewell

Author: Dennis C. Smolarski, SJ, 1947 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 8 hymnals Topics: The Liturgical Year The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed (All Souls' Day) (November 2) First Line: Come to his/her aid, O saints of God Scripture: Job 19:25-27 Used With Tune: OLD HUNDREDTH Text Sources: Subvenite sancti Dei; Requiem aeternam; Credo quod Redemptor

The King of love my shepherd is

Author: H. W. Baker, 1821-1877 Meter: 8.7.8.7 Appears in 675 hymnals Topics: Funerals, Commemoration, Remembrance and All Souls Lyrics: 1 The King of love my shepherd is, whose goodness faileth never; I nothing lack if I am his and he is mine for ever. 2 Where streams of living water flow my ransomed soul he leadeth, and where the verdant pastures grow with food celestial feedeth. 3 Perverse and foolish oft I strayed, but yet in love he sought me, and on his shoulder gently laid, and home rejoicing brought me. 4 In death's dark vale I fear no ill with thee, dear Lord, beside me; thy rod and staff my comfort still, thy cross before to guide me. 5 Thou spread'st a table in my sight; thy unction grace bestoweth; and O what transport of delight from thy pure chalice floweth! 6 And so through all the length of days thy goodness faileth never: good Shepherd, may I sing thy praise within thy house for ever. Scripture: Isaiah 2:16 Used With Tune: DOMINUS REGIT ME

The Strife Is O'er

Author: Francis Pott, 1832-1909 Meter: 8.8.8 with refrain Appears in 495 hymnals Topics: The Liturgical Year The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed (All Souls' Day) (November 2) First Line: The strife is o'er the battle done Refrain First Line: Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Lyrics: Refrain: Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! 1 The strife is o’er, the battle done; Now is the Victor's triumph won; O let the song of praise be sung: Alleluia! [Refrain] 2 The pow'rs of death have done their worst, But Christ their legions has dispersed; Let shouts of praise and joy outburst: Alleluia! [Refrain] 3 On the third morn he rose again, Glorious in majesty to reign; O let us swell the joyful strain: Alleluia! [Refrain] 4 He closed the yawning gates of hell; The bars from heav'n's high portals fell; Let hymns of praise his triumph tell: Alleluia! [Refrain] 5 O Risen Lord, all praise to thee, Who from our sin has set us free, That we may live eternally! Alleluia! [Refrain] Scripture: Isaiah 25:7-9 Used With Tune: VICTORY Text Sources: Latin, 12th cent.

Abide with me: fast falls the eventide

Author: H. F. Lyte, 1793-1847 Meter: 10.10.10.10 Appears in 1,669 hymnals Topics: Funerals, Commemoration, Remembrance and All Souls Lyrics: 1 Abide with me; fast falls the eventide: the darkness deepens; Lord, with me abide! when other helpers fail, and comforts flee, help of the helpless, O abide with me. 2 Swift to its close ebbs out life's little day; earth's joys grow dim, its glories pass away; change and decay in all around I see; O thou who changest not, abide with me. 3 I need thy presence every passing hour; what but thy grace can foil the tempter's power? who like thyself my guide and stay can be? through cloud and sunshine, O abide with me. 4 I fear no foe with thee at hand to bless; ills have no weight, and tears no bitterness. Where is death's sting? Where, grave, thy victory? I triumph still, if thou abide with me. 5 Hold thou thy cross before my closing eyes; shine through the gloom, and point me to the skies: Heaven's morning breaks, and earth's vain shadows flee; in life, in death, O Lord, abide with me! Scripture: 1 Chronicles 29:15 Used With Tune: EVENTIDE