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The Glory of These Forty Days

Author: Gregory the Great; M. F. Bell Hymnal: Rejoice in the Lord #242 (1985) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Biblical Characters Daniel; Biblical Characters Elijah; Biblical Characters John; Biblical Characters Moses Lyrics: 1 The glory of these forty days we celebrate with songs of praise, for Christ, by whom all things were made, himself has fasted and has prayed. 2 Alone and fasting Moses saw the loving God who gave the Law, and to Elijah, fasting, came the steeds and chariots of flame. 3 So Daniel trained his mystic sight, delivered from the lions’ might, and John, the Bridegroom’s friend, became the herald of Messiah’s name. 4 Then grant us, Lord, like them to be full oft in fast and prayer with thee; our spirits strengthen with thy grace, and give us joy to see thy face. Scripture: Exodus 20:21 Languages: English Tune Title: ERHALT'UNS, HERR
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Thy Mansion Is the Christian's Heart

Author: William Cowper Hymnal: Rejoice in the Lord #505 (1985) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Biblical Characters Amalek; Biblical Characters David; Biblical Characters Jacob; Biblical Characters Moses Lyrics: 1 Thy mansion is the Christian’s heart; let all but thoughts of thee depart! A Lord, thy dwelling place prepare; what peace shall reign when thou art there! 2 Prayer makes the darkened cloud withdraw; prayer climbs the ladder Jacob saw, gives exercise to faith and love, bring ev'ry blessing from above. 3 Restaining prayer, we cease to fight; prayer keeps the Christian's armor bright; and Satan trembles when he sees the weakest saint upon his knees. 4 When Moses stood with arms spread wide, success was found on Israel's side; but when through weariness they failed, that moment Amalek prevailed. 5 O Lord, increase our faith and love, that we may all thy goodness prove, and gain from thy exhaustless store the fruits of prayer forevermore. Scripture: Genesis 28:10-12 Languages: English Tune Title: FESTUS

Simon, Simon, a Fisherman

Author: Robert K. N. McLean; David McKane Hymnal: Voices United #597 (1996) Meter: 9.9.8.9.9 Topics: Biblical Characters Andrew; Biblical Characters Dorcas; Biblical Characters Mary Magdalene; Biblical Characters Simon First Line: Simon, Simon, a fisherman was he Tune Title: SIMON
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Angels We Have Heard on High (Les anges dans nos campagnes_

Author: James Chadwick Hymnal: Voices United #38 (1996) Meter: 7.7.7.7 with refrain Topics: Biblical Characters Joseph; Biblical Characters Mary, Mother of Jesus; Biblical Characters Shepherds First Line: Les anges dans nos campagnes (Angels we have heard on high) Refrain First Line: Gloria in excelsis Deo Lyrics: 1 Les anges dans nos campagnes ont entonné l'hymne des cieux; et l'écho de nos montagnes redit ce chant mélodieux. [Refrain:] Gloria, in excelsis Deo! Gloria, in excelsis Deo! 2 Bergers, pour qui cette fête? Quel est l'objet de tous ces chants? Quel vainqueur, quelle conquête mérite ces cris triomphants? [Refrain] 3 Ils annoncent la naissance du libérateur d'Israël, et pleins de reconnaissance chantent en ce jour solennel. [Refrain] 1 Angels we have heard on high sweetly singing o'er the plains, and the mountains in reply, echoing their joyous strains. [Refrain:] Gloria in excelsis Deo! Gloria in excelsis Deo! 2 Shepherds, why this jubilee? Why your joyous strains prolong? What the gladsome tidings be which inspire your heavenly song? [Refrain] 3 Come to Bethlehem and see Christ whose birth the angels sing; come, adore on bended knee Christ, the Lord, the newborn King. [Refrain] 4 See him in a manger laid, whom the choirs of angels praise; Mary, Joseph, lend your aid, while our hearts in love we raise. [Refrain] Languages: English; French Tune Title: GLORIA
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Gentle Mary Laid Her Child

Author: Joseph Simpson Cook Hymnal: Voices United #46 (1996) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Topics: Biblical Characters Mary, Mother of Jesus; Biblical Characters Shepherds; Biblical Characters Wisemen/Sages/Kings 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 Saviour? Ask the saved of all the race who have found his favour. 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! Languages: English Tune Title: GENTLE MARY
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When Jesus the Healer

Author: Peter D. Smith Hymnal: Voices United #358 (1996) Meter: 11.6.11.5 Topics: Biblical Characters Barabbas; Biblical Characters Bartimaeus; Biblical Characters Jairus' Daughter First Line: When Jesus the healer passed through Galilee Lyrics: 1 When Jesus the healer passed through Galilee, Heal us, heal us today! the deaf came to hear and the blind came to see. Heal us, Lord Jesus! 2 A paralyzed man was let down through a roof. Heal us, heal us today! His sins were forgiven, his walking the proof. Heal us, Lord Jesus! 3 The death of his daughter caused Jairus to weep. Heal us, heal us today! The Lord took her hand, and he raised her from sleep. Heal us, Lord Jesus! 4 When blind Bartimaeus cried out to the Lord, Heal us, heal us today! his faith made him whole and his sight was restored. Heal us, Lord Jesus! 5 The lepers were healed and the demons cast out. Heal us, heal us today! A bent woman straightened to laugh and to shout. Heal us, Lord Jesus! 6 The twelve were commissioned and sent out in twos, Heal us, heal us today! to make the sick whole and to spread the good news. Heal us, Lord Jesus! 7 There's still so much sickness and suffering today. Heal us, heal us today! We gather together for healing and pray: Heal us, Lord Jesus! Languages: English Tune Title: HEALER

O come, O come, Emmanuel (Oh, viens Jésus, oh, viens Emmauel)

Author: John Mason Neale; Pierre-Yves Emery Hymnal: Voices United #1 (1996) Meter: 8.8.8.8 with refrain Topics: Biblical Characters David; Biblical Characters Jesse; Biblical Characters Mary, Mother of Jesus First Line: O come, O come, Emmanuel (Oh! viens Jésus, oh! viens Emmauel) Refrain First Line: Rejoice! Rejoice! ( Chantez! chantez!) Languages: English; French Tune Title: VENI EMMANUEL
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Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming

Author: Theodore Baker; L. Monastier Hymnal: Voices United #8 (1996) Meter: 7.6.7.6.6.7.6 Topics: Biblical Characters Isaiah; Biblical Characters Jesse; Biblical Characters Mary, Mother of Jesus First Line: Lo, how a rose e'er blooming (D'un arbre séculaire) Lyrics: 1 Lo, how a rose, e'er blooming, from tender stem hath sprung, of Jesse's lineage coming as seers of old have sung. It came a blossom bright, amid the cold of winter when half spent was the night. 2 Isaiah 'twas foretold it, the Rose I have in mind, with Mary we behold it, the virgin mother kind. To show God's love aright she bore for us a Saviour when half-spent was the night. French: 1 D'un arbre séculaire, du vieux tronc d'Isaï, durant l'hiver austère, un frais rameau jaillit; et, sur le sol durci, dans la nuit calme et claire, une rose a fleuri. 2 Dieu, par leur voix fervente, de nombreux serviteurs, à son peuple en attente, promettait un Sauveur. Il vient, suprême honneur, chez une humble servante, toute à son pur bonheur. Languages: English Tune Title: ES IST EIN' ROS
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Sing a Happy Hallelujah

Author: Shirley Erena Murray Hymnal: Voices United #224 (1996) Meter: 8.7.8.7 with refrain Topics: Biblical Characters David; Biblical Characters Mary, Mother of Jesus; Biblical Characters Sarah Refrain First Line: Hallelujah, all creation Lyrics: 1 Sing a happy hallelujah, sing it out with heart and style, we're the echo of God's laughter, we're the image of God's smile. [Refrain:] Hallelujah, all creation, hallelujah, everyone! Hallelujah, all creation, hallelujah everyone! 2 We're the proof of God's good humour, we're the twinkle in God's eye, made to shine, reflect the glory, given light and space to fly. [Refrain] 3 Sarah laughed at God's good timing, Mary sang and David danced, Jesus smiled and hugged the children, so is life for us enhanced. [Refrain] 4 Every day sing hallelujah! We are loved, though so absurd, human, foolish, chosen people, God still takes us at our word! [Refrain] Tune Title: STANSFIELD
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See, the Conqueror Mounts in Triumph

Author: Christopher Wordsworth Hymnal: Rejoice in the Lord #334 (1985) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Topics: Biblical Characters Elijah; Biblical Characters Enoch; Biblical Characters Joshua Lyrics: 1 See, the Conqu'ror mounts in triumph, see the King in royal state riding on the clouds, his chariot to his heav'nly palace gate; Hark! the choirs of angel voices joyful Alleluias sing and the portals high are lifted to receive their heav'nly King. 2 Who is he that comes in glory with the trump of jubilee? Lord of battles, God of armies, he has gained the victory. He who on the cross did suffer, he who from the grave arose, he has vanquished sin and Satan, he by death has spoiled his foes. 3 While he lifts his hands in blessing he is parted from his friends; while their eager eyes behold him, he upon the clouds ascends; he who walked with God and pleased him, preaching truth and doom to come, he, our Enoch, is translated to his everlasting home. 4 Now our heav'nly Aaron enters with his blood within the veil; Joshua now is come to Canaan, and the kings before him quail. Now he plants the tribes of Israel in their promised resting place, now our great Elijah offers double portion of his grace. 5 He has raised our human nature on the clouds to God's right hand; there we sit in heav'nly places, there with thee in glory stand; Jesus reigns, adored by angels, mighty Lord, in thine Ascension we by faith behold our own. Scripture: Genesis 5:24 Languages: English Tune Title: EBENEZER

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