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In the Cross of Christ I Glory

Author: John Bowring (1792-1872) Meter: 8.7.8.7 Appears in 1,509 hymnals Topics: Jesus Christ Glory and Praise First Line: In the cross of Christ I glory, Towering o'er the wrecks of time Lyrics: 1 In the cross of Christ I glory, towering o’er the wrecks of time; all the light of sacred story gathers round its head sublime. 2 When the woes of life o’ertake me, hopes deceive, and fears annoy, never shall the cross forsake me. Lo! it glows with peace and joy. 3 When the sun of bliss is beaming light and love upon my way, from the cross the radiance streaming adds more luster to the day. 4 Bane and blessing, pain and pleasure, by the cross are sanctified; peace is there that knows no measure, joys that through all time abide. Used With Tune: RATHBUN

All Glory, Laud, and Honor

Author: Theoodulph of Orleans (750-821); John M. Neale (1818-1866) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 598 hymnals Topics: Jesus Christ Glory and Praise First Line: All glory, laud, and honor To Thee, Redeemer, King Lyrics: 1 All glory, laud, and honor, to thee, Redeemer, King, to whom the lips of children made sweet hosannas ring. Thou art the King of Israel, thou David’s royal Son, who in the Lord’s name comest, the King and Blessed One. 2 The company of angels are praising thee on high, and we with all creation in chorus make reply. The people of the Hebrews with psalms before thee went; our prayer and praise and anthems before thee we present. 3 To thee, before thy passion, they sang their hymns of praise; to thee, now high exalted, our melody we raise. Thou didst accept their praises; accept the prayers we bring, who in all good delightest, thou good and gracious King. Scripture: Matthew 21:8-9 Used With Tune: ST. THEODULPH

Fairest Lord Jesus

Author: Joseph A. Seiss (1823-1904) Meter: 5.6.8.5.5.8 Appears in 566 hymnals Topics: Jesus Christ Glory and Praise First Line: Fairest Lord Jesus, Ruler of all nature Lyrics: 1 Fairest Lord Jesus, ruler of all nature, O thou of God and man the Son! Thee will I cherish, Thee will I honor, thou, my soul’s glory, joy, and crown. 2 Fair are the meadows, fairer still the woodlands, robed in the blooming garb of spring: Jesus is fairer, Jesus is purer who makes the woeful heart to sing. 3 Fair is the sunshine, fairer still the moonlight, and all the twinkling starry host: Jesus shines brighter, Jesus shines purer than all the angels heaven can boast. 4 Beautiful Savior! Lord of all the nations, Son of God and Son of Man! Glory and honor, praise, adoration, now and forevermore be thine! Used With Tune: CRUSADER'S HYMN Text Sources: Gesangbuch, Munster, 1672

More About Jesus

Author: Eliza E Hewitt (1851-1920) Meter: 8.8.8.8 with refrain Appears in 387 hymnals Topics: Jesus Christ Glory and Praise First Line: More about Jesus I would know, More of his grace to others show Refrain First Line: More, more about Jesus Lyrics: 1 More about Jesus, I would know, More of His grace to others show; More of His saving fullness see, More of His love who died for me. Refrain More, more about Jesus, More, more about Jesus; More of His saving fullness see, More of His love who died for me. 2 More about Jesus, let me learn, More of His holy will discern; Spirit of God, my teacher be, Showing the things of Christ to me. [Refrain} 3 More about Jesus, in His word, Holding communion with my Lord; Hearing His voice in every line, Making each faithful saying mine. [Refrain} 4 More about Jesus, on His throne, Riches in glory all His own; More of His kingdom’s sure increase, More of His coming, Prince of Peace. [Refrain} Used With Tune: [More about Jesus would I know]

Ye Servants of GOd

Author: Charles Wesley (1707-1788) Meter: 10.10.11.11 Appears in 668 hymnals Topics: Jesus Christ Glory and Praise First Line: Ye servants of God, your Master proclaim Lyrics: 1 Ye servants of God, your Master proclaim, and publish abroad his wonderful name; the name all-victorious of Jesus extol, his kingdom is glorious and rules over all. 2 God ruleth on high, almighty to save, and still he is nigh, his presence we have; the great congregation his triumph shall sing, ascribing salvation to Jesus, our King. 3 “Salvation to God, who sits on the throne!” Let all cry aloud and honor the Son; the praises of Jesus the angels proclaim, fall down on their faces and worship the Lamb. 4 Then let us adore and give him his right, all glory and power, all wisdom and might; all honor and blessing with angels above, and thanks never ceasing and infinite love. Used With Tune: HANOVER

O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing

Author: Charles Wesley (1707-1788) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,730 hymnals Topics: Jesus Christ Glory and Praise First Line: O for a thousand tongues to sing My great Redeemer's praise Lyrics: 1 O for a thousand tongues to sing my great Redeemer’s praise, the glories of my God and King, the triumphs of his grace! 2 My gracious Master and my God, assist me to proclaim, to spread through all the earth abroad the honors of thy name. 3 Jesus! the name that charms our fears, that bids our sorrows cease; ’tis music in the sinner’s ears, ’tis life, and health, and peace. 4 He breaks the power of canceled sin, he sets the prisoner free; his blood can make the foulest clean; his blood availed for me. 5 He speaks, and listening to his voice, new life the dead receive; the mournful, broken hearts rejoice, the humble poor believe. 6 Hear him, ye deaf; his praise, ye dumb, your loosened tongues employ; ye blind, behold your savior come, and leap, ye lame, for joy. Used With Tune: AZMON

Ho Sweet the Name!

Author: John Newton (1725-1807) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,616 hymnals Topics: Jesus Christ Glory and Praise First Line: How sweet the name of Jesus sounds In a believer's ear Lyrics: 1 How sweet the name of Jesus sounds In a believer’s ear! It soothes his sorrows, heals his wounds, And drives away his fear. 2 It makes the wounded spirit whole, And calms the troubled breast; “Tis manna to the hungry soul, And to the weary, rest. 3 Dear name, the rock on which I build, My shield and hiding place, My neverfailing treasury, filled With boundless stores of grace. 4 Jesus! my Shepherd, Guardian, Friend, My Prophet, Priest, and King! My Lord, my life, my way, my end! Accept the praise I bring. 5 Weak is the effort of my heart, And cold my warmest thought; But when I see Thee as Thou art, I’ll praise Thee as I ought. Scripture: Song of Solomon 1:3 Used With Tune: ST. PETER

All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name

Author: Edward Perronet, 1726-1792; John Rippon, 1751-1836 Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 3,416 hymnals Topics: Christ the King; Ascension; Christ the King; Martyrs; Angels; Grace; Holy Name; Jesus Christ; Majesty and Power; Praise; Song First Line: All hail the power of Jesus' name! Lyrics: 1 All hail the power of Jesus' name! Let angels prostrate fall; Bring forth the royal diadem And crown him Lord of all, And crown him Lord of all, And crown him Lord of all. Bring forth the royal diadem, And crown him Lord of all. 2 Crown him, ye martyrs of our God, Who from his altar call; Extol the stem of Jesse's rod, And crown him Lord of all, And crown him Lord of all, And crown him Lord of all. Extol the stem of Jesse's rod, And crown him Lord of all. 3 Ye chosen seed of Israel's race, A remnant weak and small, Hail him who saved you by his grace, And crown him Lord of all, And crown him Lord of all, And crown him Lord of all. Hail him who saved you by his grace, And crown him Lord of all. 4 O that, with yonder sacred throng, We at his feet may fall, Join in the everlasting song, And crown him Lord of all, And crown him Lord of all, And crown him Lord of all. Join in the everlasting song, And crown him Lord of all. Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:29 Used With Tune: DIADEM

At the Name of Jesus

Author: Caroline M. Noel (1817-1877) Meter: 6.5.6.5 D Appears in 252 hymnals Topics: Jesus Christ Glory and Praise First Line: At the name of Jesus Every knee shall bow Lyrics: 1 At the name of Jesus every knee shall bow, Every tongue confess Him King of glory now; “Tis the Father’s pleasure we should call Him Lord, Who from the beginning was the mighty Word. 2 At His voice creation sprang at once to sight, All the angel faces, All the hosts of light, Thrones and dominations stars upon their way, All the heavenly orders in their great array. 3 Humbled for a season, To receive a name From the lips of sinners, Unto whom He came; He is God the Savior, He is Christ the Lord, Ever to be worshiped, Trusted and adored. 4 In your hearts enthrone Him: There let Him subdue All that is not holy, All that is not true; Crown Him as your captain in temptation’s hour, Let His will enfold you in its light and power. 5 Surely, this Lord Jesus shall return again, With His Father’s glory, With His angel train; For all wreaths of empire meet upon His brow, And our hearts confess Him King of glory now. Scripture: Philippians 2:8-11 Used With Tune: KING'S WESTON

Jesus, Priceless Treasure

Author: Johann Franck (1618-1677); Catherine Winkworth (1829-1878) Appears in 131 hymnals Topics: Jesus Christ Glory and Praise First Line: Jesus, priceless treasure, Source of purest pleasure Lyrics: 1 Jesus, priceless Treasure, Source of purest pleasure, Truest Friend to me: Ah! how long I’ve panted, And my heart has fainted, thirsting, Lord, for Thee. Thine I am, O spotless Lamb, I will suffer naught to hide Thee, Nought I ask beside Thee. 2 In Thine arms I rest me; foes who would molest me Cannot reach me here. Though the earth be shaking, Every heart be quaking, Jesus calms our fear. Sin and hell in conflict fell, With their bitter storms assail me, Jesus will not fail me. 3 Hence, all thought of sadness! For the Lord of gladness, Jesus, enters in. Those who love the Father, Though the storms may gather, still have peace within; Yea, whatever we here must bear, Still in Thee lies purest pleasure, Jesus, priceless Treasure! Used With Tune: JESU, MEINE FREUDE