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In the Cross of Christ I Glory

Author: John Bowring (1792-1872) Meter: 8.7.8.7 Appears in 1,515 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

O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing

Author: Charles Wesley (1707-1788) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,736 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

All Glory, Laud, and Honor

Author: Theoodulph of Orleans (750-821); John M. Neale (1818-1866) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 601 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

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

More About Jesus

Author: Eliza E Hewitt (1851-1920) Meter: 8.8.8.8 with refrain Appears in 392 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 669 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

Ho Sweet the Name!

Author: John Newton (1725-1807) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,621 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

Fairest Lord Jesus

Author: Joseph A. Seiss (1823-1904) Meter: 5.6.8.5.5.8 Appears in 571 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

All Hail the Power

Author: Edward Perronet Appears in 3,425 hymnals Topics: Christ Fellowship and Praise First Line: All hail the power of Jesus' name! Used With Tune: [All hail the power of Jesus' name!]

Crown Him With Many Crowns

Author: Matthew Bridges Meter: 6.6.8.6 D Appears in 798 hymnals Topics: Jesus Christ His Glory and Praise First Line: Crown Him with many crowns Used With Tune: DIADEMATA