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This Is My Father's World

Author: Maltbie D. Babcock; Mary Babcock Crawford Meter: 6.6.8.6 D Appears in 318 hymnals Topics: The Church in the World Lyrics: 1 This is my Father's world, and to my listening ears all nature sings and round me rings the music of the spheres. This is my Father's world; I rest me in the thought of rocks and trees, of skies and seas his hand the wonders wrought. 3 This is my Father's world: he shines in all that's fair; in rustling grass I hear him pass he speaks to me everywhere. This is my Father's world: why should my heart be sad? The Lord is King, let heaven ring! God reigns; let earth be glad. Used With Tune: TERRA BEATA

Oh, for a Thousand Tongues to Sing

Author: Charles Wesley Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,739 hymnals Topics: The Church in the World Lyrics: 1 Oh, 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 your name. 3 The name of Jesus charms our fears and 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 avails 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, you deaf; you voiceless ones, your loosened tongues employ; you blind, behold your Savior come; and leap, you lame, for joy! 7 To God all glory, praise, and love be now and ever given by saints below and saints above, the church in earth and heaven. Used With Tune: AZMON

Onward, Christian Soldiers

Author: Sabine Baring-Gould Meter: 6.5.6.5 D with refrain Appears in 1,800 hymnals Topics: The Church in the World Lyrics: Onward, Christian soldiers, marching as to war, with the cross of Jesus going on before. Christ, the royal master, leads against the foe; forward into battle see his banners go! Refrain: Onward, Christian soldiers, marching as to war, with the cross of Jesus going on before. 2 Like a mighty army moves the church of God; let us boldly follow where the saints have trod. We are not divided; all one body we one in hope and doctrine, one in charity. [Refrain] 3 Crowns and thrones may perish, kingdoms rise and wane, but the church of Jesus constant will remain; gates of hell can never 'gainst that church prevail. We have Christ's own promise, and that cannot fail. [Refrain] 4 Onward, then, O people, join our happy throng: blend with ours your voices in the triumph song. Glory, laud, and honor unto Christ the King, we through countless ages with the angels sing. [Refrain] Used With Tune: ST. GERTRUDE

O Day of God, Draw Nigh

Author: R. B. Y. Scott Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 44 hymnals Topics: The Church in the World Commitment: Peace and Justice Used With Tune: ST. MICHAEL (OLD 134th)

For the Beauty of the Earth

Author: Folliott S. Pierpont Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.7 Appears in 635 hymnals Topics: The Church in the World Refrain First Line: Christ, our Lord to you we raise Lyrics: 1 For the beauty of the earth, for the glory of the skies, for the love which from our birth over and around us lies, Refrain: Christ, our Lord, to you we raise this, our hymn of grateful praise. 2 For the wonder of each hour of the day and of the night, hill and vale and tree and flower, sun and moon and stars of light, [Refrain] 3 For the joy of human love, brother, sister, parent, child, friends on earth, and friends above, for all gentle thoughts and mild, [Refrain] 4 For yourself, best gift divine, to the world so freely given, agent of God's grand design: peace on earth and joy in heaven. [Refrain] Used With Tune: DIX

All Things Bright and Beautiful

Author: Cecil F. Alexander Meter: 7.6.7.6 with refrain Appears in 327 hymnals Topics: The Church in the World First Line: Each little flower that opens Lyrics: Refrain: All things bright and beautiful, all creatures great and small, all things wise and wonderful the Lord God made them all. 1 Each little flower that opens, each little bird that sings he made their glowing colors, he made their tiny wings. [Refrain] 2 The purple-headed mountain, the river running by, the sunset, and the morning that brightens up the sky. [Refrain] 3 The cold wind in the winter, the pleasant summer sun, the ripe fruits in the garden he made them every one. [Refrain] 4 He gave us eyes to see them, and lips that we might tell how great is God Almighty, who has made all things well. [Refrain] Used With Tune: ROYAL OAK

Now Thank We All Our God

Author: Martin Rinckart; Catherine Winkworth Meter: 6.7.6.7.6.6.6.6 Appears in 688 hymnals Topics: The Church in the World Lyrics: 1 Now thank we all our God with heart and hands and voices, who wondrous things has done, in whom his world rejoices; who from our mothers' arms has blessed us on our way with countless gifts of love, and still is ours today. 2 O may this bounteous God through all our life be near us, with ever joyful hearts and blessed peace to cheer us, to keep us in his grace, and guide us when perplexed, and free us from all ills of this world in the next. 3 All praise and thanks to God the Father now be given, the Son and Spirit blest, who reign in highest heaven the one eternal God, whom heaven and earth adore; for thus it was, is now, and shall be evermore. Used With Tune: NUN DANKET

Will Your Anchor Hold

Author: Priscilla Jane Owens Meter: 10.9.10.9 with refrain Appears in 146 hymnals Topics: The Church in the World Commitment: Trust First Line: Will your anchor hold in the storms of life? Refrain First Line: We have an anchor that keeps the soul Lyrics: 1 Will your anchor hold in the storms of life? When the clouds unfold their wings of strife, when the strong tides lift and the cables strain, will your anchor drift or firm remain? [Refrain:] We have an anchor that keeps the soul steadfast and sure while the billows roll, fastened to the Rock which cannot move, grounded firm and deep in the Saviour’s love! 2 It will surely hold in the straits of fear, when the breakers tell and the reef is near; though the tempest rave and the wild winds blow, not an angry wave shall our bark o'erflow? [Refrain] 3 It will surely hold in the floods of death, when the waters cold chill our latest breath; on the rising tide you can never fail while our hopes abide within the veil. [Refrain] 4 When our eyes behold, through the gathering night, the city of gold, our harbour bright, we shall anchor fast by the heavenly shore, with the storms all past for evermore. [Refrain] Used With Tune: WILL YOUR ANCHOR HOLD

Come, You Thankful People, Come

Author: Henry Alford Meter: 7.7.7.7 D Appears in 727 hymnals Topics: The Church in the World Lyrics: 1 Come, you thankful people, come, raise the song of harvest home; all is safely gathered in ere the winter storms begin; God, our Maker, does provide for our needs to be supplied; come, with all his people come, raise the song of harvest home. 2 All the world is God's own field, fruit unto his praise to yield; wheat and weeds together sown, unto joy or sorrow grown: first the blade and then the ear, then the full corn shall appear; Lord of harvest, grant that we wholesome grain and pure may be. 3 For the Lord our God shall come and shall take his harvest home; he himself in that great day all offense shall take away, give his angels charge at last in the fire the weeds to cast, but the fruitful ears to store in his garner evermore. 4 Even so, Lord, quickly come to your final harvest home; gather all your people in, free from sorrow, free from sin there, forever purified, in your presence to abide; come, with all your angels come, raise the glorious harvest home. Used With Tune: ST. GEORGE'S WINDSOR

All Creatures of Our God and King

Author: Francis of Assisi; William H. Draper Meter: 8.8.8.8 with alleluias Appears in 264 hymnals Topics: The Church in the World Lyrics: 1 All creatures of our God and King, lift up your voice with us and sing: alleluia, alleluia! O burning sun with golden beam, and shining moon with silver gleam, O praise him, O praise him, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia! 2 O rushing wind so wild and strong, white clouds that sail in heaven along, alleluia, alleluia! New rising dawn, in praise rejoice, you lights of evening, find a voice: O praise him, O praise him, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia! 3 Cool flowing water, pure and clear, make music for your Lord to hear, alleluia, alleluia! Fierce fire, so masterful and bright providing us with warmth and light, O praise him, O praise him, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia! 4 Earth ever fertile, day by day bring forth your blessings on our way; alleluia, alleluia! All flowers and fruits that in you grow, let them his glory also show: O praise him, O praise him, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia! 5 People and nations, take your part; sing praise to God with all your heart: alleluia, alleluia! Let all things their Creator bless and worship him in lowliness: O praise him, O praise him, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia! Used With Tune: LASST UNS ERFREUEN