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O Come, Divine Messiah

Author: Simon-Joseph Pellegrin (1663-1745); Sister Mary of St. Philip Hymnal: Common Praise (1998) #95 (1998) Meter: 7.8.7.6 with refrain Topics: Yearning; Yearning First Line: O come, divine Messiah (Venez, divin Messie) Lyrics: 1 O come, Divine Messiah, the world in silence waits the day when hope shall sing its triumph, and sadness flee away. Dear Saviour, haste! Come, come to earth. Dispel the night and show your face, and bid us hail the dawn of grace. O come, Divine Messiah, the world in silence waits the day when hope shall sing its triumph, and sadness flee away. 2 O Christ, whom nations sigh for, whom priest and prophet long foretold, come, break the captives' fetters, redeem the long-lost fold. Dear Saviour, haste! Come, come to earth. Dispel the night and show your face, and bid us hail the dawn of grace. O come, Divine Messiah, the world in silence waits the day when hope shall sing its triumph, and sadness flee away. 3 You come in peace and meekness and lowly will your cradle be; all clothed in human weakness shall we your Godhead see. Dear Saviour, haste! Come, come to earth. Dispel the night and show your face, and bid us hail the dawn of grace. O come, Divine Messiah, the world in silence waits the day when hope shall sing its triumph, and sadness flee away. French: Venez, divin Messie, nous rendre espoir et nous sauver! Vous êtes notre vie! Venez, venez, venez! 1 O Fils de Dieu, ne tardez pas; par votre corps donnez la joie à notre monde en désarroi. Redites-nous encore de quel amour vous nous aimez; tant d'hommes vous ignorent! Venez, venez, venez! 2 A Bethlehem, les cieux chantaient que le meilleur de vos bienfaits c'était le don de votre paix. Le monde la dédaigne: partout les coeurs sont divisés! Qu'arrive votre règne! Venez, venez, venez! 3 Vous êtes né pour les pécheurs. Que votre grâce, ô Dieu Sauveur, dissipe en nous la nuit, la peur! Seigneur, que votre enfance nous fasse vivre en la clarté. Soyez la délivrance! Venez, venez, venez! Venez, divin Messie, nous rendre espoir et nous sauver! Vous êtes notre vie! Venez, venez, venez! Scripture: Psalm 62 Languages: English Tune Title: VENEZ, DIVIN MESSIE
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To Realms of Glory I Behold

Author: Johan Olof Wallin; Claude W. Foss Hymnal: The Hymnal and Order of Service #146 (1926) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8 Topics: Heaven Yearning for Lyrics: 1 To realms of glory I behold My risen Lord returning; While I, a stranger in the earth, For heav'n am ever yearning. Far from my heav'nly Father’s home, ’Mid toil and sorrow here I roam. 2 Far from my home--how long, dear Lord, Before my exile endeth? But far beyond the realms of sense My fervent prayer ascendeth: My prayer, unuttered, but a groan, Shall rend the skies and reach Thy throne. 3 Then visions of the goodly land By faith my soul obtaineth; There I shall dwell for evermore Where Christ in glory reigneth, In mansions of that bright abode, The city of the living God. 4 In that blest city is no night, Nor any pain or weeping; There is my treasure, there my heart, Safe in my Saviour’s keeping; In heaven, my blessèd Lord, with Thee, May all my conversation be. 5 In glory He shall come again To earth as He ascended; So let me wait and watch and pray, Until my day is ended. that day, O Lord, is hid from me, But daily do I wait for Thee. 6 And blessèd shall that servant be, O Lord, at Thy returning, Whose heart is waiting, Lord, for Thee, Whose lamp is trimmed and burning; Him wilt Thou take to dwell with Thee, In joy and peace eternally. Amen. Scripture: Mark 16:14-20 Languages: English Tune Title: MACHS MIT MIR, GOTT, NACH DEINER GÜT
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Searcher of Hearts

Author: Kenneth L. McLaughlin, 1951 Hymnal: Community of Christ Sings #178 (2013) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Yearning First Line: Searcher of hearts, to you are known Lyrics: 1 Searcher of hearts, to you are known the inner secrets of my soul. At home, abroad, in crowds, alone, you sense my yearning to be whole. 2 My mind can barely comprehend the myst'ry of your gracious will. In human weakness I may fall, yet your strong arm upholds me still. 3 I praise you for the gift of life, for I am wonderfully made! How precious are your thoughts toward me, your faithfulness in me displayed. 4 How from your presence can I go, or ever from your Spirit flee, since heights above and depths below all dwell in your eternity? 5 Search me, O God, and know my heart; try me, and all my thoughts survey. May I respond with days well-lived. Lord, lead me in your lasting way. Amen. Scripture: Psalm 139 Languages: English Tune Title: ST. CRISPIN

Spirit of the Living God

Author: Michael Baughen, 1930-; Daniel Iverson, 1890-1977 Hymnal: Common Praise (1998) #647 (1998) Meter: 7.5.7.5.8.7.5 Topics: Yearning; Yearning Scripture: Ezekiel 11:14-23 Languages: English Tune Title: LIVING GOD

O God We Call

Author: Linnea Good, 1962- Hymnal: Community of Christ Sings #195 (2013) Topics: Yearning Scripture: Psalm 69:16-17 Languages: English Tune Title: O GOD WE CALL
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The Restless Day Now Closeth

Author: Paul Gerhardt; Claus August Wendell Hymnal: The Hymnal and Order of Service #560 (1926) Meter: 7.7.6.7.7.8 Topics: Heaven Yearning for Lyrics: 1 The restless day now closeth, Each flow'r and tree reposeth, Shade creeps o'er wild and wood: Let us, as night is falling, On God our Maker calling, Give thanks to Him, the Giver good. 2 Now all the heav'nly splendor Breaks forth in starlight tender From myriad worlds unknown; And man, the marvel seeing, Forgets his selfish being, For joy of beauty not his own. 3 While all in peace reposeth, And starry night discloseth The glory of the Lord, My prayers and yearnings wander To realms of glory yonder, Where saints of God have their reward. 4 When life's brief day is over, And twilight shadows cover The last end of my way, Dear Lord and blessed Saviour, Forgive my heart's behavior, And grant me Thou a brighter day. Amen. Languages: English Tune Title: O WELT, ICH MUSS DICH LASSEN
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Far, Far Beyond the Starry Sky

Author: Jacob D. Toews, b. 1903; Carl Plank, 1801-1825 Hymnal: The Christian Hymnary #586 (1972) Topics: Heaven Yearning, Hope for Lyrics: 1 Far, far beyond the starry sky There is a blessed land, By faith we see its mountains rise As made by God's own hand, O happy land of fairest flow'rs! Eternal joys and bliss Await the weary wanderer, Sweet rest and happiness. 2 No words of man can ever tell The joys so full and free; Yet yearnings fill my longing soul In that fair land to be. Tho' pain and sorry here my lot, I know they shall depart, For rays of faith and hope, O Lord, Illume my longing heart. 3 Its glorious gates are open wide To all who trust the Lord; Who consecrate their lives to Him— Accept His precious Word. In silent penitential tears Confess their guilt and sin, Peace to the weary wand'ring heart The Lord now gives within. 4 'Tis but a little while on earth Where fleeting time shall cease; But ever on that blessed shore Shall reign eternal peace. The yoke of sin we've cast behind, O grasp this truth, my heart! When the redeemed shall meet above And there shall never part. Scripture: Hebrews 11:16 Languages: English Tune Title: FAR, FAR BEYOND
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Wind upon the Waters

Author: Marty Haugen, 1950- Hymnal: Community of Christ Sings #49 (2013) Meter: 6.5.6.5.7.7.11 Topics: Yearning Scripture: Acts 10:44-47 Languages: English Tune Title: WIND UPON THE WATERS
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God of Still Waiting

Author: Carl P. Daw, Jr., 1944- Hymnal: Community of Christ Sings #58 (2013) Meter: 5.5.6.7.7 Topics: Yearning Lyrics: 1 God of still waiting, God of deep longing, God of the heart's true rest: hold us in fathomless peace, guard us with unwaning love. 2 Spirit of promise, Spirit of purpose, Spirit of ceaseless prayer: bathe us in life full and free, kindle our wonder and hope. 3 Word who comes to us, Word who lives with us, Word who disturbs and heals: silence our chattering fears, waken our unconscious faith. 4 Word true and faithful, hope-bringing Spirit, God of enfolding love: come in your fullness and grace; work through our lives for your praise. Scripture: Galatians 4:4-6 Languages: English Tune Title: HESYCHIA
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Jesus, the Joy of Loving Hearts

Author: Ray Palmer (1808-1887) Hymnal: Common Praise (1998) #70 (1998) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Yearning Lyrics: 1 Jesus, the joy of loving hearts, true source of life, our lives sustain; from the best bliss that earth imparts, we turn unfilled to you again. 2 Your truth unchanged has ever stood; you rescue those who on you call: to those yet seeking, you are good; to those who find you, all in all. 3 We taste of you, the living bread, and long to feast upon you still. We drink from you, the fountain-head, our thirsty souls from you we fill. 4 Our restless spirits long for you, however may our lot be cast, glad when your gracious smile we view, blessed when our faith can hold you fast. 5 Jesus, forever with us stay: make all our moments calm and bright; chase the dark night of sin away; shed through the world your holy light. Scripture: Exodus 17:1-7 Languages: English Tune Title: MARYTON

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