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Christ, our God, to you we raise

Author: Folliot Sandford Pierpoint (1835-1917) Meter: 7.7.7.7 with refrain Appears in 644 hymnals Topics: God in daily living First Line: For the beauty of the earth Lyrics: 1 For the beauty of the earth, for the beauty of the skies, for the love which from our birth over and around us lies. [Refrain:] Christ our God, to you we raise this our sacrifice of praise. 2 For the beauty 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 ear and eye, for the heart and mind's delight, for the mystic harmony linking sense to sound and sight: [Refrain] 4 For the joy of human love, brother, sister, parent, child, friends on earth, and friends above, for all gentle thoughts and mild: [Refrain] 5 For each perfect gift and sign of your love so freely given, graces human and divine, flowers of earth and buds of heaven: [Refrain] Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:17 Used With Tune: LUCERNA LAUDONIAE

Thou Hidden Love of God

Author: John Wesley (1703-1791); Gerhard Tersteegen (1697-1769) Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8 Appears in 265 hymnals Topics: The Living God Our Response to God - in adoration and gratitude First Line: Thou hidden love of God, whose height Lyrics: 1 Thou hidden love of God, whose height, whose depth unfathomed, no one knows, I see from far thy beauteous light, inly I sigh for thy repose; my heart is pained, nor can it be at rest till it finds rest in thee. 2 Thy secret voice invites me still the sweetness of thy yoke to prove; and fain I would; but, though my will seem fixed, yet wide my passions rove; yet hindrances strew all the way; I aim at thee, yet from thee stray. 3 'Tis mercy all, that thou hast brought my mind to seek its peace in thee; yet, while I seek but find thee not, no peace my wandering soul shall see. Oh, when shall all my wanderings end, and all my steps to thee-ward tend? 4 Is there a thing beneath the sun that strives with thee my heart to share? Ah! tear it thence, and reign alone, the Lord of every motion there; then shall my heart from earth be free, when it hath found repose in thee. Scripture: 1 John 5:21 Used With Tune: ST. PETERSBURG

Morning has broken

Author: Eleanor Farjeon (1881-1965) Meter: 5.5.5.4 D Appears in 95 hymnals Topics: The Living God Our Response to God - in the morning and evening Scripture: Genesis 1:5 Used With Tune: BUNESSAN

Standing on the Promises

Author: R. K. C. Appears in 466 hymnals Topics: Living His Life Faith; Living His Life Faith First Line: Standing on the promises of Christ my King Refrain First Line: Standing, Standing Lyrics: 1 Standing on the promises of Christ my King, Thro' eternal ages let his praises ring, Glory in the highest, I will shout and sing. Standing on the promises of God. Chorus: Standing, Standing, Standing on the promises of God Standing, Standing, I'm standing on the promises of God. 2 Standing on the promises that cannot fail, When the howling storms of doubt and fear assail, By the living Word of God I shall prevail, Standing on the promises of God. [Chorus] 3 Standing on the promises I now can see Perfect, present cleansing in the blood for me; Standing in the liberty where Christ makes free, Standing on the promises of God. [Chorus] 4 Standing on the promises of Christ the Lord, Bound to him eternally by love's strong cord, Overcoming daily with the Spirit's sword, Standing on the promises of God. [Chorus] 5 Standing on the promises I cannot fall, List'ning ev'ry moment to the Spirit's call, Resting in my Saviour, as my all in all. Standing on the promises of God. [Chorus] Used With Tune: [Standing on the promises of Christ my King]

I Serve a Risen Savior

Author: A. H. Ackley Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.4 with refrain Appears in 164 hymnals Topics: Christ Ever-living First Line: I serve a risen Savior, He's in the world today Refrain First Line: He lives, He lives, Christ Jesus lives today

Though troubles assail

Author: John Newton, 1725-1807 Meter: 10.10.11.11 Appears in 433 hymnals Topics: Faith Living by First Line: Though troubles assail and dangers affright Used With Tune: HANOVER

All things bright and beautiful

Author: Cecil Frances Alexander (1818-1895) Meter: 7.6.7.6 with refrain Appears in 349 hymnals Topics: The Living God The Activity of God - God in creation 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 colours, 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] Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:11 Used With Tune: ALL THINGS BRIGHT AND BEAUTIFUL

O praise him, O praise him

Author: St. Francis of Assisi (1182-1226); William Henry Draper (1855-1933) Meter: 8.8.8.8.8 with refrain Appears in 270 hymnals Topics: The Living God The Activity of God - God in creation First Line: All creatures of our God and King Lyrics: 1 All creatures of our God and King, lift up your voice and with us sing alleluia, alleluia! Bright brother sun with golden beam, clear sister moon with softer gleam: [Refrain:] O praise him, O praise him, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia! 2 Swift rushing wind, so wild and strong, high clouds that sail in heavens along. O praise him, alleluia! New-breaking dawn, in praise rejoice, and lights of evening, find a voice: [Refrain] 3 Cool flowing water, pure and clear, make music for your Lord to hear, alleluia, alleluia! Fire, with your flames so fierce and bright, giving to all both warmth and light: [Refrain] 4 Dear mother earth, who day by day unfolds God's blessings on our way. O praise him, alleluia! All flowers and fruits that in you grow, let them his glory also show: [Refrain] 5 And all who are of tender heart, forgiving others, take your part, O praise him, alleluia! All who long pain and sorrow bear, praise God and cast on him your care: [Refrain] 6 And you, most kind and gentle death, waiting to hush our final breath. O praise him, alleluia! You homeward lead the child of God, and Christ our Lord the way has trod: [Refrain] 7 Let all things their Creator bless, and worship God in humbleness. O praise him, alleluia! Praise, praise the Father, praise the Son, and praise the Spirit, Three in One: [Refrain] Scripture: 1 Peter 5:7 Used With Tune: LASST UNS ERFREUEN

Praise the Lord, his glories show, Alleluia!

Author: Henry Francis Lyte (1793-1847) Meter: 7.7.7.7 with alleluias Appears in 159 hymnals Topics: The Living God The Activity of God - God in creation Lyrics: 1 Praise the Lord, his glories show, Alleluia! saints within his courts below, Alleluia! angels round the throne above, Alleluia! all that see and share his love, Alleluia! 2 Earth to heaven, and heaven to earth, Alleluia! tell his wonders, sing his worth; Alleluia! age to age and shore to shore, Alleluia! praise him, praise him evermore! Alleluia! 3 Praise the Lord, his mercies trace; Alleluia! praise his providence and grace, Alleluia! all that he for us has done, Alleluia! all he sends us through his Son. Alleluia! 4 Strings and voices, hands and hearts, Alleluia! in the concert, bear your parts; Alleluia! all that breathe, your Lord adore, Alleluia! praise him, praise him evermore. Alleluia! Scripture: Isaiah 49:13 Used With Tune: LLANFAIR

I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say

Author: Horatius Bonar Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 1,238 hymnals Topics: Living in Christ Lyrics: 1 I heard the voice of Jesus say, “Come unto me and rest; lay down, O weary one, lay down your head upon my breast.” I came to Jesus as I was, so weary, worn, and sad; I found in him a resting place, and he has made me glad. 2 I heard the voice of Jesus say, “Behold, I freely give the living water, thirsty one; stoop down and drink and live.” I came to Jesus, and I drank of that life-giving stream; my thirst was quenched, my soul revived, and now I live in him. 3 I heard the voice of Jesus say, “I am this dark world’s light; look unto me, your morn shall rise, and all your day be bright.” I looked to Jesus, and I found in him my star, my sun; and in that light of life I’ll walk till traveling days are done. Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30 Used With Tune: KINGSFOLD