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When I Survey the Wondrous Cross

Author: Isaac Watts Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 1,999 hymnals Topics: Cross of Christ; Christ Cross of; Christ Passion; Christ Sacrifice; Cross of Christ; Passion; Sacrifice; liturgical Communion Songs First Line: When I survey the wondrous cross (Watts) Lyrics: 1 When I survey the wondrous cross on which the Prince of glory died, my richest gain I count but loss, and pour contempt on all my pride. 2 Forbid it, Lord, that I should boast save in the death of Christ, my God! All the vain things that charm me most, I sacrifice them through his blood. 3 See, from his head, his hands, his feet, sorrow and love flow mingled down. Did e'er such love and sorrow meet, or thorns compose so rich a crown? 4 Were the whole realm of nature mine, that were a present far too small. Love so amazing, so divine, demands my soul, my life, my all. Psalter Hymnal, 1987

O Jesus, Joy of Loving Hearts

Author: Ray Palmer Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 559 hymnals Topics: The Church at Worship Holy Communion; liturgical Communion Songs; Adoration and Praise; Comfort/Consolation; Consecration; Faith; Feast; God Presence; Jesus Christ Friend; Jesus Christ Light; Jesus Christ Love For; Jesus Christ Person; Jesus Christ Presence; Joy; Life; Light; Nurture; Peace (Inner, Calmness, Serenity; Petition; Seeking God; Thirst For God; Truth; Lent 3 Year A; Easter 2 Year A; Pentecost Year A; Proper 23 Year A; Palm/Passion Sunday Year B; Proper 5 Year B; Proper 13 Year B; Proper 14 Year B; Proper 15 Year B; Lent 3 Year C; Proper 10 Year C; Proper 11 Year C; Proper 13 Year C; Proper 17 Year C; Tuesday in Holy Week Year ABC Lyrics: 1 O Jesus, joy of loving hearts, the fount of life, the light of all from every bliss that earth imparts, we turn, unfilled, to hear your call. 2 Your truth unchanged has ever stood; you plead with all to call on you, to those who seek you, you are good, to those who find you, life is new. 3 We taste your ever-living bread, and long to feast upon you still; we drink of you, the fountainhead, our thirsting souls from you we fill. 4 O Jesus, ever with us stay; make all our moments calm and bright; chase the bleak night of sin away; shed o'er the world your holy light. Used With Tune: MARYTON Text Sources: 12th century

Break Now the Bread of Life

Author: Mary Artemisia Lathbury Meter: 10.10.10.10 Appears in 725 hymnals Topics: The Church at Worship Scripture; liturgical Songs of Illumination; Bible; Biblical Narrative; Calmness and Serenity; Comfort/Consolation; Holy Spirit Illumination; Jesus Christ Presence; Jesus Christ Word; Last Supper; Peace (Inner, Calmness, Serenity; Service Music Prayer for Illumination; Truth; Word of God; Proper 13 Year A; Easter 7 Year B; Proper 9 Year B; Proper 13 Year B; Palm/Passion Sunday Year C First Line: Break now the bread of life, Saviour, to me Lyrics: 1 Break now the bread of life, Saviour, to me, as once you broke the loaves beside the sea. Beyond the sacred page I seek you, Lord; my spirit waits for you, O Living Word. 2 Bless your own truth, dear Christ, to me, to me, as when you blessed the bread by Galilee; then shall all bondage cease, all fetters fall, and I shall find my peace, my all-in-all. Used With Tune: BREAD OF LIFE

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Meter: 6.6.8.6 D Appears in 703 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: George J. Elvey, 1816-1893 Topics: Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord; Domingo de Ramos en la Pasión del Señor; Easter Season; Tiempo de Pascua; Ascension of the Lord; Ascensión del Señor; Solemnities of the Lord Christ the King; Solemnidades del Señor Jesucristo, Rey del Universo; Alabanza; Praise; Canción; Song; Cordero de Dios; Lamb of God; Despedida; Sending Forth; Gathering; Reunión, Entrada; Life; Vida; Majestad y Poder; Majesty and Power; Mesiánico; Messianic; Misterio Pascual; Paschal Mystery; Paz; Peace; Salvación; Salvation; Second Coming; Segunda Venida Tune Key: D Major Incipit: 11133 66514 32235 Used With Text: Crown Him with Many Crowns (Al Salvador Jesús)

BREAD OF LIFE

Meter: 10.10.10.10 Appears in 503 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: William Fisk Sherwin Topics: The Church at Worship Scripture; liturgical Songs of Illumination; Bible; Biblical Narrative; Calmness and Serenity; Comfort/Consolation; Holy Spirit Illumination; Jesus Christ Presence; Jesus Christ Word; Last Supper; Peace (Inner, Calmness, Serenity; Service Music Prayer for Illumination; Truth; Word of God; Proper 13 Year A; Easter 7 Year B; Proper 9 Year B; Proper 13 Year B; Palm/Passion Sunday Year C Tune Key: D Major Incipit: 31356 53132 31356 Used With Text: Break Now the Bread of Life

MARYTON

Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 403 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: Henry Percy Smith Topics: The Church at Worship Holy Communion; liturgical Communion Songs; Adoration and Praise; Comfort/Consolation; Consecration; Faith; Feast; God Presence; Jesus Christ Friend; Jesus Christ Light; Jesus Christ Love For; Jesus Christ Person; Jesus Christ Presence; Joy; Life; Light; Nurture; Peace (Inner, Calmness, Serenity; Petition; Seeking God; Thirst For God; Truth; Lent 3 Year A; Easter 2 Year A; Pentecost Year A; Proper 23 Year A; Palm/Passion Sunday Year B; Proper 5 Year B; Proper 13 Year B; Proper 14 Year B; Proper 15 Year B; Lent 3 Year C; Proper 10 Year C; Proper 11 Year C; Proper 13 Year C; Proper 17 Year C; Tuesday in Holy Week Year ABC Tune Key: E Flat Major Incipit: 33343 22255 43117 Used With Text: O Jesus, Joy of Loving Hearts

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Jesu, deine Passion

Author: Sigm. Betulius, 1626-1681 Hymnal: Evang.-Lutherisches Gesangbuch #146 (1872) Topics: Passion Songs Lyrics: 1 Jesu, deine Passion will ich jetzt bedenken; wollest mir vom Himmelsthron Geist und Andacht schenken. In dem Bild jetzund erschein, Jesu, meinem Herzen, wie du, unser Heil zu sein, littest alle Schmerzen. 2 Meine Seele sehen mach deine Angst und Bande, deine Speichel, Schläg und Schmach, deine Kreuzesschande, deine Geißel, Dornenkron, Speer- und Nägelwunden, deinen Tod, o Gottessohn, und den Leib voll Schrunden. 3 Doch so laß mich nicht allein deine Marter sehen, laß mich auch dir Ursach sein und die Frucht verstehen. Ach, die Ursach war auch ich, ich und meine Sünde; diese hat gemartert dich, nicht das Heiden'sinde. 4 Jesu, lehr bedenken mich dies mit Buß und Reue; hilf, daß ich mit Sünde dich martre nicht aufs neue. Sollt ich darzu haben Lust, und nicht wollen meiden, was Gott selber büßen mußt mit so großem Leiden? 5 Wenn mir meine Sünde will machen heiß die Hölle, Jesu, mein Gewissen still, dich ins Mittel stelle. Dich und deine Passion laß mich gläubig fassen; liebet mich sein lieber Sohn, wie kann Gott mich hassen? 6 Gieb auch, Jesu, daß ich gern dir das Kreuz nachtrage, daß ich Demuth von dir lern und Geduld in Plage, daß ich dir geb Lieb um Lieb. Indeß laß dies Lallen, (bessern Dank ich dorten geb) Jesu, dir gefallen. Languages: German

Jesu leiden, pein und tod

Hymnal: Erbauliche Lieder-Sammlung #86 (1826) Topics: Passion Songs Lyrics: 1 Jesu leiden, pein und tod, Jesu tiefe wunden Haben menschen die nur koth, Heilsamlich verbunden. Menschen! schafft die sünden ab, Wir find christen worden, Sollen kommen aus dem grab, In der engel orden. 2 Jesus in den garten gieng Traurig von gebärden, Mit gebet das werk anfing, Kniet auf die erden, Seine seel bis in den tod Heftig war betrübet, Schau, in ws für grosse noth Er für dich sich giebet. 3 Wachet betet, Jesus spricht, Daß ihr nicht verzaget, Der geist sich zwar hoch verphlicht't, Das fleisch sich nicht waget. Mit gebet fang alles an, Wenn es soll gelingen. Sey nicht ein vermeßner mann In so schweren dingen. 4 Jesu! dem der engel chor Unverwendt aufwarten, Den zu stärken kam hervor Ein engel im garten; Wenn kommt meine letzte zeit, Dein engel mich stärke, Damit ich im letzten streit Todesangst nich merke. 5 Jesu! dein blut-rother schweiß, Dein betrübres zagen Macht die schmerzen sünden weiß, Kan wehmuth verjagen. Menschen! zaart nich so sehr, Christus hat erduldet, Was ich du und andre mehr Tausendmal verschuldet. 6 Mit ein'm kuß Judas, der feind, Ward ein Gotts-vertäther, Der doch nennet einen freund Diesen übelthäter. Wenn dich such die falsche welt Also will betrügen, Böses mit gutem vergelt, Alsdenn wirst du stegen. 7 Alle j¨nger laufen weg, Lassen Jesum stecken, Petrus selbst der vor so keck, Weiset ihm den rücken: Gott hält aus geduldiglich, Der hat auch gelitten. Der mir helft und läßt noch nicht Ab, für mich au bitten. 8 Jesus ohne missethat Im garten verbanden, Du man ihn gebunden hat Vest mir harren banden: Wenn uns will der höfe feind Mit der sünde binden, So laß uns, o menschen-freund! Dadurch löfung finden. 9 Falsche zeugniß, hohn und spott, Spiechel auch der knechte, Leidt der so fromme Gott, Der allein gerechte: Und du sündige gestalt, Wilst zu todt dich hermen, Wenn versolgung mir gewlt Auch auf dich los stürmen. 10 Petrus, der nicht denkt zur¨ck, Seinen Gott verneinet, Der doch auf den ernsten blick Bittre thränen winet: Jesu, blicke mich auch an, Wenn ich nicht will büssen, Wennn ich föses habe gethan Rühre mein gewissen. 11 Judas denkt sich; und darauf, Den landpfleget reitzend, Schreyt des volkes ganzer hauf; Weg, nur web, ans creutze! Nicht nur Judas, sondern ich, Und die missethaten, Haben unbarmherziglich Meinen Gott verrathen. 12 Jesu blut den Juden ist Tod und lauter hölle; Prüse sich ein jeder christ, Daß er sich recht stelle, Wenn er will das there blut Würdiglich geniesen, Sollen aus betrübtem muth Zuvor thränen fliessen. 13 Jesus sein creutz selber trägt, Dran man ihn will heften, Simon, dems auch aufgelegt, Trägt mit allen kräften, Doch gezwungen er es faßt: Gib, Herr, kraft und gaben, So will ich ein theil der lust Ungezwungen tragen. 14 Jesus angenagelt ist An das creutz seht veste, Bey des durch gewalt und list Seiner freund und gäste; Menschen, di ihr lose seyd, Könt't euch ihm verbinden, Wenn ihr vom unrecth bey zeit Woll't zurecht euch finden. 15 Jesu, deine beyde händ, Und auch deine süsse, Alle viere für vier end Aller welt jetzt büssen: Hier ist gar kein unterscheid Unter jud und türken, Gnade allen ist bereit, Wo dein Geist darf wirken. 16 Jesu dir, dem opfer-lamm Fliessen heisse thränen, Auf zu deines creutzes-stamm, Wallt ein banges sehnen; Du bist ganz mit blut dedeckt, Senkst dein haupt zur erden, Und vertreibest was uns schreckt; Ich kan selig werden. 17 Jesus hier von Nazareth, Ein könig der jüden, auf des wilden volkes bitt, Schmerzlich ist verschieden: Wenn der bøose jude kan Keinen heiland leiden, So will ich sein unterthan Seyn mit allen freuden. 18 Krieges-knechte theilen sich In des Herren kleider, Loosen drum gar liderlich: Also geht es liedet: Wer zu Christo sich bekennt, Den will der feind fressen, Darum rauhet er und brennt Ueberall vermessen. 19 Jesus hänget an der holz, Betet für die thäter, Die ih hassen steif und stolz, Mehr als sein verrather: Deine sünden rödten ihn, O mensch, die bereuet Seine fürbitt ist gewinn, Derem du dich freuet. 20 Er nanm alles wohl in acht, In den letzten stunden; Seine mutter er bedacht, Setzt ihr ein'n vormunden: O mensch! mache rictigkeit, gott und menschen liebe, Darauf sterb ohn alles leid, Und dich nicht betrübe. 21 Jesus dem des paradies Offenherzig schenkte, Mit ein'm schwur ihm das herhieß, Der nur spricht: gedenke; Denk, o mensch, und bitte Gott, Daß er dein gedenke, In so vielfältiger noth Linderung dir schenke. 22 Unglück dem das leben bracht, Der schon war verloren, Und hieran wohl nie gedacht, Wird von Gott erkohren; Also kan dir deine noth Auch nicht wenig dienen, Treibet dich mit deinem Gott Durch buß au verfühnen. 23 Mein Gott, mein Gott, Jesus tief, Wie bin ich verlassen, Füble in der angst so tief Leiden ohne massen: Ruf auch du, wenn noth ist da, Gott an, deinen Herren, Er will dennoch dir seyn nah, Ob er gleich ist ferren. 24 Jesu gab man bittre gall, Unserm ledens-fürsten, Der da ist mein einig all, Muß für armuth dürsten: Jesu, wenn ich leide noth, Will ich mit dir leiden, Daß ich mag bey dir, o Gott! Bleiben ungescheiden. 25 Jesus alles hat vollbracht, Was von den propheten Lange vorher ist gesagt, Nichts mehr ist vonnöthen: Weine nicht, nur Christi werk haben all's erworden, Wenn der trost mich nich gestärkt, Wär ich länst verdorben. 26 Vater! Jesus allermiest Rief an seinem ende, Ich befehle meinen geist Dir, in deine bände; Meine seele meinem Gott Will ich stets befehlen, O! da wird sie keine noth Ewig können quälen. 27 Als geschehen war die bitt, Jesus sein haupt neiget, Hangend am holz so verscheid, Seine knie beuget: Hören will er deine wort, Küssen sein' erlößten, Senem Vater loben dort, Die sich seiner trösten. 28 Finsterniß die ganze welt Decker, das erdheben Auch die harten selfen spält, Todtne sich erheben: Kan mein todter Jesus nun Solches thun jetzunder, Wie vilemehr wird er dann thun, Herrschend, grosse wunder. 29 Jesus ist ein frommer man, Gottes sohn gewesen, Wie wir denn von dem hauptmann, Auch viel andern lesen; Die sich schlugen an die brust, Liessen at von sünden: Wer zur besserung hat lust, Mag bey zeit sich finden. 30 Ein schand-bube und soldat Jesem in der seite Mit dem spieß gestochen hat, Da fahen viel leute, Wie das blut und wasser rann Herab auf die erden, Wodurch bendes weib und mann Sollen selig werden. 31 Jesus, du liegst in der erd, Als ein wurm begraden, Laß mich wenn ich sterben werd, Ruh im grabe haben: So werd ich, Herr Jesu Christ, Durch dei blut und wunden, Dermaleins wenn es zeit ist Sicher wieder sunden. 32 Jesu, selig werd ic seyn Ich bins schon durch hoffen, Weil ich von der sunden-pein, So mich je betroffen, Durch dein blut erlöset bin, Theure there schätze! Daran ich mir herz und sinn Ewig mich ergetze. 33 Jesu, deine passion Ist mir lauter freude, Deine wunden, kron und hohn, Meines herzens weide. Meine sell auf rosen geht, Wenn ich dran gedenke, In dem himmel ein stärt Mir beswegen schenke. 34 Jesu, der du warest todt, Lebest nun ohn ende: In der letzten todes-noth Nirgend bin mich wende, Als zu dir, der mich versühnt, O mien trater Herre! Gib mir nur, was du verdient, Mehr ich nicht begehre. Languages: German

Ach sehet, welch ein mensch!

Hymnal: Erbauliche Lieder-Sammlung #74 (1826) Topics: Passion Songs Lyrics: 1 Ach sehet, welch ein mensch! Ach seht, was angst und schmerzen Steht unser Jesus aus Für uns in seinem herzen; O schmerz, o grosse pein, O marter, angst und noth! O weh! mein Jesus ist Betrübt bis in den tod. 2 Ach sehet, welch ein mensch! Wie muß sich Jesus quälen! Die schmerzen seiner seel, Sind hie nicht zu erzählen: Er trauret, zittert, zagt Für grosser herzens, pein. Ach! seht den jammer an, Er muß des todes seyn. 3 Ach sehet, welch ein mensch! Der mit dem tode ringet, Seht, wie sein theures blut Aus seinem leibe dringet, Wie herzlich sthet er: Ach Vater nim von mir Den bittern creutzes-tod, Wenn es gefället dir. 4 Ach sehet, welch ein mensch! Der ganz und gar verlassen, Den seine jünger selbst Nun sangen an zu haffen. Der böse Judas der Verräth den Herren Christ Mir einem falschen kuß, O böse teufels-lift. 5 Ach sehet, welch ein mensch! Der böses nie begangen, Den greift man mit gewalt, Den nimmer man gefangen Gleich einem mörder, und Führt ihn gebunden fort Ins hohenpriesters haus, Da hört man läfterwort. 6 Ach sehet, welch ein mensch! Seht, wie sie den verklagen, Der ganz unchuldig ist, Von welchem niemand sagen Kan eine missethat Von dem wird ein geschrey, Daß er, (der selbst ist Gott) Ein gottes-läst'rer sey. 7 Ach sehet, welch ein mensch! Ach seht die grossen plagen, Die Jesus leiden muß, Ach seht! er wird geschlaarn Mit fäusten ins gesicht, O schande, spatt, und hohn! sie speyen isn gesicht Dim wahren Gottes sohn. 8 Ach sehet, welch ein mensch! Den man gebunden bringet, In des landpfleters hasu, Ach seht! wie auf ihn dringet Der juden grau amkeit, Sie rufen: creut'ge ihn, Pilate! Barabam Gib los, nim diesen hin. 9 Ach sehet, welch ein mensch! O marter, angst und plagen! Ach sehet, Jesus wird Mit geisseln hart geschlagen, Acht seht den blut'gen leib, Ach seht die wunden an, Ach seht, er wird gequält, Daß er kaum leben kan. 10 Ach sehet, welch ein mensch! Seht wie die bösen trotten Den Herrn der herrlichkeit Verhöhnen und verspotten, Sie krönen ihm sein haupt Mit einer der nen kron, Und netgen sich vor ihm, Aus lauter spott und hohn. 11 Ach sehet, welch ein mensch! Ach lasset thränen fliessen, Laßt rure augen sich Gleich einer fluth ergiessen, Ach seht das elend an, Seht unser Herr und Gott, Der Heiland trägt das creutz, Zu seinem bittern tod. 12 Ach sehet, welch ein mensch! O plagen über plagen! Ach sehet, Jesus, Ach! Wird an das creutz geschlagen: Er ruft für grosser pein Und schmerzen üangstiglich; Mein Gott, mein Gott! warum? Warum verlätt du mich? 13 Ach sehet, welch ein mensch! O weh in meinem herzen, O weh ach! ich vergeb, Vor grosser angst und schmerzen. O jammer, ach, o weh! O schmerz, o grosse noth! O weh, o weh, o weh! Mein Jesus Er ist todt. 14 Ach sehet, welch ein mensch! Der für uns mens en stirbet, Der uns das leben durch Den bittern tod erwirbet, Der uns durch seine pein Befreyt von aller noth, Der uns erlöset von Dem ew'gen höllen-tod. 15 O Jesu! dir sey dank, Daß du f¨r uns gestorben, Und uns durch deinen tod Das leben hast erworben: Führ uns durch deinen tod Ins ew'ge leben ein; So wollen wir auch hort Dir ewig ankbar seyn. Languages: English; German

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Ray Palmer

1808 - 1887 Topics: The Church at Worship Holy Communion; liturgical Communion Songs; Adoration and Praise; Comfort/Consolation; Consecration; Faith; Feast; God Presence; Jesus Christ Friend; Jesus Christ Light; Jesus Christ Love For; Jesus Christ Person; Jesus Christ Presence; Joy; Life; Light; Nurture; Peace (Inner, Calmness, Serenity; Petition; Seeking God; Thirst For God; Truth; Lent 3 Year A; Easter 2 Year A; Pentecost Year A; Proper 23 Year A; Palm/Passion Sunday Year B; Proper 5 Year B; Proper 13 Year B; Proper 14 Year B; Proper 15 Year B; Lent 3 Year C; Proper 10 Year C; Proper 11 Year C; Proper 13 Year C; Proper 17 Year C; Tuesday in Holy Week Year ABC Translator of "O Jesus, Joy of Loving Hearts" in Voices United Ray Palmer (b. Little Compton, RI, 1808; d. Newark, NJ, 1887) is often considered to be one of America's best nineteenth-century hymn writers. After completing grammar school he worked in a Boston dry goods store, but a religious awakening prodded him to study for the ministry. He attended Yale College (supporting himself by teaching) and was ordained in 1835. A pastor in Congregational churches in Bath, Maine (1835-1850), and Albany, New York (1850-1865), he also served as secretary of the American Congregational Union (1865-1878). Palmer was a popular preacher and author, writing original poetry as well as translating hymns. He published several volumes of poetry and hymns, including Sabbath Hymn Book (1858), Hymns and Sacred Pieces (1865), and Hymns of My Holy Hours (1868). His complete poetical works were published in 1876. Bert Polman =================== Palmer, Ray, D.D., son of the Hon. Thomas Palmer, a Judge in Rhode Island, was born at Little Compton, Rhode Island, Nov. 12, 1808. His early life was spent at Boston, where he was for some time clerk in a dry-goods store. At Boston he joined the Park Street Congregational Church, then under the pastoral care of Dr. S. E. Dwight. After spending three years at Phillips Academy, Andover, he entered Yale College, New Haven, where he graduated in 1830. In 1835 he became pastor of the Central Congregational Church, Bath, Maine. During his pastorate there he visited Europe in 1847. In 1850 he was appointed to the First Congregational Church, at Albany, New York, and in 1865 Corresponding Secretary to the American Congregational Union, New York. He resigned in 1878, and retired to Newark, New Jersey. He died at Newark, Mar. 29, 1887. Dr. Palmer's published works in prose and verse include:-- (1) Memoirs and Select Remains of Charles Pond, 1829; (2) The Spirit's Life, a Poem, 1837; (3) How to Live, or Memoirs of Mrs. C. L. Watson, 1839; (4) Doctrinal Text Book, 1839; (5) Spiritual Improvement, 1839, republished as Closet Hours in 185; (6) What is Truth? or Hints on the Formation of Religious Opinions, 1860; (7) Remember Me, or The Holy Communion, 1865; (8) Hymns and Sacred Pieces, with Miscellaneous Poems, 1865; (9) Hymns of my Holy Hours, and Other Pieces, 1868; (10) Home, or the Unlost Paradise, 1873; and (11) Voices of Hope and Gladness, 1881. Most of Dr. Palmer's hymns have passed into congregational use, and have won great acceptance. The best of them by their combination of thought, poetry, and devotion, are superior to almost all others of American origin. The first which he wrote has become the most widely known of all. It is:— 1. My faith looks up to Thee. Faith in Christ. This hymn was written by the author when fresh from College, and during an engagement in teaching in New York. This was in 1830. The author says concerning its composition, "I gave form to what I felt, by writing, with little effort, the stanzas. I recollect I wrote them with very tender emotion, and ended the last line with tears." A short time afterwards the hymn was given to Dr. Lowell Mason for use, if thought good, in a work then being compiled by him and Dr. T. Hastings. In 1831 that work was published as Spiritual Songs for Social Worship: adapted to the use of Families, &c. Words and Music arranged by Thomas Hastings, of New York, and Lowell Mason of Boston. It is No. 141 in 4 stanzas of 8 lines, entitled "Self Consecration," and accompanied with the tune by Dr. L. Mason, there given as "My faith looks up to Thee, "but subsequently known as Olivet. (Orig. text of hymn in Thring's Collection, 1882.) It has passed into most modern collections in all English-speaking countries, and has been rendered into numerous languages. That in Latin, by H. M. Macgill (p. 708, ii.), begins "Fides Te mea spectat." 2. Fount of everlasting love. Praise for renewed Spiritual Life. This also appeared in the Spiritual Songs, &c, 1831, No. 191, in 4 stanzas of 4 lines, and headed "Praise for a Revival." The hymns which are given below are all in Dr. Palmer's Poetical Works, N. Y., 1876, and the dates appended in brackets are those given by him in that work. 3. Thou who roll'st the year around. (1832.) Close of the Year. In several American collections. 4. Away from earth my spirit turns. (1833.) Holy Communion. Appeared in Lowell Mason's Union Hymns, in 4 stanzas of 4 lines. In the Church Praise Book, N. Y.. 1882, it begins with st. ii., "Thou, Saviour, art the Living Bread." 5. Before Thy throne with tearful eyes. (1834.) Liberty of Faith. 6. Stealing from the world away. (1834.) Evening. Written at New Haven in 1834, and is very popular in America. 7. Thine [Thy] holy day's returning. (1834.) Sunday Morning. 8. Wake thee, 0 Zion. (1862.) Zion Exultant. 9. We stand in deep repentance. (1834.) Lent. This last, No. 9, in common with Nos. 10, 11, 12, is marked "original," in the Presbyterian Parish Hymns, 1843. Probably they were given to the editors of that book in manuscript, and had not previously appeared. 10. And is there, Lord, a rest? (1843.) Rest in Heaven. Written at Bath, Maine, in 1843. 11. 0 sweetly breathe the lyres above. Consecration to Christ. This was accidentally omitted from Dr. Palmer's Poetical Works, 18?6. S. W. Duffield says:— "It was written in the winter of 1842-43, at a time of revival. At the previous Communion several had been received under circumstances that made Doddridge's hymn, ‘0 happy day that fixed my choice 'a most appropriate selection. Not caring to repeat it, and needing something similar, Dr. Palmer composed the present hymn." English Hymns, N. Y., 1886, p. 432. 12. When downward to the darksome tomb. (1842.) Death Contemplated. Written at Bath, Maine, 1842. From 1843 there comes a long break, and Dr. Palmer seems to have done no more hymn-writing until called upon by Professors Park and Phelps, of Andover, for contributions to their Sabbath Hymn-Book, 1858. His hymns written for that important collection rank amongst the best that America has produced. This is specially true of the first four (Nos. 13-16) from the Latin. 13. Jesus, Thou joy of loving hearts. (l858.) Translation of a cento from "Jesu dulcis memoria" (p. 588, ii.). 14. 0 Bread to Pilgrims given. (1858.) Translation of “O esca viatorum" (q.v.). 15. 0 Christ our King, Creator Lord. (1858.) Translation of “Rex Christe, factor omnium " 16. Come Holy Ghost, in love. (1858.) Translation of “Veni Sancte Spiritus" (q.v.) 17. Jesus, these eyes have never seen. (1858.) Christ loved, though unseen. This hymn is accounted by many as next in merit and beauty to "My faith looks up to Thee." 18. Lord, my weak thought in vain would climb. (1858.) God Unsearchable. This hymn deals with the mysteries of Predestination in a reverent and devout manner. 19. Thy Father's house! thine own bright home. (1858.) Heaven. The next group, Nos. 20-27, appeared in Dr. Robinson's Songs for the Sanctuary, 1865. 20. Lord, Thou wilt bring the joyful day. (1864.) Contemplation of Heaven. Written in New York City. 21. Eternal Father, Thou hast said. (i860.) Missions. 22. Jesus, Lamb of God, for me. (1863.) Jesus, the Way of Salvation. Written in Albany, New York. 23. Take me, 0 my Father, take me. (1864.) Lent. 24. Wouldst thou eternal life obtain. (1864.) Good Friday. 25. Come Jesus, Redeemer, abide Thou with me. (1864.) Holy Communion. 26. Lord, Thou on earth didst love Thine own. (1864.) Fellowship with Christ. 27. Thou, Saviour, from Thy throne on high. (1864.) Prayer. The next four (Nos. 28-31) present another group. They appeared in D. E. Jones's Songs for the New Life, 1869, and the Reformed Dutch Hymns of the Church, N. Y., 1869. The dates of composition are from Dr. Palmer's Poems, 1876. 28. Lord, Thou hast taught our hearts to glow. (1865.) Ordination, or Meeting of Ministers. 29. When inward turns my searching gaze. (1868.) Evening. 30. 0 Jesus, sweet the tears I shed. (1867.) Good Friday. 31. Jesus, this [my] heart within me burns. (1868.) Love. The hymns which follow are from various sources. 32. 0 Christ, the Lord of heaven, to Thee. (1867.) Universal Praise to Christ. Appeared in the author's Hymns of my Holy Hours, 1867. It is a hymn of great merit, and is widely used. 33. Behold the shade of night is now receding. (1869.) A translation of "Ecce jam noctis." (p. 320, i., and Various). 34. Hid evening shadows let us all be waking. (1869.) A translation of "Nocte surgentes" (p. 809, i.). 35. I give my heart to Thee. (Aug. 20, 1868.) A translation of "Cor meum Tibi dedo," p. 262, ii. 36. Holy Ghost, that promised came. (1873.) Whitsuntide. From the author's Poems, 1876. 37. 0 Holy Comforter, I hear. The Comforter. Appeared in the Boston Congregationalist, September 7th, 1867. 38. Lord, when my soul her secrets doth reveal. (1865.) Holy Communion. Most of the foregoing hymns are in common in Great Britain, and all are found in one or more American hymnbooks of importance. [Rev. F. M. Bird, M.A.] -- John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology (1907) =================== Palmer, Ray, D.D., p. 877, i. The following original hymns by Dr. Palmer are also in common use:— 1. O Rock of Ages, since on Thee. Faith. From his Poetical Works, 1876, p. 27, where it is dated 1869. Bp. Bickersteth says "This hymn"... is "worthy of Luther." (Note Hymnal Companion, ed. 1876.) 2. Thy holy will, my God, be mine. Resignation. From his Hymns of my Holy Hours, &c, 1868, p. 47. Also in his P. Works, 1876, dated 1867. 3. We praise Thee, Saviour, for Thy grace. Holy Communion. From his Hymns and Sacred Pieces, &c, 1865. Also in P. Works, 1876, dated 1864. --John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology, Appendix, Part II (1907) ========== Ray Palmer was born at Little Compton, Rhode Island, in 1808. He studied at Phillip's Academy, Andover, Mass., and graduated at Yale College in 1830. In 1835, he was ordained pastor of a Congregational Society in Bath, Maine, from which he removed, in 1850, to the pastorate of a Congregational Society in Albany, N.Y. He has published many hymns, some of his own authorship, and some translations. He has published some sermons and reviews. --Annotations of the Hymnal, Charles Hutchins, M.A. 1872.

William F. Sherwin

1826 - 1888 Person Name: William Fisk Sherwin Topics: The Church at Worship Scripture; liturgical Songs of Illumination; Bible; Biblical Narrative; Calmness and Serenity; Comfort/Consolation; Holy Spirit Illumination; Jesus Christ Presence; Jesus Christ Word; Last Supper; Peace (Inner, Calmness, Serenity; Service Music Prayer for Illumination; Truth; Word of God; Proper 13 Year A; Easter 7 Year B; Proper 9 Year B; Proper 13 Year B; Palm/Passion Sunday Year C Composer of "BREAD OF LIFE" in Voices United Sherwin, William Fisk, an American Baptist, was born at Buckland, Massachusetts, March 14,1826. His educational opportunities, so far as schools were concerned, were few, but he made excellent use of his time and surroundings. At fifteen he went to Boston and studied music under Dr. Mason: In due course he became a teacher of vocal music, and held several important appointments in Massachusetts; in Hudson and Albany, New York County, and then in New York City. Taking special interest in Sunday Schools, he composed carols and hymn-tunes largely for their use, and was associated with the Rev. R. Lowry and others in preparing Bright Jewels, and other popular Sunday School hymn and tune books. A few of his melodies are known in Great Britain through I. D. Sankey's Sacred Songs and Solos, where they are given with his signature. His hymnwriting was limited. The following pieces are in common use:— 1. Grander than ocean's story (1871). The Love of God. 2. Hark, bark, the merry Christmas bells. Christmas Carol. 3. Lo, the day of God is breaking. The Spiritual Warfare. 4. Wake the song of joy and gladness. Sunday School or Temperance Anniversary. 5. Why is thy faith, 0 Child of God, so small. Safety in Jesus. Mr. Sherwin died at Boston, Massachusetts, April 14, 1888. -- John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology (1907) ================== Sherwin, W. F., p. 1055, i. Another hymn from his Bright Jewels, 1869, p. 68, is "Sound the battle cry" (Christian Courage), in the Sunday School Hymnary, 1905, and several other collections. --John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology, New Supplement (1907)

Mary A. Lathbury

1841 - 1913 Person Name: Mary Artemisia Lathbury Topics: The Church at Worship Scripture; liturgical Songs of Illumination; Bible; Biblical Narrative; Calmness and Serenity; Comfort/Consolation; Holy Spirit Illumination; Jesus Christ Presence; Jesus Christ Word; Last Supper; Peace (Inner, Calmness, Serenity; Service Music Prayer for Illumination; Truth; Word of God; Proper 13 Year A; Easter 7 Year B; Proper 9 Year B; Proper 13 Year B; Palm/Passion Sunday Year C Author of "Break Now the Bread of Life" in Voices United Lathbury, Mary Ann, was born in Manchester, Ontario County, New York, Aug. 10, 1841. Miss Lathbury writes somewhat extensively for the American religious periodical press, and is well and favourably known (see the Century Magazine, Jan., 1885, p. 342). Of her hymns which have come into common use we have:— 1. Break Thou the bread of life. Communion with God. A "Study Song" for the Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle, written in the summer of 1880. It is in Horder's (Eng.) Congregational Hymns, 1884. 2. Day is dying in the west. Evening. "Written at the request of the Rev. John H. Vincent, D.D., in the summer of 1880. It was a "Vesper Song," and has been frequently used in the responsive services of the Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle." It is in the Laudes Domini, N. Y., 1884. For these details we are indebted to S. W. Duffield's English Hymns, &c, N. Y., 1886. --John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology (1907) ================== Lathbury, Mary A., p. 640, i. Another hymn by this writer is, "Lift up, lift up thy voice with singing." [Praise to Christ), in Sankey's Sacred Songs & Solos, 1878. --John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology, Appendix, Part II (1907)

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