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Shall We Gather at the River

Author: Robert Lowry, 1826-1899 Meter: 8.7.8.7 with refrain Appears in 787 hymnals Topics: Rites of the Church Order of Christian Funerals: Funeral Liturgy for Adults; Rites of the Church Order of Christian Funerals: Funeral Liturgy for Adults; Rites of the Church Order of Christian Funerals: Vigil for the Deceased; Rites of the Church Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults: First Scrutiny (3rd Sunday of Lent) Refrain First Line: Yes, we'll gather at the river Lyrics: 1 Shall we gather at the river, Where bright angel feet have trod, With its crystal tide forever, Flowing by the throne of God? Refrain: Yes, we'll gather at the river, The beautiful, the beautiful river, Gather with the saints at the river That flows by the throne of God. 2 On the margin of the river, Washing up its silver spray, We will walk and worship ever, All the happy golden day. [Refrain] 3 Ere we reach the shining river, Lay we ev'ry burden down; Grace our spirits will deliver, And provide a robe and crown. [Refrain] 4 Soon we'll reach the shining river, Soon our pilgrimage will cease; Soon our happy hearts will quiver With the melody of peace. [Refrain] Scripture: Ezekiel 22:1 Used With Tune: HANSON PLACE

I know that my Redeemer lives

Author: Samuel Medley, 1738-1799 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 479 hymnals Topics: Rites of the Church Order of Christian Funerals: Funeral Liturgy for Adults; Rites of the Church Order of Christian Funerals: Rite of Committal Lyrics: 1 I know that my Redeemer lives! What joy the blest assurance gives! He lives, he lives, who once was dead; He lives, my everliving head! 2 He lives triumphant from the grave; He lives eternally to save; He lives in majesty above; He lives to guide his Church in love. 3 He lives to silence all my fears; He lives to wipe away my tears; He lives to calm my troubled heart; He lives all blessings to impart. 4 He lives, all glory to his name! He lives, my Savior, still the same; What joy this blest assurance gives: I know that my Redeemer lives! Scripture: Job 19:25 Used With Tune: DUKE STREET

Holy God, We Praise Thy Name

Author: St. Nicetas, ca. 335-414; Ignaz Franz, 1719-1790; Clarence Walworth, 1820-1900 Meter: 7.8.7.8.7.7 with repeat Appears in 210 hymnals Topics: Rites of the Church Dedication of a Church; Rites of the Church Exposition of the Holy Eucharist (Including Benediction) First Line: Holy God, we praise thy name! Lyrics: 1 Holy God, we praise thy name; Lord of all, we bow before thee! All on earth thy sceptre claim, All in heav'n above adore thee; Infinite, thy vast domain, Everlasting is thy reign. Infinite, thy vast domain, Everlasting is thy reign. 2 Hark! the loud celestial hymn Angel choirs above are raising; Cherubim and Seraphim, In unceasing chorus praising; Fill the heav'ns with sweet accord: "Holy, holy, holy Lord!" Fill the heav'ns with sweet accord: "Holy, holy, holy Lord!" 3 Lo! The apostolic train Join, the sacred Name to hallow; Prophets swell the loud refrain, And the white robed martyrs follow; And from morn to set of sun, Through the Church the song goes on. And from morn to set of sun, Through the Church the song goes on. 4 Holy Father, Holy Son, Holy Spirit, Three we name thee; While in essence only One, Undivided God we claim thee; And adoring, bend the knee, While we own the mystery. And adoring, bend the knee, While we own the mystery. Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-3 Used With Tune: GROSSER GOTT Text Sources: Te Deum laudamus

Lord of All Hopefulness (Dios Anhelante)

Author: Jan Struther, 1801-1953; Ronald F. Krisman, b. 1946 Meter: 10.11.11.12 Appears in 79 hymnals Topics: Rites of the Church Pastoral Care of the Sick; Rites of the Church Funeral First Line: Lord of all hopefulness, Lord of all joy (Dios anhelante, de gozo y placer) Scripture: Psalm 4:8 Used With Tune: SLANE

At the Lamb's High Feast

Author: Robert Campbell, 1814-1868 Meter: 7.7.7.7 D Appears in 190 hymnals Topics: Rites of the Church Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults: General Use First Line: At the Lamb's high feast we sing Lyrics: 1 At the Lamb's high feast we sing Praise to our victorious King, He has washed us in the tide Flowing from his open side; Praise we him, whose love divine Gives his sacred Blood for wine, Gives his Body for the feast, Christ the victim, Christ the priest. 2 Where the Paschal blood is poured, Death's dark angel sheathes his sword; Israel's hosts triumphant go Through the wave that drowns the foe. Praise we Christ, whose blood was shed, Paschal victim, Paschal bread; With sincerity and love Eat we manna from above. 3 Easter triumph, Easter joy, Sin alone can this destroy; From sin's pow'r do thou set free Souls newborn, O Lord, in thee. Hymns of glory, songs of praise, Father, unto thee we raise: Risen Lord, all praise to thee With the Spirit ever be. Scripture: Exodus 12:21-23 Used With Tune: SALZBURG

For All the Saints

Author: William W. How, 1823-1897 Meter: 10.10.10 with alleluias Appears in 593 hymnals Topics: Rites of the Church Order of Christian Funerals: Funeral Liturgy for Adults First Line: For all the saints who from their labors rest Lyrics: 1 For all the saints who from their labors rest, All who by faith before the world confessed, Your name, O Jesus, be forever blest. Alleluia! Alleluia! 2 You were their rock, their fortress and their might; You, Lord, their captain in the well fought fight; You, in the darkness drear, their one true light. Alleluia! Alleluia! 3 O may your soldiers, faithful, true, and bold, Fight as the saints who nobly fought of old, And win, with them, the victor's crown of gold. Alleluia! Alleluia! 4 O blest communion, family divine! We feebly struggle, they in glory shine; Yet all are one within your great design. Alleluia! Alleluia! 5 And when the strife is fierce, the warfare long, Steals on the ear the distant triumph song, And hearts are brave again, and arms are strong. Alleluia! Alleluia! 6 The golden evening brightens in the west; Soon, soon to faithful warriors comes their rest; Sweet is the calm of paradise the blest. Alleluia! Alleluia! 7 But then there breaks a yet more glorious day: The saints triumphant rise in bright array; The king of glory passes on his way. Alleluia! Alleluia! 8 From earth's wide bounds, from ocean's farthest coast, Through gates of pearl streams in the countless host, Singing to Father, Son, and Holy Ghost: Alleluia! Alleluia! Scripture: Psalm 18:1-3 Used With Tune: SINE NOMINE

There Is a Balm in Gilead (Bálsamo de Amor Hay en Galaad)

Author: Evelyn Robert-Olivieri, b. 1940; Oscar Rodríguez Meter: Irregular with refrain Appears in 119 hymnals Topics: Rites of the Church Penance; Rites of the Church Pastoral Care of the Sick; Rites of the Church Funeral First Line: Sometimes I feel discouraged (Cuando siento que en mi vida) Scripture: Jeremiah 8:22 Used With Tune: BALM IN GILEAD Text Sources: African American spiritual

Song of Farewell

Author: Dennis C. Smolarski, SJ, 1947 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 8 hymnals Topics: Rites of the Church Order of Christian Funerals: Funeral Liturgy; Rites of the Church Order of Christian Funerals: Rite of Committal First Line: Come to his/her aid, O saints of God Scripture: Job 19:25-27 Used With Tune: OLD HUNDREDTH Text Sources: Subvenite sancti Dei; Requiem aeternam; Credo quod Redemptor

My Shepherd, you Supply My Need (Señor, Tú Eres Mi Pastor)

Author: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748; Anon.; Ronald F. Krisman, b. 1946 Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 240 hymnals Topics: Rites of the Church Christian Initiation/Baptism; Rites of the Church Pastoral Care of the Sick; Rites of the Church Funeral Scripture: Psalm 23 Used With Tune: RESIGNATION

When Love Is Found

Author: Brian Wren, b. 1936 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 33 hymnals Topics: Rites of the Church Marriage First Line: When love is found and hope comes home Lyrics: 1 When love is found and hope comes home, Sing and be glad that two are one. When love explodes and fills the sky, Praise God and share our Maker's joy. 2 When love has flow'red in trust and care, Build both each day, that love may dare To reach beyond home's warmth and light, To serve and strive for truth and right. 3 When love is tried as loved ones change, Hold still to hope though all seems strange, Till ease returns and love grows wise Through list'ning ears and opened eyes. 4 When love is torn and trust betrayed, Pray strength to love till torments fade, Till lovers keep no score of wrong, But hear through pain love's Easter song. 5 Praise God for love, praise God for life, In age or youth, in husband, wife. Lift up your hearts, let love be fed Through death and life in broken bread. Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12 Used With Tune: O WALY WALY