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Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation

Author: John Mason Neale Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Appears in 294 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Christ is made the sure foundation, Christ the head and cornerstone, Chosen of the Lord and precious, Binding all the Church in one, Holy Zion's help forever, And her confidence alone. 2 To this temple, where we call You, Come, O Lord of hosts, today; With accustomed lovingkindness Hear Thy people as they pray, And Your fullest benediction Shed within its walls alway. 3 Lord, here grant to all Your servants What they ask of You to gain, What they gain from You forever With the blessed to retain, And hereafter in Your glory Evermore with You to reign. 4 Laud and honor to the Father, Laud and honor to the Son, Laud and honor to the Spirit, Ever Three and ever One; One in might and One in glory While unending ages run. Topics: Attributes of Jesus; Prayer, Petition Used With Tune: UNSER HERRSCHER Text Sources: Latin, 7th century

Open Now Thy Gates of Beauty

Author: Bejamin Schmolck, 1672-1737; Catherine Winkworth, 1827-1878 Meter: 8.7.8.7.7.7 Appears in 151 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Open now thy gates of beauty, Zion, let me enter there, where my soul in joyful duty waits for God who answers prayer. Oh, how blessed is this place, filled with solace, light, and grace! 2 Gracious God, I come before thee; come thou also unto me; where we find thee and adore thee, there a heav'n on earth must be. To my heart, oh, enter thou, let it be thy temple now! 3 Here thy praise is gladly chanted, here thy seed is duly sown; let my soul, where it is planted, bring forth precious sheaves alone, so that all I hear may be fruitful unto life in me. 4 Thou my faith increase and quicken, let me keep thy gift divine; howsoe'er temptations thicken, may thy word still o'er me shine as my guiding star through life, as my comfort in all strife. 5 Speak, O God, and I will hear thee, let thy will be done indeed; may I undisturbed draw near thee while thou dost thy people feed. Here of life the fountain flows; here is balm for all our woes. Topics: Dedication, Anniversary; Gathering; Dedication, Anniversary; Gathering; Word of God Used With Tune: UNSER HERRSCHER

Christ Is Coming!

Author: John Ross Macduff Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Appears in 117 hymnals First Line: Christ is coming! Let creation Lyrics: 1 Christ is coming! Let creation from its groans and labor cease; let the glorious proclamation hope restore and faith increase: Christ is coming! Christ is coming! Come, O blessed Prince of peace. 2 Earth can now but tell the story of your bitter cross and pain; we shall yet behold your glory, Lord, when you return to reign: Christ is coming! Christ is coming! Let each heart repeat the strain. 3 With that blessed hope before us, flutes are tuned and harps are strung; let the mighty advent chorus onward roll from tongue to tongue: Christ is coming! Christ is coming! Let each heart repeat the song. 4 Long your exiles have been pining for your promised rest and home, but in heavenly glory shining, soon the risen Christ shall come. Christ is coming! Christ is coming! Joyful, shout the victory psalm. Topics: Christ's Return and Judgment; Jesus Christ Advent; Joy Scripture: Romans 8:18-25 Used With Tune: UNSER HERRSCHER

Alleluia! raise the anthem

Author: J. Hupton (1762-1849); J. M. Neale (1818-1866) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Appears in 81 hymnals Topics: God, Saviour Praised and Worshipped; Doxologies; The Creation; Easter 1 The Upper Room; The Ascension of Christ; Trinity Sunday The Trinity Used With Tune: UNSER HERRSCHER

God of grace and God of glory

Author: H. E. Fosdick (1878-1969) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Appears in 157 hymnals Topics: God's World Nations, Justice, and Peace; Pentecost 11 The Serving Community; Pentecost 15 Those in Authority; Pentecost 17 The Proof of Faith; Pentecost 20 Endurance Used With Tune: UNSER HERRSCHER

Thou to Whom the sick and dying

Author: Godfrey Thring Appears in 78 hymnals Used With Tune: UNSER HERRSCHER

Angels from the realms of glory

Author: James Montgomery (1771-1854) Appears in 777 hymnals Used With Tune: UNSER HERRSCHER

Yes, we trust the day is breaking

Author: T. Kelly Appears in 231 hymnals Used With Tune: UNSER HERRSCHER

Day of Judgment, Day of Wonders!

Author: John Newton (1725-1807) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Appears in 341 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Day of judgement, day of wonders! Hark the trumpet’s awful sound, Louder than a thousand thunders, Shakes the vast creation round! How the summons Will the sinner’s heart confound! 2 See the Lord in the glory nearing, Clothed in majesty divine, You who long for His appearing, Then shall say, “This God is mine!” Gracious Savior, Gracious Savior, Own me in that day as Thine. 3 At His call the dead awaken, Rise to life form earth and sea! All the powers of nature shaken By His looks prepare to flee. Careless sinner, Careless sinner, What will then become of thee? 4 But to those who have confessed Loved and served the Lord below, He will say, “Come near, ye blessed, See the kingdom I bestow; You forever, You forever Shall my love and glory know.” Topics: Doctrines Resurrection of the Saints Used With Tune: UNSER HERRSCHER