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Let all mortal flesh keep silence

Author: Gerard Moultrie, 1829-1885; J. M. Neale ; R. F. Littledale Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Appears in 172 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Let all mortal flesh keep silence and with fear and trembling stand; ponder nothing earthly-minded, for with blessing in his hand Christ our God to earth descendeth, our full homage to demand. 2 King of kings, yet born of Mary, as of old on earth he stood, Lord of lords, in human vesture — in the body and the blood — he will give to all the faithful his own self for heavenly food. 3 Rank on rank the host of heaven spreads its vanguard on the way, as the Light of light descendeth from the realms of endless day, that the powers of hell may vanish as the darkness clears away. 4 At his feet the six-winged seraph; cherubim with sleepless eye veil their faces to the Presence, as with ceaseless voice they cry, Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, Lord most high. Topics: Holy Communion; Proper 26 Year C Scripture: Galatians 4:4 Used With Tune: PICARDY Text Sources: Liturgy of St James

Christ is alive! Let Christians sing

Author: Brian A. Wren, b. 1936 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 54 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Christ is alive! Let Christians sing. The cross stands empty to the sky. Let streets and homes with praises ring. Love, drowned in death, shall never die. 2 Christ is alive! No longer bound to distant years in Palestine, but saving, healing, here and now, and touching every place and time. 3 In every insult, rift and war, where colour, scorn or wealth divide, Christ suffers still, yet loves the more, and lives, where even hope has died. 4 Women and men, in age and youth, can feel the Spirit, hear the call, and find the way, the life, the truth, revealed in Jesus, freed for all. 5 Christ is alive, and comes to bring good news to this and every age, till earth and sky and ocean ring with joy, with justice, love and praise. Topics: Easter; Easter V Year A Scripture: Acts 9:5 Used With Tune: TRURO

When God of old came down from heaven

Author: John Keble, 1792-1866 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 113 hymnals Lyrics: 1 When God of old came down from heaven, in power and wrath he came; before his feet the clouds were riven, half darkness and half flame. *2 But when he came the second time, he came in power and love; softer than gale at morning prime hovered his holy Dove. *3 The fires, that rushed on Sinai down in sudden torrents dread, now gently light, a glorious crown, on every sainted head. *4 And as on Israel’s awestruck ear the voice exceeding loud, the trump that angels quake to hear, thrilled from the deep, dark cloud; 5 So, when the Spirit of our God came down his flock to find, a voice from heaven was heard abroad, a rushing, mighty wind. 6 It fills the Church of God; it fills the sinful world around: only in stubborn hearts and wills no place for it is found. 7 Come Lord, come Wisdom, Love, and Power, open our ears to hear; let us not miss the accepted hour: save, Lord, by love or fear. Topics: Pentecost Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:2 Used With Tune: WINCHESTER OLD

Lo, round the throne, a glorious band

Author: Rowland Hill, 1744-1833 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 92 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Lo, round the throne, a glorious band, the saints in countless myriads stand, of every tongue redeemed to God, arrayed in garments washed in blood. 2 Through tribulation great they came; they bore the cross, despised the shame; from all their labours now they rest, in God's eternal glory blest. 3 They see their Saviour face to face, and sing the triumphs of his grace; him day and night they ceaseless praise, to him the loud thanksgiving raise: 4 'Worthy the Lamb, for sinners slain, through endless years to live and reign; thou hast redeemed us by thy blood, and made us kings and priests to God.' 5 O may we tread the sacred road that saints and holy martyrs trod; wage to the end the glorious strife, and win, like them, a crown of life. Topics: Saints Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:12 Used With Tune: DEUS TUORUM MILITUM

All creatures of our God and King

Author: William Henry Draper, 1855-1933; St Francis of Assisi, 1182-1226 Meter: 8.8.4.4.8.8 with alleluias Appears in 264 hymnals Lyrics: 1 All creatures of our God and King, lift up your voice and with us sing, Alleluia, alleluia! Thou burning sun with golden beam, thou silver moon with softer gleam: Refrain: O praise him, O praise him, Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia! 2 Thou rushing wind that art so strong, ye clouds that sail in heaven along, O praise him, alleluia! Thou rising morn, in praise rejoice; ye lights of evening, find a voice: [Refrain] 3 Thou flowing water, pure and clear, make music for thy Lord to hear, Alleluia, alleluia! Thou fire, so masterful and bright, that givest us both warmth and light: [Refrain] 4 Dear mother earth, who day by day unfoldest blessings on our way, O praise him, alleluia! The flowers and fruits that in thee grow, let them his glory also show: [Refrain] 5 All ye that are of tender heart, forgiving others, take your part, O sing ye, alleluia! Ye who long pain and sorrow bear, praise God, and on him cast your care: [Refrain] 6 And thou, most kind and gentle death, waiting to hush our latest breath, O praise him, alleluia! Thou leadest home the child of God, and Christ our Lord the way has trod: [Refrain] 7 Let all things their creator bless, and worship him in humbleness; O praise him, alleluia! Praise, praise the Father, praise the Son, and praise the Spirit, Three in One: [Refrain] Topics: Creation; Easter VI Rogationtide Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:8 Used With Tune: LASST UNS ERFREUEN (EASTER SONG)

All praise to God who reigns above

Author: Johann Jakob Schütz, 1650-1690; Frances Elizabeth Cox, 1812-1897 Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.7 Appears in 195 hymnals Lyrics: 1 All praise to God who reigns above, the God of all creation, the God of power, the God of love, the God of our salvation; with healing balm my soul he fills, and every faithless murmur stills: to God be praise and glory! 2 What God's almighty power hath made his gracious mercy keepeth; by morning glow or evening shade his watchful eye ne'er sleepeth: within the kingdom of his might lo, all is just, and all is right: to God be praise and glory! 3 Then all my gladsome way along I sing aloud thy praises, that all may hear the grateful song my voice unwearied raises: be joyful in the Lord, my heart; both soul and body bear your part: to God be praise and glory! 4 O ye who name Christ's holy name, give God all praise and glory: all ye who own his power, proclaim aloud the wondrous story. Cast each false idol from his throne, the Lord is God, and he alone: to God be praise and glory! Topics: Creation Scripture: 1 Chronicles 16:34-36 Used With Tune: LUTHER'S HYMN

For the healing of the nations

Author: Fred Kaan, b. 1929 Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Appears in 58 hymnals Lyrics: 1 For the healing of the nations, Lord, we pray with one accord, for a just and equal sharing of the things that earth affords. To a life of love in action help us rise and pledge our word. 2 Lead us forward into freedom, from despair your world release, that, redeemed from war and hatred, all may come and go in peace. Show us how through care and goodness fear will die and hope increase. 3 All that kills abundant living, let it from the earth be banned: pride of status, race or schooling, dogmas that obscure your plan. In our common quest for justice may we hallow life’s brief span. 4 You, Creator-God, have written your great name on humankind; for our growing in your likeness, bring the life of Christ to mind; that by our response and service earth its destiny may find. Topics: Proper 7 Year C; Proper 10 Year C; Remembrance Sunday; Second Sunday Before Advent Year C Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:18 Used With Tune: ALLELUIA DULCE CARMEN

God of mercy, God of grace

Author: Henry Francis Lyte, 1793-1847 Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.7 Appears in 197 hymnals Lyrics: 1 God of mercy, God of grace, show the brightness of thy face; shine upon us, Saviour, shine, fill thy church with light divine; and thy saving health extend unto earth's remotest end. 2 Let the people praise thee, Lord; be by all that live adored; let the nations shout and sing glory to their Saviour King; at thy feet their tribute pay, and thy holy will obey. 3 Let the people praise thee, Lord; earth shall then her fruits afford; God to man his blessing give, man to God devoted live; all below, and all above, one in joy and light and love. Topics: Proper 23 Year B Scripture: Leviticus 26 Used With Tune: HEATHLANDS

Lead us, heavenly Father, lead us

Author: James Edmeston, 1791-1867 Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Appears in 356 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Lead us, heavenly Father, lead us o'er the world's tempestuous sea; guard us, guide us, keep us, feed us, for we have no help but thee; yet possessing every blessing, if our God our Father be. 2 Saviour, breathe forgiveness o'er us: all our weakness thou dost know; thou didst tread this earth before us, thou didst feel its keenest woe; lone and dreary, faint and weary, through the desert thou didst go. 3 Spirit of our God, descending, fill our hearts with heavenly joy, love with every passion blending, pleasure that can never cloy: thus provided, pardoned, guided, nothing can our peace destroy. Topics: New Year; Lent I Year A; Lent I Year C; Proper 22 Year B; Lent Scripture: John 1:16 Used With Tune: MANNHEIM

Come, ye faithful, raise the strain

Author: St John of Damascus, d. c. 754; J. M. Neale, 1818-1866 Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6 Appears in 380 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Come, ye faithful, raise the strain of triumphant gladness! God hath brought his Israel into joy from sadness; loosed from Pharaoh's bitter yoke Jacob's sons and daughters; led them with unmoistened foot through the Red Sea waters. 2 'Tis the spring of souls to-day; Christ hath burst his prison, and from three days' sleep in death as a sun hath risen: all the winter of our sins, long and dark, is flying from his light, to whom we give laud and praise undying. 3 Now the queen of seasons, bright with the day of splendour, with the royal feast of feasts, comes its joy to render; comes to glad Jerusalem, who with true affection welcomes in unwearied strains Jesu's resurrection. 4 Alleluia now we cry to our King immortal, who triumphant burst the bars of the tomb's dark portal; Alleluia, with the Son God the Father praising; Alleluia yet again to the Spirit raising. Topics: Easter; Easter III Year C; Easter IV Year A; Easter V Year B Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:17 Used With Tune: AVE VIRGO VIRGINUM