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We Plow the Fields and Scatter

Author: M. Claudius; Jane Montgomery-Campbell Hymnal: RITL1985 #17 (1985) Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6 with refrai Refrain First Line: All good gifts around us are sent from heaven above Lyrics: 1 We plow the fields and scatter the good seed on the land, but it is fed and watered by God's almighty hand; he sends the snow in winter, the warmth to swell the grain, the breezes and the sunshine, and soft refreshing rain. [Refrain:] All good gifts around us are sent from heaven above; then thank the Lord, O thank the Lord for all his love. 2 He only is the Maker of all things near and far; he paints the wayside flower, he lights the evening star; the wind and waves obey him, by him the birds are fed; much more to us, his children, he gives our daily bread. (Refrain) 3 We thank Thee, then, O Father, for all things bright and good, the seedtime and the harvest, our life, our health, our food; accept the gifts we offer, for all thy love imparts, and what thou most desirest, our humble, thankful hearts. (Refrain) Topics: In The Beginning The Earth is the Lord's Scripture: Genesis 8:22 Languages: English Tune Title: WIR PFLUGEN

All Things Bright and Beautiful

Author: Cecil Frances Alexander Hymnal: RITL1985 #15 (1985) Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6 First Line: Each little flower that opens Lyrics: Refrain: 1 All things bright and beautiful, all creatures great and small, all things wise and wonderful: the Lord God made them all. 2 Each little flower that opens, each little bird that sings, he made their glowing colors, he made their tiny wings. [Refrain] 2 The rocky mountain splendor, the haunting curlew's call, the great lakes and the prairies, the forests in the fall: [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] Topics: Children Hymns for Languages: English Tune Title: ROYAL OAK

The Day of Resurrection!

Author: St. John of Damascus; J. M. Neale Hymnal: RITL1985 #317 (1985) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Refrain First Line: Alleluia! Lyrics: 1 The day of resurrection! Earth, tell it out abroad; the Passover of gladness, the Passover of God. From death to life eternal, from this world to the sky, our Christ hath brought us over with hymns of victory. 2 Our hearts be pure from evil, that we may see aright the Lord in rays eternal of resurrection light; and, listening to his accents, may hear, so calm and plain, his own "All hail!" and, hearing, may raise the victor strain. 3 Now let the heavens be joyful, let earth her song begin; let the round world keep triumph, and all that is therein; let all things seen and unseen their notes of gladness blend, for Christ the Lord hath risen, our joy that hath no end. Topics: Passover Scripture: Exodus 12:13-14 Languages: English Tune Title: LANCASHIRE

Ye Sons and Daughters of the King

Author: J. Tisserand; J. M. Neale Hymnal: RITL1985 #318 (1985) Meter: 8.8.8 with refrain Refrain First Line: Alleluia! Lyrics: Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! 1 O sons and daughters of the King whom heav'nly hosts in glory sing, today the grave hath lost its sting. Alleluia! 2 On that first morning of the week the Marys went their Lord to seek before the day began to break. Alleluia! 3 An angel bade their sorrow flee, for thus he spoke unto the three: "Your Lord is gone to Galilee." Alleluia! 4 That night th'apostles met in fear; amidst them came their Lord most dear, and said, "Peace be unto you here." Alleluia! 5 What Thomas afterwards had heard that Jesus had fulfilled his word, he doubted if it were the Lord. Alleluia! 6 "Thomas, behold my side," said he; "my hands, my feet, my body see, and doub not, but believing be." Alleluia! 7 No longer Thomas then denied; he saw the feet, the hands, the side. "Thou art my Lord and God," he cried. Alleluia! 8 How blest are they who have not seen, and yet whose faith has constant been; in life eternal they shall reign. Alleluia! 9 On this most holy day of days, to God your hearts and voices raise, in laud, and jubilee and praise. Alleluia! Topics: Biblical Characters Mary Magdalene; Biblical Characters Thomas Scripture: Matthew 28:1-7 Languages: English Tune Title: O FILII ET FILIAE

Christ the Lord Is Risen Again

Author: M. Weisse; Catherine Winkworth Hymnal: RITL1985 #323 (1985) Meter: 7.7.7.7 with alleluia Refrain First Line: Alleluia! First Line: Christ the Lord is ris'n again Lyrics: Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! 1 Christ the Lord is ris'n again; Christ hath broken ev'ry chain; hark, the angels shout for joy, singing evermore on high, "Alleluia!" 2 He who gave for us his life, who for us endured the strife, is our Paschal Lamb today; we too sing for joy and say, "Alleluia!" 3 He who bore all pain and loss comfortless upon the cross, lives in glory now on high, pleads for us and hears our cry: "Alleluia!" 4 He who slumbered in the grave is exalted now to save; now thro' Christendom it rings that the Lamb is King of kings, Alleluia! Scripture: Matthew 12:29 Languages: English Tune Title: CHRISTUS IST ERSTANDEN

And Can It Be That I Should Gain

Author: Charles (or John) Wesley Hymnal: RITL1985 #451 (1985) Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8 Refrain First Line: Amazing love! How can it be Lyrics: 1 And can it be that I should gain an int'rest in the Savior's blood? Died he for me, who caused his pain-- for me, who him to death pursued? Amazing love! How can it be that thou, my Lord, should die for me? Refrain: Amazing love! How can it be that thou, my Lord, shouldst die for me. 2 'Tis myst'ry all, th'Immortal dies: who can explore this strange design? In vain the first-born seraph tries to sound the depths of love divine. 'Tis mercy all! Let earth adore, let angel minds inquire no more. (Refrain) 3 He left his Father's throne above (so free, so infinite his grace!), emptied himself of all but love, and bled for Adam's helpless race. 'Tis mercy all! immense and free! for, O my God, it found out me! (Refrain) 4 Long my imprisoned spirit lay fast bound in sin and nature's night; thine eye diffused a quick'ning ray; I woke, the dungeon flamed with light! My chains fell off; my heart was free; I rose, went forth, and followed thee. (Refrain) 5 No condemnation now I dread; Jesus, and all in him, is mine! Alive in him, my living Head, and clothed in righteousness divine, bold I approach th'eternal throne, and claim the crown, through Christ, my own. (Refrain) Topics: Biblical Characters Adam; Faith and Aspiration; Jesus Christ Grace Scripture: Acts 16:16 Languages: English Tune Title: SAGINA

The Sands of Time Are Sinking

Author: Anne Ross Cousin Hymnal: RITL1985 #587 (1985) Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.5 Refrain First Line: and glory, glory dwelleth in Immanuel's land Lyrics: 1 The sands of time are sinking; the dawn of heaven breaks; the summer morn I've sighed for, the fair, sweet morn, awakes. Dark, dark, hath been the midnight, but dayspring is at hand, and glory, glory dwelleth in Emmanuel's land. 2 The King there in his beauty without a veil is seen; it were a well-spent journey though sev'n deaths lay between! The Lamb, with his fair army, doth on Mount Zion stand, and glory, glory dwelleth in Emmanuel's land. 3 With mercy and with judgment my web of time he wove, and aye the dews of sorrow were lustered by his love; I'll bless the hand that guided; I'll bless the heart that planned; and glory, glory dwelleth in Emmanuel's land. Scripture: Psalm 101:1 Languages: English Tune Title: LLANGLOFFAN

Lord of Light, Whose Name Outshineth

Author: Hywel Elfed Lewis Hymnal: RITL1985 #484 (1985) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Refrain First Line: as in highest heaven, Father Topics: God Light Scripture: Matthew 6:10 Languages: English Tune Title: CHRIST CHURCH, ALEXANDRIA

Reap Me the Earth

Author: Paul Inwood Hymnal: RITL1985 #538 (1985) Meter: 10.7.10.7.4.6.6.6 Refrain First Line: Bring bread, bring wine, give glory to the Lord First Line: Reap me the earth as a harvest to God Topics: Worldwide Communion Languages: English Tune Title: WORLEBURY

Christians, Lift Up Your Hearts

Author: John E. Bowers Hymnal: RITL1985 #371 (1985) Meter: Irregular First Line: Christians lift up your hearts Topics: Hymns with Descants Scripture: Psalm 118:14 Languages: English Tune Title: SALVE FESTA DIES