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A charge to keep I have
Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788 Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 1,353 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46 Topics: Calling and Commissioning Used With Tune: CAMBRIDGE (Harrison)
A charge to keep I have
A Fox Has a Den
Author: Mary Nelson Keithahn Meter: 5.5.5.5 D Appears in 1 hymnal Scripture: Matthew 25:40 Lyrics: 1 A fox has a den,
a bird has a nest,
yet Jesus the Christ
had no place to rest,
save for a manger
in dim, dusty room,
an old, rugged cross,
a newly-made tomb.
2 Now risen, Christ walks
the streets of our town,
befriending the poor
wherever they’re found,
sharing the trials
of those without homes,
and bearing their pain
in feeling alone.
3 How can we leave you,
Christ, there with the poor,
to share in the life
that they must endure?
Here in our hearts there
is room! Be our guest!
Christ said, “I can’t come
without all the rest.
4 “When I was hungry,
you saw I was fed;
with no place to sleep,
you gave me a bed.
You were good neighbors
when I had no home,
now welcome the least,
my loved ones, my own.”
5 Compassionate Christ,
forgive us, we pray,
that we have ignored
the poor in this way.
Give us your vision
to see in each face
a neighbor in need
of our love and grace.
Used With Tune: CARTER'S TUNE
A Fox Has a Den
A Poor Wayfaring Man of Grief
Author: James Montgomery, 1771–1854 Appears in 129 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 25:31-40 Lyrics: 1. A poor wayfaring Man of grief
Hath often crossed me on my way,
Who sued so humbly for relief
That I could never answer nay.
I had not pow’r to ask his name,
Whereto he went, or whence he came;
Yet there was something in his eye
That won my love; I knew not why.
2. Once, when my scanty meal was spread,
He entered; not a word he spake.
Just perishing for want of bread.
I gave him all; he blessed it, brake,
And ate, but gave me part again.
Mine was an angel’s portion then,
For while I fed with eager haste,
The crust was manna to my taste.
3. I spied him where a fountain burst
Clear from the rock; his strength was gone.
The heedless water mocked his thirst;
He heard it, saw it hurrying on.
I ran and raised the suff’rer up;
Thrice from the stream he drained my cup,
Dipped and returned it running o’er;
I drank and never thirsted more.
4. ’Twas night; the floods were out; it blew
A winter hurricane aloof.
I heard his voice abroad and flew
To bid him welcome to my roof.
I warmed and clothed and cheered my guest
And laid him on my couch to rest,
Then made the earth my bed and seemed
In Eden’s garden while I dreamed.
5. Stript, wounded, beaten nigh to death,
I found him by the highway side.
I roused his pulse, brought back his breath,
Revived his spirit, and supplied
Wine, oil, refreshment—he was healed.
I had myself a wound concealed,
But from that hour forgot the smart,
And peace bound up my broken heart.
6. In pris’n I saw him next, condemned
To meet a traitor’s doom at morn.
The tide of lying tongues I stemmed,
And honored him ’mid shame and scorn.
My friendship’s utmost zeal to try,
He asked if I for him would die.
The flesh was weak; my blood ran chill,
But my free spirit cried, “I will!”
7. Then in a moment to my view
The stranger started from disguise.
The tokens in his hands I knew;
The Savior stood before mine eyes.
He spake, and my poor name he named,
“Of me thou hast not been ashamed.
These deeds shall thy memorial be;
Fear not, thou didst them unto me.” Topics: Jesus Christ Savior; Love; Parables; Restoration; Service Used With Tune: DUANE STREET
A Poor Wayfaring Man of Grief
A Voice Was Heard in Ramah
Author: Carolyn Winfrey Gillette Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 5 hymnals First Line: A voice was heard in Ramah that could not be consoled Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46 Topics: Children and Youth; Lament Used With Tune: LLANGLOFFAN
A Voice Was Heard in Ramah
Ah when shall I awake
Appears in 26 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 25:13 Topics: Christian Experience Prayer and Watchfulness
Ah when shall I awake
All go to God when they are sorely placed
Author: Dietrich Bonhoeffer, 1906-45; Walter Henry Farquharson, 1936- Meter: 10.10.10.10 Appears in 5 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46 Topics: Atonement; Cross; Forgiveness; Holy Week; Intercession of the Church; Jesus Christ Humilation; Jesus Christ Incarnation; Jesus Christ Priesthood and Intercession; Jesus Christ Redeemer; Mercy of God; Mystery of God's Love; Prayer; Reconciliation; Saints Days and Holy Days Martyrs; Saints Days and Holy Days St John the Evangelist; Suffering Used With Tune: SURSUM CORDA
All go to God when they are sorely placed
Make love happen by God's grace and by God's power
Author: Rusty (Howard M.) Edwards, 1955 Meter: 10.10.10.11 with refrain Appears in 2 hymnals First Line: All the sleepy should have a place to sleep Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46 Topics: Compassion; Friendship; Grief; Healing; Hymns Specially Suitable for Children; Ministry of God's People; New Life in Christ; Our Love to Others; Service; Social Justice Used With Tune: PITNEY
Make love happen by God's grace and by God's power
Alleluia! Alleluia! Hearts to Heaven
Author: Christopher Wordsworth, 1807-1885 Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 219 hymnals First Line: Alleluia! Alleluia! Scripture: Matthew 25:5-8 Lyrics: 1 Alleluia! Alleluia!
Hearts to heav'n and voices raise;
Sing to God a hymn of gladness,
Sing to God a hymn of praise.
Jesus on the cross as Savior
For the world's salvation bled;
But the crucified Redeemer
Now is risen from the dead!
2 Now the iron bars are broken,
Christ from death to life is born;
Glorious life, and life immortal,
On this holy Easter morn;
Christ has triumphed, and we conquer
By God's liberating deed;
Now the Christ with us abiding
To eternal life shall lead.
3 Christ is risen, we are risen;
Shed upon us heav'nly grace,
Rain and dew, and gleams of glory
From the brightness of Your face;
That we, with our hearts in heaven,
Here on earth may fruitful be,
And by angel hands be gathered,
And be Yours eternally.
4 Alleluia! Alleluia!
Glory to the God of joy;
Alleluia to the Savior
Who came death's bonds to destroy;
Alleluia to the Spirit,
Fount of love and sanctity;
Alleluia! Alleluia!
To the Triune Majesty.
Topics: Adoration and Praise; Easter; Jesus Christ; Resurrection Used With Tune: HYMN TO JOY
Alleluia! Alleluia! Hearts to Heaven
Almighty Father of All Things That Be
Author: Ernest E. Dugmore Meter: 10.10.10.10 Appears in 10 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30 Lyrics: 1 Almighty father of all things that be,
our life, our work we consecrate to thee,
whose heav'ns declare thy glory from above,
whose earth below is witness to thy love.
2 For well we know this weary, soiled earth
is yet thine own by right of its new birth,
since that great cross upreared on Calvary
redeemed it from its fault and shame to thee.
3 Thine still the changeful beauty of the hills,
the purple valleys flecked with silver rills,
the ocean glist'ning 'neath the golden rays:
they all are thine, and ceaseless speak thy praise.
4 Thou dost the strength to worker's arms impart;
from thee the skilled musician's reasoned art,
the grace of poet's pen or painter's hand,
to teach the loveliness of sea and land.
5 Then grant us, Lord, in all things thee to own,
to dwell within the shadow of thy throne,
to speak and work, to think and live and move
reflecting thine own nature, which is love;
6 that so, by Christ redeemed from sin and shame,
and hallowed by thy Spirit's cleansing flame,
ourselves, our work, and all our powers may be
a sacrifice acceptable to thee. Used With Tune: CHILTON FOLIAT
Almighty Father of All Things That Be
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