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Isaiah the Prophet Has Written of Old

Author: Joy F. Patterson, 1931- Meter: 11.8.11.8 D Appears in 14 hymnals Scripture: Isaiah 65:25 Lyrics: 1 Isaiah the prophet has written of old how God's new creation shall come. Instead of the thorn tree, the fir tree shall grow; the wolf shall lie down with the lamb. The mountains and hills shall break forth into song, the peoples be led forth in peace, for the earth shall be filled with the knowledge of God as the waters cover the seas. 2 Yet nations still prey on the meek of the world, and conflict turns parent from child. Your people despoil all the sweetness of earth, the brier and the thorn tree grow wild. God, bring to fruition your will for the earth, that no one shall hurt or destroy, when wisdom and justice shall reign in the land and your people shall go forth in joy. Used With Tune: SAMANTHRA

O Day of Peace

Author: Carl P. Daw, Jr. Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 22 hymnals Scripture: Isaiah 65:25 First Line: O day of peace that dimly shines Lyrics: 1 O day of peace that dimly shines Through all our hopes and prayers and dreams, Guide us to justice, truth, and love, Delivered from our selfish schemes. May swords of hate fall from our hands, Our hearts from envy find release, Till by God's grace our warring world Shall see Christ's promised reign of peace. 2 Then shall the wolf dwell with the lamb, Nor shall the fierce devour the small; As beasts and cattle calmly graze, A little child shall lead them all. Then enemies shall learn to love, All creatures find their true accord; The hope of peace shall be fulfilled, For all the earth shall know the Lord. Used With Tune: JERUSALEM

Songs of praise the angels sang

Author: Montgomery Meter: 7.7.7.7 Appears in 542 hymnals Scripture: Isaiah 65:17 Lyrics: 1 Songs of praise the angels sang, Heaven with hallelujahs rang, When Jehovah's work begun, When he spake, and it was done. 2 Songs of praise awoke the morn When the Prince of Peace was born; Songs of praise arose when he Captive led captivity. 3 Heaven and earth must pass away-- Songs of praise shall crown that day; God will make new heavens and earth-- Songs of praise shall hail their birth. 4 And shall man alone be dumb, Till that glorious kingdom come? No; the Church delights to raise Psalms and hymns and songs of praise. 5 Saints below, with heart and voice, Still in songs of praise rejoice; Learning here, by faith and love, Songs of praise to sing above. 6 Borne upon their latest breath, Songs of praise shall conquer death; Then, amid eternal joy, Songs of praise their powers employ. Topics: General Praise; Incentives to Praise

Lord, Bring the Day to Pass

Author: Ian Fraser Meter: 6.6.6.6.8.8 Appears in 10 hymnals Scripture: Isaiah 65:17 Lyrics: 1 Lord, bring the day to pass when forest, rock and hill, the beasts, the birds, the grass will know your finished will: when we attain our destiny, and nature its lost unity. 2 Forgive our careless use of water, ore, and soil-- the plenty we abuse, supplied by others' toil: save us from making self our creed: turn us towards each other's need. 3 Give us, when we release creation's secret powers, to harness them for peace, our children's peace and ours: teach us the art of mastering which makes life rich and draws death's sting. 4 Creation groans, travails; futile its present plight, bound till the hour it hails the newfound heirs of light who enter on their true estate. Come, Lord! new heav'ns and earth create! Topics: In The Beginning The Earth is the Lord's Used With Tune: CAMANO

'Thy kingdom come!'– on bended knee

Author: Frederick Lucian Hosmer (1840-1929) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 101 hymnals Scripture: Isaiah 65:25 Lyrics: 1 'Thy kingdom come!'--on bended knee the passing ages pray; and faithful souls have yearned to see on earth that kingdom's day. 2 But the slow watches of the night not less to God belong; and for the everlasting right the silent stars are strong. 3 And lo, already on the hills the flags of dawn appear; gird up your loins, ye prophet souls, proclaim the day is near: 4 The day in whose clear-shining light all wrong shall stand revealed, when justice shall be throned with might, and every heart be healed: 5 When knowledge, hand in hand with peace, shall walk the earth abroad, the day of perfect righteousness, the promised day of God. Topics: Life in Christ Christ Risen - Coming Again; Christian Year Advent; Justice and Peace; Kingdom of God Used With Tune: IRISH

The Sheltering Rock

Author: W. E. P. Appears in 80 hymnals Scripture: Isaiah 65:10 First Line: There is a Rock in a weary land Refrain First Line: Then why will ye die? Lyrics: 1. There is a Rock in a weary land, Its shadow falls on the burning sand, Inviting pilgrims as they pass To seek a shade in a wilderness. Refrain: Then why will ye die? Oh! why will ye die? When the shelt'ring Rock is so near by? Oh! why will ye die? 2. There is a Well in a desert plain, Its waters call with entreating strain, "Ho, ev'ry thirsting sin-sick soul, Come freely drink, and thou shalt be whole. Refrain: Then why will ye die? Oh! why will ye die? When the living Well is so near by? Oh! why will ye die? 3. A great fold stands with its portals wide, While stray the sheep on the mountain side, The Shepherd climbs o'er mountains steep, He's searching now for His wand'ring sheep. Refrain: Then why will ye die? Oh! why will ye die? When the Shepherd's fold is so near by? Oh! why will ye die? 4. There is a cross where the Saviour died, His blood flow'd out in a crimson tide A sacrifice for sins of men, And free to all who will enter in. Refrain: Then why will ye die? Oh! why will ye die? When the crimson cross is so near by? Oh! why will ye die? Used With Tune: [There is a Rock in a weary land]

Sunshine in the Soul.

Author: E. E. Hewitt. Appears in 350 hymnals Scripture: Isaiah 65:14 First Line: There's sunshine in my soul today, More glorious and bright Refrain First Line: Oh, there's sunshine, blessed sunshine Used With Tune: [There's sunshine in my soul to-day]

Advice to youth: or, old age and death in an unconverted state

Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 118 hymnals Scripture: Isaiah 65:20 First Line: Now in the heat of youthful blood Lyrics: 1 Now in the heat of youthful blood, Remember your Creator, God: Behold, the months come hast'ning on When you shall say, "My joys are gone." 2 Behold the aged sinner goes, Laden with guilt and heavy woes, Down to the regions of the dead, With endless curses on his head. 3 The dust returns to dust again; The soul in agonies of pain Ascends to God; not there to dwell, But hears her doom, and sinks to hell. 4 Eternal King! I fear thy name, Teach me to know how frail I am; And when my soul must hence remove, Give me a mansion in thy love.

Judge Eternal, Throned in Splendour

Author: Henry Scott Holland, 1847-1918 Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Appears in 108 hymnals Scripture: Isaiah 65:1-9 Topics: Justice; Nation and City; Peace Used With Tune: RHUDDLAN Text Sources: Rev. Hymns for Today's Church, alt.