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Psalm 98: All the Ends of the Earth

Appears in 5 hymnals First Line: Sing a new song to the Lord Refrain First Line: Sing to the Lord a new song Topics: Christmas Day; Christmas Season; December 8 : Immaculate Conception; Faith; Interfaith; Morning; Praise; Salvation; Song Scripture: Psalm 98 Used With Tune: [Sing a new song to the Lord]

I Sing the Mighty Power of God

Author: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748 Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 472 hymnals First Line: I sing the mighty pow'r of God Lyrics: 1 I sing the mighty pow'r of God That made the mountains rise, That spread the flowing seas abroad, And built the lofty skies. I sing the wisdom that ordained The sun to rule the day; The moon shines full at God's command And all the stars obey. 2 I sing the goodness of the Lord That filled the earth with food; That formed creation with a word, And then pronounced it good. Lord, how your wonders are displayed Where'er I turn my eye; If I survey the ground I tread, Or gaze upon the sky! 3 There's not a plant or flow'r below But makes your glories known; And clouds arise, and tempests blow, By order from your throne; While all that borrows life from you Is ever in your care, And ev'rywhere that I may be, O God, be present there. Topics: Creation; Creation; Ecology; Faith; Food; God the Father (Creator); Guidance; Journey; Life; Majesty and Power; Praise; Presence of God; Providence; Song; Wisdom Scripture: Genesis 1:12 Used With Tune: ELLACOMBE

O Jesus, Joy of Loving Hearts

Author: Bernard of Clairvaux, 1091-1153; Ray Palmer, 1808-1887 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 563 hymnals Lyrics: 1 O Jesus, joy of loving hearts, The fount of life and our true light, We seek the peace your love imparts, And stand rejoicing in your sight. 2 We taste in you our living bread, And long to feast upon you still; We drink of you, the fountain-head, Our thirsting souls to quench and fill. 3 For you our restless spirits yearn Where'er our changing lot is cast; Glad, when your presence we discern, Blest, when our faith can hold you fast. 4 O Jesus, ever with us stay; Make all our moments calm and bright; O chase the night of sin away, Shed o'er the world your holy light. Topics: Comfort; Comfort; Eucharist; Faith; Food; Jesus Christ; Journey; Life; Light; Peace; Petition; Presence of God Scripture: John 6 Used With Tune: WAREHAM

Infant Holy, Infant Lowly

Author: Edith M. G. Reed, 1885-1933 Meter: 4.4.7.4.4.7.4.4.4.4.7 Appears in 95 hymnals First Line: Infant holy Lyrics: 1 Infant holy, Infant lowly, For his bed a cattle stall; Oxen lowing, Little knowing Christ the babe is Lord of all. Swift are winging Angels singing, Noels ringing, Tidings bringing: Christ the babe is Lord of all. 2 Flocks were sleeping: Shepherds keeping Vigil till the morning new, Saw the glory, Heard the story, Tidings of a gospel true. Thus rejoicing, Free from sorrow, Praises voicing Greet the morrow: Christ the babe was born for you. Topics: Christmas Scripture: Luke 2:6-18 Used With Tune: W ZLOBIE LEZY Text Sources: Polish carol

For All the Faithful Women

Author: Herman G. Stuempfle, Jr., 1923-2007 Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 10 hymnals Topics: All Saints; All Saints (November 1); Commitment; Courage; Discipleship; Faith; Holy Women; Kingdom / Reign of God; Lent; Perseverance; Praise; Prayer; Saints; Story; Trust; Truth; Witness Scripture: 1 Samuel 1 Used With Tune: AURELIA

O Come, O Come, Emmanuel

Author: John M. Neale, 1818-1866 Meter: 8.8.8.8 with refrain Appears in 511 hymnals Refrain First Line: Rejoice! Rejoices! Emmanuel Lyrics: 1 O come, O come, Emmanuel, And ransom captive Israel, That mourns in lonely exile here Until the Son of God appear. Refrain: Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel Shall come to you, O Israel. 2 O come, O Wisdom from on high, Who order all things mightily; To us the path of knowledge show, And teach us in her ways to go. [Refrain] 3 O come, O come, great Lord of might, Who to your tribes on Sinai's height In ancient times once gave the law, In cloud, and majesty, and awe. [Refrain] 4 O come, O Rod of Jesse's stem, From ev'ry foe deliver them That trust your mighty pow'r to save, And give them vict'ry o'er the grave. [Refrain] 5 O come, O Key of David, come, And open wide our heav'nly home; Make safe the way that leads on high, And close the path to misery. [Refrain] 6 O come, O Dayspring from on high And cheer us by your drawing nigh; Disperse the gloomy clouds of night, And death's dark shadow put to flight. [Refrain] 7 O come, Desire of nations, bind In one the hearts of humankind; O bid our sad divisions cease, And be for us the King of Peace. [Refrain] Topics: Advent; Captivity; Ecumenism; Journey; Justice; Messianic; Peace; Unity Scripture: Isaiah 7:14 Used With Tune: VENI, VENI EMMANUEL Text Sources: Latin, 9th C.

Rejoice, the Lord Is King

Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788 Meter: 6.6.6.6.8.8 Appears in 743 hymnals First Line: Rejoice, the Lord is King! Lyrics: 1 Rejoice, the Lord is King! Your Lord and King adore! Rejoice, give thanks, and sing, And triumph evermore: Lift up your heart, lift up your voice! Rejoice, again I say, rejoice! 2 The Lord, our Savior, reigns, The God of truth and love; When he had purged our sins, He took his seat above: Lift up your heart, lift up your voice! Rejoice, again I say, rejoice! 3 His kingdom cannot fail, He rules o'er earth and heav'n; The keys of death and hell Are to our Jesus giv'n: Lift up your heart, lift up your voice! Rejoice, again I say, rejoice! 4 Rejoice in glorious hope! Our Lord the judge shall come And take his servants up To their eternal home: Lift up your heart, lift up your voice! Rejoice, again I say, rejoice! Topics: Advent; Ascension; Christ the King; Heaven; Jesus Christ; Journey; Judgment; Kingdom / Reign of God; Praise; Second Coming; Thanksgiving Scripture: Hebrews 1:3 Used With Tune: DARWALL'S 148TH

Hail the Day That Sees Him Rise

Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788 Meter: 7.7.7.7 with alleluias Appears in 553 hymnals First Line: Hail the day that sees him rise Alleluia! Lyrics: 1 Hail the day that sees him rise Alleluia! To his throne above the skies; Alleluia! Christ, awhile to mortals giv'n, Alleluia! Reascends his native heav'n! Alleluia! 2 There for him high triumph waits; Alleluia! Lift your heads, eternal gates; Alleluia! He has conquered death and sin; Alleluia! Take the King of glory in. Alleluia! 3 Highest heav'n its Lord receives, Alleluia! Yet he loves the earth he leaves: Alleluia! Though returning to his throne, Alleluia! Still he calls the world his own. Alleluia! 4 See, he lifts his hands above. Alleluia! See, he shows the prints of love. Alleluia! Hark, his gracious lips bestow, Alleluia! Blessings on his church below. Alleluia! 5 Still for us he intercedes, Alleluia! His prevailing death he pleads, Alleluia! Near himself prepares our place, Alleluia! He the first fruits of our race. Alleluia! 6 There we shall with him remain, Alleluia! Partners of his endless reign; Alleluia! There his face unclouded see, Alleluia! Live with him eternally. Alleluia! Topics: Ascension; Easter Season; Gathering; Going Forth; Jesus Christ; Praise Scripture: Acts 1:9-11 Used With Tune: LLANFAIR

Holy God, We Praise Thy Name

Author: Ignaz Franz, 1719-1790; Clarence Walworth, 1820-1900 Meter: 7.8.7.8.7.7 Appears in 206 hymnals First Line: Holy God, we praise thy name! Lyrics: 1 Holy God, we praise thy name! Lord of all, we bow before thee; All on earth thy scepter claim, All in heav'n above adore thee; Infinite thy vast domain, Everlasting is thy reign. 2 Hark! the loud celestial hymn Angel choirs above are raising; Cherubim and Seraphim In unceasing chorus praising, Fill the heav'ns with sweet accord: Holy, holy, holy Lord! 3 Holy Father, Holy Son, Holy Spirit, Three we name thee, While in essence only One, Undivided God we claim thee, And adoring bend the knee, While we own the mystery. Topics: Angels; Gathering; Going Forth; Holy Name; Mystery of God; Praise; Praise; Song; Trinity Sunday; Trust Scripture: Ephesians 1:19-23 Used With Tune: GROSSER GOTT

Jesus, Lead the Way

Author: Nicholas L. von Zinzendorf, 1700-1760; Jane Borthwick, 1813-1897 Meter: 5.5.8.8.5.5 Appears in 291 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Jesus, lead the way Through our life's long day, When at times the way is cheerless, Help us follow, calm and fearless; Guide us by your hand To the promised land. 2 Jesus be our light, In the midst of night, Let not faithless fear o'ertake us, Let not faith and hope forsake us; May we feel you near As we worship here. 3 When in deepest grief, Strengthen our belief. When temptations come alluring, Make us patient and enduring; Lord we seek your grace In this holy place. 4 Jesus, still lead on 'Til our rest be won: If you lead us through rough places, Grant us your redeeming graces. When our course is o'er, Open heaven's door. Topics: 13th Sunday Year C; 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C; Comfort; Comfort; Courage; Discipleship; Faith; Funeral; Guidance; Heaven; Jesus Christ; Kingdom; Morning; Pastoral Care of the Sick; Patience; Pilgrimage; Providence; Rest; Teaching; Trust Scripture: Mark 10:32 Used With Tune: ROCHELLE