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We Walk by Faith and Not by Sight

Author: Henry Alford, 1810-1871 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 73 hymnals Lyrics: 1 We walk by faith and not by sight; No gracious words we hear From him who spoke as none e’er spoke, But we believe him near. 2 We may not touch his hands and side Nor follow where he trod, But in his promise we rejoice And cry, “My Lord and God!” 3 Help then, O Lord, our unbelief, And may our faith abound To call on you when you are near And seek where you are found. 4 For you, O resurrected Lord, Are found in means divine: Beneath the water and the Word, Beneath the bread and wine. 5 Lord, when our life of faith is done, In realms of clearer light, We may behold you as you are With full and endless sight. Topics: Faith Used With Tune: SHANTI

Draw Near, Draw Near

Author: John M. Neale, 1818-1866 Meter: 10.10.10.10 with refrain Appears in 118 hymnals First Line: Draw near and take the body of our Lord Refrain First Line: Draw near, draw near! Lyrics: Refrain Draw near, draw near! Take the body of your Lord. Draw near, draw near! Drink the blood for you outpoured! 1 Draw near and take the body of your Lord, And drink the holy blood for you outpoured. Saved by his body and his holy blood, With souls refreshed we give our thanks to God. [Refrain] 2 Christ our Redeemer, God’s eternal Son, Has by his cross and blood the vict’ry won. He gave his life for greatest and for least, Himself the off’ring and himself the Priest. [Refrain] 3 Let us approach with faithful hearts sincere And take the pledges of salvation here. Christ, who in this life all the saints defends, Gives all believers life that never ends. [Refrain] 4 With heav’nly bread he makes the hungry whole, Gives living waters to the thirsting soul. Lord of the nations, to whom all must bow, In this great feast of love be with us now. [Refrain] Topics: Holy Communion Used With Tune: DRAW NEAR Text Sources: 7th century hymn

Take and Eat

Author: Michael Joncas, b. 1951; James Quinn, S. J., b. 1919 Meter: 10.10.10.10 with refrain Appears in 16 hymnals First Line: I am the word that spoke and light was made Refrain First Line: Take and eat, take and eat Topics: Holy Communion Used With Tune: TAKE AND EAT

When In Our Music God Is Glorified

Author: Fred Pratt Green, 1903-2000 Meter: 10.10.10 with alleluias Appears in 84 hymnals Lyrics: 1 When in our music God is glorified, And adoration leaves no room for pride, It is as though the whole creation cried: Alleluia! Alleluia! 2 How oft, in making music, we have found A new dimension in the world of sound As worship moved us to a more profound Alleluia! Alleluia! 3 So has the Church, in liturgy and song, In faith and love, through centuries of wrong, Borne witness to the truth in ev’ry tongue: Alleluia! Alleluia! 4 And did not Jesus sing a psalm that night When utmost evil strove against the light? Then let us sing, for whom he won the fight: Alleluia! Alleluia! 5 Let ev’ry instrument be tuned for praise; Let all rejoice who have a voice to raise, And may God give us faith to sing always: Alleluia! Alleluia! Topics: Worship and Praise Used With Tune: ROBINSON

In Silent Pain the Eternal Son

Author: Christopher M. Idle, b. 1938 Meter: 8.6.8.6.8.8.8.6 Appears in 3 hymnals First Line: In silent pain th' eternal Son Lyrics: 1 In silent pain th’ eternal Son Hangs derelict and still; In darkened day his work is done, Fulfilled his Father’s will. Uplifted for the world to see He hangs in strangest victory, For in his body on the tree He carries all our ill. 2 He died that we might die to sin And live for righteousness; The earth is stained to make us clean And bring us into peace. For peace he came and met its cost; He gave himself to save the lost; He loved us to the uttermost And paid for our release. 3 For strife he came, to bring a sword, The truth to end all lies; To rule in us, our patient Lord, Until all evil dies: For in his hand he holds the stars, His voice shall speak to end our wars, And those who love him see his scars And look into his eyes. Topics: Lent Used With Tune: REALITY

Christ Jesus Lay in Death's Strong Bands

Author: Martin Luther, 1483-1546; Richard Massie, 1800-1887 Meter: 8.7.8.7.7.8.7.4.4 Appears in 55 hymnals First Line: Christ Jesus lay in death's strong bonds Lyrics: 1 Christ Jesus lay in death’s strong bands For our offenses given; But now at God’s right hand he stands And brings us life from heaven. Therefore let us joyful be And sing to God right thankfully Loud songs of alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! 2 No son of man could conquer death, Such ruin sin had wrought us. No innocence was found on earth, And therefore death had brought us Into bondage from of old And ever grew more strong and bold And held us as its captive. Alleluia! Alleluia! 3 Christ Jesus, God’s own Son, came down, His people to deliver; Destroying sin, he took the crown From death’s pale brow forever. Stripped of pow’r, no more it reigns; An empty form alone remains; Its sting is lost forever. Alleluia! Alleluia! 4 It was a strange and dreadful strife When life and death contended. The victory remained with life; The reign of death was ended. Holy Scripture plainly says That death is swallowed up by death; Its sting is lost forever. Alleluia! Alleluia! 5 Here the true Paschal Lamb we see, Whom God so freely gave us; He died on the accursed tree— So strong his love—to save us. See, his blood now marks our door; Faith points to it; death passes o’er, And Satan cannot harm us. Alleluia! Alleluia! 6 So let us keep the festival To which the Lord invites us; Christ is himself the joy of all, The sun that warms and lights us. Now his grace to us imparts Eternal sunshine to our hearts; The night of sin is ended. Alleluia! Alleluia! 7 Then let us feast this Easter Day On Christ, the bread of heaven; The Word of grace has purged away The old and evil leaven. Christ alone our souls will feed; He is our meat and drink indeed; Faith lives upon no other! Alleluia! Alleluia! Topics: Easter Used With Tune: NORTHRIDGE

Where Your Treasure Is

Author: Marty Haugen, b. 1950; Michael Schultz, b. 1963 Meter: 10.11.10.9.9.8.9.12 Appears in 4 hymnals First Line: What do you gain from all your worry Refrain First Line: Where you treasure is, there your heart shall be Topics: Trust Scripture: Luke 12:22-34 Used With Tune: WHERE YOUR TREASURE IS

Jerusalem the Golden

Author: Bernard of Cluny, 12th century Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6 D Appears in 914 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Jerusalem the golden, With milk and honey blest— The sight of it refreshes The weary and oppressed: I know not, oh, I know not What joys await us there, What radiancy of glory, What bliss beyond compare: To sing the hymn unending With all the martyr throng, Amidst the halls of Zion Resounding full with song. 2 Oh, sweet and blessed country, The home of God’s elect! Oh, sweet and blessed country That eager hearts expect, Where they who with their leader Have conquered in the fight Forever and forever Are clad in robes of white. Jesus in mercy bring us To that dear land of rest Where sings the host of heaven Your glorious name to bless. 3 The Christ is ever with them; The daylight is serene. The pastures of the blessed Are ever rich and green. There is the throne of David; And there from care released, The shout of them that triumph, The song of them that feast. To God enthroned in glory The Church’s voices blend, The Lamb forever blessed, The Light that knows no end. Topics: End Time Used With Tune: THAXTED

When Peace, like a River

Author: Horatio G. Spafford, 1828-1888 Meter: 11.8.11.9 with refrain Appears in 484 hymnals First Line: When peace like a river attendeth my way Refrain First Line: It is well with my soul Lyrics: 1 When peace like a river attendeth my way, When sorrows like sea billows roll— Whatever my lot, thou hast taught me to say, It is well, it is well with my soul. Refrain: It is well (It is well) with my soul (with my soul). It is well, it is well with my soul. 2 My sin—oh, the bliss of this glorious thought— My sin, not in part, but the whole, Is nailed to the cross, and I bear it no more: Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, O my soul! [Refrain] 3 And, Lord, haste the day when my faith shall be sight, The clouds be rolled back as a scroll; The trump shall resound, and the Lord shall descend; Even so, it is well with my soul. [Refrain] Topics: Trust Used With Tune: VILLE DU HAVRE

Stay With Us

Author: Herbert F. Brokering, b. 1926 Meter: 7.8.7.7 Appears in 5 hymnals First Line: Stay with us till night has come Topics: Evening Used With Tune: STAY WITH US