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Songs of Thankfulness and Praise
Author: Christopher Wordsworth, 1807-1885 Meter: 7.7.7.7 D Appears in 128 hymnals Scripture: Luke 3:21-22 Lyrics:
1 Songs of thankfulness and praise,
Jesus, Lord, to you we raise,
Manifested by the star
To the sages from afar;
Branch of royal David's stem
In your birth at Bethlehem;
Anthems be to you addrest,
God in flesh made manifest.
2 Manifest at Jordan's stream,
Prophet, Priest, and King supreme;
And at Cana, wedding guest,
In your Godhead manifest;
Manifest in pow'r divine,
Changing water into wine;
Anthems be to you addrest,
God in flesh made manifest.
3 Manifest in making whole
Palsied limbs and fainting soul;
Manifest in valiant fight,
Quelling all the devil's might;
Manifest in gracious will,
Ever bringing good from ill;
Anthems be to you addrest,
God in flesh made manifest.
4 Grant us grace to see you, Lord,
Mirrored in your holy word;
May we imitate you now,
And on us your grace endow;
That we like to you may be
At your great epiphany;
And may praise you ever blest,
God in flesh made manifest.
Topics: Seasons and Feasts Epiphany; Seasons and Feasts Baptism of the Lord Used With Tune: SALZBURG
Songs of Thankfulness and Praise
When Jesus Came to Jordan
Author: Fred Pratt Green, b. 1903 Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 22 hymnals Scripture: Luke 3:15-22 Lyrics: 1 When Jesus came to Jordan
to be baptized by John,
he did not come for pardon.
but as the Sinless One.
He came to share repentance
with all who mourn their sins,
to speak the vital sentence
with which good news begins.
2 He came to share temptation,
our utmost woe and loss,
for us and our salvation
to die upon the cross.
So when the Dove descended
on him, the Son of Man,
the hidden years had ended,
the age of grace began.
3 Come, Holy Spirit,
aid us to keep the vows we make;
this very day invade us,
and ev'ry bondage break.
Come, give our lives direction,
the gift we covet most:
to share the resurrection
that leads to Pentecost.
Topics: Baptism of Our Lord, The; Epiphany Used With Tune: KING'S LYNN
When Jesus Came to Jordan
O holy dove of God descending
Author: Bryan Jeffrey Leech (b. 1931) Meter: 9.9.9.6 Appears in 17 hymnals Scripture: Luke 3:22 Topics: The Holy Spirit The Coming of the Spirit; Adoration of The Holy Spirit; Christian Year Pentecost; Holy Spirit name and images for Used With Tune: LOIS
O holy dove of God descending
Oh, for a closer walk with God
Author: William Cowper (1731-1800) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,373 hymnals Scripture: Luke 3:22 Lyrics: 1 Oh, for a closer walk with God,
a calm and heavenly frame,
a light to shine upon the road
that leads me to the Lamb!
2 Where is the blessedness I knew
when first I saw the Lord?
Where is the soul-refreshing view
of Jesus and his word?
3 What peaceful hours I once enjoyed!
How sweet their memory still!
But they have left an aching void
the world can never fill.
4 Return, O Holy Dove! return,
sweet messenger of rest!
I hate the sins that made thee mourn,
and drove thee from my breast.
5 The dearest idol I have known,
whate'er that idol be,
help me to tear it from thy throne,
and worship only thee.
6 So shall my walk be close with God,
calm and serene my frame;
so purer light shall mark the road
that leads me to the Lamb. Topics: Our Response to Christ In Devotion; Our Response to Christ In Penitence; Holy Spirit name and images for; Penitence Used With Tune: MARTYRDOM (FENWICK)
Oh, for a closer walk with God
Come, Holy Spirit, Heavenly Dove
Author: Isaac Watts Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,220 hymnals Scripture: Luke 3:22 Lyrics: 1 Come, Holy Spirit, heavenly Dove,
with all Thy quickening powers;
kindle a flame of sacred love
in these cold hearts of ours.
2 O raise our thoughts from things below,
from vanities and toys,
then shall we with fresh courage go
to reach eternal joys.
3 Awake our souls to joyful songs;
let pure devotion rise,
till praise employs our thankful tongues,
and doubt forever dies.
4 Come, Holy Spirit, heavenly Dove,
with all Thy quickening powers;
come, shed abroad the Savior’s love,
and that shall kindle ours.
Topics: Doubts; Holy Spirit Images of; Holy Spirit Lifegiver; Holy Spirit renewing; Love Christ’s Love fro Us Used With Tune: ST. AGNES
Come, Holy Spirit, Heavenly Dove
Spirit of God, Descend upon My Heart
Author: George Croly, 1780-1860 Meter: 10.10.10.10 Appears in 341 hymnals Scripture: Luke 3:21-22 Lyrics: 1 Spirit of God, descend upon my heart,
free it from sin, through all its pulses move.
Stoop to my weakness, mighty as you are,
and make me love you as I ought to love.
2 I ask no dream, no prophet ecstasies,
no sudden rending of the veil of clay,
no angel visitant, no opening skies,
but take the dimness of my soul away.
3 Did you not bid us love you, God and King,
love you with all our heart and strength and mind?
I see your cross--there teach my heart to cling.
O let me seek you and O let me find!
4 Teach me to feel that you are always nigh;
teach me the struggles of the soul to bear,
to check the rising doubt, the rebel sigh;
teach me the patience of unanswered prayer.
5 Teach me to love you as your angels love,
one holy passion filling all my frame:
the baptism of the heaven-descended Dove,
my heart an altar, and your love the flame. Used With Tune: MORECAMBE
Spirit of God, Descend upon My Heart
Like the murmur of the dove's song
Author: Carl P. Daw, Jr. (b. 1944) Meter: 8.7.8.7.6 Appears in 36 hymnals Scripture: Luke 3:22 Lyrics: 1 Like the murmur of the dove's song,
like the challenge of her flight,
like the vigour of the wind's rush,
like the new flame's eager might:
come, Holy Spirit, come.
2 To the members of Christ's Body,
to the branches of the Vine,
to the Church in faith assembled,
to her midst as gift and sign:
come, Holy Spirit, come.
3 With the healing of division,
with the ceaseless voice of prayer,
with the power to love and witness,
with the peace beyond compare:
come, Holy Spirit, come. Topics: The Holy Spirit The Coming of the Spirit; Christian Year Pentecost; Church Body of Christ; Holy Spirit name and images for; Reconciliation Used With Tune: BRIDEGROOM
Like the murmur of the dove's song
When John Baptized by Jordan's River
Author: Timothy Dudley-Smith, 1926- Meter: 9.8.9.8 D Appears in 16 hymnals Scripture: Luke 3:21-22 Lyrics: 1 When John baptized by Jordan's river
in faith and hope the people came,
that John and Jordan might deliver
their troubled souls from sin and shame.
They came to seek a new beginning,
the human spirit's ageless quest,
repentance and an end of sinning,
renouncing every wrong confessed.
2 There as the Lord, baptized and praying,
rose from the stream the sinless One,
a voice was heard from heaven saying,
"This is my own beloved Son."
There as the Father's word was spoken,
not in the power of wind and flame,
but of his love and peace the token,
seen as a dove, the Spirit came.
3 O Son of Man, our nature sharing,
in whose obedience all are blest,
Saviour, our sins and sorrows bearing,
hear us and grant us this request:
daily to grow, by grace defended,
filled with the Spirit from above;
in Christ baptized, beloved, befriended,
children of God in peace and love. Topics: Jesus Christ Baptism Used With Tune: RENDEZ À DIEU
When John Baptized by Jordan's River
Crashing Waters at Creation
Author: Sylvia G. Dunstan (1955-1993) Meter: 8.7.8.7 Appears in 12 hymnals Scripture: Luke 3:1-22 Topics: Christian Initiation; Salvation/Redemption; Water; Baptism (general) Used With Tune: MARCHING
Crashing Waters at Creation
Mark how the Lamb of God, self-offering
Author: Carl P. Daw, Jr. (b. 1944) Meter: 9.8.9.8 D Appears in 6 hymnals Scripture: Luke 3:21-22 Lyrics: 1 Mark how the Lamb of God, self-offering,
our human sinfulness takes on
there in the waters of the Jordan,
as Jesus is baptized by John.
Hear how the voice from heaven is saying,
'Lo, this is my belovèd Son.'
See how in dovelike form the Spirit
descends on God's Anointed One.
2 From this assurance of God's favour
Christ goes into the wilderness,
there to endure a time of testing,
preparing him to teach and bless.
So we, by water and the Spirit
baptized into Christ's ministry,
are often led to paths of service
through mazes of adversity.
3 Grant us, O God, the strength and courage
to live the faith our lips declare;
bless us in our baptismal calling;
Christ's royal priesthood help us share.
Turn us from every false allegiance,
that we may trust in Christ alone:
make of us now a chosen people
transformed by love to be your own. Topics: The Church Celebrates Holy Baptism; Christ Incarnate Public Ministry; Jesus baptism Used With Tune: PSALM 118 (RENDEZ A DIEU)
Mark how the Lamb of God, self-offering
Sing of God Made Manifest
Author: Carl P. Daw, Jr., 1944- Meter: 7.7.7.7 D Appears in 8 hymnals Scripture: Luke 3:21-22 Lyrics: 1 Sing of God made manifest
in a child robust and blest,
to whose home in Bethlehem
where a star had guided them,
Magi came and gifts unbound,
signs mysterious and profound:
myrrh and frankincense and gold
grave and God and King foretold.
2 Sing of God made manifest
when at Jordan John confessed,
"I should be baptized by you,
but your bidding I will do."
Then from heaven a double sign--
dove-like Spirit, voice divine--
hailed the true Anointed One:
"This is my beloved Son."
3 Sing of God made manifest
when Christ came as wedding guest
and at Cana gave a sign,
turning water into wine;
further still was love revealed
as he taught, forgave, and healed,
bringing light and life to all
who would listen to God's call.
4 Sing of God made manifest
on the cloud capped mountain's crest,
where the law and prophets waned
so that Christ alone remained:
glimpse of glory, pledge of grace,
given as Jesus set his face
towards the waiting cross and grave,
sign of hope that God would save. Used With Tune: SALZBURG
Sing of God Made Manifest
Spirit, Working in Creation
Author: John Richards Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 5 hymnals Scripture: Luke 3:22 Topics: Illumination; Pentecost and Holy Spirit; Holy Spirit; Illumination; Missions; Peace; Trinity; Word of God Used With Tune: SUNRISE
Spirit, Working in Creation
She Comes Sailing on the Wind
Author: Gordon Light Meter: Irregular Appears in 5 hymnals Scripture: Luke 3:22 First Line: Silent waters rocking on the morning of our birth Topics: The Power of the Holy Spirit In Praise of the Holy Spirit Used With Tune: SHE FLIES ON
She Comes Sailing on the Wind
What King Would Wade
Author: Thomas H. Troeger (1945-) Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 4 hymnals Scripture: Luke 3:1-22 First Line: What king would wade through murky streams Topics: Baptism of Jesus; Water; Baptism (general) Used With Tune: BAPTISM
What King Would Wade
Christ is our light! the bright and morning star
Author: Leith Fisher (b. 1941) Meter: 10.10.10.10 Appears in 3 hymnals Scripture: Luke 3:21-22 Topics: Life in Christ Christ Incarnate - Public Ministry; Christian Year Season of Epiphany; Holy Baptism; Jesus baptism; Marriage Used With Tune: HIGHLAND CATHEDRAL
Christ is our light! the bright and morning star
Come, gracious Spirit
Author: Simon Browne, 1680-1732 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 602 hymnals Scripture: Luke 3:22 First Line: Come, gracious Spirit, heav'nly Dove Lyrics: 1 Come, gracious Spirit, heav'nly dove,
with light and comfort from above;
be thou our guardian, thou our guide,
o'er ev'ry thought and step preside.
2 The light of truth to us display,
and make us know and choose your way;
plant faith and love in ev'ry heart,
that we from God may ne'er depart.
3 Lead us to Christ, the living Way,
nor let us from our shepherd stray;
lead us to holiness, the road
that brings us to our home in God.
4 Lead us to heav'n, that we may share
fullness of joy for ever there;
lead us to God, the heart's true rest,
to dwell with him, for ever blest. Topics: Pentecost; Redemption and Salvation; The Journey of Life Used With Tune: HAWKHURST
Come, gracious Spirit
Spirit divine, attend our prayers
Author: Andrew Reed (1787-1862) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 394 hymnals Scripture: Luke 3:22 Lyrics: 1 Spirit divine, attend our prayers,
and make this house your home;
descend with all your gracious powers;
come now, great Spirit, come!
2 Come as the fire: and purge our hearts
like sacrificial flame;
let our whole life an offering be
to our Redeemer's name.
3 Come as the dove: and spread your wings,
the wings of peaceful love;
and let your Church on earth become
blest as the Church above.
4 Come as the wind, with rushing sound
and Pentecostal grace,
that all of woman born may see
the glory of your face.
5 Spirit divine, attend our prayers;
and make this world your home;
descend with all your gracious powers;
come now, great Spirit, come! Topics: The Holy Spirit The Coming of the Spirit; Our Response to God in the worship of God's house; Christian Year Pentecost; Church Worship; Holy Spirit name and images for Used With Tune: MARTYRS
Spirit divine, attend our prayers
Come, Holy Ghost, our hearts inspire
Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 235 hymnals Scripture: Luke 3:22 Lyrics: 1 Come Holy Ghost, our hearts inspire,
let us thine influence prove;
source of the old prophetic fire,
fountain of life and love.
2 Come, Holy Ghost - for, moved by thee,
thy prophets wrote and spoke -
unlock the truth, thyself the key,
unseal the sacred book.
3 Expand thy wings, celestial Dove,
brood o'er our nature's night;
on our disordered spirits move,
and let there now be light.
4 God, through himself, we then shall know,
if thou within us shine;
and sound, with all thy saints below,
the depths of love divine. Topics: Year A Baptism of Christ; Year A Second Sunday Before Lent; Year A Pentecost; Year B Baptism of Christ; Year C Baptism of Christ; Year C Proper 24; Confirmation; Gradual Hymn; Pentecost Used With Tune: NUN DANKET ALL
Come, Holy Ghost, our hearts inspire
There’s a Sweet, Sweet Spirit
Author: Doris Akers Meter: 9.11.9.11 with refrain Appears in 44 hymnals Scripture: Luke 3:22 First Line: There's a sweet, sweet Spirit in this place Refrain First Line: Sweet Holy Spirit, sweet heavenly Dove Topics: Commitment; Gathering; Gift of the Holy Spirit Used With Tune: SWEET, SWEET SPIRIT
There’s a Sweet, Sweet Spirit
Our Father, by Whose Name
Author: F. Bland Tucker, 1895-1984 Meter: 6.6.6.6.8.8.8 Appears in 40 hymnals Scripture: Luke 2:22-52; 3 Topics: Ordinary Time 27, Year B; Trinity Sunday; Family Life; Love for Others; Petition; Unity Used With Tune: RHOSYMEDRE
Our Father, by Whose Name
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