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Love Divine, All Loves Excelling

Author: Charles Wesley Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 1,869 hymnals Scripture: Malachi 3:1 Lyrics: 1 Love divine, all loves excelling, joy of heav'n to earth come down; fix in us thy humble dwelling, all thy faithful mercies crown. Jesus, thou art all compassion, pure, unbounded love thou art; visit us with thy salvation, enter ev'ry trembling heart. 2 Come almighty to deliver; let us all thy life receive; suddenly return and never, nevermore thy temples leave. Thee we would be always blessing, serve thee as thy hosts above, pray and praise thee without ceasing, glory in thy perfect love. 3 Finish then thy new creation; pure and spotless let us be; let us see thy great salvation perfectly restored in thee, changed from glory into glory, till in heaven we take our place, till we cast our crowns before thee, lost in wonder, love, and praise! Used With Tune: HYFRYDOL

Angels from the Realms of Glory

Author: James Montgomery Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Appears in 768 hymnals Scripture: Malachi 3:1 Refrain First Line: Come and worship, come and worship Lyrics: 1 Angels from the realms of glory, wing your flight o'er all the earth; ye who sang creation's story now proclaim Messiah's birth: Refrain: Come and worship, come and worship, worship Christ, the newborn king. 2 Shepherds, in the field abiding, watching o'er your flocks by night, God with us is now residing; yonder shines the infant light: [Refrain] 3 Sages, leave your contemplations, brighter visions beam afar; seek the great Desire of nations; ye have seen his natal star: [Refrain] 4. Saints, before the altar bending, watching long in hope and fear; suddenly the Lord, descending, in his temple shall appear: (Refrain) Topics: Christ's Gracious Life Birth and Baptism; Christian Year Christmas; Christian Year Epiphany; Christ's Gracious Life Birth and Baptism; Christian Year Christmas; Christian Year Epiphany; Jesus Christ; Opening Hymns; Responses, Antiphonal Used With Tune: REGENT SQUARE

Abide with me, Fast Falls the Eventide

Author: Henry F. Lyte Meter: 10.10.10.10 Appears in 1,684 hymnals Scripture: Malachi 3:6 Lyrics: 1 Abide with me, fast falls the eventide; the darkness deepens; Lord, with me abide! When other helpers fail, and comforts flee, help of the helpless, O abide with me. 2 Swift to its close ebbs out life's little day; earth's joys grow dim, its glories pass away; change and decay in all around I see: O thou who changest not, abide with me. 3 I need thy presence every passing hour; what but thy grace can foil the tempter's power? Who, like thyself, my guide and stay can be? Through cloud and sunshine, Lord, abide with me. 4 I fear no foe, with thee at hand to bless; ills have no weight, and tears no bitterness. Where is death's sting? Where, grave, thy victory? I triumph still, if thou abide with me. 5 Hold thou thy cross before my closing eyes; shine through the gloom and point me to the skies: heaven's morning breaks, and earth's vain shadows flee; in life, in death, O Lord, abide with me. Topics: Eternal Life; Evening; Fears; God Changelessness; God Presence of Used With Tune: EVENTIDE

When He Cometh, When He Cometh

Author: William O. Cushing, 1823-1903 Meter: 8.6.8.5 with refrain Appears in 407 hymnals Scripture: Malachi 3:17 Refrain First Line: Like the stars of the morning Lyrics: 1 When he cometh, when he cometh to make up his jewels, all his jewels, precious jewels, his loved and his own. Refrain: Like the stars of the morning, his bright crown adorning, they shall shine in their beauty, bright gems for his crown. 2 He will gather, he will gather the gems for his kingdom, all the pure ones, all the bright ones, his loved and his own. [Refrain] 3 Little children, little children who love their Redeemer, are the jewels, precious jewels, his loved and his own. [Refrain] Topics: Death Of Children; Heaven Redeemed in; Jesus Christ His Second Coming and Judgment Used With Tune: JEWELS

Great Is Thy Faithfulness

Author: Thomas O. Chisholm, 1866-1960 Meter: 11.10.11.10 with refrain Appears in 189 hymnals Scripture: Malachi 3:6 First Line: Great is thy faithfulness, O God my Father Refrain First Line: Great is thy faithfulness! Lyrics: 1 Great is thy faithfulness, O God my Father, there is no shadow of turning with thee; thou changest not, thy compassions they fail not; as thou has been thou forever wilt be. Refrain: Great is thy faithfulness! Great is thy faithfulness! Morning by morning new mercies I see; all I have needed thy hand hath provided-- great is thy faithfulness, Lord, unto me! 2 Summer and winter, and springtime and harvest, sun, moon and stars in their courses above join with all nature in manifold witness to thy great faithfulness, mercy and love. [Refrain] 3 Pardon for sin and a peace that endureth, thy own dear presence to cheer and to guide; strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow, blessings all mine, with ten thousand beside! [Refrain] Used With Tune: FAITHFULNESS

On Jordan's Bank

Author: Charles Coffin, 1676-1749; John Chandler, 1806-1876 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 230 hymnals Scripture: Malachi 3:1 First Line: On Jordan's bank the Baptist's cry Lyrics: 1 On Jordan's bank the Baptist's cry Announces that the Lord is nigh; Awake and hearken, for he brings Glad tidings of the King of kings. 2 Then cleansed be every life from sin; Make straight the way for God within, And let each heart prepare a home Where such a mighty guest may come. 3 For you are our salvation, Lord, Our refuge, and our great reward; Without your grace we waste away Like flow'rs that wither and decay. 4 To heal the sick stretch out your hand, And bid the fallen sinner stand; Shine forth, and let your light restore Earth's own true loveliness once more. 5 All praise the Son eternally, Whose advent set his people free; Whom with the Father we adore And Spirit blest for evermore. Topics: Seasons and Feasts Advent; Seasons and Feasts Baptism of the Lord Used With Tune: WINCHESTER NEW

Return, O wanderer, now return

Author: Collyer Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 537 hymnals Scripture: Malachi 3:7 Lyrics: 1 Return, O wanderer, now return, And seek thy Father's face! Those new desires, which in thee burn, Were kindled by his grace. 2 Return, O wanderer, now return! He hears thy humble sigh; He sees thy softened spirit mourn, When no one else is nigh. 3 Return, O wanderer, now return! Thy Saviour bids thee live: Go to his bleeding feet, and learn How freely he'll forgive. 4 Return, O wanderer, now return, And wipe the falling tear! Thy Father calls--no longer mourn: His love invites thee near. Topics: Provisions of the Gospel Warnings ; The Invitation of Love

Come, Thou long-expected Jesus

Author: Charles Wesley Meter: 8.7.8.7 Appears in 749 hymnals Scripture: Malachi 3:1 Topics: God: His Attributes, Works and Word The Son - Second Coming Used With Tune: LEIPSIC

The God of Abraham Praise

Author: Thomas Olivers Meter: 6.6.8.4 D Appears in 454 hymnals Scripture: Malachi 3:6 Lyrics: 1 The God of Abraham praise, who reigns enthroned above, the Ancient of eternal days, the God of love! The Lord, the great I AM, by earth and heaven confessed we bow before his holy name forever blest. 2 He by his name has sworn, on this we shall depend, and as on eagles' wings upborne to heaven ascend. There we shall see his face, his power we shall adore and sing the wonders of his grace forevermore. 3 The goodly land I see, with peace and plenty blest, a land of sacred liberty and endless rest. There milk and honey flow, and oil and wine abound; the tree of life forever grows with mercy crowned. 4 There rules the Lord our King, the Lord our Righteousness, victorious over death and sin, the Prince of Peace. On Zion's sacred height his kingdom he maintains, and glorious with his saints in light forever reigns. 5 Triumphant hosts on high give thanks to God and sing, and "Holy, holy, holy" cry, "Almighty King!" Hail, Abraham's God and ours! One mighty hymn we raise. All power and majesty be yours and endless praise! Topics: Doxologies; Biblical Names & Places Abraham; King, God/Christ as; The New Creation; Angels; Biblical Names & Places Abraham; Doxologies; King, God/Christ as; New Creation Used With Tune: LEONI Text Sources: Hebrew doxology (based on a )

Jesús de los Cielos

Author: J. B. Cabrera Appears in 11 hymnals Scripture: Malachi 3:16-17 First Line: Jesús de los cielos al mundo bajó Refrain First Line: Los niños salvados

How Firm a Foundation

Meter: 11.11.11.11 Appears in 2,149 hymnals Scripture: Malachi 3:1-4 First Line: How firm a foundation, you saints of the Lord Lyrics: 1 How firm a foundation, you saints of the Lord, is laid for your faith in his excellent word! What more can he say than to you he has said, to you who for refuge to Jesus have fled? 2 "Fear not, I am with you; O be not dismayed, for I am your God and will still give you aid; I'll strengthen you, help you, and cause you to stand, upheld by my righteous, omnipotent hand. 3 "When through the deep waters I call you to go, the rivers of sorrow shall not overflow; for I will be with you in trouble to bless, and sanctify to you your deepest distress. 4 "When through fiery trials your pathway shall lie, my grace, all-sufficient, shall be your supply. The flame shall not hurt you; I only design your dross to consume and your gold to refine. 5 "The soul that on Jesus still leans for repose, I will not, I will not desert to its foes; that soul, though all hell should endeavor to shake, I'll never, no, never, no never forsake!" Topics: Trust and Guidance; Christ--Protection by; Christian year-All Saints; Deliverance; Trust and Confidence Used With Tune: FOUNDATION Text Sources: J. Rippon's Selection of Hymns (1787), alt.

Fight the good fight with all your might

Author: John Samuel Bewley Monsell (1811-1875) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 486 hymnals Scripture: Malachi 3:6 Lyrics: 1 Fight the good fight with all your might; Christ is your strength, and Christ your right; lay hold on life, and it shall be your joy and crown eternally. 2 Run the straight race through God's good grace, lift up your eyes, and seek his face; life with its way before us lies; Christ is the way, and Christ the prize. 3 Cast care aside, lean on your Guide; his boundless mercy will provide. Trust, and your trusting soul shall prove Christ is its life, and Christ its love. 4 Faint not, nor fear; his arms are near; he does not change, and you are dear: only believe, and Christ shall be your all in all eternally. Topics: Life in Christ Our Response to Christ - In Discipleship; Conflict; Eternal Life; Trust Used With Tune: DUKE STREET

Spirit divine, attend our prayers

Author: Andrew Reed (1787-1862) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 394 hymnals Scripture: Malachi 3:3-4 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

Be Still, My Soul

Author: Katharina A. von Schlegel; Jane L. Borthwick Meter: 10.10.10.10.10.10 Appears in 181 hymnals Scripture: Malachi 3:6 First Line: Be still, my soul! The Lord is on your side Lyrics: 1 Be still, my soul! the Lord is on your side: bear patiently the cross of grief or pain; leave to your God to order and provide; in every change he faithful will remain. Be still, my soul! Your best, your heavenly Friend thro' thorny ways leads to a joyful end. 2 Be still, my soul! Your God will undertake to guide the future as he has the past; your hope, your confidence let nothing shake; all now mysterious shall be bright at last. Be still, my soul! The waves and winds still know his voice who ruled them while he dwelt below. 3 Be still, my soul! The hour is hastening on when we shall be forever with the Lord, when disappointment, grief and fear are gone, sorrow forgot, love’s purest joys restored. Be still, my soul! When change and tears are past, all safe and blessèd we shall meet at last. Topics: Assurance; Calmness; Confidence; Cross of Believers; God Mystery; God Providence; Heaven Used With Tune: FINLANDIA

Come Down, O Love Divine!

Author: Richard F. Littledale Meter: 6.6.11.6.6.11 Appears in 109 hymnals Scripture: Malachi 3:2-3 First Line: Come down, O Love divine Lyrics: 1 Come down, O love divine! Seek out this soul of mine and visit it with your own ardor glowing: O Comforter, draw near, within my heart appear, and kindle it, your holy flame bestowing. 2 O let it freely burn, till earthly passions turn to dust and ashes in its heat consuming; and let your glorious light shine ever on my sight, and make my pathway clear, by your illuming. 3 Let holy charity my outward vesture be, and lowliness become my inner clothing; true lowliness of heart which takes the humbler part, and for its own shortcomings weeps with loathing. 4 And so the yearning strong with which the soul will long shall far surpass the power of human telling; for none can guess its grace till we become the place in which the Holy Spirit makes his dwelling. Topics: Holy Spirit Comforter; Holy Spirit Indweller; Aspiration; Confession; Holy Spirit Comforter; Holy Spirit Images of; Holy Spirit Images of; Holy Spirit Indweller; Humility; Love Our Love of Others Used With Tune: DOWN AMPNEY Text Sources: After Bianco da Siena, 15th C.; rev. Hymns for Today's Church, 1982

He'll Never Forget to Keep Me

Author: F. A. G. Appears in 22 hymnals Scripture: Malachi 3:6 First Line: My Father has many dear children Topics: Assurance; Solo Used With Tune: [My Father has many dear children]

Bring Ye all the Tithes

Author: Helen E. Rasmussen Appears in 14 hymnals Scripture: Malachi 3:10 First Line: Hear the words of scripture from the ages past Refrain First Line: Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse Used With Tune: [Hear the words of scripture from the ages past]

Niños, Joyas De Cristo

Author: H. C. Ball Appears in 11 hymnals Scripture: Malachi 3:17 First Line: Los niños son de Cristo Refrain First Line: Joyas, joyas, joyas Used With Tune: [Los niños son de Cristo]

Refiner's Fire

Author: Brian Doerksen, 20th c. Appears in 10 hymnals Scripture: Malachi 3:3 First Line: Purify my heart, let me be as gold and precious silver Used With Tune: [Purify my heart]

Restore, O Lord, the honour of your name!

Author: Graham Kendrick (b. 1950); Chris Rolinson (b. 1958) Meter: Irregular Appears in 9 hymnals Scripture: Malachi 3:2-3 Topics: Life in Christ Christ Risen - Reign and Priesthood; Purity Of Heart; Renewal Used With Tune: RESTORE, O LORD

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