Author: C. Wordsworth (1807-1885) Hymnal: Hymns for Today's Church (2nd ed.) #98b (1987) Meter: 7.7.7.7 D Topics: Epiphany 1, Revelation The Baptism of Jesus; Epiphany 3, Revelation Signs of Glory First Line: Songs of thankfulness and praise Lyrics: 1 Songs of thankfulness and praise,
Jesus, Lord, to you we raise;
once revealed, when heaven's star
brought the wise men from afar;
Branch of royal David's stem
in your birth at Bethlehem,
Refrain:
Word before the world began,
God revealed to us in man.
2 God revealed at Jordan's stream,
prophet, priest and king supreme,
once revealed in power divine
changing water into wine:
Cana's holy wedding guest
keeping to the last the best; [Refrain]
3 God revealed in valiant fight,
conquering the devil's might;
sins forgiven, sickness healed,
life restored and God revealed:
once revealed in gracious will
ever bringing good from ill, [Refrain]
4 Stars shall fall and heavens fade,
sun and moon shall dark be made;
Christ will then like lightning shine,
all will see the glorious sign:
all will then the trumpet hear,
all will see the Son appear, [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: ST. GEORGE'S, WINDSOR
Word before the world began