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All Hail the Pow'r of Jesus' Name

Author: Edward Perronet Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 3,445 hymnals Scripture: Colossians 1:15-19 First Line: All hail the pow'r of Jesus' name! Lyrics: 1 All hail the pow'r of Jesus' name! Let angels prostrate fall, let angels prostrate fall; bring forth the royal diadem, and crown him, crown him, crown him, crown him, and crown him Lord of all. 2 Crown him, you martyrs of our God, who from his altar all, who from his altar call; extol the stem of Jesse's rod, and crown him, crown him, crown him, crown him, and crown him Lord of all. Topics: Reign of Christ; Christ--Adoration and praise; Christ--Name of Jesus; Christ--Victorious; Christian year--Reign of Christ; Salvation Used With Tune: DIADEM

Alas! And Did My Savior Bleed

Author: Isaac Watts Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 2,314 hymnals Scripture: Colossians 1:11-23 Lyrics: 1 Alas! And did my Savior bleed, and did my Sovereign die! Would he devote that sacred head for sinners such as I! 2 Was it for sins that I have done he suffered on the tree? Amazing pity! Grace unknown! And love beyond degree! 3 Well might the sun in darkness hide and shut its glories in, when Christ, the great Redeemer, died for human creatures' sin. 4 But drops of grief can ne'er repay the debt of love I owe; here, Lord, I give myself away; 'tis all that I can do. Topics: Atonement; Christian Year Palm Sunday; Christian Year Maundy Thursday; Christian Year Good Friday; Commitment; Grace; Jesus Christ Passion and Death Used With Tune: MARTYRDOM

Blessed Be the Tie That Binds

Author: John Fawcett Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 2,282 hymnals Scripture: Colossians 1:3-4 Lyrics: 1 Blessed be the tie that binds our hearts in Christian love; the fellowship of kindred minds is like to that above. 2 Before our Father's throne we pour our ardent prayers; our fears, our hopes, our aims are one, our comforts and our cares. 3 We share our mutual woes, our mutual burdens bear; and often for each other flows the sympathizing tear. 4 From sorrow, toil, and pain, and sin we shall be free; and perfect love and friendship reign through all eternity. Topics: Fellowship and Family Life; Fellowship; Grief and sorrow; Love for Others; Parting Used With Tune: DENNIS

Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing

Author: Robert Robinson Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 2,211 hymnals Scripture: Colossians 1:21-22 Lyrics: 1 Come, thou Fount of every blessing, tune my heart to sing thy grace; streams of mercy, never ceasing, call for songs of loudest praise. Teach me some melodious sonnet, sung by flaming tongues above. Praise the mount– I'm fixed upon it– mount of God's unchanging love. 2 Here I raise my Ebenezer; hither by thy help I've come; and I hope, by thy good pleasure, safely to arrive at home. Jesus sought me when a stranger, wandering from the fold of God; he, to rescue me from danger, interposed his precious blood. 3 Oh, to grace how great a debtor daily I'm constrained to be! Let that grace now like a fetter, bind my wandering heart to thee: prone to wander, Lord, I feel it, prone to leave the God I love; here's my heart, oh, take and seal it; seal it for thy courts above. Topics: Biblical Names and Places Ebenezer; Eternal Life; Jesus Christ Blood of; Jesus Christ Grace; Music and Singing; Elements of Worship Opening of Worship: Called And Gathered Used With Tune: NETTLETON

Just as I Am, without One Plea

Author: Charlotte Elliott; Tomás M. Westrup; Anon. Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 2,136 hymnals Scripture: Colossians 1:13-14 First Line: Just as I am, without one plea (Tal como soy de pecador) (큰-죄에빠-진날위해) Lyrics: ENGLISH: 1 Just as I am, without one plea but that thy blood was shed for me, and that thou biddest me come to thee, O Lamb of God, I come; I come! 2 Just as I am, though tossed about with many‿a conflict, many‿a doubt, fightings and fears within, without, O Lamb of God, I come; I come! 3 Just as I am, thou wilt receive, wilt welcome, pardon, cleanse, relieve; because thy promise I believe, O Lamb of God, I come; I come! 4 Just as I am, thy love unknown has broken every barrier down; now to be thine, yea, thine alone, O Lamb of God, I come; I come! SPANISH: 1 Tal como soy de pecador, sin más confianza que tu amor;  a tu llamada vengo ati,  ¡Cordero de Dios, heme aquí! Topics: Atonement; Commitment; Forgiveness; Invitation; Repentance; Trusting in the Promises of God Used With Tune: WOODWORTH

When I Survey the Wondrous Cross

Author: Isaac Watts (1674-1748) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 2,009 hymnals Scripture: Colossians 1:15-29 Lyrics: 1 When I survey the wondrous cross on which the Prince of glory died, my richest gain I count but loss, and pour contempt on all my pride. 2 Forbid it, Lord, that I should boast, save in the cross of Christ, my God; all the vain things that charm me most, I sacrifice them to his blood. 3 See, from his head, his hands, his feet, sorrow and love flow mingled down; did e’er such love and sorrow meet, or thorns compose so rich a crown? 4 Were the whole realm of nature mine, that were an offering far too small; love so amazing, so divine, demands my soul, my life, my all. Topics: Discipleship; Holy Week (Good Friday); Praise of God; Sunday of the Passion Used With Tune: ROCKINGHAM

Cristo y su Iglesia

Appears in 1,891 hymnals Scripture: Colossians 1:18 First Line: Vosotros sois el cuerpo de Cristo Topics: Hermandad; Brotherhood; Iglesia; Church

Jesus Shall Reign

Author: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 1,804 hymnals Scripture: Colossians 1:17-19 First Line: Jesus shall reign where'er the sun Lyrics: 1 Jesus shall reign where'er the sun Does its successive journeys run; His kingdom stretch from shore to shore, Till moons shall wax and wane no more. 2 To him shall endless prayer be made, And praises throng to crown his head; His name like sweet perfume shall rise With ev'ry morning sacrifice. 3 People and realms of ev'ry tongue Dwell on his love with sweetest song, And children's voices shall proclaim Their early blessings on his name. 4 Blessings abound where'er he reigns, The pris'ners leap to lose their chains; The weary find eternal rest, And all who suffer want are blest. 5 Let ev'ry creature rise and bring Their joyful praises to our King; Angels descend with songs again, And earth repeat the loud amen! Topics: Holy Name; Kingdom/Reign of God; Morning; Praise; The Liturgical Year Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe; The Liturgical Year The Ascension of the Lord Used With Tune: DUKE STREET

O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing

Author: Charles Wesley Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,746 hymnals Scripture: Colossians 1:13-14 Lyrics: 1 O for a thousand tongues to sing Our dear Redeemer's praise, The glories of our God and King, The triumphs of his grace! 2 Jesus, the name that charms our fears, That bids our sorrows cease— Its music in the sinner's ears Brings life, and health, and peace. 3 Our gracious Master and our God, Assist us to proclaim, To spread through all the earth abroad, The honors of your name. 4 Glory to God and praise and love Be now and ever given By saints below and saints above, The church in earth and heaven. Amen. Topics: Service for the Lord's Day Opening of Worship; Service for the Lord's Day Conclusion of Worship; Christian Year Ascension Used With Tune: AZMON

In the cross of Christ I glory

Author: Sir John Bowring Meter: 8.7.8.7 Appears in 1,520 hymnals Scripture: Colossians 1:20 Topics: The Christian Life Joy and Peace Used With Tune: RATHBUN

Amazing Grace

Author: Josephine S. (Konwenne) Day (1905-); John Newton (1725-1807); James Settee (1910-); Benjamin T. Arreak (1947-) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,436 hymnals Scripture: Colossians 1:1-14 First Line: Amazing grace! how sweet the sound Lyrics: 1 Amazing grace! How sweet the sound that saved a wretch like me! I once was lost, but now am found: was blind, but now I see. 2 'Twas grace first taught my heart to fear and grace my fears relieved; how precious did that grace appear the hour I first believed! 3 The Lord has promised good to me, his word my hope secures; he will my shield and portion be as long as life endures. 4 Through many dangers, toils, and snares, I have already come; 'tis grace that brought me safe thus far, and grace will lead me home. 5 When we've been there ten thousand years bright shining as the sun, we've no less days to sing God's praise than when we'd first begun. Mohawk: 1 Ioh ne ra a kwat ra o ten raht Ne se wa ah gsia tah kwen Wa ka a tsia a tah ton ha tie es kwe Ses ha tsia a tah tsen rion. 2 Ra o ten en raht ne wa kro ri Iah te se e wak te rons Ne se a ka at ka toh ra o ten en raht Oni son tah keh tah kwe. 3 Eso te e wa ka to hets ton Tsi non ni i iot te ron, Ra oh o ten en raht se wak ne ren en shon Ra on ten raht wa ka wi. 4 No nen tho o non ien te wa we Tsi non te e tsios we te, Ten tsi i te e wa ri wa a kwa a se En tsi te wa sen na ien. Ojibway: 1 Kihcishawencikewin Kaapimaaci' ikoyaan Ninkakippiinkwenaapan hsa Nookom itahsh niwaap 2 Ninkiihsekis imaa nte 'ink Oshawencikewin tahsh Ninkii 'oncipisaa' nentam Ehtepweyentamaan. Topics: Evangelism; Lent (season); Praise of God; Salvation/Redemption Used With Tune: NEW BRITAIN Text Sources: Ojibway translation Voices United, 1996; St. 5, A Collection of Sacred Ballads, Richmond, 1790

O For a Closer Walk With God

Author: William Cowper Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,373 hymnals Scripture: Colossians 1:10 First Line: Oh, for a closer walk with God Used With Tune: ELIZABETHTOWN

A charge to keep I have

Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788 Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 1,358 hymnals Scripture: Colossians 1:9-10 Topics: Calling and Commissioning Used With Tune: CAMBRIDGE (Harrison)

Hark! the Herald Angels Sing

Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788 Meter: 7.7.7.7 D Appears in 1,335 hymnals Scripture: Colossians 1:15 Lyrics: 1 Hark! the herald angels sing, "Glory to the newborn King: peace on earth, and mercy mild, God and sinners reconciled!" Joyful, all ye nations, rise, join the triumph of the skies; with th'angelic host proclaim, "Christ is born in Bethlehem!" Refrain: Hark! the herald angels sing, "Glory to the newborn King." 2 Christ, by highest heaven adored, Christ, the everlasting Lord, late in time behold him come, offspring of the Virgin's womb: veiled in flesh the Godhead see; hail th'incarnate Deity, pleased with us in flesh to dwell, Jesus, our Emmanuel. [Refrain] 3 Hail the heaven born Prince of Peace! Hail the Sun of Righteousness! Light and life to all he brings, risen with healing in his wings. Mild he lays his glory by, born that we no more may die, born to raise us from the earth, born to give us second birth. [Refrain] Used With Tune: MENDELSSOHN

I Love Thy Kingdom, Lord

Author: Timothy Dwight Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 1,333 hymnals Scripture: Colossians 1:24 Lyrics: 1 I love Thy Kingdom, Lord, The house of Thine abode, The Church our blest Redeemer saved With His own precious blood. 2 I love Thy Church, O God: Her walls before Thee stand, Dear as the apple of Thine eye, And graven on Thy hand. 3 For her my tears shall fall, For her my prayers ascend; To her my cares and toils be given, Till toils and cares shall end. 4 Beyond my highest joy I prize her heavenly ways, Her sweet communion, solemn vows, Her hymns of love and praise. 5 Sure as Thy truth shall last, To Zion shall be given The brightest glories earth can yield, And brighter bliss of heaven. Amen. Topics: Church, The; Church, The Church Triumphant; Dedication Services Of a Church; God Kingdom Used With Tune: ST. THOMAS

Jesus, I My Cross Have Taken

Appears in 1,310 hymnals Scripture: Colossians 1:20 Refrain First Line: Perish ev'ry found ambition Lyrics: 1 Jesus, I my cross have taken, All to leave and follow Thee, Naked, poor, despised, forsaken, Thou from hence my all shall be. Refrain: Perish ev’ry fond ambition, All I’ve sought and hoped and known; Yet how rich is my condition, God and heav’n are still my own. 2 Let the world despise, forsake me; They have left my Saviour, too; Human hearts and looks deceive me; Thou art not like man, untrue. [Refrain] 3 Go, then, earthly fame and treasure; Come, disaster, scorn, and pain; In Thy service pain is pleasure; With Thy favor loss is gain. [Refrain] Used With Tune: [Jesus, I my cross have taken]

Lord, Dismiss Us with Your Blessing

Author: John Fawcett, 1740-1817 Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Appears in 1,298 hymnals Scripture: Colossians 1:3-6 Lyrics: 1 Lord, dismiss us with your blessing; fill our hearts with joy and peace. Let us each, your love possessing, triumph in redeeming grace. O refresh us, O refresh us, trav'ling through this wilderness. 2 Thanks we give and adoration for the gospel's joyful sound: may the fruits of your salvation in our hearts and lives abound! Ever faithful, ever faithful to your truth may we be found. 3 So whene'er the signal's given us from earth to call away, borne on angels' wings to heaven, glad the summons to obey, may we ever, may we ever reign with Christ in endless day. Topics: Close of Service Used With Tune: REGENT SQUARE

Heavenly Hope

Author: Rev. Isaac Watts (1674-1748) Appears in 1,231 hymnals Scripture: Colossians 1:12 First Line: When I can read my title clear Topics: Heaven Anticipated; Heaven Rest of; Pilgrims Spirit of Used With Tune: CLINTON

Christ the Lord Is Risen Today

Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788 Meter: 7.7.7.7 with alleluias Appears in 1,184 hymnals Scripture: Colossians 1:18 First Line: Christ the Lord is ris'n to day Lyrics: 1 Christ the Lord is ris'n today! Alleluia! All on earth with angels say, Alleluia! Raise your joys and triumphs high, Alleluia! Sing, O heav'ns and earth, reply, Alleluia! 2 Lives again our glorious King; Alleluia! Where, O death, is now your sting? Alleluia! Once he died our souls to save, Alleluia! Where your victory, O grave? Alleluia! 3 Love's redeeming work is done, Alleluia! Fought the fight, the battle won, Alleluia! Death in vain forbids him rise; Alleluia! Christ has opened paradise. Alleluia! 4 Soar we now where Christ has led, Alleluia! Foll'wing our exalted head; Alleluia! Made like him, like him we rise, Alleluia! Ours the cross, the grave, the skies. Alleluia! Used With Tune: LLANFAIR

God Moves in a Mysterious Way

Author: William Cowper, 1731-1800 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,132 hymnals Scripture: Colossians 1:26 Lyrics: 1 God moves in a mysterious way his wonders to perform; he plants his footsteps in the sea, and rides upon the storm. 2 You fearful saints, fresh courage take; the clouds you so much dread are big with mercy and shall break in blessings on your head. 3 His purposes will ripen fast, unfolding every hour; the bud may have a bitter taste, but sweet will be the flower. 4 Blind unbelief is sure to err and scan his work in vain: God is his own interpreter, and he will make it plain. Used With Tune: DUNDEE

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