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Now Let the Heav'ns Be Joyful

Author: John of Damascus, c. 696-c. 754; John M. Neale, 1818-66 Meter: 7.6.7.6 with refrain Appears in 3 hymnals Refrain First Line: He is risen! He is risen! Lyrics: 1 Now let the heav'ns be joyful, Let earth her song begin, The ... the Lord is risen! Our joy shall have no end. 2 ... risen! Our joy shall have no end. 3 Let all things seen ... the Lord is risen; Our joy shall have no end. He ... Lord is risen! Our joy shall have no end. Topics: Easter Used With Tune: PROVENCAL

The Day of Resurrection

Author: John of Damascus, 8th cent.; John Mason Neale Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6 Appears in 518 hymnals First Line: The day of resurrection! Lyrics: ... of victory. 2 Our hearts be pure from evil, that we ... the victor strain. 3 Now let the heav'ns be joyful; let earth the song begin! The ... , and all that is therein; let all things seen and unseen ... the Lord is risen, our joy that hath no end. Topics: Jesus Christ Resurrection and Exaltation Used With Tune: LANCASHIRE

He who erected heav'n's bright arch

Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1 hymnal Lyrics: ... He who erected heav’ns bright arch, and ... now, shall be accomplish'd too. 12 Sing to the Lord in joyful ... strains! let ... universal song; and let the scatter'd villages ... notes prolong. 14 Let Kedar’s wilderness afar ... Scripture: Isaiah 42:6-15 Used With Tune: CREDITON

Praise Ye the Lord

Author: John Kempthorne, 1775-1838; Thomas Kelley, 1769-1855; Reginald Heber, 1783-1826; John J. Overholt Meter: 9.9.8.9.9.8.9.8.9.8 Appears in 754 hymnals First Line: Praise ye the Lord, ye heav'ns adore him Lyrics: glory and power Be now and ever to the ... life was given, Let us exalt his name ... ye the Lord, ye heav'ns adore him, Sun, ... and stars rejoice before him, Praise ... Eternal life and joy possessing Through ... Topics: Book One: Hymns, Songs, Chorales; Praise Scripture: Psalm 150:2 Used With Tune: HERR, DIR IST NIEMAND ZU VERGLEICHEN

How Lovely Shines the Morning Star!

Author: Philipp Nicolai Meter: 8.8.7.8.8.7.4.4.4.4.8 Appears in 13 hymnals Lyrics: ... graces, filling all the heav'nly places. 2 Though ... hear our supplication. 3 Now richly to my waiting heart ... . In thy blest body let me be, e'en as the ... him I see, I joy in tribulation. What bliss ... can sever. 5 Rejoice, ye heav'ns; thou earth reply; with ... Topics: Christ advent of; Christ As Bridegroom; Christ Exaltation of; Christ As Friend; Christ As Son of David; Election Scripture: Psalm 45 Used With Tune: WIE SCHÖN LEUCHTET Text Sources: Trans. composite

From Heaven Above to Earth I Come

Author: Martin Luther, 1483-1546; Catherine Winkworth, 1827-1878 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 145 hymnals First Line: From heav'n above to earth I come Lyrics: ... of great joy I bring, whereof I now will say ... of lowly birth shall be the joy of all the earth ... heav'ns and earth were made." 6 How glad we'll be ... to find it so! Then with the shepherds let ... too must sing with joyful tongue that sweetest ancient cradle ... Topics: Christmas Scripture: Luke 2:8-20 Used With Tune: VOM HIMMEL HOCH

How bless'd are they, who always keep

Appears in 55 hymnals Lyrics: ... Statues undefac'd, Shall be my constant Joy; The strict Remembrance of ... Word, establish'd in the Heav'ns, Does all their Orbs sustain ... From me my former Teachers now May abler Counsel take; ... Directed by thy heav'nly Word, Let all my Footsteps be; Nor Wickedness ... Topics: Description of Glory of the Law; Description of Happiness of Man; Prayers When zealous for the Knowledge and Fear of God; Soul's Desire Of Believers Scripture: Psalm 119 Used With Tune: [How bless'd are they, who always keep]

The God of Glory Sends His Summons Forth

Author: Isaac Watts Meter: 10.10.10.10.10.10 Appears in 70 hymnals Lyrics: ... : Heav’n, earth, and hell, draw near; let all ... My redeemed, possess the joys prepared Ere time began; ... am their Judge: ye heav’ns, proclaim abroad My just ... bold blasphemer, and profane, Now feel My wrath, nor ... awake betimes; ye fools, be wise; Awake before this ... Used With Tune: YORKSHIRE Text Sources: The Psalms of David , 1719, alt.

The Universal King

Appears in 12 hymnals First Line: Sing to the Lord, sing His praise all ye people Lyrics: 1 Sing to the Lord, sing His praise, all you peoples, New be your song as new honors ye pay. Sing of His majesty, bless Him forever, Show His salvation from day to day. 2 Tell of His wondrous works, tell of His glory Till through the nations His Name is ... Topics: Adoration; Christ Exaltation of; Christ Second Coming of; Christ The Saviour; Christ Worshiped; Christians Duties of; Church Glory of; Contributions; God Adored and Exalted; God Creator of All; God Glorious; God the judge; God Kingly Character of; God Sovereignty of ; Gospel Gracious Fruit of; Gospel Invitations of ; Idolatry; Joy Reasons for; Judgment Day; Liberality; Missions Encouragements of; Missions Triumphs of; Nations Owe Allegiance to Christ; Offerings; Praise By Men; Praise By Nations; Praise By Universe; Praise Calls to; Praise For God's Justice; Praise Part of Public Worship; Royalty of Christ In His Church; Royalty of Christ Judgment the Prerogative of; Royalty of Christ Ultimate Acknowledgement of; Spritual Sacrifices; Salvation Thanksgiving for; The Sea; Temperance Songs; Worship Acts of; Worship Call to Scripture: Psalm 96 Used With Tune: WESLEY

Soul, Adorn Thyself with Gladness

Author: J. Franck, 1618-77; C. Winkworth, 1827-78 Meter: 8.8.8.8 D Appears in 119 hymnals Lyrics: ... 's splendor; There with joy thy praises render Unto Him ... High o'er all the heav'ns He reigneth, Yet to dwell ... words of life immortal Now He knocketh at thy ... Friend most tender, Jesus, Joy of my desiring, Fount of ... I cry, my Maker: Let me be a fit partaker Of ... Used With Tune: SCHMÜCKE DICH

Christ the Lord Is Risen Today (Lyra)

Author: Charles Wesley; Anonymous Appears in 1,177 hymnals First Line: Christ the Lord is risen today, Alleluia Lyrics: ... Raise your joys and triumphs high, Alleluia! Sing, ye heav’ns, and earth ... ? Alleluia! 5. Soar we now where Christ hath led, Alleluia ... by both be given, Alleluia! Thee we greet triumphant now, Alleluia! ... 8. Hymns of praise then let us sing, Alleluia! Unto Christ ... Used With Tune: EASTER HYMN Text Sources: Translated from Latin to English in Lyra Davidica

Let All the Earth Rejoice

Author: Martin E. Leckebusch Meter: 10.10.10.10 Appears in 1 hymnal First Line: Let all the earth rejoice before the LORD Lyrics: we have scarcely known; let all the ... Let all the earth ... his glory fills the heav'ns and lights the ... the earth rejoice before the LORD, ... till light and joy and freedom mark ... Topics: Endurance; Enemies; God as King of Kings; God as Righteous; Gratitude; Joy; Peoples; Prophecy; Rejoicing; Witness; Zion Scripture: Psalm 97 Used With Tune: WOODLANDS

Rise, Lord, and let thine Enemies

Appears in 1 hymnal Lyrics: ... . Rise, Lord, and let thine Enemies, Abroad dispersed be; Let them, that impiously ... Joy exult his Name; Who by the Name Jehovah rides On Heav'ns ... sully'd Slaves, Yourselves ye now behold, Shine, as Dove's ... their Blood. Fourth Part 24. Now, Lord, we've seen what ... Scripture: Psalm 68

Praise Ye, Praise Ye the Lord

Meter: 6.6.6.6.8.8 Appears in 7 hymnals Lyrics: ... yonder heav'nly height; ye angels, all his hosts, in joyful ... 2 Praise him, ye highest heav'ns, praise him, ye clouds that ... and under his control, ye heav'ns that stand eternally, established by ... and realms of earth, now let your praise be heard; by high and ... Topics: God's Work Creation; God Glory of; God Praise of Scripture: Psalm 148 Used With Tune: COLUMBIA Text Sources: The Psalter, 1912

The Crowning Day

Author: El. Nathan Appears in 57 hymnals First Line: Our Lord is now rejected Lyrics: 1. Our Lord is now rejected, And by the ... by and by. 2. The heav'ns shall glow with splendor, But ... 3. Our pain shall then be over, We'll sin and ... sorrow, And naught but joy before, A joy in our Redeemer, ... 4. Let all that look for, hasten The coming joyful day, ... Topics: The Home Eternal Return of Christ; Special Selections Solos; Special Selections Choir or Quartet Used With Tune: [Our Lord is now rejected]

Jesus, accept the praise

Appears in 59 hymnals Lyrics: ... songs: Through thee we now together came, And part ... d with patience, run With joy th' appointed race! Keep ... thy exiles home! The heav'ns shall pass away; The ... fiery void! 6 Then let us wait the sound That ... release, And labour to be found Of him in spotless ... Topics: For Person joined in Fellowship

Give Thanks to God the Lord

Author: Susan H. Peterson Meter: 6.6.8.6 D Appears in 1 hymnal First Line: Give thanks to God the Lord, Upon his name now call Lyrics: ... holiness now worship and proclaim. 5. Let now the heav’ns rejoice; let earth ... be moved; tell everyone God reigns! Now let the sea resound, be ... jubilant all fields; The forest trees will sing for joy; ... earth’s judge is now revealed. 6. ...

The Heavens Above Declare

Meter: 6.6.6.6.8.8 Appears in 2 hymnals First Line: The heav'ns above declare Lyrics: by night their knowledge teach. 2 No ... from end to end complete-- there's nothing ... The heav'ns above declare ... shall your servant be, from great ... goes forth with joy his race to run. ... Topics: God Glory of; God Greatness of ; Providence Scripture: Psalm 19 Used With Tune: ARTHUR'S SEAT Text Sources: OPC/URCNA 2016

At the Manger

Author: Paul Gerhardt; John Kelly Meter: 4.4.4.7.4.4.4.7 Appears in 1 hymnal First Line: Thy manger is Lyrics: ... blood, High in the heav’ns enthronèd: What Thou dost ... ill undoeth. Immanuel, Of joy the Well, The devil, ... thou art, Be of good cheer, Let nothing e’er ... and ever bless thee. Now think and see How gloriously ... Lo! seest thou Before thee now, Thy flesh and blood, ...

Death and Heaven: The spirit's farewell to the body after long sickness

Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 6 hymnals First Line: How am I held a pris'ner now Lyrics: ... held a pris'ner now, Far from my God ... ; My God! nor let this frame arise, Till ... ev'ry dust be will refin'd. 4 ... blissful thought! What unknown joys this moment brings! Freed ... heav'ns where planets roll, Measuring the cares and joys ... my pow'rs be joy and love. Topics: Death And heaven; Death The moment or; Farewell To this body; Heaven Entrance into; God Sight in heaven; Death And heaven; Death The moment or; Farewell To this body; Heaven Entrance into

JEOHVAH reigns! O let the earth

Appears in 3 hymnals Lyrics: ... reigns! O let the earth exult with joyful voice: And all ... and own. 6 The heav'ns on high his righteousness to ... serve graven images, shall now confounded be; And all who of ... O LORD, thy judgments now appear. 9 For over ... in the LORD, your joy in Him express; And ... Scripture: Psalm 92

To sing the mercies of the Lord

Author: J. H. Appears in 2 hymnals Lyrics: ... last. 5 The heav'ns do shew with joy and mirth thy wond ... the saints is greatly to be dread, And over all ... his horn shall rise, and be exalted high: 26 His ... take away From him, nor let my faithfulness in any wise ... , Lord, thou dost him now reject, and put him in ... Scripture: Psalm 89

Let God arise, and then his foes

Author: T. S. Appears in 2 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Let God arise, and then ... The earth did shake, the heav'ns did drop, great thunder-claps ... with them likewise, 20 Now praised be the Lord, for that ... The singers go before with joy, the minstrels make no ... God with one consent, thereto let all accord, 35 For ... Scripture: Psalm 68

At Easter Morn The Lark, Ascending

Author: Emmanuel Franz August Geibel, 1815-1884; Anonymous Appears in 5 hymnals Lyrics: ... forth her merry lay, To Heav’ns high dome her swift flight ... glad nature’s voice: Awake! let joy be now unbounded, Our Lord is risen ... , let all rejoice! 2 Awake! pour ... ! and join the chorus, mountains! Let every tree and plant take ... Used With Tune: [At Easter morn the lark, ascending]

I Come From Th' Lofty Heav'ns Today

Author: Martin Luther; J. S. Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 2 hymnals First Line: I come from th’ lofty heav’ns today Lyrics: ... I come from th’lofty heav’ns today; I bring a ... soft, so mild, shall be Your joy, your sweet felicity. 3 ... round, That with us now and evermore, Ye may ... 6 "Come all, and let us joyful be; Come with the shepherds ... seize the theme; With joy they peal the anthem ... Used With Tune: VOM HIMMEL HOCH Text Sources: Church Hymn Book by Paul Henkel (New Market, VA: Solomon Henkel, 1816)

Psalm 89

Appears in 11 hymnals First Line: God's mercies I will ever sing Lyrics: ... dispersed thine enemies. 11 The heav'ns are thine, thou for thine ... blessed the people are the joyful sound that know; In brightness ... kindnesses, O Lord, where be they now? Those which in truth and ... our God let be ascribèd then: For evermore so let it be. Amen, ... Scripture: Psalm 89

Christ's Birth

Appears in 30 hymnals First Line: Lift up your heads in joyful hope Lyrics: ... is born. 2 All glory be to God on high, To ... the record is true. 3 Let joy around like rivers flow, Flow ... at peace. 4 Now the good-will of heav'n is shown ... infinite grace. 5 Then let us join the heav'ns above, Where hymning ...

Maschil of Ethan the Ezrahite

Appears in 3 hymnals First Line: The mercies of Jehovah sing Lyrics: ... For ever be up-built: Establish in the very heav'ns, Thy faithfulness ... are the people who The joyful sound do know; Lord in ... , O Lord, where are they now? Which in thy truth and ... let Jehovah blessed be to generations all: Amen, so let it be also Amen, be ... Scripture: Psalm 89

O praise the Lord, for he is good

Appears in 14 hymnals Lyrics: ... The Lord appears my helper now, Nor is my faith ... blaze. and die. 9 Joy to the saints and peace ... Open the gates of Sion now, For we shall worship ... hours his own; Let heav'n rejoice, let earth be glad, And praise ... can raise; The highest heav'ns in which he reigns, ... Scripture: Psalm 118

For ever lasts the mercy of the Lord

Appears in 1 hymnal Lyrics: ... His name in pious anthems be ador'd; 2 Yes; ... to death: They relish now their luxuries no more; ... dreaded spectre flies, 21 Let such sing then the ... ; 37 Their tilth with joy the painful farmers tend; ... donor they forget, They heav'ns beneficence no more engage, ... Scripture: Psalm 107

Stand Up, O God, Be Present Now

Author: Michael Seward, b. 1932 Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8 D Appears in 1 hymnal Lyrics: ... , O God, be present now, and all who hate you, let them run ... destruction, doomed to die. But let the righteous sing and dance ... shout for joy. 2 Stand up, O God, be present now, as once ... voice as riding through the heav'ns you come. [Refrain] Topics: God His Sovereignty; Adversaries; Israel In the Desert; Miracles Scripture: Psalm 68 Used With Tune: STAND UP

Spread the News

Author: Alice Jean Cleator Appears in 1 hymnal First Line: Let the gospel banner be unfurled Refrain First Line: Spread the glorious news Lyrics: 1 Let the gospel banner be unfurled, Spread salvation’s ... from sea to sea, Heav’ns salvation now is full and free, ... , With the burst of heav’nly joy and light. [Refrain] ... 3 Oft as dawns the joy of waking day, Grief ... flee away, While in joy the nations join to sing ... Used With Tune: [Let the gospel banner be unfurled]

Song of Consolation

Author: Paul Gerhardt; J. Kelly Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.7 Appears in 1 hymnal First Line: Thou must not altogether be Lyrics: ... . God therefore all our joys doth blight, Lets trials overtake us, Takes ... . Afflicted band! oh, fall ye now With contrite hearts before Him ... , Nor let aught overthrow thee, E’en when the heav’ns shall pass ... by our narrow thoughts can be Hemm’d and confinèd never ...

Spouse of Christ, whose earthly conflict

Author: Jean Baptiste de Contes, 1601-79 Appears in 4 hymnals Lyrics: ... blessed ones at peace 2 Joyful be this day of gladness, Feast ... the Saints on high; Let our songs, 'mid heav'ns rejoicing, Sound in ... , Chosen as foundation stones, Now behold the city's splendour ... Sign of lifeblood freely spent, Now enjoy the life eternal In ... Topics: All Saints Used With Tune: SPONSA CHRISTI Text Sources: Tr.: Editors and others; Latin

Occasioned by Great and Unseasonable Rain

Author: Paul Gerhardt; John Kelly Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 1 hymnal First Line: O God! who dost Heav'n's sceptre wield Lyrics: ... dost Heav’n’s sceptre wield What is it that now makes ... involv’d in night. The Heav’ns are all with darkness clad ... they vouchsafe. The source of joy becometh sad, The sun hath ... heard by Thee! And let Thine eye now friendly be, The anguish’d ...

Conqu'ring Prince and Lord of Glory

Author: Tersteegen Appears in 10 hymnals Lyrics: ... in light; All the heav'ns are bow'd before Thee ... o'erflowing, On me also be they pour'd; Every ... reign. Lo! Thy presence now is filling All Thy Church ... still I saw Thee here, Let my heart, transplanted hence, ... in heaven e'en now, Where our only joy art Thou!

Save me, O GOD: for mighty streams

Appears in 2 hymnals Lyrics: ... : for mighty streams break now into my soul: 2 ... devouring grave upon me closed be. 16 LORD hear me: ... : 25 Their palace shall be desolate; and all their ... humble this shall see, it joy to them will give: ... 'ners won't despise; 34 Let heav'ns, earth, seas, and ev ... Scripture: Psalm 69

Salvation Unto Us Is Come

Author: P. Speratus, 1484-1551 Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.7 Appears in 20 hymnals Lyrics: ... salvation, So may each Christian now be glad And build on this ... accepted hour Till God give joy for mourning; When He displays ... ne'er by Him forgot, Let this thy hope awaken; His ... heav'ns above, The work begun performs Thy love, Thy worthy name be ... Topics: Justified by Grace; Septuagesima Used With Tune: ES IST DAS HEIL Text Sources: Tr. composite

Thrice happy they who with religious awe

Author: Thomas Cradock Appears in 1 hymnal Lyrics: ... thy word, good God, with joy, with peace, Beneficent, thy servant ... word remains; Firm as the heav'ns what once thy will ordains ... decline; By them celestial wisdom now is mine. NUN: 105 Thy ... , my God, be still my powerful friend, Nor let distracting shame my ... Scripture: Psalm 119

In loftiest strains our sov'reign Lord adore

Appears in 1 hymnal Lyrics: ... 6 While form'd Jehovah heav'ns and seas and earth. ' ... ye heav'ns--thou earth, exult with joy-- Thou air, thou sea--be this ... Smile, smile, ye woods; let flow'rs, let fruits around Adorn your ... judge, th' impartial judge, he now assumes; He comes the righteous ... Scripture: Psalm 96

Rise, sov'reign Lord, in all thy terrors rise

Appears in 1 hymnal Lyrics: ... ; fill'd with pious joy, In loud hosannas they ... r display; How on thy heav'ns, in thy triumphal car, ... Salmons snowy top. 15 Let Bashan boast his head enwrapt ... dread; They own him now the universal king, And to ... bring, 19 Prais'd be the mercies of our sov ... Scripture: Psalm 68

Isaiah 42:1-13: Behold my Servant! see him rise

Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 27 hymnals First Line: Behold my Servant! see him rise Lyrics: ... law divine. He who erected heav’ns bright arch, and bade ... now, shall be accomplished too. Sing to the Lord in joyful strains! let ... the universal song; And let the scattered villages the cheerful ... notes prolong. Let Kedar’s wilderness afar lift ... Scripture: Isaiah 42:1-13

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