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If You Will Trust in God to Guide You

Author: Georg Neumark; Catherine Winkworth; Jaroslav Vajda Meter: 9.8.9.8.8.8 Appears in 182 hymnals Lyrics: 1 If you will trust in God to guide you and hope in God through all your ways, God will give strength, whate'er betide you, and bear you through the evil days. Who trusts in God's unchanging love builds on the rock that will not move. 2 [Copyrighted] 3 Sing, pray, and keep God's ways unswerving; so do your own part faithfully, and trust God's word; though undeserving, you'll find God's promise true to be. God never will forsake in need the soul that trusts in God indeed. Topics: God's Church Life of Discipleship: Trust and Assurance; Assurance; Christian Year: Lent; Comfort; Courage; Empowerment; Funerals and Memorial Services; God: Faithfulness; Grief; Guidance; Hope; Trust Scripture: Psalm 55:22-23 Used With Tune: WER NUR DEN LIEBEN GOTT

Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise

Author: Walter Chalmers Smith Meter: 11.11.11.11 Appears in 212 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Immortal, invisible, God only wise, in light inaccessible hid from our eyes, most blessed, most glorious, the Ancient of Days, almighty, victorious, thy great name we praise. 2 Unresting, unhasting, and silent as light, nor wanting, nor wasting, thou rulest in might; thy justice like mountains high soaring above thy clouds which are fountains of goodness and love. 3 To all, life thou givest, to both great and small; in all life thou livest, the true life of all; we blossom and flourish as leaves on the tree, and wither and perish, but naught changest thee. 4 Thou reignest in glory; thou dwellest in light, thine angels adore thee, all veiling their sight; all praises we render: O help us to see that only the splendor of light hideth thee. Topics: God Majesty and Power; God Beyond All Name and Form Majesty and Power; God; God: Majesty; God: Mystery; God: Names; God: Power; Light; Praise Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:17 Used With Tune: ST. DENIO

Psalm 107:1-9, 33-43

Author: James Weldon Johnson Appears in 48 hymnals First Line: Lift every voice and sing Used With Tune: [Lift every voice and sing]

Love Divine, All Loves Excelling

Author: Charles Wesley Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 1,870 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Love divine, all loves excelling, joy of heaven, 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 every trembling heart. 2 Breathe, O breathe thy loving Spirit into every troubled breast; let us all in thee inherit, let us find the promised rest; take away the love of sinning, alpha and omega be; end of faith, as its beginning, set our hearts at liberty. 3 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. 4 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. Topics: God's Church Life of Discipleship: New Life in Christ; Consummation; Freedom and Liberation; God: Love; New Life in Christ Used With Tune: BEECHER

More Love to Thee, O Christ

Author: Elizabeth P. Prentiss Meter: 6.4.6.4.6.6.4.4 Appears in 829 hymnals Lyrics: 1 More love to thee, O Christ, more love to thee! Hear thou the prayer I make on bended knee; this is my earnest plea, more love, O Christ, to thee, more love to thee, more love to thee. 2 Once earthly joy I craved, sought peace and rest; now thee alone I seek, give what is best; this all my pray'r shall be, more love, O Christ, to thee, more love to thee, more love to thee. 3 Let sorrow do its work, send grief and pain; sweet are thy messengers, sweet their refrain, when they can sing with me, more love, O Christ, to thee, more love to thee, more love to thee. 4 Then shall my latest breath whisper thy praise; this be the parting cry my heart shall raise; this still its pray'r shall be, more love, O Christ, to thee; more love to thee, more love to thee. Topics: God's Church Life of Discipleship: Love and Gratitude; Love; Love: For Christ Used With Tune: MORE LOVE TO THEE

What a Friend We Have in Jesus

Author: Joseph Scriven Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 1,708 hymnals Lyrics: 1 What a friend we have in Jesus, all our sins and griefs to bear! What a privilege to carry everything to God in prayer! Oh, what peace we often forfeit, oh, what needless pain we bear, all because we do not carry everything to God in prayer. 2 Have we trials and temptations? Is there trouble anywhere? We should never be discouraged; take it to the Lord in prayer! Can we find a friend so faithful who will all our sorrows share? Jesus knows our every weakness; take it to the Lord in prayer! 3 Are we weak and heavy laden, cumbered with a load of care? Precious Savior, still our refuge, take it to the Lord in prayer! Do your friends despise, forsake you? Take it to the Lord in prayer! In his arms he'll take and shield you; you will find a solace there. Topics: Life of Discipleship Prayer and Guidance; God's Church Life of Discipleship: Prayer and Guidance; Conflict; Jesus Christ: Love; Prayer; Grief; Guidance Used With Tune: CONVERSE

When in Our Music God Is Glorified

Author: Fred Pratt Green Meter: 10.10.10 with alleluia Appears in 84 hymnals Lyrics: When, in our music, God is glorified, and adoration leaves no room for pride, it is as though the whole creation cried, "Alleluia!" How often, making music, we have found a new dimension in the world of sound, as worship moved us to a more profound "Alleluia!" So has the church, in liturgy and song, in faith and love, through centuries of wrong, borne witness to the truth in every tongue: "Alleluia!" And did not Jesus sing a Psalm that night when utmost evil strove against the Light? Then let us sing, for whom he won the fight: "Alleluia!" Let every instrument be tuned for praise! Let all rejoice who have a voice to raise! And may God give us faith to sing always: "Alleluia!" Topics: God Beyond All Name and Form Praise to God; God; Music and Singing; Praise Used With Tune: ENGELBERG

O God, Unseen Yet Ever Near

Author: Edward Osler Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 134 hymnals Lyrics: 1 O God, unseen yet ever near, reveal thy presence now, while we, in love that hath no fear, before thy glory bow. 2 Here may thy faithful people know the blessings of thy love-- the streams that thro' the desert flow, the manna from above. 3 Awhile beside the fount we stay and eat this bread of thine; then go rejoicing, on our way, renewed with strength divine. Topics: The Church at Worship The Lord's Supper; God's Church The Church at Worship: The Lord's Supper; God: Presence; Lord's Supper Used With Tune: BELMONT

God of Our Life

Author: Hugh T. Kerr Meter: 10.4.10.4.10.10 Appears in 51 hymnals First Line: God of our life, through all the circling years Lyrics: 1 God of our life, through all the circling years, we trust in you; in all the past, through all our hopes and fears, your hand we view. With each new day, when morning lifts the veil, we own your mercies, Lord, which never fail. 2 God of the past, our times are in your hand; with us abide. Lead us by faith to hope's true Promised Land; be now our guide. With you to bless, the darkness shines as light, and faith's fair vision changes into sight. 3 God of the coming years, through paths unknown we follow you; when we are strong, Lord, leave us not alone; our faith renew. Be now for us in life our daily bread, our heart's true home when all our years have sped. Topics: Times and Seasons New Year; God's World Times and Seasons: New Year; Aging; Eternal Life; God: Faithfulness; New Year; Trust Used With Tune: SANDON

His Eye Is on the Sparrow

Author: Civilla D. Martin Appears in 100 hymnals First Line: Why should I feel discouraged Lyrics: 1 Why should I feel discouraged, why should the shadows come, why should my heart be lonely, and long for heaven and home, when Jesus is my portion? My constant Friend is he: his eye is on the sparrow, and I know he watches me; his eye is on the sparrow, and I know he watches me. Refrain: I sing because I’m happy, I sing because I’m free, for his eye is on the sparrow, and I know he watches me. 2 “Let not your heart be troubled,” his tender word I hear, and resting on his goodness, I lose my doubts and fears; though by the path he leadeth, but one step I may see; his eye is on the sparrow, and I know he watches me; his eye is on the sparrow, and I know he watches me. [Refrain] 3 Whenever I am tempted, whenever clouds arise, when songs give place to sighing, when hope within me dies, I draw the closer to him, from care he sets me free; his eye is on the sparrow, and I know he watches me; his eye is on the sparrow, and I know he watches me. [Refrain] Topics: God Beyond All Name and Form Providence and Care; Comfort; God; God: Providence; Jesus Christ: Presence Scripture: Luke 12:6-7 Used With Tune: SPARROW

Good Christian Friends, Rejoice

Author: John Mason Neale Meter: Irregular Appears in 220 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Good Christian friends, rejoice with heart and soul and voice! Listen now to what we say: News! News! Jesus Christ is born today. Ox and ass before him bow, and he is in the manger now. Christ is born today! Christ is born today! 2 Good Christian friends, rejoice with heart and soul and voice! Now you hear of endless bliss; Joy! Joy! Jesus Christ was born for this! He has opened heaven's door, and we are blest for evermore. Christ was born for this! Christ was born for this! 3 Good Christian friends, rejoice with heart and soul and voice! Now you need not fear the grave: Peace! Peace! Jesus Christ was born to save! Calls you one and calls you all to gain the everlasting hall. Christ was born to save! Christ was born to save! Topics: God Known in Jesus Christ Birth; Christian Year: Christmas; Jesus Christ; Jesus Christ: Birth Used With Tune: IN DULCI JUBILO Text Sources: Latin (14th century)

Here, O My Lord, I See Thee Face to Face

Author: Horatius Bonar Meter: 10.10.10.10 Appears in 316 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Here, O our Lord, I see thee face to face, here would I touch and handle things unseen; here grasp with firmer hand eternal grace, and all my weariness upon thee lean. 2 Here I will feed upon the bread of God, here drink with thee the royal wine of heav'n; here would I lay aside each earthly load; here taste afresh the calm of sin forgiv'n. 3 Too soon we rise; the symbols disappear; the feast, tho' not the love, is past and gone; the bread and wine remove, but thou art here-- nearer than ever--still my shield and sun. 4 Feast after feast thus comes and passes by; yet, passing, points to that glad feast above-- giving sweet foretaste of the festal joy, the Lamb’s great bridal feast of bliss and love. Topics: The Church at Worship The Lord's Supper; God's Church The Church at Worship: The Lord's Supper; Lord's Supper Used With Tune: CONSOLATION

There Is a Balm in Gilead

Meter: Irregular Appears in 108 hymnals First Line: Sometimes I feel discouraged Lyrics: There is a balm in Gilead to make the wounded whole; there is a balm in Gilead to heal the sin-sick soul. 1 Sometimes I feel discouraged, and think my work’s in vain, but then the Holy Spirit revives my soul again. There is a balm in Gilead to make the wounded whole; there is a balm in Gilead to heal the sin-sick soul. 2 If you cannot preach like Peter, if you cannot pray like Paul, you can tell the love of Jesus, and say "He died for all!" There is a balm in Gilead to make the wounded whole; there is a balm in Gilead to heal the sin-sick soul. 3 Don't ever feel discouraged, for Jesus is your friend; and if you lack for knowledge he'll ne'er refuse to lend. There is a balm in Gilead to make the wounded whole; there is a balm in Gilead to heal the sin-sick soul. Topics: God's Church Healing and Wholeness; God's Church Healing and Wholeness; Adversity; Comfort; Healing; Spirituals Scripture: Jeremiah 8:22 Used With Tune: BALM IN GILEAD Text Sources: African-American spiritual

O God of Earth and Altar

Author: Gilbert K.h Chesterton; Jane Parker Huber Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 75 hymnals Lyrics: 1 O God of earth and altar, bow down and hear our cry; our earthly rulers falter, our people drift and die; the walls of gold entomb us, the swords of scorn divide; take not your thunder from us, but take away our pride. 2 From all that terror teaches, from lies of pen and tongue, from all the easy speeches that soothe in our wrong, from sale and profanation of honor and the sword, from sleep and from damnation, deliver us, good Lord! 3 [copyrighted] Topics: Times and Seasons National Songs; God's World Times and Seasons: National Songs; Judgment; Justice; Nation Used With Tune: LLANGLOFFAN

Purer in Heart, O God

Author: Fannie Estelle Davison Meter: 6.4.6.4.6.6.4.4 Appears in 110 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Purer in heart, O God, help me to be; may I devote my life wholly to thee. Watch thou my wayward feet, guide me with counsel sweet; purer in heart, help me to be. 2 Purer in heart, O God, help me to be; teach me to do thy will most lovingly. Be thou my friend and guide, let me with thee abide; purer in heart, help me to be. 3 Purer in heart, O God, help me to be; that I thy holy face one day may see. Keep me from secret sin, reign thou my soul within; purer in heart, help me to be. Topics: Life of Discipleship Prayer and Guidance; God's Church Life of Discipleship: Prayer and Guidance; Empowerment; Prayer; Guidance Scripture: Matthew 5:8 Used With Tune: PURER IN HEART

Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming

Author: Theodore Baker Meter: 7.6.7.6.6.7.6 Appears in 102 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Lo, how a rose, e'er blooming, from tender stem hath sprung, of Jesse's lineage coming by faithful prophets sung; it came, a flow'ret bright, amid the cold of winter when half-spent was the night. 2 Isaiah 'twas foretold it, the rose I have in mind; with Mary we behold it, the virgin mother kind. To show God's love aright she bore to us a Savior when half-spent was the night. Topics: God Known in Jesus Christ Birth; Christian Year: Christmas; Jesus Christ; Jesus Christ: Birth Scripture: Isaiah 11:1 Used With Tune: ES IST EIN ROS Text Sources: German carol (15th century)

Hail to the Lord's Anointed

Author: James Montgomery Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 846 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Hail to the Lord's Anointed, great David's greater Son! Hail, in the time appointed, his reign on earth begun! He comes to break oppression, to set the captive free, to take away transgressions, and rule in equity. 2 He comes with justice speedy to those who suffer wrong, to help the poor and needy, and bid the weak be strong, to give them songs for sighing, their darkness turn to light, whose souls, condemned and dying, are precious in his sight. 3 He shall come down like showers upon the fruitful earth; love, joy, and hope, like flowers, spring in his path to birth. Before him, on the mountains, shall peace, the herald, go, and righteousness, in fountains, from hill to valley flow. 5 To him shall prayer unceasing and daily vows ascend, his kingdom still increasing, a kingdom without end. The tide of time shall never his covenant remove. His name shall stand for ever; that name to us is Love. Topics: God Known in Jesus Christ Advent; Christian Year: Advent; Freedom and Liberation; Jesus Christ; Jesus Christ: Advent; Jesus Christ: Reign; Justice Scripture: Psalm 72 Used With Tune: SHEFFIELD

God the Spirit, Guide and Guardian

Author: Carl P. Daw, Jr. Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 13 hymnals Lyrics: 1 God the Spirit, guide and guardian, wind-sped flame and hovering dove, breath of life and voice of prophets, sign of blessing, power of love: give to those who lead your people fresh anointing of your grace; send them forth as bold apostles to your church in every place. 2 Christ our Savior, sovereign, shepherd, word made flesh, love crucified, teacher, healer, suffering servant, friend of sinners, foe of pride: in your tending may all pastors* learn and live a shepherd's care; grant them courage and compassion shown through word and deed and prayer. 3 Great Creator, life-bestower, truth beyond all thought's recall, fount of wisdom, womb of mercy, giving and forgiving all: as you know our strength and weakness, so may those the church exalts oversee its life steadfastly yet not overlook its faults. 4 Triune god, mysterious being, undivided and diverse, deeper than our minds can fathom, greater than our creeds rehearse: help us in our varied callings your full image to proclaim, that our ministries uniting may give glory to your name. *when appropriate, ministers, leaders, elders, teachers or deacons may be substituted for pastors. Topics: God's Church Ministry; God: Trinity; Ministry; Ordination Used With Tune: HYFRYDOL

Give Thanks

Author: Henry Smith Meter: Irregular Appears in 40 hymnals First Line: Give thanks with a grateful heart Topics: God's Church Life of Discipleship: Love and Gratitude; Choruses and Refrains; Gratitude; Love Scripture: Luke 1:49-53 Used With Tune: GIVE THANKS

Beneath the Forms of Outward Rite

Author: James A. Blaisdell Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 17 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Beneath the forms of outward rite thy supper, Lord, is spread in every quiet upper room where fainting souls are fed. 2 The bread is always consecrate that friend divide with friend; each act of true community repeats thy feast again. 3 The blessed cup is only passed true memory of thee, when life anew pours out its wine with rich sufficiency. 4 O Master, through these symbols shared, thine own dear self impart, that in our daily life may flame the passion of thy heart. Topics: The Church at Worship The Lord's Supper; God's Church The Church at Worship: The Lord's Supper; Lord's Supper Used With Tune: BELMONT

In the Name of the Lord

Author: Phill McHugh; Gloria Gaither; Sandi Patty Meter: Irregular Appears in 11 hymnals First Line: There is strength in the name of the Lord Topics: God Beyond All Name and Form Praise to God; Choruses and Refrains; God; Praise Used With Tune: IN THE NAME OF THE LORD

Glory Be to the Father

Appears in 999 hymnals First Line: Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost Lyrics: Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost; as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Topics: God Beyond All Name and Form Praise to God; Glory to God; God; Praise; Service Music: Glorias Used With Tune: MEINEKE Text Sources: Lesser Doxology (3rd-4th centuries)

Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow

Author: Thomas Ken Appears in 1,247 hymnals Lyrics: Praise God from whom all blessings flow; praise God, all creatures here below; praise God above, ye heavenly host: Creator, Christ, and Holy Ghost. Amen. Topics: God Beyond All Name and Form Praise to God; God; Praise; Service Music: Doxologies Used With Tune: OLD HUNDREDTH

Amazing Grace!

Author: John Newton; Anonymous Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,438 hymnals 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 Through many dangers, toils, and snares, I have already come; 'tis grace hath brought me safe thus far, and grace will lead me home. 4 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. Topics: God's Church Life of Discipleship: Trust and Assurance; Assurance; Comfort; Eternal Life; God: Grace; Salvation; Hope; Trust Used With Tune: NEW BRITAIN

Hear Our Prayer, O Lord

Appears in 102 hymnals Lyrics: Hear our prayer, O Lord, hear our prayer, O Lord; incline thine ear to us, and grant us thy peace. Amen. Topics: The Church at Worship Communal Prayer; God's Church The Church at Worship: Communal Prayer; Prayer; Service Music: Prayer Responses Scripture: Psalm 143:1 Used With Tune: HEAR OUR PRAYER Text Sources: Psalm 143:1

We Gather Together

Author: Theodore Baker; Ruth Duck Meter: Irregular Appears in 201 hymnals First Line: We gather together to ask the Lord's blessing Topics: God's Church The Church at Worship: Gathering; Gathering; God: Faithfulness; God: Presence; God: Providence; God: Wisdom Used With Tune: KREMSER Text Sources: Nederlandtsche Gedenckclanck, 1626

Thy Word

Author: Amy Grant Meter: Irregular Appears in 21 hymnals First Line: Thy word is a lamp unto my feet Topics: The Church at Worship The Bible; God's Church The Church at Worship: The Bible; Bible; Service Music: Reading of Scripture Scripture: Psalm 119:105 Used With Tune: THY WORD

This Is My Song

Author: Georgia Harkness; Lloyd Stone Meter: 11.10.11.10.11.10 Appears in 28 hymnals First Line: This is my song, O God of all the nations Topics: Times and Seasons National Songs; God's World Times and Seasons: National Songs; God: Reign; Peace on Earth Used With Tune: FINLANDIA

The Lord's Prayer

Meter: Irregular Appears in 734 hymnals First Line: Our Father, which art in heaven Lyrics: Our Father, which art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation but deliver us from the evil: for thine is the kingdom, and the power and the glory, forever, Amen. Amen. Topics: The Church at Worship Communal Prayer; God's Church The Church at Worship: Communal Prayer; Forgiveness; God: Reign; Lord's Prayer; Prayer Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13 Used With Tune: MALOTTE Text Sources: Matthew 6:9-13 (KJV)

The God of Abraham Praise

Author: Daniel ben Judah; Max Landsberg ; Newton Mann Meter: 6.6.8.4 D Appears in 65 hymnals Lyrics: 1 The God of Abraham praise. All praised be the Name, who was and is and is to be, is still the same; the one eternal God, ere all that now appears; the First, the Last, beyond all thought through timeless years! 2 God's Spirit flowing free, high surging where it will-- in prophet's word it spoke of old-- is speaking still. Established is God's law, and changeless it shall stand, deep writ upon the human heart, on sea, or land. 3 God has eternal life implanted in the soul. God's love shall be our strength and stay, while ages roll. Praise to the living God! All praised be the Name, who was, and is, and is to be, is still the same! Topics: God Beyond All Name and Form Praise to God; Eternal Life; God; God: Faithfulness; God: Names; Praise Used With Tune: LEONI

God of the Fertile Fields

Author: Georgia Harkness Meter: 6.6.4.6.6.6.4 Appears in 15 hymnals Lyrics: 1 God of the fertile fields, shaper of earth that yields our daily bread, forth from your bounteous hand come gifts your love has planned, that all, in ev'ry land, be clothed and fed. 2 We would be stewards true, holding in trust from you all that you give; help us in love to share, teach us like you to care, for people everywhere, that all may live. 3 As grows the hidden seed to fruit that serves our need, your reign yet grows. So let our toil be used, no gift of yours abused, no humble task refused your love bestows. 4 God of the countryside, dear to our Lord who died to make us one; we pledge our lives anew, in faithful love to you; guide all we say and do, till life is done. Topics: God's World Care of the Earth; Care of the Earth; God: Reign; Rural Life; Harvest; Stewardship Used With Tune: ITALIAN HYMN

To God Be the Glory

Author: Fanny J. Crosby Meter: 11.11.11.11 with refrain Appears in 228 hymnals First Line: To God be the glory, great things he hath done! Refrain First Line: Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, let the earth hear his voice! Lyrics: 1 To God be the glory, great things he hath done! So loved he the world that he gave us his Son, who yielded his life an atonement for sin, and opened the life gate that all may go in. Refrain: Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, let the earth hear his voice! Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, let the people rejoice! Oh, come to the Father, thru Jesus the Son, and give him the glory, great things he hath done. 2 O perfect redemption, the purchase of blood, to every believer the promise of God; the vilest offender who truly believes, that moment from Jesus a pardon receives. [Refrain] 3 Great things he hath taught us, great things he hath done, and great our rejoicing through Jesus the Son; but purer, and higher, and greater will be our wonder, our transport, when Jesus we see. [Refrain] Topics: God Beyond All Name and Form Grace and Love; Eternal Life; God; God: Glory; God: Grace; God: Love; Praise Used With Tune: TO GOD BE THE GLORY

For All the Saints

Author: William W. How Meter: 10.10.10 with alleluia Appears in 571 hymnals First Line: For all the saints, who from their labors rest Lyrics: 1 For all the saints, who from their labors rest, who thee by faith before the world confessed, thy name, O Jesus, be forever blest. Alleluia, alleluia! 2 Thou wast their rock, their fortress and their might: their strength and solace in the well-fought fight; thou, in the darkness drear, the one true light. Alleluia, alleluia! 3 O blest communion, fellowship divine! We live and struggle, they in glory shine; yet all are one in thee, for all are thine. Alleluia, alleluia! 4 And when the strife is fierce, the conflict long, steals on the ear the distant triumph song, and hearts are brave again, and arms are strong. Alleluia, alleluia! 5 From earth's wide bounds, from ocean's farthest coast, through gates of pearl streams in the countless host, singing to Father, Son, and Holy Ghost: Alleluia, alleluia! Topics: Life of Discipleship Death and Eternal Life; God's Church Life of Discipleship: Death and Eternal Life; Death; Eternal Life; Funerals and Memorial Services Used With Tune: SINE NOMINE

Spirit of the Living God

Author: Daniel Iverson Meter: 7.5.7.5.8.7.5 Appears in 104 hymnals First Line: Spirit of the living God, fall afresh on me Topics: God Present in the Holy Spirit Power and Work; Choruses and Refrains; Prayer; Holy Spirit Scripture: Acts 11:15 Used With Tune: LIVING GOD

How Long, O God, How Long?

Author: Thomas H. Troeger Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 2 hymnals Topics: Life of Discipleship Death and Eternal Life; God's Church Life of Discipleship: Death and Eternal Life; Adversity; Christian Year: Lent; Conflict; Death; Eternal Life; Funerals and Memorial Services; God: Faithfulness; Justice; Grief; Trust Used With Tune: TAFT STREET

Lift High the Cross

Author: George William Kitchin; Michael Robert Newbolt Meter: 10.10 with refrain Appears in 95 hymnals First Line: Come, Christians, follow this triumphant sign Refrain First Line: Lift high the Cross, the love of Christ proclaim Lyrics: Refrain (Unison): Lift high the Cross, the love of Christ proclaim till all the world adore his sacred name. 1 Come, Christians, follow this triumphant sign. The hosts of God in unity combine. (Refrain) 2 Each newborn servant of the Crucified bears on the brow the seal of Christ who died. (Refrain) 3 O Lord, once lifted on the glorious tree, your death has brought us life eternally. (Refrain) 4 So shall our song of triumph ever be: praise to the crucified for victory. (Refrain) Topics: God Known in Jesus Christ Praise to Christ; Jesus Christ; Jesus Christ: Cross; Recessional Hymns Scripture: John 12:32 Used With Tune: CRUCIFER

O God of Every Shining Constellation

Author: Albert F. Bayly Meter: 11.10.11.10 Appears in 25 hymnals First Line: O God of ev'ry shining constellation Topics: God Beyond All Name and Form God the Creator; God; God: Creator; God: Image Scripture: Job 38:31-33 Used With Tune: VICAR

Praise to the Lord, the Almighty

Author: Joachim Neander; Catherine Winkworth; Rupert E. Davies Meter: 14.14.4.7.8 Appears in 390 hymnals First Line: Praise to the Lord, the Almighty, who rules all creation Lyrics: 1 Praise to the Lord, the Almighty, who rules all creation. O my soul, worship the wellspring of health and salvation. All ye who hear, now to God's temple draw near. Join me in in glad adoration. 2 Praise to the Lord, who o'er all things so wondrously reigneth, who, as on wings of an eagle uplifted, sustaineth. Hast thou not seen? All that is needful hath been granted in what God ordaineth? 3 Praise to the Lord, who doth prosper thy work, and defend thee. Surely God's goodness and mercy here daily attend thee. Ponder anew what the Almighty can do, who with great love doth befriend thee. 4 Praise to the Lord, who doth nourish thy life and restore thee, fitting thee well for the tasks that are ever before thee. Then to thy need God as a mother doth speed, spreading the wings of grace o'er thee. 5 Praise to the Lord! O let all of God's peoples and races, all that hath life and breath, give thanks for manifold graces. Let the Amen sound from God's people again. Gladly for ever sing praises. Topics: God Beyond All Name and Form Praise to God; Descants; Gathering; God; God: Faithfulness; God: Grace; God: Providence; Praise; Processional Hymns Used With Tune: LOBE DEN HERREN

Christians, We Have Met to Worship

Author: George Atkins Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 250 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Christians, we have met to worship and adore the living God; will you pray with all your power, while we try to preach the word? All is vain unless the Spirit of the Holy One comes down; Christians, pray, and holy manna will be showered all around. 2 Is there here a trembling jailer, seeking grace and filled with fears? Is there here a weeping Mary pouring forth a flood of tears? Tell them all about the Savior, how in Christ the lost are found. Pray, oh pray, and holy manna will be scattered all around. 3 Let us love our God supremely, let us love each other, too; let us pray for all earth's people till our God makes all things new. Christ will call us home to heaven, at the table we'll sit down; Christ will welcome us and serve us living manna all around. Topics: God's Church The Church at Worship: Gathering; Gathering; Love; Worship Used With Tune: HOLY MANNA

Kyrie Eleison

Meter: Irregular Appears in 279 hymnals Lyrics: Kyrie eleison, Kyrie eleison, Kyrie eleison. Topics: The Church at Worship Communal Prayer; God's Church The Church at Worship: Communal Prayer; Prayer; Service Music: Confession and Pardon Used With Tune: ORTHODOX KYRIE Text Sources: Ancient Greek

O Christ, the Healer

Author: Fred Pratt Green Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 38 hymnals First Line: O Christ, the healer, we have come Lyrics: 1 O Christ, the healer, we have come to pray for health, to plead for friends. How can we fail to be restored when reached by love that never ends? 2 From every ailment flesh endures our bodies clamor to be freed: yet in our hearts we would confess that wholeness is our deepest need. 3 How strong, O Christ, are our desires, how weak our knowledge of ourselves! Release in us those healing truths unconscious pride resists or shelves. 4 In conflicts that destroy our health we recognize the world's disease: our common life declares our ills. Is there no cure, O Christ, for these? 5 Grant that we all, made one in faith, in your community may find the wholeness that, enriching us, shall reach the whole of humankind. Topics: God's Church Healing and Wholeness; God's Church Healing and Wholeness; Healing Used With Tune: ROCKINGHAM

O Love That Will Not Let Me Go

Author: George Matheson Meter: 8.8.8.8.6 Appears in 684 hymnals Lyrics: 1 O Love that wilt not let me go, I rest my weary soul in thee; I give thee back the life I owe, that in thine ocean depths its flow may richer, fuller be. 2 O Light that followest all my way, I yield my flickering torch to thee; my heart restores its borrowed ray, that in thy sunshine’s blaze its day may brighter, fairer be. 3 O Joy that seekest me through pain, I cannot close my heart to thee; I trace the rainbow through the rain, and feel the promise is not vain, that morn shall tearless be. 4 O Cross that liftest up my head, I dare not ask to fly from thee; I lay in dust life’s glory dead, and from the ground there blossoms red life that shall endless be. Topics: Life of Discipleship Faith and Hope; God's Church Life of Discipleship: Faith and Hope; Assurance; Eternal Life; Faith; God: Love; Jesus Christ: Love; Light; Rest; Grief; Hope Used With Tune: ST. MARGARET

Take Time to Be Holy

Author: W. D. Longstaff Meter: 6.5.6.5 D Appears in 315 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Take time to be holy, speak oft with thy Lord; abide in him always, and feed on his word. Make friends of God's children, help those who are weak, forgetting in nothing God's blessing to seek. 2 Take time to be holy, the world rushes on; spend much time in secret with Jesus alone. By looking to Jesus, like him thou shalt be; thy friends in thy conduct his likeness shall see. 3 Take time to be holy, let him be thy guide, and run not before him, whatever betide; in joy or in sorrow, still follow the Lord, and, looking to Jesus, still trust in his word. 4 Take time to be holy, be calm in thy soul, each thought and each motive beneath his control; thus led by his spirit to fountains of love, thou soon shalt be fitted for service above. Topics: Life of Discipleship Prayer and Guidance; God's Church Life of Discipleship: Prayer and Guidance; Prayer; Guidance Used With Tune: HOLINESS

Lord, I Want to Be a Christian

Meter: Irregular Appears in 153 hymnals First Line: Lord, I want to be a Christian in-a my heart Lyrics: 1 Lord, I want to be a Christian in-a my heart, in-a my heart; Lord, I want to be a Christian in-a my heart. In-a my heart, (in-a my heart,) in my heart, (in-a my heart,) Lord, I want to be a Christian in-a my heart, (in-a my heart). 2 Lord, I want to be more loving in-a my heart, in-a my heart; Lord, I want to be more loving in-a my heart. In-a my heart, (in-a my heart,) in my heart, (in-a my heart,) Lord, I want to be more loving in-a my heart, (in-a my heart). 3 Lord, I want to be like Jesus in-a my heart, in-a my heart; Lord, I want to be like Jesus in-a my heart. In-a my heart, (in-a my heart,) in my heart, (in-a my heart,) Lord, I want to be like Jesus in-a my heart, (in-a my heart). Topics: Life of Discipleship Prayer and Guidance; God's Church Life of Discipleship: Prayer and Guidance; Aspiration; Love: For Others; Prayer; Guidance; Spirituals Used With Tune: I WANT TO BE A CHRISTIAN Text Sources: Afro-American spiritual

Take My Life, and Let It Be

Author: Frances R. Havergal Meter: 7.7.7.7.7 D Appears in 1,214 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Take my life, and let it be consecrated, Lord, to thee. Take my moments and my days; let them flow in ceaseless praise, let them flow in ceaseless praise. 2 Take my hands, and let them move at the impulse of thy love. Take my feet, and let them be swift and beautiful for thee, swift and beautiful for thee. 3 Take my voice, and let me sing; unto God my praise I bring. Take my lips, and let them be filled with messages from thee, filled with messages from thee. 4 Take my silver and my gold; not a mite would I withhold. Take my intellect, and use every power as thou shalt choose, every power as thou shalt choose. 5 Take my will, and make it thine; it shall be no longer mine. Take my heart, it is thine own; it shall be thy royal throne, it shall be thy royal throne. 6 Take my love, my Lord, I pour at thy feet its treasure-store. Take myself, and I will be ever, only, all for thee, ever, only, all for thee. Topics: Life of Discipleship Loyalty and Courage; God's Church Life of Discipleship: Loyalty and Courage; Acceptance of Christ; Commitment; Courage; Discipleship; Love Used With Tune: HENDON

Stand Up, Stand Up for Jesus

Author: George Duffield, Jr. Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 1,804 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Stand up, stand up for Jesus, ye soldiers of the cross; lift high his royal banner, it must not suffer loss: from vict'ry unto vict'ry his army shall he lead, till every foe is vanquished, and Christ is Lord indeed. 2 Stand up, stand up for Jesus, the trumpet call obey; forth to the mighty conflict, in this his glorious day: "ye that are brave now serve him," against unnumbered foes; let courage rise with danger, and strength to strength oppose. 3 Stand up, stand up for Jesus, stand in his strength alone; the arm of flesh will fail you, ye dare not trust your own: put on the gospel armor, and, watching unto pray'r, where duty calls, or danger, be never wanting there. 4 Stand up, stand up for Jesus, the strife will not be long; this day the noise of battle, the next the victor's song: to those who overcometh, a crown of life shall be; they with the King of Glory shall reign eternally. Topics: Life of Discipleship Loyalty and Courage; God's Church Life of Discipleship: Loyalty and Courage; Adversity; Courage Used With Tune: WEBB

My Life Flows On

Author: Robert Lowry Meter: 8.7.8.7 with refrain Appears in 145 hymnals First Line: My life flows on in endless song Refrain First Line: No storm can shake my inmost calm Lyrics: 1 My life flows on in endless song; above earth’s lamentation, I hear the clear, though far off hymn that hails a new creation. [Refrain:] No storm can shake my inmost calm while to that Rock I'm clinging. Since love is Lord of heav'n and earth, how can I keep from singing? 2 Through all the tumult and the strife, I hear the music ringing. It finds an echo in my soul. How can I keep from singing? [Refrain] 3 What though my joys and comforts die? I know my Savior liveth. What though the darkness gather round? Songs in the night he giveth. [Refrain] 4 The peace of Christ makes fresh my heart, a fountain ever springing! All things are mine since I am his! How can I keep from singing? [Refrain] Topics: God's Church Life of Discipleship: Conflict and Perseverance; Conflict; Music and Singing; New Creation; Perseverance; Serenity Used With Tune: HOW CAN I KEEP FROM SINGING

Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah

Author: Peter Williams; William Williams; William Williams Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7.7 Appears in 1,833 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Guide me, O thou great Jehovah, pilgrim through this barren land; I am weak, but thou art mighty; hold me with thy powerful hand. bread of heaven, bread of heaven, feed me till I want no more; feed me till I want no more. 2 Open now the crystal fountain, whence the healing stream doth flow; let the fire and cloudy pillar lead me all my journey through. strong Deliverer, strong Deliverer, be thou still my strength and shield; be thou still my strength and shield. 3 When I tread the verge of Jordan, bid my anxious fears subside; bear me through the swelling current; land me safe on Canaan's side. songs of praises, songs of praises, I will ever give to thee; I will ever give to thee. Topics: God's Church Life of Discipleship: Conflict and Perseverance; Conflict; Funerals and Memorial Services; God: Power; Perseverance; Recessional Hymns; Guidance Used With Tune: CWM RHONDDA

Faith of Our Fathers

Author: Frederick W. Faber Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8 Appears in 842 hymnals First Line: Faith of our fathers, living still Lyrics: 1 Faith of our fathers, living still in spite of dungeon, fire and sword, oh, how our hearts beat high with joy whene'er we hear that glorious word! Faith of our fathers, holy faith, we will be true to thee till death. 2 The martyrs bound in prison chains, were still in heart and conscience free, and bless'd would be their children's fate, if they, like them, should live for thee! Faith of the martyrs, holy faith, we will be true to thee till death. 3 Faith of our mothers, we will love both friend and foe in all our strife, and preach thee, too, as love knows how, by saving word and faithful life! Faith of our mothers, holy faith, we will be true to thee till death. Topics: God's Church Life of Discipleship: Conflict and Perseverance; Conflict; Courage; Faith; Men; Perseverance; Suffering; Women Used With Tune: ST. CATHERINE

Psalm 118:1-4, 14-17, 21-24

Author: Martin Rinkart; Catherine Winkworth Appears in 693 hymnals First Line: Now thank we all our God Used With Tune: [Now thank we all our God]

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