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I waited for the Lord my God
Hymnal: CH4 #30 (2005) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Tune Key: A Flat Major Lyrics: 1 I waited for the Lord my God,
and patiently did bear;
at length to me he did incline
my voice and cry to hear.
2 He took me from a fearful pit,
and from the miry clay,
and on a rock he set my feet,
establishing my way.
3 He put a new song in my mouth,
our God to magnify:
many shall see it, and shall fear,
and on the Lord rely.
4 O blessèd are all they whose trust
upon the Lord relies;
respecting not the proud, nor such
as turn aside to lies. Topics: Music and Song; Salvation and Redemption; Trust Scripture: Psalm 40:1-4 Languages: English Tune Title: BALLERMA
I waited for the Lord my God
Immortal, invisible, God only wise
Author: Walter Chalmers Smith (1824-1908) Hymnal: CH4 #132 (2005) Meter: 11.11.11.11 Tune Key: A Flat Major Lyrics: 1 Immortal, invisible, God only wise,
in light inaccessible hid from our eyes,
most blessèd, 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 changeth thee.
4 Great Father of glory, pure Father of light,
thine angels adore thee, all veiling their sight.
All praise we would render: O help us to see
'tis only the splendour of light hideth thee. Topics: God in mystery; Light; Providence Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:17 Languages: English Tune Title: ST. DENIO (JOANNA)
Immortal, invisible, God only wise
Praise the Lord, you heavens, adore him
Hymnal: CH4 #139 (2005) Meter: 8.7.8.7 Tune Key: A Flat Major Lyrics: 1 Praise the Lord, you heavens, adore him;
praise him, angels in the height;
sun and moon, rejoice before him,
praise him, all your stars of light.
2 Praise the Lord! for he has spoken;
worlds his mighty voice obeyed;
laws which never shall be broken
for their guidance has he made.
2 Praise the Lord! for he is glorious;
never shall his promise fail;
God has made his saints victorious;
sin and death shall not prevail.
4 Praise the God of our salvation!
Hosts on high, his power proclaim;
heaven and earth, and all creation,
laud and magnify his name.
Topics: The Activity of God God in creation; Adoration Of God; God Faithfulness of Scripture: Psalm 148 Languages: English Tune Title: LAUS DEO (REDHEAD No. 46)
Praise the Lord, you heavens, adore him
Christ, our God, to you we raise
Author: Folliot Sandford Pierpoint (1835-1917) Hymnal: CH4 #181a (2005) Meter: 7.7.7.7 with refrain Tune Key: A Flat Major First Line: For the beauty of the earth Lyrics: 1 For the beauty of the earth,
for the beauty of the skies,
for the love which from our birth
over and around us lies.
[Refrain:]
Christ our God, to you we raise
this our sacrifice of praise.
2 For the beauty of each hour
of the day and of the night,
hill and vale, and tree and flower,
sun and moon and stars of light: [Refrain]
3 For the joy of ear and eye,
for the heart and mind's delight,
for the mystic harmony
linking sense to sound and sight: [Refrain]
4 For the joy of human love,
brother, sister, parent, child,
friends on earth, and friends above,
for all gentle thoughts and mild: [Refrain]
5 For each perfect gift and sign
of your love so freely given,
graces human and divine,
flowers of earth and buds of heaven: [Refrain] Topics: Our Response to God in adoration and gratitude; The Activity of God God in human expereince; The Church Celebrates Family, Friendship, and Marriage; Adoration Of Jesus; Beauty; Creation; Family and Friends; God in daily living; Joy; Mothering Sunday Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:17 Languages: English Tune Title: LUCERNA LAUDONIAE
Christ, our God, to you we raise
Sing to the Lord a joyful song
Author: John Samuel Bewley Monsell (1811-1875) Hymnal: CH4 #184 (2005) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Tune Key: A Flat Major Lyrics: 1 Sing to the Lord a joyful song,
lift up your hearts, your voices raise;
to us his gracious gifts belong,
to him our songs of love and praise.
2 For life and love, for rest and food,
for daily help and nightly care,
sing to the Lord, for he is good,
and praise his name, for it is fair.
3 For strength to those who on him wait
his truth to prove, his will to do,
sing to our God, for he is great,
trust in his name, for it is true.
4 For joys untold, that from above
cheer those who love his sweet employ,
sing to our God, for he is love;
exalt his name, for it is joy.
5 Sing to the Lord of heaven and earth,
whom angels serve and saints adore,
the Father, Son, and Spirit blest,
to whom be praise for evermore. Amen. Topics: The Living God Our Response to God - in adoration and gratitude; Providence Scripture: 1 Chronicles 29:12-13 Languages: English Tune Title: GONFALON ROYAL
Sing to the Lord a joyful song
The race that long in darkness pined
Hymnal: CH4 #290b (2005) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Tune Key: A Flat Major Lyrics: 1 The race that long in darkness pined
has seen a glorious light;
the people dwell in day, who dwelt
in death’s surrounding night.
2 To us a Child of hope is born:
to us a Son is given:
him shall the tribes of earth obey,
him all the hosts of heaven.
3 His name shall be the Prince of Peace,
for evermore adored:
the Wonderful, the Counsellor,
the great and mighty Lord.
4 His power increasing still shall spread,
his reign no end shall know:
justice shall guard his throne above,
and peace abound below. Topics: Life in Christ Christ Incarnate - Promise of the Messiah; Jesus Names and images for Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-7 Languages: English Tune Title: TIVERTON
The race that long in darkness pined
All is ready for the Feast!
Author: Frederick Pratt Green (1903-2000) Hymnal: CH4 #373 (2005) Meter: 7.7.7 Tune Key: A Flat Major Lyrics: 1 All is ready for the Feast!
Every Jew is wondering how
God will liberate them now.
2 Pilate, fearful of revolt
he, at all costs, must avert,
puts the Legion on alert.
3 Listen! Galilean crowds
hail the Man from Nazareth,
Jesus, riding to his death.
4 What authority he wields!
With a whip of cords he clears
temple courts of profiteers!
5 Watched by priests and pharisees,
all he says and all he does
fans the hatred of his foes.
6 Now he gathers those he loves
in a room where bread and wine
turn to sacrament and sign.
7 In that dark betrayal night,
moved by hope, or fear or greed,
Judas sets about his deed.
8 Jesus in the olive grove,
waiting for a traitor's kiss,
rises free from bitterness.
9 As he wakes his comrades up
torches flicker in the glen,
shadows turn to marching men.
10 In that dawn of blows and lies
Church and State conspire to kill,
hang three rebels on a hill.
11 Innocent and guilty drown
in a flood of blood and sweat,
how much darker can it get?
12 How much darker must it be
for a God to see and care
that men perish in despair?
13 It is God himself who dies!
God in man shall set us free,
God as Man - and only he.
14 Let him claim us as his own,
we will serve as best we can
such a God and such a Man!
Final verse:
15 What does our salvation cost?
Jesus, we shall never know
all you gave and all we owe. Topics: Christ Incarnate Passion and Death; Christian Year Holy Week Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 Languages: English Tune Title: HEILIGER GEIST
All is ready for the Feast!
Here hangs a man discarded
Author: Brian Wren (b. 1936) Hymnal: CH4 #385 (2005) Meter: 7.6.7.6 Tune Key: A Flat Major Lyrics: 1 Here hangs a man discarded,
a scarecrow hoisted high,
a nonsense pointing nowhere
to all who hurry by.
2 Can such a clown of sorrows
still bring a useful word
when faith and love seem phantoms
and every hope absurd?
3 Yet here is help and comfort
for lives by comfort bound,
when drums of dazzling progress
give strangely hollow sound:
4 Life, emptied of all meaning,
drained out in bleak distress,
can share in broken silence
our deepest emptiness;
5 And love that freely entered
the pit of life's despair,
can name our hidden darkness
and suffer with us there.
6 Christ, in our darkness risen,
help all who long for light
to hold the hand of promise,
till faith receives its sight. Topics: Christ Incarnate Passion and Death; Christian Year Good Friday; Despair and Trouble; Longing Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:23 Languages: English Tune Title: SHRUB END
Here hangs a man discarded
At the Name of Jesus
Author: Caroline Maria Noel (1817-1877) Hymnal: CH4 #458a (2005) Meter: 6.5.6.5 D Tune Key: A Flat Major Lyrics: 1 At the name of Jesus
every knee shall bow,
every tongue confess him
King of glory now;
'tis the Father's pleasure
we should call him Lord,
who from the beginning
was the mighty Word.
2 Brothers, sisters, name him
with love strong as death,
but with awe and wonder
and with bated breath!
He is God the Saviour,
he is Christ the Lord,
ever to be worshiped,
trusted, and adored.
3 In your hearts enthrone him;
there let him subdue
all that is not holy,
all that is not true:
let us grace support you
in temptation's hour;
and his will enfold you
in its light and power.
4 In his Father's glory
Christ shall come again,
angel hosts proclaiming
his return to reign.
For all wreaths of empire
meet upon his brow,
and our hearts confess him
King of Glory now. Topics: Christ Risen Reign and Priesthood; Christ Risen Coming Again; Jesus coming again; Jesus Name; Temptation Scripture: John 20:20 Languages: English Tune Title: CUDDESDON
At the Name of Jesus
Praise the Lord! Praise the Lord!
Author: Frances (Fanny) Jane Crosby (1820-1915) Hymnal: CH4 #512 (2005) Meter: 11.11.11.11 with refrain Tune Key: A Flat Major First Line: To God be the glory, great things he has done! Lyrics: 1 To God be the glory, great things he has 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, through Jesus the Son,
and give him the glory! Great things he has done!
2 O perfect redemption, the purchase of blood,
to every believer the promise of God;
for every offender who truly believes,
that moment from Jesus a pardon receives. [Refrain]
3 Great things he has taught us, great things he has done,
and great our rejoicing through Jesus the Son:
but purer, and higher, and greater will be
our joy and our wonder, when Jesus we see. [Refrain] Topics: Life in Christ Our Response to Christ - In Discipleship; Adoration Of God; Salvation and Redemption Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:20 Languages: English Tune Title: TO GOD BE THE GLORY
Praise the Lord! Praise the Lord!
I need thee, oh, I need thee
Author: Annie Sherwood Hawks (1835-1918) Hymnal: CH4 #556 (2005) Meter: 6.4.6.4 with refrain Tune Key: A Flat Major First Line: I need thee every hour Lyrics: 1 I need thee every hour,
most gracious Lord;
no tender voice but thine
can peace afford.
[Refrain:]
I need thee, oh, I need thee,
every hour I need thee;
O bless me now, my Saviour,
I come to thee.
2 I need thee every hour,
stay thou near by;
temptations lose their power
when thou art nigh. [Refrain]
3 I need thee every hour,
in joy or pain;
come quickly and abide,
or life is vain. [Refrain]
4 I need thee every hour,
teach me thy will;
and thy rich promises
in me fulfil. [Refrain] Topics: Life in Christ Our Response to Christ - In Devotion; Despair and Trouble; Longing Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13 Languages: English Tune Title: I NEED THEE
I need thee, oh, I need thee
O Love that wilt not let me go
Author: George Matheson (1842-1906) Hymnal: CH4 #557 (2005) Meter: 8.8.8.8.6 Tune Key: A Flat Major 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: Our Response to Christ In Devotion; The Church Celebrates Death and Grieving; Death and Bereavement; Eternal Life; God Love of Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:23 Languages: English Tune Title: ST. MARGARET
O Love that wilt not let me go
Gracious Spirit, Holy Ghost
Author: Christopher Wordsworth (1807-1895) Hymnal: CH4 #627 (2005) Meter: 7.7.7.5 Tune Key: A Flat Major Lyrics: 1 Gracious Spirit, Holy Ghost,
taught by you, we covet most,
of your gifts at Pentecost,
holy, heavenly love.
2 Faith that mountains could remove,
tongues of earth or heaven above,
knowledge, all things, empty prove
without heavenly love.
3 Though I as a martyr bleed,
give my goods the poor to feed,
all is vain, if love I need;
therefore give me love.
4 Love is kind, and suffers long;
love is meek, and thinks no wrong,
love than death itself more strong;
therefore give us love.
5 Prophecy will fade away,
melting in the light of day;
love will ever with us stay;
therefore give us love.
6 Faith and hope and love we see,
joining hand in hand, agree;
but the greatest of the three,
and the best, is love. Topics: The Holy Spirit The Holy Spirit in the Church - Enlivening and Renewing the Church; Love For God; Love for others Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:31; 13, 14:1 Languages: English Tune Title: CHARITY
Gracious Spirit, Holy Ghost
Our children, Lord, in faith and prayer
Author: Thomas Haweis (1734-1820); Reginald Heber (1783-1826) Hymnal: CH4 #632 (2005) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Tune Key: A Flat Major Lyrics: 1 Our children, Lord, in faith and prayer,
we now devote to you;
let them your covenant mercies share,
and your salvation true.
2 Such children you did once embrace,
while dwelling here below;
to us and ours, O God of grace,
the same compassion show.
3 Dear Lord, your infant feet were found
within your Father's shrine;
your years, with changeless virtue crowned,
were all alike divine.
4 Dependent on your bounteous breath,
we seek your grace alone,
in every stage of life and death,
to keep us still your own. Topics: The Holy Spirit The Church Celebrates - Holy Baptism; Children; Covenant; Stages of Life Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:27-28 Languages: English Tune Title: BELMONT
Our children, Lord, in faith and prayer
Come, all who look to God today
Author: Richard G. Jones (b. 1926) Hymnal: CH4 #713 (2005) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Tune Key: A Flat Major Topics: The Holy Spirit The Church Celebrates - National Life; Unity of Humanity; Visons and Dreams Scripture: John 10:16 Languages: English Tune Title: GONFALON ROYAL
Come, all who look to God today
Sing to the Lord of heaven and earth
Author: John Samuel Bewley Monsell (1811-1875) Hymnal: CH4 #810 (2005) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Tune Key: A Flat Major Lyrics: Sing to the Lord of heaven and earth,
whom angels serve and saints adore,
the Father, Son, and Spirit blest
to whom be praise for evermore. Amen. Scripture: Revelation 7:11 Languages: English Tune Title: GONFALON ROYAL
Sing to the Lord of heaven and earth
The Lord's my shepherd, I'll not want
Hymnal: CH4 #14c (2005) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Tune Key: A Major Lyrics: 1 The Lord's my shepherd, I'll not want.
He makes me down to lie
in pastures green: he leadeth me
the quiet waters by.
2 My soul he doth restore again;
and me to walk doth make
within the paths of righteousness,
even for his own name's sake.
3 Yea, though I walk through death's dark vale,
yet will I fear none ill:
for thou art with me; and thy rod
and staff me comfort still.
4 My table thou hast furnishèd
in presence of my foes;
my head thou dost with oil anoint,
and my cup overflows.
5 Goodness and mercy all my life
shall surely follow me:
and in God's house for evermore
my dwelling-place shall be. Topics: Christian Year Maundy Thursday; Eternal Life; Holy Communion; Renewal Scripture: Psalm 23 Languages: English Tune Title: WILTSHIRE
The Lord's my shepherd, I'll not want
I will exalt you, O Lord
Hymnal: CH4 #24 (2005) Tune Key: A Major Topics: Despair and Trouble; Joy Scripture: Psalm 30 Languages: English Tune Title: [I will exalt you, O God]
I will exalt you, O Lord
Psalm 95
Hymnal: CH4 #58 (2005) Tune Key: A Major First Line: O come, let us sing unto the Lord Lyrics: 1 O come, let us sing unto the Lord:
let us heartily rejoice in the strength of our salvation.
2 Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving:
and show ourselves glad in him with psalms.
3 For the Lord is a great God:
and a great King above all gods.
4 In his hand are all the corners of the earth:
and the strength of the hills is his also.
5 The sea is his and he made it:
and his hands prepared the dry land.
6 O come, let us worship and fall down:
and kneel before the Lord our Maker:
7 For he is our God and we are his people:
he is our shepherd and we are his flock.
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: Church Worship; God In Creation; Gratitude; Thanksgiving Scripture: Psalm 95:1-7 Languages: English Tune Title: [O come let us sing unto the Lord]
Psalm 95
Salvation belongs to our God
Author: Pat Turner; Adrian Howard Hymnal: CH4 #131 (2005) Tune Key: A Major Topics: Praise; Salvation and Redemption Scripture: Revelation 5:11-14 Languages: English Tune Title: SALVATION BELONGS TO OUR GOD
Salvation belongs to our God
Then sings my soul, my Saviour God to thee
Author: Stuart K. Hine (1899-1989) Hymnal: CH4 #154 (2005) Meter: 11.10.11.10 with refrain Tune Key: A Major First Line: O Lord my God! when I in awesome wonder Topics: Adoration Of God; Jesus coming again; The Activity of God Scripture: 1 John 3:5 Languages: English Tune Title: HOW GREAT THOU ART
Then sings my soul, my Saviour God to thee
Christ is made the sure foundation
Author: John Mason Neale (1818-1866) Hymnal: CH4 #200 (2005) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Tune Key: A Major Lyrics: 1 Christ is made the sure foundation,
Christ the head and cornerstone,
chosen of the Lord, and precious,
binding all the Church in one,
holy Zion's help for ever,
and her confidence alone.
2 To this temple, where we call you,
come, O Lord of Hosts, today;
with your constant loving-kindness,
hear your servants as they pray,
and your fullest benediction
shed within its walls alway.
3 Here bestow on all your servants
what they ask of you to gain,
what they gain from you for ever
with the blessèd to retain,
and hereafter in your glory
evermore with you to reign.
4 Praise and honour to the Father,
praise and honour to the Son,
praise and honour to the Spirit,
ever Three and ever One,
One in might and One in glory
while unending ages run. Topics: Our Response to God in the worship of God's house; Church Body of Christ; Church images of; Gathering Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:11 Languages: English Tune Title: WESTMINSTER ABBEY
Christ is made the sure foundation
All good gifts around us
Author: Matthias Claudius (1740-1815); Jane Montgomery Campbell (1817-1878) Hymnal: CH4 #229 (2005) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D with refrain Tune Key: A Major First Line: We plough the field and scatter Lyrics: 1 We plough the fields and scatter
the good seed on the land,
but it is fed and watered
by God's almighty hand;
he sends the snow in winter,
the warmth to swell the grain,
the breezes and the sunshine
and soft refreshing rain.
[Refrain:]
All good gifts around us
are sent from heaven above;
then thank the Lord, O thank the Lord,
for all his love.
2 He only is the Maker
of all things near and far;
he paints the wayside flower,
he lights the evening star;
the wind and waves obey him,
by him the birds are fed;
much more to us, his children,
he gives our daily bread. [Refrain]
3 We thank you then, O Father,
for all things bright and good,
the seed-time and the harvest,
our life, our health, our food.
Accept the gifts we offer
for all your love imparts,
with what we know you long for:
our humble, thankful hearts. [Refrain]
Topics: Our Response to God in times and seasons; Gratitude; Harvest; Offering of gifts; Providence; Summer; Winter Scripture: 1 Chronicles 29:14 Languages: English Tune Title: WIR PFLÜGEN
All good gifts around us
Moved by the Gospel, let us move
Author: Ruth C. Duck (b. 1947) Hymnal: CH4 #247 (2005) Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Tune Key: A Major Topics: The Living God Our Response to God - in mission and service; Arts and Creativity; Gospel Call Scripture: Exodus 35:4-36 Languages: English Tune Title: ELLACOMBE
Moved by the Gospel, let us move
Alleluia, alleluia
Author: Christopher Walker (b. 1947); Fintan O'Carroll (d. 1977) Hymnal: CH4 #346 (2005) Meter: Irregular Tune Key: A Major First Line: The word of the Lord lasts forever Topics: Life in Christ Christ Incarnate - Public Ministry; Jesus Teaching; Word of God Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:18-20 Languages: English Tune Title: CELTIC ALLELUIA
Alleluia, alleluia
Hosanna, loud hosanna
Author: Jennette Threlfall (1821-1880) Hymnal: CH4 #367 (2005) Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6 Tune Key: A Major Lyrics: 1 Hosanna, loud hosanna,
the little children sang;
through city street and temple
their joyful welcome rang.
They shouted out their praises
to Christ, the children's friend,
who welcomes all with blessing,
whose love will never end.
2 From Olivet they followed,
a large exultant crowd,
the victor palm branch waving,
and chanting clear and loud;
bright angels joined the chorus,
beyond the cloudless sky,
'Hosanna in the highest!
Glory to God on high!'
3 "Hosanna in the highest!"
That ancient song we sing,
for Christ is our Redeemer,
the Lord of heaven our King.
Oh, may we ever praise him
with heart and life and voice,
and in his blissful presence
eternally rejoice. Topics: Life in Christ Christ Incarnate - Passion and Death; Children; Christian Year Palm (Passion) Sunday Scripture: Matthew 21:1-17 Languages: English Tune Title: ELLACOMBE
Hosanna, loud hosanna
Holy God, holy and mighty, holy and immortal
Hymnal: CH4 #379 (2005) Meter: Irregular Tune Key: A Major Lyrics: Choir or Cantor:
Holy God, holy and mighty, holy and immortal,
have mercy upon us.
Congregation:
Holy God, holy and mighty, holy and immortal,
have mercy upon us.
Choir or Cantor:
O my people, what have I done to thee?
or wherein have I wearied thee? Answer me.
I brought thee forth out of the land of Egypt,
and led thee to a land exceeding good:
and thou hast prepared a cross for thy Saviour.
Congregation:
Holy God, holy and mighty, holy and immortal,
have mercy upon us.
Choir or Cantor:
Before thee I opened the sea:
and with a spear thou hast opened my side.
I went before thee in a pillar of cloud:
and thou hast brought me to the judgment hall of Pilate.
Congregation:
Holy God, holy and mighty, holy and immortal,
have mercy upon us.
Choir or Cantor:
I fed thee with manna in the desert:
and thou hast beaten me with blows and stripes.
I made thee to drink the water of salvation from the rock:
and thou hast made me to drink gall and vinegar.
Congregation:
Holy God, holy and mighty, holy and immortal,
have mercy upon us.
Choir or Cantor:
I gave thee a royal sceptre:
and thou hast given my head a crown of thorns.
I lifted thee up with great power:
and thou hast hung me upon the gibbet of the cross.
Congregation:
Holy God, holy and mighty, holy and immortal,
have mercy upon us. Topics: Christ Incarnate Passion and Death; Christian Year Good Friday Scripture: Exodus 13:21 Languages: English Tune Title: TRISAGION AND REPROACHES
Holy God, holy and mighty, holy and immortal
The day of resurrection!
Author: John of Damascus (c. 675-c. 750); John Mason Neale (1818-1866) Hymnal: CH4 #413 (2005) Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6 Tune Key: A Major Lyrics: 1. The day of resurrection!
Earth, tell it out abroad;
the passover of gladness,
the passover of God!
From death to life eternal,
from sin's dominion free,
our Christ has brought us over
with hymns of victory.
2 Our hearts be pure from evil,
that we may see aright
the Lord in rays eternal
of resurrection light;
and, listening to his accents,
may hear, so calm and plain,
his own 'All hail!' and, hearing,
may raise the victor strain.
3 Now let the heavens be joyful
and earth her song begin,
the round world keep high triumph
and all that is therein;
let all things seen and unseen
their notes in gladness blend,
for Christ the Lord has risen,
our Joy that has no end. Topics: Christ Risen Resurrection and Exaltation; Christian Year Easter Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:7-8 Languages: English Tune Title: ELLACOMBE
The day of resurrection!
Shine, Jesus, shine
Author: Graham Kendrick (b. 1950) Hymnal: CH4 #448 (2005) Meter: Irregular Tune Key: A Major First Line: Lord, the light of Your love is shining Topics: Christ Risen Ascension; Christian Year Ascension; Jesus transfiguration; Light Scripture: 1 John 1:7 Languages: English Tune Title: SHINE, JESUS, SHINE
Shine, Jesus, shine
Almighty Father of all things that be
Author: Ernest Edward Dugmore (1843-1925) Hymnal: CH4 #497 (2005) Meter: 10.10.10.10 Tune Key: A Major Lyrics: 1 Almighty Father of all things that be,
our life, our work we consecrate to thee,
whose heavens declare thy glory from above,
whose earth below is witness to thy love.
2 For well we know this weary, fallen earth
is yet thine own by right of its new birth,
since that great cross upreared on Calvary
redeemed it from its fault and shame to thee.
3 Thine still the changeful beauty of the hills,
the purple valleys flecked with silver rills,
the ocean glistening 'neath the golden rays:
they all are thine, and voiceless speak thy praise.
4 Thou dost the strength to worker's arms impart;
from thee the skilled musician's reasoned art,
the grace of poet's pen or painter's hand
to teach the loveliness of sea and land.
5 Then grant us, Lord, in all things thee to own,
to dwell within the shadow of thy throne,
to speak and work, to think and live, and move,
reflecting thine own nature, which is love:
6 That so, by Christ redeemed from sin and shame,
and hallowed by thy Spirit's cleansing flame,
ourselves, our work, and all our powers may be
a sacrifice acceptable to thee. Topics: Our Response to Christ In Dedication; Arts and Creativity; Beauty; Offering of self; Work and Leisure Scripture: 1 Chronicles 29:14 Languages: English Tune Title: CHILTON FOLIAT
Almighty Father of all things that be
God be in my head, and in my understanding
Hymnal: CH4 #538 (2005) Meter: Irregular Tune Key: A Major Lyrics: God be in my head, and in my understanding:
God be in mine eyes, and in my looking;
God be in my mouth, and in my speaking;
God be in my heart, and in my thinking:
God be at mine end, and at my departing. Topics: The Church Celebrates; The Church Celebrates Death and Grieving; Our Response to Christ In Discipleship; Death and Bereavement; God Presence of Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:16 Languages: English Tune Title: GOD BE IN MY HEAD
God be in my head, and in my understanding
Focus my eyes on you, O Lord
Author: Ian White (b. 1956) Hymnal: CH4 #567 (2005) Tune Key: A Major Topics: Life in Christ Our Response to Christ - In Devotion; Change Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17 Languages: English Tune Title: FOCUS MY EYES
Focus my eyes on you, O Lord
O Jesus, I have promised
Author: John Ernest Bode (1816-1874) Hymnal: CH4 #644b (2005) Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6 Tune Key: A Major Lyrics: 1 O Jesus, I have promised
to serve you to the end;
be now and always near me,
my master and my friend:
I shall not fear the battle
if you are by my side,
not wander from the pathway
if you will be my guide.
2 Oh, let me feel you near me:
the world is ever near;
I see the sights that dazzle,
the tempting sounds I hear;
my foes are ever near me,
around me, and within;
but, Jesus, draw still nearer,
and shield my soul from sin.
3 Oh, let me hear you speaking
in accents clear and still,
above the storms of passion,
the murmurs of self-will;
Oh, speak to reassure me,
to hasten or control;
O speak, and make me listen,
true guardian of my soul.
4 O Jesus, you have promised
to all who follow you,
that where you are in glory
your servant shall be too;
and, Jesus, I have promised
to serve you to the end:
now give me grace to follow,
my master and my friend. Topics: The Holy Spirit The Church Celebrates - Confirmation; Conflict; Discipleship Scripture: 1 John 2:15-16 Languages: English Tune Title: WOLVERCOTE
O Jesus, I have promised
Lord, you are so precious to me
Author: Graham Kendrick (b. 1950) Hymnal: CH4 #783 (2005) Meter: 8.8.4.4.6 Tune Key: A Major Topics: Short Songs; God in grace and mercy; Love For God Scripture: 1 John 4:19 Languages: English Tune Title: LORD, YOU ARE SO PRECIOUS TO ME
Lord, you are so precious to me
I cried aloud, aloud to God
Hymnal: CH4 #49 (2005) Tune Key: a minor Lyrics: I cried aloud, aloud to God.
I cried to God and he heard me. Topics: Deliverance; Despair and Trouble; God Power of Scripture: Psalm 77:1-2 Languages: English Tune Title: [I cried aloud, aloud to God]
I cried aloud, aloud to God
Laudate Dominum, laudate Dominum
Hymnal: CH4 #77 (2005) Tune Key: a minor First Line: Praise the Lord, all you nations Topics: God Faithfulness of; Praise Scripture: Psalm 117 Languages: English; Latin Tune Title: LAUDATE DOMINUM (Berthier)
Laudate Dominum, laudate Dominum
Psalm 122
Author: Bernadette Farrell (b. 1957) Hymnal: CH4 #83 (2005) Tune Key: a minor First Line: I rejoiced when I heard them say Topics: Church unity and ecumenism; Church Worship; Close of Worship; Family and Friends; Peace Scripture: Psalm 122 Languages: English Tune Title: [I rejoiced when I heard them say]
Psalm 122
Sing aloud, loud, loud!
Author: Percy Dearmer (1867-1936) Hymnal: CH4 #193a (2005) Meter: 6.6.6.6.6 with refrain Tune Key: a minor First Line: God is love: his the care Topics: Our Response to God in adoration and gratitude; Beauty; God Love of Languages: English Tune Title: PERSONENT HODIE
Sing aloud, loud, loud!
Sing aloud, loud, loud!
Author: Percy Dearmer (1867-1936) Hymnal: CH4 #193b (2005) Meter: 6.6.6.6.6 with refrain Tune Key: a minor First Line: God is love: his the care Topics: The Living God Our Response to God - in adoration and gratitude; Our Response to God in adoration and gratitude; Beauty; God Love of Languages: English Tune Title: PERSONENT HODIE
Sing aloud, loud, loud!
Is this the way you made the world
Author: Douglas Gay, b. 1963 Hymnal: CH4 #242 (2005) Tune Key: a minor Topics: Our Response to God in the stewardship of the earth; Arts and Creativity; Care of Creation; Providence Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:17 Languages: English Tune Title: FIELDS OF LIGHT
Is this the way you made the world
The angel Gabriel from heaven came
Author: Sabine Baring-Gould (1834-1924) Hymnal: CH4 #285 (2005) Meter: 10.10.11.10 Tune Key: a minor Lyrics: 1 The Angel Gabriel from heaven came,
his wings as drifted snow, his eyes as flame;
'All hail,' said he, 'thou lowly maiden Mary,
most highly favoured lady.'
Gloria!
2 'For know a blessèd Mother thou shalt be,
all generations laud and honor thee,
thy Son shall be Emmanuel, by seers foretold;
most highly favoured lady.'
Gloria!
3 Then gentle Mary meekly bowed her head,
'To me be as it pleaseth God,' she said.
'My soul shall laud and magnify his holy name':
most highly favoured lady.
Gloria!
4 Of her, Emmanuel, the Christ was born
in Bethlehem, all on a Christmas morn,
and Christian folk throughout the world will ever say,
'Most highly favored lady.'
Gloria! Topics: Life in Christ Christ Incarnate - Promise of the Messiah; Angels; Annunciation; Mary Scripture: Luke 1:26-38 Languages: English Tune Title: GABRIEL'S MESSAGE
The angel Gabriel from heaven came
One day an angel here on this earth
Author: Alison M. Robertson (b. 1940) Hymnal: CH4 #299 (2005) Meter: 9.9.9.9 Tune Key: a minor Lyrics: 1 One day an angel here on this earth
spoke of God's presence coming to birth.
Mary was listening; humbly her heart
sang at the Word God chose to impart.
2 Mary gave birth in Bethlehem's cave,
blessed by the child God chose her to have.
Love was the reason God had become
close to his mother, far from her home.
3 Out in the fields a heavenly throng
broke through the dark with resonant song.
Shepherds, who saw God's glory by night,
sped on their way to worship the Light.
4 Jesus, your Spirit, shining with care,
speaks to the world you treasure and share.
Come with the human touch of your birth;
find in our hearts your home on this earth. Topics: Life in Christ Christ Incarnate - Christmas and Epiphany; Angels; Annunciation; Mary Scripture: 1 John 3:24 Languages: English Tune Title: STEP-WISE
One day an angel here on this earth
Why has God forsaken me?
Author: William L. (Bill) Wallace (b. 1933) Hymnal: CH4 #388 (2005) Meter: 7.7.7.7 Tune Key: a minor Topics: Christ Incarnate Passion and Death; The Church Celebrates Death and Grieving; Christian Year Good Friday; Death and Bereavement; God Love of; Grief Scripture: Mark 15:34 Languages: English Tune Title: SHIMPI
Why has God forsaken me?
You hear the lambs a-cryin'
Hymnal: CH4 #435 (2005) Meter: Irregular Tune Key: a minor First Line: My Saviour spoke these words so sweet Lyrics: [Refrain:]
You hear the lambs a-cryin',
hear the lambs a-cryin',
hear the lambs a-cryin',
O Shepherd, feed my sheep.
1 My Saviour spoke these words so sweet,
O shepherd, feed my sheep.
Saying 'Peter, if you love me, feed my sheep.'
O shepherd, feed my sheep. [Refrain]
2 O Lord, my love you see and know;
O shepherd, feed my sheep.
Then give me grace to love you more;
O shepherd, feed my sheep. [Refrain]
3 O wasn't it an awful shame?
O shepherd, feed my sheep.
He hung three days in mortal pain.
O shepherd, feed my sheep. [Refrain] Topics: Christian Year Easter Scripture: John 21:15-17 Languages: English Tune Title: YOU HEAR THE LAMBS
You hear the lambs a-cryin'
Knowing Jesus
Author: Graham Kendrick (b. 1950) Hymnal: CH4 #506 (2005) Tune Key: a minor First Line: All that I once held dear, built my life upon Topics: Life in Christ Our Response to Christ - In Dedication; Devotion; Love For God Languages: English Tune Title: KNOWING YOU
Knowing Jesus
Come, Guide on earth, our Spirit-friend
Author: Tom Colvin (1925-2000) Hymnal: CH4 #585 (2005) Meter: 9.9 with refrain Tune Key: a minor First Line: When our Saviour Yesu went away Lyrics: 1 When our Saviour Yesu went away,
he sent here a friend with us to stay.
[Refrain:]
Come, Guide on earth, our Spirit-friend;
come to inspire, direct, defend.
2 In all Yesu's friends the Spirit lives,
it is Yesu's power that moulds and saves. [Refrain]
3 O great Spirit, fill us all with love
for the neighbours God gives us to serve. [Refrain]
4 Come, great Spirit, fire the Church on earth,
to your whole creation give new birth. [Refrain]
5 Praise be to our Maker, and the Son,
with whom now and ever you are one. [Refrain] Topics: The Holy Spirit The Coming of the Spirit; Christian Year Pentecost; Multi-cultrual and World-church Songs Scripture: 1 John 4:2 Languages: English Tune Title: NYOHENE
Come, Guide on earth, our Spirit-friend
Glory to God, glory to God
Hymnal: CH4 #762 (2005) Tune Key: a minor Lyrics: Glory to God, glory to God,
glory in the highest!
Glory to God, glory to God,
glory in the highest!
To God be glory forever!
To God be glory forever!
Alleluia! Amen!
Alleluia! Amen!
Alleluia! Amen!
Alleluia! Amen!
Alleluia! Amen!
Alleluia! Amen!
Alleluia! Amen!
Alleluia! Amen!
Topics: Short Songs; Adoration Of God; Multi-cultrual and World-church Songs Scripture: Luke 2:14 Languages: English Tune Title: [Glory to God, glory to God]
Glory to God, glory to God
The peace of the earth be with you
Author: Christine Carson Hymnal: CH4 #798 (2005) Tune Key: a minor Topics: Short Songs; The Activity of God God in creation; Blessings; Creation; God peace of; Multi-cultrual and World-church Songs Scripture: John 14:27 Languages: English Tune Title: LA PAZ DE LA TIERRE
The peace of the earth be with you
The Lord's my shepherd, I'll not want
Hymnal: CH4 #15 (2005) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Tune Key: B Flat Major Lyrics: 1 The Lord's my shepherd, I'll not want.
He makes me down to lie
in pastures green: he leadeth me
the quiet waters by.
2 My soul he doth restore again;
and me to walk doth make
within the paths of righteousness,
even for his own name's sake.
3 Yea, though I walk through death's dark vale,
yet will I fear none ill:
for thou art with me; and thy rod
and staff me comfort still.
4 My table thou hast furnishèd
in presence of my foes;
my head thou dost with oil anoint,
and my cup overflows.
5 Goodness and mercy all my life
shall surely follow me:
and in God's house for evermore
my dwelling-place shall be. Topics: Christian Year Maundy Thursday; Eternal Life; Holy Communion; Renewal Scripture: Psalm 23 Languages: English Tune Title: ORLINGTON
The Lord's my shepherd, I'll not want
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