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New every morning is the love

Author: J. Keble Hymnal: CHRC1920 #1 (1920) Lyrics: 1 New every morning is the love Our wakening and uprising prove; Thro' sleep and darkness safely brought Restor'd to life, and pow'r, and thought. 2 New mercies, each returning day, Hover around us while we pray; New perils past, new sins forgiven, New thoughts of God, new hopes of heaven. 3 If on our daily course our mind Be set to hallow all we find, New treasures still, of countless price, God will provide for sacrifice. 4 Old friends, old scenes, will lovelier be As more of heaven in each we see; Some softening gleam of love and prayer Shall dawn on every cross and care. 5 The trivial round, the common task, Will furnish all we need to ask; Room to deny ourselves, a road To bring us daily nearer God. 6 Only, O Lord, in Thy dear love, Fit us for perfect rest above; And help us, this and every day, To live more nearly as we pray. Topics: Daily Prayer Morning Languages: English Tune Title: MELCOMBE

Awake, my soul, and with the sun

Author: Thomas Ken Hymnal: CHRC1920 #2 (1920) Lyrics: 1 Awake, my soul, and with the sun Thy daily stage of duty run; Shake off dull sloth, and early rise To pay thy morning sacrifice. 2 Redeem thy misspent time that's past, And live this day as if thy last; Improve thy talent with due care; For the great Day thyself prepare. 3 Let all Thy converse be sincere, Thy conscience as the noonday clear; Think how all-seeing God thy ways And all thy secret thoughts surveys. 4 Wake, and lift up thyself, my heart, And with the an-gels bear thy part, Who all night long, unwearied, sing High praise to the eternal King. 5 All praise to Thee, Who safe has kept, And hast refreshed me while I slept; Grant, Lord, when I from death shall wake I may of endless light partake. 6 Lord, I my vows to Thee renew; Scatter my sins as morning dew; Guard my first springs of thought and will, And with Thyself my spirit fill. 7 Direct, control, suggest, this day, All I design, or do, or say; That all my pow'rs, with all their might, In Thy sole glory may unite. 8 Praise God, from Whom all blessings flow, Praise Him, all creatures here below; Praise Him above, angelic host: Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Topics: Daily Prayer Morning Languages: English Tune Title: MORNING HYMN

Come, my soul, thou must be waking!

Author: H. J. Buckoll; F. R. L. Canitz Hymnal: CHRC1920 #3 (1920) Lyrics: 1 Come, my soul, thou must be waking! Now is breaking O'er the earth another day: Come, to Him Who made this splendour, See thou render All thy feeble strength can pay. 2 Gladly hail the sun returning, Ready burning Be the incense of thy powers; For the night is safely ended, God hath tended With His care thy helpless hours. 3 Pray that He may prosper ever Each endeavour, When thine aim is good and true; But that He may ever thwart thee, And convert thee, When thou evil would'st pursue. 4 Think that He thy ways beholdeth; He unfoldeth Every fault that lurks within; He the hidden shame glossed over Can discover, And discern each deed of sin. 5 Mayest thou on life's last morrow, Free from sorrow, Pass away in slumber sweet; And, released from death's dark sadness, Rise in gladness, That far brighter Sun to greet. 6 Only God's free gifts abuse not, Light refuse not, But His Spirit's voice obey; Thou with Him shall dwell, behold Light enfolding All things in unclouded day. Topics: Daily Prayer Morning Languages: English Tune Title: HAYDN

Ev'ery morning mercies new

Author: G. Phillimore Hymnal: CHRC1920 #4 (1920) Lyrics: 1 Ev'ry morning mercies new Fall as fresh as morning dew; Ev'ry morning let us pay Tribute with the early day; For Thy mercies, Lord, are sure; Thy compassion doth endure. 2 Still the greatness of Thy love Daily doth our sins remove; Daily, far as east from west, Lifts the burden from the breast; Gives unbought, to those who pray, Strength to stand in evil day. 3 Let our prayers each morn prevail, That these gifts may never fail; And, as we confess the sin And the tempter's power within, Feed us with the Bread of Life; Fit us for our daily strife. 4 As the morning light returns, As the sun with splendour burns, Teach us still to turn to Thee, Every blessed Trinity, With our hands our hearts to raise, In unfailing prayer and praise. Topics: Daily Prayer Morning Languages: English Tune Title: KELSO

O Jesus, crucified for man

Author: W. W. How Hymnal: CHRC1920 #5 (1920) Lyrics: 1 O Jesus, crucified for man, O Lamb, all glorious on Thy throne, Teach Thou our wondering souls to scan The mystery of Thy love unknown. 2 We pray Thee, grant us strength to take Our daily cross, whate'er it be, And gladly for Thine own dear sake In paths of pain to follow Thee. 3 As on our daily way we go, Thro' light or shade, in calm or strife, O may we bear Thy marks below In conquered sin and chastened life. 4 And week by week this day we ask That holy memories of Thy Cross May sanctify each common task, And turn to gain each earthly loss. 5 Grant us, dear Lord, our cross to bear Till at Thy feet we lay it down, Win thro' Thy blood our pardon there, And thro' the cross attain the crown. Topics: Daily Prayer Morning Languages: English Tune Title: INTERCESSION

O Brightness of th' Immortal Father's face

Author: E. W. Eddis Hymnal: CHRC1920 #6 (1920) Lyrics: 1 O Brightness of th' Immortal Father's face, Most holy, heav'n'ly, blest, Lord Jesus Christ, in Whom His truth and grace Are visibly expressed. 2 The sun is sinking now, and one by one The lamps of evening shine: We hymn the eternal Father, and the Son, And Holy Ghost divine. 3 Worthy art Thou at all times to receive Our hallowed praises, Lord; O Son of God, be Thou, in Whom we live, Through all the world adored Topics: Daily Prayer Evening Languages: English Tune Title: ST. NICHOLAS

The day is gently sinking to a close

Author: C. Wordsworth Hymnal: CHRC1920 #7 (1920) Lyrics: 1 The day is gently sinking to a close, Fainter and yet more faint the sunlight glows; O Brightness of Thy Father's glory, Thou Eternal Light of Light, be with us now; Where Thou art present, darkness cannot be, Midnight is glorious noon, O Lord, with Thee. 2 Our changeful lives are ebbing to an end: Onward to darkness and to death we tend: O Conqueror of the grave, be Thou our guide, Be thou our light (dim) in death's dark eventide; Then in our mortal hour will be no gloom, No sting in death, no terror in the tomb. 3 Thou, Who in darkness walking didst appear Upon the waves, and Thy disciples cheer, Come, Lord in lonesome days, when storms assail, And earthly hopes and human succours fail: When all is dark (er) may we behold Thee nigh, And hear Thy voice, "Fear not, for it is I." 4 The weary world is mouldering to decay, Its glories wane, its pageants fade away; In that last sunset when the stars shall fall, May we arise awakened by Thy call, With Thee, O Lord, for ever to abide In that blest day which has no eventide. Topics: Daily Prayer Evening Languages: English Tune Title: NACHTLIED

The radiant morn hath pass'd away

Author: G. Thring Hymnal: CHRC1920 #8 (1920) Lyrics: 1 The radiant morn hath pass'd away, And spent too soon her golden store; The shadows of departing day Creep on once more. 2 Our life is but a fading dawn, Its glorious noon, how quickly past; Lead us, O Christ, our life-work done, Safe home at last. 3 O by Thy soul-inspiring grace Uplift our hearts to realms on high; Help us to look to that bright place Beyond the sky. 4 Where light, and life, and joy, and peace In undivided empire reign, And thronging angels never cease Their deathless strain; 5 Where saints are clothed in spotless white, And evening shadows never fall, Where Thou, eternal Light of Light, Art Lord of all. Topics: Daily Prayer Evening Languages: English Tune Title: ST. GABRIEL

Holy Father, cheer our way

Author: R. H. Robinson Hymnal: CHRC1920 #9 (1920) Lyrics: 1 Holy Father, cheer our way With Thy love's perpetual ray: Grant us ev'ry closing day Light at evening-time. 2 Holy Saviour, calm our fears When earth's brightness disappears: Grant us in our later years Light at evening-time. 3 Holy Spirit, be Thou nigh When in mortal pains we lie; Grant us, as we come to die, Light at evening-time. 4 Holy, blessed Trinity, Darkness is not dark to Thee: Those Thou keepest always see Light at evening-time. Topics: Daily Prayer Evening; Daily Prayer Evening; Daily Prayer Evening Languages: English Tune Title: VESPERI LUX

The sun is sinking fast

Author: E. Caswall Hymnal: CHRC1920 #10 (1920) Lyrics: 1 The sun is sinking fast, The daylight dies; Let love awake, and pay Her evening sacrifice. 2 As Christ upon the Cross His head inclined, And to His Father's hands His parting soul resigned; 3 So now herself my soul Would wholly give Into His sacred charge, In Whom all spirits live; 4 So now beneath His eye Would calmly rest, Without a wish or thought Abiding in the breast; 5 Save that His will be done, Whate'er betide; Dead to herself, and dead In Him to all beside. 6 Thus would I live: yet now Not I, but He, In all His power and love, Henceforth alive in me. 7 One sacred Trinity, One Lord divine, May I be ever His, And He for ever mine. Topics: Daily Prayer Evening Languages: English Tune Title: ST. COLUMBA

Sun of my soul, Thou Saviour dear

Author: John Keble Hymnal: CHRC1920 #11 (1920) Lyrics: 1 Sun of my soul, Thou Saviour dear, It is not night if Thou be near; O may no earth born cloud arise To hide Thee from Thy servant's eyes. 2 When the soft dews of kindly sleep My weary eyelids gently steep, Be my last thought, how sweet to rest For ever on my Saviour's breast. 3 Abide with me from morn till even, For without Thee I cannot live; Abide with me when night is nigh, For without Thee I dare not die. 4 If some poor wandering child of Thine Have spurned to-day the voice divine Now, Lord, the gracious work begin; Let him no more lie down in sin. 5 Watch by the sick; enrich the poor With blessings from Thy boundless store; Be every mourner's sleep to-night, Like infant's slumbers, pure and light. 6 Come near and bless us when we wake Ere through the world our way we take Till in the ocean of Thy love We lose ourselves in heaven above. Topics: Daily Prayer Evening Languages: English Tune Title: HURSLEY

Abide with me: fast falls the eventide

Author: H. F. Lyte Hymnal: CHRC1920 #12 (1920) Lyrics: 1 Abide with me: fast falls the eventide; The darkness deepens; Lord, with me abide: When other helpers fail, and comforts flee, Help of the helpless, O abide with me. 2 Swift to its close ebbs out life's little day; Earth's joys grow dim, its glories pass away, Change and decay in all around I see; O Thou who changest not, abide with me. 3 I need Thy presence every passing hour; What but Thy grace can foil the tempter's power? Who, like Thyself, my guide and stay can be? Through cloud and sunshine, Lord, abide with me. 4 I fear no foe, with Thee at hand to bless: Ills have no weight, and tears no bitterness. Where is death's sting? where, grave, thy victory? I triumph still, if Thou abide with me. 5 Hold Thou Thy Cross before my closing eyes: Shine through the gloom, and point me to the skies: Heaven's morning breaks, and earth's vain shadows flee: In life, in death, O Lord, abide with me. Topics: Daily Prayer Evening Languages: English Tune Title: EVENTIDE

Softly now the light of day

Author: G. W. Doane Hymnal: CHRC1920 #13 (1920) Lyrics: 1 Softly now the light of day Fades upon my sight away; Free from care, from labour free, Lord, I would commune with Thee. 2 Thou, Whose all-pervading eye Naught escapes, without, within, Pardon each infirmity, Open fault, and secret sin. 3 Soon, for me, the light of day Shall for ever pass away; Then, from sin and sorrow free, Take me, Lord, to dwell with Thee. 4 Thou, Who, sinless, yet hast known All of man's infirmity; Then, from Thine eternal throne, Jesus, look with pitying eye. Topics: Daily Prayer Evening Languages: English Tune Title: EVENING

At even, when the sun was set

Author: H. Twells Hymnal: CHRC1920 #14 (1920) Lyrics: 1 At even, when the sun was set, The sick, O Lord, around Thee lay; O in what divers pains they met! O with what joy they went away. 2 Once more 't is eventide, and we Oppress'd with various ills draw near; What if Thy form we cannot see? We know and feel that Thou art here. 3 O Saviour Christ, our woes dispel; For some are sick, and some are sad. And some have never loved Thee well, And some have lost the love they had. 4 And some have found the world is vain, Yet from the world they break not free, And some have friends who give them pain, Yet have not sought a friend in Thee. 5 And none, O Lord, have perfect rest, For none are wholly free from sin; And they who fain would love Thee best Are conscious most of wrong within. 6 O Saviour Christ, Thou too art Man; Thou hast been troubled, tempted, tried, Thy kind but searching glance can scan The very wounds that shame would hide. 7 Thy touch has still its ancient power; No word from Thee can fruitless fall; Hear, in this solemn evening hour, And in Thy mercy heal us all. Topics: Daily Prayer Evening Languages: English Tune Title: HEALING

The shadows of the evening hours

Author: A. A. Procter Hymnal: CHRC1920 #15 (1920) Lyrics: 1 The shadows of the evening hours Fall from the dark'ning sky; Upon the fragrance of the flowers The dews of evening lie. 2 Before Thy throne, O Lord of heaven, We kneel at close of day; Look on Thy children from on high, And hear us while we pray. 3 The sorrows of Thy servants, Lord, O do not Thou despise, But let the incense of our prayers Before Thy mercy rise. 4 The brightness of the coming night Upon the darkness rolls; With hopes of future glory chase The shadows on our souls. 5 Slowly the rays of daylight fade: So fade within our heart The hopes in earthly love and joy, That one by one depart. 6 Slowly the bright stars, one by one, Within the heavens shine: Give us, O Lord, fresh hopes in heaven, And trust in things divine. 7 Let peace, O Lord, Thy peace, O God, Upon our souls descend; From midnight fears, and perils, Thou Our trembling hearts defend: 8 Give us a respite from our toil; Calm and subdue our woes; Through the long day we labour, Lord, O give us now repose. Topics: Daily Prayer Evening Languages: English Tune Title: ST. LEONARD

The day is past and over

Author: J. M. Neale; Anatolius Hymnal: CHRC1920 #16 (1920) Lyrics: 1 The day is past and over; All thanks, O Lord, to Thee! I pray Thee that offenceless The hours of dark may be. O Jesus, keep me in Thy sight, And save me thro' the coming night! 2 The joys of day are over: I lift my heart to Thee; And call on Thee that sinless The hours of gloom may be. O Jesus, make their darkness light, And save me through the coming night! 3 The toils of day are over; I raise the hymn to Thee, And ask that free from peril The hours of fear may be: O Jesus, keep me in Thy sight, And guard me through the coming night. 4 Lighten mine eyes, O Saviour, Or sleep in death shall I, And he, my wakeful tempter, Triumphantly shall cry "He could not make their darkness light, Nor guard them through the hours of night." 5 Be Thou my soul's preserver, O God! for Thou dost know How many are the perils Through which I have to go. Lover of men, O hear my call, And guard and save me from them all! Topics: Daily Prayer Evening Languages: English Tune Title: ST. ANATOLIUS

Saviour, breathe an evening blessing

Author: J. Edmeston Hymnal: CHRC1920 #17 (1920) Lyrics: 1 Saviour, breathe an evening blessing, Ere repose our spirits seal; Sin and want we come confessing; Thou canst save and Thou canst heal. 2 Though the night be dark and dreary, Darkness cannot hide from Thee; Thou art He Who, never weary, Watchest where Thy people be. 3 Though destruction walk around us, Though the arrows past us fly, Angel-guards from Thee surround us; We are safe, if Thou art nigh. 4 Be Thou nigh, should death o'ertake us; Jesu then our refuge be, And in Paradise awake us, There to rest in peace with Thee. 5 Father, to Thy holy keeping Humbly we ourselves resign; Saviour, Who hast slept our sleeping, Make our slumbers pure as Thine; 6 Blessed Spirit, brooding o'er us, Chase the darkness of our night, Till the perfect day before us Breaks in everlasting light. Topics: Daily Prayer Evening Languages: English Tune Title: VESPER HYMN

All praise to Thee, my God, this night

Author: T. Ken Hymnal: CHRC1920 #18 (1920) Lyrics: 1 All praise to Thee, my God, this night, For all the blessings of the light: Keep me, O keep me, King of kings, Beneath Thine own Almighty wings. 2 Forgive me, Lord, for Thy dear Son, The ill that I this day have done; That with the world, myself, and Thee, I, ere I sleep, at peace may be. 3 Teach me to live, that I may dread The grave as little as my bed; Teach me to die, that so I may Rise glorious at the awful day. 4 O may my soul on Thee repose, And may sweet sleep mine eyelids close; Sleep that shall me more vigorous make To serve my God when I awake. 5 When in the night I sleepless lie, My soul with heav'nly thoughts supply; Let no ill dreams disturb my rest, No powers of darkness me molest. 6 O when shall I, in endless day, For ever chase dark sleep away, And hymns divine with angels sing, All praise to Thee, eternal King? 7 Praise God, from Whom all blessings flow; Praise Him, all creatures here below; Praise Him above, angelic host: Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Topics: Daily Prayer Evening Languages: English Tune Title: TALLIS'S HYMN

God, that madest earth and heaven

Author: R. Heber; R. Whateley Hymnal: CHRC1920 #19 (1920) Lyrics: 1 God, that madest earth and heaven, Darkness and light; Who the day for toil hast given, For rest the night, May Thine angel-guards defend us, Slumber sweet Thy mercy send us, Holy dreams and hopes attend us, This livelong night. 2 Guard us waking, guard us sleeping, And, when we die, May we in Thy mighty keeping, All peaceful lie: When the last dread call shall wake us, Do not Thou, our God, forsake us, But to reign in glory take us With Thee on high. Topics: Daily Prayer Evening Languages: English Tune Title: NUTFIELD

Now from the altar of our hearts

Author: J. Mason Hymnal: CHRC1920 #20 (1920) Lyrics: 1 Now from the altar of our hearts Let flames of love arise; Assist us, Lord, to offer up Our evening sacrifice. 2 Minutes and mercies multiplied Have made up all this day; Minutes came quick, but mercies were More swift, more free than they. 3 New time, new favours, and new joys Do a new song require; Till we shall praise Thee as we would, Accept our heart's desire. Topics: Daily Prayer Evening Languages: English Tune Title: BELMONT

Before the ending of the day

Author: J. M. Neale; St. Ambrose (?) Hymnal: CHRC1920 #21 (1920) Lyrics: 1 Before the ending of the day, Creator of the world we pray That with Thy wonted favour, Thou Wouldst be our guard and keeper now. 2 From all ill dreams defend our sight, From fears and terrors of the night; Withhold from us our ghostly foe, That spot of sin we may not know. 3 O Father, that we ask be done, Through Jesus Christ, Thine only Son Who, with the Holy Ghost and Thee, Doth live and reign eternally. Topics: Daily Prayer Evening Languages: English Tune Title: PIERICINI

Sweet Saviour, bless us ere we go

Author: F. W. Faber Hymnal: CHRC1920 #22 (1920) Lyrics: 1 Sweet Saviour, bless us ere we go; Thy Word into our minds instill; And make our lukewarm hearts to glow With lowly love and fervent will; Thro' life's long day and death's dark night, O gentle Jesus, be our Light. 2 The day is gone, its hours have run, And Thou hast taken count of all, The scanty triumphs grace hath won, The broken vow, the frequent fall. Thro life's long day and death's dark night, O gentle Jesus, be our Light. 3 Grant us, dear Lord, from evil ways True absolution and release; And bless us, more than in past days, With purity and inward peace, Thro' life's long day and death's dark night, O gentle Jesus, be our Light. 4 For all we love, the poor, the sad, The sinful, unto Thee we call; O let Thy mercy make us glad; Thou art our Saviour, and our all. Thro' life's long day and death's dark night, O gentle Jesus, be our Light. 5 Sweet Saviour, bless us; night is come; Thro' night and darkness near us be; Good angels watch about our home, And we are one day nearer Thee. Thro' life's long day and death's dark night, O gentle Jesus, be our Light. Topics: Daily Prayer Evening Languages: English Tune Title: ST. MATTHIAS

Our day of praise is done

Author: J. Ellerton Hymnal: CHRC1920 #23 (1920) Lyrics: 1 Our day of praise is done; The evening shadows fall; But pass not from us with the sun, True Light that light'nest all. 2 Around the throne on high, Where night can never be, The white-robed harpers of the sky Bring ceaseless hymns to Thee. 3 Too faint our anthems here; Too soon of praise we tire: But O the strains how full and clear Of that eternal choir! 4 Yet, Lord, to Thy dear will If Thou attune the heart, We in Thine angels' music still May bear our lower part. 5 'Tis Thine each soul to calm, Each wayward thought reclaim, And make our life a daily psalm Of glory to Thy Name. 6 A little while, and then Shall come the glorious end; And songs of angels and of men In perfect praise shall blend. Topics: Daily Prayer Evening Languages: English Tune Title: ALLINGTON

As now the sun's declining rays

Author: J. Chandler; C. Coffin Hymnal: CHRC1920 #24 (1920) Lyrics: 1 As now the sun's declining rays At eventide descend, E'en so our years are sinking down To their appointed end. 2 Lord, on the cross Thine arms were stretched To draw the nations nigh; O grant us then that cross to love, And in those arms to die. 3 To God the Father, God the Son, And God the Holy Ghost, All glory be from saints on earth, And from the angel host. Topics: Daily Prayer Evening Languages: English Tune Title: HOLY TRINITY

O Trinity of blessed light

Author: J. M. Neale; St. Ambrose Hymnal: CHRC1920 #25 (1920) Lyrics: 1 O Trinity of blessed light, O Unity of princely might, The fiery sun now goes his way; Shed now within our hearts Thy ray. 2 To Thee our morning song of praise, To Thee our evening prayer we raise; O grant us with Thy saints on high To praise Thee through eternity. 3 All laud to God the Father be; All praise, eternal Son, to Thee; All glory, as is ever meet, To God the holy Paraclete. Topics: Daily Prayer Evening Languages: English Tune Title: EDEN

Bless me, O my Saviour, bless me

Author: B. W. R. Taylor Hymnal: CHRC1920 #26 (1920) Lyrics: 1 Bless me, O my Saviour, bless me, Kneeling at Thy throne of grace; Here I sought Thee, here I find Thee, In Thine ark and resting place. 2 Blessed Saviour, Thou who gavest Full redemption by Thy Blood, Wash me from my foul offences, Cleanse me, O Thou Son of God! 3 Breathe upon me, Gracious Spirit, Benediction full and strong, Keep my feet in safety's pathway, Keep my soul from sin and wrong. 4 Sacred Trinity of Power, Mystic Unity above, Sanctify this evening hour With Thine endless, boundless love. 5 Throned in glory, veiled in splendour, Praised by all the heavenly host. Hear our Holy, Holy, Holy, Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Topics: Daily Prayer Evening Languages: English Tune Title: PEACE

The day Thou gavest, Lord, is ended

Author: J. Ellerton Hymnal: CHRC1920 #27 (1920) Lyrics: 1 The day Thou gavest, Lord, is ended, The darkness falls at Thy behest; To Thee our morning hymns ascended, Thy praise shall sanctify our rest. 2 We thank Thee that Thy Church unsleeping, While earth rolls onward into light, Though all the world her watch is keeping, And rests not now by day or night. 3 As o'er each continent and island The dawn leads on another day, The voice of prayer is never silent, Nor dies the strain of praise away. 4 The sun that bids us rest is waking Our brethren 'neath the western sky, And hour by hour fresh lips are making Thy wondrous doings heard on high. 5 So be it, Lord; Thy throne shall ever, Like earth's proud empires, pass away; Thy kingdom stands, and grows for ever, Till all Thy creatures own Thy sway. Topics: Daily Prayer Evening Languages: English Tune Title: ST. CLEMENT

O day of rest and gladness

Author: C. Wordsworth Hymnal: CHRC1920 #28 (1920) Lyrics: 1 O day of rest and gladness, O day of joy and light, O balm of care and sadness, Most beautiful, most bright; On thee, the high and lowly, Through ages joined in tune, Sing Holy, Holy, Holy, To the great God Triune. 2 On thee, at the creation, The light first had its birth; On thee for our salvation Christ rose from depths of earth; On thee our Lord victorious The Spirit sent from heaven; And thus on thee most glorious A triple light was given. 3 Thou art a port protected From storms that round us rise; A garden intersected With streams of Paradise; Thou art a cooling fountain In life's dry dreary sand; From thee, like Pisgah's mountain, We view our promised land. 4 To-day on weary nations The heavenly manna falls; To holy convocations The silver trumpet calls, Where Gospel-light is glowing, With pure and radiant beams And living water flowing With soul-refreshing streams. 5 New graces ever gaining From this our day of rest, We reach the Rest remaining To spirits of the blest. To Holy Ghost be praises, To Father, and to Son; The Church her voice upraises To Thee, blest Three in One. Topics: The Lord's Day Languages: English Tune Title: DAY OF REST

This is the day of Light

Author: J. Ellerton Hymnal: CHRC1920 #29 (1920) Lyrics: 1 This is the day of Light: Let there be light today; O Day-spring, rise upon our night, And chase its gloom away. 2 This is the day of Rest: Our failing strength renew; On weary brain and troubled breast Shed Thou Thy freshening dew. 3 This is the day of Peace: Thy peace our spirits fill; Bid Thou the blasts of discord cease, The waves of strife be still. 4 This is the day of prayer: Let earth to heaven draw near: Lift up our hearts to seek Thee there; Come down to meet us there. 5 This is the First of days: Send forth Thy quickening breath, And wake dead souls to love and praise, O Vanquisher of death! Topics: The Lord's Day Languages: English Tune Title: SWABIA

Safely through another week

Author: J. Newton Hymnal: CHRC1920 #30 (1920) Lyrics: 1 Safely through another week God has brought us on our way; Let us now a blessing seek, Waiting in His courts today; Day of all the week the best, Emblem of eternal rest: Day of all the week the best, Emblem of eternal rest. 2 While we pray for pardoning grace, Through the dear Redeemer's Name, Show Thy reconciled face, Take away our sin and shame; From our worldly cares set free, May we rest this day in Thee. 3 Here we come Thy Name to praise, Let us feel Thy presence near; May Thy glory meet our eyes, While we in Thy house appear: Here afford us, Lord, a taste Of our everlasting feast. 4 May Thy Gospel's joyful sound Conquer sinners, comfort saints: May the fruits of grace abound, Bring relief for all complaints; Such the days of rest we love, Till we join the Church above. Topics: The Lord's Prayer Languages: English Tune Title: SABBATH

On this day, the first of days

Author: H. Baker Hymnal: CHRC1920 #31 (1920) Lyrics: 1 On this day, the first of days, God the Father's Name we praise; Who, creation's Lord and Spring, Did the world from darkness bring. 2 On this day, th' Eternal Son Over death His triumph won; On this day the Spirit came With His gifts of living flame. 3 O that fervent love to-day May in every heart have sway, Teaching us to praise aright God, the Source of life and light. 4 Father, Who didst fashion me Image of Thyself to be, Fill me with Thy love divine, Let my every thought be Thine. 5 Thou, Who dost all gifts impart, Shine, blest Spirit, in my heart; Best of gifts Thy love bestow; Make me burn Thy love to know. 6 God, the blessed Three in One, Dwell within my heart alone; Thou dost give Thyself to me, May I give myself to Thee. Topics: The Lord's Day Languages: English Tune Title: LUBECK

Sweet is the work, my God, my King

Author: I. Watts Hymnal: CHRC1920 #32 (1920) Lyrics: 1 Sweet is the work, my God, my King, To praise Thy Name, give thanks, and sing; To show Thy love by morning light, And talk of all Thy truth at night. 2 Sweet is the day of sacred rest; No mortal cares shll seize my breast; O may my heart in tune be found, Like David's harp of solemn sound! 3 My heart shall triumph in my Lord, And bless His works, and bless His word; His works of grace, how bright they shine! How deep His counsels, how divine! 4 I then shall share a glorious part, When grace hath well refined my heart, And fresh supplies of joy are shed, Like holy oil, to cheer my head. 5 Then shall I see, and hear, and know, All I desired or wished below; And every power find sweet employ In that eternal world of joy. Topics: The Lord's Day Languages: English Tune Title: HESPERUS

Saviour, again to Thy dear Name we raise

Author: J. Ellerton Hymnal: CHRC1920 #33 (1920) Lyrics: 1 Saviour, again to Thy dear Name we raise With one accord our parting hymn of praise; We stand to bless Thee ere our worship cease, Then, lowly kneeling, wait Thy word of peace. 2 Grant us Thy peace through this approaching night, Turn Thou for us its darkness into light; From harm and danger keep Thy children free, For dark and light are both alike to Thee. 3 Grant us Thy peace upon our homeward way; With Thee began, with Thee shall end the day; Guard Thou the lips from sin, the hearts from shame, That in this house have called upon Thy Name. 4 Grant us Thy peace throughout our earthly life, Our balm in sorrow, and our stay in strife; Then, when Thy voice shall bid our conflict cease, Call us, O Lord, to Thine eternal peace. Topics: The Lord's Day Languages: English Tune Title: PAX DEI

Lord, dismiss us with Thy blessing

Author: J. Fawcett Hymnal: CHRC1920 #34 (1920) Lyrics: 1 Lord, dismiss us with Thy blessing, Fill our hearts with joy and peace; Let us each, Thy love possessing, Triumph in redeeming grace; O refresh us, O refresh us, Travelling thro' this wilderness. 2 Thanks we give and adoration For Thy Gospel's joyful sound: May the fruits of Thy salvation In our hearts and lives abound: May Thy presence With us evermore be found. 3 So that when Thy love shall call us, Saviour, from the world away, Fear of death shall not appal us, Glad Thy summons to obey May we ever Reign with Thee in endless day. Topics: The Lord's Day Languages: English Tune Title: SICILY

High in regal glory

Author: J. Julian Hymnal: CHRC1920 #35 (1920) First Line: Hark! the voice Eternal Lyrics: 1 Hark! the voice Eternal, Robed in majesty, Calling into being Earth and sea and sky, Hark! in countless numbers, All the angel throng, Hail creation's morning With one burst of song. High in regal glory, 'Mid eternal light, Reign, O King Immortal, Holy, Infinite. 2 Bright the world and glorious, Calm both earth and sea, Noble in its grandeur Stood man's purity; Came the great transgression, Came the sadd'ning fall, Death and desolation Breathing over all. Still in regal glory, 'Mid eternal light, Reign'd the King Immortal, Holy, Infinite. 3 Jesus! Lord and Master, Prophet, Priest and King, To Thy feet, triumphant, Hallowed praise we bring. Thine the pain and weeping, Thine the victory. Power, and praise, and honour, Be, O Lord to Thee. High in regal glory, 'Mid eternal light, Reign, O King Immortal, Holy, Infinite. 4 Brightly dawned the Advent Of the new-born King, Joyously the watchers Heard the angels sing. Sadly closed the evening Of His hallowed life, As the noontide darkness Veiled the last dread strife. Lo! again in glory, 'Mid eternal light, Reigns the King Immortal, Holy, Infinite. 5 Lo! again He cometh, Robed in clouds of light, As the Judge Eternal, Armed with power and might. Nations to His footstool Gathered then shall be; Earth shall yield her treasures, And her dead, the sea. Till the trumpet soundeth, 'Mid eternal light Reign, Thou King Immortal, Holy, Infinite. Topics: The Christian Year Advent Languages: English Tune Title: DEVA

Day of Wrath! O Day of mourning!

Hymnal: CHRC1920 #36 (1920) Lyrics: 1 Day of Wrath! O Day of mourning! See fulfill'd the prophets' warning, Heav'n and earth in ashes burning! 2 O what fear man's bosom rendeth, When from Heav'n the Judge descendeth, On Whose sentence all dependeth! 3 Wondrous sound the trumpet flingeth; Through earth's sepulchres it ringeth; All before the throne it bringeth. 4 Death is struck, and nature quaking, All creation is awaking, To its Judge an answer making. 5 Lo! the Book exactly worded, Wherein all hath been recorded: Thence shall judgment be awarded. 6 When the Judge His seat attaineth, And each hidden deed arraigneth, Nothing unavenged remaineth. 7 What shall I, frail man, be pleading? Who for me be interceding, When the just are mercy needing? 8 King of Majesty tremendous, Who dost free salvation send us, Fount of pity, then befriend us! 9 Think, good Jesu, my salvation Cost Thy wondrous Incarnation; Leave me not to reprobation! 10 Faint and weary, Thou hast sought me, On the Cross of suffering bought me. Shall such grace be vainly brought me? 11 Righteous Judge! for sin's pollution Grant Thy gift of absolution, Ere that day of retribution. 12 Guilty, now I pour my moaning, All my shame with anguish owning; Spare, O God, Thy suppliant groaning! 13 Thou the sinful woman saved'st; Thou the dying thief forgavest; And to me a hope vouchsafest. 14 Worthless are my prayers and sighing, Yet, good Lord, in grace complying, Rescue me from fires undying! Topics: The Christian Year Advent Languages: English Tune Title: DIES IRAE

Great God, what do I see and hear!

Author: W. B. Collyer; J. Cotterill Hymnal: CHRC1920 #37 (1920) Lyrics: 1 Great God, what do I see and hear! The end of things created! The Judge of mankind doth appear On clouds of glory seated! The trumpet sounds: the graves restore The dead which they contained before; Prepare, my soul, to meet Him! 2 The dead in Christ shall first arise At the last trumpet's sounding, Caught up to meet Him in the skies, With joy their Lord surrounding: No gloomy fears their souls dismay, His presence sheds eternal day On those prepared to meet Him. 3 But sinners, filled with guilty fears, Behold His wrath prevailing; For they shall rise and find their tears And sighs are unavailing: The day of grace is past and gone; Trembling, they stand before the throne, All unprepared to meet Him. 4 Great God, to Thee my spirit clings, Thy boundless love declaring; One wondrous sight my comfort brings, The Judge my nature wearing. Beneath His Cross I view the day When heaven and earth shall pass away, And thus prepare to meet Him. Topics: The Christian Year Advent Languages: English Tune Title: LUTHER'S HYMN

Lo! He comes with clouds descending

Author: J. Cennick; C. Wesley; M. Madan Hymnal: CHRC1920 #38 (1920) Lyrics: 1 Lo! He comes with clouds descending, Once for favoured sinners slain; Thousand thousand saints attending Swell the triumph of His train; Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Christ appears on earth again. 2 Every eye shall now behold Him Robed in dreadful majesty; Those who set at nought and sold Him, Pierced and nailed Him to the tree, Deeply wailing, Shall the true Messiah see. 3 Those dear tokens of His Passion Still His dazzling body bears, Cause of endless exultation To His ransomed worshippers: With what rapture Gaze we on those glorious scars! 4 Now redemption, long expected, See in solemn pomp appear; All His saints, by man rejected, Now shall meet Him in the air: Alleluia! See the day of God appear. 5 Yea, amen, let all adore Thee, High on Thine eternal throne; Saviour, take the power and glory, Claim the kingdom for Thine own: Alleluia! Thou shalt reign, and Thou alone. Topics: The Christian Year Advent Languages: English Tune Title: HELMSLEY

Wake, awake, for night is flying

Author: P. Nicolai Hymnal: CHRC1920 #39 (1920) Lyrics: 1 Awake, awake, for night is flying; The watchmen on the heights are crying; Awake, Jerusalem, arise! Midnight's solemn hour is tolling, His chariot wheels are nearer rolling He comes; prepare, ye virgins wise. Rise up; with willing feet Go forth, the Bridegroom meet: Alleluia! Bear thro' the night your well-trimm'd light, Speed forth to join the marriage rite. 2 Sion hears the watchmen singing, Her heart with deep delight is springing, She wakes, she rises from her gloom: Forth her Bridegroom comes, all-glorious, In grace arrayed, by truth victorious; Her Star is risen, her Light is come! All hail, Incarnate Lord, Our crown, and our reward! Alleluia! We haste along, in pomp of song, And gladsome join the marriage throng. 3 Lamb of God, the heavens adore Thee, And men and angels sing before Thee, With harp and cymbal's clearest tone. By the pearly gates in wonder We stand, and swell the voice of thunder, That echoes round Thy dazzling throne. No vision ever brought, No ear hath ever caught, Such bliss and joy: We raise the song, we swell the throng, To praise Thee ages all along. Topics: The Christian Year Advent Languages: English Tune Title: HERRNHUT

The King shall come when morning dawns

Author: J. Brownlie Hymnal: CHRC1920 #40 (1920) Lyrics: 1 The King shall come when morning dawns, And light triumphant breaks; When beauty gilds the Eastern hills, And life to joy awakes. 2 Not as of old a little child To bear, and fight, and die, But crowned with glory like the sun That lights the morning sky. 3 O brighter than the rising morn When He, victorious, rose, And left the lonesome place of death, Despite the rage of foes; 4 O brighter than that glorious morn Shall this fair morning be, When Christ, our King, in beauty comes, And we His face shall see. 5 The King shall come when morning dawns, And earth's dark night is past; O haste the rising of that morn, The day that aye shall last; 6 And let the endless bliss begin, By weary saints foretold, When right shall triumph over wrong, And truth shall be extolled. 7 The King shall come when morning dawns, And light and beauty brings: Hail, Christ the Lord! Thy people pray, Come quickly, King of kings. Topics: The Christian Year Advent Languages: English Tune Title: NEWMAN

Hark! a thrilling voice is sounding

Author: E. Caswell Hymnal: CHRC1920 #41 (1920) Lyrics: 1 Hark! a thrilling voice is sounding; "Christ is nigh," it seems to say; "Cast away the works of darkness, O ye children of the day." 2 Waken'd by the solemn warning, Let the earth bound soul arise; Christ, her Sun, all sloth dispeling, Shines upon the morning skies. 3 Lo! the Lamb, so long expected, Comes with pardon down from heaven; Let us haste, with tears of sorrow, One and all to be forgiven. 4 So when next He comes with glory, Wrapping all the world in fear, May He with His mercy shield us, And with words of love draw near. Topics: The Christian Year Advent Languages: English Tune Title: MERTON

Rejoice, rejoice, believers!

Author: S. Findlater; L. Laurenti Hymnal: CHRC1920 #42 (1920) Lyrics: 1 Rejoice, rejoice, believers! And let your lights appear; The evening is advancing, And darker night is near. The Bridegroom is arising, And soon He will draw nigh; Up! pray, and watch, and wrestle! At mid-night comes the cry. 2 See that your lamps are burning; Replenish them with oil; Look now for your salvation, The end of sin and toil. The watchers on the mountain Proclaim the Bridegroom near, Go meet Him as He cometh, With alleluias clear. 3 O wise and holy virgins, Now raise your voices higher, Until in songs of triumph Ye meet the angel choir. The marriage-feast is waiting, The gates wide open stand; Up, up, ye heirs of glory! The Bridegroom is at hand. 4 Our hope and expectation, O Jesus, now appear; Arise, Thou Sun so longed for, O'er this benighted sphere! With hearts and hands uplifted, We plead, O Lord, to see The day of earth's redemption, And ever be with Thee! Topics: The Christian Year Advent Languages: English Tune Title: GREENLAND

On Jordan's bank the Baptist's cry

Author: J. Chandler; C. Coffin Hymnal: CHRC1920 #43 (1920) Lyrics: 1 On Jordan's bank the Baptist's cry Announces that the Lord is nigh; Awake, and hearken for he brings Glad tidings of the King of kings. 2 Then cleansed be every Christian breast, And furnished for so great a Guest; Yea, let us each our hearts prepare For Christ to come and enter there. 3 For Thou art our Salvation, Lord, Our Refuge and our great Reward; Without Thy grace we waste away, Like flowers that wither and decay. 4 To heal the sick stretch out Thine hand, And bid the fallen sinner stand; Once more upon Thy people shine, And fill the world with love divine. 5 All praise, eternal Son, to Thee, Whose Advent set Thy people free; Whom with the Father we adore, And Holy Ghost for evermore. Topics: The Christian Year Advent Languages: English Tune Title: WINCHESTER, NEW

Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel

Author: J. M. Neale Hymnal: CHRC1920 #44 (1920) First Line: O come, O come, Emmanuel Lyrics: 1 O come, O come, Emmanuel, And ransom captive Israel; That mourns in lonely exile here, Until the Son of God appear. Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel Shall come to thee, O Israel! 2 O come, Thou Rod of Jesse, free Thine own from Satan's tyranny; From depths of hell Thy people save, And give them victory o'er the grave. Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel Shall come to thee, O Israel! 3 O come, Thou Day-Spring, come and cheer Our spirits by Thine Advent here; Disperse the gloomy clouds of night, And death's dark shadows put to flight. Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel Shall come to thee, O Israel! 4 O come, Thou Key of David, come, And open wide our heavenly home; Make safe the way that leads on high, And close the path to misery. Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel Shall come to thee, O Israel! 5 O come, O come, Thou Lord of might! Who to Thy tribes, on Sinai's height, In ancient times didst give the law, In cloud, and majesty, and awe. Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel Shall come to thee, O Israel! Topics: The Christian Year Advent Languages: English Tune Title: VENI EMMANUEL, No. 1

"Thy kingdom come," on bended knee

Author: F. L. Hosmer Hymnal: CHRC1920 #45 (1920) Lyrics: 1 "Thy kingdom come," on bended knee The passing ages pray; And faithful souls have yearn'd to see On earth that kingdom's day. 2 But the slow watches of the night Not less to God belong; And for the everlasting right The silent stars are strong. 3 And lo! already on the hills The flags of dawn appear; Gird up your loins, ye prophet souls, Proclaim the day is near: 4 The day in whose clear-shining light All wrongs shall stand revealed, When justice shall be throned in might, And every hurt be healed; 5 When knowledge, hand in hand with peace, Shall walk the earth abroad; The day of perfect righteousness, The promised day of God. Topics: The Christian Year Advent Languages: English Tune Title: ST. FLAVIAN

Hark! the glad sound! the Saviour comes

Author: P. Doddridge Hymnal: CHRC1920 #46 (1920) Lyrics: 1 Hark! the glad sound! the Saviour comes, The Saviour promised long: Let ev'ry heart prepare a throne, And ev'ry voice a song. 2 He comes, the prisoners to release, In Satan's bondage held: The gates of brass before Him burst, The iron fetters yield. 3 He comes, from thickest films of vice To clear the mental ray, And on the eyes oppressed with night To pour celestial day. 4 He comes, the broken heart to bind, The bleeding soul to cure; And with the treasure of His grace To enrich the humble poor. 5 Our glad Hosannas, Prince of Peace, Thy welcome shall proclaim: And heaven's eternal arches ring With Thy beloved Name. Topics: The Christian Year Advent Languages: English Tune Title: BRISTOL

Come, Thou long-expected Jesus

Author: C. Wesley Hymnal: CHRC1920 #47 (1920) Lyrics: 1 Come, Thou long-expected Jesus, Born to set Thy people free; From our fears and sins release us, Let us find our rest in Thee. 2 Israel's strength and consolation, Hope of all the earth Thou art; Dear desire of every nation, Joy of every longing heart. 3 Born Thy people to deliver, Born a child, and yet a King, Born to reign in us for ever, Now Thy gracious kingdom bring. 4 By Thine own eternal Spirit, Rule in all our heart alone: By Thine all-sufficient merit, Raise us to Thy glorious throne. Topics: The Christian Year Advent Languages: English Tune Title: STUTTGART

O come, let us adore Him

Author: F. Oakeley Hymnal: CHRC1920 #48 (1920) First Line: O come, all ye faithful Lyrics: 1 O come, all ye faithful, Joyful and triumphant, O come ye, O come ye to Bethlehem; Come and behold Him Born, the King of Angels; O come, let us adore Him, O come let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, CHRIST, the LORD. 2 God of God, Light of Light Lo! Ye abhors not the Virgin's womb; Very God, Begotten, not created; O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, CHRIST, the LORD. 3 Sing, choirs of Angels, Sing in exultation, Sing, all ye citizens of heav'n above; Glory to God In the highest; O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, CHRIST, the LORD. 4 Yea, LORD, we greet Thee, Born this happy morning, JESUS, to Thee be glory giv'n; WORD of the Father, Now in flesh appearing; O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, CHRIST, the LORD. Topics: The Christian Year Christmas Languages: English Tune Title: ADESTE FIDELES

Hark! the herald angels sing

Author: C. Wesley Hymnal: CHRC1920 #49 (1920) Lyrics: 1 Hark! the herald angels sing Glory to the newborn King; Peace on earth, and mercy mild, God and sinners reconcil'd! Joyful all ye nations, rise, Join the triumph of the skies: With th' angelic host proclaim Christ is born in Bethlehem. Hark! the herald angels sing Glory to the newborn King. 3 Christ, by highest heaven adored; Christ, the everlasting Lord; Late in time behold Him come, Offspring of the Virgin's womb. 4 Veiled in flesh the Godhead see; Hail the Incarnate Deity, Pleased as Man with man to dwell; Jesus, our Emmanuel! 5 Mild He lays His glory by, Born that man no more may die, Born to raise the sons of earth, Born to give them second birth. 6 Risen with healing in His wings, Light and life to all He brings, Hail, the Sun of Righteousness! Hail, the heaven-born Prince of Peace! Topics: The Christian Year Christmas Languages: English Tune Title: MENDELSSOHN

Of the Father's love begotten

Author: J. M. Neale, 1854; A. C. Prudentius, 5th cent; H. W. Baker, 1859 Hymnal: CHRC1920 #50 (1920) Lyrics: 1 Of the Father's love begotten, Ere the worlds began to be, He is Alpha and Omega, He the Source, the Ending He, Of the things that are, that have been, And that future years shall see, Evermore and evermore! 2 O that Birth for ever blessed, When the Virgin, full of grace, By the Holy Ghost conceiving, Bare the Saviour of our race; And the Babe, the world's Redeemer, First revealed His sacred face, Evermore and evermore! 3 O ye heights of heaven adore Him; Angel hosts, His praises sing; Powers, Dominions, bow before Him, And extol our God and King; Let no tongue of man be silent, Every voice in concert ring, Evermore and evermore! 4 Thee let old men, Thee let young men, Thee let boys in chorus sing; Matrons, virgins, little maidens, With glad voices answering: Let their guileless song re-echo, And the heart its music bring, Evermore and evermore! 5 Christ, to Thee with God the Father, And, O Holy Ghost, to Thee, Hymn and chant and high thanksgiving, And unwearied praises be: Honour, glory, and dominion, And eternal victory, Evermore and evermore! Topics: The Christian Year Christmas Languages: English Tune Title: DIVINUM MYSTERIUM

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