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A Mother's Labour Bears Her Child

Author: Brian Ruttan, 1947- Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 1 hymnal Topics: God, maternal images; Jesus Christ Scripture: Isaiah 49:8-23 Used With Tune: JULIAN

A Prophet-Woman Broke a Jar

Author: Brian Wren (1936-) Appears in 8 hymnals Lyrics: 1 A prophet-woman broke a jar, by Love's divine appointing. With rare perfume she filled the room, presiding and anointing. A prophet-woman broke a jar, the sneers of scorn defying. With rare perfume she filled the room, preparing Christ for dying. 2 A faithful woman left a tomb by Love's divine commission. She saw, she heard, she preached the word, arising from submission. A faithful woman left a tomb, with resurrection gospel. She saw, she heard, she preached the word, apostle to apostles. 3 Though woman-wisdom, woman-truth, for centuries were hidden, unsung, unwritten, and unheard, derided and forbidden, the Spirit's breath, the Spirit's fire, on free and slave descending, can tumble our dividing walls, our shame and sadness mending. 4 The Spirit knows, the Spirit calls, by Love's divine ordaining, the friends we need, to serve and lead, their powers and gifts unchaining. The Spirit knows, the Spirit calls, from women, men and children, the friends we need, to serve and lead. Rejoice, and make them welcome! Topics: Call and Vocation; Mary Magdalene; Sunday of the Passion; Wisdom Scripture: Joshua 2:1-21 Used With Tune: MEGERRAN

A Spendthrift Lover Is the Lord

Author: Thomas H. Troeger (1945-) Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 3 hymnals Topics: Ash Wednesday; Holy Week (Good Friday); Lent (season); Images of God Scripture: Song of Solomon 8:6-7 Used With Tune: BEACH HAVEN

Yours Be the Glory, Risen, Conquering Son

Author: Richard Birch Hoyle (1875-1939); Edmond Budry (1854-1932) Meter: 5.5.6.5.6.5.6.5 with refrain Appears in 110 hymnals First Line: A toi la gloire (Yours be the glory) Lyrics: 1 Yours be the glory, risen, conquering Son: endless is the victory over death you won. Angels robed in splendour rolled the stone away, kept the folded grave-clothes where the body lay. Refrain: Yours be the glory, risen, conquering Son, endless is the victory over death you won. 2 See! Jesus meets us, risen from the tomb; lovingly he greets us, scatters fear and gloom. Let the church with gladness hymns of triumph sing, for the Lord is living; death hath lost its sting! [Refrain] 3 No more we doubt you, glorious Prince of life; what is life without you? Aid us in our strife; make us more than conquerors through your deathless love; bring us safe through Jordan to your home above. [Refrain] Topics: Easter (season) Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10 Used With Tune: JUDAS MACCABAEUS Text Sources: Rev. Hymns for Today's Church

Abide with Me

Author: Henry Francis Lyte (1793-1847) Meter: 10.10.10.10 Appears in 1,673 hymnals First Line: Abide with me: fast falls the eventide 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 dark 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: Evening; Faith/Trust; Funeral Scripture: Psalm 13 Used With Tune: EVENTIDE

Adoremus Te Jesu Christe

Author: Taizé Community Appears in 1 hymnal First Line: Adoremus te Jesu Christe (Let us praise your name, God our Saviour) Topics: Adoration; Adoration; Meditation; Meditation; Praise of God Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11 Used With Tune: ADOREMUS TE

Ah, Holy Jesus, How Hast Thou Offended

Author: Johann H. Heermann (1585-1647); Robert Seymour Bridges (1844-1930) Meter: 11.11.11.5 Appears in 135 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Ah, holy Jesus, how hast thou offended, that we to judge thee hath in hate pretended? By foes derided, by thine own rejected, O most afflicted. 2 Who was the guilty? Who brought this upon thee? Alas, my treason, Jesus, hath undone thee. 'Twas I, Lord Jesus, I it was denied thee: I crucified thee. 3 Lo, the good Shepherd for the sheep is offered; the slave hath sinned, and the Son hath suffered; for our atonement, while we nothing heeded, God interceded. 4 For me, kind Jesus, was thy incarnation, thy mortal sorrow, and thy life's oblation; thy death of anguish and thy bitter passion, for my salvation. 5 Therefore, kind Jesus, since I cannot pay thee, I do adore thee, and will ever pray thee, think on thy pity and thy love unswerving, not my deserving. Topics: Holy Week (Good Friday) Scripture: Isaiah 52:13-15; 53 Used With Tune: HERZLIEBSTER JESU

All Beautiful the March of Days

Author: Frances Whitmarsh Wile (1878-1939) Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 86 hymnals Lyrics: 1 All beautiful the march of days, as seasons come and go; the hand that shaped the rose hath wrought the crystal of the snow, hath sent the hoary frost of heaven, the flowing waters sealed, and laid a silent loveliness on hill and wood and field. 2 O’er white expanses, sparkling pure , the radiant morns unfold; the solemn splendours of the night burn brighter through the cold; life mounts in every throbbing vein, love deepens round the hearth, and clearer sounds the angel hymn, "Good will and peace on earth." 3 O thou, from whose unfathomed law the year in beauty flows, thyself the vision passing by in crystal and in rose, day unto day doth utter speech, and night to night proclaim in ever-changing words of light the wonder of thy name. Topics: Creation; Canada; Christmas; Creation Scripture: Job 38 Used With Tune: FOREST GREEN

All Creatures of Our God and King

Author: Francis of Assisi (1182-1226); William Henry Draper (1855-1933) Meter: 8.8.8.8 with alleluias Appears in 265 hymnals Lyrics: 1 All creatures of our God and King, lift up your voices, let us sing: alleluia, alleluia! Bright burning sun and golden beams, pale silver moon that gently gleams, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia! 2 Great rushing winds and breezes soft, you clouds that ride the heavens aloft, O sing now, alleluia! Fair rising morn, with praise rejoice, stars nightly shining, find a voice: alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia! 3 Swift flowing water, pure and clear, make music for your Lord to hear, alleluia, alleluia! Fire, so intense and fiercely bright, you give to us both warmth and light, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia! 4 Earth ever fertile, day by day unfold your blessings on our way, O sing now, alleluia! All flowers and fruits that in you grow, God's glory let them also show: alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia! 5 All you with mercy in your heart, forgiving others, take your part, alleluia, alleluia! All you that pain and sorrow bear, praise God, and cast on God your care: alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia! 6 And even you, most gentle death, waiting to hush our final breath, O sing now, alleluia! You lead back home the child of God, for Christ our Lord that way has trod: alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia! 7 Let all things their creator bless, and worship God in humbleness, alleluia, Alleluia! Praise God the Father, praise the Son, and praise the Spirit, Three-in-One: alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia! Topics: Praise of God; Repentance; Song of creation Scripture: Genesis 1, 2:1-4 Used With Tune: LASST UNS ERFREUEN

All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name

Author: Edward Perronet (1726-1792) Meter: 8.6.8 with repeat Appears in 3,425 hymnals Lyrics: 1 All hail the power of Jesus' name! Let angels prostrate fall; bring forth the royal diadem and crown him, crown him, crown him, crown him Lord of all. 2 Hail him, the heir of David's line, whom David Lord did call, the God incarnate, life divine, and crown him, crown him, crown him, crown him Lord of all. 3 Crown him, you martyrs of your God, who from his altar call; praise him whose way of pain you trod, and crown him, crown him, crown him, crown him Lord of all. 4 Sinners, whose love can ne'er forget the wormwood and the gall, go, spread your trophies at his feet, and crown him, crown him, crown him, crown him Lord of all. 5 Let every tongue and every tribe, delivered from the fall, to Christ all majesty ascribe, and crown him, crown him, crown him, crown him Lord of all. 6 O that, with heaven's sacred throng, we at his feet may fall, lift high the universal song, and crown him, crown him, crown him, crown him Lord of all. Topics: Praise of God; Name of Jesus; Martyrs; Reign of Christ Scripture: Psalm 68 Used With Tune: MILES LANE

All My Heart This Night Rejoices

Author: Paul Gerhardt (1607-1676); Catherine Winkworth (1827-1878) Meter: 8.3.3.6 D Appears in 275 hymnals Lyrics: 1 All my heart this night rejoices as I hear far and near sweetest angel voices; "Christ is born," their choirs are singing yill the air everywhere now with joy is ringing. 2 Hark! a voice from yonder manger, soft and sweet, doth entreat, "Flee from woe and danger! Pilgrims, come! From all that grieves you you are freed; all you need I will surely give you." 3 Come, then, let us hasten yonder! Here let all, great and small, kneel in awe and wonder! Love him who with love is yearning! Hail the star, that from far bright with hope is burning! 4 Then, dear Lord, with heed I'll cherish, live to thee, and with thee dying, shall not perish; but shall dwell with thee forever, far on high, in the joy that can vanish never. Topics: Christmas; Epiphany Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12 Used With Tune: WARUM SOLLT ICH

All People That on Earth do Dwell

Author: William Kethe (1530?-1594?); Roger Chapal (1912-); Benjamin T. Arreak (1947-) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 721 hymnals First Line: All people that on earth do dwell Lyrics: 1 All people that on earth do dwell, sing to the Lord with cheerful voice; him serve with mirth, his praise forth tell; come ye before him, and rejoice. 2 Know that the Lord is God indeed; without our aid he did us make; we are his folk, he doth us feed, and for his sheep he doth us take. 3 O enter then his gates with praise, approach with joy his courts unto; praise, laud, and bless his name always, for it is seemly so to do. 4 For why, the Lord our God is good; his mercy is forever sure; his truth at all times firmly stood, and shall from age to age endure. Moose Cree text: 1 Illilitok otu uskik Nikumostak washihiwat, Soka nasta utoskastak Naspich a sikilasiyak. 2 Welu kichimunitoweo Ahnu ka ki oshiituk, Kit ililimimikonao Moshuk kanuwalimituk. 3 Petokak ot iskwotamik Naspich kichimamichimak: Nunatomik, nunaskomik Kay ishi totumakipun. 4 Chihova kishawatiseo Moshuk we shawalichikao, Otapwaywin sokunileo kakikay kutuayaleo. Topics: Gathering of the Community; Gathering of the Community; Offertory; Praise of God; Psalm 100 Scripture: Psalm 100 Used With Tune: OLD 100TH Text Sources: Moose Cree trans. A Collection of Hymns and Psalms in the Language of the Cree Indians of North-West America, 1887, rev. 1946

All Poor Folk and Humble

Author: William Thomas Pennar Davies (1911-1996); Katherine E. Roberts (1877-1962) Meter: 6.6.8.6.6.8 D with refrain Appears in 12 hymnals Refrain First Line: Then haste we to show him Topics: Christmas; Epiphany Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7 Used With Tune: OLWEN

All Praise to Thee

Author: F. Bland Tucker (1895-1984) Meter: 10.10.10 with alleluias Appears in 52 hymnals First Line: All praise to thee, for thou, O King divine Topics: Jesus Christ is Lord; Praise of God; Reign of Christ; Servanthood; Ascension and Exaltation; Name of Jesus Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11 Used With Tune: SINE NOMINE Text Sources: Jesus Christ is Lord

All Shall Be Well

Author: Timothy Dudley-Smith (1926-) Meter: 4.6.4.6 Appears in 6 hymnals First Line: All shall be well! Lyrics: 1 All shall be well! For on our Easter skies see Christ the sun of righteousness arise. 2 All shall be well! The sacrifice is made, the sinner freed, the price of pardon paid. 3 All shall be well! The cross and passion past, dark night is done, bright morning come at last. 4 All shall be well! Lift every voice on high; "Death has no more dominion but shall die." 5 Jesus alive! Rejoice and sing again; all shall be well for evermore, Amen! Topics: Easter (season); Funeral; Hope Scripture: Malachi 3:1-4 Used With Tune: SONG 46

All Things Are Thine

Author: John Greenleaf Whittier (1807-1892) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 92 hymnals First Line: All things are thine; no gift have we Lyrics: 1 All things are thine; no gift have we, Lord of all gifts, to offer thee; and so with grateful hearts today thine own before thy feet we lay. Thy will was informed builders' thought; thy hand unseen amidst us wrought; through mortal motive, scheme, and plan, thy wise eternal purpose ran. 2 No lack thy perfect fullness knew; for human needs and longings grew this house of prayer, this home of rest, where grace is shared and truth addressed. In weakness and in want, we call on thee for whom the heavens are small; thy glory is thy children's good, thy joy fulfilled in servanthood. 3 All things are thine; no gift have we, Lord of all gifts, to offer thee; and so with grateful hearts today thine own before thy feet we lay. Come now and deign these walls to bless; fill with thy love their emptiness; and let their door a gateway be to lead us from ourselves to thee. Topics: Aniversary of Parish/Church; Church Scripture: 1 Kings 8:22-30 Used With Tune: YE BANKS AND BRAES (CANDLER)

All Who Believe and Are Baptized

Author: Thomas Hansen Kingo (1634-1703); George Alfred Taylor Rygh (1860-1942) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.7 Appears in 34 hymnals Lyrics: 1 All who believe and are baptized shall see the Lord's salvation; baptized into the death of Christ, each is a new creation. Through Christ's redemption we shall stand among the glorious heavenly band of every tribe and nation. 2 With one accord, O God, we pray: grant us thy Holy Spirit; help us in our infirmity through Jesus' blood and merit. Grant us to grow in grace each day that as is promised here we may eternal life inherit. Topics: Christian Initiation; Church; Baptism (general) Scripture: Isaiah 52:1-12 Used With Tune: LOBT GOTT DEN HERREN

All Who Love and Serve Your City

Author: Erik Routley, 1917-1982 Meter: 8.7.8.7 Appears in 33 hymnals Topics: Justice; Nation and City; Reign of Christ; Peace Scripture: Psalm 27 Used With Tune: BIRABUS

Alleluia, Alleluia! Let the Holy Anthem Rise

Author: Edward Caswall (1841-1878) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D with repeat Appears in 30 hymnals First Line: Alleluia, alleluia! Lyrics: 1 Alleluia, alleluia! Let the holy anthem rise and the choirs of heaven chant it in the temple of the skies. Let the mountains skip with gladness and the joyful valleys ring with hosannas in the highest to our Saviour and our King, with hosannas in the highest to our Saviour and our King. 2 Alleluia, alleluia! Like the sun from out the wave, Christ has risen up in triumph from the darkness of the grave. He, the splendour of the nations, he, the lamp of endless day; it is Christ, the Lord of glory, who is risen up today. It is Christ, the Lord of glory, who is risen up today. 3 Alleluia, alleluia! Blessed Jesus, make us rise from the dust of sin's corruption to the life that never dies. May we share with thee thy glory when the days of time are past, and the dead shall be awakened by the trumpet's mighty blast, and the dead shall be awakened by the trumpet's mighty blast. Topics: Easter (season) Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:35-58 Used With Tune: ECCLESIA

Alleluia, Alleluia

Appears in 459 hymnals First Line: Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia Topics: Service Music; Music for the Eucharist Gospel Acclamations Used With Tune: VICTORY

Alleluia! Sing to Jesus

Author: William Chatterton Dix (1837-1898) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 215 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Alleluia! Sing to Jesus! His the sceptre, his the throne; alleluia! his the triumph, his the victory alone. Hark! The songs of peaceful Zion thunder like a mighty flood; Jesus, out of every nation, hath redeemed us by his blood. 2 Alleluia! Not as orphans are we left in sorrow now; alleluia! he is near us, faith believes, nor questions how. Though the cloud from sight received him, when the forty days were o'er, shall our hearts forget his promise, "I am with you evermore"? 3 Alleluia! Bread of Heaven, thou on earth our food, our stay: alleluia! here the sinful flee to thee from day to day; Intercessor, Friend of sinners, earth's Redeemer, plead for me, where the songs of all the sinless sweep across the crystal sea. 4 Alleluia! King eternal, thee the Lord of lords we own: Alleluia! born of Mary, earth thy footstool, heaven thy throne. Thou within the veil hast entered, robed in flesh, our great high priest: thou on earth both priest and victim in the eucharistic feast. 5 Alleluia! Sing to Jesus! His the sceptre, his the throne; alleluia! his the triumph, his the victory alone. Hark! The songs of peaceful Zion thunder like a mighty flood; Jesus, out of every nation, hath redeemed us by his blood. Topics: Eucharist; Jesus, the Priest; Praise of God; Ascension and Exaltation Scripture: Psalm 68 Used With Tune: HYFRYDOL

Almighty God, Thy Word Is Cast

Author: John Cawood (1775-1852) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 222 hymnals Topics: Jesus Christ the Word; Christian Life Scripture: Isaiah 45:1-12 Used With Tune: ALBANO

Alone Thou Goest Forth, O Lord

Author: Peter Abelard (1079-1142); F. Bland Tucker (1895-1984) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 25 hymnals Topics: Holy Week (Good Friday) Scripture: Psalm 31 Used With Tune: BANGOR

Amazing Grace

Author: Josephine S. (Konwenne) Day (1905-); John Newton (1725-1807); James Settee (1910-); Benjamin T. Arreak (1947-) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,421 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 The Lord has promised good to me, his word my hope secures; he will my shield and portion be as long as life endures. 4 Through many dangers, toils, and snares, I have already come; 'tis grace that brought me safe thus far, and grace will lead me home. 5 When we've been there ten thousand years bright shining as the sun, we've no less days to sing God's praise than when we'd first begun. Mohawk: 1 Ioh ne ra a kwat ra o ten raht Ne se wa ah gsia tah kwen Wa ka a tsia a tah ton ha tie es kwe Ses ha tsia a tah tsen rion. 2 Ra o ten en raht ne wa kro ri Iah te se e wak te rons Ne se a ka at ka toh ra o ten en raht Oni son tah keh tah kwe. 3 Eso te e wa ka to hets ton Tsi non ni i iot te ron, Ra oh o ten en raht se wak ne ren en shon Ra on ten raht wa ka wi. 4 No nen tho o non ien te wa we Tsi non te e tsios we te, Ten tsi i te e wa ri wa a kwa a se En tsi te wa sen na ien. Ojibway: 1 Kihcishawencikewin Kaapimaaci' ikoyaan Ninkakippiinkwenaapan hsa Nookom itahsh niwaap 2 Ninkiihsekis imaa nte 'ink Oshawencikewin tahsh Ninkii 'oncipisaa' nentam Ehtepweyentamaan. Topics: Evangelism; Lent (season); Praise of God; Salvation/Redemption Scripture: Exodus 19:1-8 Used With Tune: NEW BRITAIN Text Sources: Ojibway translation Voices United, 1996; St. 5, A Collection of Sacred Ballads, Richmond, 1790

Amen

Appears in 983 hymnals First Line: Amen, amen, amen Topics: Service Music; Music for the Eucharist The Great Thanksgiving 4 Used With Tune: [Amen]

Masithi: Amen

Author: Stephen Cuthbert Molefe (1921-1983) Meter: Irregular Appears in 38 hymnals First Line: Amen, siyakudumisa (Amen, we praise your name, O Lord) Topics: Praise of God; Name of Jesus Scripture: Revelation 5:11-14 Used With Tune: MASITHI: AMEN

And Every One 'neath Their Vine

Author: R. Gerald Hobbs, 1941-; Shalom Altman Meter: 10.8.8.8 Appears in 5 hymnals First Line: And every one 'neath their vine and fig tree Topics: Justice; Reign of Christ; Peace Scripture: Isaiah 2:1-5 Used With Tune: SHALOM ALTMAN

And Have the Bright Immensities

Author: Howard Chandler Robbins (1876-1952) Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 9 hymnals Topics: Easter (season); Ascension and Exaltation Scripture: Job 9:1-12 Used With Tune: OLD 137TH

And Now, O Father, Mindful of the Love

Author: William Bright (1824-1901) Meter: 10.10.10.10.10.10 Appears in 92 hymnals Lyrics: 1 And now, O Father, mindful of the love that bought us, once for all, on Calvary's tree, and having with us him that pleads above, we here present, we here spread forth to thee that only offering perfect in thine eyes, the one true, pure, immortal sacrifice. 2 Look, Father, look on his anointed face, and only look on us as found in him; look not on our misusings of thy grace, our prayer so languid, and our faith so dim. For lo! Between our sins and their reward we set the passion of thy Son our Lord. 3 And then for those, our dearest and our best, by this prevailing presence we appeal: O fold them closer to thy mercy's breast; O do thine utmost for their souls' true weal; from tainting mischief keep them pure and clear, and crown thy gifts with strength to persevere. 4 And so we come: O draw us to thy feet, most patient Saviour, who canst love us still; and by this food, so awesome and so sweet, deliver us from every touch of ill. In thine own service make us glad and free, and grant us never more to part with thee. Topics: Eucharist; Eucharist; Forgiveness; Love; Prayer; Sunday of the Passion Scripture: Matthew 26:26-29 Used With Tune: UNDE ET MEMORES

Angels, from the Realms of Glory

Author: James Montgomery (1771-1854) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Appears in 763 hymnals Refrain First Line: come and worship, come and worship Lyrics: 1 Angels, from the realms of glory, wing your flight o'er all the earth; you who sang creation's story, now proclaim Messiah's birth: come and worship, come and worship worship Christ, the new-born King. 2 Shepherds in the field abiding, watching o'er your flocks by night, God with us is now residing; yonder shines the infant Light: come and worship, come and worship worship Christ, the new-born King. 3 Sages, leave your contemplations; brighter visions beam afar; seek the great desire of nations; you have seen his natal star: come and worship, come and worship worship Christ, the new-born King. 4 Saints before the altar bending, watching long in hope and fear, suddenly the Lord, descending, in his temple shall appear: come and worship, come and worship worship Christ, the new-born King. 5 Though an infant now we view him, he shall fill the eternal throne, gather all the nations to him; every knee shall then bow down: come and worship, come and worship worship Christ, the new-born King. Topics: Christmas; Epiphany Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12 Used With Tune: REGENT SQUARE

Angel-Voices, Ever Singing

Author: Francis Pott (1832-1909) Meter: 8.5.8.5.8.4.3 Appears in 379 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Angel-voices, ever singing, round thy throne of light, angel-harps, forever ringing, rest not day nor night; thousands only live to bless thee and confess thee, Lord of might! 2 Yea, we know that thou rejoicest o'er each work of thine; thou didst ears and hands and voices for thy praise design; artist's craft and music's measure for thy pleasure all combine. 3 In thy house, great God, we offer of thine own to thee; and for thine acceptance proffer, in humility, hearts and minds and hands and voices in our choicest psalmody. 4 Honour, glory, might, and merit thine shall ever be, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, blessed Trinity! Of the best that thou hast given, earth and heaven render thee. Topics: Adoration; Angels; Arts and Music; Offertory; Praise of God Scripture: 1 Chronicles 29:6-20 Used With Tune: ANGEL VOICES

Apostle of the Word

Author: Rosemary Anne Benwell, SSJD (1915-) Meter: 6.6.6.6.8.8 Appears in 2 hymnals Topics: Easter (season); Mary Magdalene Scripture: Mark 16 Used With Tune: GOPSAL

As Jacob with Travel Was Weary

Meter: Irregular with refrain Appears in 42 hymnals First Line: As Jacob with travel was weary one day Refrain First Line: Alleluia to Jesus, who died on the tree Topics: Jacob; Pilgrimage; Trust Scripture: Genesis 28:10-22 Used With Tune: JACOB'S LADDER Text Sources: English trad., 18th cent.

As Longs the Hart for Flowing Streams

Author: Danna Harkin Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 10 hymnals Topics: Psalm 42; Yearning; Trust; Baptism (general) Scripture: Job 7 Used With Tune: O WALY, WALY

As Powers of Good

Author: Alan Gaunt (1935-) Meter: 11.10.11.10 Appears in 1 hymnal First Line: As powers of good so wonderfully hide us Lyrics: 1 As powers of good so wonderfully hide us, we face the future boldly, come what may; at dawn or dusk our God is still beside us, to whom we trust, completely, each new day. 2 Yet still old torments cause us consternation; through days of fear and grief we have despaired; O, give our tortured souls, Lord, your salvation: the healing you have promised and prepared. 3 Then offer us the cup of desolation, brimfull of bitterness, and we will stand and drink with thanks, in spite of trepidation, from such a dearly loved and gracious hand. 4 Yet should you bring us back to share the gladness of this bright world, your sunshine breaking through, we would remember times of pain and sadness and offer up the whole of life to you. 5 As evening falls, the candles we have lighted will point us through the darkness to your light; we long to be with loved ones, reunited; we know your love outshines the darkest night. 6 As silence deepens, let us hear the chorus that harmonizes earth's discordant days, poured out from the unseen that lies before us: your children's soaring song of endless praise. 7 By powers of good so faithfully surrounded, secure and comforted in spite of fear, we live each day with you Lord, unconfounded, and go with you to meet the coming year. Topics: New Year Scripture: Isaiah 51:1-6 Used With Tune: BONHOEFFER

As Royal Banners Are Unfurled

Author: Venantius Fortunatus (540?-600?); Alan Gaunt (1935-) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 2 hymnals Lyrics: 1 As royal banners are unfurled, the cross displays its mystery: the Maker of our flesh, in flesh, impaled and hanging helplessly. 2 Already deeply wounded: see his side now riven by a spear, and all our sins are swept away by blood and water flowing here. 3 See everything the prophets wrote fulfilled in its totality, and tell the nations of the world our God is reigning from the tree. 4 This tree, ablaze with royal light and with the blood-red robe it wears, is hallowed and embellished by the weight of holiness it bears. 5 Stretched like a balance here, his arms have gauged the price of wickedness; but, hanging here, his love outweighs hell's unforgiving bitterness. 6 The Saviour, victim, sacrifice is, through his dying glorified; his life is overcome by death and leaps up, sweeping death aside. 7 We hail the cross, faith's one true hope: God's passion set in time and space, by which our guilt is blotted out, engulfed in such stupendous grace. Amen. Topics: Holy Week (Good Friday) Scripture: John 18:33-37 Used With Tune: GONFALON ROYAL

As Saints of Old

Author: Frank von Christierson (1900-1996) Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 30 hymnals First Line: As saints of old their first fruits broght Lyrics: 1 As saints of old their first fruits brought of orchard, flock, and field to God, the giver of all good, the source of bounteous yield; so we today first fruits would bring: the wealth of this good land, of farm and market, shop and home, of mind, and heart, and hand. 2 A world in need now summons us to labour, love, and give; to make our life an offering that others too may live. The church of Christ is calling us to make the dream come true: a world redeemed, your kingdom come, all life in Christ made new. 3 In gratitude and humble trust we bring our best today, to serve your cause and share your love with all humanity. O God, who gave yourself to us in Jesus Christ your Son, help us to give ourselves each day until life's work is done. Topics: Discipleship; Justice; Harvest Thanksgiving Scripture: Exodus 23:16-19 Used With Tune: TYROL

As We Gather at Your Table

Author: Carl P. Daw, Jr. (1944-) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 27 hymnals Lyrics: 1 As we gather at your table, as we listen to your word, help us know, O God, your presence; let our hearts and minds be stirred. Nourish us with sacred story till we claim it as our own; teach us through this holy banquet how to make Love’s victory known. 2 Turn our worship into witness in the sacrament of life; send us forth to love and serve you, bringing peace where there is strife. Give us, Christ, your great compassion to forgive as you forgave; may we still behold your image in the world you died to save. 3 Gracious Spirit, help us summon other guests to share that feast where triumphant Love will welcome those who had been last and least. There no more will envy blind us nor will pride our peace destroy, as we join with saints and angels to repeat the sounding joy. Topics: Eucharist; Eucharist; Mission; Images of God Scripture: Deuteronomy 26:1-11 Used With Tune: ECCE, DEUS

As with Gladness Men of Old

Author: William Chatterton Dix (1837-1898) Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.7 Appears in 638 hymnals Lyrics: 1 As with gladness men of old did the guiding star behold; as with joy they hailed its light, leading onward, beaming bright; so, most gracious Lord, may we evermore be led to thee. 2 As with joyful steps they sped to thy lowly manger-bed, there to bend the knee before thee, whom heaven and earth adore; so may we with willing feet ever seek the mercy-seat. 3 As they offered gifts most rare at that manger rude and bare; so may we with joyful song, raising voices pure and strong, all our costliest treasures bring, Christ, to thee, our heavenly king. 4 In the heavenly country bright need they no created light: thou its light, its joy, its crown, thou its sun which goes not down; there forever may we sing alleluias to our king. Topics: Epiphany (feast); Family; Christmas Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11 Used With Tune: DIX

At the Lamb's High Feast We Sing

Author: Robert Campbell (1814-1868) Meter: 7.7.7.7 D Appears in 186 hymnals Lyrics: 1 At the Lamb's high feast we sing praise to our victorious King, who hath washed us in the tide flowing from his pierced side; praise we him, whose love divine gives his sacred blood for wine, gives his body for the feast, Christ the victim, Christ the priest. 2 Where the paschal blood is poured, death's dark angel sheathes his sword; Israel's hosts triumphant go through the wave that drowns the foe. Praise we Christ, whose blood was shed, paschal victim, paschal bread; with sincerity and love eat we manna from above. 3 Mighty victim from on high, hell's fierce powers beneath thee lie; death is broken in the fight, thou has brought us life and light. Now no more can death appal, now no more the grave enthral! Thou has opened paradise, and in thee thy saints shall rise. 4 This, our gift of Easter joy, sin alone can now destroy; from sin's power do thou set free souls new-born, O Lord, in thee. Hymns of glory, songs of praise, Father, unto thee we raise; risen Lord, all praise to thee, with the Spirit ever be. Topics: Easter (season); Easter Vigil ; Eucharist; Funeral Scripture: John 6:51-58 Used With Tune: SALZBURG Text Sources: Latin, 1632

At the Name of Jesus

Author: Caroline Maria Noel (1817-1877) Meter: 11.11.11.11 Appears in 253 hymnals First Line: At the Name of Jesus every knee shall bow 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 Humbled for a season to receive a name from the lips of sinners unto whom he came, faithfully he bore it spotless to the last, brought it back victorious when from death he passed; 3 Name him, Christians, 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 worshipped, trusted, and adored. 5 In your hearts enthrone him; there let him subdue all that is not holy, all that is not true; crown him as your Saviour in temptation's hour; let his will enfold you in its light and power. 5 Christians, this Lord Jesus shall return again, with his Father's glory, with his angel train; for all wreaths of empire meet upon his brow, and our hearts confess him King of Glory now. Topics: Praise of God; Reign of Christ; Name of Jesus; Ascension and Exaltation Scripture: Psalm 24 Used With Tune: KING'S WESTON

Author of Life Divine

Author: John Wesley (1703-1791) Meter: 6.6.6.6.8.8.8 Appears in 57 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Author of life divine, who hast a table spread, furnished with mystic wine and everlasting bread, preserve the life thyself hast given, preserve the life thyself hast given, and feed and train us up for heaven. 2 Our needy souls sustain with fresh supplies of love, till all thy life we gain, and all thy fullness prove, and, strengthened by thy perfect grace, and, strengthened by thy perfect grace, behold without a veil thy face. Topics: Eucharist; Eucharist Scripture: Psalm 17 Used With Tune: RHOSYMEDRE

Awake, Arise, Lift Up Your Voice

Author: Christopher Smart (1722-1771) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 5 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Awake, arise, lift up your voice, let Easter music swell; rejoice in Christ, again rejoice, and on his praises dwell. 2 Oh, with what gladness and surprise the saints their Saviour greet; nor will they trust their ears and eyes but by his hands and feet: 3 those hands of liberal love indeed in infinite degree, those feet still free to move and bleed for millions and for me. 4 His enemies had sealed the stone as Pilate gave them leave, lest dead and friendless and alone he should their skill deceive. 5 O Dead arise! O Friendless stand by seraphim adored! O Solitude again command your host from heaven restored! Topics: Easter (season); Easter (second Sunday) Scripture: John 20:19-31 Used With Tune: RICHMOND

Awake, Arise: O Sing a New Song

Author: Marna Leasure Meter: 9.7.5.7 with repeat Appears in 5 hymnals Topics: Praise of God Scripture: Isaiah 60 Used With Tune: AWAKE, ARISE

Awake! Awake! Fling Off the Night

Author: J. R. Peacey, 1896-1971 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 16 hymnals Topics: Healing; Jesus Christ, Light; Light; Mission Scripture: Psalm 57 Used With Tune: CHURCH TRIUMPHANT

Awake, My Soul, and with the Sun

Author: Thomas Ken (1637-1711) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 890 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Awake, my soul, and with the sun thy daily stage of duty run; shake off dull sloth, and joyful 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 angels bear thy part, who all night long unwearied sing glory to the eternal King. Topics: Morning Scripture: Romans 12 Used With Tune: MORNING HYMN

Awake, O Sleeper, Rise from Death

Author: F. Bland Tucker (1895-1984) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 13 hymnals Topics: Advent; Unity (church) Scripture: Romans 13:8-14 Used With Tune: MARSH CHAPEL

Away in a Manger

Meter: 11.11.11.11 Appears in 545 hymnals First Line: Away in a manger, no crib for his bed Lyrics: 1 Away in a manger, no crib for his bed, the little Lord Jesus laid down his sweet head. The stars in the bright sky looked down where he lay; the little Lord Jesus asleep on the hay. 2 The cattle are lowing, the baby awakes, but little Lord Jesus, no crying he makes. I love you, Lord Jesus -- look down from on high and stay by my side until morning is nigh. 3 Be near me, Lord Jesus; I ask you to stay close by me forever and love me, I pray. Bless all the dear children in your tender care, and fit us for heaven to live with you there. Topics: Christmas; Epiphany Scripture: Luke 2:1-20 Used With Tune: CRADLE SONG Text Sources: American (19th cent.)

Jubilate (Psalm 100)

Appears in 347 hymnals First Line: Be joyful in the Lord, all you lands Topics: Psalm 100; Service Music; Divine Office Morning Prayer Scripture: Psalm 100 Used With Tune: [Be joyful in the Lord, all you lands]

Be Our Light in the Darkness

Author: Arthur Charles Lawson (1941-) Meter: Irregular Appears in 1 hymnal Topics: Evening; Jesus Christ, Light; Light Scripture: Psalm 121 Used With Tune: LAWSON

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