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Lord, Who Left the Highest Heaven

Author: Timothy Dudley-Smith, 1926- Meter: 8.7.8.7.7.7 Appears in 5 hymnals Topics: Jesus' Life and Ministry; Justice; Lent (season); Peace Scripture: Zephaniah 3:14-20 Used With Tune: LATIMER

Draw Near and Take

Author: John Mason Neale (1818-1866) Meter: 10.10 Appears in 118 hymnals First Line: Draw near and take the body of the Lord Lyrics: 1 Draw near and take the body of your Lord, and drink with faith the blood for you outpoured. 2 Saved by his body, hallowed by his blood, with souls refreshed, we give our thanks to God. 3 Salvation's giver, Christ, the only Son, by his dear cross and blood the victory won. 4 Let us approach with faithful hearts sincere, and take the pledges of salvation here. 5 The Lord in this world rules his saints, and shields; to all believers life eternal yields; 6 with heavenly bread makes those who hunger whole; gives living waters to the thirsting soul. 8 Before your presence, Lord, all people bow. In this your feast of love be with us now. Topics: liturgical Communion Songs; Eucharist; Water Scripture: John 6:35-51 Used With Tune: SONG 46 Text Sources: Latin (Sancti, venite, 7th cent.

Judge Eternal, Throned in Splendour

Author: Henry Scott Holland, 1847-1918 Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Appears in 108 hymnals Topics: Justice; Nation and City; Peace Scripture: Psalm 50 Used With Tune: RHUDDLAN Text Sources: Rev. Hymns for Today's Church, alt.

Come Down, O Love Divine

Author: Bianco da Siena, 1350?-1434?; Richard Frederick Littledale, 1833-1890 Meter: 6.6.11 D Appears in 109 hymnals Topics: Christian Character; Love; The Holy Spirit; Yearning Scripture: Psalm 63:1-8 Used With Tune: DOWN AMPNEY

To the Name of Our Salvation

Author: John Mason Neale (1818-1866) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Appears in 118 hymnals Lyrics: 1 To the Name of our salvation laud and honour let us pay, which for many a generation hid in God's foreknowledge lay; but with holy exultation we may sing aloud today. 2 Jesus is the name we treasure, name beyond what words can tell; name of gladness, name of pleasure, ear and heart delighting well; name of sweetness passing measure, saving us from sin and hell. 3 'Tis the name that whoso preaches speaks like music to the ear; who in prayer this name beseeches finds its comfort ever near; who its perfect wisdom reaches, heavenly joy possesses here. 4 Jesus is the name exalted over every other name; in this name, whene'er assaulted, we can put our foes to shame: strength to them who else had halted, eyes to blind and feet to lame. 5 Therefore we in love adoring, this most blessed name revere, holy Jesus, thee imploring so to write it in us here that, hereafter heavenward soaring, we may sing with angels there. Topics: Adoration; Praise of God; Name of Jesus Scripture: Psalm 44:1-8 Used With Tune: ORIEL Text Sources: Latin (15th cent.)

How Bright Appears the Morning Star

Author: Philipp Nicolai, 1556-1608; William Mercer, 1811-1873 Appears in 30 hymnals Topics: Jesus Christ Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-10 Used With Tune: WIE SCHÖN LEUCHTET

Venite (Psalm 95:1-7)

Appears in 453 hymnals First Line: Come, let us sing to the Lord Topics: Service Music; Divine Office Morning Prayer Scripture: Psalm 95:1-7 Used With Tune: [Come, let us sing to the Lord]

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]

Morning Has Broken

Author: Eleanor Farjeon (1881-1965) Meter: 5.5.5.4 D Appears in 93 hymnals Topics: Morning; Creation; Praise of God Scripture: Genesis 1:1-5 Used With Tune: BUNESSAN

From Heaven Above to Earth I Come

Author: Martin Luther (1483-1546); Catherine Winkworth (1827-1878) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 145 hymnals Topics: Christmas; Epiphany Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25 Used With Tune: VOM HIMMEL HOCH

Good Christians All, Rejoice

Author: John Mason Neale (1818-1866) Meter: 6.6.7.7.7.8.5.5 Appears in 220 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Good Christians all, rejoice with heart and soul and voice! Listen now to what we say: Jesus Christ is born today; ox and ass before him bow, and he is in the manger now. Christ is born today; Christ is born today! 2 Good Christians all, rejoice with heart and soul and voice! Hear the news of endless bliss: Jesus Christ was born for this; he has opened heaven's door and we are blessed for evermore! Christ was born for this; Christ was born for this! 3 Good Christians all, rejoice with heart and soul and voice! Now you need not fear the grave; Jesus Christ was born to save: come at his most gracious call to find salvation, one and all! Christ was born to save; Christ was born to save! Topics: Christmas; Epiphany Scripture: Psalm 97 Used With Tune: IN DULCI JUBILO Text Sources: German-Latin carol (14th cent.)

Doxology

Author: Brian Wren, 1936- Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 5 hymnals First Line: Praise God from whom all blessings flow Topics: Doxology Used With Tune: OLD 100TH

God Save Our Gracious Queen

Author: Author unkown; Robert Murray, 1832-1910 Meter: 6.6.4.6.6.6.4 Appears in 219 hymnals Topics: Canada; National Songs Scripture: Psalm 85:7-13 Used With Tune: NATIONAL ANTHEM

Seek Ye First

Author: Karen Lafferty (1948-) Meter: Irregular with refrain Appears in 75 hymnals First Line: Seek ye first the kingdom of God Refrain First Line: Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia Topics: Call and Vocation; Kingdom Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:1-18 Used With Tune: SEEK YE FIRST

Alleluia, Alleluia

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

You Are Salt for the Earth

Author: Marty Haugen, 1950- Meter: Irregular with refrain Appears in 22 hymnals First Line: You are salt for the earth, O people Refrain First Line: Bring forth the kingdom of mercy Topics: Kingdom; Reign of Christ; Reign of Christ; Christian Life Scripture: Isaiah 42:1-9 Used With Tune: BRING FORTH THE KINGDOM

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

Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah

Author: William Williams, 1717-1791; Peter William, 1723-1796 Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 with repeat Appears in 1,822 hymnals Topics: Bread; Eucharist; Exodus; Funeral; Guidance; Healing; Trust Scripture: Exodus 13:17-22 Used With Tune: CWM RHONDDA

Womb of Life and Source of Being

Author: Ruth C. Duck (1947-) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 10 hymnals Topics: Eucharist; God, maternal images; Jesus, the Priest; Praise of God; Trinity Scripture: Genesis 1:1-5 Used With Tune: LADUE CHAPEL

This Day at Thy Creating Word

Author: William Walsham How (1823-1897) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 38 hymnals Lyrics: 1 This day at thy creating word first o'er the earth the light was poured: O Lord, this day upon us shine and fill our souls with light divine. 2 This day the Lord for sinners slain in might victorious rose again; O Jesus, may we lifted be from death of sin to life in thee! 3 This day the Holy Spirit came with fiery tongues of cloven flame; O Spirit, fill our hearts this day with grace to hear and grace to pray. 4 All praise to God the Father be, all praise, eternal Son, to thee, whom, with the Spirit, we adore forever and forevermore. Topics: Morning; Pentecost; Sunday; Trinity Scripture: Genesis 1:1-5 Used With Tune: RUSHFORD

Sleep, Holy Child, Now Hid Away

Author: Ruth Duck (1947-) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 1 hymnal Topics: Christmas; Epiphany Scripture: Exodus 1:8-22, 2:1-10 Used With Tune: SELINA

Deck Yourself, My Soul, with Gladness

Author: Johann Franck (1618-1677); Catherine Winkworth (1827-1878) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 119 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Deck yourself, my soul, with gladness; leave the gloomy haunts of sadness. Come into the daylight's splendour, there with joy your praises render to the Lord whose grace unbounded has this royal banquet founded: though all other powers excelling, with my soul he makes his dwelling. 2 Lord, I bow before you lowly, filled with joy most deep and holy, as with trembling awe and wonder all your mighty works I ponder - how, by mystery surrounded, depth no-one has ever sounded, none may dare to pierce unbidden secrets that in you are hidden. 3 Shining sun, my life you brighten, radiance, you my soul enlighten; joy, the best of all our knowing, fountain, swiftly in me flowing: at your feet I kneel, my Maker - let me be a fit partaker of this sacred food from heaven, for our good, your glory, given. 4 Jesus, bread of life, I pray you, let me gladly here obey you; never to my hurt invited, always by your love delighted: from this banquet let me measure, Lord, how vast and deep its treasure; through the gifts your hands have given let me be your guest in heaven. Topics: Eucharist; Adoration; Bread; Eucharist Scripture: Psalm 65 Used With Tune: SCHMÜCKE DICH Text Sources: Rev. Hymns for Today's Church, 1982

Jesu, Jesu, Fill Us with Your Love

Author: Tom Colvin, 1925- Meter: Irregular with refrain Appears in 64 hymnals First Line: Kneels at the feet of his friends Topics: Holy Week (Maundy Thursday); Servanthood; Christian Life Scripture: Matthew 18:1-5 Used With Tune: CHEREPONI

Christ Whose Glory Fills the Skies

Author: Charles Wesley (1707-1788) Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.7 Appears in 475 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Christ, whose glory fills the skies, Christ, the true, the only light, Sun of Righteousness, arise! Triumph o'er the shades of night: Dayspring from on high, be near; Daystar, in my heart appear. 2 Dark and cheerless is the morn unaccompanied by thee; joyless is the day’s return till thy mercy’s beams I see, till they inward light impart, glad my eyes and warm my heart. 3 Visit then this soul of mine, pierce the gloom of sin and grief; fill me, Radiancy divine, scatter all my unbelief; more and more thyself display, shining to the perfect day. Topics: Morning; Jesus Christ, Light; Light Scripture: Psalm 34 Used With Tune: RATISBON

Now from the Altar of My Heart

Author: John Mason (1645?-1694) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 244 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Now from the altar of my heart let incense flames arise; assist me, Lord, to offer up my evening sacrifice. 2 Awake, my love; awake, my joy; awake, my heart and tongue! Sleep not: when mercies loudly call, break forth into a song. 3 This day my God was sun and shield, my keeper and my guide. His care was on my frailty shown, his mercies multiplied. 4 New time, new favour, and new joys do a new song require; till I shall praise thee as I would, accept my heart's desire. Topics: Evening Scripture: Psalm 20 Used With Tune: UNIVERSITY

Now, God, Be With Us

Author: Petrus Herbert (?-1571); Catherine Winkworth (1827-1878) Meter: 11.11.11.5 Appears in 192 hymnals First Line: Now, God, be with us, for the night is closing Lyrics: 1 Now, God, be with us, for the night is closing; the light and darkness are of your disposing, and 'neath your shadow here to rest we yield us, for you will shield us. 2 Let evil thoughts and spirits flee before us; till morning's dawning, watch, Protector, o'er us; in soul and body from all harm defend us; your angels send us. 3 Let holy thoughts be our when sleep o'ertakes us; our earliest thoughts be yours when morning wakes us, serving you only, and in all our doing your praise pursuing. 4 We have no refuge; none on earth to aid us save you, Creator, who your own have made us; but your dear presence will not leave them lonely who seek you only. 5 Your holy name be praised, your kingdom given, your will be done on earth as 'tis in heaven; keep us in life, forgive our sins, and from ill deliver us now and ever. Topics: Evening Scripture: Psalm 91 Used With Tune: CHRISTE FONS JUGIS

The Day Thou Gavest

Author: John Ellerton (1826-1893) Meter: 9.8.9.8 Appears in 282 hymnals First Line: The day thou gavest, Lord, is ended 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, through 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, thy faithful '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 never, like earth’s proud empires, pass away; thy kingdom stands and grows forever, till all thy creatures own thy sway. Topics: Evening; Church Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23 Used With Tune: ST. CLEMENT

Saviour, Again to Thy Dear Name We Raise

Author: John Ellerton (1826-1893) Meter: 10.10.10.10 Appears in 851 hymnals 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 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. 3 Grant us thy peace, Lord, through the coming 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. 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: Evening; Peace of God Scripture: John 14:23-29 Used With Tune: ELLERS

O Spirit of the Living God

Author: James Montgomery (1771-1854) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 373 hymnals Lyrics: 1 O Spirit of the living God, in all the fullness of thy grace, wherever human foot hath trod, descend on our rebellious race. 2 Give tongues of fire and hearts of love to preach the reconciling word; give power and unction from above, whene'er the joyful sound is heard. 3 Be darkness at thy coming light; confusion, order in thy path; souls without strength inspire with might, bid mercy triumph over wrath. 4 O Spirit of the Lord, prepare all the round earth its God to meet; breathe thou abroad like morning air, till hearts of stone begin to beat. 5 Baptize the nations; far and nigh the triumph of the cross record; the name of Jesus glorify, till every kindred call him Lord. Topics: Christian Initiation; Mission; Pentecost; Renewal; Baptism (general) Scripture: Ezekiel 11:14-23 Used With Tune: WAREHAM

I Come with Joy

Author: Brian Wren (1936-) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 73 hymnals First Line: I come with joy a child of God Lyrics: 1 I come with joy, a child of God, forgiven, loved and free, the life of Jesus to recall, in love laid down for me. 2 I come with Christians far and near to find, as all are fed, the new community of love in Christ's communion bread. 3 As Christ breaks bread, and bids us share, each proud division ends. The love that made us, makes us one, and strangers now are friends. 4 The Spirit of the risen Christ, unseen, but ever near, is in such friendship better known, alive among us here. 5 Together met, together bound by all that God has done, we'll go with joy, to give the world the love that makes us one. Topics: Eucharist; Eucharist; Forgiveness; Unity (church) Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46 Used With Tune: LAND OF REST

Jesus, the Joy of Loving Hearts

Author: Ray Palmer (1808-1887) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 558 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Jesus, the joy of loving hearts, true source of life, our lives sustain; from the best bliss that earth imparts, we turn unfilled to you again. 2 Your truth unchanged has ever stood; you rescue those who on you call: to those yet seeking, you are good; to those who find you, all in all. 3 We taste of you, the living bread, and long to feast upon you still. We drink from you, the fountain-head, our thirsty souls from you we fill. 4 Our restless spirits long for you, however may our lot be cast, glad when your gracious smile we view, blessed when our faith can hold you fast. 5 Jesus, forever with us stay: make all our moments calm and bright; chase the dark night of sin away; shed through the world your holy light. Topics: Eucharist; Eucharist; Yearning; Bread Scripture: Exodus 17:1-7 Used With Tune: MARYTON Text Sources: Latin, 12th cent.

Jesus Came, the Heavens Adoring

Author: Godfrey Thring (1823-1903) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Appears in 111 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Jesus came, the heavens adoring, came with peace from realms on high. Jesus came for our redemption, lowly came on earth to die: alleluia, alleluia! came in deep humility. 2 Jesus comes again in mercy, when our hearts are bowed with care. Jesus comes again in answer to our earnest heart-felt prayer, alleluia, alleluia! comes to save us from despair. 3 Jesus comes to hearts rejoicing, bringing news of sins forgiven. Jesus comes in sounds of gladness, leading souls redeemed to heaven. Alleluia, alleluia! Now the gate of death is riven. 4 Jesus comes on clouds triumphant, when the heavens shall pass away. Jesus comes again in glory: let us then our homage pay, alleluia, alleluia! till the dawn of endless day. Topics: Advent; Salvation/Redemption Scripture: Daniel 7:1-3 Used With Tune: TANTUM ERGO (ST. THOMAS)

Comfort, Comfort Ye My People

Author: Catherine Winkworth (1827-1878); Johannes G. Olearius (1611-1684) Meter: 8.7.8.7.7.7.8.8 Appears in 126 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Comfort, comfort ye my people, speak ye peace: thus saith our God. Comfort those who sit in darkness bowed beneath oppression's load; speak ye to Jerusalem of the peace that waits for them: tell her that her sins I cover, and her warfare now is over. 2 Hark! The herald's voice is calling in the desert far and near, calling us to new repentance since the reign of God is here. Oh, that warning cry obey! Now prepare for Christ a way; let the valleys rise to meet him, and the hills bow down to greet him. 3 Make ye straight what long was crooked; make the rougher places plain. Let your hearts be true and humble as befits Messiah's reign. For the glory of the Lord now o'er earth is shed abroad, and all flesh shall see the token that God's Word is never broken. Topics: Advent; John, the Baptist Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-5 Used With Tune: PSALM 42

On Jordan's Bank, the Baptist's Cry

Author: Charles Coffin (1676-1749); John Chandler (1806-1876) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 230 hymnals First Line: On Jordan's bank the Baptist's cry 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 breast from sin; make straight the way for God within. Prepare we in our hearts a home, where such a mighty guest may come. 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; shine forth, and let thy light restore earth's own true loveliness once more. 5 All praise, eternal Son, to thee whose advent doth thy people free; whom with the Father we adore and Holy Ghost for evermore. Topics: Advent; Baptism of Jesus; John, the Baptist Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11 Used With Tune: WINCHESTER NEW

Hark, a Herald Voice Is Sounding

Author: Edward Caswall (1814-1878) Meter: 8.7.8.7 Appears in 133 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Hark, a herald voice is sounding: "Christ is nigh," it seems to say. "Cast away the dreams of darkness, O ye children of the day!" 2 Wakened by the solemn warning, let the earth-bound soul arise; Christ, our sun, all sloth dispelling, shines upon the morning skies. 3 Lo, the Lamb, so long expected, comes with pardon down from heaven; let us all, with deep repentance, pray that we may be forgiven, 4 that when next he comes with glory, and the world is wrapped in fear, with his mercy he may shield us, and with words of love draw near. 5 Honour, glory, might, and blessing to the Father and the Son, with the everlasting Spirit, while eternal ages run. Topics: Advent; John, the Baptist; Repentance Scripture: Psalm 81 Used With Tune: MERTON Text Sources: Latin (10th cent.)

Behold! The mountain of the Lord

Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 182 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Behold! The mountain of the Lord in latter days shall rise on mountain tops above the hills, and draw the wondering eyes. 2 The beam that shines from Zion hill shall lighten every land; the king who reigns in Salem's towers shall all the world command. 3 Among the nations he shall judge, with judgements true shall guide; his sceptre shall protect the just, and quell the sinner's pride. 4 No strife shall rage, nor hostile feuds disturb those peaceful years; to ploughshares all shall beat their swords, to pruning-hooks their spears. 5 No longer hosts encountering hosts shall crowds of slain deplore: they hang the trumpet in the hall, and study war no more. 6 Come then, O come from every land to worship at God's shrine; and, walking in the radiant light, with holy beauties shine. Topics: Advent; Kingdom; Remembrance Day; Song of Peace Scripture: Isaiah 2:2-6 Used With Tune: BISHOPTHORPE Text Sources: Song of Peace; para. Scottish Paraphrases, 1781, alt.

Lo, He Comes with Clouds Descending

Author: Charles Wesley (1707-1788); Martin Madan (1726 - 1790); John Cennick (1718-1755) Meter: 8.7.8.7.4.7 Appears in 768 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Lo, he comes with clouds descending, once for favoured sinners slain; thousand thousand saints attending swell the triumph of his train: hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah! God appears on earth to reign. 2 Every eye shall now behold him, robed in dreadful majesty; all who set at nought and sold him, pierced, and nailed him to the tree, deeply grieving, deeply grieving, deeply grieving, shall the true Messiah see. 3 Now redemption, long expected, see in solemn pomp appear; all his saints, on earth rejected, thrill the triumph sound to hear: hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah! See the day of God appear! 4 Yea, amen, let all adore thee, high on thine eternal throne; Saviour, take the power and glory; claim the kingdom for thine own: O come quickly! O come quickly! O come quickly! Hallelujah! Come, Lord, come! Topics: Advent Scripture: Daniel 7:1-3 Used With Tune: HELMSLEY

It Came upon the Midnight Clear

Author: Edmund Hamilton Sears (1810-1876) Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 870 hymnals Lyrics: 1 It came upon the midnight clear, that glorious song of old, from angels bending near the earth, to touch their harps of gold: "Peace on the earth, to all good will from heaven's all-gracious king!" The world in solemn stillness lay, to hear the angels sing. 2 Still through the cloven skies they come with peaceful wings unfurled, and still their heavenly music floats o'er all the weary world; above its sad and lowly plains bend on hovering wing, and ever o'er its Babel sounds the blessed angels sing. 3 Yet with the woes of sin and strife the world has suffered long; beneath the angel-strain have rolled two thousand years of wrong; and we amid our wars hear not the words of peace they bring; O listen now, and still your strife to hear the angels sing. 4 And you, beneath life's crushing load, whose forms are bending low, who toil along the climbing way with painful steps and slow; look now, for glad and golden hours come swiftly on the wing: O rest beside the weary road and hear the angels sing. 5 For lo, the days are hastening on, by prophets seen of old, when with the ever-circling years shall come the time foretold: when the new heaven and earth shall own the Prince of Peace their King, and the whole world send back the song which now the angels sing. Topics: Christmas; Epiphany; Angels Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7 Used With Tune: NOEL

The People That in Darkness Sat

Author: John Morison (1750-1798) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 217 hymnals Lyrics: 1 The people that in darkness sat a glorious light have seen; the Light has shined on them who long in shades of death have been. 2 To hail thee, Sun of Righteousness, the gathering nations come; they joy as when the reapers bear their harvest treasures home. 3 For thou their burden dost remove, and break the tyrant's rod, as in the day when Midian fell before the sword of God. 4 For unto us a child is born, to us a Son is given, and on his shoulder ever rests all power in earth and heaven. 5 His name shall be the Prince of Peace, the everlasting Lord, the Wonderful, the Counsellor, the God by all adored. 6 Lord Jesus, reign in us we pray, and make us thine alone, who with the Father ever art and Holy Spirit one. Topics: Epiphany (season); Christmas Scripture: Psalm 146 Used With Tune: DUNDEE

Earth Has Many a Noble City

Author: Aurelius Clemens Prudentius (348-413?); Edward Caswall (1814-1878) Meter: 8.7.8.7 Appears in 61 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Earth has many a noble city; Bethlehem, thou dost all excel: out of thee the Lord from heaven came to rule his Israel. 2 Fairer than the sun at morning was the star that told his birth, to the world its God announcing seen in fleshly form on earth. 3 Eastern sages at his cradle make oblations rich and rare; see them give, in deep devotion, gold and frankincense and myrrh. 4 Sacred gifts of mystic meaning: incense doth their God disclose, gold the King of kings proclaimeth, myrrh his sepulcher foreshows. 5 Jesus, whom the Gentiles worshipped at thy glad epiphany, unto thee, with God the Father and the Spirit, glory be. Topics: Epiphany (season); Christmas Scripture: Micah 5:2-5 Used With Tune: STUTTGART

Forty Days and Forty Nights

Author: George Hunt Smyttan (1822-1870) Meter: 7.7.7.7 Appears in 157 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Forty days and forty nights you were fasting in the wild; forty days and forty nights tempted, and yet undefiled: 2 burning heat throughout the day, bitter cold when light has fled, prowling beasts around your way, stones your pillow, earth your bed. 3 Shall not we your trials share, learn your discipline of will, and with you by fast and prayer wrestle with the powers of hell? 4 So if Satan, pressing hard, soul and body would destroy: Christ who conquered, be our guard; give to us the victor's joy. 5 Saviour, may we hear your voice -- keep us constant at your side; and with you we shall rejoice at the eternal Eastertide. Topics: Ash Wednesday; Lent (first Sunday); Lent (season) Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11 Used With Tune: HEINLEIN Text Sources: rev. Hymns for Today's Church

O What Their Joy and Their Glory Must Be

Author: Peter Abelard (1079-1142); John Mason Neale (1818-1866) Meter: 10.10.10.10 Appears in 137 hymnals Lyrics: 1 O what their joy and their glory must be, those endless sabbaths the blessed ones see: crown for the valiant, to weary ones rest: God shall be all and in all ever blest. 2 What are the monarch, the court, and the throne? What are the peace and the joy that they own? O that the blest ones, who in it have share, all that they feel could as fully declare! 3 Truly Jerusalem name we that shore, vision of peace, that brings joy evermore; wish and fulfillment can be severed ne'er, nor the thing prayed for come short of the prayer. 4 There, where no troubles distraction can bring, we the sweet anthems of Sion shall sing, while for thy grace, Lord, their voices of praise thy blessed people eternally raise. 5 Now, in the meantime, with hearts raised on high, we for that country must yearn and must sigh, seeking Jerusalem, dear native land, through our long exile on Babylon's strand. 6 Low before God with our praises we fall, of whom, and in whom, and through whom are all; praise to the Father, and praise to the Son, praise to the Spirit, with them ever one. Topics: Communion of Saints Scripture: Psalm 48 Used With Tune: O QUANTA QUALIA

Jerusalem the Golden

Author: Bernard of Cluny (12th cent.); John Mason Neale (1818-1866) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 910 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Jerusalem the golden, with milk and honey blessed, beneath thy contemplation sink heart and voice oppressed. I know not, oh, I know not, what joys await us there; what radiancy of glory, what bliss beyond compare. 2 They stand, those halls of Zion, all jubilant with song, and bright with many an angel, and all the martyr throng. The Prince is ever in them, the daylight is serene; the pastures of the blessed are decked in glorious sheen. 3 There is the throne of David, and there, from care released, the shout of them that triumph, the song of them that feast; and they who with their Leader have conquered in the fight, forever and forever are clad in robes of white. 4 O sweet and blessed country, the home of God's elect; O dear and future vision, that eager hearts expect: even now by faith we see thee, even here thy walls discern; to thee our thoughts are kindled; for thee our spirits yearn. Topics: Communion of Saints; Funeral; Heaven Scripture: Psalm 46 Used With Tune: EWING

Who Are These Like Stars Appearing

Author: Theobald Heinrich Schenck (1656-1727); Frances Elizabeth Cox (1812-1897) Meter: 8.7.8.7.7.7 Appears in 145 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Who are these like stars appearing, these before God's throne who stand? Each a golden crown is wearing; who are all this glorious band? "Alleluia!" hark, they sing, praising loud their heavenly King. 2 Who are these of dazzling brightness, these in God's own righteousness? These whose robes of purest whiteness shall their lustre still possess, still untouched by time's rude hand -- whence comes all this glorious band? 3 These are they who have contended for their Saviour's honour long, wrestling on till life was ended, following not the sinful throng; these, who well the fight sustained, triumph through the Lamb have gained. 4 These are they whose hearts were riven, sore with woe and anguish tried, who in prayer full oft have striven with the God they glorified; now, their painful conflict o'er, God has bid them weep no more. 5 These, the Almighty contemplating, did as priest before him stand, soul and body always waiting day and night at his command: now, in God's most holy place, blest they stand before his face. Topics: Heaven; The Saints Scripture: Daniel 12:1-3 Used With Tune: ALL SAINTS

Give Me the Wings of Faith

Author: Isaac Watts (1674-1748) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 514 hymnals First Line: Give me the wings of faith to rise Lyrics: 1 Give me the wings of faith to rise within the veil, and see the saints above, how great their joys, how bright their glories be. 2 Once they were mourners here below, and poured out sighs and tears; they wrestled hard, as we do now, with sins and doubts and fears. 3 I ask them whence their victory came; they with united breath ascribe their conquest to the Lamb, their triumph to his death. 4 They marked the footsteps that he trod, his zeal inspired their breast; and, following their incarnate God, possess the promised rest. 5 Our glorious Leader claims our praise, for his own pattern given; while the long cloud of witnesses show the same path to heaven. Topics: Communion of Saints; Heaven; Yearning Scripture: Hebrews 11:29-40, 12:1-2 Used With Tune: WESTMINSTER

Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation

Author: John Mason Neale (1818-1866) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 289 hymnals 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 All that dedicated city, dearly loved of God on high, in exultant jubilation pours perpetual melody; God the One-in-Three adoring in glad hymns eternally. 3 To this temple, where we call thee, come, O Lord of hosts, today; with thy wonted loving-kindness hear thy servants as they pray, and thy fullest benediction shed within its walls alway. 4 Here vouchsafe to all thy servants what they ask of thee to gain, what they gain from thee forever with the blessed to retain, and hereafter in thy glory evermore with thee to reign. 5 Laud and honour to the Father, laud and honour to the Son, laud and honour to the Spirit, ever three, and ever one, one in might and one in glory, while unending ages run. Topics: Aniversary of Parish/Church; Church; Gathering of the Community; Ordination Scripture: 1 Kings 8:22-30 Used With Tune: WESTMINSTER ABBEY Text Sources: Latin (7th cent.)

Unto Thy Temple, Lord, We Come

Author: Robert Collyer (1823-1912) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 30 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Unto thy temple, Lord, we come with thankful heats to worship thee, and pray that this may be our home until we touch eternity: 2 The common home of rich and poor, of bond and free, and great and small; large as thy love for evermore, and warm and bright and good to all. 3 And dwell thou with us in this place, thou and thy Christ, to guide and bless. Here make the well-springs of thy grace like fountains in the wilderness. 4 May thy whole truth be spoken here; thy gospel light for ever shine; thy perfect love cast out all fear, and human life become divine. Topics: Aniversary of Parish/Church; Gathering of the Community; Sunday Scripture: 1 Kings 8:22-30 Used With Tune: ROCKINGHAM

O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing

Author: Charles Wesley (1707-1788) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,736 hymnals Lyrics: 1 O for a thousand tongues to sing my great Redeemer's praise, the glories of my God and King, the triumphs of his grace. 2 Jesus! the name that charms our fears and bids our sorrows cease; 'tis music in the sinner's ears, 'tis life, and health, and peace. 3 He speaks; and, listening to his voice, new life the dead receive; the mournful, broken hearts rejoice, the humble poor believe. 4 Hear him, ye deaf, ye voiceless ones, your loosened tongues employ; ye blind, behold your Saviour come, and leap, ye lame, for joy! 5 My gracious Master and my God, assist me to proclaim, to spread through all the earth abroad the honours of thy name. Topics: Healing; Jesus, Name of; Praise of God; Name of Jesus Scripture: Psalm 40 Used With Tune: RICHMOND

Sing Praise to God Who Reigns Above

Author: Johann Jakob Schütz (1640-1690); Frances Elizabeth Cox (1812-1897) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.7 Appears in 194 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Sing praise to God who reigns above, the God of all creation, the God of power, the God of love, the God of our salvation. With healing balm my soul is filled and every faithless murmur stilled: to God all praise and glory. 2 The Lord is never far away, but, through all grief distressing, an ever-present help and stay, our peace and joy and blessing. As with a mother's tender hand God gently leads the chosen band: to God all praise and glory. 3 Thus all my gladsome way along, I sing aloud my praises, that all may hear the grateful song my voice unwearied raises. Be joyful in the Lord, my heart; both soul and body take your part: to God all praise and glory. 4 Let all who name Christ’s holy name give God the praise and glory; let all who know his power proclaim aloud the wondrous story! Cast each false idol from its throne, for Christ is Lord and Christ alone: to God all praise and glory. Topics: Gathering of the Community; God, maternal images; Praise of God Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:11-20 Used With Tune: MIT FREUDEN ZART

Rejoice Today with One Accord

Author: Henry Williams Baker (1821-1877) Meter: 8.7.8.7.6.6.6.6.7 Appears in 60 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Rejoice today with one accord, sing out with exultation; rejoice and praise our mighty Lord, whose arm hath brought salvation. His works of love proclaim the greatness of his name; for he is God alone, who hath his mercy shown: let all his saints adore him! 2 When in distress to him we cried he heard our sad complaining; O trust in him. what'er betide, his love is all-sustaining. Triumphant songs of praise to him our hearts shall raise: now every voice shall say, "O praise our God alway"; let all his saints adore him! Topics: Adoration; Faith/Trust; Praise of God; Trinity Scripture: Joshua 24:1-25 Used With Tune: EIN' FESTE BURG

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