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We Walk by Faith and Not by Sight

Author: Henry Alford, 1810-1871 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 73 hymnals Lyrics: 1 We walk by faith and not by sight; No gracious words we hear From him who spoke as none e’er spoke, But we believe him near. 2 We may not touch his hands and side Nor follow where he trod, But in his promise we rejoice And cry, “My Lord and God!” 3 Help then, O Lord, our unbelief, And may our faith abound To call on you when you are near And seek where you are found. 4 For you, O resurrected Lord, Are found in means divine: Beneath the water and the Word, Beneath the bread and wine. 5 Lord, when our life of faith is done, In realms of clearer light, We may behold you as you are With full and endless sight. Topics: Faith Used With Tune: SHANTI

Draw Near, Draw Near

Author: John M. Neale, 1818-1866 Meter: 10.10.10.10 with refrain Appears in 118 hymnals First Line: Draw near and take the body of our Lord Refrain First Line: Draw near, draw near! Lyrics: Refrain Draw near, draw near! Take the body of your Lord. Draw near, draw near! Drink the blood for you outpoured! 1 Draw near and take the body of your Lord, And drink the holy blood for you outpoured. Saved by his body and his holy blood, With souls refreshed we give our thanks to God. [Refrain] 2 Christ our Redeemer, God’s eternal Son, Has by his cross and blood the vict’ry won. He gave his life for greatest and for least, Himself the off’ring and himself the Priest. [Refrain] 3 Let us approach with faithful hearts sincere And take the pledges of salvation here. Christ, who in this life all the saints defends, Gives all believers life that never ends. [Refrain] 4 With heav’nly bread he makes the hungry whole, Gives living waters to the thirsting soul. Lord of the nations, to whom all must bow, In this great feast of love be with us now. [Refrain] Topics: Holy Communion Used With Tune: DRAW NEAR Text Sources: 7th century hymn

Take and Eat

Author: Michael Joncas, b. 1951; James Quinn, S. J., b. 1919 Meter: 10.10.10.10 with refrain Appears in 16 hymnals First Line: I am the word that spoke and light was made Refrain First Line: Take and eat, take and eat Topics: Holy Communion Used With Tune: TAKE AND EAT

When In Our Music God Is Glorified

Author: Fred Pratt Green, 1903-2000 Meter: 10.10.10 with alleluias Appears in 84 hymnals Lyrics: 1 When in our music God is glorified, And adoration leaves no room for pride, It is as though the whole creation cried: Alleluia! Alleluia! 2 How oft, in making music, we have found A new dimension in the world of sound As worship moved us to a more profound Alleluia! Alleluia! 3 So has the Church, in liturgy and song, In faith and love, through centuries of wrong, Borne witness to the truth in ev’ry tongue: Alleluia! Alleluia! 4 And did not Jesus sing a psalm that night When utmost evil strove against the light? Then let us sing, for whom he won the fight: Alleluia! Alleluia! 5 Let ev’ry instrument be tuned for praise; Let all rejoice who have a voice to raise, And may God give us faith to sing always: Alleluia! Alleluia! Topics: Worship and Praise Used With Tune: ROBINSON

In Silent Pain the Eternal Son

Author: Christopher M. Idle, b. 1938 Meter: 8.6.8.6.8.8.8.6 Appears in 3 hymnals First Line: In silent pain th' eternal Son Lyrics: 1 In silent pain th’ eternal Son Hangs derelict and still; In darkened day his work is done, Fulfilled his Father’s will. Uplifted for the world to see He hangs in strangest victory, For in his body on the tree He carries all our ill. 2 He died that we might die to sin And live for righteousness; The earth is stained to make us clean And bring us into peace. For peace he came and met its cost; He gave himself to save the lost; He loved us to the uttermost And paid for our release. 3 For strife he came, to bring a sword, The truth to end all lies; To rule in us, our patient Lord, Until all evil dies: For in his hand he holds the stars, His voice shall speak to end our wars, And those who love him see his scars And look into his eyes. Topics: Lent Used With Tune: REALITY

Christ Jesus Lay in Death's Strong Bands

Author: Martin Luther, 1483-1546; Richard Massie, 1800-1887 Meter: 8.7.8.7.7.8.7.4.4 Appears in 55 hymnals First Line: Christ Jesus lay in death's strong bonds Lyrics: 1 Christ Jesus lay in death’s strong bands For our offenses given; But now at God’s right hand he stands And brings us life from heaven. Therefore let us joyful be And sing to God right thankfully Loud songs of alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! 2 No son of man could conquer death, Such ruin sin had wrought us. No innocence was found on earth, And therefore death had brought us Into bondage from of old And ever grew more strong and bold And held us as its captive. Alleluia! Alleluia! 3 Christ Jesus, God’s own Son, came down, His people to deliver; Destroying sin, he took the crown From death’s pale brow forever. Stripped of pow’r, no more it reigns; An empty form alone remains; Its sting is lost forever. Alleluia! Alleluia! 4 It was a strange and dreadful strife When life and death contended. The victory remained with life; The reign of death was ended. Holy Scripture plainly says That death is swallowed up by death; Its sting is lost forever. Alleluia! Alleluia! 5 Here the true Paschal Lamb we see, Whom God so freely gave us; He died on the accursed tree— So strong his love—to save us. See, his blood now marks our door; Faith points to it; death passes o’er, And Satan cannot harm us. Alleluia! Alleluia! 6 So let us keep the festival To which the Lord invites us; Christ is himself the joy of all, The sun that warms and lights us. Now his grace to us imparts Eternal sunshine to our hearts; The night of sin is ended. Alleluia! Alleluia! 7 Then let us feast this Easter Day On Christ, the bread of heaven; The Word of grace has purged away The old and evil leaven. Christ alone our souls will feed; He is our meat and drink indeed; Faith lives upon no other! Alleluia! Alleluia! Topics: Easter Used With Tune: NORTHRIDGE

Where Your Treasure Is

Author: Marty Haugen, b. 1950; Michael Schultz, b. 1963 Meter: 10.11.10.9.9.8.9.12 Appears in 4 hymnals First Line: What do you gain from all your worry Refrain First Line: Where you treasure is, there your heart shall be Topics: Trust Scripture: Luke 12:22-34 Used With Tune: WHERE YOUR TREASURE IS

Jerusalem the Golden

Author: Bernard of Cluny, 12th century Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6 D Appears in 914 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Jerusalem the golden, With milk and honey blest— The sight of it refreshes The weary and oppressed: I know not, oh, I know not What joys await us there, What radiancy of glory, What bliss beyond compare: To sing the hymn unending With all the martyr throng, Amidst the halls of Zion Resounding full with song. 2 Oh, sweet and blessed country, The home of God’s elect! Oh, sweet and blessed country That eager hearts expect, Where they who with their leader Have conquered in the fight Forever and forever Are clad in robes of white. Jesus in mercy bring us To that dear land of rest Where sings the host of heaven Your glorious name to bless. 3 The Christ is ever with them; The daylight is serene. The pastures of the blessed Are ever rich and green. There is the throne of David; And there from care released, The shout of them that triumph, The song of them that feast. To God enthroned in glory The Church’s voices blend, The Lamb forever blessed, The Light that knows no end. Topics: End Time Used With Tune: THAXTED

When Peace, like a River

Author: Horatio G. Spafford, 1828-1888 Meter: 11.8.11.9 with refrain Appears in 484 hymnals First Line: When peace like a river attendeth my way Refrain First Line: It is well with my soul Lyrics: 1 When peace like a river attendeth my way, When sorrows like sea billows roll— Whatever my lot, thou hast taught me to say, It is well, it is well with my soul. Refrain: It is well (It is well) with my soul (with my soul). It is well, it is well with my soul. 2 My sin—oh, the bliss of this glorious thought— My sin, not in part, but the whole, Is nailed to the cross, and I bear it no more: Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, O my soul! [Refrain] 3 And, Lord, haste the day when my faith shall be sight, The clouds be rolled back as a scroll; The trump shall resound, and the Lord shall descend; Even so, it is well with my soul. [Refrain] Topics: Trust Used With Tune: VILLE DU HAVRE

Stay With Us

Author: Herbert F. Brokering, b. 1926 Meter: 7.8.7.7 Appears in 5 hymnals First Line: Stay with us till night has come Topics: Evening Used With Tune: STAY WITH US

In Christ Alone

Author: Keith Getty, b. 1974; Stuart Townend, b. 1963 Meter: 8.8.8.8 D Appears in 36 hymnals First Line: In Christ alone my hope is found Topics: Redeemer Used With Tune: IN CHRIST ALONE

The Lord's My Shepherd

Meter: 8.6.8.6.8.6 Appears in 583 hymnals First Line: The Lord's my Shepherd, I'll not want Lyrics: 1 The Lord’s my Shepherd; I’ll not want. He makes me down to lie In pastures green; he leadeth me The quiet waters by. He leadeth me, he leadeth me The quiet waters by. 2 My soul he doth restore again And me to walk doth make Within the paths of righteousness, E’en for his own name’s sake. Within the paths of righteousness, E’en for his own name’s sake. 3 Yea, though I walk in death’s dark vale, Yet will I fear no ill; For thou art with me, and thy rod And staff me comfort still. For thou art with me, and thy rod And staff me comfort still. 4 My table thou hast furnished In presence of my foes; My head thou dost with oil anoint, And my cup overflows. My head thou dost with oil anoint, And my cup overflows. 5 Goodness and mercy, all my life, Shall surely follow me, And in God’s house forevermore My dwelling place shall be. And in God’s house forevermore My dwelling place shall be. Topics: Trust Used With Tune: BROTHER JAMES’ AIR Text Sources: Psalter, Edinburgh, 1650

What Grace Is This!

Author: Laurie F. Gauger, b. 1965 Meter: 4.4.8.8.6 Appears in 3 hymnals Topics: Lent Used With Tune: WHAT GRACE

You, Lord, Are Both Lamb and Shepherd

Author: Sylvia Dunstan, 1955-1993 Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Appears in 25 hymnals Topics: Redeemer Used With Tune: PICARDY

Lord of All Hopefulness

Author: Jan Struther, 1901-1953 Meter: Irregular Appears in 78 hymnals First Line: Lord, of all hopefulness, Lord of all joy Topics: Trust Used With Tune: SLANE

Word of God, When All Was Silent

Author: Herman G. Stuempfle, Jr., 1923-2007 Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Appears in 1 hymnal Topics: Redeemer Used With Tune: WESTMINSTER ABBEY

How Firm a Foundation

Meter: 11.11.11.11 Appears in 2,154 hymnals First Line: How firm a foundation, O saints of the Lord Lyrics: 1 How firm a foundation, O saints of the Lord, Is laid for your faith in his excellent Word! What more can he say than to you he has said Who unto the Savior for refuge have fled? 2 “Fear not! I am with you. Oh, be not dismayed; For I am your God and will still give you aid; I’ll strengthen you, help you, and cause you to stand, Upheld by my righteous, omnipotent hand. 3 “The soul that on Jesus has leaned for repose I will not, I will not, desert to his foes. That soul, though all hell should endeavor to shake, I’ll never, no never, no never forsake! 4 “When through fiery trials your pathway shall lie, My grace all-sufficient shall be your supply. The flames will not hurt you; I only design Your dross to consume and your gold to refine. 5 “Throughout all their lifetime my people shall prove My sov’reign, eternal, unchangeable love, And then, when gray hair shall their temples adorn, Like lambs they shall still on my shoulders be borne.” Topics: Trust Used With Tune: FOUNDATION Text Sources: A Selection of Hymns, London, 1787, alt.

We Are Singing

Author: Hal H. Hopson, b. 1933 Meter: 8.7.8.6 with refrain Appears in 2 hymnals First Line: The Lord is the strength of our lives Refrain First Line: We are singing, for the Lord is our light Lyrics: Refrain We are singing, for the Lord is our light, we are singing, for the Lord is our light. We are singing, for the Lord is our light, we are singing, for the Lord is our light. We are singing, Oh, we are singing, for the Lord is our light, We are singing, Oh, we are singing, for the Lord is our light. 1 The Lord is the strength of our lives; Of whom shall we be afraid? Though foes may be near to destroy; The Lord will be our light. [Refrain] 2 One thing have we asked of the Lord, Yes, this is the thing we seek: To dwell in the house of the Lord, To live with God forever. [Refrain] 3 When burdens are heavy to bear, Our shelter is God alone. Our feet are lifted high, Yes high upon a rock. [Refrain] 4 We walk in the strength of the Lord; God’s love is ever sure. We shout that the world may hear; We sing a joyful song. [Refrain] Topics: Worship and Praise Used With Tune: SIYAHAMBA Text Sources: South African

Lo! He Comes with Clouds Descending

Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788 Meter: 8.7.8.7.12.7 Appears in 770 hymnals First Line: Lo, he comes with clouds descending Lyrics: 1 Lo, he comes with clouds descending, Once for ev’ry sinner slain. Thousand, thousand saints attending Swell the triumph of his train. Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Christ reveals his endless reign. 2 Ev’ry eye shall now behold him Robed in glorious majesty; Those who ridiculed and sold him, Pierced and nailed him to the tree, Deeply wailing, Deeply wailing, 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 worshipers. With what wonder, With what wonder, With what wonder, Gaze we on those glorious scars. 4 Yea, Amen, let all adore you High on your eternal throne. Ev’ry knee shall bow before you; Come and take your people home! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! You shall reign and you alone! Topics: Advent Used With Tune: HELMSLEY

I Sing as I Arise Today

Author: Michael Schultz, b. 1963; Anon. Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 6 hymnals Topics: Morning Used With Tune: ROCKINGHAM OLD

Jesus Has Come and Brings Pleasure Eternal

Author: Johann Ludwig Conrad Allendorf, 1693-1773; Oliver C. Rupprecht, 1903-2000 Meter: 11.10.11.10.11.11 Appears in 3 hymnals Topics: Epiphany Used With Tune: JESUS IST KOMMEN, GRUND EWIGER FREUDE

Holy Spirit, the Dove Sent from Heaven

Author: Philip W. Blycker, b. 1939; Stephen P. Starke, b. 1955 Meter: 10.9.6.9 D Appears in 3 hymnals Topics: Pentecost Used With Tune: SANTO ESPIRÍTU

Church of God, Elect and Glorious

Author: James E. Seddon, 1915-1983 Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 21 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Church of God, elect and glorious, Holy nation, chosen race; Called as God’s own special people, Royal priests and heirs of grace: Know the purpose of your calling. Show to all his mighty deeds; Tell of love that knows no limits, Grace that meets all human needs. 2 God has called you out of darkness Into his most marv’lous light, Brought his truth to life within you, Turned your blindness into sight. Let your light so shine around you That God’s name is glorified And all find fresh hope and purpose In Christ Jesus crucified. 3 Once you were an alien people, Strangers to God’s heart of love; But he brought you home in mercy, Citizens of heav’n above. Let his love flow out to others; Let them feel a Father’s care; That they too may know his welcome And his countless blessings share. 4 Church of God, elect and holy, Be the people he intends; Strong in faith and swift to answer Each command your master sends: Royal priests, fulfill your calling Through your sacrifice and prayer; Give your lives in joyful service— Sing his praise, his love declare. Topics: Church Used With Tune: ABBOT’S LEIGH

No Tramp of Soldiers' Marching Feet

Author: Timothy Dudley-Smtih, b. 1926 Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 7 hymnals Lyrics: 1 No tramp of soldiers’ marching feet With banners and with drums, No sound of music’s martial beat: “The King of glory comes!” To greet what pomp of kingly pride No bells in triumph ring, No city gates swing open wide: “Behold, behold your King!” 2 And yet he comes. The children cheer; With palms his path is strown. With ev’ry step the cross draws near: The King of glory’s throne. Astride a colt he passes by As loud hosannas ring, Or else the very stones would cry, “Behold, behold your King!” 3 What fading flow’rs his road adorn; The palms, how soon laid down! No bloom or leaf but only thorn The King of glory’s crown. The soldiers mock, the rabble cries. The streets with tumult ring, As Pilate to the mob replies, “Behold, behold your King!” 4 Now he who bore for mortals’ sake The cross and all its pains And chose a servant’s form to take, The King of glory reigns. Hosanna to the Savior’s name Till heaven’s rafters ring, And all the ransomed host proclaim, “Behold, behold your King!” Topics: Palm Sunday Used With Tune: NO TRAMP OF SOLDIERS’ MARCHING FEET

Jesus Take Us to the Mountain

Author: Jaroslav J. Vajda, 1919-2008 Meter: 8.7.8.7.7.7 Appears in 4 hymnals First Line: Jesus, take us to the mountain Topics: Transfiguration Used With Tune: SILVER SPRING

Jesus Sat with His Disciples

Author: Stephen P. Starke, b. 1955 Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 4 hymnals Topics: Trust Used With Tune: JOYOUS LIGHT

God's Own Child, I Gladly Say It

Author: Erdmann Neumeister, 1671-1756; Robert E. Voelker, b. 1957 Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.7.7 Appears in 7 hymnals Topics: Baptism Used With Tune: BACHOFEN

Sing with All the Saints in Glory

Author: William Josiah Irons, 1812-1883 Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 106 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Sing with all the saints in glory; Sing the resurrection song! Death and sorrow, earth’s dark story, To the former days belong. All around the clouds are breaking. Soon the storms of time shall cease. In God’s likeness we awaken, Knowing everlasting peace. 2 Oh, what glory far exceeding All that eye has yet perceived! Holiest hearts for ages pleading Never that full joy conceived. God has promised, Christ prepares it, There on high our welcome waits. Ev’ry humble spirit shares it. Christ has passed th’ eternal gates. 3 Life eternal! Heav’n rejoices: Jesus lives who once was dead. Shout with joy, O deathless voices! Child of God, lift up your head! Life eternal! Oh, what wonders Crowd on faith, what joy unknown, When amid earth’s closing thunders, Saints shall stand before the throne! Topics: Saints and Martyrs Used With Tune: MISSISSIPPI

Blessed Are They

Author: Larry L. Fleming, 1936-2003 Meter: 7.7.7.8 Appears in 3 hymnals First Line: Multitudes, clothed in white robes Refrain First Line: Blest are they which are called Topics: End Time Scripture: Luke 23:42 Used With Tune: BLESSED ARE THEY

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