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This is my Father's world

Author: Maltbie D. Babcock, 1858-1901; Mary Babcock Crawford, b. 1909 Hymnal: EH1982 #651 (1985) Meter: 6.6.8.6 D Person Name: Maltbie D. Babcock, 1858-1901 Lyrics: 1 This is my Father's world, and to my listening ears all nature sings and round me rings the music of the spheres. This is my Father's world: I rest me in the thought of rocks and trees, of skies and seas, his hands the wonders wrought. 2 This is our Father's world, oh, let us not forget that though the wrong is great and strong, God is our Father yet. He trusts us with his world, to keep it clean and fair, all earth and trees, all skies and seas, all creatures everywhere. Topics: The Christian Life Languages: English Tune Title: MERCER STREET

"Sleepers, wake!" A voice astounds us

Author: Philipp Nicolai, 1556-1608; Carl P. Daw, Jr., b. 1944 Hymnal: EH1982 #61 (1985) Meter: Irregular Person Name: Johann Sebastian Bach, 1685-1750 Languages: English Tune Title: WACHET AUF

Break forth, O beauteous heavenly light

Author: Johann Rist, 1607-1667 Hymnal: EH1982 #91 (1985) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.7.7 Person Name: Johann Sebastian Bach, 1685-1750 Languages: English Tune Title: ERMUNTRE DICH

Now yield we thanks and praise

Author: Howard Chandler, Robbins, 1876-1952 Hymnal: EH1982 #108 (1985) Meter: 6.7.6.7.6.6.6.6 Person Name: Johann Sebastian Bach, 1685-1759 Lyrics: 1. Now yield we thanks and praise to Christ enthroned in glory, and on this day of days tell out redemption’s story, who truly have believed that on this blessed morn, in holiness conceived, the Son of God was born. 2. What tribute shall we pay to him who came in weakness, and in a manger lay to teach His people meekness? Let every house be bright; let praises never cease; with mercies infinite our Christ hath brought us peace. Topics: Christmas Languages: English Tune Title: WAS FRAG' ICH NACH DER WELT

Songs of thankfulness and praise

Author: Christopher Wordsworth, 1807-1855; F. Bland Tucker, 1895-1984 Hymnal: EH1982 #135 (1985) Meter: 7.7.7.7 D Person Name: Johann Sebastian Bach, 1685-1750 Topics: Epiphany Languages: English Tune Title: SALZBURG

Wilt thou forgive that sin, where I begun

Author: John Donne, 1573-1631 Hymnal: EH1982 #141 (1985) Meter: 10.10.10.10.8.4 Person Name: Johann Sebastian Bach, 1685-1750 Lyrics: 1. Wilt thou forgive that sin, where I begun, which is my sin, though it were done before? Wilt thou forgive those sins through which I run, and do run still, though still I do deplore? When thou hast done, thou hast not done, for I have more. 2. Wilt thou forgive that sin, by which I won others to sin, and made my sin their door? Wilt thou forgive that sin which I did shun a year or two, but wallowed in a score? When thou hast done, thou hast not done, for I have more. 3. I have a sin of fear that when I've spun my last thread, I shall perish on the shore; swear by thyself, that at my death thy Son shall shine as he shines now, and heretofore. And having done that, thou hast done, I fear no more. Topics: Lent Languages: English Tune Title: SO GIEBST DU NUN

At the Lamb's high feast we sing

Author: Robert Campbell, 1814-1868 Hymnal: EH1982 #174 (1985) Meter: 7.7.7.7 D Person Name: Johann Sebastian Bach, 1685-1750 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; thou hast conquered in the fight, thou hast brought us life and light: now no more can death appall, now no more the grave enthrall; thou hast opened paradise, and in thee thy saints shall rise. 4. Easter triumph, Easter joy, these alone do sin destroy. From sin's power do thou set free souls newborn, 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 Languages: English Tune Title: SALZBURG

Christ Jesus lay in death's strong bands

Author: Martin Luther, 1483-1546; Richard Massie, 1800-1887 Hymnal: EH1982 #186 (1985) Meter: 8.7.8.7.7.8.7.4 Person Name: Johann Sebastian Bach, 1685-1750 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! 2. It was a strange and dreadful strife when life and death contended; the victory remained with life, the reign of death was ended; stripped of power, no more he reigns, an empty form alone remains; his sting is lost forever! Alleluia! 3. 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; by his grace he doth impart eternal sunshine to the heart; the night of sin is ended! Alleluia! 4. Then let us feast this holy day on the true bread of heaven; the word of grace hath purged away the old and wicked leaven; Christ alone our souls will feed, he is our meat and drink indeed; faith lives upon no other! Alleluia! Topics: Easter Languages: English Tune Title: CHRIST LAG IN TODESBANDEN

Come, pure hearts, in joyful measure

Author: Robert Campbell, 1814-1868 Hymnal: EH1982 #244 (1985) Meter: 8.8.7.8.8.7 Person Name: Johann Sebastian Bach, 1685-1750 Lyrics: 1. Come, pure hearts, in joyful measure sing of those who spread the treasure in the holy Gospels shrined; blessed tidings of salvation, peace on earth their proclamation, love from God to lost mankind. 2. See the rivers four that gladden, with their streams, the better Eden planted by our Lord most dear; Christ the fountain, these the waters; drink, O Zion's sons and daughters, drink, and find salvation here. 3. O that we, thy truth confessing, and thy holy word possessing, Jesus may thy love adore; unto thee our voices raising, thee with all thy ransomed praising, ever and for evermore. Topics: Holy Days and Various Occasions Evangelists Languages: English Tune Title: ALLES IST AN GOTTES SEGEN

O Food to pilgrims given

Author: John Athelstan Lurie Riley, 1858-1945 Hymnal: EH1982 #309 (1985) Meter: 7.7.6 D Person Name: Johann Sebastian Bach, 1685-1750 Lyrics: 1. O Food to pilgrims given, O Bread of life from heaven, O Manna from on high! We hunger; Lord, supply us, nor thy delights deny us, whose hearts to thee draw nigh. 2. O stream of love past telling, O purest fountain, welling from out the Savior's side! We faint with thirst; revive us, of thine abundance give us, and all we need provide. 3. O Jesus, by thee bidden, we here adore thee, hidden in forms of bread and wine. Grant when the veil is riven, we may behold, in heaven, thy countenance divine. Topics: Holy Eucharist Languages: English Tune Title: O WELT, ICH MUSS DICH LASSEN

O saving Victim, opening wide

Author: Thomas Aquinas, 1225?-1274; Edward Caswall, 1814-1878 Hymnal: EH1982 #310 (1985) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Person Name: Johann Sebastian Bach, 1685-1750 Lyrics: 1. O saving Victim, opening wide the gate of heaven to man below, our foes press on from every side, thine aid supply, thy strength bestow. 2. All praise and thanks to thee ascend for evermore, blest One in Three; O grant us life that shall not end in our true native land with thee. Topics: Holy Eucharist Languages: English Tune Title: HERR JESU CHRIST

Praise the Lord, rise up rejoicing

Author: Howard Charles Adie Gaunt, b. 1902 Hymnal: EH1982 #334 (1985) Meter: 8.8.7.8.8.7 Person Name: Johann Sebastian Bach, 1685-1750 Topics: Holy Eucharist Languages: English Tune Title: ALLES IST AN GOTTES SEGEN

Come with us, O blessed Jesus

Author: John Henry Hopkins, Jr., 1820-1891; Charles P. Price, b. 1920 Hymnal: EH1982 #336 (1985) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Person Name: Johann Sebastian Bach, 1685-1750 Topics: Holy Eucharist Languages: English Tune Title: WERDE MUNTER

Praise the Lord through every nation

Author: Rhijnvis Feith, 1753-1824; James Montgomery, 1771-1854 Hymnal: EH1982 #484 (1985) Meter: Irregular Person Name: Johann Sebastian Bach, 1685-1750 Lyrics: 1 Praise the Lord through every nation; his holy arm hath wrought salvation; exalt him on his Father's throne. Praise your King, ye Christian legions, who now prepares in heavenly regions unfailing mansions for his own: with voice and minstrelsy extol his majesty: Alleluia! His praise shall sound all nature round, and hymns on every tongue abound. 2 Jesus, Lord, our Captain glorious, o'er sin, and death, and hell victorious, wisdom and might to thee belong: we confess, proclaim, adore thee; we bow the knee, we fall before thee; thy love henceforth shall be our song. The cross meanwhile we bear, the crown ere-long to wear: Alleluia! Thy reign extend world without end; let praise from all to thee ascend. Topics: Jesus Christ our Lord Languages: English Tune Title: WACHET AUF

How bright appears the Morning Star

Author: William Mercer, 1811-8173; Philipp Nicolai, 1556-1608 Hymnal: EH1982 #497 (1985) Meter: Irregular Person Name: Johann Sebastian Bach, 1685-1750 Lyrics: 1 How bright appears the Morning Star, with mercy beaming from afar; the host of heaven rejoices; O righteous Branch, O Jesse's Rod! Thou Son of Man and Son of God! We, too, will lift our voices: Jesus, Jesus! Holy, holy, yet most lowly, draw thou near us; great Emmanuel, come and hear us. 2 Though circled by the hosts on high, he deigned to cast a pitying eye upon his helpless creature; the whole creation's Head and Lord, by highest seraphim adored, assumed our very nature; Jesus, grant us, through thy merit, to inherit thy salvation; hear, O hear our supplication. 3 Rejoice, ye heavens; thou earth, reply; with praise, ye sinners, fill the sky, for this his Incarnation. Incarnate God, put forth thy power, ride on, ride on, great Conqueror, till all know thy salvation. Amen, amen! Alleluia, alleluia! Praise be given evermore, by earth and heaven. Languages: English Tune Title: WIE SCHÖN LEUCHTET

O Spirit of Life, O Spirit of God

Author: Johann Niedling, 1602-1668; John Caspar Mattes, 1876-1948 Hymnal: EH1982 #505 (1985) Meter: 10.8.8.8.10 Person Name: Johann Sebastian Bach, 1685-1750 Languages: English Tune Title: O HEILIGER GEIST

Commit thou all that grieves thee

Author: Paul Gerhardt, 1607-1676; Arthur William Farlander, 1898-1952; Charles Winfred Douglas, 1867-1944 Hymnal: EH1982 #669 (1985) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Person Name: Johann Sebastian Bach, 1685-1750 Topics: The Christian Life Languages: English Tune Title: HERZLICH TUT MICH VERLANGEN [PASSION CHORALE]

Our God, to whom we turn

Author: Edward Grubb, 1854-1939 Hymnal: EH1982 #681 (1985) Meter: 6.7.6.7.6.6.6.6 Person Name: Johann Sebastian Bach, 1685-1750 Lyrics: 1 Our God, to whom we turn when weary with illusion, whose stars serenely burn above this earth’s confusion, thine is the mighty plan, the steadfast order sure in which the world began, endures, and will endure. 2 Thou art thyself the truth; though we who seek to find thee have tried, with thoughts uncouth, in feeble words to bind thee, it is because thou art we’re driven to the quest; till truth from falsehood part, our hearts can find no rest. 3 All beauty speaks of thee: the mountains and the rivers, the line of lifted sea, where spreading moonlight quivers, the hymns thy people raise, the psalms and anthems strong, hint at the glorious praise of thy eternal song. 4 Where goodness comes to light we glimpse thy plan unfolding; where justice wins its fight thou art the Kingdom molding; the blood of friend as sign of love for comrade spilt, reflects the vast design by which thy hose is built. 5 Thou hidden fount of love, of peace, and truth, and beauty, inspire us from above with joy and strength for duty. May thy fresh light arise with each clouded heart, and give us open eyes To see thee as thou art. Topics: The Christian Life Languages: English Tune Title: O GOTT, DU FROMMER GOTT

A mighty fortress is our God

Author: Martin Luther, 1483-1546; Frederic Henry Hedge, 1805-1890 Hymnal: EH1982 #688 (1985) Meter: 8.7.8.7.6.6.6.6.7 Person Name: Johann Sebastian Bach, 1685-1750 Lyrics: 1 A mighty fortress is our God, a bulwark never failing; our helper he amid the flood of mortal ills prevailing: for still our ancient foe doth seek to work us woe; his craft and power are great, and, armed with cruel hate, on earth is not his equal. 2 Did we in our strength confide, our striving would be losing; were not the right man on our side, the man of God's own choosing: dost ask who that may be? Christ Jesus, it is he; Lord Sabaoth his Name, from age to age the same, and he must win the battle. 3 And though this world, with devils filled, should threaten to undo us; we will not fear, for God hath willed his truth to triumph through us; the prince of darkness grim, we tremble not for him; his rage we can endure, for lo! his doom is sure, one little word shall fell him. 4 That word above all earthly powers, no thanks to them, abideth; the Spirit and the gifts are ours through him who with us sideth: let goods and kindred go, this mortal life also; the body they may kill: God's truth abideth still, his kingdom is for ever. Languages: English Tune Title: EIN FESTE BURG

Spread, O spread, thou mighty word

Author: Jonathan Friedrich Bahnmaier, 1774-1841; Arthur William Farlander, 1898-1952; Charles Winfred Douglas, 1867-1944; F. Bland Tucker, 1895-1984 Hymnal: EH1982 #530 (1985) Meter: 7.7.7.7 Person Name: Jonathan Friedrich Bahnmaier, 1774-1841 Languages: English Tune Title: GOTT SEI DANK

How lovely is thy dwelling place

Author: Carl P. Daw, Jr., b. 1944 Hymnal: EH1982 #517 (1985) Meter: 8.6.8.6.8.6 Person Name: J. L. Macbeth Bain, 1840?-1925 Topics: The Church Scripture: Psalm 84 Languages: English Tune Title: BROTHER JAMES' AIR

On this day, the first of days

Author: Henry Williams Baker, 1821-1877 Hymnal: EH1982 #47 (1985) Meter: 7.7.7.7 Person Name: Henry Williams Baker, 1821-1877 Lyrics: 1 On this day, the first of days, God the Father's Name we praise, who, creation's Lord and spring, did the world from darkness bring. 2 On this day the eternal Son over death his triumph won; on this day the Spirit came with his gifts of living flame. 3 Maker, who didst fashion me image of thyself to be, fill me with thy love divine, let my every thought be thine. 4 Holy Jesus, may I be dead and buried here with thee; and, by love inflamed, arise unto thee a sacrifice. 5 Thou, who dost all gifts impart, shine, blest Spirit, in my heart; best of gifts, thyself bestow; make me burn thy love to know. 6 God, the blessed Three in One, dwell within my heart alone; thou dost give thyself to me: may I give myself to thee. Languages: English Tune Title: GOTT SEI DANK

Of the Father's love begotten

Author: Marcus Aurelius Clemens Prudentius, 348-401?; John Mason Neale, 1818-1866; Henry Williams Baker, 1821-1877 Hymnal: EH1982 #82 (1985) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 with refrain Person Name: Henry Williams Baker, 1821-1877 Lyrics: 1 Of the Father's love begotten, ere the worlds began to be, he is Alpha and Omega, he the source, the ending he, of the things that are, that have been, and that future years shall see, evermore and evermore! 2 O that birth for ever blessed, when the Virgin, full of grace, by the Holy Ghost conceiving, bore the Savior of our race; and the Babe, the world's Redeemer, first revealed his sacred face, evermore and evermore! 3 Let the heights of heaven adore him; angel hosts, his praises sing; powers, dominions, bow before him, and extol our God and King; let no tongue on earth be silent, every voice in concert ring, evermore and evermore! 4 Christ, to thee with God the Father, and, O Holy Ghost, to thee, hymn and chant and high thanksgiving, and unwearied praises be; honor, glory and dominion, and eternal victory, evermore and evermore! Languages: English Tune Title: DIVINUM MYSTERIUM

O praise ye the Lord! Praise him in the height

Author: Henry Williams Baker, 1821-1877 Hymnal: EH1982 #432 (1985) Meter: 10.10.11.11 Person Name: Henry Williams Baker, 1821-1877 Lyrics: 1 O praise ye the Lord! Praise him in the height; rejoice in his word, ye angels of light; ye heavens, adore him by whom ye were made, and worship before him, in brightness arrayed. 2 O praise ye the Lord! Praise him upon earth, in tuneful accord, all ye of new birth; praise him who hath brought you his grace from above, praise him who hath taught you to sing of his love. 3 O praise ye the Lord! All things that give sound; each jubilant chord reecho around; loud organs, his glory forth tell in deep tone, and sweet harp, the story of what he hath done. 4 O praise ye the Lord! Thanksgiving and song to him be outpoured all ages along! For love in creation, for heaven restored, for grace of salvation, O praise ye the Lord! Topics: Praise to God Scripture: Psalm 148 Languages: English Tune Title: LAUDATE DOMINUM (Parry)

O God of love, O King of peace

Author: Henry Williams Baker, 1821-1877 Hymnal: EH1982 #578 (1985) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Person Name: Henry Williams Baker, 1821-1877 Lyrics: 1 O God of love, O King of peace, make wars throughout the world to cease; the wrath of nations now restrain, give peace, O God, give peace again! 2 Remember, Lord, thy works of old, the wonders that thy people told; remember not our sin's dark stain, give peace, O God, give peace again! 3 Whom shall we trust but thee, O Lord? Where rest but on thy faithful word? None ever called on thee in vain, give peace, O God, give peace again! Topics: Chr Languages: English Tune Title: ELTHAM

The King of love my shepherd is

Author: Henry Williams Baker, 1821-1877 Hymnal: EH1982 #645 (1985) Meter: 8.7.8.7 Person Name: Henry Williams Baker, 1821-1877 Lyrics: 1 The King of love my shepherd is, whose goodness faileth never; I nothing lack if I am his, and he is mine for ever. 2 Where streams of living water flow, my ransomed soul he leadeth, and where the verdant pastures grow, with food celestial feedeth. 3 Perverse and foolish oft I strayed, but yet in love he sought me, and on his shoulder gently laid, and home, rejoicing, brought me. 4 In death's dark vale I fear no ill with thee, dear Lord, beside me; thy rod and staff my comfort still, thy cross before to guide me. 5 Thou spread'st a table in my sight; thy unction grace bestoweth; and oh, what transport of delight from thy pure chalice floweth! 6 And so through all the length of days thy goodness faileth never: Good Shepherd, may I sing thy praise within thy house for ever. Topics: The Christian Life Scripture: Psalm 23 Languages: English Tune Title: ST. COLUMBA

The King of love my shepherd is

Author: Henry Williams Baker, 1821-1877 Hymnal: EH1982 #646 (1985) Meter: 8.7.8.7 Person Name: Henry Williams Baker, 1821-1877 Lyrics: 1 The King of love my shepherd is, whose goodness faileth never; I nothing lack if I am his, and he is mine for ever. 2 Where streams of living water flow, my ransomed soul he leadeth, and where the verdant pastures grow, with food celestial feedeth. 3 Perverse and foolish oft I strayed, but yet in love he sought me, and on his shoulder gently laid, and home, rejoicing, brought me. 4 In death's dark vale I fear no ill with thee, dear Lord, beside me; thy rod and staff my comfort still, thy cross before to guide me. 5 Thou spread'st a table in my sight; thy unction grace bestoweth; and oh, what transport of delight from thy pure chalice floweth! 6 And so through all the length of days thy goodness faileth never: Good Shepherd, may I sing thy praise within thy house for ever. Scripture: Psalm 23 Languages: English Tune Title: DOMINUS REGIT ME

Lo, how a Rose e'er blooming

Author: Theodore Baker, 1851-1934; Friedrich Layritz, 1808-1859; Harriet Reynolds Krauth Spaeth, 1845-1925 Hymnal: EH1982 #81 (1985) Meter: 7.6.7.6.6.7.6 Person Name: Theodore Baker, 1851-1934 Languages: English Tune Title: ES IST EIN ROS

We gather together to ask the Lord's blessing

Author: Anon.; Theodore Baker, 1851-1934 Hymnal: EH1982 #433 (1985) Meter: 12.11.12.11 Person Name: Theodore Baker, 1851-1934 Lyrics: 1 We gather together to ask the Lord’s blessing; he chastens and hastens his will to make known; the wicked oppressing now cease from distressing: sing praises to his Name; he forgets not his own. 2 Beside us to guide us, our God with us joining, ordaining, maintaining his kingdom divine; so from the beginning the fight we were winning; thou, Lord, wast at our side: all glory be thine! 3 We all do extol thee, thou leader triumphant, and pray that thou still our defender wilt be. Let thy congregation escape tribulation: thy Name be ever praised! O Lord, make us free! Topics: Praise to God Languages: English Tune Title: KREMSER

Hail, thou once despised Jesus

Author: John Bakewell, 1721-1819; Martin Madan, 1726-1790 Hymnal: EH1982 #495 (1985) Person Name: John Bakewell, 1721-1819 Lyrics: 1 Hail, thou once despised Jesus! Hail, thou Galilean King! Thou didst suffer to release us; thou didst free salvation bring. Hail, thou universal Savior, bearer of our sin and shame! By thy merit we find favor: life is given through thy Name. 2 Paschal Lamb, by God appointed, all our sins on thee were laid: by almighty love anointed, thou hast full atonement made. All thy people are forgiven through the virtue of thy blood: opened is the gate of heaven, reconciled are we with God. 3 Jesus, hail! enthroned in glory, there for ever to abide; all the heavenly hosts adore thee, seated at thy Father's side. There for sinners thou art pleading: there thou dost our place prepare; ever for us interceding, till in glory we appear. 4 Worship, honor, power, and blessing thou art worthy to receive; highest praises, without ceasing, right it is for us to give. Help, ye bright angelic spirits, all your noblest anthems raise; help to sing our Savior's merits, help to chant Emmanuel's praise! Topics: Jesus Christ our Lord Languages: English Tune Title: IN BABILONE

There's a voice in the wilderness crying

Author: James Lewis Milligan, 1876-1961 Hymnal: EH1982 #75 (1985) Meter: Irregular Person Name: Henry Hugh Bancroft, b. 1904 Lyrics: 1 There’s a voice in the wilderness crying, a call from the ways untrod: Prepare in the desert a highway, a highway for our God! The valleys shall be exalted, the lofty hills brought low; make straight all the crooked places where the Lord our God may go! 2 O Zion, that bringest good tidings, get thee up to the heights and sing! Proclaim to a desolate people the coming of their King. Like the flowers of the field they perish, like grass our works decay, the power and pomp of nations shall pass like a dream away; 3 but the word of our God endureth, the arm of the Lord is strong; he stands in the midst of nations, and he will right the wrong. He shall feed His flock like a shepherd, the lambs he'll gently hold; to pastures of peace he’ll lead them, and bring them safe to his fold. Languages: English Tune Title: ASCENSION

Praise to God, immortal praise

Author: Anna Laetitia Barbauld, 1743-1825 Hymnal: EH1982 #288 (1985) Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.7 Person Name: Anna Laetitia Barbauld, 1743-1825 Lyrics: 1. Praise to God, immortal praise, for the love that crowns our days; bounteous source of every joy, let thy praise our tongues employ: all to thee, our God, we owe, source whence all our blessings flow. 2. All the plenty summer pours; autumn's rich o'erflowing stores; flocks that whiten all the plain; yellow sheaves of ripened grain: Lord, for these our souls shall raise grateful vows and solemn praise. 3. As thy prospering hand hath blessed, may we give thee of our best; and by deeds of kindly love for thy mercies grateful prove; singing thus through all our days praise to God, immortal praise. Languages: English Tune Title: DIX

Now the day is over

Author: Sabine Baring-Gould, 1834-1924 Hymnal: EH1982 #42 (1985) Meter: 6.5.6.5 Person Name: Sabine Baring-Gould, 1834-1924 Lyrics: 1 Now the day is over, night is drawing nigh, shadows of the evening steal across the sky. 2 Jesus, give the weary calm and sweet repose; with thy tenderest blessing may our eyelids close. 3 Grant to little children visions bright of thee; guard the sailors tossing on the deep, blue sea. 4 Comfort every sufferer watching late in pain; those who plan some evil from their sin restrain. 5 Through the long night watches may thine angels spread their white wings above me, watching round my bed. 6 When the morning wakens, then may I arise pure, and fresh, and sinless in thy holy eyes. Topics: Compline Languages: English Tune Title: MERRIAL

The angel Gabriel from heaven came

Author: Sabine Baring-Gould, 1834-1924 Hymnal: EH1982 #265 (1985) Meter: 10.10.12.10 Person Name: Sabine Baring-Gould, 1834-1924 Lyrics: 1. The angel Gabriel from heaven came, his wings as drifted snow, his eyes as flame; "All hail," said he, "thou lowly maiden Mary, most highly favored lady," Gloria! 2. "For know a blessed Mother thou shalt be, all generations laud and honor thee, thy Son shall be Emmanuel, by seers foretold, most highly favored lady," Gloria! 3. Then gentle Mary meekly bowed her head, "To me be as it pleaseth God," she said, "my soul shall laud and magnify his holy Name." Most highly favored lady, Gloria! 4. Of her, Emmanuel, the Christ, was born in Bethlehem, all on a Christmas morn, and Christian folk throughout the world will ever say— "Most highly favored lady," Gloria! Topics: Holy Days and Various Occasions The Annunciation (March 25) Languages: English Tune Title: GABRIEL'S MESSAGE

Singing songs of expectation

Author: Bernard Severin Ingemann, 1789-1862; Sabine Baring-Gould, 1834-1924 Hymnal: EH1982 #527 (1985) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Person Name: Sabine Baring-Gould, 1834-1924 Lyrics: 1 Singing songs of expectation, onward goes the pilgrim band, through the night of doubt and sorrow, marching to the promised land. Clear before us through the darkness gleams and burns the guiding light: trusting God we march together stepping fearless through the night. 2 One the light of God's own presence, o'er his ransomed people shed, chasing far the gloom and terror, brightening all the path we tread: one the object of our journey, one the faith which never tires, one the earnest looking forward, one the hope our God inspires. 3 One the strain the lips of thousands lift as from the heart of one; one the conflict, one the peril, one the march in God begun: one the gladness of rejoicing on the far eternal shore, where the one almighty Father reigns in love for evermore. Topics: The Church Languages: English Tune Title: TON-Y-BOTEL

Onward, Christian soldiers

Author: Sabine Baring-Gould, 1834-1924 Hymnal: EH1982 #562 (1985) Meter: 6.5.6.5 D with refrain Person Name: Sabine Baring-Gould, 1834-1924 Lyrics: 1 Onward, Christian soldiers, marching as to war, with the cross of Jesus going on before! Christ, the royal Master, leads against the foe; forward into battle, see, his banners go. Refrain: Onward, Christian soldiers, marching as to war, with the cross of Jesus going on before! 2 At the sign of triumph Satan's host doth flee; on then, Christian soldiers, on to victory! Hell's foundations quiver at the shout of praise; Christians, lift your voices, loud your anthems raise. [Refrain] 3 Like a mighty army moves the Church of God; Christians, we are treading where the saints have trod; we are not divided, all one body we, one in hope and doctrine, one in charity. [Refrain] 4 Crown and thrones may perish, kingdoms rise and wane, but the Church of Jesus constant will remain; gates of hell can never 'gainst that Church prevail; we have Christ's own promise, and that cannot fail. [Refrain] 5 Onward, then, ye people, join our happy throng; blend with ours your voices in the triumph song: glory, laud, and honor, unto Christ the King; this through countless ages we with angels sing. [Refrain] Topics: Christian Vocation and Pilgrimage Languages: English Tune Title: ST. GERTRUDE

Gloria in excelsis Deo

Author: James Chadwick 1813-1882 Hymnal: EH1982 #96 (1985) Meter: 7.7.7.7 with refrain Person Name: Edward Shippen Barnes, 1887-1958 First Line: Angels we have heard on high Lyrics: 1. Angels we have heard on high sweetly singing through the night, and the mountains in reply echoing their brave delight. Refrain: Gloria in excelsis Deo. Gloria in excelsis Deo. 2. Shepherds, why this jubilee? Why these songs of happy cheer? What great brightness did you see? What glad tidings did you hear? [Refrain] 3. Come to Bethlehem and see him whose birth the angels sing; come, adore on bended knee Christ, the Lord, the newborn King. [Refrain] 4. See him in a manger laid, whom the angels praise above; Mary, Joseph, lend your aid, while we raise our hearts in love. [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: GLORIA

Awake, my soul, and with the sun

Author: Thomas Ken, 1637-1711 Hymnal: EH1982 #11 (1985) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Person Name: François Hippolyte Barthélémon, 1741-1808 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 Lord, I my vows to thee renew; disperse my sins as morning dew. guard my first springs of thought and will, and with thyself my spirit fill. 3 Direct, control, suggest, this day, all I design, or do, or say; that all my powers, with all their might, in thy sole glory may unite. 4 Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise him, all creatures here below; praise him above, ye heavenly host: praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Languages: English Tune Title: MORNING HYMN

Lamp of our feet, whereby we trace

Author: Bernard Barton, 1784-1849 Hymnal: EH1982 #627 (1985) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Person Name: Bernard Barton, 1784-1849 Lyrics: 1 Lamp of our feet, whereby we trace our path when wont to stray; stream from the fount of heavenly grace, brook by the traveler's way; 2 bread of our souls, whereon we feed, true manna from on high; our guide and chart, wherein we read of realms beyond the sky; 3 pillar of fire, through watches dark, and radiant cloud by day; when waves would whelm our tossing bark, our anchor and our stay; 4 word of the ever-living God, will of his glorious Son; without thee how could earth be trod, or heaven itself be won? 5 Lord, grant us all aright to learn the wisdom it imparts; and to its heavenly teaching turn, with simple, childlike hearts. Topics: Holy Scripture Languages: English Tune Title: NUN DANKET ALL UND BRINGET EHR

O beautiful for spacious skies

Author: Katherine Lee Bates, 1859-1929 Hymnal: EH1982 #719 (1985) Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Person Name: Katherine Lee Bates, 1859-1929 Lyrics: 1 O beautiful for spacious skies, for amber waves of grain; for purple mountain majesties above the fruited plain! America! America! God shed his grace on thee, and crown thy good with brotherhood from sea to shining sea. 2 O beautiful for heroes proved in liberating strife, who more than self their country loved, and mercy more than life! America! America! God mend thine every flaw, confirm thy soul in self-control, thy liberty in law. 3 O beautiful for patriot dream that sees beyond the years thine alabaster cities gleam, undimmed by human tears! America! America! God shed his grace on thee, and crown thy good with brotherhood from sea to shining sea. Topics: National Songs Languages: English Tune Title: MATERNA

You are God

Hymnal: EH1982 #S286 (1985) Person Name: Jonathan Battishill, 1738-1801 First Line: You are God: we praise you Lyrics: 1. You are God: we praise you; You are the Lord: we acclaim you; 2. You are the eternal Father: All creation worships you. 3. To you all angels, all the powers of heaven, Cherubim and Seraphim, sing in endless praise: 4. Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might, heaven and earth are full of you glory. 5. The glorious company of apostles praise you. The noble fellowship of prophets praise you. 6.The white-robed army of martyrs praise you Throughout the world the holy Church acclaims you; 7. Father, of majesty unbounded, your true and only Son, worthy of all worship, 8. And the Holy Spirit, advocate and guide. 9. You, Christ, are the king of glory, the eternal Son of the Father. 10. When you became man to set us free you did not shun the Virgin's womb. 11. You overcame the sting of death and opened the kingdom of heaven to all believers. 12. You are seated at God's right hand in glory. We believe that you will come and be our judge. 13. Come then, Lord, and help you people, bought with the price of your own blood. 14. And bring us with your saints to glory everlasting. Topics: Canticles Languages: English Tune Title: [You are God : we praise you]

Ye holy angels bright

Author: Richard Baxter, 1615-1691; John Hampden Gurney, 1802-1862 Hymnal: EH1982 #625 (1985) Meter: 6.6.6.6.4.4.4.4 Person Name: Richard Baxter, 1615-1691 Lyrics: 1 Ye holy angels bright, who wait at God's right hand, or through the realms of light fly at your Lord's command, assist our song, for else the theme too high doth seem for mortal tongue. 2 Ye blessed souls at rest, who ran this earthly race and now, from sin released, behold your Savior's face, God's praises sound, as in his sight with sweet delight ye do abound. 3 Ye saints, who toil below, adore your heavenly King, and onward as ye go some joyful anthem sing; take what he gives and praise him still, through good or ill, who ever lives! 4 My soul, bear thou thy part, triumph in God above: and with a well-tuned heart sing thou the songs of love! Let all thy days till life shall end, whate'er he send, be filled with praise. Topics: The Church Triumphant Languages: English Tune Title: DARWALL'S 148TH

Rejoice, the Lord of life ascends

Author: Albert F. Bayly, 1901-1984 Hymnal: EH1982 #222 (1985) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Person Name: Albert F. Bayly, 1901-1984 Topics: Ascension Languages: English Tune Title: PARKER

What does the Lord require

Author: Albert F. Bayly, 1901-1984 Hymnal: EH1982 #605 (1985) Meter: 6.6.6.6.3.3.6 Person Name: Albert F. Bayly, 1901-1984 Topics: Christian Responsibility Languages: English Tune Title: SHARPTHORNE

Lord, whose love through humble service

Author: Albert F. Bayly, 1901-1984 Hymnal: EH1982 #610 (1985) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Person Name: Albert F. Bayly, 1901-1984 Topics: Christian Responsibility Languages: English Tune Title: BLAENHAFREN

All praise to you, O Lord

Author: Hyde W. Beadon, 1812-1891 Hymnal: EH1982 #138 (1985) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Person Name: Hyde W. Beadon, 1812-1891 Lyrics: 1. All praise to you, O Lord, who by your mighty power did manifest your glory forth in Cana's marriage hour. 2. You speak, and it is done; obedient to your word, the water reddening into wine proclaims the present Lord. 3. Oh, may this grace be ours: in you always to live and drink of those refreshing streams which you alone can give. 4. So, led from strength to strength, grant us, O Lord, to see the marriage supper of the Lamb, the great epiphany. Topics: Epiphany Languages: English Tune Title: CARLISLE

A hymn of glory let us sing

Author: The Venerable Bede, 673-735; Elizabeth Rundle Charles, 1828-1896; Benjamin Webb, 1819-1885 Hymnal: EH1982 #217 (1985) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Person Name: The Venerable Bede, 673-735 Lyrics: 1. A hymn of glory let us sing, new hymns throughout the world shall ring; by a new way none ever trod Christ takes his place— the throne of God! 2. You are a present joy, O Lord; you will be ever our reward; and great the light in you we see to guide us to eternity. 3. O risen Christ, ascended Lord, all praise to you let earth accord, who are, while endless ages run, with Father and with Spirit, One. Languages: English Tune Title: JAM LUCIS ORTO SIDERE

A hymn of glory let us sing

Author: The Venerable Bede, 673-735; Elizabeth Rundle Charles, 1828-1896; Benjamin Webb, 1819-1885 Hymnal: EH1982 #218 (1985) Meter: 8.8.8.8 with alleluias Person Name: The Venerable Bede, 673-735 Lyrics: 1. A hymn of glory let us sing, new hymns throughout the world shall ring; by a new way none ever trod Christ takes his place— the throne of God! Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia! 2. You are a present joy, O Lord; you will be ever our reward; and great the light in you we see to guide us to eternity. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia! 3. O risen Christ, ascended Lord, all praise to you let earth accord, who are, while endless ages run, with Father and with Spirit, One. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia! Topics: Ascension Languages: English Tune Title: DEO GRACIAS

The great forerunner of the morn

Author: The Venerable Bede, 673-735; John Mason Neale, 1818-1866 Hymnal: EH1982 #271 (1985) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Person Name: The Venerable Bede, 673-735 Lyrics: 1. The great forerunner of the morn, the herald of the Word, is born; and faithful hearts shall never fail with thanks and praise his light to hail. 2. With heavenly message Gabriel came, that John should be that herald's name, and with prophetic utterance told his actions great and manifold. 3. John, still unborn, yet gave aright his witness to the coming light; and Christ, the Sun of all the earth, fulfilled that witness at his birth. 4. His mighty deeds exalt his fame to greater than a prophet's name; of woman born shall never be a greater prophet than was he. 5. To God the Father, God the Son, and God the Spirit, Three in One, praise, honor, might, and glory be from age to age eternally. Topics: Holy Days and Various Occasions The Nativity of Saint John the Baptist (June 24) Languages: English Tune Title: UT QUEANT LAXIS

The great forerunner of the morn

Author: The Venerable Bede, 673-735; John Mason Neale, 1818-1866 Hymnal: EH1982 #272 (1985) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Person Name: The Venerable Bede, 673-735 Lyrics: 1. The great forerunner of the morn, the herald of the Word, is born; and faithful hearts shall never fail with thanks and praise his light to hail. 2. With heavenly message Gabriel came, that John should be that herald's name, and with prophetic utterance told his actions great and manifold. 3. John, still unborn, yet gave aright his witness to the coming light; and Christ, the Sun of all the earth, fulfilled that witness at his birth. 4. His mighty deeds exalt his fame to greater than a prophet's name; of woman born shall never be a greater prophet than was he. 5. To God the Father, God the Son, and God the Spirit, Three in One, praise, honor, might, and glory be from age to age eternally. Topics: Holy Days and Various Occasions The Nativity of Saint John the Baptist (June 24) Languages: English Tune Title: THE TRUTH FROM ABOVE

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