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Savior, like a Shepherd Lead Us

Author: Dorothy A. Thrupp, 1779-1847 Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 1,148 hymnals First Line: Savior like a shepherd lead us Lyrics: 1 Savior like a shepherd lead us; much we need your tender care. In your pleasant pastures feed us, for our use your fold prepare. Blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus, you have bought us; we are yours. Blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus, you have bought us; we are yours. 2 We are yours; in love befriend us, be the guardian of our way; keep your flock, from sin defend us, seek us when we go astray. Blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus, hear us children when we pray. Blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus, hear us children when we pray. 3 You have promised to receive us, poor and sinful though we be; you have mercy to relieve us, grace to cleanse, and pow'r to free. Blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus, early let us turn to you. Blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus, early let us turn to you. 4 Early let us seek your favor, early let us do your will; blessed Lord and only Savior, with your love our spirits fill. Blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus, you have loved us, love us still. Blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus, you have loved us, love us still. Topics: Trust, Guidance; Prayer; Trust, Guidance Used With Tune: BRADBURY

Blest Be the Tie That Binds

Author: John Fawcett, 1740-1917 Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 2,289 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Blest be the tie that binds our hearts in Christian love; the unity of heart and mind is like to that above. 2 Before our Father's throne we pour our ardent prayers; our fears, our hopes, our aims are one, our comforts and our cares. 3 We share our mutual woes, our mutual burdens bear, and often for each other flows the sympathizing tear. 4 From sorrow, toil, and pain, and sin we shall be free; and perfect love and friendship reign through all eternity. Topics: Community in Christ; Community in Christ; Love Used With Tune: DENNIS

Blest Are They

Author: David Haas, b. 1957 Meter: Irregular Appears in 36 hymnals First Line: Blest are they, the poor in spirit Refrain First Line: Rejoice and be glad Topics: Joy, Celebration; Saints Days; Justice, Peace; Compassion, Caring; Epiphany, Time After Epiphany; Joy, Celebration; Justice, Peace; Kingdom of God; Saints Days Used With Tune: BLEST ARE THEY

How Clear Is Our Vocation, Lord

Author: Fred Pratt Green, 1903-2000 Meter: 8.6.8.8.6.6 Appears in 19 hymnals Lyrics: 1 How clear is our vocation, Lord, when once we heed your call to live according to your word and daily learn, refreshed, restored, that you are Lord of all and will not let us fall. 2 But if, forgetful, we should find your yoke is hard to bear; if worldly pressures fray the mind and love itself cannot unwind its tangled skein of care: our inward life repair. 3 We marvel how your saints become in hindrances more sure; whose joyful virtues put to shame the casual way we wear your name, and by our faults obscure your pow'r to cleanse and cure. 4 In what you give us, Lord, to do, together or alone, in old routines or ventures new, may we not cease to look to you, the cross you hung upon, all you endeavored done. Topics: Saints Days; Vocation, Ministry; Cross-bearing; Saints Days; Sending; Vocation, Ministry Used With Tune: REPTON

My Hope Is Built on Nothing Less

Author: Edward Mote, 1797-1874, alt. Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8 Appears in 1,096 hymnals Refrain First Line: On Christ, the solid rock I stand Lyrics: 1 My hope is built on nothing less than Jesus' blood and righteousness; no merit of my own I claim, but wholly lean on Jesus' name. Refrain: On Christ, the solid rock, I stand; all other ground is sinking sand. 2 When darkness veils his lovely face, I rest on his unchanging grace; in ev'ry high and stormy gale my anchor holds within the veil. [Refrain] 3 His oath, his covenant, his blood sustain me in the raging flood; when all supports are washed away, he then is all my hope and stay. [Refrain] 4 When he shall come with trumpet sound, oh, may I then in him be found, clothed in his righteousness alone, redeemed to stand before the throne! [Refrain] Topics: Grace, Faith; Atonement; Grace, Faith; Trust, Guidance Used With Tune: MELITA

The Bells of Christmas

Author: Nikolai F. S. Grudtvig, 1783-1872; Charles Porterfield Krauth, 1823-1883 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 43 hymnals First Line: Det kimer nu til julefest (The bells of Christmas chime once more) Lyrics: 1 The bells of Christmas chime once more; the heav'nly guest is at the door. He comes to earthly dwellings still with new year gifts of peace, good will. 2 This world, though wide and far outspread, could scarcely find for you a bed. Your cradle was a manger stall, no pearl nor silk nor kingly hall. 3 Now let us go with quiet mind, the swaddled babe with shepherds find, to gaze on him who gladdens them, the loveliest flow'r of Jesse's stem. 4 Oh, join with me, in gladness sing, to keep our Christmas with our king, until our song, from loving souls, like rushing mighty water rolls! 5 O patriarchs' Joy, O prophets' Song, O Dayspring bright, awaited long, O Son of Man, incarnate Word, great David's Son, great David's Lord:! 6 Come, Jesus, glorious heav'nly guest, and keep your Christmas in our breast; then David's harp-string, hushed so long, shall swell our jubilee of song. Topics: Christmas; Christmas Used With Tune: DET KIMER NU TIL JULEFEST

Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow

Author: Thomas Ken, 1637-1711 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 1,252 hymnals Lyrics: Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise God, all creatures here below; praise God above, ye heav'nly host; praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Topics: Praise, Thanksgiving; Praise, Thanksgiving Used With Tune: OLD HUNDREDTH

How Great Thou Art

Author: Carl G. Boberg, 1859-1940; Stuart K. Hine, 1899-1989 Meter: 11.10.11.10 with refrain Appears in 142 hymnals First Line: O Lord my God, when I in awesome wonder Refrain First Line: Then sings my soul, my Savior God, to thee Lyrics: 1 O Lord my God, when I in awesome wonder consider all the works thy hand hath made, I see the stars, I hear the mighty thunder, thy pow'r throughout the universe displayed; Refrain: Then sings my soul, my Savior God, to thee, how great thou art! How great thou art! Then sings my soul, my Savior God, to thee, how great thou art! How great thou art! 2 When through the woods and forest glades I wander, I hear the birds sing sweetly in the trees; when I look down from lofty mountain grandeur and hear the brook and feel the gentle breeze; [Refrain] 3 But when I think that God, his Son not sparing, sent him to die, I scarce can take it in, that on the cross my burden gladly bearing he bled and died to take away my sin; [Refrain] 4 When Christ shall come, with shout of acclamation, and take me home, what joy shall fill my heart! Then I shall bow in humble adoration and there proclaim, "My God, how great thou art!" [Refrain] Topics: Praise, Thanksgiving; Praise, Thanksgiving Used With Tune: O STORE GUD

Abide with Me

Author: Henry F. Lyte, 1793-1847 Meter: 10.10.10.10 Appears in 1,686 hymnals First Line: Abide with me, fast falls the eventide Lyrics: 1 Abide with me, fast falls the eventide. The darkness deepens; Lord, with me abide. When other helpers fail and comforts flee, help of the helpless, oh, abide with me. 2 Swift to its close ebbs out life's little day; earth's joys grow dim, its glories pass away; change and decay in all around I see; O thou who changest not, abide with me. 3 I need thy presence ev'ry passing hour; what but thy grace can foil the tempter's pow'r? Who like thyself my guide and stay can be? Through cloud and sunshine, oh, abide with me. 4 I fear no foe, with thee at hand to bless; ills have no weight, and tears no bitterness. Where is death's sting? Where, grave, thy victory? I triumph still, if thou abide with me! 5 Hold thou thy cross before my closing eyes, shine through the gloom, and point me to the skies; heav'n's morning breaks, and earth's vain shadows flee; in life, in death, O Lord, abide with me. Topics: Hope, Assurance; Evening; Hope, Assurance Used With Tune: EVENTIDE

The Church of Christ, in Every Age

Author: Fred Pratt Green, 1903-2000 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 30 hymnals First Line: The church of Christ, in ev'ry age Lyrics: 1 The church of Christ in ev'ry age beset by change, but Spirit-led, must claim and test its heritage and keep on rising from the dead. 2 Across the world, across the street, the victims of injustice cry for shelter and for bread to eat, and never live before they die. 3 Then let the servant church arise, a caring church that longs to be a partner in Christ's sacrifice, and clothed in Christ's humanity. 4 For he alone, whose blood was shed, can cure the fever in our blood, and teach us how to share our bread and feed the starving multitude. 5 We have no mission but to serve in full obedience to our Lord; to care for all, without reserve, and spread his liberating word. Topics: Vocation, Ministry; Justice, Peace; Community in Christ; Compassion, Caring; Evangelism; Justice, Peace; Vocation, Ministry; Witness Used With Tune: WAREHAM

Guide Me Ever, Great Redeemer

Author: William Williams, 1717-1791; Peter Williams, 1722-1796 Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7.7 Appears in 1,835 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Guide me ever, great Redeemer, pilgrim through this barren land. I am weak, but you are mighty; hold me with your pow'rful hand. Bread of heaven, bread of heaven, feed me now and evermore, feed me now and evermore. 2 Open now the crystal fountain where the healing waters flow; let the fire and cloudy pillar lead me all my journey through. Strong deliv'rer, strong deliv'rer, shield me with your mighty arm, shield me with your mighty arm. 3 When I tread the verge of Jordan, bid my anxious fears subside; death of death and hell's destruction, land me safe on Canaan's side. Songs and praises, songs and praises I will raise forevermore, I will raise forevermore. Topics: Hope, Assurance; Hope, Assurance; Journey, Pilgrimage; Lent Used With Tune: CWM RHONDDA

Amen, We Praise Your Name (Amen siakudumisa)

Appears in 38 hymnals First Line: Amen siakudumisa! (Amen, we praise your name, O God!) Topics: Praise, Thanksgiving; Praise, Thanksgiving Used With Tune: AMEN SIAKUDUMISA Text Sources: South African traditional

Praise Ye the Lord

Author: J. Jefferson Cleveland, 1937-1986 Meter: Irregular Appears in 12 hymnals First Line: Praise God with the sound of the trumpet Refrain First Line: Praise ye the Lord, hallelujah! Topics: Praise, Thanksgiving; Songs for Children; Praise, Thanksgiving Scripture: Psalm 150 Used With Tune: CLEVELAND

All Are Welcome

Author: Marty Haugen, b. 1950 Meter: 9.6.8.6.8.7.10 with refrain Appears in 26 hymnals First Line: Let us build a house where love can dwell Refrain First Line: All are welcome, all are welcome Topics: Human Family; Community in Christ; Community in Christ; Gathering; Holy Baptism; Holy Communion; Human Family; Welcome Used With Tune: TWO OAKS

What a Friend We Have in Jesus

Author: Joseph Scriven, 1820-1886 Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 1,712 hymnals Lyrics: 1 What a friend we have in Jesus, all our sins and griefs to bear! What a privilege to carry ev'rything to God in prayer! Oh, what peace we often forfeit; oh, what needless pain we bear -- all because we do not carry ev'rything to God in prayer! 2 Have we trials and temptations? Is there trouble anywhere? We should never be discouraged -- take it to the Lord in prayer. Can we find a friend so faithful who will all our sorrows share? Jesus knows our ev'ry weakness -- take it to the Lord in prayer. 3 Are we weak and heavy-laden, cumbered with a load of care? Precious Savior, still our refuge -- take it to the Lord in prayer. Do your friends despise, forsake you? Take it to the Lord in prayer. In his arms he'll take and shield you; you will find a solace there. Topics: Prayer; Prayer Used With Tune: CONVERSE

Savior, When in Dust to You

Author: Robert Grant, 1779-8138 Meter: 7.7.7.7 D Appears in 444 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Savior, when in dust to you low we bow in homage due; when, repentant, to the skies scarce we lift our weeping eyes; oh, by all your pains and woe suffered once for us below, bending from your throne on high, hear our penitential cry! 2 By your helpless infant years, by your life of want and tears, by your days of deep distress in the savage wilderness, by the dread, mysterious hour of the insulting tempter's pow'r, turn, oh, turn a fav'ring eye; hear our penitential cry! 3 By your hour of dire despair, by your agony of prayer, by the cross, the nail, the thorn, piercing spear, and torturing scorn, by the gloom that veiled the skies o'er the dreadful sacrifice, listen to our humble sigh; hear our penitential cry! 4 By your deep expiring groan, by the sad sepulchral stone, by the vault whose dark abode held in vain the rising God, oh, from earth to heav'n restored, mighty, reascended Lord, bending from your throne on high, hear our penitential cry! Topics: Confession, Forgiveness; Confession, Forgiveness; Lent Used With Tune: ABERYSTWYTH

Built on a Rock

Author: Nikolai F. S. Grundtvig, 1783-1872; Carl Doving, 1867-1937 Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8.8 Appears in 75 hymnals First Line: Built on a rock the church shall stand Topics: Community in Christ; Community in Christ Used With Tune: KIRKEN DEN ER ET GAMMELT HUS

Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing

Author: Robert Robinson, 1735-1790 Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 2,214 hymnals First Line: Come, thou Fount of ev'ry blessing Lyrics: 1 Come, thou Fount of ev'ry blessing, tune my heart to sing thy grace; streams of mercy, never ceasing, call for songs of loudest praise. While the hope of endless glory fills my heart with joy and love, teach me ever to adore thee; may I still thy goodness prove. 2 Here I raise my Ebenezer: "Hither by thy help I’ve come"; and I hope, by thy good pleasure, safely to arrive at home. Jesus sought me when a stranger, wand'ring from the fold of God; he, to rescue me from danger, interposed his precious blood. 3 Oh, to grace how great a debtor daily I’m constrained to be; let that grace now like a fetter bind my wand'ring heart to thee. Prone to wander, Lord, I feel it; prone to leave the God I love. Here’s my heart, oh, take and seal it; seal it for thy courts above. Topics: Grace, Faith; Pentecost, Holy Spirit; Commitment, Discipleship; Commitment, Discipleship; Grace, Faith; Pentecost, Holy Spirit; Praise, Thanksgiving Used With Tune: NETTLETON

I Love to Tell the Story

Author: Katherine Hankey, 1834-1922 Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 1,226 hymnals Lyrics: 1 I love to tell the story of unseen things above, of Jesus and his glory, of Jesus and his love. I love to tell the story, because I know it's true; it satisfies my longings as nothing else would do. Refrain: I love to tell the story; 'twill be my theme in glory to tell the old, old story of Jesus and his love. 2 I love to tell the story: how pleasant to repeat what seems, each time I tell it, more wonderfully sweet! I love to tell the story, for some have never heard the message of salvation from God’s own holy word. [Refrain] 3 I love to tell the story, for those who know it best seem hungering and thirsting to hear it like the rest. And when, in scenes of glory, I sing the new, new song, I'll sing the old, old story that I have loved so long. [Refrain] Topics: Witness; Love; Sending; Witness; Word of God Used With Tune: HANKEY

Take My Life, That I May Be

Author: Frances R. Havergal, 1836-1879 Meter: 7.7.7.7 Appears in 1,215 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Take my life, that I may be consecrated, Lord, to thee; take my moments and my days; let them flow in ceaseless praise. 2 Take my hands and let them move at the impulse of thy love; take my feet and let them be swift and beautiful for thee. 3 Take my voice and let me sing always, only, for my King; take my lips and let them be filled with messages from thee. 4 Take my silver and my gold, not a mite would I withhold; take my intellect, and use ev'ry power as thou shalt choose. 5 Take my will and make it thine; it shall be no longer mine. Take my heart, it is thine own; it shall be thy royal throne. 6 Take my love; my Lord, I pour at thy feet its treasure store; take myself, and I will be ever, only, all for thee. Topics: Grace, Faith; Stewardship; Commitment, Discipleship; Grace, Faith; Offering; Stewardship Used With Tune: PATMOS

Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee

Author: Henry van Dyke, 1852-1922 Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 269 hymnals First Line: Joyful, joyful, we adore thee Lyrics: 1 Joyful, joyful we adore thee, God of glory, Lord of love! Hearts unfold like flow'rs before thee, praising thee, their sun above. Melt the clouds of sin and sadness, drive the gloom of doubt away. Giver of immortal gladness, fill us with the light of day. 2 All thy works with joy surround thee, earth and heav'n reflect thy rays, stars and angels sing around thee, center of unbroken praise. Field and forest, vale and mountain, flow'ry meadow, flashing sea, chanting bird, and flowing fountain call us to rejoice in thee. 3 Thou art giving and forgiving, ever blessing, ever blest, well-spring of the joy of living, ocean-depth of happy rest! Thou our Father, Christ our brother, all who live in love are thine; teach us how to love each other, lift us to the joy divine! Topics: Marriage; Praise, Thanksgiving; Creation; Love; Marriage; Praise, Thanksgiving Used With Tune: HYMN TO JOY

Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God Almighty!

Author: Reginald Heber, 1783-1826 Meter: Irregular Appears in 1,659 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Holy, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty! Early in the morning our song shall rise to thee. Holy, holy, holy, merciful and mighty! God in three persons, blessed Trinity! 2 Holy, holy, holy! All the saints adore thee, casting down their golden crowns around the glassy sea; cherubim and seraphim falling down before thee, which wert and art, and evermore shalt be. 3 Holy, holy, holy! Though the darkness hide thee, though the eye of sinfulness thy glory may not see, only thou art holy; there is none beside thee, perfect in pow'r, in love and purity. 4 Holy, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty! All thy works shall praise thy name in earth and sky and sea. Holy, holy, holy, merciful and mighty! God in three persons, blessed Trinity! Topics: Morning; Holy Trinity; Holy Trinity; Morning Used With Tune: NICAEA

Praise the Almighty!

Author: Johann D. Herrnschmidt, 1675-1723 Meter: 10.8.10.8.8.8.8 Appears in 1 hymnal First Line: Praise the Almighty! Lord, I adore you! Topics: Hope, Assurance; Praise, Thanksgiving; Compassion, Caring; Hope, Assurance; Praise, Thanksgiving Used With Tune: LOBE DEN HERREN, O MEINE SEELE Text Sources: Tr. Hymnal version

God Be with You Till We Meet Again

Author: Jeremiah E. Rankin, 1828-1904 Meter: 9.8.8.9 with refrain Appears in 1,181 hymnals Refrain First Line: Till we meet, till we meet Lyrics: 1 God be with you till we meet again; by good counsels guide, uphold you, with a shepherd's care enfold you: God be with you till we meet again. Refrain: Till we meet, till we meet, till we meet at Jesus' feet; till we meet, till we meet, God be with you till we meet again. 2 God be with you till we meet again; holy wings securely hide you, daily manna still provide you; God be with you till we meet again. [Refrain] 3 God be with you till we meet again; when life's perils thick confound you, put unfailing arms around you; God be with you till we meet again. [Refrain] Topics: Comfort, Rest; Sending; Comfort, Rest; Sending Used With Tune: GOD BE WITH YOU

I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say

Author: Horatius Bonar, 1808-1889 Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 1,233 hymnals Lyrics: 1 I heard the voice of Jesus say, “Come unto me and rest; lay down, O weary one, lay down your head upon my breast.” I came to Jesus as I was, so weary, worn, and sad; I found him in a resting-place, and he has made me glad. 2 I heard the voice of Jesus say, “Behold, I freely give the living water, thirsty one; stoop down and drink and live.” I came to Jesus, and I drank of that life-giving stream; my thirst was quenched, my soul revived, and now I live in him. 3 I heard the voice of Jesus say, “I am this dark world’s light; look unto me, your morn shall rise, and all your day be bright.” I looked to Jesus, and I found in him my star, my sun; and in that light of life I’ll walk till trav'ling days are done. Topics: Affirmation of Baptism; Comfort, Rest; Grace, Faith; Invitation; Healing; Affirmation of Baptism; Comfort, Rest; Commitment, Discipleship; Grace, Faith; Healing; Invitation; Light Used With Tune: KINGSFOLD

Just As I Am, without One Plea

Author: Charlotte Elliott, 1789-1871 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 2,144 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Just as I am, without one plea, but that thy blood was shed for me, and that thou bidd'st me come to thee, O Lamb of God, I come, I come. 2 Just as I am, though tossed about with many a conflict, many a doubt, fightings and fears within, without, O Lamb of God, I come, I come. 3 Just as I am, thou wilt receive, wilt welcome, pardon, cleanse, relieve; because thy promise I believe, O Lamb of God, I come, I come. 4 Just as I am, thy love unknown has broken ev'ry barrier down; now to be thine, yea, thine alone, O Lamb of God, I come, I come. Topics: Grace, Faith; Grace, Faith Used With Tune: WOODWORTH

This Is My Song

Author: Lloyd Stone, 1912-1993; Georgia Harkness, 1891-1974 Meter: 11.10.11.10.11.10 Appears in 28 hymnals First Line: This is my song, O God of all the nations Topics: National Songs; Justice, Peace; National Songs; Unity Used With Tune: FINLANDIA

How Firm a Foundation

Meter: 11.11.11.11 Appears in 2,157 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 Christ Jesus, the 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 "When through fi'ry trials your pathway shall lie, my grace, all-sufficient, shall be your supply. The flames shall not hurt you; I only design your dross to consume and your gold to refine." 4 "Throughout all their lifetime my people shall prove my sov'reign, eternal, unchangeable love; and then, when gray hairs shall their temples adorn, like lambs they shall still in my bosom be borne." Topics: Grace, Faith; Commitment, Discipleship; Commitment, Discipleship; Grace, Faith; Trust, Guidance Used With Tune: FOUNDATION Text Sources: J. Rippon, A Selection of Hymns, 1787, alt.

Let Streams of Living Justice

Author: William Whitla, b. 1934 Meter: 13.13.13.13.13.13 Appears in 4 hymnals First Line: Let streams of living justice flow down upon the earth Topics: Justice, Peace; Justice, Peace Used With Tune: THAXTED

When I Survey the Wondrous Cross

Author: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 2,014 hymnals Lyrics: 1 When I survey the wondrous cross on which the prince of glory died, my richest gain I count but loss and pour contempt on all my pride. 2 Forbid it, Lord, that I should boast save in the death of Christ, my God; all the vain things that charm me most, I sacrifice them to his blood. 3 See, from his head, his hands, his feet, sorrow and love flow mingled down. Did e’er such love and sorrow meet, or thorns compose so rich a crown? 4 Were the whole realm of nature mine, that were a present far too small; love so amazing, so divine, demands my soul, my life, my all. Topics: Holy Cross Day; Commitment, Discipleship; Atonement; Commitment, Discipleship; Good Friday; Holy Cross Day; Love Used With Tune: HAMBURG

Christ the Lord Is Risen Today!

Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788 Meter: 7.7.7.7 Appears in 1,187 hymnals First Line: "Christ the Lord is ris'n today!" Lyrics: 1 "Christ the Lord is ris'n today!" All on earth and angels say; raise your joys and triumphs high; sing, O heav'ns; and earth, reply. 2 Love's redeeming work is done, fought the fight, the battle won. Lo! The sun's eclipse is o'er. Lo! He sets in blood no more. 3 Vain the stone, the watch, the seal; Christ has burst the gates of hell. Death in vain forbids his rise; Christ has opened paradise. 4 Lives again our glorious king! Where, O death, is now your sting? Once he died our souls to save; where your victory, O grave? 5 Hail the Lord of earth and heav'n! Praise to thee by both be giv'n. Thee we greet triumphant now: hail, the resurrection, thou! 6 King of glory, soul of bliss, everlasting life is this: thee to know, thy pow'r to prove, thus to sing, and thus to love! Topics: Easter; Easter Used With Tune: ORIENTIS PARTIBUS

At the Name of Jesus

Author: Caroline M. Noel, 1817-1877 Meter: 6.5.6.5 D Appears in 256 hymnals Lyrics: 1 At the name of Jesus ev'ry knee shall bow, ev'ry tongue confess him king of glory now. It is God's good pleasure we should call him Lord, who from the beginning was the mighty Word. 2 At his voice creation sprang at once to sight, all the angel faces, all the hosts of light, thrones and dominations, stars upon their way, all in heav'nly orders in their great array. 3 Humbled for a season, to receive a name from the lips of sinners unto whom he came, faithfully he bore it spotless to the last; brought it back victorious when from death he passed. 4 In your hearts enthrone him; there let him subdue all that is not holy, all that is not true. Crown him as your captain in temptations' hour; let his will enfold you in its light and pow'r. 5 Christians, this Lord Jesus shall return again on the clouds of glory, with his angel train; for all wreaths of empire meet upon his brow, and our hearts confess him king of glory now. Topics: Festivals, Commemorations; Name of Jesus; Ascension; Festivals, Commemorations; Name of Jesus; Reign of Christ; Witness Used With Tune: KING'S WESTON

My Song Is Love Unknown

Author: Samuel Crossman, 1624-1683 Meter: 6.6.6.6.4.4.8 Appears in 129 hymnals Lyrics: 1 My song is love unknown, my Savior’s love to me, love to the loveless shown that they might lovely be. Oh, who am I that for my sake my Lord should take frail flesh and die? 2 He came from his blest throne salvation to bestow; the world that was his own would not its Savior know. But, oh, my friend, my friend indeed, who at my need his life did spend! 3 Sometimes we strew his way and his sweet praises sing; resounding all the day hosannas to their king. Then, “Crucify!” is all their breath, and for his death they thirst and cry. 4 We cry out, we will have our dear Lord made away, a murderer to save, the prince of life to slay. Yet cheerful he to suff'ring goes that he his foes from thence might free. 5 If life no house, no home my Lord on earth might have; in death no friendly tomb but what a stranger gave. What may i say? Heav'n was his home but mine the tomb wherein he lay. 6 Here might I stay and sing -- no story so divine! Never was love, dear King, never was grief like thine. This is my friend, in whose sweet praise I all my days would gladly spend! Topics: Lent; Atonement; Good Friday; Lent; Love Used With Tune: LOVE UNKNOWN

A Hymn of Glory Let Us Sing!

Author: Bede, 673-735 Appears in 46 hymnals Topics: Easter; Ascension; Easter Used With Tune: LASST UNS ERFREUEN Text Sources: Lutheran Book of Worship, tr.

How Sweet the Name of Jesus Sounds

Author: John Newton, 1725-1807 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,634 hymnals Lyrics: 1 How sweet the name of Jesus sounds in a believer's ear! It soothes our sorrows, heals our wounds, and drives away all fear. 2 It makes the wounded spirit whole and calms the heart's unrest; 'tis manna to the hungry soul and to the weary, rest. 3 Dear name! The rock on which I build, my shield and hiding place; my never-failing treasury, filled with boundless stores of grace. 4 By thee my prayers acceptance gain although with sin defiled. The devil charges me in vain, and I am owned a child. 5 O Jesus, shepherd, guardian, friend, my prophet, priest, and king, my Lord, my life, my way, my end, accept the praise I bring. 6 How weak the effort of my heart, how cold my warmest thought; but when I see thee as thou art, I'll praise thee as I ought. 7 Till then I would your love proclaim with every fleeting breath; and may the music of your name refresh my soul in death! Topics: Hope, Assurance; Name of Jesus; Hope, Assurance; Name of Jesus Used With Tune: ST. PETER

Just a Closer Walk with Thee

Meter: Irregular Appears in 119 hymnals First Line: I am weak but thou art strong Lyrics: Refrain: Just a closer walk with thee, grant it, Jesus, is my plea; daily walking close to thee, let it be, dear Lord, let it be. 1 I am weak but thou art strong: Jesus, keep me from all wrong; I’ll be satisfied as long as I walk, let me walk close to thee. [Refrain] 2 Through this world of toil and snares, if I falter, Lord, who cares? Who with me my burden shares? None but thee, dear Lord, none but thee. [Refrain] 3 When my feeble life is o’er, time for me will be no more; guide me gently, safely o’er to thy kingdom shore, to thy shore. [Refrain] Topics: Lament; Holy Communion; Lament; Trust, Guidance Used With Tune: CLOSER WALK Text Sources: North American traditional

Our Father, God in Heaven Above

Author: Martin Luther, 1483-1546 Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8 Appears in 1 hymnal First Line: Our Father, God in heav'n above Topics: Prayer; Prayer Used With Tune: VATER UNSER Text Sources: Tr. Hymnal version

There's a Wideness in God's Mercy

Author: Frederick W. Faber, 1814-1863 Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 903 hymnals Lyrics: 1 There's a wideness in God's mercy, like the wideness of the sea; there's a kindness in God's justice which is more than liberty. There is no place where earth's sorrows are more felt than up in heav'n. There is no place where earth's failings have such kindly judgment giv'n. 2 There is welcome for the sinner, and a promised grace made good; there is mercy with the Savior; there is healing in his blood. There is grace enough for thousands of new worlds as great as this; there is room for fresh creations in that upper home of bliss. 3 For the love of God is broader than the measures of the mind; and the heart of the Eternal is most wonderfully kind. But we make this love too narrow by false limits of our own; and we magnify its strictness with a zeal God will not own. 4 'Tis not all we owe to Jesus; it is something more than all: greater good because of evil, larger mercy through the fall. Make our love, O God, more faithful; let us take you at your word, and our lives will be thanksgiving for the goodness of the Lord. Topics: Grace, Faith; Invitation; Atonement; Grace, Faith; Invitation; Mercy; Welcome Used With Tune: ST. HELENA

God of Grace and God of Glory

Author: Harry E. Fosdick, 1878-1969 Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7.7 Appears in 155 hymnals Lyrics: 1 God of grace and God of glory, on your people pour your pow'r, crown your ancient church's story; bring its bud to glorious flow'r. Grant us wisdom, grant us courage for the facing of this hour, for the facing of this hour. 2 Lo! The hosts of evil round us scorn the Christ, assail his ways! From the fears that long have bound us free our hearts to faith and praise. Grant us wisdom, grant us courage for the living of these days, for the living of these days. 3 Cure your children's warring madness; bend our pride to your control; shame our wanton, selfish gladness, rich in things and poor in soul. Grant us wisdom, grant us courage, lest we miss your kingdom's goal, lest we miss your kingdom's goal. 4 Save us from weak resignation to the evils we deplore; let the gift of your salvation be our glory evermore. Grant us wisdom, grant us courage, serving you whom we adore, serving you whom we adore. Topics: Justice, Peace; Justice, Peace; Service Used With Tune: CWM RHONDDA

Angels, from the Realms of Glory

Author: James Montgomery, 1771-1854 Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Appears in 769 hymnals Refrain First Line: Come, and worship, come and worship Lyrics: 1 Angels, from the realms of glory, wing your flight o'er all the earth; once you sang creation's story, now proclaim Messiah's birth: Refrain: Come and worship, come and worship, worship Christ, the new-born king. 2 Shepherds, in the fields abiding, watching o'er your flocks by night, God with us is now residing, yonder shines the infant light. [Refrain] 3 Sages, leave your contemplations, brighter visions beam afar; seek the great Desire of nations, you have seen his natal star. [Refrain] 4 All creation, join in praising God, the Father, Spirit, Son, evermore your voices raising to the eternal Three in One. [Refrain] Topics: Christmas; Christmas; Epiphany, Time After Epiphany Used With Tune: REGENT SQUARE Text Sources: Salisbury Hymn Book, 1857, st. 4

Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven

Author: Henry F. Lyte, 1793-1847 Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Appears in 541 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Praise, my soul, the King of heaven; to his feet your tribute bring. Ransomed, healed, restored, forgiven, evermore his praises sing. Alleluia! Alleluia! Praise the everlasting King! 2 Praise him for grace and favor to our forebears in distress. Praise him, still the same forever, slow to chide and swift to bless. Alleluia! Alleluia! Glorious in his faithfulness! 3 Tenderly he shields and spares us; well our feeble frame he knows. In his hands he gently bears us, rescues us from all our foes. Alleluia! Alleluia! Widely as his mercy flows. 4 Angels help us to adore him, who behold him face to face. Sun and moon bow down before him; all who dwell in time and space. Alleluia! Alleluia! Praise with us the God of grace. Topics: Praise, Thanksgiving; Praise, Thanksgiving Used With Tune: PRAISE, MY SOUL

Glorious Things of You Are Spoken

Author: John Newton, 1725-1807 Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 1,300 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Glorious things of you are spoken, Zion, city of our God! He whose word cannot be broken formed you for his own abode. On the Rock of Ages founded, what can shake your sure repose? With salvation's walls surrounded, you may smile at all your foes. 2 See, the streams of living waters, springing from eternal love, well supply your sons and daughters, and all fear of want remove. Who can faint, while such a river ever will their thirst assuage? Grace which, like the Lord, the giver, never fails from age to age. 3 Round each habitation hov'ring, see the cloud and fire appear for a glory and a cov'ring, showing that the Lord is near. Thus deriving from their banner light by night and shade by day, safe they feed upon the manna which God gives them on their way. 4 Savior, since of Zion's city I through grace a member am, let the world deride or pity, I will glory in your name. Fading are the world's vain pleasures, all their boasted pomp and show; solid joys and lasting treasures none but Zion's children know. Topics: Dedication, Anniversary; Community in Christ; Community in Christ; Dedication, Anniversary; Holy Baptism Used With Tune: BLAENWERN

Jesus, the Very Thought of You

Author: Bernard of Clairvaux, 1091-1153; Edward Caswall, 1814-1878 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,031 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Jesus, the very thought of you fills us with sweet delight; but sweeter far your face to view and rest within your light. 2 No voice can sing, no heart can frame, nor can the mind recall a sweeter sound than your blest name, O Savior of us all! 3 O Hope of ev'ry contrite soul, O Joy of all the meek, how kind you are to those who fall! How good to those who seek! 4 O Jesus, be our joy today; help us to prize your love; grant us at last to hear you say: "Come, share my home above." Topics: Prayer; Prayer Used With Tune: ST. AGNES

Amazing Grace, How Sweet the Sound

Author: John Newton, 1725-1807 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,445 hymnals First Line: Amazing grace!– how sweet the sound Lyrics: 1 Amazing grace!– how sweet the sound– that saved a wretch like me! I once was lost, but now am found; was blind, but now I see. 2 'Twas grace that taught my heart to fear, and grace my fears relieved; how precious did that grace appear the hour I first believed! 3 Through many dangers, toils, and snares I have already come; 'tis grace has brought me safe thus far, and grace will lead me home. 4 The Lord has promised good to me; his word my hope secures; he will my shield and portion be as long as life endures. 5 When we've been there ten thousand years, bright shining as the sun, we've no less days to sing God's praise than when we'd first begun. Topics: Trust, Guidance; Trust, Guidance Used With Tune: NEW BRITAIN

We Are Marching in the Light (Siyahamba)

Meter: Irregular Appears in 37 hymnals First Line: Siyahamb' ekukhanyen' kwenkhos' (We are marching in the light of God Topics: Procession; Praise, Thanksgiving; Songs for Children; Epiphany, Time After Epiphany; Freedom; Journey, Pilgrimage; Praise, Thanksgiving; Procession Used With Tune: SIYAHAMBA Text Sources: South African traditional; Freedom Is Coming, 1984, tr.

Jesus, Keep Me Near the Cross

Author: Fanny J. Crosby, 1820-1915 Meter: 7.6.7.6 with refrain Appears in 691 hymnals Refrain First Line: In the cross, in the cross Lyrics: 1 Jesus, keep me near the cross, there's a precious fountain; free to all, a healing stream flows from Calv'ry's mountain. Refrain: In the cross, in the cross be my glory ever; till my ransomed soul shall find rest beyond the river. 2 Near the cross, a trembling soul, love and mercy found me; there the bright and morning star sheds its beams around me. [Refrain] 3 Near the cross! O Lamb of God, bring its scenes before me; help me walk from day to day with its shadow o'er me. [Refrain] 4 Near the cross I'll watch and wait, hoping, trusting ever, till I reach the golden strand just beyond the river. [Refrain] Topics: Grace, Faith; Holy Cross Day; Lent; Commitment, Discipleship; Cross-bearing; Grace, Faith; Holy Cross Day; Lent; Trust, Guidance Used With Tune: NEAR THE CROSS

Lift High the Cross

Author: Geroge W. Kitchin, 1827-1912; Michael R. Newbolt, 1874-1956 Meter: 10.10.10.10 Appears in 95 hymnals First Line: Come, Christians, follow where our captain trod Refrain First Line: Lift high the cross, the love of Christ proclaim Lyrics: Refrain: Lift high the cross, the love of Christ proclaim till all the world adore his sacred name. 1 Come, Christians, follow where our captain trod, our king victorious, Christ, the Son of God. [Refrain] 2 All newborn servants of the Crucified bear on their brows the seal of him who died. [Refrain] 3 O Lord, once lifted on the glorious tree, as thou hast promised, draw us all to thee. [Refrain] 4 So shall our song of triumph ever be: praise to the Crucified for victory! [Refrain] Topics: Adoration; Holy Cross Day; Missionaries; Procession; Witness; Adoration; Songs for Children; Holy Baptism; Holy Cross Day; Missionaries; Praise, Thanksgiving; Procession; Witness Used With Tune: CRUCIFER

My Life Flows On in Endless Song

Author: Robert Lowry, 1825-1899 Meter: 8.7.8.7 with refrain Appears in 145 hymnals Refrain First Line: No storm can shake my inmost calm Lyrics: 1 My life flows on in endless song; above earth’s lamentation, I catch the sweet, though far-off hymn that hails a new creation. Refrain: No storm can shake my inmost calm while to that Rock I’m clinging. Since Christ is Lord of heaven and earth, how can I keep from singing? 2 Through all the tumult and the strife, I hear that music ringing. It finds an echo in my soul. How can I keep from singing? [Refrain] 3 What though my joys and comforts die? The Lord my Savior liveth. What though the darkness gather round? Songs in the night he giveth. [Refrain] 4 The peace of Christ makes fresh my heart, a fountain ever springing! All things are mine since I am his! How can I keep from singing? [Refrain] Topics: Grief, Sorrow; Trust, Guidance; Grief, Sorrow; Praise, Thanksgiving; Trust, Guidance Used With Tune: HOW CAN I KEEP FROM SINGING

Hark! A Thrilling Voice Is Sounding!

Author: Edward Caswall, 1814-1878 Meter: 8.7.8.7 Appears in 136 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Hark! a thrilling voice is sounding! "Christ is near," we hear it say. "Cast away the works of darkness all you children of the day!" 2 Wakened by the solemn warning, from earth's bondage let us rise; Christ, our sun, all sloth dispelling, shines upon the morning skies. 3 See the Lamb, so long expected, comes with pardon down from heav'n. Let us haste, with tears of sorrow, one and all, to be forgiv'n; 4 So, when next he comes in glory and the world is wrapped in fear, he will shield us with his mercy and with words of love draw near. 5 Honor, glory, might, and blessing to the Father and the Son with the everliving Spirit while unending ages run! Topics: Advent; Advent; End Time; Judgment Used With Tune: MERTON Text Sources: latin hymn, 1632

Hark! The Herald Angels Sing

Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788 Meter: 7.7.7.7 D with refrain Appears in 1,338 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Hark! The herald angels sing, “Glory to the new-born king; peace on earth, and mercy mild, God and sinners reconciled.” Joyful, all you nations, rise; join the triumph of the skies; with angelic hosts proclaim, “Christ is born in Bethlehem!” Refrain: Hark! The herald angels sing, “Glory to the new-born king!” 2 Christ, by highest heav'n adored, Christ, the ever-lasting Lord, late in time behold him come, offspring of the virgin's womb. Veiled in flesh the Godhead see! Hail, the incarnate deity! Pleased as man with us to dwell, Jesus, our Emmanuel! [Refrain] 3 Hail the heav'n-born Prince of peace! Hail the Sun of Righteousness! Light and life to all he brings, ris'n with healing in his wings. Mild he lays his glory by, born that we no more may die, born to raise each child of earth, born to give us second birth. [Refrain] Topics: Christmas; Angels; Christmas Used With Tune: MENDELSSOHN

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