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On This Day, the First of Days

Author: Henry W. Baker, 1821-1877 Meter: 7.7.7.7 Appears in 84 hymnals Lyrics: 1 On this day, the first of days, God the Father's name we praise; Who, creation’s Font and Spring, Did the world from darkness bring. 2 On this day th'eternal Son Over death his triumph won; On this day the Spirit came With the gifts of living flame. 3 O that fervent love today May in ev'ry heart have sway, Teaching us to praise aright God the source of life and light. 4 Father, who created me Image of yourself to be, May your grace be ever mine, Fill me with your love divine. 5 Holy Word, all praises be! You, from sin have set me free; And, upon love's flame, arise Unto you a sacrifice. 6 Holy Spirit, you impart Gifts to shine in ev'ry heart; Best of gifts, yourself bestow; Dwell in me your love to know. 7 God, the blessed Three in One, Father, Spirit with the Son; One in you with all above, We send forth our hearts of love. Topics: Creation; Praise; Sunday, the Lord's Day; The Liturgical Year The Most Holy Trinity Scripture: Genesis 1:2-3 Used With Tune: LÜBECK Text Sources: Le Mans Breviary, 1748; Hymns Ancient and Modern, 1861

When in Our Music

Author: Fred Pratt Green, 1903-2000 Meter: 10.10.10 with alleluias Appears in 84 hymnals First Line: When in our music God is glorified 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! 2 How often, making music, we have found A new dimension in the world of sound, As worship moved us to a more profound 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! 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! 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! Topics: Church; Joy; Music Ministry; Praise; The Liturgical Year The Dedication of the Lateran Basilica (November 9) Scripture: 1 Chronicles 15:16-24 Used With Tune: ENGLELBERG

Sing a New Church

Author: Delores Dufner, OSB, b. 1939 Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 15 hymnals First Line: Summoned by the God who made us Refrain First Line: Let us bring the gifts that differ Topics: Church; Discipleship; Ecumenism; Evangelization; Gathering; Global Family; Ministry/Mission; Rites of the Church Baptism; Rites of the Church Dedication of a Church; Sending Forth; Social Concern; Stewardship; Unity Scripture: Genesis 1 Used With Tune: NETTLETON

The God Whom Earth and Sea and Sky

Author: Venantius Honorius Fortunatus, ca. 530-609; John M. Neale, 1818-1866 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 37 hymnals Lyrics: 1 The God whom earth and sea and sky Adore and praise and magnify, Whose might they claim, whose love they tell, In Mary's body comes to dwell. 2 O Mother blest! the chosen shrine Wherein the architect divine, Whose hand contains the earth and sky, Has come in human form to lie: 3 Blest in the message Gabriel brought; Blest in the work the Spirit wrought; Most blest, to bring to human birth The long desired of all the earth. 4 O Lord, the Virgin-born, to you Eternal praise and laud are due, Whom with the Father we adore And Spirit blest for evermore. Topics: Devotions Rosary; Mary; The Liturgical Year Advent (Sundays and Weekdays); The Liturgical Year Mary, the Holy Mother of God; The Liturgical Year The Annunciation of the Lord (March 25); The Liturgical Year The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary (December 8) Scripture: Isaiah 7:14 Used With Tune: EISENACH

Holy

Appears in 311 hymnals First Line: Holy, Holy, Holy Lord God of hosts Topics: Evening Prayer Gospel Canticle; Musical Style Chant; Service Music for Mass Holy Used With Tune: [Holy, Holy, Holy Lord God of hosts]

At the Name of Jesus

Author: Caroline M. Noel, 1817-1877; Suzanne Toolan, RSM, b. 1926 Appears in 255 hymnals First Line: 'Tis our God's great pleasure Topics: Holy Name; Meditation; Praise; Service Music for Mass Entrance Song (Gathering of Processional); The Liturgical Year Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe; The Liturgical Year Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord Scripture: Philippians 2:5-7 Used With Tune: ['Tis our God's great pleasure]

Gloria

Appears in 60 hymnals First Line: Glory to God in the highest Topics: Service Music for Mass Gloria Used With Tune: [Glory to God in the highest] Text Sources: The Roman Missal

O Breathe on Me, O Breath of God

Author: Edwin Hatch, 1835-1889 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 343 hymnals Lyrics: 1 O breathe on me, O Breath of God, Fill me with life anew, That I may love the things you love, And do what you would do. 2 O breathe on me, O Breath of God, Until my heart is pure; Until my will is one with yours, To do and to endure. 3 O breathe on me, O Breath of God, My will to yours incline, Until this selfish part of me Glows with your fire divine. 4 O breathe on me, O Breath of God, So shall I never die, But live with you the perfect life For all eternity. Topics: Christian Life; Conversion; Holy Spirit; Petition/Prayer; Rites of the Church Baptism; Rites of the Church Confirmation; Rites of the Church Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults: Second Scrutiny (4th Sunday of Lent); The Liturgical Year Pentecost Sunday Scripture: Genesis 2:7 Used With Tune: ST. COLUMBA

Alleluia

Appears in 17 hymnals First Line: Speak, Lord, your servant is listening Refrain First Line: Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia Topics: Evening Prayer Gospel Canticle; Musical Style Chant; Rites of the Church Baptism; Rites of the Church Holy Orders; Rites of the Church Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults: Rites of Initiation, Baptism; Rites of the Church Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults: Scrutinies (General); Service Music for Mass Gospel Acclamation (Alleluia); Sunday Celebrations in the Absence of a Priest Gospel Acclamation (Alleluia) Used With Tune: [Speak, Lord, your servant is listening]

Now Thank We All Our God

Author: Martin Rinkart, 1586-1649; Catherine Winkworth, 1827-1878 Meter: 6.7.6.7.6.6.6.6 Appears in 691 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Now thank we all our God With heart, and hands, and voices, Who wondrous things has done, In whom his world rejoices; Who, from our mother's arms Has blessed us on our way With countless gifts of love, And still is ours today. 2 O may this gracious God Through all our life be near us, With ever joyful hearts And blessed peace to cheer us; Preserve us in his grace, And guide us in distress, And free us from all sin, Till heaven we possess. 3 All praise and thanks to God The Father now be given, The Son, and Spirit blest, Who reigns in highest heaven, Eternal, Triune God, Whom earth and heav'n adore; For thus it was, is now, And shall be, evermore. Topics: Blessing; Love of God for Us; Praise; Providence; Thanksgiving; The Liturgical Year The Most Holy Trinity Scripture: 1 Chronicles 16:8 Used With Tune: NUN DANKET

My Song Is Love Unknown

Author: Samuel Crossman, ca. 1624-1683 Meter: 6.6.6.6.4.4.4.4 Appears in 128 hymnals Lyrics: 1 My song is love unknown, My Savior’s love to me, Love to the loveless shown That they might lovely be. O 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, But all made strange, and none The longed-for Christ would know. But O my friend, My friend indeed, Who at my need His life did spend! 3 Sometimes they 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 Why, what hath my Lord done? What makes this rage and spite? He made the lame to run, He gave the blind their sight. Sweet injuries! Yet they at these Themselves displease, And 'gainst him rise. 5 They rise and needs will have My dear Lord made a way; A murderer they save, The Prince of Life they slay. Yet steadfast he To suff'ring goes, That he his foes From thence might free. 6 In 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. 7 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 Could gladly spend. Topics: Cross; Devotions Stations of the Cross; Paschal Mystery; The Liturgical Year Friday of the Passion of the Lord (Good Friday); The Liturgical Year Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord; The Liturgical Year The Exaltation of the Holy Cross (September 14) Scripture: Isaiah 53 Used With Tune: LOVE UNKNOWN

The Advent of Our King

Author: Charles Coffin; Robert Campbell, 1814-1868 Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 8 hymnals Lyrics: 1 The advent of our King Our thoughts must now employ; Then let us meet him on the road With songs of holy joy. 2 The co-eternal Son A maiden's offspring see; A servant's form Christ putteth on, To set his people free. 3 Daughter of Sion rise To greet thine infant King; Nor let thy stubborn heart despise The pardon he doth bring. 4 In glory from his throne Again will Christ descend, And summon all who are his own To joys that never end. 5 Let deeds of darkness fly Before the approaching morn, For unto sin 'tis ours to die And serve the Virgin-born. 6 Our joyful praises sing To Christ, who set us free; Like tribute to the Father bring, And Holy Ghost, to thee. Topics: The Liturgical Year Advent (Sundays and Weekdays) Scripture: Daniel 7:13 Used With Tune: ST. THOMAS (WILLIAMS) Text Sources: Paris Breviary, 1736

Joyful, Joyful, We Adore You

Author: Henry van Dyke, 1852-1933 Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 269 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Joyful, joyful, we adore you, God of glory, Lord of love; Hearts unfold like flow'rs before you, Op'ning to the sun above. Melt the clouds of sin and sadness; Drive the dark of doubt away; Giver of immortal gladness, Fill us with the light of day! 2 All your works with joy surround you, Earth and heav'n reflect your rays, Stars and angels sing around you, Center of unbroken praise; Field and forest, vale and mountain, Flow'ry meadow, flashing sea, Chanting bird and flowing fountain, Praising you eternally! 3 Always giving and forgiving, Ever blessing, ever blest, Wellspring of the joy of living, Ocean depth of happy rest! Loving Father, Christ our brother, Let your light upon us shine; Teach us how to love each other, Lift us to the joy divine. 4 Mortals, join the mighty chorus Which the morning stars began; Love divine is reigning o’er us, Binding all within its span. Ever singing, march we onward, Victors in the midst of strife; Joyful music leads us sunward, In the triumph song of life. Topics: Creation; Joy; Morning Prayer Hymn; Music Ministry; Power of God; Praise Scripture: Habakkuk 3:18-19 Used With Tune: HYMN TO JOY

Lord of All Hopefulness

Author: Jan Struther, 1901-1953 Meter: 10.11.11.12 Appears in 78 hymnals First Line: Lord of all hopefulness, Lord of all joy Topics: Evening; Labor; MORNING; Morning Prayer Hymn; Night Prayer Hymn; Petition/Prayer; Rites of the Church Marriage; Trust Scripture: Luke 2:39-40 Used With Tune: SLANE Text Sources: Enlarged Songs of Praise, 1931

America

Author: Samuel F. Smith, 1808-1895 Meter: 6.6.4.6.6.6.4 Appears in 1,952 hymnals First Line: My country, 'tis of thee Lyrics: 1 My country, 'tis of thee, Sweet land of liberty, Of thee I sing; Land where my fathers died, Land of the pilgrims' pride, From ev'ry mountainside Let freedom ring! 2 My native country, thee, Land of the noble free, Thy name I love; I love thy rocks and rills, Thy woods and templed hills; My heart with rapture thrills, Like that above. 3 Let music swell the breeze, And ring from all the trees Sweet freedom's song; Let mortal tongues awake; Let all that breathe partake; Let rocks their silence break, The sound prolong. 4 Our fathers' God, to thee, Author of liberty, To thee we sing; Long may our land be bright With freedom's holy light; Protect us by thy might, Great God, our King. Topics: Patriotic Used With Tune: AMERICA

O God, Our Help in Ages Past

Author: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,246 hymnals Lyrics: 1 O God, our help in ages past, Our hope for years to come, Our shelter from the stormy blast, And our eternal home. 2 Beneath the shadow of your throne Your saints have dwelt secure; Sufficient is your arm alone, And our defense is sure. 3 Before the hills in order stood, Or earth received her frame, From everlasting you are God, To endless years the same. 4 A thousand ages in your sight Are like an evening gone; Short as the watch that ends the night Before the rising sun. 5 Time, like an ever-rolling stream, Bears all our years away; They fly forgotten, as a dream Dies at the op'ning day. 6 O God, our help in ages past, Our hope for years to come, Still be our guard while troubles last, And our eternal home. Topics: Eternal Life/Heaven; Faith; Hope; Morning Prayer Hymn; Refuge; Trust Scripture: Isaiah 26:4 Used With Tune: ST. ANNE

A Child Is Born in Bethlehem

Author: Owen Alstott, b. 1947 Appears in 2 hymnals First Line: A child is born in Bethlehem, alleluia! Refrain First Line: A savior has been born Topics: Musical Style Chant; The Liturgical Year Christmas (Days of); The Liturgical Year Mary, the Holy Mother of God; The Liturgical Year The Epiphany of the Lord Used With Tune: PUER NATUS Text Sources: Latin, 14th cent.

Softly and Tenderly Jesus Is Calling

Author: Will L. Thompson, 1847-1909 Meter: 11.7.11.7 with refrain Appears in 870 hymnals Refrain First Line: Come home, come home Lyrics: 1 Softly and tenderly Jesus is calling, calling for you and for me; see, on the portals he's waiting and watching, watching for you and for me. Refrain: Come home, come home, you who are weary, come home; earnestly, tenderly, Jesus is calling, calling for you to come home! 2 Why should we tarry when Jesus is pleading, pleading for you and for me? Why should we linger and heed not his mercies, mercies for you and for me? [Refrain] 3 O for the wonderful love he has promised, promised for you and for me! Though we have sinned, he has mercy and pardon, pardon for you and for me. [Refrain] Topics: Conversion; Love of God for Us; Mercy; Retreats; Rites of the Church Penance (Reconciliation); The Liturgical Year Lent (Sundays and Weekdays) Scripture: Galatians 4:28-31, 5:1 Used With Tune: THOMPSON

For the Beauty of the Earth

Author: Folliot S. Pierpoint, 1835-1917 Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.7 Appears in 639 hymnals Lyrics: 1 For the beauty of the earth, For the beauty of the skies, For the love which from our birth Over and around us lies: Lord of all to you we raise This our hymn of grateful praise. 2 For the beauty of each hour Of the day and of the night, Hill and vale, and tree and flow'r, Sun and moon, and stars of light: Lord of all to you we raise This our hymn of grateful praise. 3 For the joy of ear and eye, For the heart and mind’s delight, For the mystic harmony Linking sense to sound and sight: Lord of all to you we raise This our hymn of grateful praise. 4 For the joy of human love, Brother, sister, parent, child, Friends on earth and friends above; For all gentle thoughts and mild: Lord of all to you we raise This our hymn of grateful praise. 5 For the Church, who evermore Lifts her holy hands above, Off'ring up on ev'ry shore Her pure sacrifice of love: Lord of all to you we raise This our hymn of grateful praise. 6 For each perfect gift divine To our world so freely giv'n, Joys bestowed by love's design, Flow'rs of earth and fruits of heav'n: Lord of all to you we raise This our hymn of grateful praise. Topics: Church; Creation; Harvest; Joy; Morning Prayer Hymn; Service Music for Mass Entrance Song (Gathering of Processional); Stewardship; Thanksgiving Scripture: Genesis 1:11-18 Used With Tune: DIX Text Sources: Lyra Eucharistica, 1864

Morning Has Broken

Author: Eleanor Farjeon, 1881-1965 Meter: 5.5.5.4 D Appears in 95 hymnals Topics: Creation; MORNING; Morning Prayer Hymn; Praise Scripture: Genesis 1:3-5 Used With Tune: BUNESSAN

As We Gather at Your Table

Author: Carl P. Daw, Jr., b. 1944 Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 27 hymnals Lyrics: 1 As we gather at your Table, As we listen to your Word, Help us know, O God, your presence: Let our hearts and minds be stirred. Nourish us with sacred story Till we claim it as our own; Teach us through this holy banquet How to make Love’s vict'ry known. 2 Turn our worship into witness In the sacrament of life; Send us forth to love and serve you, Bringing peace where there is strife. Give us, Christ, your great compassion To forgive as you forgave; May we still behold your image In the world you died to save. 3 Gracious Spirit, help us summon Other guests to share that feast Where triumphant Love will welcome Those who had been last and least. There no more will envy blind us Nor will pride our peace destroy, As we join with saints and angels To repeat the sounding joy. Topics: Christian Life; Commissioning; Evangelization; Gathering; Ministry/Mission; Sending Forth Used With Tune: NETTLETON

This Is My Song

Author: Lloyd Stone; George Harkness Meter: 11.10.11.10.11.10 Appears in 28 hymnals First Line: This is my song, O God of all the nations Topics: Global Family; Patriotic; Peace; Global Family; Patriotic; Peace Used With Tune: FINLANDIA

Praise to the Lord

Author: Joachim Neander, 1650-1680; Catherine Winkworth, 1827-1878 Meter: 14.14.4.6.8 Appears in 389 hymnals First Line: Praise to the Lord, the Almighty, the King of creation Lyrics: 1 Praise to the Lord, the Almighty, the King of creation! O my soul, praise him, for he is your health and salvation! Come, all who hear: Now to his temple draw near, Joining in glad adoration! 2 Praise to the Lord, above all things so wondrously reigning, Shelt'ring you under his wings, and so gently sustaining. Have you not seen All that is needful has been Sent by his gracious ordaining? 3 Praise to the Lord, who will prosper your work and defend you; Surely his goodness and mercy shall daily attend you. Ponder anew What the Almighty can do As with his love he befriends you. 4 Praise to the Lord! O let all that is in me adore him! All that has life and breath, come now with praises before him! Let the "Amen!" Sound from his people again, Gladly with praise we adore him! Topics: Gathering; Praise Scripture: 1 Chronicles 16:23-36 Used With Tune: LOBE DEN HERREN

How Great Thou Art

Author: Stuart K. Hine Appears in 139 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 worlds thy hands have made, I see the stars, I hear the rolling 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, And 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 And 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: Creation; Global Family; Power of God; Praise; Salvation; Second Coming Scripture: 1 Chronicles 29:10-13 Used With Tune: [O Lord my God! When I in awesome wonder]

God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen

Meter: 8.6.8.6.8.6 with refrain Appears in 121 hymnals Refrain First Line: O tidings of comfort and joy Lyrics: 1 God rest you merry, gentlemen, Let nothing you dismay; Remember Christ our Savior Was born on Christmas Day To save us all from Satan's pow'r When we were gone astray. Refrain: O tidings of comfort and joy, comfort and joy; O tidings of comfort and joy. 2 From God our heav'nly Father A blessed angel came, And unto certain shepherds Brought tidings of the same, How that in Bethlehem was born The Son of God by name. [Refrain] 3 "Fear not, then," said the angel, "Let nothing you affright; This day is born a Savior Of Virgin pure and bright, To free all those who trust in him From Satan's pow'r and might." [Refrain] 4 Now to the Lord sing praises, All you within this place, And with true love and charity Each other now embrace; This holy tide of Christmas Is filled with heavn'ly grace. [Refrain] Topics: The Liturgical Year Christmas (Days of); The Liturgical Year The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph Scripture: Luke 2:9-10 Used With Tune: GOD REST YOU MERRY Text Sources: Trad. English Carol, 18th cent.

All People That on Earth Do Dwell

Author: William Kethe, d. ca. 1594 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 724 hymnals Lyrics: 1 All people that on earth do dwell, Sing to the Lord with cheerful voice; Him serve with mirth, his praise forth tell, Come we before him, and rejoice. 2 Know that the Lord is God indeed; Without our aid he did us make; We are his folk, he does us feed, And for his sheep he does us take. 3 O enter then his gates with praise; Approach with joy his courts unto; Praise, laud, and bless his Name always, For it is seemly so to do. 4 For why? the Lord our God is good: His mercy is for ever sure; His truth at all times firmly stood, And shall from age to age endure. 5 To Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, The God whom heav'n and earth adore, From us and from the angel host Be praise and glory evermore. Topics: Gathering; Global Family; Morning Prayer Hymn; People of God; Praise; Rites of the Church Dedication of a Church; Service Music for Mass Entrance Song (Gathering of Processional); The Liturgical Year The Dedication of the Lateran Basilica (November 9) Scripture: Jeremiah 33:11 Used With Tune: OLD HUNDREDTH

Oh, Who Can Know the Mind of God

Author: Genevieve Glen, OSB, b. 1945 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 2 hymnals Topics: Creation; Evening Prayer Hymn; Morning Prayer Hymn; Power of God Scripture: Genesis 1 Used With Tune: MORNING SONG

Crown Him with Many Crowns

Author: Matthew Bridges, 1800-1894; Godfrey Thring, 1823-1903 Meter: 6.6.8.6 D Appears in 801 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Crown him with many crowns, The Lamb upon his throne; Hark! how the heav'nly anthem drowns All music but its own. Awake, my soul, and sing Of him who set us free, And hail him as your heav'nly King Through all eternity. 2 Crown him the Lord of life, Who triumphed o'er the grave, And rose victorious in the strife For those he came to save. His glories now we sing, Who died and rose on high, Who died, eternal life to bring, And lives that death may die. 3 Crown him the Lord of love, Behold his hands and side, Rich wounds yet visible above In beauty glorified. No angel in the sky Can fully bear that sight, But downward bends his burning eye At mysteries so bright. 4 Crown him the Lord of peace, Whose pow'r a scepter sways From pole to pole, that wars may cease, Absorbed in prayer and praise. His reign shall know no end, And round his pierced feet Fair flow'rs of Paradise extend Their fragrance ever sweet. 5 Crown him the Lord of years, The risen Lord sublime, Creator of the rolling spheres, The Master of all time. All hail, Redeemer, hail! For you have died for me; Your praise and glory shall not fail Throughout eternity. Topics: Kingdom/Reign of God; Praise; The Liturgical Year Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe; The Liturgical Year The Ascension of the Lord Scripture: Revelation 19:12 Used With Tune: DIADEMATA

Come, Ye Faithful, Raise The Strain

Author: St. John of Damascus, 8th cent.; John M. Neale, 1818-1866 Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6 Appears in 380 hymnals First Line: Come, ye faithful raise the strain Lyrics: 1 Come, ye faithful, raise the strain Of triumphant gladness; God has brought his Israel Into joy from sadness; Loosed from Pharoah's bitter yoke Jacob's sons and daughters; Led them with unmoistened foot Through the Red Sea waters. 2 'Tis the spring of souls today; Christ has burst his prison, And from three days' sleep in death As a sun has risen; All the winter of our sins, Long and dark, is flying From his light, to whom we give Laud and praise undying. 3 Now the queen of seasons bright With the day of splendor, With the royal feast of feasts Comes its joy to render; Comes to gladden faithful hearts Who with true affection Welcome in unwearied strains Jesus' resurrection. 4 Neither could the gates of death, Nor the tomb's dark portal, Nor the watchers, nor the seal Hold him as a mortal; But today amid the twelve Christ appeared, bestowing Lasting peace which evermore Passes human knowing. 5 "Alleluia!" now we cry To our King immortal, Who, triumphant, burst the bars Of the tomb's dark portal; "Alleluia!" with the Son, God the Father praising; "Alleluia!" yet again To the Spirit raising. Scripture: Exodus 14:15-29 Used With Tune: GAUDEAMUS PARITER

Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise

Author: Walter C. Smith, 1824-1908 Meter: 11.11.11.11 Appears in 212 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Immortal, invisible, God only wise, In light inaccessible hid from our eyes, Most blessed, most glorious, O Ancient of Days, Almighty, victorious, your great name we praise. 2 Unresting, unhasting, and silent as light, Nor wanting, nor wasting, you rule day and night; Your justice like mountains high soaring above Your clouds, which are fountains of goodness and love. 3 Life-giving Creator, of both great and small; Of all life the maker, the true life of all; We blossom, then wither, as leaves on a tree, But you live for ever, who is and will be. 4 Great Father of glory, pure Father of light, Your angels adoring, all veiling their sight; We too, God invisible, offer our praise; O light inaccessible, Ancient of Days! Topics: Angels; Morning Prayer Hymn; Praise; Service Music for Mass Entrance Song (Gathering of Processional) Scripture: Daniel 7:9 Used With Tune: ST. DENIO

Go Make of All Disciples

Author: Leon M. Adkins, 1896-1986 Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6 Appears in 21 hymnals First Line: "Go make of all disciples" Topics: Christian Life; Commissioning; Discipleship; Ministry/Mission; Obedience; Rites of the Church Holy Orders; Sending Forth Scripture: Luke 24:46-48 Used With Tune: ELLACOMBE

Go, Tell It on the Mountain

Author: John W. Work, Jr., 1872-1925 Meter: 7.6.7.6 with refrain Appears in 106 hymnals First Line: While shepherds kept their watching Lyrics: Refrain: Go, tell it on the mountain, Over the hills and ev'rywhere; Go, tell it on the mountain That Jesus Christ is born. 1 While shepherds kept their watching O'er silent flocks by night, Behold, throughout the heavens There shone a holy light. [Refrain] 2 The shepherds feared and trembled When high above the earth Rang out the angel chorus That hailed our Savior's birth. [Refrain] 3 And lo, when they had heard it, They all bowed down and prayed; They traveled on together To where the Babe was laid. [Refrain] 4 Down in a lowly manger The humble Christ was born, And God sent us salvation That blessed Christmas morn. [Refrain] Topics: Musical Style Gospel; Musical Style Spiritual; The Liturgical Year Christmas (Days of); The Liturgical Year The Epiphany of the Lord Scripture: Isaiah 18:3 Used With Tune: GO TELL IT Text Sources: American Negro Songs and Spirituals, 1940

Baptized in Water

Author: Michael Saward, b. 1932 Meter: 5.5.8 D Appears in 48 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Baptized in water, Sealed by the Spirit, Cleansed by the blood of Christ our King: Heirs of salvation, Trusting his promise, Faithfully now God's praise we sing. 2 Baptized in water, Sealed by the Spirit, Dead in the tomb with Christ our King: One with his rising, Freed and forgiven, Thankfully now God's praise we sing. 3 Baptized in water, Sealed by the Spirit, Marked with the sign of Christ our King: Born of one Father, We are his children, Joyfully now God's praise we sing. Topics: Holy Spirit; Rites of the Church Baptism; Service Music for Mass Rite for the Blessing and Sprinkling of Water; Water Used With Tune: BUNESSAN

The First Nowell

Meter: Irregular with refrain Appears in 405 hymnals First Line: The first Nowell, the angel did say Refrain First Line: Nowell, Nowell, Nowell, Nowell Lyrics: 1 The first Nowell, the angel did say, Was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay; In fields where they lay keeping their sheep, On a cold winter's night that was so deep. Refrain: Nowell, Nowell, Nowell, Nowell, Born is the King of Israel. 2 They looked up and saw a star Shining in the east, beyond them far; And to the earth it gave great light, And so it continued both day and night. [Refrain] 3 And by the light of that same star Three wise men came from country far; To seek for a king was their intent, And to follow the star wherever it went. [Refrain] 4 This star drew nigh to the northwest, O'er Bethlehem it took its rest, And there it did both stop and stay, Right over the place where Jesus lay. [Refrain] 5 Then entered in those wise men three, Full rev'rently upon the knee, And offered there, in his presence, Their gold and myrrh and frankincense. [Refrain] 6 Then let us all with one accord Sing praises to our heav'nly Lord; Who with the Father we adore And Spirit blest for evermore. [Refrain] Topics: The Liturgical Year Christmas (Days of); The Liturgical Year The Epiphany of the Lord Scripture: Luke 2:1-10 Used With Tune: THE FIRST NOWELL Text Sources: Trad. English Carol, 17th cent.; verse 6, alt.

Ye Watchers and Ye Holy Ones

Author: John A. Riley, 1858-1945 Meter: 8.8.8.8 with alleluias Appears in 108 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Ye watchers and ye holy ones, Bright seraphs, cherubim, and thrones, Raise the glad strain, Alleluia! Cry out, dominions, princedoms, powers, Virtues, archangels, angels' choirs, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia! 2 O higher than the cherubim, More glorious than the seraphim, Lead their praises, Alleluia! O bearer of the eternal Word, Most gracious, magnify the Lord, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia! 3 Respond, ye souls in endless rest, Ye patriarchs and prophets blest, Alleluia, Alleluia! Ye holy Twelve, ye martyrs strong, All saints triumphant, raise in song, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia! 4 O friends, in gladness let us sing, Celestial anthems echoing, Alleluia, Alleluia! To God the Father, God the Son, And God the Spirit, Three-in-One, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia! Topics: Angels; Eternal Life/Heaven; Morning Prayer Hymn; Praise; Saints; The Liturgical Year All Saints (November 1); The Liturgical Year Easter (Sundays and Weekdays); The Liturgical Year Friday of the Passion of the Lord (Good Friday); The Liturgical Year The Ascension of the Lord Scripture: Daniel 4:13 Used With Tune: LASST UNS ERFREUEN Text Sources: English Hymnal, 1906

In paradisum deducant te angeli (May the angels guide you and bring you into paradise)

Author: Owen Alstott, b. 1947 Appears in 4 hymnals Topics: Evening Prayer Morning Psalms, Canticles; Musical Style Chant; Rites of the Church Order of Christian Funerals: Funeral Liturgy for Adults; Rites of the Church Order of Christian Funerals: Funeral Liturgy for Children Used With Tune: [In paradisum deducant te angeli] Text Sources: In Paradisum; Chorus angelorum; Latin, 11th cent.

My Shepherd Will Supply My Need

Author: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748 Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 235 hymnals Topics: Care of the Sick; Comfort; Death/Dying; Eternal Life/Heaven; Evening Prayer Hymn; Good Shepherd; Journey; Love of God for Us; Providence; Rites of the Church Order of Christian Funerals: Funeral Liturgy for Children; Rites of the Church Rite of Anointing (Care of the Sick); Trust Scripture: Psalm 23 Used With Tune: RESIGNATION

There's a Wideness in God's Mercy

Author: Frederick W. Faber, 1814-1863 Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 902 hymnals Lyrics: 1 There’s a wideness in God’s mercy Like the wideness of the sea; There’s a kindness in his justice Which is more than liberty. There is plentiful redemption In the blood that has been shed; There is joy for all the members In the sorrows of the Head. 2 For the love of God is broader Than the measures of the mind, And the heart of the Eternal Is most wonderfully kind. If our love were but more simple We should take him at his word, And our lives would be thanksgiving For the goodness of our Lord. 3 Troubled souls, why will you scatter Like a crowd of frightened sheep? Foolish hearts, why will you wander From a love so true and deep? There is welcome for the sinner And more graces for the good; There is mercy with the Savior, There is healing in his blood. Topics: Healing; Love of God for Us; Praise; Rites of the Church Penance (Reconciliation); Rites of the Church Rite of Anointing (Care of the Sick); Salvation; Sin; The Liturgical Year Lent (Sundays and Weekdays); The Liturgical Year The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus Scripture: Mark 6:30-34 Used With Tune: IN BABILONE

We Walk by Faith

Author: Henry Alford, 1810-1871 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 73 hymnals First Line: We walk by faith, and not by sight Lyrics: 1 We walk by faith, and not by sight: No gracious words we hear Of 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; Yet 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 That when our life of faith is done In realms of clearer light We may behold you as you are In full and endless sight. Topics: Faith; Hope; Journey Scripture: Luke 24:13-43 Used With Tune: ST. ANNE

As with Gladness Men of Old

Author: William C. Dix, 1837-1898 Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.7 Appears in 641 hymnals Lyrics: 1 As with gladness men of old Did the guiding star behold, As with joy they hailed its light, Leading onward, beaming bright, So, most gracious Lord, may we Evermore be lead to thee. 2 As with joyful steps they sped To that lowly manger-bed, There to bend the knee before Him whom heav'n and earth adore; So may we with willing feet Ever seek the mercy-seat. 3 As they offered gifts most rare At that manger crude and bare; So may we with holy joy, Pure and free from sin's alloy, All our costliest treasures bring, Christ! to thee, our heav'nly King. 4 Holy Jesus, ev'ry day Keep us in the narrow way; And, when earthly things are past, Bring our ransomed souls at last Where they need no star to guide, Where no clouds thy glory hide. 5 In the heav'nly country bright Need they no created light; Thou, its light, its joy, its crown, Thou its sun which goes not down; There for ever may we sing Alleluias to our King. Topics: The Liturgical Year The Epiphany of the Lord Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12 Used With Tune: DIX

Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence

Author: Gerard Moultrie, 1829-1885 Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Appears in 175 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Let all mortal flesh keep silence, And with fear and trembling stand; Ponder nothing earthly minded, For with blessing in his hand Christ our God to earth descendeth, Our full homage to demand. 2 King of kings, yet born of Mary, As of old on earth he stood, Lord of lords in human vesture; In the Body and the Blood He will give to all the faithful His own self for heav'nly food. 3 Rank on rank the host of heaven Spreads its vanguard on the way, As the Light of Light descendeth From the realms of endless day, That the pow'rs of hell may vanish As the darkness clears away. 4 At his feet the six winged seraph; Cherubim with sleepless eye, Veil their faces to the Presence, As with ceaseless voice they cry, "Alleluia, alleluia! Alleluia, Lord Most High!" Topics: Angels; Kingdom/Reign of God; Praise; The Liturgical Year Advent (Sundays and Weekdays); The Liturgical Year Christmas (Days of); The Liturgical Year Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe; The Liturgical Year The Epiphany of the Lord; The Liturgical Year The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi); The Liturgical Year The Transfiguration of the Lord (August 6) Scripture: Habakkuk 2:20 Used With Tune: PICARDY Text Sources: Liturgy of St. James, 4th cetn

Mine Eyes Have Seen the Glory

Author: Julia W. Howe, 1819-1910 Meter: 15.15.15.6 with refrain Appears in 555 hymnals First Line: Mine eyes have seen the glory of the coming of the Lord Refrain First Line: Glory! Glory! Hallelujah! Lyrics: 1 Mine eyes have seen the glory of the coming of the Lord; He is trampling out the vintage where the grapes of wrath are stored; He hath loosed the fateful lightning of his terrible swift sword: His truth is marching on. Refrain: Glory! Glory! Hallelujah! Glory! Glory! Hallelujah! Glory! Glory! Hallelujah! His truth is marching on. 2 I have seen him in the watch-fires of a hundred circling camps; They have builded him an altar in the evening dews and damps; I can read the righteous sentence by the dim and flaring lamps; His day is marching on. [Refrain] 3 He has sounded forth the trumpet that shall never call retreat; He is sifting out the hearts of all before his judgment seat; O be swift, my soul, to answer him; be jubilant, my feet! Our God is marching on. [Refrain] 4 In the beauty of the lilies Christ was born across the sea, With a glory in his bosom that transfigures you and me; As he died to make us holy, let us die that all be free! While God is marching on. [Refrain] Topics: Judgment; Patriotic; Power of God; Second Coming; The Liturgical Year The Transfiguration of the Lord (August 6) Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-6 Used With Tune: BATTLE HYMN OF THE REPUBLIC

Yes, I Shall Arise

Author: Owen Alstott, b. 1947 Appears in 4 hymnals First Line: One thing I ask of the Lord, this I seek Refrain First Line: yes, I shall arise! Topics: Eternal Life/Heaven; Longing for God; Resurrection; Rites of the Church Order of Christian Funerals: Funeral Liturgy for Adults; Rites of the Church Order of Christian Funerals: Rite of Committal; The Liturgical Year The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed (All Souls' Day) (November 2) Scripture: Psalm 27 Used With Tune: [One thing I ask of the Lord, this I seek]

Love Divine, All Loves Excelling

Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788 Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 1,868 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Love divine, all loves excelling, Joy of heav'n, to earth come down! Fix in us your humble dwelling; All your faithful mercies crown. Jesus, source of all compassion, Love unbounded, love all pure; Visit us with your salvation, Let your love in us endure. 2 Come, almighty to deliver; Let us all your life receive; Suddenly return and never, Nevermore your temples leave. Lord, we would be always blessing, Serve you as your hosts above, Pray, and praise you without ceasing, Glory in your precious love. 3 Finish then your new creation, Pure and spotless, gracious Lord; Let us see your great salvation Perfectly in you restored. Changed from glory into glory, Till in heav'n we take our place, Till we sing before the almighty, Lost in wonder, love and praise. Topics: Eternal Life/Heaven; Mary; Morning Prayer Hymn; Praise; Salvation; Second Coming; The Liturgical Year Advent (Sundays and Weekdays); The Liturgical Year The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus; The Liturgical Year The Transfiguration of the Lord (August 6) Scripture: Luke 24:51-53 Used With Tune: HYFRYDOL

Away in a Manger

Author: John T. McFarland, 1851-1913 Meter: 11.11.11.11 Appears in 550 hymnals First Line: Away in a manger, no crib for a bed Lyrics: 1 Away in a manger, no crib for a bed, The little Lord Jesus laid down his sweet head. The stars in the bright sky looked down where he lay, The little Lord Jesus, asleep on the hay. 2 The cattle are lowing, the baby awakes, But little Lord Jesus, no crying he makes. I love thee, Lord Jesus! Look down from the sky, And stay by my side until morning is nigh. 3 Be near me, Lord Jesus! I ask thee to stay Close by me forever, and love me, I pray. Bless all the dear children in thy tender care, And fit us for heaven, to live with thee there. Topics: The Liturgical Year Christmas (Days of) Used With Tune: CRADLE SONG Text Sources: Vs. 1-2: Little Children's Book for Schools and Families, ca. 1885; Vs. 3: Gabriel's Vineyard Songs, 1892, alt.

Sing Praise to God Who Reigns Above

Author: Johann J. Schütz, 1640-1690; Frances E. Cox, 1812-1897 Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.7 Appears in 195 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Sing praise to God who reigns above, The God of all creation, The God of power, the God of love, The God of our salvation; With healing balm my soul he fills, And ev'ry faithless murmur stills: To God all praise and glory. 2 What God's almighty power has made, His gracious mercy keeping; By morning glow or evening shade His watchful eye ne'er sleeping; Within the kingdom of his might, Lo! all is just and all is right: To God all praise and glory. 3 Then all my gladsome way along, I sing aloud your praises, That all may hear the grateful song My voice unwearied raises; Be joyful in the Lord, my heart, Both soul and body sing your part: To God all praise and glory. 4 Let all who name Christ's holy name, Give God all praise and glory; All you who own his power, proclaim Aloud the wondrous story! Cast each false idol from its throne, The Lord is God, and he alone: To God all praise and glory. Topics: Creation; Holy Name; Kingdom/Reign of God; Morning Prayer Hymn; Music Ministry; Power of God; Praise; The Liturgical Year The Transfiguration of the Lord (August 6) Scripture: 1 Chronicles 16:25-36 Used With Tune: MIT FREUDEN ZART

A Mighty Fortress

Author: Martin Luther, 1483-1546 Meter: 8.7.8.7.6.6.6.6.7 Appears in 17 hymnals First Line: A mighty fortress is our God Topics: Confidence; Faith; Power of God; Refuge; Salvation; Service Music for Mass Entrance Song (Gathering of Processional); Trust Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:9 Used With Tune: EIN' FESTE BURG

Be Still and Know That I Am God

Author: Christopher Walker, b. 1947; Paule Freeburg, DC, b. 1942 Appears in 2 hymnals Topics: Care of the Sick; Love of God for Us; Meditation; Retreats; Rites of the Church Rite of Anointing (Care of the Sick) Used With Tune: [Be still and know that I am God]

For the Healing of the Nations

Author: Fred Kaan Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Appears in 58 hymnals Lyrics: 1 For the healing of the nations, Lord, we pray with one accord; For a just and equal sharing Of the things that earth affords. To a life of love and action Help us rise and pledge our word. 2 Lead us now, Lord, into freedom, From despair your world release; That redeemed from war and hatred, All may come and go in peace. Show us how through care and goodness Fear will die and hope increase. 3 You, creator God, have written Your great name on humankind; For our growing in your likeness Bring the life of Christ to mind: That by our response and service Earth its destiny may find. Topics: Christian Life; Healing; Justice; Love for Others; Ministry/Mission; Peace; Social Concern; Trust Scripture: Genesis 1:26 Used With Tune: ST. THOMAS (TANTUM ERGO)

Change Our Hearts

Author: Rory Cooney, b. 1952 Appears in 6 hymnals First Line: Brought by your hand to the edge of our dreams Refrain First Line: Change our hearts this time Topics: Conversion; Freedom; Hope; Rites of the Church Penance (Reconciliation); Rites of the Church Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults: Scrutinies (General); The Liturgical Year Ash Wednesday; The Liturgical Year Lent (Sundays and Weekdays) Scripture: Exodus 16:13-15 Used With Tune: [Brought by your hand to the edge of our dreams]

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