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Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia

Appears in 459 hymnals Lyrics: Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. Topics: Baptism of Children Used With Tune: [Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia]

Appears in 731 hymnals First Line: Our Father, who art in heaven Lyrics: Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come; thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the pow'r, and the glory are yours, now and for ever. Topics: Funeral Mass Used With Tune: [Our Father, who art in heaven]

Comfort, Comfort, O My People

Author: Johann Olearius, 1611-1684; Catherine Winkworth, 1827-1878 Meter: 8.7.8.7.7.7.8.8 Appears in 126 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Comfort, comfort, O my people, Speak of peace, now says our God; Comfort those who sit in darkness, Mourning 'neath their sorrow's load. Speak unto Jerusalem Of the peace that waits for them; Tell of all the sins I cover, And that warfare now is over. 2 Hark, the voice of one who's crying In the desert far and near, Bidding all to full repentance Since the kingdom now is here. O that warning cry obey! Now prepare for God a way; Let the valleys rise to meet him And the hills bow down to greet him. 3 O make straight what long was crooked, Make the rougher places plain; Let your hearts be true and humble, As befits his holy reign. For the glory of the Lord Now o'er earth is shed abroad; And all flesh shall see the token That his word is never broken. Topics: Advent; Advent 2 Year B; Comfort; Confidence; Forgiveness; Hope; Humility; John the Baptist; Kingdom / Reign of God; Messianic; Peace; Reconciliation; Repentance; Trust Scripture: Mark 1:1-8 Used With Tune: GENEVA 42

Come, O Long Expected Jesus

Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788 Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 749 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Come, O long expected Jesus, Born to set your people free; From our fears and sins release us; Free us from captivity. Israel's strength and consolation, You, the hope of all the earth, Dear desire of ev'ry nation, Come, and save us by your birth. 2 Born your people to deliver; Born a child and yet a king! Born to reign in us for ever, Now your gracious kingdom bring. By your own eternal Spirit Rule in all our hearts alone; By your all sufficient merit Raise us to your glorious throne. Topics: Advent; Comfort; Freedom; Holy Spirit; Hope; Incarnation; Jesus Christ; Kingdom / Reign of God; Liberation; Petition Scripture: Exodus 20 Used With Tune: JEFFERSON

Infant Holy, Infant Lowly

Author: Edith M. G. Reed, 1885-1933 Meter: 4.4.7.4.4.7.4.4.4.4.7 Appears in 95 hymnals First Line: Infant holy Lyrics: 1 Infant holy, Infant lowly, For his bed a cattle stall; Oxen lowing, Little knowing Christ the babe is Lord of all. Swift are winging Angels singing, Noels ringing, Tidings bringing: Christ the babe is Lord of all. 2 Flocks were sleeping: Shepherds keeping Vigil till the morning new, Saw the glory, Heard the story, Tidings of a gospel true. Thus rejoicing, Free from sorrow, Praises voicing Greet the morrow: Christ the babe was born for you. Topics: Christmas Scripture: Luke 2:6-18 Used With Tune: W ZLOBIE LEZY Text Sources: Polish carol

Silent Night, Holy Night

Author: Joseph Mohr, 1792-1849; John F. Young, 1820-1885 Meter: 6.6.8.9.6.6 Appears in 624 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Silent night, holy night, All is calm, all is bright, Round yon Virgin Mother and Child, Holy Infant so tender and mild, Sleep in heavenly peace, Sleep in heavenly peace. 2 Silent night, holy night, Shepherds quake at the sight; Glories stream from heaven afar, Heav'nly hosts sing alleluia; Christ, the Savior, is born! Christ, the Savior, is born! 3 Silent night, holy night, Son of God, love's pure light, Radiant beams from thy holy face, With the dawn of redeeming grace, Jesus, Lord, at thy birth, Jesus, Lord, at thy birth. Topics: Christmas Scripture: Luke 2:6-14 Used With Tune: STILLE NACHT

O Sacred Head Surrounded

Author: Bernard of Clairvaux, 1091-1153; Henry Baker, 1821-1877 Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 88 hymnals Lyrics: 1 O Sacred Head surrounded By crown of piercing thorn! O bleeding Head, so wounded, Reviled and put to scorn! The pow'r of death comes o'er you, The glow of life decays, Yet angel hosts adore you, And tremble as they gaze. 2 I see your strength and vigor All fading in the strife, And death with cruel rigor, Bereaving you of life; O agony and dying! O love to sinners free! Jesus, all grace supplying, O turn your face on me. 3 In this, your bitter passion, Good Shepherd, think of me With your most sweet compassion, Unworthy though I be: Beneath your cross abiding For ever would I rest, In your dear love confiding, And with your presence blest. Topics: Good Friday; Jesus Christ; Love of God for Us; Palm Sunday; Petition; Shepherd; Suffering Scripture: John 19 Used With Tune: PASSION CHORALE

Were You There

Meter: 10.10 with refrain Appears in 219 hymnals First Line: Were you there when they crucified my Lord? Refrain First Line: Oh! Sometimes it causes me to tremble Lyrics: 1 Were you there when they crucified my Lord? Were you there when they crucified my Lord? Oh! Sometimes it causes me to tremble, tremble, tremble, Were you there when they crucified my Lord? 2 Were you there when they nailed him to the tree? Were you there when they nailed him to the tree? Oh! Sometimes it causes me to tremble, tremble, tremble, Were you there when they nailed him to the tree? 3 Were you there when they pierced him in the side? Were you there when they pierced him in the side? Oh! Sometimes it causes me to tremble, tremble, tremble, Were you there when they pierced him in the side? 4 Were you there when the sun refused to shine? Were you there when the sun refused to shine? Oh! Sometimes it causes me to tremble, tremble, tremble, Were you there when the sun refused to shine? 5 Were you there when they laid him in the tomb? Were you there when they laid him in the tomb? Oh! Sometimes it causes me to tremble, tremble, tremble, Were you there when they laid him in the tomb? 6 Were you there when they rolled the stone away? Were you there when they rolled the stone away? Oh! Sometimes it causes me to tremble, tremble, tremble, Were you there when they rolled the stone away? Topics: Cross; Good Friday; Jesus Christ; Palm Sunday; Suffering Scripture: John 19:34 Used With Tune: WERE YOU THERE Text Sources: African American spiritual

Come, Ye Faithful, Raise The Strain

Author: John of Damascus, c.675-c.749; John M. Neale, 1818-1886 Meter: 7.6.7.6 D 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; For 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. Topics: Baptism; Celebration; Christian Initiation; Easter; Freedom; Gathering; Jesus Christ; Liberation; Paschal Mystery; Peace Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:20-28 Used With Tune: GAUDEAMUS PARITER

I Know That My Redeemer Lives

Author: Samuel Medley, 1738-1799 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 470 hymnals Lyrics: 1 I know that my Redeemer lives; What joy the blest assurance gives! He lives, he lives, who once was dead; He lives, my ever-lasting Head! 2 He lives, to bless me with his love; He lives, to plead for me above; He lives, my hungry soul to feed; He lives, to help in time of need. 3 He lives, and grants me daily breath; He lives, and I shall conquer death; He lives, my mansion to prepare; He lives, to bring me safely there. 4 He lives, all glory to his name; He lives, my Savior still the same; What joy the blest assurance gives; I know that my Redeemer lives! Topics: Comfort; Confidence; Easter; Easter 5 Year A; Funeral; Hope; Life; Paschal Mystery; Providence; Trust Scripture: Hebrews 13:8 Used With Tune: DUKE STREET

Good Christians All

Author: Cyril A. Alington, 1872-1955; Norman Mealy, b. 1923 Meter: 8.8.8 with refrain Appears in 72 hymnals First Line: Good Christians all, rejoice and sing! Topics: Christ the King; Easter; Evangelization; Evening; Life; Love of God for Us; Mission; New Creation; Praise Scripture: 1 John 5:13 Used With Tune: GELOBT SEI GOTT

God, Whose Almighty Word

Author: John Marriott, 1780-1825 Meter: 6.6.4.6.6.6.4 Appears in 446 hymnals Lyrics: 1 God, whose almighty word Chaos and darkness heard, And took their flight: Hear us, we humbly pray, And where the gospel-day Sheds not its glorious ray, Let there be light! 2 Savior, you came to give Those who in darkness live Healing and sight, Health to the sick in mind, Sight to the inward blind: Now to all humankind Let there be light! 3 Spirit of truth and love, Life-giving, holy dove, Speed forth your flight! Move on the water's face Bearing the lamp of grace And, in earth's darkest place, Let there be light! 4 Gracious and holy Three, Glorious Trinity, Wisdom, love, might: Boundless as ocean's tide Rolling in fullest pride Through the world far and wide, Let there be light! Topics: Healing; Light; New Creation; Petition; Trinity Scripture: Genesis 1:1-5 Used With Tune: ITALIAN HYMN

Rejoice, the Lord Is King

Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788 Meter: 6.6.6.6.8.8 Appears in 742 hymnals First Line: Rejoice, the Lord is King! Lyrics: 1 Rejoice, the Lord is King! Your Lord and King adore! Rejoice, give thanks, and sing, And triumph evermore: Lift up your heart, lift up your voice! Rejoice, again I say, rejoice! 2 The Lord, our Savior, reigns, The God of truth and love; When he had purged our sins, He took his seat above: Lift up your heart, lift up your voice! Rejoice, again I say, rejoice! 3 His kingdom cannot fail, He rules o'er earth and heav'n; The keys of death and hell Are to our Jesus giv'n: Lift up your heart, lift up your voice! Rejoice, again I say, rejoice! 4 Rejoice in glorious hope! Our Lord the judge shall come And take his servants up To their eternal home: Lift up your heart, lift up your voice! Rejoice, again I say, rejoice! Topics: Advent; Ascension; Christ the King; Heaven; Jesus Christ; Journey; Judgment; Kingdom / Reign of God; Praise; Second Coming; Thanksgiving Scripture: Hebrews 1:3 Used With Tune: DARWALL'S 148TH

Jesus Shall Reign

Author: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 1,801 hymnals First Line: Jesus shall reign where'er the sun Lyrics: 1 Jesus shall reign where'er the sun Does his successive journeys run; His kingdom stretch from shore to shore, Till moons shall wax and wane no more. 2 To him shall endless prayer be made, And praises throng to crown his head; His Name like sweet perfume shall rise With ev'ry morning sacrifice. 3 People and realms of ev'ry tongue Dwell on his love with sweetest song; And infant voices shall proclaim Their early blessings on his Name. 4 Blessings abound where'er he reigns; The pris'ner leaps to lose his chains; The weary find eternal rest, And all who suffer want are blest. 5 Let ev'ry creature rise and bring Blessing and honor to our King; Angels descend with songs again, And earth repeat the loud Amen. Topics: Ascension; Christ the King; Easter Season; Holy Name; Jesus Christ; Kingdom; Morning; Praise; Song Scripture: Job 3:17-18 Used With Tune: DUKE STREET

All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name

Author: Edward Perronet, 1726-1792; John Rippon, 1751-1836 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 3,427 hymnals First Line: All hail the pow'r of Jesus' name! Lyrics: 1 All hail the pow'r of Jesus' name! Let angels prostrate fall; Bring forth the royal diadem, And crown him Lord of all, And crown him Lord of all, And crown him Lord of all. Bring forth the royal diadem, And crown him Lord of all. 2 Crown him, ye martyrs of our God, Who from his altar call; Extol the stem of jese's rod, And crown him Lord of all, And crown him Lord of all, And crown him Lord of all. Extolthe stem of Jee's rod, And crown him Lord of all. 3 Ye chosen seed of Israel's race, A remnant weak and small, Hail him who saved you by his grace, And crown him Lord of all, And crown him Lord of all, And crown him Lord of all. Hail him who saved you by his grace, And crown him Lord of all. 4 O that, with yonder sacred throng, We at his feet may fall, Join in the everlasting song, And crown him Lord of all, And crown him Lord of all, And crown him Lord of all. Join in the everlasting song, And crown him Lord of all. Topics: Angels; Ascension; Christ the King; Eucharist; Holy Name; Jesus Christ; Majesty and Power; Martyrs; People of God; Praise; Saints; Song Scripture: Isaiah 6:2-3 Used With Tune: DIADEM

I Sing the Mighty Power of God

Author: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748 Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 471 hymnals First Line: I sing the mighty pow'r of God Lyrics: 1 I sing the mighty pow'r of God That made the mountains rise, That spread the flowing seas abroad, And built the lofty skies. I sing the wisdom that ordained The sun to rule the day; The moon shines full at God's command And all the stars obey. 2 I sing the goodness of the Lord That filled the earth with food; That formed creation with a word, And then pronounced it good. Lord, how your wonders are displayed Where'er I turn my eye; If I survey the ground I tread, Or gaze upon the sky! 3 There's not a plant or flow'r below But makes your glories known; And clouds arise, and tempests blow, By order from your throne; While all that borrows life from you Is ever in your care, And ev'rywhere that I may be, O God, be present there. Topics: Creation; Creation; Ecology; Faith; Food; God the Father (Creator); Guidance; Journey; Life; Majesty and Power; Praise; Presence of God; Providence; Song; Wisdom Scripture: Genesis 1:12 Used With Tune: ELLACOMBE

All Things Bright and Beautiful

Author: Cecil F. Alexander, 1818-1895 Meter: 7.6.7.6 with refrain Appears in 329 hymnals First Line: Each little flow'r that opens Lyrics: Refrain: All things bright and beautiful, All creatures great and small, All things wise and wonderful, The Lord God made them all. 1 Each little flow'r that opens, Each little bird that sings, God made their glowing colors, God made their tiny wings. [Refrain] 2 The purple-headed mountain, The river running by, The sunset, and the morning That brightens up the sky. [Refrain] 3 The cold wind in the winter, The pleasant summer sun, The ripe fruits in the garden, God made them ev'ry one. [Refrain] 4 God gave us eyes to see them, And lips that we might tell How great is God Almighty, Who has made all things well. [Refrain] Topics: Beauty; Confidence; Creation; Creation; Ecology; Food; God the Father (Creator); Journey; Life; Love of God for Us; Praise; Providence; Thanksgiving; Trust Scripture: Genesis 1:31 Used With Tune: ROYAL OAK

How Firm a Foundation

Meter: 11.11.11.11 Appears in 2,130 hymnals First Line: How firm a foundation, you saints of the Lord Lyrics: 1 How firm a foundation, you saints of the Lord, Is laid for your faith in this excellent Word! What more can God say than to you has been said, To you who for refuge to Jesus have fled? 2 "Fear not, I am with you, O 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 the deep waters I call you to go, The rivers of woe shall not you overflow; For I will be with you, your troubles to bless, And sanctify to you, your deepest distress. 4 "The soul that on Jesus still leans for repose, I will not, I will not desert to its foes; That soul, though all hell should endeavor to shake, I'll never, no never, no never forsake!" Topics: 12th Sunday Year B; 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A; Comfort; Confidence; Courage; Death; Eternal Life; Forgiveness; Guidance; Hope; Jesus Christ; Love of God for Us; Mercy; Pilgrimage; Providence; Reconciliation; Repentance; Saints; Strength; Suffering; Trust; Trust Scripture: Isaiah 40:10 Used With Tune: FOUNDATION Text Sources: "K" in Rippon's A Selection of Hymns", 1787

How Can I Keep from Singing

Author: Robert Lowry, 1826-1899 Meter: 8.7.8.7 with refrain Appears in 144 hymnals First Line: My life flows on in endless song Refrain First Line: No storm can shake my inmost calm Lyrics: 1 My life flows on in endless song Above earth’s lamentation. I hear the real 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 sounds and echoes in my soul; How can I keep from singing? [Refrain] 3 What, though my joys and comfort die, The Lord, my savior liveth. What though the darkness gather 'round? Songs in the night it 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: Christ the King Year C; Confidence; Hope; Justice; Love of God for Us; New Creation; Peace; Refuge; Rest; Social Concern; Song; Strength; Trust; Trust Used With Tune: HOW CAN I KEEP FROM SINGING

O God, Our Help in Ages Past

Author: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,240 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 Under 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 its 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, Soon bears us all away; We 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 guide while troubles last, And our eternal home. Topics: Confidence; Funeral; God the Father (Creator); Guidance; Hope; Interfaith; Pilgrimage; Praise; Providence; Trust; Trust Scripture: Psalm 90:1-5 Used With Tune: ST. ANNE

Love Divine, All Loves Excelling

Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788 Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 1,863 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, Never more 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: Advent; Baptism; Compassion; Ecumenism; Forgiveness; Heaven; Jesus Christ; Journey; Love; Love of God for Us; Marriage; Mercy; New Creation; Petition; Reconciliation; Repentance; Salvation; Second Coming; Unity Scripture: 1 John 4:7-17 Used With Tune: HYFRYDOL

O Jesus, Joy of Loving Hearts

Author: Bernard of Clairvaux, 1091-1153; Ray Palmer, 1808-1887 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 558 hymnals Lyrics: 1 O Jesus, joy of loving hearts, The fount of life and our true light, We seek the peace your love imparts, And stand rejoicing in your sight. 2 We taste in you our living bread, And long to feast upon you still; We drink of you, the fountain-head, Our thirsting souls to quench and fill. 3 For you our restless spirits yearn Where'er our changing lot is cast; Glad, when your presence we discern, Blest, when our faith can hold you fast. 4 O Jesus, ever with us stay; Make all our moments calm and bright; O chase the night of sin away, Shed o'er the world your holy light. Topics: Comfort; Comfort; Eucharist; Faith; Food; Jesus Christ; Journey; Life; Light; Peace; Petition; Presence of God Scripture: John 6 Used With Tune: WAREHAM

Go Make of All Disciples

Author: Leon M. Adkins, 1896-1986 Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 21 hymnals First Line: "Go make of all disciples" Topics: Baptism; Brotherhood and Sisterhood; Christian Initiation; Christian Life; Comfort; Commissioning; Commitment; Confirmation; Courage; Discipleship; Evangelization; Going Forth; Ministry; Ministry; Mission; Mission; Praise; Providence; Service; Trust; Vocation; Witness Scripture: Luke 24:46-48 Used With Tune: ELLACOMBE

Jerusalem, My Happy Home

Author: Joseph Bromehead, 1747-1826 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 841 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Jerusalem, my happy home, When shall I with you be? When shall my sorrows have an end? Your joys when shall I see? 2 Your saints are crowned with glory great; They see God face to face; They triumph still, they still rejoice: In that most holy place. 3 There David stands with harp in hand As master of the choir: Ten thousand times that we were blest That might this music hear. 4 Our Lady sings Magnificat With tune surpassing sweet; And all the virgins join the song While sitting at her feet. 5 There Magdalene has left her tears, And cheerfully does sing With blessed saints, whose harmony In ev'ry street does ring. 6 Jerusalem, Jerusalem, God grant that I may see Your endless joy, and of the same Partaker ever be! Topics: Comfort; Confidence; Courage; Death; Eternal Life; Eternal Life; Funeral; Heaven; Heaven; Homecoming; Hope; Journey; Providence; Saints; Trust Scripture: Revelation 21:1-4 Used With Tune: LAND OF REST

For All the Faithful Women

Author: Herman G. Stuempfle, Jr., 1923-2007 Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 10 hymnals Topics: All Saints; All Saints (November 1); Commitment; Courage; Discipleship; Faith; Holy Women; Kingdom / Reign of God; Lent; Perseverance; Praise; Prayer; Saints; Story; Trust; Truth; Witness Scripture: 1 Samuel 1 Used With Tune: AURELIA

Alleluia! Sing to Jesus

Author: William C. Dix, 1837-1898 Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 215 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Alleluia! sing to Jesus! His the scepter, his the throne; Alleluia! his the triumph, His the victory alone; Hark! the songs of peaceful Zion Thunder like a mighty flood; Jesus out of ev'ry nation Has redeemed us by his blood. 2 Alleluia! not as orphans Are we left in sorrow now; Alleluia! he is near us, Faith believes, nor questions how: Though the cloud from sight received him, When the forty days were o'er, Shall our hearts forget his promise, "I am with you evermore?" 3 Alleluia! Bread of Angels, Here on earth our food, our stay! Alleluia! here the sinful Flee to you from day to day: Intercessor, friend of sinners, Earth's redeemer, plead for me, Where the songs of all the sinless Sweep across the crystal sea. 4 Alleluia! King eternal, You the Lord of lords we own; Alleluia! born of Mary, Earth your footstool, heav'n your throne: You, within the veil, have entered, Robed in flesh, our great high priest; Here on earth both priest and victim In the eucharistic feast. Topics: Ascension; Christ the King; Comfort; Easter 7 Year C; Easter 7 Year A; Easter 7 Year B; Eucharist; Eucharist; Funeral; Gathering; Jesus Christ; Praise; Providence; Song Scripture: Hebrews 9:11-14 Used With Tune: HYFRYDOL

Come, You Sinners, Poor and Needy

Author: Joseph Hart, 1712-1768 Appears in 1,463 hymnals Refrain First Line: I will arise and go to Jesus Lyrics: 1 Come, you sinners, poor and needy, Weak and wounded, sick and sore, Jesus, Son of God, will save you, Full of pity, love, and pow'r. Refrain: I will arise and go to Jesus, He will embrace me in his arms; In the arms of my dear Savior, O there are ten thousand charms. 2 Come, you thirsty, come, and welcome, God's free bounty glorify; True belief and true repentance, Ev'ry grace that brings you nigh. [Refrain] 3 Come, you weary, heavy laden, Lost and ruined by the fall; If you tarry till you're better, You will never come at all. [Refrain] Topics: 10th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A; 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C; 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C; Forgiveness; Love of God for Us; Mercy; Penance; Reconciliation; Reconciliation; Repentance Scripture: Mark 2:1-12 Used With Tune: RESTORATION

This Is My Song

Author: Lloyd Stone, 1912-1993; Georgia Harkness, 1819-1974 Meter: 11.10.11.10.11.10 Appears in 29 hymnals First Line: This is my song, O God of all the nations Topics: Nation; Nation Scripture: Luke 11:2-4 Used With Tune: FINLANDIA

A Living Faith

Author: Frederick W. Faber, 1814-1863; Joseph R. Alfred Meter: 8.8.8.8 with refrain Appears in 831 hymnals First Line: Faith of our fathers, living still Refrain First Line: We will be true to you till death Topics: Brotherhood and Sisterhood; Church; Comfort; Commitment; Confidence; Courage; Discipleship; Discipleship; Ecumenism; Faith; Faith; Hope; Ministry; Providence; Saints; Suffering; Trust; Unity; Witness; World Scripture: 1 John 3:18 Used With Tune: ST. CATHERINE

When Morning Gilds the Skies

Author: Edward Caswall, 1814-1878 Meter: 6.6.6 D Appears in 700 hymnals Lyrics: 1 When morning gilds the skies, My heart, awaking, cries, "May Jesus Christ be praised!" Alike at work and prayer To Jesus I repair: "May Jesus Christ be praised!" 2 To God, the Word, on high The hosts of angels cry: "May Jesus Christ be praised!" Let mortals, too, upraise Their voice in hymns of praise: "May Jesus Christ be praised!" 3 Let earth's wide circle round In joyful notes resound: "May Jesus Christ be praised!" Let air, and sea, and sky, From depth to height, reply: "May Jesus Christ be praised!" 4 Be this, while life is mine My canticle divine: "May Jesus Christ be praised!" Be this the eternal song, Through all the ages long: "May Jesus Christ be praised!" Topics: Jesus Christ; Morning; Morning; Praise Used With Tune: LAUDES DOMINI Text Sources: Katholisches Gesangbuch, 1828

Many and Great

Author: Philip Frazier, 1892-1964 Meter: 9.6.9.9.9.6 Appears in 46 hymnals First Line: Many and great, O God, are your works Lyrics: 1 Many and great, O God, are your works, Maker of earth and sky; Your hands have set the heavens with stars; Your fingers spread the mountains and plains. You merely spoke and waters were formed; Deep seas obey your voice. 2 Grant us communion with you, our God, Though you transcend the stars. Come close to us and stay by our side: With you are found the true gifts that last. Bless us with life that never shall end, Eternal life with you. Topics: Blessing; Creation; Creation; Gathering; God the Father (Creator); Heaven; Life; Majesty and Power; Petition; Praise; Word of God Scripture: Genesis 1 Used With Tune: LACQUIPARLE Text Sources: Dakota hymn

Easter Alleluia

Author: Marty Haugen, b. 1950 Meter: 10.10.10 with alleluias Appears in 8 hymnals First Line: Glory to God who does wondrous things Refrain First Line: Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia Topics: Christian Initiation; Creation; Discipleship; Easter Vigil ; Eucharist; Humility; Jesus Christ; Love for God; Praise; Providence; Salvation Scripture: 1 John 4:12 Used With Tune: O FILII ET FILIAE

Crown Him with Many Crowns

Author: Matthew Bridges, 1800-1894; Godfrey Thring, 1823-1903 Meter: 6.6.8.6 D Appears in 798 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 power 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: Ascension; Christ the King; Discipleship; Easter Season; Eternal Life; Funeral; Gathering; Going Forth; Lamb; Life; Majesty and Power; Palm Sunday; Peace; Praise; Second Coming; Song; Time Scripture: Psalm 46:9 Used With Tune: DIADEMATA

Precious Lord, Take My Hand

Author: Thomas A. Dorsey, 1899-1993 Meter: 6.6.9 D Appears in 113 hymnals Topics: Comfort; Eternal Life; Funeral; Hope; Petition; Trust Used With Tune: PRECIOUS LORD

The Stars Declare His Glory

Author: Timothy Dudley-Smith, b. 1926 Meter: 7.6.8.6.8.6 Appears in 14 hymnals Lyrics: 1 The stars declare his glory; The vault of heaven springs Mute witness of the Master's hand In all created things, And through the silences of space Their soundless music sings. 2 The dawn returns in splendor, The heavens burn and blaze, The rising sun renews the race That measures all our days, And writes in fire across the skies God's majesty and praise. 3 So shine the Lord's commandments To make the simple wise, More sweet than honey to the taste, More rich than any prize, A law of love within our hearts, A light before our eyes. 4 So order too this life of mine, Direct it all my days, The meditations of my heart Be innocence and praise, My Rock, and my redeeming Lord, In all my words and ways. Topics: Commandments; Confidence; Creation; Creation; Faith; God the Father (Creator); Guidance; Humility; Law; Life; Light; Love for Others; Majesty and Power; Morning; Petition; Praise; Providence; Teaching; Time; Trust Scripture: Psalm 19 Used With Tune: ALDINE

A Child Is Born in Bethlehem

Author: Ruth Fox Hume, b. 1922 Appears in 6 hymnals First Line: A child is born in Bethlehem, alleluia (Puer natus in Bethlehem, alleluia) Refrain First Line: Our joyful hearts we raise (In cordis jubilo) Topics: Christmas Scripture: Luke 2:1-20 Used With Tune: PUER NATUS Text Sources: Latin 14th C.

Adoramus Te Christe

Appears in 9 hymnals Lyrics: Refrain: Adoramus te Christe, adoramus te Christe, adoramus te Christe, adoramus Christe. Adoramus te Christe, adoramus te Christe, adoramus te Christe, adoramus Christe. 1 Adoramus te Christe, et benedicimus tibi, [Refrain] 2 Quia per sanctam Crucem tuam redemisti mumdum. [Refrain] Topics: Eucharist; Good Friday; Holy Thursday; Jesus Christ; Lent; Palm Sunday; Praise; Triumph of the Cross (September 14) Used With Tune: [Adoramus te Christe] Text Sources: Antiphon from Good Friday Liturgy: "We adore you, O Christ, and we bless you, because by your holy cross you have redeemed the world"

The Love of the Lord

Author: Michael Joncas, b. 1951 Appears in 6 hymnals First Line: All that I counted as gain Refrain First Line: What more could bring us hope Topics: 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C; 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C; 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B; 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B; Discipleship; Discipleship; Evening; Faith; Jesus Christ; Life; Love of God for Us; Suffering Scripture: Acts 3:6 Used With Tune: [All that I counted as gain]

Lord, Today

Author: Mike Balhoff, b. 1946 Appears in 4 hymnals First Line: A child is born, a Son given us Refrain First Line: Lord, today we have seen your glory Topics: Christmas Season; Epiphany; Incarnation; Light; Messianic; Nation Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-5 Used With Tune: [A child is born, a Son given us]

Hail the Day That Sees Him Rise

Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788 Meter: 7.7.7.7 with alleluias Appears in 551 hymnals First Line: Hail the day that sees him rise Alleluia! Lyrics: 1 Hail the day that sees him rise Alleluia! To his throne above the skies; Alleluia! Christ, awhile to mortals giv'n, Alleluia! Reascends his native heav'n! Alleluia! 2 There for him high triumph waits; Alleluia! Lift your heads, eternal gates; Alleluia! He has conquered death and sin; Alleluia! Take the King of glory in. Alleluia! 3 Highest heav'n its Lord receives, Alleluia! Yet he loves the earth he leaves: Alleluia! Though returning to his throne, Alleluia! Still he calls the world his own. Alleluia! 4 See, he lifts his hands above. Alleluia! See, he shows the prints of love. Alleluia! Hark, his gracious lips bestow, Alleluia! Blessings on his church below. Alleluia! 5 Still for us he intercedes, Alleluia! His prevailing death he pleads, Alleluia! Near himself prepares our place, Alleluia! He the first fruits of our race. Alleluia! 6 There we shall with him remain, Alleluia! Partners of his endless reign; Alleluia! There his face unclouded see, Alleluia! Live with him eternally. Alleluia! Topics: Ascension; Easter Season; Gathering; Going Forth; Jesus Christ; Praise Scripture: Acts 1:9-11 Used With Tune: LLANFAIR

Come, Ye Thankful People, Come

Author: Henry Alford, 1810-1871 Meter: 7.7.7.7 D Appears in 727 hymnals First Line: Come, ye thankful people come Lyrics: 1 Come, ye thankful people, come, Raise the song of harvest-home: All is safely gathered in, Ere the winter storms begin; God, our Maker, does provide For our wants to be supplied; Come to God's own temple, come, Raise the song of harvest-home. 2 All the world is God's own field, Fruit unto God's praise to yield; Wheat and tares together sown, Unto joy or sorrow grown; First the blade, and then the ear, Then the full corn shall appear: Lord of harvest, grant that we Wholesome grain and pure may be. 3 For the Lord our God shall come, And shall take the harvest home; From the field shall in that day All offenses purge away, Giving angels charge at last In the fire the tares to cast, But the fruitful ears to store In God's garner evermore. 4 Even so, Lord, quickly come To your final harvest-home; Gather all your people in, Free from sorrow, free from sin; There, for ever purified, In your presence to abide: Come, with all your angels, come, Raise the glorious harvest-home. Topics: 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A; Creation; Eternal Life; Gathering; Harvest; Heaven; Judgment; Parables; Petition; Providence; Second Coming; Thanksgiving; Thanksgiving Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:13-15 Used With Tune: ST. GEORGE'S WINDSOR

America the Beautiful

Author: Katherine L. Bates, 1869-1929 Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 506 hymnals First Line: O beautiful for spacious skies 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 pilgrim feet, Whose stern, impassioned stress A thoroughfare for freedom beat Across the wilderness! America! America! God mend thine ev'ry flaw, Confirm thy soul in self control, Thy liberty in law. 3 O beautiful for heroes proved In liberating strife, Who more than self their country loved, And mercy more than life! America! America! May God thy gold refine, Till all success be nobleness, And ev'ry gain divine. 4 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: Creation; Freedom; Liberation; Nation; Nation; Peace; Petition; Solidarity Scripture: James 1:17 Used With Tune: MATERNA

O Sanctissima (O Most Virtuous)

Author: Neil Borgstrom, b. 1953 Meter: 5.5.7.5.5.7 Appears in 48 hymnals Topics: Assumption (August 15); Blessed Virgin Mary; Blessed Virgin Mary; Contemplation; Immaculate Conception (December 8); Mary, Mother of God; Petition; Prayer; Refuge; Trial and Tribulation Scripture: John 19:25-27 Used With Tune: O DU FRÖLICHE Text Sources: St. 1: Stimmen der Völker in Liedern, 1807; St. 2: Arundel Hymnal, 1902

The Day You Gave Us, Lord, Is Ended

Author: John Ellerton, 1826-1893 Meter: 9.8.9.8 Appears in 283 hymnals Lyrics: 1 The day you gave us, Lord, is ended, The darkness falls at your behest; To you our morning hymns ascended, Your praise shall sanctify our rest. 2 We thank you that your Church, unsleeping While earth rolls onward into light, Through all the world its watch is keeping, And rests not now by day or night. 3 Across each continent and island As dawn leads on another day, The voice of prayer is never silent, Nor dies the strain of praise away. 4 The sun that bids us rest is waking Your friends beneath the western sky, And hour by hour fresh lips are making Your wondrous doings heard on high. 5 So be it, Lord; your throne shall never, Like earth’s proud empires, pass away: Your kingdom stands, and grows for ever, Till all your creatures own your sway. Topics: Confidence; Evening; Evening; Hope; Kingdom; Light; Praise; Providence; Rest; Thanksgiving; Trust Scripture: Psalm 113:1-6 Used With Tune: ST. CLEMENT

Blessing and Invocation of God over Baptismal Water

Appears in 983 hymnals First Line: Amen, amen, amen Lyrics: Amen, amen, amen. Topics: Baptism of Children Used With Tune: [Amen, amen, amen]

Sanctus

Appears in 226 hymnals First Line: Holy, holy, holy Lord Lyrics: Holy, holy, Holy Lord, God of power and might, heav'n and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest. Hosanna in the highest! Topics: Order of Mass Setting Four Used With Tune: [Holy, holy, holy Lord]

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 688 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Now thank we all our God With hearts and hands and voices, Who wondrous things has done, In whom his world rejoices; Who, from our mothers' arms, Hath blest 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: Evening; Grace; Guidance; Heaven; Journey; Love of God for Us; Peace; Praise; Providence; Thanksgiving; Thanksgiving; Trinity Sunday; Universe; World Scripture: Sirach 50:22 Used With Tune: NUN DANKET

Father We Thank Thee, Who Hast Planted

Author: F. Bland Tucker, 1859-1984 Meter: 9.8.9.8 D Appears in 62 hymnals First Line: Father, we thank thee, who hast planted Topics: Church; Ecumenism; Eternal Life; Eucharist; Eucharist; Faith; Food; Forgiveness; God the Father (Creator); Holy Name; Jesus Christ; Kingdom; Love of God for Us; Mercy; Petition; Praise; Providence; Reconciliation; Repentance; Thanksgiving; Thanksgiving; Unity Scripture: John 6 Used With Tune: RENDEZ À DIEU Text Sources: Didache, c. 110

We Gather Together

Author: Theodore Baker, 1851-1934 Meter: 12.11.12.11 Appears in 200 hymnals First Line: We gather together to ask the Lord's blessing 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, Whose kingdom calls all to the love which endures. So from the beginning the fight we were winning: You, Lord, were at our side; all glory be yours! 3 We all do extol you our leader triumphant, And pray that you still our defender will be. Let your congregation escape tribulation: Your name be ever praised! O Lord, make us free! Topics: Church; Confidence; Freedom; Gathering; Guidance; Holy Name; Hope; Nation; Petition; Praise; Solidarity; Thanksgiving; Thanksgiving; Trust Used With Tune: KREMSER Text Sources: Netherlands folk hymn

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: Blessing; Comfort; Commissioning; Confidence; Courage; Death; Evening; Faithfulness of God; Funeral; Hope; Labor; Morning; Pastoral Care of the Sick; Peace; Petition; Petition; Praise; Providence; Time; Trust Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34 Used With Tune: SLANE

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